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Iron County register., 1898-03-03
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A master of hounds in England, now
no more, used to relate with great glee
how a small girl, the tiny daughter OF
an NJ. F. H., was receiving her first les
sons in Scripture from her grandmoth-
er, whose text book was a pic
torial Bible. The passage of the Red
sea was the subject of this particular
lesson, and the ancient woodcut showed
the Red sea banked up on each side.
''And here said the grandmother, ''is
Moses, directing the Israelites to make
the passage. What do you think that
he is saying to them to exhort them
to courage?" The little maiden looked
up artfully, and, remembering the lam
kuage of her fathers huntsman when
the hounds came to brook, promptly
replied: "Yooi over, lads; yooi OVER
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03
Paying Us in our own Coin.

Germany is doing what France, Can
nda, Mexico and half dozen other ma
tions have done, but in a more direct
way. Anyone with an ounce CT COM
mon sense should have realized when
the Dingley blunder was in process of
tatching, declaring commercial war on
the whole world on the pretense of pro-
tecting American citizens interests,
that we were taking the first step to
impair or destroy their interests. When
we get blows in return, at least in self
respect we should hold our peace and
not whine.-Pittsburgh Post.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03
Modern DISCIPLES.

Mrs. Fondmother (sticking her head
out of the window)-Johnnie, come
right here. I'll teach you to be fighting
other boys on the street.
Johnnie-Not much do / come.
Come right up 50 I can punish you,
you bad boy. Come right up here so I
can tan your hide for you (coaxingly)
come, Johnnie, and I'll give you some
candy after it is over."-N. Y. Journal
Iron County register., 1898-03-03
Embarrassing to the Consumer.

The American consumer is likely to
fall between two stools and be severely
bumped. If he taxes himself to use
American products exclusively there
will be no imports and, therefore, not
enough revenue for the expenses of
the government. If, on the other hand,
he buys foreign products and increases
the government revenue, the American
manufacturers get no bounty and
threaten to go out of business. - ST.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03
steamed Oysters.

Put steamer over a pot of boiling wa.
ter: when very hot, put oysters which
have been thoroughly drained into the
steamer. Steam 90 minutes until done.
but not tough. Place oysters in hot
covered dish, pour melted butter and
parsley, we'll chopped, over the oysters.
Serve at enee.-Boston Budget.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03
The administration's dealin

The Administrations dealing
with the Kansas Pacific, having agreed
to settle S13,OO0,0 900 debt for half that
sum, is regarded as great victory for
the jobbers and the corporation. At the
last moment, after having stood out for
full payment, the encouragement tel
eeraphed from Washington to accept
the half-pay proposition. The effect of
this is seen in the advance of Kansas
Pacific bonds from below par in ten
days to 115.-Pittsburgh Post.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03
-Durinp the present mont

During the present month the
government has paid out about 81 ,ooo,-
900 day more than it has taken in.
The revenue from customs has not been
equal to the disbursements for the sin
gle item of pensions. The deficit is
piling up every day. In short, the Ding
ley tariff seems to work at all points for
the confusion of its advocates and sup
porters.-Boston Post.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03

DIR. Nansen's expedition to tia
North pole returned after an absence
of three years. The highest latitude
reached was Sc degrees Il minutes, or
200 miles further north than ever
reached before. No land was found
north of latitude 80 degrees.
Iron County register., 1898-03-03

1t is q sad fact that great many
intellectual women have very dirty
MISUNDERSTANDING Democrat
Iron County register., 1898-03-03

By ELI d. AXE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
SAYS THE LORD MAYOR LIED.
That and Other Serious Charges Made
Against the Plug-Hdt Boss By
Dr. ]. F. GibbOn,

the Of election for city
candidate who unworthy Of public
show where he did
Board sssQ gs to f R2Ts
Golden reservation nearly mile IN length % an
Of its lot The aesD protest a sa
gardens cow three or four chpy
sewers gas water pipes have to be
Having no eona P the Ba Supervisors justice
other called on the Lore mayor @ en
property of this town from from In
street work is rushed through appears that at the street e hem
tractors paving iesehes
nv RGPfFy endnes The s a '
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
TRAFFIC IN THE DEHD.

