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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-26
THE AME RICAN FLAG.
Directions bv Which Any Clever Person Can
Make Handsome National Banner.

For the first time in thirty five years
the American flag is the most popular
emblem that can float the breezes.
whether you wear it on the lapel OF
your summer jacket or Haunted from
your brown stone front.
The flag industry has picked up to
such an alarming extent since the de-
claration of war that the factories have
stopped taking orders. Flag makers
freely say that they can not, working
night and day. hope to supply the de-
mand for one-half the flags that are
demanded of them.
The government has chartered all the
bunting manufacturers and the navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-26

White lawns with fOrget-me-nots ttv
small figures will be among the pie'
summer dress patterns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-26

Watermelon pink silk. with ecru .. 1--WE
black applique lace. will be most eaee'
for summer gowns.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
OF THE PHELAN STANDARD.

N1 ANY people have believed that the Mayor, jA whatever his fault of arrogance, regardless of 4 \ his absurd assumption of power, guided by an honorable intent He has prated of purity in politics and they have bndly overlooked base methods to which he has resorted They could not think he would be capable of false pretense They chose to consider him as having been maigned.
 To The Call has fallen the task of unmasking Phelan It was not pleasant task. Neither was 1t one to be evaded. It has found the purified and purifying Mayor guilty of practices for which men of less influence, unequpped for doing as much harm, have been sent to prison and stripes and 1t has told the story When Sternberg went to San Quentin for the crime of colonzing voters, one who most roundy condemned him Phelan. When he was pardoned after having served twothirds of his term the ground being that he had been the tool ot others who had wholly escaped, it the Mayor who most loudly voiced a holy indignation, declaring that Sternberg or anybody similarly reprehensible merlted life term.
 It seems to us that the act of the Mayor in in- ducing Eugene Murphy, an honorable citizen, to
 colonize i'll a ward other than that ot his residence was greater crime than that perpetrated by Stern berg At least the hollow hypocrisy ot 1t glves II worse look Sternberg did not stand forth as re- former. He was not the talking apostle ot noDier and lofter politics. He was not man o wealth and standing He had not been trusted by the people with a great office Phean did not colonize mere voter but it was his design to have Murphy elected oi- pervisor He made spacious plea that the course was legal in the interest of good government-waS indeed laudable. So well did he present the case that for the nonce he convinced MT. Murphy that no evil was being done.
 But to the colonist there came second and wiser thought He reflected that the course was morally, even if not legally wrong, and withdrew lie went back to his home and left the Mayor to handle the purity business without him. MT. Murphy IS an up right citizen, his word acceptable wherever he IS known Moreover, it is in this instance enforced by circumstantia evidence. There is no escape tor the Mayor from the conclusion that he has been caught in deliberate attempt not only to colonze voter, but a candidate If Sternberg merited lite term, what shall it be said Phelan merits?
 The Mayor is backed by the unclean Examiner and the equally nasty Bulletin Possibly he could have officially survived the handicap of such friend ship as this but when he is exposed as trckster, his insncerty made plain, his vrtuous words robbed of their effect his pious attitude shown to be can't ing pose it may be said that he has brought about his own defeat Neither the throwing of mud nor money can save him now.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Junction with the County Judge (changed 6y subsequent act to a Judge of the Superior CourD and Auditor of said city the books of the Treasurer and other officers of said city and county having the collection, and custody of public funds, their duty to SEE and count over all the moneys remaining in the hands of such Treasurer or other officer"
 Who framed the consolidation act?
 Horace Hawes.
 What was his purpose in inserting the words "see and count?"
 shrewd old man, who believed that the proper way to keep public official hay ing the handling and custody of public money honest was to make him be hon. est, and see that he was not tempted. He knew that if the president of the Board of Supervisors did his duty as re- his own eyes. no gold bricks or iron to- kens in bags could be foisted on him for genuine money. and he knew that if the Treasurer or other official had to show once a month the amount of coin his books called for as a balance he could not have an opportunity to play the f1im-ham game and Appropriate the peoples money
 Who is the president of the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco?
 James D. Phelan.
 Did he do his duty as such officer as re- quired by the law?
 In one matter he did not. He willfully neglected to SEE AND COUNT the money m the nandS or the Clty and county Treasurer, and allowed him to play the flim-fiam game and at the same time cast stain on the fame of the city by proclaiming to the world that it had a dishonest official.
 Can man who will neglect a plain duty of the highest importance be trusted in the administration of public affairs?
 A man who can be false to his trust in one matter can be false in every matter and therefore should not be trusted with further opportunity to mismanage pub lie affairs. E. c. s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
CHOPPERS WEEKLY EXPLAINS.

