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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
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How Some of Our Newly Acquired Vessels Are
 < Handicapped in This Regard.


were informed by the captain himself that that they had only ten minutes more to hanged from the yardarm There was a profound sensation in New York when the Somers arrived thirteen days later, and the news of the triple execution spread. Philip Spencer was the son of the Secretary of War under President Ty- Ter. The parents of the 17-year-old boy thelr Irends had an inquiry brought about by, the Secretary of the Navy, who appointed a board for that purpose.
 OWlng to the partisan feeling, which at that time was highly antagonistic, pub lie opinion was swayed and confused by the the press and statesmen in Congress. demned and the New York Tribune and Charles Summer commended Mackenzie S course. The naval court acquitted the commander, but when the trial was to take place of the other alleged mutineers Mackenzie failed to appear and the pris- oners were discharged. The Somers was Der S.. 1S46, capsizing in a squall, and drowning forty officers and crew.
 i, The only New Orleans we have had in seventy-four guns and 2SO5 tons, begun at Sacketts Harbor, Lake Ontario, in 1915, but never launched; She was sold Ing $427, although the nu1k was only ap- praised at $200 During the course of de- molition part of the hulk toppled over, killing one man and injuring several others.
 The two cruisers purchased from Brazil have been named New Orleans and AL bany. No particular significance at- taches to the first name, but of the lat ter there was sloop built in 1S46 which disappeared in 1854, taking down with her 210 men, of which fourteen were officers There was a second Albany, built under the name of Contocook in 1864, at a cost of $sS4 ,O55, which was sold in 1872 for $4S,000, being exactly one year one month and ten days in commission.
 Other names, such as Uncas, Osceola, Sioux and Algonquin, given to the tugs w. A. Luckenback, Winthrop. Wise and Fl Toro, are unobjectionable lin so far that they raise no painful recollection. There was a steamer called the Algon- which turned out a lamentable failure. She was sold in 1869 for $30 000 her ma- chinery was removed and the hull utilized as a fertilizer manufactory for many years in New York harbor, and was fin ally destroyed by fire August 30, 1882
 In the naming of the torpedo-boats the last administration remembered several comparatively obscure naval officers and ignored such as Riddle, Hull, Bainbridge, John Paul Jones, Barney, and many val wars, from which the Navy Depart ment now might select illuStriouS names for the new vessels.
 It is rather a good omen that two of the vessels, with unpleasant memories connected with their names, will not be for the Albany is still in the hands of the builders at Elswick and the Somers met with so many miShapS in her at tempt to reach this country as to delay her final departure until after the war was begun, and she is now tied up in an English port, there to remain, at least until her voyage will no longer be con- trary to the laws of neutrality.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
POWDER-MILL EXPLOSIONS.

POPULAR suspicion that the explosion of the kOpowder mill at Santa Cruz due to Spanish
 treachery will be increased by the news of the explosion of the powder mills at Dover, N. J. It IS certainly singular coincidence that two such i'm portant works should have been blown upn such swift succession within so short period since the decara- ton of war against Spain
 At Santa Cruz and at Dover the powder mills were running at full speed for the manufacture of ammun ton for the Government The need of s1nokeless powder urgent and the mills therefore are of the highest importance to the nation at this emergency The increased activity at the works of course in creased the chances of explosions but this was fore seen and increased care was exercised That both of them should have been destroyed under such circum stances IS therefore coincidence which recalls the destruction of the Maine and inevitably awakens sus- pcion of foul play.
 In the United States there IS so large liberty of action granted to individuals and the population is made up of persons of so many natonalties that it Is comparatively easy for interruptions persons to infict great damage upon the country and escape detection Men of all races come and go freely in our cities and throughout the country We cannot read fly perceive the difference between the loyal and patriotic American of Spanish or Mexican descent and the sneaking spy treacherous dynamiter who may cunningly slip into the country to work some devish scheme against the Government
 The two explosions may have been the result of accident, but they should to put the Govern ment and the people guard against possible treachery hereafter In each case the official inves- tigation into the causes of the disaster should be made with the closest scrutiny Accidents in DOW der mills of course difficult of avoidance but un- der the present circumstances we ought not to be too easily persuaded that the explosion of these two mills in such swift succession merely coincidence of accidents
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

