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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
A QUESTION OF ANARCHY.

INDER the heading "Anarchism in San Fran | cisco the St. Louis Dispatch moans V over one of the most noted movements of our civic life declaring that tends to weaken govern ment and IS subversve of republican institutions It describes the movement example of philo- sophca anarchis, and advises to battle with 1t once or prepare to meet the worst.
 It will surprise readers learn that the authors of the anarchy are the members of the Merchants Association and that the anarchical movement itself was the enterprise that resulted in having some of our streets kept clean and well lighted by voluntary con tributions.
 The argument of the Post Dispatch is that any movement the part of voluntary association of private citizens to perform work that ought to be done by the Government is tendency toward an- archy It is a substitution of the individual will for the public will and 1t weakens all government by causing the people rely upon voluntary actions and contributions for public improvements instead of pro- vding them through the machinery of the organized municipality
 According to this view of the case, the sweeping and lighting of the streets by association of pri- citizens in the of lynch law. It was violation of the established order of society, and virtually act by which certain determined men set the government aside and executed something with promptness which otherwise would not have been executed at all
 There is element of reason in this argument. It is not advisable that people should be led to rely upon private action to perform work which ought to be done by the people whole. It fares i'll with a community that waits for millionaire to give 1t public library park or to provide any other work necessary to the general good The best communities those all of whose institutions and undertakings essential to the general welfare red out by the people themselves at the public ex- pense through the established government.
 It does not follow from this, however, that voun- tary action in matters of public concern tends to anarchy. Such movements as that so well carried out by the Merchants Association in this city serve rather to advance municipal government by exhibit ing to the people object lessons of what could be complished by municipal authority if wisely directed and energeticaly employed. San Francisco has learned from the action of her merchants what can be done in the way of street improvements of all kinds and as result her government in this respect has been distinctly better than before. It would in deed be gratifying to have object lessons oi that kind He that calls them anarchy is himself an anarchist.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
THE KLONDIKE RUSH.

T is significant of the extent to which the Klon-
 dike excitement has affected the Eastern States that the stocks of all railways likely to obtain large share of the travel westward have advanced sideraby the strength of the increased trade they are expected to receive In such papers the Wall Street News these roads referred to the Klon- dike group and the announcement is made that all Of them booming.
 The financial editor of the New York Tribune at tributes much of what he calls "the sensational ad- vance in the bonds of the Seattle and Eastern Road to contest for control, but says the upward ment in all the northern lines IS due largely to the "Klondke craze" and its effect upon the public mind He quotes reports to the Secretary of War as in dicating that 100000 people will go to Alaska this year. and comedies that estimates of large business for the Klondike group of roads are well justified The Wall Street News in discussing the rapid rise Fl the shares says that at present IS based upon ticpation only, but adds that the Northwestern rail- ways have spent great deal of time and money in all effort to approximate the extent of the Kondike rush this year, and concludes, If only fair part of their expectations realized the shares of all roads running to the Pacific Coast selling very low The Tribune estimates that the abnornlaly large rush for Alaska will continue for at least two years but argues that the vast extent of the Alaskan gold districts and the richness of the placers thus far dis
 
 tions. It Is pointed that the difficulties which have confronted the Alaskan miners in the past will be diminished with each succeeding year as the aci- ties for obtaining supplies increase and that con- sequently the development of the country will go steadily forward that the rush falls of after year the trade of the region in supplies of all kinds is likely to grow in magnitude for years to come
 Wall street is not always safe guide to follow. It has its temporary alterations as we'll as the of the country. Nevertheless when it is so sanguine Of great trade and business in particular direction to put up the millions of money necessary to ad- the stocks and shares of whole group of rail- roads 1t may be accepted very good indication that good basis exists for the bull movement In sparsey settled country like the Pacific Coast do not feel the Klondke excitement as 1t is felt in the crowded East where the intending prospectors of the gold fields counted not by hundreds, but by thousands Wall IS in the center of the excitement in the East and knows what is coming. As the Tribune says it may be imagined what | ngs the companies which handle the bulk of the Alaska trade will make this year and what perrna- nent trade Is opened to them Supplies for 100000 l people must average ton each, and all has to | be carried in.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
AN HSININE BOODLER.

