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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

FOR many years the people of San Francisco
 were doubtful whether it would ever be safe to erect in this city tall buildings of brick or stone. It only by slow degrees that enterprising build CTS overcame the fear and ventured upon the con- struction of such edifces of than two stories
 With the advent of the American style of construc- tion however, which consists in making the entire framework of the building of steel or iron, well braced and bound, and using the walls of masonry simply as covering, new courage was born in the city and since that time there have been erected here Of the taest edihces of their kind in the world Most well informed people had confidence in the strength of the buildings to withstand any shock likely to come against them, but there still skeptics, and more or less interest has always been felt to know just exactly what would happen when severe shock put the high structures to the test
 That test has been given The experiment has been tried The shock of Wednesday night was one of the severest ever felt in San Francisco It reminded old settlers of the great shocks of the past which memorable in history and which led to those exaggerated reports that caused California to be reputed n the East land subject to disastrous earthquakes of frequent recurrence The tall build lngs stood the test without suffering any damage whatever. Not the slightest injury befe any of them no danger involved any of their tenants.
 As matter of fact the style of architecture is about the safest that could possibly be adopted to re- sist the shocks of earthquake. A one-story adobe house would go to ruins before one of the sky scrapers whose framework is composed of steel de- signed by skillfu to stand every sort of strain whether lateral perpendicular that can be brought against it. Even shock severe enough to shake down the walls that inclose such structure would leave its framework intact, and people within it. how ever badly frightened would remain uninjured
 After this experience there will be no longer any skepcism of the safety of tall buildings It has been years since we had shock equal to that of Wednes- day night, and it will probably be many years before have another. Even if such shocks came every year they would do no harm to modern structures. The steel sky scraper proof against any danger of that kind and hereafter there will be hardly doubt of it in the minds of the most tmid on the sub ject
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

and Composers was startled by the res ignation of all the composers who had any connection with military music It soon transpired, however, that they had resigned in a body Dy order of the Minis ter of War. AS if to add insult to injury, the unfortunate soldier-composers were ordered to make out five varied and com- plete programmes, containing only such pieces as can be played without any pay ment of royalties whatever. Needless to say, the resigning composers obeyed.
 Johann Strauss, the Waltz King" has just opened a competition for the scenario of a ballet, the score of which he proposes to write him. self. The ballet is destined for the Im- perial Opera of Vienna, whose director, Herr Mahler, is one of the five judges that are to decide the prize of $S40 The scenario must be very detailed, and the time of its performance must not last longer than three-Quarters of an hour Here is a chance for American writers.
 It was the irony of fate that Anton Seidl should have died just as a perma- nent orchestra in New York had become practically assured. Seidl had just re- fused a profitable offer to go to Berlin, and 1t looked as If this country would benefit by his great talent as a conductor for many year to come.
 The Emperor William has author ,zed the Opera of Berlin to play new opera entitled Ours Is the Victory" the music of which is written by Paul Geisler. This authorization was necessary because King Frederick II, the friend of voltaire, plays a role in the new work.
 Thenew tenor, Saleza, who has made such a hit in Paris, Is SC lg to give special series of gala performances of Carmen at the Opera Comique next month Calve will be the heroine. Saleza is coming to America next winter in the Grau Com pany.
 Adelina Patti. who has been In seclu- sion at San Reno since her husbands S death, has now been advised by her physicians to leave the sea air, as she ia far from well. She has gone to Paris for change.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

The San Francisco Oratorio Society is making efforts to bring Mary Louise Clary to this city to sing the solo role in Saint-Saens' Samson ct Delilah." Miss Clary Is contralto who first be- came famous as the Trilby larynx. When MT. Palmer was about to produce the Du Maurier-Paul Potter play he sought far and wide for woman with sufficient power of lung to be heard by the whole house when she sang Ben Bolt behind the scenes. For several days contraltos came in processions, only to sing and be turned away with the remark that their voices were too feeble for the part. At last Miss Clary came, and the very win dows of the box office vibrated when she lifted up her voice. Palmer engaged her on the spot, and she has been famous ever since, partly on account of the large amount of advertising she received for being heard. but not seen in "Trilby" Miss Clary has a reputation for beauty, and her friends say that she sings by nature and owes little or nothing to sing ing teachers. If this is so her voice can not be expected to last, but she has not been singing long enough yet to have worn it out.
 Some music by Jan Blockx Is to be. played at an approaching symphony con- cert and as a number of musical people have already asked, 'Who is Jan Blockx?" a few words about him may be of interest. Last year the Netherland- ish Theater of Antwerp produced lyric drama in the Flemish tongue, entitled 'Harbergsprinces' (The Princess of the Imp. The music was by Jan Blockx and the Hbretto by Nestor Fierce, both men
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
. OR one reason or another the House of Repre-
 sentatives has been unexpectedly slow in pass ing the naval appropriation bill The debate on

