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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

Maguires record on the funding bill vote gives every citizen right to meet his claims in the coming campaign with a prompt "I object"
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

But few people impair their eyesight from looking on the bright side or things.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

ALKALI WATER-J. B., City To render alkali water fit for use as drink ing water 1t should either be boiled or condensed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

Colorado gentlemen in quest of Senator Wolcotts seat should bear in mind that was held at pretty stiff figure when the incumbent took it. and that times are hard
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

Assassin Clark of Napa will go to the scafold and there be doubt that this is the best place for hips
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

Cal. glace fruit soc per lb at Townsend g. .
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

Call no man good citizen until you have found out whether he Jhas registered or not
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

It is not yet too late to punish those who starved soldier boys the transport ships.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

NOT HARMFUL - Compounders of drugs say that the prescription given In your communication Is not harmful.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15
AUCTION SALES.

By osen Co.-This August l5 Real Estate al lI MonI6omery F clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

HALF CENTS Subscriber, City. There is offered a premium of 31k cents for a half cent of 1895: for a half cent of 1s49 with the date in large figures the same premium is offered; for one of that date with small figures premium of from s6 to $S 50 Is offered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

PULSATION-J. L.. City. The average pulse of healthy man Is about 70. If 1t falls below 60 it is considered by physi- clans as an indication of disease. There are cases recorded where the pulse of an apparently healthy man was low as 20, but 1t was the result of disease. A fatty accumulation about the heart may de- crease the pulse to 20 or 90 without any prominent signs of i'll health in the in valid
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

POSIAGE SIAMPS-S., City. The proper place for a postage stamp on an envelope is the upper righthand corner.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

DISABLED SEAMEN-S., Mare Island, Cal The following Is the language of 4757 of the United States Revised Statutes:
 Every disabled person who has served in the navy or marine corps as an enlisted man for a period of not less than ten years and not discharged for misconduct may apply to the Secretary of the Navy for aid from the surplus income of the naval pension fund and the Secretary of the Navy Is authorized to convene a board of not less than three naval officers, of whom shall be surgeon. to examine into the condition of the applicant and to recommend suitable amount for his relief and for a specified time. and upon the approval of such recommendation by the Sec retary of the Navy and certificate thereof to the Commissioner of Pensions, the amount shall be paid in the same manner provided for the payment of persons disabled by long ceed the rate of 8 pension for full disability corresponding to the grade of the applicant. fourth the rate of such pension.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-15

Be sure and register to-day
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
The Foot OF the Reindeer.

Everything in any way connected
with Alaska and the Klondike is of spe-
cial interest at present, and among
other items the foot of the reindeer de-
serves particular mention. The forefoot
OF the horse to a great extent deter
mines its value, as upon this portion
Of its anatomy it's speed and endurance
depend. The foot of the reindeer is
most peculiar in construction. 1t is
cloven through the middle and each half
curves upward in front. They are
slightly elongated and capable of a
considerable amount of expansion.
When placed ON an irregular surface.
which is difficult to traverse. the animal
contracts them into sort of claw, by
which firm hold is secured. When
moving rapidly the two portions Of the
foot, as it is lifting, strike together, the
hoofs making a continuous Gathering
noise, which may be heard at a consider
able distance. 1t is this popularity Of
the feet that makes the reindeer so sure
footed and so valuable in that rocky and
uneven country, where almost any
ether animal would prove failure as
q beast of burden.-N. Y. Ledger.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
"GET INTO A HOLE"
If You Are Afraid of Lightning Don't
Make Yourself Conspicuous.