N its latest attempt to secure another advertis-
 ing" contract from the railroad monopoly the Mission street Boodler is entitled to the sym pathy of all tender-hearted people. The Boodler thought it had the monopoly in the door on the fen der question: and its editor rushed to the police court and warrant for the arrest Of H. E.. Huntington under an ordinance which Is not in operation. This has not disturbed the railroad at all The Boodler has merely succeeded in laying its editor liable in civil damages for malicious arrest and itself open to an action for libel besides convincing the public that 1t IS an ass of the first magnitude
 Then in order carry out its desperate programme of getting the railroad payroll whether no, the Boodler took up the cause of Supervisors Delany, Haskins, Devany and Rivers, members of the Com ruittee on Health and Police, who responsible for the delay in adopting fender For several days the Booder has been loud in its defense of these officials while soundy berating the Market Street Company for not equipping its with fender in defiance of the law In its frantic efforts put itself right be- fore the public and dissipate the universal impres- sion that its crusade Is only campaign for another advertising contract the Boodler has converted it. self into veritable journalistic comedian. Now 1t is bowling daily about lenders, ordinances electric cars Attorney-Generals, Governor Budds, warrants and Huntngtons, without either system or coherence. If we did not know that the Boodler was always a brainless donkey should fear for its sanity
 There Is nothing truer than that when a man weaves tangled web of fraud and deceit he soon be- comes enmeshed in his own lies. The Boodler started the fender fight with corrupt motive. It did not desire the public good It wanted to put Hun tington in hole because he will not advertise in it. So it proceeded on an imperative ordinance and told whole lot of alsehoods about lenders and electric cars Like all numskus who play with tools which be handled successfully only by grown-up intelligent men, the Boodler has simply fallen into the rire of its own idiocy
 The Call hesitates to pursue this subject further because we understand there is law, moral if not statutory, against ridicung fools. We are, indeed sorry for the Boodler We are especially sorry for 1t in this fender question. Ii it is important that 1t shall get another advertising" contract, why does 1t not put in application in the proper way and offer to shut up about the railroad monopoly? It has moral right to inhict its diocy upon its readers in futile attempt compel the corporation to lad vertise It is opinion, foolish the Boodler is that the railroad, if properly petitioned would pay little something for its silence
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
MAKE READY FOR THE CANVASS
is full time for the Republicans of California to

I is full time for the Republicans of California to
 begin making ready tor the coming political cam pagn. The Democratic State Central Commit tee has already held meeting and started activity in the ranks of that party Republicans cannot afford to be idle when the enemy is at work The day when the will open briskly all along the line IS not so far distant to make the preliminary work of organization at present either premature untimely.
 AS the dominant party in the nation and in the State, 1t devolves upon the Republicans take the initiative in every step of the campaign. The party in power must shape the issue be submitted to the country It must take the leadership at the start lose prestige with the people. party charged with the administration of the Government cannot afford to wait and leave it the opposition to decide what questions shall be put to the front in the canvass and what measures shall be made the dominant fac tors of the contest at the polls
 The appeal recently issued from the State League of Republican Clubs calling the Republicans of every county organize clubs cooperate with the league during the campaign deserves prompt re sponse from the party at large This IS the time to begin such organizations The sooner the party gets into ranks the quicker will all its members feel the thrill of the coming contest and the efficient will they be for the performance of the arduous work required of them when the campaign opens ac- lively and the battle becomes hot and furious.
 It is too soon of course, to fix definite date for the assembling of the State convention but 1t is not too soon to decide that 1t shall be called compara- lively early. On the part of the Republicans this is to be campaign of education They will have specific measures defend and to some extent these will be understood by the people until they have been explained by the press and from the stump. That work ought not to be postponed too long, In fact the party should be ready to take the field as soon as Congress adjourns and the record of Re voters.
 California is not "a yellow dog" State It is Re- publican in principles, sentiment and policy, but 1t demands of the Republican party unswerving fidelity and untiring energy in the performance of public duties. It does not bestow victory favor the party at any time but holds it up high and noble prize to be won by merit. Because that truth was overlooked in times past the Republicans of Caor- na have met many defeats, and this time, with Legislature strongly Republican, there is Demo- cratic Governor at Sacramento and industries are msrepresented by five free traders to only four Republican protectionists in Congress.
 There must be no mistakes this year. The Re publican party is in this campaign to support great, broad principles and far-reaching measures of na- tional importance. It must have brany, broad minded, vigorous full-blooded men to represent it. This is the time to get the energies of the party started Activity aroused now will mean enthusiasm when the battle begins.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
CLEANEST AND BEST.
Cothlomet Gozetee.

We are in receipt of the Golden Ju- h;,ee edition of the San Francisco Call. with it's highly artistic and H. l,minated cover. The edition is to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of gold in California by J. w. Marshall in 1S4S. The paper is replete with interesting details of the development of inning in Califor- mia. besides its usual complete tele- graphic and news service. The Call IS internationally the cleanest and best newspaper in San Francisco, and should be more generally circulated on the Columbia River. Success to The Call and its fight against sensa- tional journalism, which panders only to the lowest instincts of society.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
Time Reduced to Chicago.