FOR one reason another the House of Repre-
 sentatlves has been unexpectedly slow in pass ing the naval appropriation bill The debate on 1t, which has been prolonged by frequent interrup- tons for tEe purpose of discussing the crisis with Spain, has not up to this time disclosed any valid cause tor delay at all, and yet it is by no means cer tam when 1t will be adopted and sent to the Senate
 The delay IS the more surprising because when the bill was reported from the committee it was received With marked favor not only in Washington but throughout the country. It is the most liberal naval appropriation measure record in the United States in time of peace and is therefore in harmony with popular sentiment and in accord with the needs of the emergency. Had 1t been parsirnonious measure ot so-called economy 1t would probably have been permitted to pass at once and seems therefore that the very feature which renders 1t acceptable to the pubic IS the cause why 1t has been objected to-
 It Will be remembered that the bill as reported carries with It appropriations for the construction of five new drydocks, to be located at Portsmouth Bos ton, League Island near Philadelphia Algers (near New Oreans) and Mare Island (near this c;tv) This clause has been the subject of considerable con troversy particularly that portion of it authorzne the construction of the dock at Algers but from the latest reports is likely that any portion of t will be stricken out As matter of fact the number of new docks provided for is none too great for the neeQs or naton with such an extensive seacoast as ours, and ii any alteration is to be made in the bill as reported the number should be increased instead of diminished
 The total expenditure provided for by the bill is about $36,oooooo It authorizes, in addition to the drydocks referred to- the construction of sixteen vessels including three battle ships makes large allowances for increasing the heavy ordnance of the navy, extending the facilities of the more important navy yards of the country, and for augmenting the naval force by I75o enlisted and 25o apprentices Nearly all of the money required for these works and extensions will of course be expended in the United States, and when is remembered with what prompt ness the House passed the bill appropriating S5oooo 900 for national defense when it was known that most of it would be used in purchasing ships and war equipments from foreign countries, it is little sur prisng that so much time should be required to pro- vide fnr naval extension at home.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
MARKET-STREET PAVING.

n esteemed contemporary remarks that if / \ Supervisor Dodge Is correct in his conclusion that Market street should not be reconstructed until modern sewer has been provided for great deal of time is certain to eapse the horoughfare be paved at all Although this statement is made for the purpose subsequently, appears, of introduc ing weak arguments i'll refutation, the cyclonic fact that Dr. Dodge is right sweeps everything be- fore 1t with the energy of Nevada zephyr. How can any rational contend that an expensive pavement should be laid on Market street before provision is made for sewers water and gas pipes and telephone wires?
 The fact that the Board of Supervisors is going ahead to pavethe street with bitumen regardless of Dr. Dodges opinion proves nothing more than that it is about to repeat committed thousand times in San Francsco-an error indeed, which has cost the taxpayers millions of dollars It will avail our contemporary nothing to argue that years would be consumed in adopting plans for interceptng sewer in Market street and that in the meantime generations of horses and pedestrians may be dispatched by the basalt blocks At the end of all it can say the con- spcuous fact would still remain that policy of paw ing streets before the builders and burrowing corporations get through with them is perfectly asnine. A business found managing his affairs in such way would be instantly arrested and brought before the Commissioners of Insanity
 But it is always eminently proper for the munich pality to waste its money It is considered really terprising for the Supervisors to order accepted streets repaved with btumen without reference to either sewers, pipes wires. This done on Stockton street, between O'Farrell and Market last year The contractors laid excellent pavement but they had scarcely moved their steam dssolver away ere the Spring Valley Water Works marched into the street and ripped it open from end to end The inflicted by this corporation can never be eradcated Probably other will be forthcoming before long Emssaries of the gas and telephone companies are constantly casting covetous eyes upon the block in question, and 1t is not unlikely that it soon will be necessary to again lance it.
 Notwithstanding the general public desire for the repaving of Market street, therefore we do not hes tate to affirm that the work should be preceded by the construction of an ntercepting sewer. Indeed it is almost criminal for the Supervisors to expend the public money in rebuilding the thoroughfare until such sewer has been provided for It is long odds that the new pavement would not be down month all the burrowing corporations, as we'll as the property-owners, will be seized with an uncontrol- abe desire to repair their pipes wires and other nectons The result cannot fail to be the infiction of irreparable waste and damage.
 Supervisor Dodge may be doctor among states men and statesman among doctors, but that he possesses eminently level head the subject of street paving never be disestablshed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
COLLECTED IN
 THE CORRIDORS,