If You Are Afraid of Lightning Don't
Make Yourself Conspicuous.
Campbell Swinton says lightning is
most apt to strike projecting objects
for example, a tree. On that principle
you ought to keep clear of trees, just
as you would keep clear of hayrick.
Similarly, if you are in a fiat place
take farmers feld-you should make
yourself as little an object as possible.
If everything is level you yourself be
come the protective point which may at
tract the lightning. Therefore, lie down
fat on the ground, or, even better, get
into hole.
"a person who took shelter in a hole" :"
Campbell Swinton continued, would
be absolutely safe, | should think
Even if lightning were to strike the
ground near by, its power would scat
ter SO much that he would hardly be
likely to come to harm. Then, if you
are in a house while a thunderstorm is
raging, the safest shelter would be in
the cellar--that is, far away from the
objective parts of the building. For
myself, | am rather skeptical how many
folks would care to crawl into a hole
or plunge into cellar. You see the
risk to life and limb in England from
lightning is very small indeed-so small
that the average man would run it
rather than disturb himself"
''Isuppose the idea which you have in
dicated TO me explains the damage that
factory chimneys and the chimneys Of
dwelling houses occasionally sustain
from lightning?"
'Just so. They are point of att,ac-
ton. Not only that. but there must be
an additional attraction in the column
of warm air which rises from chimney
when a fire is burning beneath it. I
once saw a chimney struck by light
ming, and smoke had been issuing from
it. There were various eighboring
chimneys. but. SO far as I could make
out. none Of them were active. The in
cident occurred while was sitting in
the Wellington club and the damaged
chimney belonged to house on the 9TH
er side of Grosvenor crescent. LON
don Chronicle.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Appeal to Family Pride.

eve will now take up our annual col
lection for the benefit of the heathen,"
announced Rev. DR.. Fourthly at the
close of his sermon, "and hope those
young men in the back seats who have
been making so much noise all through
this service will be especially liberal in
their contributions. They are in duty
and honor bound to help their brother
heathens. Chicago Tribune.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Relnted Concentrations.

Returned ToMrist-And so, during
my long stay abroad, Miss Pinkie got
married-siX months ago, too. must
call to offer my congratulations. What
is her name now?
Hostess-Mrs. Blinks. She lives right
next door.
Enter Servant-Please, mum, Mrs
Blinks wants to know the address of
some good locksmith.
Hostess-With pleasure. What is the
matter?
Servant-When Mr.. Blinks left Tne
house this morning he slammed the
door so hard it broke the latch.-N. Y.
Weekly
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
wHIs1lED WHILE UNCONSCIOUS
Ether and C,lIoroform Produce n
Queer Eject On 4 German.


DR.. Edwin Ricketts,. of Cincinnati, is
one of the largest men physically and
mentally in the Southern Surgical and
chronological association. He is
known asa daring and ski,,fu, operator,
and has achieved a reputation by his
abdominal surgery. Those who know
the doctor say he is as brave ordinarily
as julius Caesar Yet, like the Styx-
dipped Achilles, he has a vulnerable
spot.
The story tod on the genial surgeon
comes from his home, Cincinnati. He
was invited by fellow physician to be
present at particularly difficult dem
onstration. DR.. Ricketts, was late in
arriving and was forced to take po-
sition on the outer edge of she circle OF
doctors and students. Nothing had
been said about the condition of the
subject and he supposed it was a
cadaver. The figure was that of
giant Teuton, and to all appearances
was perfectly rigid. Net a muscle
stirred and no breathing was percepti-
be. The location of the operation was
exposed, and the operator, grasping
his knife, advanced to the patient. AS
the cold steel touched the flesh a start
ling thing happened. From beneath
the haXen mustaclle of the form On the
table came the familiar notes cf
Annie Laurie" whistled clearly and
distinctly. The effect on the company
was electrical. The operating sur
gcon's knife fell with a ratt,e to the
floor, the students rushed for the door,
ard the older physicians stood trans
fixed with alnazement.
Clear and sweet came the notes of
the old song, even to the Last bar. Then
the tune was switched to "De Wacht
am Rhine" By the time this was com
pleted the room was empty of students,
but the veteran physicians remained
trembling at their posts. Suddenly
the subject sat up. AS he gazed over
the row of white-aproned figures a
wild light sprang into his eyes. With
a yell he leaPed from the table and
dealt the nearest physician q stunning
blow in the face, then he attacked the
others. Chairs, tables. bookcases were
overturned, glasses smashed and furri-
ture demolished. The physicians got
outside and awaited the cooling CT the
Germans passion. Gradually he be-
came calmer until at last he sank eX-
hausted in a chair. The medical men
advanced in a body and demanded an
explanation. The patient could give
none. For time he was crazy. Dr.
Ricketts, was informed that the man
had been under the influence of an an
esthetic and he was asked to assist in
the operation. The patient insisted that
the work go on, and chloroform was
substituted for ether. The knives were
brought out and an incision was about
to be made when. for the second time.
the strains of "Annie Laurie fell upon
the ears of the company. This time
there was no delay. Everybody except
DR.. Ricketts, fled to the street. A few
momentslater ne too had to seek refuge
from the huge fist of the German, who
was again on the rampage. After this
second outbreak the demonstration
was abandoned. The strange consc-
quences of the aresthetic were never
satisfactorily explained by the medical
fraternity.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Out of His Depth.

