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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
RUSSIAN TACTICS I'm FINLAND.

HUSSIAN statesmen are past masters OF the art
- OF holding conquered peoples in subjection by
exciting among them all forms OF antagonism
that craft can manage to foment, whether OF race
or creed, or class. They applying such tao
tics in Finland Recent r. ports from the province
announce that the suppression OF the ancient consttu
ton, which guaranteed the sefgovernment of the
Firms has been followed by the appearance of Rus
sian enissares among the peasants seeking to stir
an agrarian agitation among the andess against the
landowners
According to a recent issue of Finland, journal
devoted to the cause of the Finnish people, the
peasants have been told that under the Russian Gov
ernment their holdings will be considerably increased
at the expense of the present propretors 1t be-
ieved however, the Finnish peasants will not be de-
ceived by the promise to any great extent, of
them are fairly we'll educated and are familiar with
what befe the peasants of the Baltic provinces who
believed similar tales from Russian officials when their
liberties were at stake and who are now repentng
their folly.
1t appears, moreover that in Finland there is not
a sufficiently large number OF landhodings to
excite the cupdity of the landless or to give
rise to a widespread antagonism among the
people. According to the latest official reports
there were in Finland I177o4 cultivated farms
and of these only 26o4 contained more than
small farms ranging from to acres Out of the
total 365oooo hectares contained in the province the
nobility own but 364,437, or less than per cent.
On such showing it appears unlikely there will
be any predisposon on the part of the peasants of
Finland to the antagonsms the Russian statesmen
are trying to engenderIt is noted furthermore that
the Firms pretty well aware that about 25,ooo,ooo
peasants on the verge of starvation because
of heavy taxation and military burdens laid upon
them They will therefore have no great desire for
reorganization OF Finland the Russian system
The Finnish patriots in the meantime we'll under
stand the danger OF such agitatons the Russians
are trying start and doing all in their power to
prevent them. Large landowners are cooperating
to assist the proprietary peasants acquire land
if being strongly felt that making every Finlander
full proprietor in the soil will be the surest way Of
keeping the whole people stable and united in the
struggle for the preservation OF its ancient liberties
and rights.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

T. ]. Field, a banker of Modesto, is at
the Palace.
f. Phiscator, prominent Klondiker, is
at the Grand.
H. G. Hills, Justice of the Peace at Oro-
vile, is at the Russ.
w. D. Tillotson, a mining man of Red
ding, is at the Palace.
A. w. Fox. mining man of Grants
Pass, is at the Grand.
c. L. Stilson, ex-County Clerk of Butte
County, is at the Russ
w. H. Workman, ex-Mayor of Los An
geles, is at the Palace.
Richard Rule, a governmental agent of
Ell Paso, is at the Lick.
T. C. White and O. ]. Woodward, bank
ers of Fresno, are at the Lick.
c. H. Fitch of the United States Geo
logical Survey is at the Occidental.
R. S. Brown of the secret service is here
from Los Angeles and is staying at the
Occidental.
Lieutenant Commander Guttner was one
Of the passengers on the Alameda which
arrived yesterday. He is stopping at the
California,
C. N. Sterry, the chief counsel of tbe
Santa Fe Railroad and recently appointed
the successor of E. f. Preston, counsel
of the Valley Road arrived last night
with his family and'sis stopping at the
Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

