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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-25
THE OLD COUNTRY BEHIND THE
NEW -

The railway companies having made
UP their minds to introduce the Amerl-
can system of collecting and forward
ing passengers baggage, are, meta
phorically, falling over one another In
their eagerness to have the fact known.
London and Northwestern and the
Great Northern send US, almost stimuli
taneously, announcements OF their
adoption of the system. The prices also
clearly indicate that common under
standing has been arrived at All
pany's collecting boundary, Wh1ch
seems to be within two miles and
half of the terminus, and all alike have
arranged with MessrS. Carter, Pater-
son & Co. to collect outside this area
at the rate of Is per package, within
radius Of seven miles, ana Is 40 Waen
the distance exceeds this. The higher
rates are, perhaps, a little excessive Tor
light baggage, but seemed reasonable
enough for heavy trunks.
The introduction of this system is
certainly a curious commentary on the
leisurely manner in which we ADOPT
American ideas. The practice has been
in vogue in the United States for over
thirty years. which seems to be about
the usual time that it takes an Amer1-
can invention to be acciimatized mere.
Tramcars, for example, were started IN
New York about 1S45, and introduced
here In 1860, but were speedily aban-
doned, and it was not until long after
1870 that the system made much head
way. The messenger boy service,
again. reached us just a quarter of a
century after it's enlistment in New
York. AS to electric lighting, Union
Square and other centers of New York
have had it for over twenty-five years,
while Palace Yard has not got 1t yet,
and If has been much the same with the
elephones-London Chronicle.
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DICKENS AS HE WAS.

When Charles Dickens, says Youths
COMPANION, was to make his first ap-
pearance in Boston before an Ameri-
can audience as reader, an immense
crowd awaited him. The enthusiasm
of the people for the most popular nov
elist then living had risen to fever
heat. One of the most ardent Of his
admirers afterward told this little Incl
dent Of the evening.
with a few gentlemen who wished
to welcome and show him attention, l
was in the little room at the back OF
the platform when Dickens entered it.
He was a rather stout man with a
somewhat red face, and saw to my
surprise that he was dressed in an ex-
aggerated seryility to the extreme
fashion.
more than this, he wore bouton-
Mere in each buttonhole, and two
watches. the chains of which were
strung aggressively across the chest.
There was a gaudv bad taste in his
appearance which his friends regretted,
knowing how distasteful 1t would be
to most of his admirers who appreci-
ated his genius and enjoyed his writ
ingS.
mo one, of course, could breach the
subject to him, and he appeared that
night and every other night OF his en-
gagement in the same attire. The I'M
iversal comment was, Why, this is a
petit-naitre. How can a man with
such tastes be the creator of Tiny Tim
and Sam Weller J?
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SAN JUAN TO BE AN
IMPORTANT NAVAL POST