ITO say that a thrill OF horror went through the
community at the revelations to an unholy
traffic in skins stripped from the human dead IS
TO state the truth too mildly. The senses protest
against accepting such revolving allegations. Decency
prefers to think that for the sake OF sensation wild
story has been contrived with basis in fact. The
story is literally true and yet but partly told
1t was with no desire to create sensation that The
Call set forth the details OF the ghoulish lad which
has made women forget the humane impulses sup
posed to dominate them, and become disgusting
as the hyena gnawing bone in the shadows of the
cemetery. That any woman who would raiment
or ornaments made from human integument is
offensive in her savagery the tribal belle decorated
with the teeth OF warriors the skulls OF babes, is
beyond denial She Is even worse, for she has been
reared to be gentle to the living and reverent toward
the silent clay In bedeckng herself with gauds from
the charne-house she becomes degenerate, entitled
to no respect unfit to associate with aught that is
clean and pure and natural She deserves to be Kissed
from society and have her own hide marred by the
cat-o-nne tails beyond the possibility OF future
ming.
The sole object of The Call was to direct attention
to horrible abuse. There are laws bearing directly
on this matter To the humblest dead there given
the right OF sepulcher Any violation Of this right
is an outrage and wanton violation for the purpose
OF bedizening fool is outrage so gross there
be no shadow OF excuse for it Students and doctors
who connve at it deserve to go to the penitentary,
for society is entailed to protection against such
morally niisshapen creatures.
There is hope the exposures thus far made will
suit in reform II they fail to do so there other
facts available still more grewsome and startling.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
INDEcENCY SHOWS THEIR DESPERH-
TON.

ID EFOULED with the mud OF the political pool
in which they wallow, the active forces OF Phe-
Ian are striving to bespatter the opposing can
ddate They see him gaining strength the chances
Of the Mayor daily waning. Where they had
arrogant confidence they show fear. They still boast
and buster but in all they say there is hollow in
sincerity Failing to find argument they resort to
abuse fasehood spyng-the methods OF the sneak. 1t
is well for decency that they should have done this
The spectacle is pleasing but the effect will be to
make Patton's victory pronounced The time
has passed when vhcation from characteress sheets
run by men of shameful and unclean records can in
jure the citizen against whom their forces may be
directed.
Since the nomination OF Patton particularly since
the fact has been apparent that he was to sweep from
place and power Phelan the Committee OF One Hun
dred and the iniquitous practices which have made
OF the Mayor political boss the Republican candi-
date has been logged by Examiner spies OF whom
one is sneak thief who was exposed by this paper
less than year ago In the candidates ordinary
about the city some OF these precious creatures have
been always at his heels They have fol-
lowed him to his Office, his club his home lhey
have noted all whom he met, and when unable to get
an ample ear close the conversation have imagined
a conversation They have distorted every remark
every act They have set forth truth. And every
lie has added to Pattons strength. They cannot see
this. They are blind with rage. The mud they try 10
throw clings to their own fingers.
Naturally the Bulletin echoes the words OF the big
ger and possibly more yellow daily, but this cIrcum-
stance is only OF interest in demonstrating that Ger
tain beasts of prey are initiated in their well-known
habit of hunting in pairs.
Phelan knows that the tide is against him lie IS
directing a fight which is marred and weakened by
the very bitterness Of it. This is apparently his idea
OF what fight should be when his political future IS
at stake 1t is for him an unhappy conception The
indecency OF desperation may delve in muck until the
counting OF the last ballot but it wins trunphs,
and it Injuries only the cause it represents.
The Call does not wish to be understood as advo-
eating the propriey OF any mans going into saloon
at o'clock in the morning or any other hour.
Neither does it believe in telling him that he shall
not nor in any other manner interfering with his
personal liberty If it did it might ask where on
Devisadero street the Examiners candidate Tor
Mayor was at the hour it charges, as il charging
dire ofense that Mr.. Patton taking drink This
is free country. Mr.. Patton was on his way home
after day OF hard work. He had a right to be taxi
ing drink or lunch or a cigar Possibly the Mayor
had an equal right to be on Devisadero street. At
least nobody has called his right into question.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
PRICE OF a WIFE.

MA UGH ado is being made over the circum-
stance that Howard Gould is likely to forfeit
100000 for his temerity in having married
the woman OF his choice. In reality there is no oc
casion for fuss. He can forfeit this sum and still
have remaining money than, in all probability
he can intellgently handle. He will have left sum
at least equal to the he must reinquish
There is a false idea to the value of money in
itself. When man is engaged in big enterprises
where capital is necessary perhaps $4,000 900
would be preferable to half as much The case of
young Gould is different The money he possesses
was made by the skillful and INSCRIPTIONS Jay who
began his by larceny, and to the end of his
days permitted himself to be hampered by any
thing akin to honesty He was as truly gambler as
Soapy Smith, although in a lacking the fine
sense of honor which was Soapys distingushable
trait II Howard has an ambition to gamble on
scale of equal magnifcence, of he will miss for
time the money the will of his distinguished father
calls upon him to relinquish Otherwise, he can let
it go and be the worse off
When hungry sits down to feast he salts
fes the pang of famine, and however much may be
left the table matter OF no consequence to him.
1t is the way with money, or ought to be-
Human desires cannot go beyond a certain point
and that point having been attained, any further am
bition selfshness. There could not be more
foolish passion than that for heapng up gold beyond
hoard which may be proftably expended If
Gouds wife costs him only $5oooooo and is the wife
he wants, she is cheap at the price.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