HERE has been doubt among the few
 who pay attention to the attitude of the Bull
 letn on political questions to the excuse Brothers has for his conduct Others among the few have never had any doubts.
 The Bulletin says 1t avors Julius Kahn for Con gress because he is the nominee of the Republican party An excellent reason MT. Brothers, con vincing reason one which does your persplcuity proud You might have added that he happened 10 be the best man for the position
 But the Bulletin in its feeble way is for Phelan for Mayor Why? Phe1an is not the nominee of the Republican party He is Democrat. It might al most be said that he is THE Democrat. He is the whole party, brains and appetite. Surely he IS not being supported because he is Republican, or do the Bulletin heathen in their blindness bow down to the little god of Democracy and not realize what they are doing? If the fact that Kahn is Republican is sufficient for supporting him. ought to be sufficient reason for supporting the whole ticket From the diadem of the Bulletin editor there is lack ing the jewel of consistency.
 When a paper throws its trhe of influence to one man because he is Republican, and at the same time whoops things up for another candidate who the other ticket, 1t ought to be explicit. Other wise unkind people will think that 1t has been pur- chased. Such a suspicion would be painful to per son SC decately sensitive as Brothers. Another planation is due even overdue. The Bulletin has given no reason for being Pheans creature It must have reason. Why not be frank? II there price paid there would be $ubdued Satisfaction in knowing what Brothers thinks himself worth.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
AROUND THE
 CORRIDORS

1rdga N Blackstone of Ventura Is at the Grand.
 John Fennell the Yreka capitalist, Is at the Palace.
 c. J. Lowrey, the Fresno insurance man, is at the Grand
 Frank H. Buck, the Vacaville banker, Is at the Palace. Dr. A. M. Henderson of Sacramento is a guest at the Lick.
 F. D. Nicol, a prominent Stockton at- torney, is at the Russ
 w. R. Carithers, a general merchant or St. Helena, IS at the Lick.
 S. K Porter, part owner of the Bailol mine, Is at the Occidental.
 Professor c. c. Clark of Santa Cruz is registered at the California
 H. B. Delevay, a well-known mining man of Sonora, Is at the Lick.
 A. Scale has returned from the Klon- dike and is new at the California
 E.I. Woodman. candidate for State Printer, is a guest at the California e. c. Beckman, a prominent general merchant of Portland, is at the Grand.
 George Lingo, a prominent Birds Land ing cattle man, Is a guest at the Grand
 De Vries Van Doesburg. a prominent vineyardist of St. Helena, Is at the LICK
 H. Kind. a well-known general mer- chant of Eureka, Nev., is at the Grand. Preston Woods, owner of the Eagle Bird mine at Emigrant Gap, is stopping at the Lick
 pr. A. H. Mitchell. the well-known San Jose physician, is a recent arrival at the Occidental.
 A. Brown of Milton, Calaveras County a candidate for the Board of EQualiza- tion, is a guest at the Lick.
 George L. Arnold. a member of the Board of Equalization at Los Angeles, is a recent arrival at the Lick.
 Richard R. Dobell, M. P, of Quebec, and family, arrived here yesterday in pr1- vate car and are at the Palace.
 United States Senator Joseph Simon of Portland, Or, is at the Palace. He is ac- companied by Messrs. G. A. Still and G. Glass
 Dr. Charles V Cross, a San Francisco physician, returned on the Doric on Mon day from an extensive tour through China and Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
HOW TO COUNT
 PUBLIC FUNDS.

The class in city politics was in session and the master asked a number of ques- tions that were pertinent and of decided importance to the voters of this city at this time.
 Define president of the Board of Super yisors in San Francisco.
 The Mayor, elected by the city and county at large. is the president of the Board of Supervisors, and 1t is his duty to preside at all sessions of the board without the right to vote
 What are the specific duties of the pres ident of the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco?
 The law says: "It shall be the duty of the president of the Board of Supervisors vigilantly to observe the official conduct of each Supervisor in his district, and of all public officers of the. city and county, and take note of the fidelity and exacti- tude, or the want thereof. with which especially in the collection, custody. ad, mfnistration and disbursement of the pub lie funds and property. What must he do In the carrying out of his specific duties?
 The consolidation act says: "The presi- dent of the Board of Supervisors. in con
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
SAVED BY 4 CIGARETTE.