WASHINGTON. Oct. 24.-Secretary
Long has taken the initial steps to
make San Juan de Porto Rico the first
naval station of the United States In
the West Indian waters. Congress will
be asked to appropriate money enough
to make 1t one of the best equipped ma
val stations the United States has.
Speaking of this Secretary Long says:
"A station at San Juan will be Of the
utmost Importance to the Government
and to the navy. San Juan is an excel
lent place for a good many Of our ships
In the winter time. 1t is an invaluable
possession from every point Of view"
A naval official said: Congress will
be asked to appropriate large sum of
money for the Improvement of San
Juan harbor and the coast defenses. 1t
is probable that the historic forts will
be retained as far as possible. It is
not unlikely that navy yard will be
established"
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clever song descriptive Of the single
tack that the teacher sat on.
General w. H. L. Barnes was pre-
sented to the audience In very nay.
tering manner General Chapman saio'
you can now understand why the peo-
pie of Southern California love Henry
T. Gage. You can see that he is s1n-
cere, honest and patriotic citizen. we
have a favorite son Of Northern Cal-
fornia who, like Mr.. Gage, Is an oiu
and devoted Republican, who has never
sought office. 1t is by no menas I'M
possible that Republican Legislature
may elect this able and eloquent he
publican. w. H. L. Barnes, to the
United States Senate" (Great ap-
plause).
When General Barnes arose to speak
he was hailed with enthusiastic cheers
He began his speech by predicting re-
markable triumph of the Repuplican
party on November 8. He spoke OF ms
own campaign tours since 1857, ana re-
marked that he had never seen such
enthusiasm, such firm Republican reso-
luton, such absolute confidence IN the
certainty of triumph as he hao VII
messed in this campaign. Inc EAdIn-
iner." said the general, SIS now passing
around the hat to save the pontlcal re-
mains of Mcguire from decay. The gu
bernatorial aspirations of Judge Ma
guire are now dead. The remains Will
be on exhibition for a few days longer,
but the interment will take place on
November s, and you will please omit
flowers" Great laughter)
The superb orator attained great
flights Of eloquence in his mastery
speech at the Red Bluff Pavilion to-
night. He was inspired by vast au-
dience of fine intelligence that quickly
responded to his exalted sentiments or
American patriotism. The examples of
"16 to T. and the reverse theory of evo-
luton, "The descent of the Democrats
from Thomas Jefferson to James G..
Mcguire" evoked tremendous out
bursts Of applause. He dwelt at length
upon the territorial expansion, tracing
the areas acquired from the Louisiana
purchase until the acquisition OF
Alaska. He touched upon the new era,
new national responsibilities and the
new commercial greatness of the re-
public. The flag was exalted to the
stars, and the audience gave mighty
shouts of applause. The vast assem-
blage, one of the largest that ever con-
vened in Tehama County, adjourned
with cheers for the Republican ticket
Tomorrow General Barnes proceeds
to San Francisco to fill engagements
elsewhere in the State.
Mr.. Gage will be joined to-day by
United States Senator Perkins, and
they will speak at Oroyille tomorrow
night.
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ENGLISH WAYS, REVEALED BY THE
PRINCES ACCIDENT.

Several readers of Truth have had a
sbot OF the hard case of Mr.. A. and
Mrs. b.. propounded in Truth a fortnight
ago. The following solution is entitled TO
most weight, as it comes from the cham
hers of an eminent marrister in the Tenn
ME The case stated, 1t may be. remem-
bered, was that Mrs. B. promised Mr. "A.
91500 for inducing an eminent parsonage
to come to her party. MI. a induced the
eminent parsonage to promise, but before
the party came off the eminent parsonage
met with an accident, which prevented his
attending. Mr. A claimed the G15o0; Mrs.
B. demurred to paying; h anls Is d tRan
Re Mrs. b.; ex parte Mr.. A.
Referring to the hard case" PROFOUND
ed in Truth of the current week, nave TO
advise: That Mrs; B. must pay Mr., A
that the absence of the eminent person
age was due to the act of God; lb) that
Mrs B. received valuable consideration
from Mr.. A. in the interim-power and
prospect of inviting the snobocracy to
meet the eminent parsonage.
Counsel goes on to volunteer the further
opinion that the eminent parsonage
treatment and cure Of female snobocrats"
as a thank offering for the merciful dis
pensation which saved him from the i'm
pertinences of Mrs. A and her friends.
Put no question in regard to any third
party having been raised on the pleading,
this can only be regarded as an obiter
dictum.
1t viii surprise no one to hear that I
have also obtained counsei's opinion to an
effect precisely opposite to the above. In
this case counsel is of opinion that, as the
failed. no action viii lie, but as the bar
fister in this case is quite junior Che was
only called on 1880 he has probably over
looked the well-known rule Of law that in
litigation, and his. opinion may safely be
regarded.-London Truth.
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THE LoNG-LIvED PANAMA HAT.

THE LONG-LIVED PANAMA HAT.
1.-THE life of a Panama hat, that is, If
hat dealer. compares somewhat with the
life of the owner of it. One can run
through either in hurry or hang on for
q long time if ii Is desired If carefully
kent. a Panama hat should last all the
way from ten to forty years. | know a
gentleman who resides in East Washing
3on who has owned and steadily worn
during the summer months Panama hat
for nearly forty years. 1t has been
bleached every couple of years since and
retrinmed and refined, and it is to-day to
ali fntents and purposes as good as when
/ first saw 1t thirty years ago. | know of
another Panama hat now worn by ply
as long a life. Long before he got 1t his
father wore 1t. know Of dozens Of them
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SUISUN REPUBLICANS
HOLD A GRAND RALLY
Streets Alive With People, Bondres
and Music in Honor of Gage
and Neff.

