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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
The Manila Bluff.
VIII Maneuver 4 While.

Madrid, May 23.-According to a eur
rent report here the Spanish reserve fleet
will maneuver in Cadiz waters until its
destination is decided upon.
a dispatch from Havana says the col
onial government has decreed that the i'm
portations OF food at all ports of Cuba are
To be free of duty
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27

New York. May pa copyrighted dis
patch from Kingston, Jamaica, to the
Evening World, says the military authori
ties there have been informed of the sign
ing OF an Anglo American defensive
treaty. The same officials. it is said, re-
noica
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27
FrancO-Spanish Alliance.

London, May ,23.-St. James Gazette
this afternoon in its financial article says:
In the foreign market this morning sew
eral leading dealers We're said to he in
possession of advance news of the forth,
coming announcement of a Franco-Spanish
alliance hence the rise in Spanish tours.
In connection with the above it is cur,
reutly reported that the recent speeches
from Salisbury and Chamberlain did not
refer To West Africa but to this impend,
ing alliance against which Chamberlain
allu>ion to an Anglo american alliance
was intended as a counterblast.
The strength of silver is attributed To
prospective purchases to replace the with,
drawal> from the Bank of Spain amount.
ing to l35,0OO,0OO pe>etas since April Ii
-British steamer Released.
Key West, May 23.--The British steam
er Arlanmhor came into port this morn
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-05-27

Oakesdale, May 22-A welcome rain fell
here last night, adding thousands of BUSH
els to the grain crop of the country. While
no measurements We're taken, ii is esti-
mated that fully half an inch of rain fell
during the night, and the prospects are
good for more rain. This rain relieves all
immediate need. and if another good rain
falls by the middle of June an immense
grain crop is assured. Every one feels en-
couraged today, and the financial outlook
is very bright.
Rejoicing mt Latah.
L.atah, May 22.--Farmers in this vicin-
ity are jubilant over the fine rains the
last "a hours and all feel assured of d
good crop.
Rain In the Big Bend.
Davenport, May 22.-Rain fell in this
section last night and means a big YIELD.
If no hot winds or blights appear the
crop will be as heavy last year.
Around SpraHue.
Sprague, Wash. May ga heavy and
NEST needed rain fell last night in this
section. Farmers report the late sown
grain looking blghted on account of dry
weather and fears We're entertained for
the crop. The early sown grain was look
ing well, however. 1t was greatly bene-
fitted by the rain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
A ROORBHCK TICKET.

/
NNE OF the most barefaced tricks OF the cam
J paign is that which has been perpetrated by
the circulation OF so-called regular teach
ers ticket OF candidates for School Directors. While
the trick has been carried out with slynesS in
an underhand way, it is difficult to decide as to
its authorship 1t carries on its face unnistakable
marks OF its origin.
The ticket puts up something OF pretense to be
nonpartlsan IN its nature for it includes Republicans
well as Democrats among its candidates. The pre-
tense, however is but thin one for there are but
four Republicans to eight Democrats Such
ticket it will be seen, would give the Democrats
pete control of the Board of Education by a two
thirds vote 1t is clearly of those tricks which,
il successful would prove be snap for the work
ers of it.
That there may be mistake in the matter
give the names the ticket They appear without
any statement of the political affiliations of the
ddates but the letters giving the initials of the
party to which each candidate belongs are added in
order that the public may understand the nature of
the scheme The list is as follows
William A. Kemp (R), D. F. Keefe CD, T. J.
Lyons CD, J. NJ. Thomas (R) Benjamin Armer
CD, George R. Armstrong (R), H. w Branden-
stein CD, A. A. Cavagnaro CD, J. J. Conlon (R),
DR., P. J. Conran CD, William M. Cannon CD, and
Charles P. Eells CD
copy of the ticket has been sent to nearly every
public school teacher in the city with the request
that it be supported in the coming election. Several
OF the tickets sent out accompanied by remarks
giving the impression that they enanated from the
office OF the clerk of the Board of Education, but this
it appears part of the trick
The fraud though cunning in design, was too
clumsy in execution to succeed The teachers who
received the ticket surprised and began at once
make inquiries the office of the board for an
explanation It was then found that the thing
trick The teachers only have had nothing to do
with it, but they distinctly repudiate it The whole
scheme was clearly an attempt to make use of the
teachers to elect Democratic majority OF the board
We will leave the eight Democrats who would have
prohted by the success of the trick to explain the
thing to their colleagues the Democratic ticket
who were left out of the circular, and before the
plantations it will probably be found by the
authors that the trick is a roorback.
The only way to provide for good Board of Edu-.
cation and to assure the right administration of
schools is to for the straight Republican ticket
Every candidate for the board selected by the
Republican convention solely because of his personal
fitness for the place They resort to tricks
frauds in making the canvass. They stand for hon
esty in the campaign and in Office
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PARETICS IN SPASMS.