s'What, y said the girl with loose hair
around her ears and spasmodic man
ner, us your opinion of the ultimate
destiny of the human racer"
Did I-er-understand you to say
the ultimate destiny, of the human
race?" inquired Willie Washington.
Yes"
.Why-um-if you want my candid
opinion, l should say -uh-that
it's long ways Off" = Washington
Star.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Currency In the cnnnibn1 Islands.

The curious moneys of the Canrihal
islands have been described by Walter
Coot. The inhabitants of Santa Cruz
use for money rope ends ar incl thick
and ornamented with scarlet feathers
which are worn about the waist. The
money of Solomon island consists of
shells about the size of shirt buttons.
: They are threaded on strings about four
yards long and distinguished as red
and white money. Dog teeth are of
higher value, and are worn on strings
!. about the neck. Marble rings are con-
sidered valuable money. The currency
table of these islands would be a bout as
follows: Ten cocoanuts equal one string
of white money. Ten strings of white
money equal one dogs tooth. Ten
strings of dogs teeth equal one isa or
so dolphin's teeth. Ten isa equal ore
hne woman. One marble ring equals
one head of head-antlers, or one good
-, Or ono useful young man. Detroit
Free Press.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Plausible Theory.

Sh@You say you haven't felt well
all the afternoon, dear?
Ile--Fve been miserable. I ate some
pigeon for lunch and it disagreed with
me.
DO you know, love, something told
me long before you came home that
something was wrong with you?"
"Well. l guess that must have been
one of them carrier pigeons that had
for lunch."-Yonkers Statesman.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Business woman.

He-I hear that you and Count Null
rooni have been in each others COM
pany q great deal lately. Is it so?
She-Yes.
He-Then trust you will release me
from my engagement.
She-Not until have given the count
one more chance to propose.-Up-to-
Date.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Frankly Answered.

"What do you think" said the young
political economist, sis the most diff
cult problem that social conditions in
this country presently
Senator Sorghum put his hands be-
hind his back, looked at the ceiling and
then replied: .r....
Getting elected" = Washington
Star
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Dashed Homo.

Hicks-I wonder what the trouble is
between Jaxon and his wife They
were talking quite earnestly in front OF
their house last evening, and l heard
her say her mind was made up.
Wicks-Tm surprised at that. J
knew she was an awfuily Artificial per-
son; but did suppose her mind was
natural.-Boston Transcript.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Iseful Machine.

"Now this typewriter" said the sales
man, who was showing machine, was
designed especially for women writer's
"What is there different between that
and other typewriters? ?"
"It is provided with italics. Louis
Vile Courier-Jo Journal.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
The Sex's Economy

Mrs Smy the-That woman's father
left her So 900 900 in her own right.
Mrs. Tompkins-I might nave guesse'
as much; she dresses so dowdily that
anyone could see she was spending her
own money for her clothes. Town Top
ipc
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
S0UanCercI.

Lawyer-It's too bad the way old
squirt's fortune has been squandered
in litigation.
Layman-It is, indeed.
Lawyer-Why, fully nine-tenths OF
it has gone to his heirs in witness fees.
N Y Truth
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
All on the Surface.

Mr.. Todgers-Why do you think the
Monsons arc trying to make bigger
show than their circumstances war
rant?
Mrs. Todgers-Mrs. Monson wears
scalskin sacque, but I've never heard
her petticoats rustic yet. - Chicago
News.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Tame Affair.

ibid you have good time at your
progressive euchre club"
"No; none of the women who get mad
was there Chicago Record.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
The rcrr,mc or Flower.,

It is claimed that the perfume of
flowers disappears as soon as the starch
in the petals is exhausted; and it may.
it is said, be restored by placing the
flower in solution of sugar, when
the formation of starch and the ennis
sion of fragrance will be at once re-
sumed.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12

'Don't you feel more like working
at some times than at othersV in
quired the young woman.
"Yes," he replied, 81 DO. When ] am
riding in railway car, where / can't
possibly find pen, pencil or paper or
anybody to talk business to, get to
feeling so industrious that it makes me
nervous. Washing gton Star.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
The Wind.V'n.