NA ISS GENEVIEVE RANSOM of Nebraska
 is to be congratulated. She got as far as the altar with young man, and there he left her. Of course she tainted for the surprise consider able and the wedding feast had been prepared re- gardless The almost groom baked because he de tected the breath of the bride the faint and yet significant odor of cigarette He turned upon her, spoke the accusing words and then turned upon his heel and went away from there.
 Fortunately she did not attempt any defense Per .haps had she pleaded tearfully he would have re- tented Possibly if her big brother had given him a kick he would have braced up. In which case, Gene vieve instead of being free and at liberty to smoke cigarettes would have been tied until death divorce to tyrant Undoubtedly the deserter has all the ele ments of domestic boss He would have ruled the house with a rod of iron and probably placed his wife on an allowance of one print dress year. Now she can pucker her rosy lips around as many cigarettes as she pleases.
 It seems that she had promised to the prac- tce but just hour before the time for the nony had been induced by bridesmaid to take a farewell whf In swearing off any habit the reformer is accorded the privilege of tapering There is no wisdom in giving the sensibi1ities violent wrench when they be trained to ways by pleasant degrees. The surprise in the whole matter is not mitch the conduct of the groom, who must be reck- oned crank, but the fact that Nebraska girls indulge in cigarettes There has been idea that this habit among American women was confined to cities, but that the pastoral stretches of the Middle West contained yellow fingered bachelor maids with breaths redoent not of the wholesome onion but of tobacco. Nevertheless, while in no manner lending approval to the course of the bachelor maids, they have right to follow 1t if they choose, and any man to be scared from the altar by it does not constitute grave loss.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Carbon. old Flemish and gray oaks. fine mat gifts, ebony and little, narrow mold ings in bright green, blue and violet bronzes are the latest for pictures frames. The Taber-Prang and Hargreaves colored photographs mounted on glass with pro- iecting gilt corners find great favor with the public this fall We have them all at popular prices. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,, Al Market street
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
sutro Railroad Assessment.

An order was made by Judge Coffey di- recting Mrs Emma Merritt and w. H. R. Adamson, executors of the will of the late Adolph Sutro. to pay an assessment of g share on 21.3 BIO shares of the cap> ital stock of the Sutro Railroad Com pany, owned by the estate of the dead capitalist. It was shown that through the anxiety of creditors of the road to enforce payment of claims it was neces- sary that the assessment should be paid
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
ANU 5 SEMENTA

Baldwin-"Love Harness" Columbia-''By Sad Sea Waves" Alcazar-"The Wife"
 Morosco's-" Straight From the Heart" Tvoli-"The Queen.' Orpheum-VaudeviIe New Comedy Theater-"where's MatldaT Alhambra, Eddy streets-Vaudevtlle. Chutes-Lillian Stewart. Vaudeville and the Zoo. Clay Hall-Second Heinrich Recital IhursdaS Evening.
 Olympia corner Mason and Eddy streets-specialties. Association Auditorium-Concert- Hall-AasQuerade Ball. Saturday october zS Baths-Swimmng In
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
nMrs winslow,s Soothing svrur"

mothers for their children while Teething with perfect success. It sootf the child, softens the gums allays Pain cures Wind Coic reg ulates the Bowels and Is the beat remedy for Diarrhoeas, whether arising from teething or other causes. For sale by Druggists in every mart of the world. Be and ask for Mira
 winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c a bottle. @
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
cA11FoRN1ANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1S.-Dr. M Gardner of San Francisco is at the Gilsey. D. J. Needbury of San Francisco is at the Plaza. c. A. Debney of San Francisco is at the Empire. NJ. Goldsmith of San Francisco is at the Holland. A. J. Lowen- berg of San Francisco is at the Broadway Central.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Don't this old injury hurt you when vou attempt to run?" asked the examin- ing surgeon of a candidate for enlistment.
 9Course it does. If yer lool1in' for sol diers what's going to run just count me out "-Detroft Free Press.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

This highly refined pure cream of tartar-the product of the healthfu grape-is the material from which pure and healthfu baking powder must be made. More expensive of course, than other ingredients frequently used but being heaIthu itself adds heathfuness to the food instead of degrading do the baking powders that degraded in quality to meet degraded price
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
Through Tourist Car to St. Paul.

This car is nicely upholstered in leather, leaves every Tuesday night, no change. Goes via Shasta route and Northern Pacific Rail- way The scenic line of the continent. Tick ats on sale to all Eastern cities at lowest rates T. K. stateler. general agent. 63S Market st.. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

highly refined, pure and heathfu cream of tartar It's great qualities have made it famous in every country in the world and it is the most appreciated of all baknc preparations by all good cooks and up-to-date house. keepers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). 51O Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1o42.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

'Do you know. MT Gilley." said Miss Sears, enthusiastically, that have rid den a century,"
 "Oh. come, now, Miss Sears,'' replied MT. Gilley, ''you cawn't have done that, doncher know, because bicycles haven't t been invented that long, aw."-Detroit Free Press.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Vanderbilt remarked that the public might be damned. Phelan echoes the remark, and an unrea- sonable public objects. for times have changed
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
It comes from grapes and is yielded in the process of Wine-making, most
 extensively in France and Italy.