Via Rio Grande Western. Denver and Rio Grande and Burlington railways. Passengers leaving San Francisco on p. m- train reach Chicago 2:l5 ?. n. the fourth day, and New York 6:3O D. m. following day. Through Pull man Palace Double Drawing Room Sleeping Cars to Denver with Union Depot change at 9:So a. m. to similar cars of the Burlington Route for Chicago. Railroad and sleeping car tickets sold through and full information given at IA Montgomery st W. H. Snedaker, General
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

The average marriage degenerates into either family or founding asylum.
 A hen has right to caclxle when she lays an egg; she has sense enough never to lay three at a time.
 Every new leaf man turns over the devil lays on top of the pile under the grid he is saving for him.
 Love is game in which it never nays to bet to the limit.
 When a girl thinks she has got a pretty foot she will generally find 1t muddy most everywhere
 When il is said by a woman that her hair falls to her knees" she generaliy means when she bends over
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
oUTRAhKED ALL THE OTHERS
Denla's Pony Express

The San Francisco Calls Jubilee edi- ton was a triumph in modern jour nalism and succinct and compre- hensive history of those early days when gold-seekers were thronging the hills and valleys of California brought down to the present day, Nothing Of interest seems to have been omitted, and the whole story is told in beauti- fully colored illustrations and intelli- gent pen description. The Call out ranked all the bay papers in the com pleteness, beauty and value of Golden Jubilee edition.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
EASEMENTS.

Badwin-"Girl from Paris" - California TheaterBlack Patts Trouoaoours SunoaS HE Alcazar-"Victor Durand.
 Morosco s-"Down in Dixie"
 Tivoli-"The Pearl of Pekin.'
 Orpheum- Vaudeville
 Bush-Thalta Gerran-Hebrew Opera Co, Sunday night Olvnpia cor Mason and Eddy streets-Krchners Ladies Orchestra. Chutes-ChiQufta and Vaudeville Mechanics Pavilion Mining Fair and Klonoke Exposuon' Lybeck Cycle Skating Rnk-Optcal Illusions Auditorium Mason and Ellis streets-Song Recital Cooper Medical College-Lane Lectures. Pacific Coast Jockey Inglesde Racetrack-Races today Co,rsinr Park afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
SUCH IS FAME.

A Prussian officer in the German army has been in the habit of questioning raw recruits on simple matters of na- tional history. Here are few replies to his questions: ''Who is Bismarck" Bis marck was Emperor of the French" Bismarck is dead" Bismarck is a pensioner and lives in Paris" Bis marck took part in the campaign of 1870 and received a medal for good conduct Bismarck descends from the Hohenzol- ferns, and was born on April 1.'' Of sixty six recruits whom the officer had to in- struct twenty-one had never in their lives heard the name of the Iron Chan celIor.-Brooklyn Citizen
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
AN AQUARIUM ON WHEELS.

Live fishes are ordinarily transported In cans, de- signed for the purpose. and made of different sizes If necessary the water in these is aerated by dipping up and letting it fall again through the air into the can. Sometimes the water is aerated by pumping from one can to another with pump made for the purpose In cars especially designed for the transportation of living fishes for example. those or the united states Fish Commission. constant ercuiation od water is manained The young salmon @ the commissions station at Green Lake Me. came through in such car It is fitted with tanks. There IS, carried under the car floor reservoir Of water which is pumped into supply tank above; whence It runs down into the tanks containing the fishes over flowing into the reservoir below It Is practically ar aquarium on wheels-New York Sun.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
NEW ERA IN JOURNALISM.
Winters Express.

The Jubilee Edition of the San Francisco Call was a magnificent publication, and its glory was in creased by the special trains that sent it to all parts of the State hours in advance of the mails. The Call has marked a new era in journalism and it's special trains new era in rail- roading
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
A VALUABLE HISTORY.
Inyo Register.

The San Francisco Call got out special jubilee edition last Sunday that will interest every pioneer and lover of California history. Its his torical articles are comprehensive and well worth keeping for future reference.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup ,

Has been used over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while Teething with perfect success. It soothes the child softehs the gums, allays Pain. cures Wind Co,ic 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 M-s- Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c a bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

CORONADO.-Atmospher is perfectly dry, soft and mild, being entirely free from the rnists common further north. Round trip tickets. by steamship. including fifteen days, board at the Hotel del Coronado, s65: longer stay. g 50 per day. Apply New Montgomery street. San Francisco. A. ". Bailey. mana ger. Hotel del Coronado. late of Hotel Colo rado, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