Teacher-What letter is that, Tom
mie?
Tommie-That is Q.
Right; now Willie, what is the next
letter?'
'Er-er-er; I don't know, ma am"
what comes at the end of dinner?"
"Oh, pie, ma'am!"-Yonkers States
man.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Getting Out of n Hole.

"See, madame, did you ever see such 4
homely man as that one over by the
chimney corner?"
'Sir, that is my husband"
'Ah, madame, how true the proverb
is that the homelie3t men always have
the handsomest wives. .'-Gaulois.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
He Overlooked a Point.

Mr. Saphead-They say that all beau
tiful people are weak-minded, don't
you know.
Miss Pretty-That may all be, Mr..
Saphead; but you must not forget that
all weak minded people are not beau
tieS-Puck
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Domestic Reminder.

Mr.. Testy-I was detained at the Of
flee very late last night.
Neigh bor-What was the matter?
Mr.. Testy-Oh, the usual trouble with
the books: had a difference.
Neighbor-Must have made you feel
quite at home.-Boston Courier.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
ExactIy Deacribe.d q

He-What lovely fresh ccmplexios
Lavinia Farnell has!
She-Yes; fresh every morning.
Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Womon,s Consi.tcncy

Down by the sea sailor cap SO small
She wears that every wanton sunbeam
burns her nose;
But at the theater a hat so tall
And wide she Spoils the view of full a
dozen rows.
Harlem Life.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Improving.

He-It makes me better man every
time kin you. darling.
hc-Oh. Harold. how good you must
be now!-BostOn Traveller.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Not Spoiled by Fortune.

Anna-And her uncle left her all that
money! Has it changed her at al?
Belle--No, indeed! She is just as en-
thusiastic as ever over eighty-nine cent
silk marked down from one-sixty.--
Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Accommodations.

''Hathley has wonderfully we'll
stored mind, hasn't he?"
"He ought to have-he never takes
anything out Of it."-Chicago Journal.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
He Took II,

Take heart" she said, wishing to in
still a little courage into him. "All is
not lost. Take heart"
And being thus urged to take heart,
he took hers..Chicago Post.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
DON'T Remember II.

More blessed it's. Indeed, to give
Than to receive. and yet
You'll find but few recalling this.
When paying up bet.
Chicago journal.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Not the Right Kind.

City-Are you interested in current
literature, Uncle Josh?
Uncle Josh-Wa'al, l was readin'
book about small fruits Yesterday, but
they amt no money in raisin' c'Trants
this year.-Judge.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Fine Risk,

Insurance Superintendent - Think
this Mr.. Lieon is good risk, eh?
Agent-Couldn' be better.
Perhaps he has some dangerous oc-
cupation?"
mo, indeed He'll never get hurt.
He's n an."-Tit-Bits.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
A Negative Argument.

"Do you think congress will do any
thing with the currency"
"Well. it rarely does anything with
out."-Chicago journal.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
why She Thought So.

Bridget-Oi'm going to put stop to
the policeman's visits.
Mstress-NNhy, Bridget?
"Oi think he's fooling me. He's been
calling on me six months and his ap-
petite is as good as ever''-Harlem Life.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Y-ES:nE AWAY.

Low grows the stock of sealskin sacks
Upon the shelves.
And soon there'll be none on the backs
OF seals themselves.
Chicago Tribune.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
The Reaoon.

Chapleigh-Now. why did they
choose the character O for naught7
Satira.--It's the shape Of . dudes
head. d.-YellOw Book.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
WHY She CornpInincd.

In the parlor they sat, the light was low I,
And the maiden said: Tom, dear, be
have:
Your face is rough next time please go
To the barber shop and get shave
-ChicapO News.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
Innocence Personined.

Mistress (severely)-If such a thing
occurs again, Norah, shall have to get
another servant.
Norah-Oi wish yez wud-there's
aisily enough wurruk for two av US
Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
An aged Pony.