SUISUN, Oct. A.-An enthusiastic Re-
publican rally was held here this evening
in honor of the gubernatorial candidates,
Gage and Neff. Before the meeting was
held appropriate campaign music was dis
coursed by the Suisun brass bano on the
e+raa+e which were crowded with people.
Other demonstrations also took place The
meeting was held in the n. S; 9. W; Hall.
and much enthusiasm prevailed. duncan a., asta
revieW Of the labors of the Republican ad-
minfstration, and his advocacy OF the Re
publican standard-bearers elclteo pro pro-
1 Re65ublican county ticket occupied seats
on the platform.
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4 M1rrH-NEEDED REFORM.

Travellers who have been the victims Of
sign, English spoken here" or ION
Parle Francais," are now avenged. A
Berlin correspondent writes that the
courts have now applied the law on I'M
fair competition to such cases, and by
a sentence delivered have declared 1t to
be punishable as a contravention of that
law to exhibit such notices In shop win
COWS unless the shopaeeper or Or one OF his
mentioned.-London News.
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which have been in use sears Tso out but the
t s"SR fsg hat h keeps good Of on
has Ps used ed to P Sesn aneif tssf i
long time Put The original cost
al the hats that refer to was not e
orbitant, none Of them costing oVei
Washington Star.
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1NYo REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT
Believe They Will Overcome the Vote
Given for Bryan.

RTsHOP, Oct. A.-Hon. T. H. Sewage
smoke at different points in Inyo County
last week. His address here Friday
night attracted crowded house and was
received with interest and enthusiasm t,i111 nSan
ooroa the majority of $50 given for Bryan
and will probably give a small Repub-
IIoap ma t0ritV.
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Medicated steam and hot air baths can
be taken by means of a new bath go ov, n
end nrovided with gathering strings TO
Close CLOS p the gown at the neck and wrists;
the bottom portion being open, anu nS1
large enough to receive the cliIiiA o'A
which the bSther sits
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-25
MILL VALLEY IN LINE.
Republican Torchiight Procession
and Mass Meeting.

MIII, VALLEY, Oct. PA rouslng Ke-
publican mass meeting was addressed to-
night by Senator Wolf Of San Francisco
and county candidates. There was
torchlight procession in which sixty per
sons from Larkspur alone participated:
4 special train from San Rafael brought
q large crowd of persons of all political
faiths.
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Santa Cruz Republican Meetings.

SANTA CRUZ, Oct 24-Thls evening
Frank Davis and Frank Dominguez de-
l,vered Republican addresses to a large
audience in the Opera-house. The he
publican county candidates had an enthu-
siastic meeting at Sequel this evening.
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Not a Case of Suicide.

SANTA ROSA, Oct. PA Coroner's
Jury decided to-day that G. o. Richards,
editor of the Press-Democrat, who shot
himself Saturday, did not commit suicide
but shot himself accidentally.
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shinwrecked Sailors Rescued.

HALIFAX, N. s., Oct. 2,-The crew of
the brigantine Irma. which went ashore
on Three Cap shoals, at the entrance to
Halifax harbor Saturday night. were res
cued to-day.
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Australian Gold for This Port.

SYDNEY, N. S. w. Oct. 24.-The British
steamer Moana, which sailed from here
for San Francisco yesterday, had on
board 50 900 900 in sovereigns
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EARTHQUAKE in San Bernardino.

SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. PA severe
earthquake was felt here at S:4S o'clock
last night-one shock Of quick vibrations
from north to south.
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7. & HI. E. Bragg
SINKING SPRING, O.
Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that petition will be
presented to the Commissioners OF Highland
County, at their next session, June IS, A. D.,
1898. praying for the alteration Of q county
road on the following line, to-wit
Beginning at . point on the Carr's Ford
Pike in Paint township by the bridge, crossing
Rattlesnake Greek, thence up Rattlesnake and
Hsrdin's creek where the present road bed lies,
to the Hsrdin's creek bridge, about one mile,
establishing the same on the following described
line to-wit:
Beginning at Q point in the Carr's Ford
pike In Paint township in said county, about
seventy five (76) yards from the bridge crossing
Rattlespake creek, in front Of the residence o.
William Snodgrass and near the foot of steep
hill, thence in northwesterly direction along
the foot Of said hill across the lands of Grim
and Martin crossing Big Branch, to the lands
of r. NJ. Wilson just southwest of . large burr
oak, thence with his lands following . road way
near branch up hollow to the turn Of the
hollow, thence in the same direction to Q wal
nut tree on the line of said Wilson and the
heirs of Mrs. L. O. Hughey now deceased,
thence across said Hughey lands to the Har-
din's creek bridge about one mile from begin
ming to end.
R. NJ WILSON and others, petitioners, May
11th, 1898
J. Frank Wilson. attorney.
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spanish aunboat Captured.