LOVER" holds one disappointment
-Ressie Fairbain. To live up to
reputation gained in night is
~ to live breathlessly, and Bessie
respires this week very evenly. cast un-
gratefully she does one tame speclaIly
and exit unmourned. She rs evidently pest
as an intrusion-as part of the regular
action she does not seem remarka bic. 1t
cannot be that her genius is unstable. But
Glover itself, with it's merry ana pa
thetic solos and fine ensemble work.
makes amends for any Illustrate nope
Little Marie Tempest, Marian Manola
Mason and the ever to be mourned Oudln
made Gotham love the opera and SteIld
became the tenor drawing room ballad OF
the Four Hundred. The Grand opera
house cast is entirely adequate to the de-
mands of the pretty music and very.
even performance is the result; WaltZ
time is conspicuous in solo and chorus
and simple waltz music always Appeals.
Especially good are the quintet and chofuS
of the third act and the prayer at the
close. In fact that prayer is the only
good drop in the opera. The others are
limp and almost foolish in their SIM
plicity. The third act is also favored
with q most realistic battle ERECT ana
bit of unintentiOnal humOr in the return
of Rudolph. Mr. PersSe, from the neat
of that awful battle, spotless and eXqul-
site as walking court ceremony; But
you should see the other man. what
fine subject for a medical student. He
stands and sings, a dripping archery tar
get and no one binds up his wounds,
Color harmony is generally well looked
to with the chorus. but artistic dressing
is an accident with the principals-one
week creations that the best costumer
would not be ashamed to claim, and the
next personified ugliness. A little thought
full esthetic direction would lessen the
chance of criticism and add nothing to the
expense account, Because these principals
are uniformly conscientious and satisfac-
tory in their work these remarks are
trimmed with reluctances, but the trim
ming does not alter the foundation, as L
should like it to stand. One of the maga-
zines very graciously and courteously 90
speaks this month of critics out for good
"copy'-ready to seize every opportunity
for keen shafts of irony and broad stabs
of ridicule making their bread and butter,
or rather their cold bottle and cigars, in
a purely business way The truth is, that
although their vocation prompts the
looking for white stones to shy at, they
do not fly over the dramatic world like
buzZards looking for caTrion and missing
more sights than they see. At the Grand
Opera-house, when the opera is we'll Sc
lected, they see a conscientious, enter
tanning, good performance, giving back in
even payment, and often with interest,
any expenditure of time and money. Next
week Paul Jones" is the attraction.
CHARLOTTE THOMPSON.
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The Hint Cost a Cigar.

Bluffkins is a good-hearted sort of a
chap, fond of his llttle joke, but he is not
remarkable for his generosity, and his
little failing.
On the occasion in question Bluffkins
was smoking a cigar. This was not in it
self remarkable; what surprised Webb
was that the cigar was really good Bluff
kins smoked with calm serenity.
II wonder if he has the mater thought
Webb Then he said aloud: :.
Fine cigar you're smoking, Bluffkins. "
Eyes"
Webb waited for the hint to take effect,
but his desire vas destined to remain un-
gratifed so he aGueu: Who gave it to
YOU ?'-EXchange.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
LATEST STORIES
Of the
FUNNY MAN.
Couldn't Solve the Puzzle.

He was evidently unaccustomed to rail-
way travel and was keenly alert to the
possibility of acquiring information as the
train rolled along. Gazing al the flying
landscape, his brain was puzzled by the
little signposts beside the track bearing
the single letter r or w. He stopped the
porter and asked him the meaning of the
signs.
"Oh' said he, denis whistle and ring
posts fer de engineer.
The traveller, pondered and became only
the more perplexed; In despair he repeat
ed his question to the conductor.
Those signs are for the information OF
the engineer" replied the conductor; ne
is to whistle or ring at certain points, as
indicated by those initial letters.
Yes" said the traveller. so ! under
stood the porter; but | thought he must
be mistaken. l know w stands for wiring,
but how in thunder do you spell whistle
with an R?"-Argonaut.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Would Not Give Him the Chance.

A well-known naval officer has beau
tiful daughter young lieutenant, with
no resources but his pay, fell in love with
her, and asked the old gentleman for her
hand. The father at once taxed him with
the fact that he had only his pay-hardly
enough to keep him in white gloves and
burnish his brass buttons
What you say is true, sir; but when
you married you were only a midshipman,
with even smaller pay than mine. How
did you get along?" asked the lieutenant,
who believed he had made the most dip
lomatic of defenses. But he was mis-
taken.
''I lived on my father-in-law for the
first ten years. thundered forth the Graf
ty old admiral, but I'll be hanged If you
are going to do it!"-The Verdict
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Had His Wit About Him.

A certain Irish member of Parliament,
popular and a bachelor, had been very
polite to the daughter of the house where
he was visiting, When the time came for
him to go, the too-anxious mamma called
him in for serious talk.
I'm sure l don't know what TO say"
she went on "tis reported all around
that you are to marry Letitia'
Just say that she refused me, quietly
advised the parliamentarian.-
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Thanks for The Call.