M. B. Curtis of Stockton Is at the Lick M Fralisee of Martinez is staying at tha Lick.
 H. L. Partridge of San Jose is at the California.
 George R. Finch of St. Paul is a guest at the Palace
 Dr. Leon F. Henry and wife of Denver are at the Occidental.
 Lieutenant and Mrs. w S. Riddle have taken rooms at the Occidental.
 J. W. Siblet, large foundryman of Ohio, is guest at the California.
 MT. and Mrs. E. T. Darlington and fam fly are at the Palace from Michigan.
 George F. Brown, general manager of the Pullman Company, is at the Palace
 Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Severance and Misc Tanning, of St. Paul, are at the Palace. H. s. Hanson has come up from San Mateo and is registered ct the Occidental.
 George c. Mullins, U. S. A.. Is regis tered at the Occidental from Los Angeles
 pr. N. Green of Watsonville is a guest at the Grand, where he arrived last night.
 B. B. Cromwell of Tacoma arrived in the city yesterday and went to the Cali fornia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
10 Our Patrons.

We beg to notify our friends and cus- toners that owing to the fire which hap pened last night our office will be at our sales depot, 22S Front street, until our resumption of business at the factory corner Battery and Broadway. American Biscuit Company.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing syrup"

Frs' W NIHsioW'S Oooth1hR syrup
 Has been used over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while Teething 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
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Joseph Moffett of Oakland says that life is a gloomy place. for him. It is unnecessary to call his attention to the fact that life is condition rather than place. but so far as Moffett is concerned it ought to be gloomy anyhow. He will be casually remembered of the pessimistic gentlemen of this community who has lately murdered wife and tried to kill himself At least the community can afford to incite the person to the joy born of realization that it is perfeo willing finish the job he bunged
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

CORONADO-Atmospher is perfectly dry soft and mild, being entirely free from the msts common further north. Round trip tick cts, by steamship, including fifteen days board at the Hotel del Coronado, s65; longer stay. $2 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
 
 In 1916 the value of bushel of wheat in England was equal to that of a pound of nails. To-day a bushel of wheat will buy ten pounds of nails.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Russian papers complain that the Siber- ian railway, instead of civilizing the re- ing the natives the art of robbing trains. which Is greatly in vogue.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

MARRIAGES Subscriber, City. Mar riages in the State of California are re- corded in the office of the Recorder of the county in which they are solemnized. "A marriage at sea- which is not recog- nized in law as a marriage, is not re-
 corded for the reason that there is no place where such acts can be recorded.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

BIRTHDAY GIFT-D. B. D., Crockett, Cal. Not knowing the young man to whom you would like to make birthday gift. nor his tastes or needs, it is impos- sisible to suggest what would be suit able birthday present.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Policeman Marlowe ought to be grateful for the latest charges brought against him.. If he can be tried them and dismissed from the force it would him the experience of detailing how feels to run away from who has killed your superior officer and needs killing himself
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Havana papers say the United States would back down Spain to refuse to consider the proposals of this Government. It is plain at the Havana pa pers need more than mere censor. They need sense
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

From what we know of the feeling in Texas the Spanish desperadoes who contemplate invasion of that State would be wise to hunt for another spot through which to break in
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

WORTH TEN CENTS-W. D. C., Los Angeles. A dime of 1894 is worth 10 cents, unless 1t be one of that year coined at the San Francisco Branch Mint. Such command a premium.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Paul's inks, non-spillable and non-evap- orating, small bottles, 10c: quarts, 60c. Pauls mucilage, small bottles, 15c; large bottles, 75c. Once used, always used. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,, sole agents for the Pacific Coast
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

It IS strange that some people should try to poke fun at Colorado for its expressions of patriotism on the ground that it is where it could be reached by Spanish shells. When Spanish shells begin to fly there will be some Coloradans not far from where they alight
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

POPULATION BY NATIONALITY-G. F., City@ There are no figures that give +he present population of San Francisco by nationality The latest figures of this character are to be found in the census of 1Sqn
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

The rabid fire speakers of Congress seem still to forget the circumstance that an American ship was blown up in Havana harbor. But really, for day or two it was a circumstance worth mentioning
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

DAYS OF THE PASTA Subscriber. City. The 31st of December, 1928, fell on Wednesday, the same date in 1S29 on Thursday and the same date in 1SSo on
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Choice present Eastern friends. Town sends Cal. Glace Fruits soc ID Jap bskts.s
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

The telephone girls did not say to the earthquake. "Lne is busy; call again."
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Finest eyeglasses, specs. 15c up. s8 4th.'
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

O 70 Cne IOD- by of the Baldwin.
 In the private office of Chief Lees out at the City Hall is an electric button con nected by a wire to a bell in the next room, where the desks of his subordinates are placed. The Chief has arranged a. series of signals to notify his trusty henchmen which particular one he de- sires to see and thus avoid the confusion of having his office filled by the entire force. who. in times past. were wont to
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01
AUCTION SALES.
TALL BUILDINGS AND EARTHQUAKES

By G. H Urbsen-Monday April 4 Estate, Mont gomery at l2 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