sought another ex-President and put to him the same question.
 Since you mention it." was the po- lite rejoinder, "the day Is little chill for this season of the year. It is aI- ways a delight to me to talk with a journalist. Good day"
 Greatly enlightened the reporter went to his desk and wrote an interview two columns in length.
 A female who glories in being an an- archist and makes shrill acclaim of her rabid state was detected shrieking from the rostrum that in this land there is no such thing as liberty.
 will you kindly explain" asked a voice, 'how it happens then that you are not in jail?"
 "In discussing the problem of life.' resumed the female, T decline to be paltry details
 She then proceeded to demonstrate how the blessed boon of liberty could be secured through the simple process of hanging the President.
 An emissary of the Government hav- ing been dispatched to a foreign land on a task of great danger, was be- trayed to a yellow correspondent, who straightway exploited the scheme to the delight of the enemy who sought the emissary with intent to slay him.
 .Meddlesome knave," said an indig- nant official to the correspondent. would you have a brave countryman shot?''
 Be assured that I would" replied the correspondent. T would shoot him myself at regular space rates"
 Then did that official marvel greatly that he could find in law no warrant for suspending the correspondent by the thumbs.
 In the heat of debate Mcguire made
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Observing the tone of a European press to be hostile a citizen asked President what he thought about it.
 Really" responded the President, af- fixing his signature to a declaration of war, "I have lad important things to think about and had not noticed the matter you speak of"
 Thereupon the citizen went his way convinced that the long distance bluff was not fully appreciated in this coun- try.
 A circus poster blown from its posi- tion by spring zephyr chanced to meet a Yellow Journal.
 My only regret" said the Poster, scraping some disfiguring paste from it's back, lis that I am not so consti- tuted as to wear hat that I might take it off to you as bigger liar than myself, who aforetime was reckoned the prince of all liars"
 "I also have had regrets on a similar score" replied the Yellow Journal po- litely, mot that I would take a hat off even to you, but I sometimes feel the need of it to talk through
 Such conversation IS might have en- sued was cut short by a garbage man who at this juncture loaded the pair into a convenient receptacle for trash.
 Accosting an ex-President fresh and blithesome reporter asked him his opinion as to war with Spain.
 'I am free to tell you," answered the ex-P President, that the weather is fine"
 Thanking him cordially the reporter
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
WAR TAXES AND PATRIOTISM.

1
 its old trick of trying to win favor with the masses by asserting that the Government deals unjustly with them, the Examiner of yesterday made attempt to excite class prejudice against the Gov e1nment by denouncing the war revenue bill as an imposition upon the poor. Among other things it said:
 The most telling criticism on the bill is that 1t is tax on poverty and not wealth. There is more truth than fancy in this indictment. The taxes on beer, on tobacco coffee and on tea, which are estimated to bring in two-thirds of the income fur nshed by the measure will be paid for the part by those who not to be casscd among the wealthy. The tax financial transactions will in part come from wealth but it is unfortunately true that but little of the taxes for the will of the great accumulations of capital"
 Having prepared this appeal to poverty for its ed- torial columns, the Examiner took not to publish yesterday any report whatever of the debate on the bill in Congress Had it done so the fallacy of the attack on the measure would have been exposed for the whole tone of the discussion showed that the ob- jections made to the bill were not directed as the Examiner says, the imposition of taxes on poverty but to the feature of the bill providing for bond issue
 It is not true that "the taxes beer, on tobacco coffee and on tea are estimated to bring in two ll1QS or l3c income Dy the measure The bill makes provision for any tax on either tea or ccffee. The tax proposed on fermented liquors is estimated to yield $35, 5,oooooo That on tobacco and cigars $2ooooooo. These amounts do not constitute twc-thirds of the proposed $Ioo revenues by any means. The stamp taxes on business documents alone are expected to yield $3ooooooo, and in add- ton there taxes on tonnage and taxes on wines and mineral waters, the income from which has not been estimated, but which Is certain to be large
 It is gratifying to note that in making this attempt to arouse class antagonisns an important meas ure of the the Examiner represents no party Patriotic Democrats and Populsts will alike repudate the yellow scheme. General Wheeler of Alabama, Democrat of the strictes school of his party gave pression to the loyalty of Democracy when he de- c1ared on the floor of the House that while he dis liked the bond feature of the bill he would neverthe less for it. because in times of war there should be partisan opposition to measures of war
 The whole issue well summed up by Tender son of Iowa: Taxation there must be- The step we have taken has cut down our revenues All our est- mates are gone. We need men, bullets and cash Let up like brothers. Let us have no this side that side, no Republicans no Democrats Let us fold up campaign speeches and back up the steps have taken by giving cash without re- serve"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