A horse, which up to the last was
called pony. died at Burlington, Kan.
recently at the age Of Al. The owner,
DR.. Manson, had had it in his possession
for 80 years, ever sdnce he bought IL
from the Soc and Fox Indians.-N. 7.
Sun.
Daily camera., 1898-01-12

Wife-Wnat on earth is that dog
whining about?
Husband-Perhaps he heard that you
are going to get dinner to-day.-Lus-
tipe Welt
Daily camera., 1898-01-12
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-09-29
A Splendid silver Meeting.

Rockers opera house held large and
enthusiastic audience last evening on the
occasion OF the Free Silver meeting. w.
H. McCaskill, chairman OF the county
Democratic central committee, presided
and first introduced M. F. Miller. the
fusion nominee for Judge. Mr.. Miller
spoke briefly OF his appreciation OF the
honor conferred upon him and the inn
portance Of harmony among the silver
forces.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Grenfell, fusion candi-
date for superintendent OF public instruc-
ton spoke next. She said TINT il the
flavor OF our watermelons and canta-
loupes was any indication We certainly
hsd a superior country. She spoke OF
the desirability that such offices rs the
one she seeks should be free from parti-
Fan strife and that her nomination by
three parties very nearly approached
that ideal situation. The importance Of
the silver cause was briefly but strongly
presented. Mrs. Grenfell IL a very plea..
INT speaker and made a most favorable
Impression on the audience.
Chairman McCaskill next introduced
1.-The next Governor OF Colorado" We
regret that we are unable to give a COM
plete synopsis Of Mr.. Thomas very able
address. The claims OF the Broad fac.
ton to be the Silver Republican party
were efYectually disposed Of. Mr.. Gug-
genheim's' only basis for candidacy was
dollars and the speaker did not think
the voters OF Colorado would sell the Of.
fee Of governor. He showed most forci-
bly, that the claims Of the administra-
ton republicans Of the state that their
party was bimetalic party had not the
slightest foundation. A very strong
plea was made for solid front for the
silver forces for the effect it would have
on the next national campaign. A fail.
ure OF Colorado to maintain the silver
cause by an overwhelming majority
would be national calamity. Mr..
Thomas address was listened to with
greatest attention and opened the cam
paign with vim that promises sweep
ing victory,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-09-29

The Mckinley convention now in
session at Denver cost somebody pile
Of money.-Enterprise
That's nothing for Republicans. Last
fall they gave S25 for the support OF the
Enterprise and thought it dear at that
Times Republican.
The above insinuates an untruth. The
Enterprise was not given s25 for its sup
port. The fusion ticket was supported
without reference to monied considera-
ton. Whatever sum the central COM
mittee Goint Republican and Silver Re-
publicun) saw fit to divert to the Enter
prise was free-will offering and WIS in
no sense bargained for.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-09-29

The La Junta Tribune is not pleased
with the fusion Of the Silver Republicans.
Democrats and Populists, describing fu-
sion as "an alliance for Office and reve-
nue. only" The Tribune did not talk
thus one year ago, when the fusion was
for the benefit of the goldbug wing.
Then fusion WINS just the thing. But
what can be more consistent than a
fusion of all the parties which favor
free silver?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-09-29

The present outlook is that the
Omaha market will be short on blue rib
bon us the result of the demand created
by first premiums awarded to Colorado
fruit. The capturing Of these horticult-
ural prizes will have marked effect on
homeseekers who are looking to tho
Rocky Mountain region and desire a
fruit-growing state in which to locate.
Denver News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-09-29

Tho cantaloupe and watermelon
fields should be plowed at an early day
that all decaying vegetation be buried.
This course is demanded both for sani-
tary reasons and for the preservation of
the fertility Of the soil. Suffered to lie
on top Of ground and decay, the immense
amount Of vegetable matter now exposed
to the hot sun will create disease pro-
ducing germs. Let every melon grower
give this important matter prompt atten-
ton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-09-29

/. Weekly invoices of fruit are being
sent to the Omaha exposition that the
Otero county exhibit may be kept fresh
and attractive. Those who have fine
fruit should take the trouble to contri-
butte to the display. Full information
may be obtained of Hon. ]. H. Crow
ley.