Editor. Call-Dear Sir: Let me thank
you on behalf of the officers and crew of
the Concord for your kindness in sending
us the files of your valued newspaper
Wherever the ship may be if mail comes
in we are sure to get our bundle of Calls,
and they are eagerly read and passed
around. l wish you could understand how
much dull monotony has been relieved by
your thoughtful kindness. Sincerely yours,
J. B. BRIGGS,
Lieutenant Commander, Commanding
u. S. S. Concord, Lingayen Gulf, P. L.,
July Is, 1899.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
English as She Is Spoke.

When Max ORell, the French lecturer,
announced to his mother, a good but ig-
norant old French lady, that he was 60
ing to America, she was shocked and hor-
rified at his daring in adventuring so far
into the uncivilized wilds. What Ian
guage do they speak,, she demanded =.
ing.
7Why, Max" she said, with deep seri-
BUSINESS, II have heard several English
gentlemen declare that no American
spoke English. Exchange.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

which provides for the TeeGxery OF dbaa dam
sgsS sSpefa fF0m ana PsffiTi2 P}afiing e attend rfal
when vdpR1 Summoned was decided eddy by Justice
Of the Peace Qunne yesiffferiqag ytiff i1 sn action G "A
sG,fBt o. trial to in Pate teG q
Meagher but he failed to obey the the sub biT,
Rena recoyer MaazSedd So damages for his refusal to
obey the subpoena. After reVdleWlng+ f,Vde deNn+ tns ne
facts Judge Dunno gave judgment as
prayed,
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enthusiastically: Beautiful sport; sixty
birds-sixty birds in two hours, and only
missed two shots!" A quiet gentleman
sitting in the corner put down his paper,
rushed across the compartment and
grasped him warmly by the hand. al
low me to congratulate you, sir; 1 am
professional myself" Professional sports
man." mo; professional liar. "-Tit-Bits.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
cALIFoRN1ANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-George w. Van
Spiegel of Los Angeles is at the Hoff-
man. A. P. Patrick of San Francisco is
at the Imperial. Colonel S. Toplitz of Los
Angeles is at the Vendome. j.. p. Hopkins
of San Francisco is at the Martin. Charles
Durham of San Francisco is at the Co.'S
mopolitan.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
e highway around the WC

Another steamer has come down from Alaska with
a crowd OF lucky gold hunters, but their number,
though considerable, is small in comparison with
that Of the crowds that went with them when they
started on the search The few who strike it rich
come home in the cabin and get their names in the
papers, but the others either stay in the snow or
come home in the steerage and say nothing
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Unknown MAN Drowned

The body of an unknown man was found
floating III the bay yesterday. morning
near the foot of Spear street. The body
had been in the water for several dayS.
40 years old. with reddish mustache. He
wore coat of dark diagonal, gray jean
trousers and laced pointed shoes The
cations -N-ANAAA
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

The interchange of compliments between Secre-
tary Root and General Miles may be only official
courtesy, but is better than the heartfelt talk that
went on between the general and the former Secre-
tary of War.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-J. D. Maxweu
of San Francisco is at the Riggs House
H. A. FELTON, of San Francisco is at the
st. James.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

General Bates has returned to Manila from his con-
ference with the Moros and that the Sultan
is friendly and recognizes sovereignty, but as
nothing is said OF pension for him there will be
dread suspicion the has been censored.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
1.-THE CALL" PRIZE
GUESSING CONTEST

The winner of the prize guessing
contest as to the exact day, hour,
minute and second when the trans
port Sherman would be sighted will
be announced in next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

The British community in South Africa entertans
very emphatic opinion that permanent peace in
the Transvaal may be only by disarmament of
the Beers. The fellow with gun always was con-
sidered to be dangerous
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

Only three square inches a two-oot map of
Luzon has been conquered by the American troops.
The military authorities might advantageously adopt
the policy of the gentleman who demanded foot
every time he received an inch.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

CaHfornia-"A Bachelors Honeymoon"
Coumba-"A Southern Gentleman"
Orpheum-Vaudevile
Tivoli-"Cavalerla Rustcana' and 'TPagHacci"
Acazar-' Romeo Juliet
-house-'Clover."
Chues Theater-Vaudeville every afternoon
and evening.
Olympia corner and Ellis streets-Speciates
Sfania-Marlet street, Eighth
Sutro Baths-Swimming Races.
Recreation Park-Basebal to-day.
Park-Grand performance tomorrow.
Golden Agricultural District No. Traces to-day
Alhambra Theater Benefit 10 John w Sladei Saturday
evening September ,.
California Fair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to Is.
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Her First Attempt.