A Sure Winner-Jones-So your husband is going to the Klondike gold region? I should think you would hate to have him
 Mrs. Brown-Oh, his life is insured for a15,0OO! We are almost sure to mako money one way or another.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

MEMBERSHIPS TO THE REAR.
 Politicians on horseback are not wanted to command in war. They only mean bad management and unnecessary slaughter of the poor fellows put under their orders. New York Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

Baldwin-"The Purser" Columbis-"'The Nancy Hanks" California" Trilby." Alcazar-"The Gay Parsians Morosco's 's-"The Wicklow Postman." T1voli-"Snbad Sailor" Orpheum- Vaudeville Sherman, Clay Hall-Paloma schramm, matinee to-day. The Chutes Zoo Vaudeville, and African Lion Hunt" olympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets, Specialtes Sutro Baths-Swimmng Fl CampoMustc dancing boating fishing, every Sunday Pacific Coast Jockey Club, 1ngleslde-Races to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

JUDGE AND LAWYER-NIiss H., City. The law of California inhibits a Judge on the bench from practicing law during the time that he is in office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1U42.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

NAVIES-C. w, City. For a descrip- tion of the navies of the United States and of Spain see the second page of The Call of the issue of April p, 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Madrid diplomatists are sounding the praises of the Spanish soldiers in Cuba, which is very kind of them However, stock of provisions periodically projected through the blockade would be more con ducive the accumulation of fat on the sodierly rib
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

z FOR AILAYING HoARSENEsS AND IRRITATION OF THE THROAT ''Broton's Bronchial Iroches" are wonderfully effective. Avoid imi itatons.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

ANGosTURA BITTERs-Prepared by DR. SEC ERT for his private use, have become famous as the best appetizing tonic. Accept no other.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

When Roosevelt's cowboys reach Havana it would be unseemly for them to ride up the steps of the palace, but the colonel will have hard work to re- strain them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Since the yellow press has taken to sending out commissioners instead of correspondents difference between the two has become apparent. A correspon- dent tries to get and himself put on the wire A commissioner IS too high-toned to be hampered by mere facts. He interviews Princes and potentates without having them he tells of the policy of nations, detailing as confidentally revealed to himself plans never formed nor contemplated He directs the movements of navies and armies, knocks throne over by stroke of the pencil erects 1t with an eraser He cables over the nmost thought of the Vatican describes engagements that never oc- cur, or that occurring, he never saw He boasts of bravery which is bogus, of achievements never at tained Tn short he is allround liar faker fraud a mischef-fnaker and nuisance
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
AUCTION SALES.

By N. E. Clark-This April Turkish Rugs, Grant o'clock.
 By Frank W. Buterfeld-Ths day April So Furniture at SH Octavia street, II o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

It seems necessary to remind certain gentlemen of commercial instinct that the American flag was not designed for the purpose of advertising even so noble a product of civilization as gum
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Governor Leedy of Kansas may be doing the best he knows how. It must be remembered that the gen teman has never been supposed to know much But Governor who at this time checks the ambitions of National Guardsmen to enlist that they burn him in efigy ought to hire his office boy to do his think ing for him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

INN KEEPER-R. B. D., City. The law relative to inn keepers was not amended or repealed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Germany desires to retain freedom of action during the present trouble and the Kaiser can refrain from induging in of his justly celebrated tantrums haps there will be objection. But if in his capacity of war lord he tries war-lording over scrimmage which is concern of his, the hesancy about calling him his senses, far as possible will be notable for its entire absence.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Spanish tactics do not to have changed yet. With unabated fervor the Dons continue their prac- tice of robbing the starving
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

OUR SAVIOR-N. J. M, City. There is no one claiming to have the bones of our Savior in Liverpool or anywhere else.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

John J. 1ngalls gives out a delicate ntrnation that Secretary of State he would have filled want felt long time by an ex-Senator who is now engaged in putting extra thick splotches of yellow on daily jour nasm
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

It appears that the Board of Education has stolen enough lumber from each school to build a house Perhaps the honorable body can plead that it would have been small house, anyhow but it is not easy to see how circumstances will permit the presentation of any better excuse, and this would be regarded by the public as faulty
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Spain still calculates to use some of her cruisers Manila to SCOUT the Pacific The chances are that the Pacific will be obliged to get along as best 1t may unsecured.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Great God, the stately ships that ride Beneath banner, on the sea- The nations heart the nations pride These we commend to Thee These-with the brave devoted souls, Whose dauntless courage must bide The shock of battle where it rolls And storms across the darkeninq tide
 These commend to Thee. 1T wars red wine must fill the cup Which may not pass from us, then send Thy strength to bear each spirit up Our stainless flag defendl When wars red tempest sets the qlare or flaming madness round us, when Death, clanoring in the circlng air. Whirls, threatening defenders, then
 Our stainless flag defendl our stainless flag, that never yet DshonOr defeat hath lowered Untouched, unclouded by regret Keep with thy flaming sword Undinnaed her stars, that yet Their luster shanle's cause have lent Bright, like the stars which thou hast set To shine in thy blue ffrrnaraent-
 Keep with thy flaming swordl
 New York Herald
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