c EVERAL paretics whose degeneracy has taken
the form OF a desire to write making
- feeble and babbling ado editorial para
graph in this paper The paragraph in question CON
graduated Mrs. BotIn that she was not going to
Delaware to be tried, adding that a murder trial in
California apt not to be serious affair.
Thereupon paretic, grasping pen in his
red right hand and said the paragraph had been writ
ten out OF sympathy for the woman Anybody with
intelligence acute enough to take hint from the
tumbling of house knew at a glance that the para
graph tribute to the laxity OF justice when it
gets hold of a murderer For the Botkin woman
there is not the least occasion for sympathy. If
guilty, hanging is too good for her.
But another scribe mpelled to rashness by the
softenng OF his brain the absence of this useful
organ, declared that the attack upon the courts was
vile. He made the declaration in italics and seemed to
feel real badly. Oh we'll possibly our courts are not
perfect When three years consumed in hang
ing Durrant when the slayer of a. police officer is
permitted to go free evidence nobody doubted to
be perjury; when Mrs Shattuck lures man to her
house for the purpose OF killing him, and does SO
without excuse, afterward escaping punishment when
soldier kills his tent mate and is acquitted there is
reason think that trial for murder is more serious
to the taxpayer than to anybody else One woman in
years has been punished in San Francisco for
murder She is now in San Quentin She was a
silly creature, weak in body in mind moneyess
friendless, not dashing beauty. She had no in
fuence
When there is such difficulty in convicting muir
derer the plainest evidence, while lawyers will
bubble long there is fee in sight it is surely
reasonable to suppose that in case hedged about
with so many complications the present one the
trial will be long and, in all likelihood, ineffective
Probably Mrs. Botkin would have found conditions
different in Delaware. She is to be congratulated;
the public isn't
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AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

the Lick. - ae
l. T. Hatfield, prominent Sacramento
attorney. is at the Lick.
= a. Luhrs, one of Sacramento's larg-
est merchants, is at the California
Wllllam Spiers, the well-known Calls
losa stage proprietor, is at the Lick.
=. M Coglan, secretary of the State
Board of Equalization, is at the Lick.
Ph1i Aspinwall. prominent mining
man OF Rowland, Ohio, is at the Russ.
Ihomas A. Lewis, auditor of the State
BOARD OF Examiners. is at the California.
FRANK M. Meredith, a prominent min
ing man of Oregon, is a guest at the
Russ.
Judge A. S. Hartwell of Honolulu, on
his way home from an Eastern trip. is at
the Occidental.
9. T. McEaehran, the prominent St.
Helena vineyardist. is among the recent
arrivals at the Lick.
Professor David Starr Jordan president
OF Stanford University. accompanied by
Mrs. Jordan, is at the Occidental
The well-known writer, Arthur Nc
Even. accompanied by Homer Davenport,
earicaturist, arrived from the East yes
terday. They are at the Occidental.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Spreckels, accom-
panied by Miss Annie Brimmer, a niece
of Mrs. Spreckels, and A b. Spreckels.
arrived in New York yesterday afternoon
and registered at the Hoffman House.
The party intend to remain in the metrop-
oils two weeks.
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LITERATURE
FOR MANILA

Editor The Call: I am in receipt of
a letter dated September % from Rev.
Francis B. Doherty, c. S. P, staff
chaplain with our troops in Manila, IN
which he asks me to send whatever
papers and magazines l can spare for
the soldiers in the hospitals and bar
racks.
Will you not ask the subscribers to your
valuable paper to forward their copies
after reading to Rev. Francis B. Do
herty, C. S. P, chaplain, q. S. A, Casa
del Secretario, Molacanan, Manila,
Philippine Islands. The rates of postage
are the same as to points within the
United States.
/ have taken the liberty to pass the
reverend gentleman's request to me for
literature all along the line. 1t would
be a disgrace if our troops at Manila
were not supplied with wholesome
reading matter, and l trust that you
will do what you can to supply the
need. There need be no fear of a sur
plus. as / think 1 can promise that the
overflow will go to Dewey's gallant
men, Very truly yours,
M. J. RIORDAN.
Flagstaff. Ariz, Oct 25 1898.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
GOOD READING FOR VALENTINE