Maud Muller on summer day
Through the meadow dug her way.
The turf flew high and Maud grew lame
OF golf it was her maiden game.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

1t is said that of the French generals testify
in the Dreyfus with the afrighted counenances
OF men who had just awakened from a terrifying
nightmare Perhaps it is the threat Of a coming
reality rather than dream which stamps fear in their
faces
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

bond of sympathy appears to have been estab-
lished between the market women Of Paris and the
French agitator, Guerin. The invectve of the dema-
gogue probably won the good will of the ladies.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26

what do you think of the artist, AL
bino, who painted a spider web upon the
ceiling so naturally that a chambermaid
spent the whole morning trying to sweep
it away"
There may be such an artist, but / do
not believe In the existence Of such a
chambermaid. Exchange.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Very Low Rates East

On August % and 30 the popular sants Fs
route VIII sell tickets to Philadelphia and re-
turn turn at lne very low rate Of SIS S. Occa-
sion. National Encampment. G. A r. Call at
s2S Market St for full particulars.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
NEW POINT DECIDED.
Judge Dunno Gives Judgment Agains,
a Witness Who Disobeyed
Summons.

The first action, 1t is said, instituted for
the purpose of recovering damages under
section 1892 of the Code of Civil Procedure
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
Largo variety OF chocolates. Townsend,s.

Strong horehound candy, 15c. Townsend'ss
Treat your friends to Townsend's Cali
fornia glace fruits, SOC per ID. in fire.
etched boxes. 627 Market. Palace Hotel.
Special Information supplied daily 70
business houses and public men hy lha
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Mont-
gomsry street. Telephone Main 1912
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15r: lsiegert's Angostura Bitters-acknowl--
suseu suss tne world over as the greatest known
regulator of the stomach and bowels.
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- Scene-Railway carriage on the Midland
Railway. Enter a colonel with gamebag
and case of guns. Colonel (to passengers,
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-26
BRONZE BADGER FOR THE WISCONSIN.


delegation of Milwaukee citizens The badger which is in couehing at
The
mounted either Wisconsin
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

OLD BRASS-sub, City. 1t is said that
a solution of oxalic acid makes the best
liquid for cleaning old brass.
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NEW YORK REPRE- SENTATIVE,
PERRY LUKENS JR..............2 % Tribune Building
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CHICAGO NEWS STANDS.
House; p. Co.: Great Northerz Hotel;
Fremont House; Auditorium Hotel
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NEW YORK CORRESPONDENT,
c. C. CARL TON. Herald Square
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"CLOVER WINS
WITH PRETTY
WHLTZ MUSIC

G~LovER" holds one disappointment
Bessie Fairbain. To live up to
renutation gained in a night IS
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-15
Masons Accounted For.

.An exchange tells of a little Kansas girl writing the following on the wise man: king Solomon was man who lived ever so long ago. and in the coun- try that he lived in he was the whole push. He was an awful wise man. and one day two women came to him. each holding on to the leg of a baby. and both claiming it. And King Solomon wasn't feeling right well, and he said; Why couldn't that brat have been born twins and saved all this bother?" And he called for his sword and was going to chop the little baby in two, and give each f them a piece of it, when the one who was the mother of the baby, said; Stop; Solomon; stay thy hand. Let the old hog have it. If can't have a whole baby l don't have any Then King Solomon told her to take the ba- by and go home and wash it's face. for he knew it was hers. He told the other woman to go chase herself King Solo mon built King Solomon's temple, and was the father of all the masons. He had 700 wives aud 3O0 lady friends, and that's why there are so many masons in the world. My papa says King Sol omon was a warm member. and l think he was hot stuff myself. That's all l know about King Solomon" Smith County (Kas) Pioneer.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-15
The Bachelors Ball Last Night at
 Juneau More Exclusive.
SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON

The News man has frequently made mention of Juucau's Four Hundred. and taken as a body it cannot be sur passed any where. It iS exclusive. for who has ever heard of a Four Hundred that k not But in eNcIusivemess. the swell society organization has been outdoue and the Bachelors of that city are for the present entitled to carry q new broom at their helms. for they gave ball withdrawing their own language was tcuderCl to the ladies of Juneau. It took place last night at the Opera House and it was grand affair, speak ing of course from Four Hundred standpoint It was very formal. Even the stoop shouldered men had the crooks out of their backs and appeared as straight as arrows are supposed to be. for some six long hours the dance continued.
 The grand march occurred at half past ten o'clock and was led by Col. \. Allen Maltby and Mrs. Fred Howell. There were fifty couples in line. The grave and dignified Judge Delaney and and his wife were in the - procession. Louis L. BlumenthaI and his charming wife kept step to the music. Mr. $. Blum with "Pointed" coat. and the best dressed man in the house, looked awfully happy. Mir. Fred. Nowell also joined the walk. Editor Beddoe looked contented and happy and had selected a pretty partner. Wm. M. Hale, of Treadwell. was in his usual good hu- nor, and it seemed to us that he want ed to walk faster Judge Maloney and his partner marched well. Mir. Moore and his most estimable wife were among the handsOmest couples in the hall. Dr. and Mrs. MulhOland would have taken prize if any had been of fered. Mrs. John G. Held, prime ia vOrite in Juneau society, we noticed al
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-15


 commenced. Programs were used and everything ran along smoothly. There was no stealing partners OF pryiug men loose. It was too formal for anything of that kind. It was a nice. easy. quiet dance, and the only man that fell down WAS great big fellow that kicked the stove door shut. While he gave a kick with the right foot the left one slipped out from under him and down he came on his back at full length on the floor. No one laughed-it was too formal an affair.
 The display of wearing apparel was splendid. The men were handsomely dressed and a wcn,made good-titting Prince Albert seemed out of line The costumes of the ladies were mostly elegant. and our only criticism would be that with some not enough material was used-the body was not sufficiently covered. but this objection would only prevail in the minds of the unsophisti- cated, of whom we are which," but this was formal affair and as such ev- erything was all right.
 An elegant lunch was served on the stage. of which there was enough and plenty to spare. Every detail had ap- parently been considered and the par ty was the grand event of the season.
 Only two invitations were sent to Douglas City and half dozen to Tread well, but of the invited only two at tended. the News man being among the small number. Being stranger, con- paritively speaking, in the city across the pond. we desire to express our thanks to Editor Beddoe for his kind ness and considerations toward the writer which contributed so much to make the evening pleasant one forus.
 The committees who managed this beautiful and eloquent party were;
 FLOOR COMMITTEE. A. Allen Maltby, Henry Shattuck. D. Ledbetter, Alfred E. Maltby, Allen Shattuck, w. 4. Beddoc.
 PATRONESSES.
 Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Novel;.
Douglas Island news., 1899-02-15

Photos of the herring catch OH DDugIaS bach, by Winter E Pond. can be had at Elliott's drug store.
 Leave orders for fash-light photos taken at the Congregational church at Elliott's drug store.
 Thieves and Burglars.
 Two valises were stolen from the To. peka at Juneau about noon today. \ store on Front street in that city was also burglarized last night. The off ccrS are after the criminals. but they had not been located at the time of go- ing to press.
 Winter X Pond have made some ex. cellent interior views of the Congrega. tional church. On sale at Elliott's drug store.
 Winter & Ponds studio will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Wednesday Feb. 22nd,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-05-26
EGG ROLLING.
An Unusually Large Crowd Make
Merry In the White House
Grounds Easter Monday.

Thousands of people fockcd to the
grounds which surround the executive
mansion to watch the army of children
indulge in their annual sport of egg
rolling on Easter Monday. The young
and old, rich and poor, white people
and negroes, Cinnamon, japanese, and,
perhaps, people of every nation were
there. Eggs were cheap, and the street
urchins ms well as the petted children
of fashionable families were well sup
piled, and only few of those who live
in dire poverty were without fancy col
ored eggs. This did not rob the latter
class of happiness, however, as they
stationed themselves at the bottom of
the hills and captured the eggs rolled
down by those who had been favored
by fortune.
1t was the largest crowd which has
ever visited the White House grounds,
and many distinguished men were no.
ticed. The density of the crowd was
attributed to President McKinley's
popularity, and it is said many cams
solely TO catch glimpse of him. Every
one was disappointed, however, as the
president attended the funeral of Gen.
t'lagler, and did not return until the
crowd had dispersed. The marine
band occupied stand in the grounds.