Cream of tartar is brought in crude state to this country where theequarters of the entire importation refined to the highest grade in the works of the Royal Baking Powder Company
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

The Rev. Mir Mead was not convicted of vagrancy because there evidence against him. Eleven jurors out of twelve thought him innocent and what the other juror thought is matter for speculation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
AUCTION SALES.

By Frank w. Buttered-This day, October N Furnture at 1916 Broder1ck street, at Il clock
 By Kiip Co.-Thursday. October 20 Horses at corner Ness streets at Il o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Nobody can blame the Mayor for laughing when charged with illegal acts. In fact his only chance to laugh is between now and November &
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

According to the Examiner the present Board of Supervisors is vile crew. Perhaps the allegation gives little ground for dispute, but it must be membered that this same crew was selected by Mr. Phelan.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

HOTEL DEL CoRONADO-Take advantage of the round-trip tickets. Now only s6O by steamship including fifteen days board at hotel; longer stay s2 50 per day. Apply at x New ontgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

As all of the bad Indians but have agreed to surrender there is hardly probability of general war. The troops available ought with the raw mate rial to be able to make the solitary renegade good.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Misled by an exaggerated idea of his own impor tance, Phelan says, "The King can do no wrong" Only Phean isn't king.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Commercial lunch. il to 3. Among the Bar reIs s6s Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19
sWEaRs TO ITS OWN DECAY.

HERE are few occasions on which any neces
 sity appears for believing anything the Exam
 iner may say but inclined to think it truthful when it swears its loss of circulation. For months it has been going down hill and with tender regret we have called attention to the fact
 During September the daily circulation, according to its own affidavit maker, PISA less than during August This is a great decline Details lack ing, however There is no showing of what part of this circulation went the garbage crematory Such circulation may justly be termed paid" for the burning of it entails an expense of cubic yard
 While this falling off has taken place the Examiner has been making desperate efforts through the pub lication of stupid puzzles and the promise of prizes to popularize itself. Doubtless this scheme has suited in the sale of many extra copies and without it the showing would have been by far for the paper itself though better for the community.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Phelan has had one Board of Supervisors. He is trying to pick another There is no reason for thinking his judgment has improved
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

This week; best eyeglasses, specs; 15c, 4Oc: 65 Fourth street; look out for No. 65 .
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

When Mayor Phelan is detected in an act which seems contrary the spirit of the law he explains that it is in the interest of good government
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

The army has nothing in esteem by gossing the offense of two officers Honolulu who while drunk, placed themselves exhibition. It is not probable that the army square itself by being severe with privaes who similarly obstrep erous
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

When Dewey shall reach this city the people will be too busy welcoming him inquire as to his politics
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Cal. giace fruit soc per lb at Townsend's' .
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

According to the Mayor there are four wards in this city which cannot furnish anybody fit repre- sent them in the Board of Supervisors There must be better excuse than this for colonization"
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

One boy has shot another at Quincy, as usual en- ployng empty rifle for the purpose. The Coroners jury returned verdict of accidental death, but the death was not accidental. It was criminal
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Mayor Phelan laughs at a practice for which Stern berg went to San Quentin for term of years al- though at the time he said the offender ought have a life sentence. The difference is that now the of fender is Phelan
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

When it is reflected that the present Board of Stu pervisors IS made up of the personal selections of the Mayor when the fact is recalled that 1t has been corrupt and inefficient the circumstance that the Mayor declares there are four wards in the city from which no fit citizens can De selected as Supervisors does not seem to be in the nature of compliment
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Since the Examiner has its spy system in opera tion it might keep track of Phelan we'll as of Pat ton The public is really interested in the way the Mayor spends his time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-10-19

Spanish officials to be sorry that they yielded but the time is late for any but vain regrets How ever if they an opportunity to yield again, in all likelihood they can get it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-06-02

WASHINGTON, May 3O.-The navy de-
partment received, about 1890 o'clock
this morning, dispatch from Commo-
dore Schley stating that the Spanish
feet is in the bay of Santiago de Cuba
and that he has seen and recognized the
vessels.
The advices from Commodore Schley
indicate that he is now and has been
for several days guarding the entrance
to the bay of Santiago de Cuba.
Commodore Schley has not only his
own squadron, but two or three vessels
besides at his command, and it is not
believed to be possible for the Spanish
admiral to escape with his feet, either
by day or by night.
No information is obtainable as to the
intentions of Commodore Schley.
Whether he will endeavor to force an
entrance to the bay and seek battle
with the Spanish squadron is not
known, but such a course at present is
not regarded as likely. 1t would be the
better, in the opinion of some naval Off
cials, to keep Cervera and his vessels
safely in the harbor, where they are as
absolutely useless as they would be at
the bottom of the sea.