u T recent meeting of the National Association
| \ OF Freight Commissioners, held in Detroit,
much consideration was given to the attitude
OF express companies toward the tax. Criticism
upon such as refused, after a Wes-Fargo style, to
pay their share of the tax general and severe.
The result OF the deliberations was embodied in
pamphlet which would make excellent reading for
President Valentine. If he has no copy he is well
come to the loan OF a copy in possession OF The
Call
Among reports read at the meeting some
showing that certain express companies notably
those OF the South had cheerully complied with
legal enactments, had not striven to impose upon
their patrons, nor attempting msconsrue the law
supported their contentious with Scripture quota
tons. Companies operating in Texas complied,
whether cheerfuly or matters little, since re-
fusa to do so would have subjected the officials to
heavy fine Here is an excerpt from circular sent
out by the Railroad Commissioner of that State as a
warning:
That any express company that requires the
shipper to pay for this stamp in addition to the regu-
lar tariff in force, to that extent guilty OF
tortion and liable to be prosecuted, and penalty Of
$500 for each offense collected OF them"
Here is another which was regarded as applicable:
Every express company doing business in this
State which shall demand or receive greater COM
pensation than that which may be prescribed and
fixed by the said Railroad Commission for the trans
portaton of any class or kind of property x X
shall be deemed guilty of extortion and shall forfeit
and pay to the State of Texas sum not to exceed
$500 for each offense"
Now California sustans Board of Railroad Com
mssioners. The Wells Fargo Company is a common
carrier and as such as directly within the jurisdic-
ton of this body the Texas companies within
the jurisdiction of the whose views and powers
have been cited The Legislature also has right
participate in the regulation of carrier and
force it to conduct itself honestly and decently
the elimination Of comic Valentine methods.
The gentlemen at Detroit reached the decision that
the best method of protection against corporate greed
was the Inauguration Of parcels post but this is an
other subject.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

HEPUBLICANS of the Second Congressional
~ District have opportunity OF rectifyng the
mistake OF two years ago and sending to the
House of Representatives a stanch upholder of the
administration in place of the Democrat whom they
elected at that time. 1t is opportunity which no
loyal member of the party afford to neglect. The
issue is far-reaching 1t appeals to patriotism well
as to local interests and popular welfare
Grave problems of foreign we'll of domestic
politics will confront the administration during the
OF the Congress that is to be elected this fall 1t
is for the to determine whether the President
when he meets those issues, shah have the support
OF House of Representatives friendly to his policies
and willing to support him in loyalty. a House
dominated by a majority antagonistc to the Presi-
dent and more DESTROYS of hindering than of aiding
him to make his administration success and benefit
to the nation.
All the questions before the people in the
arena OF national politics summed up in the
great issue of supporting the administration. Every
candidate for Congress is either for the President
against him 1t is for the voters to determine whether
they will be represented at Washington for the next
two years by friend of the administration or an
opponent.
Foreign nations waiting to what Americans
will do in this crisis The elections are to show
whether Our people changeable and tickle or
whether they will stand by their Government until the
questions growing of the settled and the
old issues of tariff and finance closed for this genera
ton.
To lead them in the contest the Republicans of the
Second District have young and vigorous cham
pion. Frank D. Ryan is of the most noted Of
the Native Sons of the State. He has long been
! prominent in public life, and holds high rank at
the bar. AS District Attorney of Sacramento he has
made record which attests at once his ability as a
lawyer and his fidelity to the public service,
it be doubted that in the wider field of Congressional
activity he will show equal efficiency, integrity and
zeal.
With such candidate to represent the admnistra-
ton and with such issues at stake there ought be
no question to what the voters of the Second Dis
trict will do on election day. The Democrats are
making still hunt and fighting hard for every seat
in sight Republicans cannot afford to be Indifferent
or over-confdent at any point of the contest
Stand by the President should be the motto of the
canvass from this time on
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
a ONE-SlDED CAMPAIGN.

~ NE of the most striking and significant fea-
| ] lures of this campaign is the contrast in the
- strength presented by the opposing parties on
the stump 1t is condition never before seen in
California in this generation. On the Republican
side is host of orators of the highest eminence in
politics and in professional life and the other is
one stump speaker of note-Magure bowling in the
wilderness alone and forsaken.
The weakness of the Democratic campaign in this
respect is remarkable, for however that party may
lack for statesmen, it has never before lacked for
orators of considerable ability. At the present time
it has in its ranks many speakers who if they took
the stump would attract large audiences but they are
silent in this fight. They refuse to be eloquent
even to be 1oquacous for fusion single tax anarchy
and MAGNETISM.
The Democratic masses in this campaign look in
vain for the old leaders, listen in vain for the voices
OF the old orators. English, Foote, Geary, Irish,
Caminett, Reddy, Clunie and many another of local
fame and note-where are they?
There is surely some significance in this silence on
the part of the noted leaders of California Democracy
Men who have been identified with party through
out their political career-poltcians whose fortunes
are bound up with the success of the party-do not
forsake it for nothing MAGNETISM has struck old
Democracy hard blow-it has knocked it speeches.
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.Mrs. winglow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while Teething with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child softeus
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. 25e bottle
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THEWOODENHORSE
NUMBER SIX.