The of mate for cruelty to sailors has taken place at Portland As usual the sailors are held in jail witnesses and doubtless the accused will give bail with comfortable promptness One of the pen alties of being sailor is apparently to get beaten, and the penalty of complaining about this to get the punishment which ought to go to the original offender
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
Q 0 o o o o o o o C

 come so critical on matters of dress form and speech that there was nothing in his native California that had his com plete approval. Yet the feeling that he entertained for his benighted fellow be- ings, who had never been over two or three thousand miles from their homes, was rather one of compassion than con- demnation. He pitied their unfortunate ignorance and never allowed an opportun- ity to pass without endeavoring to cor rect it. Strange as it may seem, this young gentleman's kindly attempts to polish off the rough edges on some of the old nuggets of the days of '49 were not always received in the proper spirit; in fact, some of the hardest cases that he tried to bring under the influence of his transatlantic refinement have been heard, after his departure, to commune with themselves in terms not generally heard in the best society.
 The other day party of business men was sitting at lunch in the Palace Grill when their circle was added to and orna- mented by the advent or this young scion of nineteen centuries and one generation, who drew up his chair to the table, and, regardless of the business discussion that was going on, proceeded to hold forth on his favorite topic to the exclusion of all other conversation. The rest Of the party listened with il-concealed impauence un- til one of them broke in with: Say, old man, you know I was once in England myself. I met some delightful people there. One of them in particular, Lord K, was, think, the most thorough and per- feet gentleman I have ever seen. and, do you know, there is one thing about your manner that reminds me very forci- bly, of his."
 What is that?' asked the surprised and delighted young anglomaniac.
 ."The complete difference" replied the first speaker.
 It took some time for the full signifi- canoe of the answer to soak in, but when 1t did there was a sudden rustling of chairs heralding the abrupt departure of the only cad in the party.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
AUCTION SALES.

By W Butterfed-This day, February < IurKlsn l16 street. at and SIP M
 By Chas Levy Co-This day. February A Furniture, at llS5 Market 10 clock
 Eldridge-This day, February Turkish Rugs 2S0 and
 February < Groceries etc. st HUI T,yOus rect at O
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

It seems that the family of Henry George was not left destitute and there certainly reason why 1t should have been. Genius ought to be certain of at least the reward constituted by the ability to make decent living.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
cAL1FoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. al. D. Atkins, Los Angeles, National Hotel; H. G. Mat tingly, Oakland, The Shoreham; Charles D. Frisbie, San Francisco, Riggs House.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

There is doubt that Winnings material for a private graveyard is enough to make imposing spectacle if grouped and suitably monumented.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Possibly Secretary Alger has been worried into ill., ness by the fear that the harbor at San Pedro will be built despite his conscientious scrupes against it
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Get home; s1OoO cash and $40 per month for few years will buy the prettiest house n the prettiest suburb of San Francisco. Gail on R. E. McGill, IS Post st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Nevada wants to wipe Douglas County of the map, and this ambition will be at recognized as an effort in the direction of leading better life
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 510 Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Murderer Clark says he bears no ill-will toward any one which is noble sentiment and ought to have been cultivated while he still had possession of gun.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Prince Raujitsnhji, the cricketer is putting his mark Australian English. They are selling Rauji boots. Rauj tobacco and Rauji squashes at the An tipodes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04
THE TRAGEDY OF HOUSEKEEPING,
 As Told by Want Ads.

ANTED-By February 1, small, sunny, JOHN SMITH, box 65, this office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

Friends of annexation said to favor delay. There could be no milder way of expressing their recognition of the fact that they are licked.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-04

roboration it gives to the assertion of Miss Mamie Gilroy. the prospective bride of Dr. MacNamara, the head or Chlcago Roard of Health, that MT. Ward, the companv's advance agent. is the soul or truth and the mirror of propity.
 Ex-State Senator James McCudden Is -ee-is+ered at the Baldwin from his home in Vallejo.
 R. H. R. Loughborough, U. s. A. has been ordered out to duty on the coast; he is at the Grand
 Dr. O. L. Barton of the Herman mine has come down to the city on vacation: He is at the Grand.
 r. P. Wickersham, big banker ana prominent politician of Fresno, IS al the Lick for a few days.
 pr. Ida Muschett the only woman phy- sican of Jackson, Amador county ID les- istered at the Grand.
 Henry Levin, a mining man or tucson Ariz. is making short stay in the city;' he is at the Baldwin.
 R. 1T. Ryland, leading merchant Of Los Angeles, is among those who went to the Palace yesterday.
 Dr. C. A. Ruggles of the State Board of Health is in the city on a business trip and has taken apartments at the Grand.
 George c. Carter. a well-known. ana popular insurance man of Boston, is mak-- ing short trip to the coast and is at the Palace.
 Frank w. Griffen. mining man Of Breckenridge, Colo, has again returned to the city, after a short absence, and IS at the California.
 John O'Neill and his two sons, together with Dr. David Nagle, all of London. England, among last evenings ar rivals at the Palace.