ADJUSTMENTS Baldwin-"A Gay Decever" Colum bia-"A Naval cadet [" Canforuia-"A Jay in New York" Sunday night Acazar-.'The Mummy Morosco's-"Ten Nights In 8 Barroom" Tvolf-" The Widow OBrien-" Orpheum- Vaudeville The Chutes- The Zoo, Vaudeville and Lion Hunt Mason and Eddy streets-Specaltes Ennporium-Delorme's Sunlight Picture, "Inerieur de Eerme" Pacific Jockey Inglesde Track-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-01

Dete c tive Ed
 Wren told the following story on a couple of his colleagues t h e other night to an appreciative au- dience in the lob
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-25
TheProfessional uxpuotfst.

The prejudice against the professio~
nal hypnotist is now rapidly dismin-
ishing, and people are fast becoming
to realize not only the Importance of
hypnotism itself to the human family.
but the prominent part the profess
sional hypnotist has performed in
bringing the general public to a cor
rect understanding of the phenomena.
1t was the professional hypnotist who,
while catering to the fun loving pub
lie, instilled into their minds the
grand truths o. this phenomena, caus-
ing them to understand, as never be-
fore, the power of their own mind, over
their bodies and the possible benefits
derived from hypnosis.
Of all persons in this profession.
perhaps none have done more to
bring the masses to correct under
standing of hypnotism and other
psychic phenomenas than has the
Great McEwen, the Scottish hypnotist.
1t was demonstrations such as he
has from year to year presented that
has caused such changes in the under
standing of psychology, and where
before there was only study, we
have now an established science. which
has caused to be torn from the innu-
merable volumes on mental philoso-
ply the senseless, meaningless pages |
giving us facts instead of theories.
Mr.. McEwen, who is this season ac-
companied by Grace M. Maynard,
America greatestcatalepticals subject,
will begin a series OF entertainments
at the grand opera house. commence
ling September 9Th for one week.
Prices Is, . and 81 cents.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-25

Mrs. w. o. p. Hilsdale and children
are expected home from the coast this
week.
Mrs. ]. q. Simonton spent a portion
of the past week in Melrose, with
friends
Chan. Marshall and wife left for
New York state on Tuesday for a Wis
it OF several weeks.
Joseph Theirs says he has no more
fears of that runaway cc 1t. He sold
him the other day for spot cash.
Clarence French, publisher of the
Monticello Times -one of the bright
est and ablest Republican weelzIies in
MINES ota, wheeled int town on Fri
daYslast on his way home from Alex
andria. Mr.. French was assistant
clerk of the house of representatives
when Hon. Frank E. Minette was a
member and their meeting was pleas
ant.
Miss Josie Scherffius enterta ined
a tea party on Wednesday evening in
honor other guest, Miss Maud Tubbs
of Minneapolis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-25
y CA5ToRIA
The FAC n
ls ass: ,,g<2zztIx - s.:'s

J. A. Caughren came down from
Minot, N. D., ON Saturday last stop
ped off onhis way to st. Paul. He has
been at work on the track around the
Minot bridge wreck which interfered
with the running of trains for few
days.
Bob Moore, of Lafayette, Ind, says that
for constipation he has found DeWitt's Little
Early Risers to be perfect. They never
grippe. Try them for stomach and liver
troubles. For sale by Hanson 4 Emer-
son.
Miss Mary Shants, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Alex Tully,
for several weeks, returned to her
home at Burlington, Iowa, on Tues.
.day. She made very many warm
friends among the young people, her
associates, with whom she was very
popular
See what T. w. Patton, of Lane,
TEX. says Of Beggs' German Salve.
have been troubled for the past four
years with Blind, Itching and Bleeding
Piles, and tried everything could
hear Of without success until began
lusing Begas German Salve. The ef
fleet was wonderful; I was relieved q
ea.e.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-25
Something to KNOW

It may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the the tired out nervous system to
a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters.
This medicine is purely vegetable, acts
by giving tone to the nerve centres in
the stomach, gently stimulates the
Liver and Kidneys, and aids these or
gans in throwing off impurities in the
blood. Electric Bitters improves the
appetite and aids the digestion, and is
pronounced by those who have tried
it as the very best blood purifier and
ndrve tonic. Try it. Sold SOC or S1.O0
per bottle at Sheldrup & Feisler's
Drug Store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-25
Champion Shot of the World.

Miss Annie Oakley writes: "Myselt
and many of the Buffalo Bill Wild
West Co., have given Aliens Foot
Ease, the powder to shake into the
shoes, a most thorough trial, and it
does all if not more than you claim. y
1t instantly takes the sting out of Corns
and Bunions. Aliens Foot-Ease is a
certain cure for hot, aching, nervous
Or sweating feet. Sold by all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample
sent Free. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.