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Through Tourist Car to St. Paul.

This car is nicely upholstered in leather
leaves every Tuesday night. change Goes
via Shasta route and Northern Pacific Rail-
way The scenic line of the continent. Tick
cts ON sale all Eastern cities at lowest rates.
r. K Stateler. general agent. eSS Market ST..
San Francisco.
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ANU

Baldwin Prisoner of Zenda.''
Columbia-'By. Sad Sea Waves
California Theater-'The Span of Life
Alcazar-"Nday Blossom.
Morosco' STREETS of New York.
Tivoli-"Girofe- Giroda.'
Orpheum-Vaudevlle.
Comedy Theater-' Where's Matilda?"
Olympia, Mason and Eddy streets-SpeclaItles
Sutro's Baths-Swmming.
Young Mems Christian Association Hall-Concert
Sherman-Clay HaI-Concert.
Cushion Tea-At Saturday, Novem
er
Ingleside Coursing ParCoursng Saturday and Sunday
Glen Park-Mission Zoo Sunday.
Rosenthal-Comng December.
Oakland Track-Races commencing Saturday Octo-
29.
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"You appear to be crippled remarked
the village grocer as Uncle Josh Way
back limped into the store the other
morning whats the trouble?'
Went down to the city 'tother day"
answered the old man, "an' Their fust
thing 1 knowd / kerlided with one NV
them gosh blamed lectric keersl"
s'Well, why didn't you bring suit
against the company for damages?" ask
"sPeeTs to me got bout all Their dam
ages 1 need. I reckon it's repairs I
ollghter git"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

Chicago being late to dinner became in
voved in quarrel with the lady of the house, dur
ing which he killed both her and himself By this
time the dinner so cold that was spoiled such
waste lending moral to the episode.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

Kitchener and Marchand seem to be about the most
peaceable representatives OF England and France and
yet only few days ago they credited with a
desire to eat each other up. Possibly the yellow
journalist is not wholly an American product
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

Francisco are at the Holland Smith
Sheldon and wife and c. Hirch and fam
lily are at the Savoy. Bishop J. M john
son of Los Angeles is at the Everett.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

ILLITERACY- Subscriber, City. There
are no figures showing the percentage of
tlliteracy by religious creeds.
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cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-Dr. Inksetter and
wife Of San Jose and A. L. White of San
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

HOTEL DEL CORoNADo-Take advantage
of the round-trip tickets Now only $50 by
steamship including fifteen days board at
hotel: longer stay 50 50 per day. Apply at
4 New Montgomery street, san Francisco
ACKER'S ENGLISH REMEDY IS BEYOND
question the greatest of all modern remedies-
II will cure a cough or cold Immediately OF
money back At no Percentage Pharmacy.
Commercial lunch, II to 2. Among the Bar
rels. S63 Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

If Spain really contempiates renewal of hostili-
ties let it reflect that the victories by the making
OF spirited remarks and tearing OF the hair have been
comparatively few.
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PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

do you think Boeckle, the tailor, would
give me credit on suit or clothes?'
Does he know YOU?
..oh. in that case he would!'-Das
Kleine Witzblatt.
Miss Hichurch-We have dreadful time
with our clergymen!
Visitor-What's the trouble?
Miss Hichurch-Well, the last one was
so religious that he neglected social mat
ters and this one is so social that he neg
lects the church.-Puck.
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Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1042.
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Los Angeles is said to have healer who poses as
a representative of divine power, and under whose
gentle minstration people taught to escape
human ills by dying OF starvation Los Angeles also
having jail, question naturally arises as to why
the healer should be outside of it.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

LEGAL TENDER. ]. B., Vallejo.
Cal Standard silver dollars of the United
States are legal tender in any amount, I'M
less otherwise specified in the contract.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

People who witnessed the drowning of team
ser the Jackson-street wharf seemed to be stirred
by the spectacle, but there never to them the
conviction that to from drowning is
considered not only proper but laudable