Hone KoNG, May 16.-The United
States dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch
arrived here Sunday from Manila with
dispatches for the United States gov.
ernment She reports that the Span.
ish gunboat Callao, from the Caroline
islands, recently entered the port Of
Manila, being ignorant of the OUT
break of hostilities between Spain and
the United States. An American war
ship fred across her bows and signal.
ed her demand to surrender. The
demand being disregarded, the Ameri.
can ship fred direct at the Spanish
gunbost and the latter surrendered
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FOOD SHORTAGE.
The Prices Of Salt Meat, Fish and Flour
Steadily Mounting Up at Havana.
Soldiers and POpuiace Dishearte ned by the
Blockade-The Fulton Will Take Pro-
visions From Jamaica to Santiago
de Cuba for the French Consul.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, May 16.-The
French cruiser Fulton. from Havana,
on May 8, arrived here Saturday and
landed 3s refugees at the quarantine
station.
The Fulton will now proceed to Sam
tiago de Cuba with provisions for the
French consul there, who had cabled
to Kingston requesting that food be
sent him and announcing that famine
prices prevail at Santiago de Cuba.
The officers of the Fulton, until her
arrival here, had been unable to OBJ
tain any definite news of the battle OF
Manila. The FIRST bulletins received
in Havana from Madrid were not al
lowed to be changed and officials of Ha-
vana insisted that the honors were
about even, as the American feet had
been unable to land men.
1t appears from what the officers OF
the Fulton say that the populace and
soldiers at Havana are disheartened by
the blockade and the improbability Of
any succor reaching the city. On the
other hand great American invading
army is expected to land in Cubs
shortly.
The prices of imported food, salt
meat, fish and -four are steadily mount
ing at Havana; but vegetables are tc
be had there in plenty and there is nc
probability of the troops actually
starving until the city is beleaguered
| from the land side.
The British troopship Dilivara ha
arrived here from Halifax with th'
| Leinster regiment.
There is no communication with Bar
BADGES, St. Vincent, Grenada and Dem
erera, the cable be tween st. Vincen
and St. Lucia having already been Gu
!. as renOr%nd
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FROM DEWEY.
He 10 Maintaining Strict Biockade-Th0
Rebels Are Hemming in Manila by
Land-Provisions Scarce.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The follow.
ing dispatch was received by the navy
department Sunday from Adm. Dewey.
CAvITE, 13, Hong Kong, l5.-Main.
tanning strict blockade. Reason to be.
lieve that the rebels are hemming in
the city by land but have made no
demonstration.
Scarcity provisions in Manila. Prob
able that the Spanish government will
be obliged to surrender soon. Can
take Manila at any moment Climate
hot and moist. On May ~ captured
gunboat Callao attempting to run
blockade. Have plenty of coal One
British, one French, two German and
one Japanese vessel here observing.
(Sipned) DEWEY.
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One Word.

A certain irrepressible bore had a for
mula which he always used when it was
sought to put him of, and spare the OBJ
jects of his attention the trouble of an
interview with him:
"But assure you want but one word
with him-only one word!"
He called once on a celebrated lawyer.
The lawyers clerk met him very sol
emnly with the remark:
"Why. haven't you heard? Mr.. B"
died last night"
He had scarcely got the words out
when the applicant was saying. concili-
atingly:
"But assure you want but one word
with him-only one word!"-Youth's
Companion.
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Try t;rain.O.! Try Grain.O!

Ask your Grocer today to show you .
package OF GRAlN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place nj coffee. The
childr, n msy drink it without il jury as
w"'l as the adult. al Lo try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach
receives it without distress. the price
of coffee. l5c. and 25cts. per package.
Sold by ell grocers.
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Fiss ana TAsstles.