NJ. NJ Odell, an extensive cattle dealer
| of Bakersfield. is at the Russ.
Frank Golden, the well-known Nevada
cattle man, is at the Grand.
". B. Storey J., Chief Engineer
and General superintendent Of the San
| Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Rail-
| road is expected in town to-day
The party of National Educators who
have been doing Monterey and vicinity
passed through the city yesterday on their
way TO Berkeley. and left for Portland on
the evening train.
]. A Fillmore, Manager Of the South
ern Pacific, has gone on an inspection
trip to Los Angeles, whence he will re-
turn in a few days.
Aug. Schanenburg, c. P. TIL and
Aug. Schneider, a party of Swiss civil
engineers, who have been visiting many
points of interest in this country, IN
Guiding Yellowstone Park and Yosemite
Valley, are recent arrivals at the Russ,
Captain F. w Dickins, assistant chief
of the Bureau of Navigation. Navy De-
partment, having completed his preiiTni-
nary work in connection with the estao-
lishment of a naval training station az
Goat Island, leaves for Washington,
D. c.. tomorrow morning. He reports
his arrangements generally as very salts
factory, matters being now in good shape
to proceed with the plans and specifica-
tons The establishment of the station
on this coast is a pet project Of Senator
Perkins, and 1t was due to his efforts
that an appropriation was made by Con-
gress to carry out the work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
MEN ARE BUT MEN.

Though lifted high above the common mass
To some amazing height OF wealth and power,
Men are but men;
They strut the stage of life one heeting hour,
Perform their little part, then quickly pass
From mortal ken.
Ambition grasps the rod OF sovereign rule,
And puny minds demand divine esteem
So proud and great
Their pride is but the frenzy Of a dream;
Their greatness sinks 10 open ridtcule,
Or bitter hate.
One nation trembles at the despot's frown.
And bends the servile knee TO handsel gain
Manhood debased;
Another holds the despot in disdain.
His mummied form the pageant Of the town
a King encased,
Kaiser or King, or Car. or what you will.
Bishop or Pope, or lordIing proud and gay
Whate' er we be.
We still are men. sprung all from common
clay,
And common heirs to every natural III
One wei
Not empty titles worn by lords or Kings.
Not proud distinctions. meaningless and -safn.
In Church or State;
But depth Of heart, and breadth and power
OF brain,
And honest fellow-love-these are the things
That make men great.
George Whitman. DID, in n. Y Examiner
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
VOTE 1T DOWN.

THE tax-eating tendencies OF the Third-street or
gan OF the Phelan Democracy illustrated in
the ardent support it is according to constitu-
tonal amendment No. (known TO the statutes
Assembly amendment No 34). This amendment
proposes not only set up system for the con
summation OF legislative jobs in this State but 1t
provides for extending the sessions OF the Legislature
and increasing the pay OF its members. The latter,
indeed is the real purpose of the attempted change
A scheme by which the States biennial solons
be given more time in which pass bills is ugged in
to conceal it.
Several times already the people have voted down
constitutional amendments designed to increase the
pay OF members Of the Legislature and unless they
are msed to their detriment they will vote down this
one The logic of the history which has been made
in this department OF constitutional legislation is that
the people OF California consider sixty days sufi-
Gent time in which transact the business OF the
Legislature and that they do not pay for any
longer period.
The chief end OF the existence of the Democratic
organ, however is TO fasten tax-eaters upon the
treasury The genius OF its party consists in multi
plying the number of those who live upon the public
It's candidate for Governor has held office all his life
and his followers made up OF ofice-seekers 1t is
not unnatural therefore that should be found sup
porting a constitutional amendment which proposes
to waste public money under the pretext that
a change in the method of legisating at Sacramento
will improve the quality OF our laws
Constitutional amendment No. increases the
duration Of legislative sessions from sixty seventy
five days, and adds about $4,000 to the of the
biennial assemblages OF our lawmakers No provision
is made in the amendment for eectng better men
for improving the character OF the jobbers and
schemers who lead those elected into temptation
There is simply proposition to add $4,000 to the
legislative expenses of the State the imsy pretext
that change in system will affect change in egis-
lation.
Notwithstanding the specious pleas of the Demo
cratic organ the people should vote this amendment
down. No good can be accomplished by its adoption
On the contrary, great deal of evil may result from
dividing sessions OF the Legislature into parts If
bills are introduced and thirty days are allowed to
elapse before they considered, during which time
members may Consult their constituents the lobby
lists will make better of the vacation than the peo-
pie They will gather their forces for the final pull
and will do their bribing all the State instead
Of in the Capitol at Sacramento In will the
people gel anything out Of such a scheme. The
amendment is merely job for picking their pockets
and they should not be mised by the Democratic
organ into voting for it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18