It is not pleasant to read that the Panther, ship loaded with marines and apprentices, is a lealy tub with downward tendency manifest every time the wind rises It would seem to the lay mind that the marines will be exposed enough to unavoidable perils.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

A question has arisen as to whether Widber did not bury some of the money he stole Probably he did not, the present circumstances would have tendency to make him dig it up. Widber had money to burn not to bury
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Cal. glace fruit soc per ID at Townsend's.. !.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

The morning paper which stole copyrighted pie ture from Truth ought'to have done that publication the honor to have produced a reasonably fair copy of the booty. People do not care to see sly-blue cruiser sailing right into geyser of catsup
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

School Director Gallagher appears not to like the Grand Jury, and there IS painful evidence that the emotion to which he gives voice is mutual.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

Inthe heat of debate Mcguire made
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30

NOPULAR suspicion that the explosion of the ~0powder mill at Santa Cruz was due to Spanish treacherY will be increased hv the news nf the
The sun., 1898-01-02
MORE ABOUT THE SUICIDE.
4 Sensitive Disposition and a Rcali-
zation fHis Situation Responsible.

The body of Joseph Bonnet, the man
who committed suicide Friday morning
at his store, No. 2 East Seventh street,
has been embalmed and will be well
cared for by Depty Coroner Chandler,
until directions for the disposal Of the
remains are received from the relatives
in France. Should the relatives not wish
to pay the funeral expenses, Bonnet's
effects, which still remain in the store,
will be sold, and his affairs properly ad
justcd by the authorities in charge.
All persons who had left articles Of
wearing apparel to be cleaned or repaired
can secure the same by applying to Mr.
Chandler and paving such charges as
may bs entered against them on Bonnct's
books.
Joseph Bonnet was worth at one time
scnvcnty.fvc thousand dollars. He car
ricd on large and successful business in
Central America, but lost all his money
during one OF the great political revolu-
tions which occur quite frequently in
that part Of the world.
The fact of Bonnet having seen much
better days, his financial embarrassment
and his violent love for Ms. G. d.
Taylor, a married woman, all tended to
aggravate the unsettled and intlamablc
state of mind which he had been labor
ing under for weeks, and that he had
contemplated suicide many times is an
established fact.
Bonnet could converse in six different
languages, possessed Il well modulated
voice. and was one OF the best tenor
singers in this country. The facts in the
case prove that he was at one time a
gentleman Of refinement. His nearest
friends say that he possessed an cx-
tremely sensitive nature and that he felt
the position in which he has been placed
for the last few months, very keenIy,
The sun., 1898-01-02
Fourth Fire in City Hall.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 1.-The fire
The fire fiend seems to have spite
against the big marble pile, known as
the City Hall. AT about s O'Clock tonight
the fourth fire which has been in the
building occurred. The fire broke out
on the mort h side OF the building in an
old pile Of lumber and waste material in
the fourth story. There was great ex-
element in the neighborhood for II
while, but fortunately the fire was soon
gotten under control by the fireman.
The actual damage to the building is es-
timateh at about $1,000, but it is feared
that the handsome frcscoeing to the walls
and ceiling Of the law library and other
rooms will be damaged by smoke to the
extent of many thousands of dollars.
The sun., 1898-01-02
A Druken Dcbauch.

John Rosen and Alexander Roth, both
of New Castle, who entered the saloon OF
Edward CERES, at 106 East Fifth street,
early in the evening with a woman and
remained there drinking and carousing
until ll.3O D.. m., became intoxicated and
left in cab, which RoseD, the eldest Of
the party, insisted upon driving himself.
The cab driver, James Nolan, objected,
and free fight ens'led. 1t seemed that
Rosen and the woman desired to drive
off alone, and Roth, who had satchel
and overcoat in the cab objected.
Roth, who was mandlin with drink,
held on to the rear Dab wheels and was
run over and received severe injuries
about the body and head. The ambu'
lance was called and he was removed tc
the Homeopathic Hospital.