Choose right. and God win help you 10
do right.
A covetous heart II like Pharoah's
lean kline, It devours all
Melancholy 10 blinded hope, hunting
for her sister. Happiness.
Meditatiug on wickedness, 10 one way
to fall in love withit
Charity does not consist in calling err
Sor truth and truth error.
Ignorance os Ne teaching Of the
Bible has made many men its enemies.
The testimony Of . good COINCIDENCE Il
worth moro than Ill the hattery in the
WoS36-Damb Heyn.
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MorngR pRupoE.s eAelgs.

srhatr ttttIe cotta r sta nds anart
From All ia splendld neirhbora
ielt &Cucn Q. sname
- M0tner M uas ~. lsoo:
ut vI WIZ " MAJ ~ s"ee'
n ~, vi, msyDe'
nsy "a DIoAen % po.
40 piesse Inv prec'ous oapy'
Ara thar. she ue. from, Al mn tui Aers
n keen the Kettle poing.
Svr Al tne comforts OF tneir lot
4ust De Q, ner oestowins'
ana wouIo sne even oIeatne pressE'
80 scAnty are ner ricnes'
Aer poor peuuons must De Sroppeo
oet"een ner nurr'eo sltcnes'
vu,,h .o.r ,hs.r, I. "A r,.~ea ur,hs.
vUs.h la, ~ =. a "a drs.ses
sh. ssss hsr hnnnv cbsidren hies.ed.
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SALE.

To any person desiring to purchase
tannery with capacity of 5000 hides
per annum, with the advantages of cheap
oak bark, this offers an excellent oppor-
tunity to secure land, buildings, watts
and machinery complete, at a bargain.
We will cell one 25 horse power engine
and boiler SO inches in diameter, "a feet
long; also lot of shafling, pulleys, belt.
ing, pumps, steam and water pipe about
8, 200 teet OF iron, different sizes.
One Bushnell leather press.
One jacking machine.
One stuffing wheel with gearing, shaft
ing and pulleys complete.
Five dwellings, ground with each, if
desired; one tannery building, 122 by 80
feet, two stories with annexes; also lum.
Der stoves, etc one Fairbanks wagon
and cattle scales, capacity 5000 pounds,
complete and in prime condition. The
machinery is in good running order and
is now in use. Call at tannery or ad.
| dress
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dent of the republic of Hayti was cele-
brated here Sunday. There was a
brilliant review of troops and there
was an imposing religious ceremony at
the cathedral, where a te deum was
chanted. All the members of the die
plomatic corps were present.
President Sam made tour of the
city, which was in holiday attire, and
was warmly acclaimed by the popula-
ton,
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REMEY.


CAMP BUSHNELL, COLUMBUS, O., May
16.-The fourth man to die in Camp
Bushnell was Private Pancoast, of the
Fifth regiment, who died of pneumonia
Sunday night He was married at his
home in Elyria two months ago His
wife was at his bedside Sunday night,
as she came on excursion to visit
him, not knowing he was sick.
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The unprotitableness Of some OF the
rush and worry of business life is neatly
suggested in the following dialogue,
found in one of the papers;
'Where is Jones?"
"Gone to California
s'Whst for1s
s'To regain his health"
How did he lose his hsaitAr
sXAsping Ne money - - - cala1sg'
X1nt@YenAAh oonQan61a.
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sit seems like dream" he said. in
speaking of his courtship.
my boy" replied the veteran. "when
you wake up after marriage you will
find that is Just exactly what It is
nothing but dream"
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"Luck follows Dewey everywhere.
"What's up new?"
"Look how far away he is from the
people who.would tender him receptions,
banquets, and the like"
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Trouble With Belgium, Too

New YoRK, May ia Washington
dispatch says that Secretary Day will
demand of Belgium sn explanation for
allowing the steamer Ravena to sail
from Antwerp with arma
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so Cent Music for 10 Cents.

so Cent Music for 10 Cents.
Send 10 cents in postage stamps for
copy of "Roysl Blue Two.Step" for pi-
ano. New and beautiful.
O. P. McCARTY, Cincinnati, o.
Gen. Passr. Agent B. & o. g.. w. Ry.
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PRESIDENT SAM.
Second Anniversary of His Election as
Ruler Over the Republic of Hayti
Celebrated in Port Au Prince.

PoRT AU PRINCE, Hayti, May 16.-
The second anniversary of the election
of Gen. Tirosias Simon Sam as presi.