and King streets in conjunction with
those at the water front until there
is marginal railroad built along the
water front, if ever such shall be done
The scheme is wholly and entirely i'm
practical, and was devised and is be
ing fostered only by certain parties
who are looking for jobs
It is to be regretted that me can
should advocate this free market ques-
ton. 1 know that little investiga-
ton will convince any person tnat we
have now as free a market as any on
earth, and that the proposed scnenle
of a new building with a set OF ofncers
is simply one gotten up and maintained
by parties who are out for posluoDs
When, as proposed and promised "a
cific street wharf shall be set aside ex-
clusively for the produce business. the
question Of a free market will be
solved without any expense to the
State Yours truly.
JOHN F. ENGLISH.
San Francisco, October Is.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
THE LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

I J HILE no part point OF the political contest
M now going on should be overlooked by Re-
publicans and all voters desiring the continu-
ance OF prosperity there important reasons why
special attention should be given to the election Of
the Republican legislative ticket AS United States
Senator is be chosen this winter, these reasons
affect national we'll State politics. and involve
sues of the greatest moment to the country
From the standpoint of regard for the welfare Of
the State it must be clear to all that grave evils
would result from the election this fall of Legisla-
ture favorable to the single tax scheme and other
political vagaries of Mcguire. The development OF
the wealth and civilization of California is largely
dependent at this uncture upon the attraction which
she offers to capital, to of enterprise and to
thrifty and industrious home-seekers Radical legis-
lation of any kind would seriously impair the reputa
ton OF the State financial and industrial circles and
sagacious business men to hesitate before in
yestng their capital or making their homes here.
When in addition to these reasons drawn from con-
sideratons OF local affairs there is taken into account
the importance OF electing stanch supporter of the
administration and the great policies OF sound money
and protection to succeed Senator White the high
Importance OF electing straight Republican egisla-
tive ticket must be apparent to all.
Until the Senate is Republican by safe majority
the government of the nation will always be unccr-
ate is antagonistc to the President and the House of
Representatives California is counted on to do her
share toward providing Republican majority in the
Senate by the election this winter and she must not
fail to fulfill the high expectations OF the nation
Recognizing the importance Of the issues dependent
upon the Legislature the Republican convention has
put forward ticket of great personal strength The
candidates chosen who merit the SURFACES of
their fellow-citizens by character as we'll as by the
fact that they represent Republcansm They deserve
support on the ground OF individual ability and in
tegrty much upon the ground of their political
aliation with the party Of conservative government
and public prosperity.
The ticket stands for sound business-like, eco
nomical management Of the affairs of California and
the election of stanch Republican to the United
States Senate Republicans, independents and conser-
vative citizens of all kinds should see to it that every
man on it is elected
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-18
a PLEA FOR
SANTA CRUZ
SANTA CRUZ, Oct. IS. 1898.

SANTA CRUZ, Oct. Is, 1898.
Editor CalI-Dear sir: In view of the
fact that it has been widely published.
through a misapprehension of the
truth. that this city has been saddled
with a debt of from half to three
quarters of a million dollars by re-
cent decision of the United States CIR
cult Court. we deem 1t our duty TO call
your attention to a few facts concern
ing the financial status Of this city and
to respectfully solicit you TO give cur
renew thereto through the columns OF
vour paper. at least to so much there
of as will tend to correct the false ana
unjust reports recently circulated
w. H LAMB, Mayor,
W. V. PRINGLE,
II. RANDALL,
JACOB LEIBBRANDT.
]. B. MAHER,
Councilmen.
The actual Indebtedness of the city of
Santa Cruz at the present time is $780,
293 II.
This debt was incurred in the con-
struction Of a system of water works,
an electric light system, sewers ana
bridges.
In 1894 the city issued refunding
bonds to cover the then existing debt.
rendering the city any value, and the
payment of these refunding bonds has
been refused and will be resisted to the
last An adverse decision affecting
portion of these bonds in the United
States Circuit Court gave rise TO the
erroneous reports complained of.
The tax rate in this city since the
of the water works in 1890
has averaged 81 AZ on the 500, on an
average valuation of s3,6S7,535. Out of
this has been paid the interest on the
debt and sinking fund of s1o,oOo
year.
Santa Cruz levies no merchants Ii
cense.
1t maintains a free library of 10000
volumes.
1t has eightv-four electric street
lights.
Water is practically free for domes-
tic use and for irrigating lawns and
gardens. The pressure is sufficient to
throw water over the roof of the high
est building in the town.