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The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOOD
CITIZENS.

= OVERNOR ROOSEVELT, in address be-
I fore the summer school of Ocean Grove, n. J.,
- gave to the cultured audience that gathered 20
hear him plain talk their political duties and the
extent to which they are responsible for the short
comings of government, whether OF the nation the
State the city.
1t is idle said the Governor, for class of people
calling themselves good citizens to try to set them
selves apart from politics. for in a country such
ours the political lie in the long correspond
to the social and the business life. In the end our
politicians must be exactly what the people allow them
to be- They must represent the people-perhaps the
virtue perhaps the vice, perhaps the Indifference of
the people
To those would-be reformers who think they are
really doing something for reform by mere denun
Citations OF politicians this plain statement was di-
rected: "In blaming the bad politician do not forget
that we are ourselves to blame for permitting his
stence Again, do not let fall into the mistake of
thinking that shall make politics better by
Mysteries in any shape or form. Windy denunclation
of all politicians good and bad is the very thing most
advantageous to the bad politician, because such de
nuncation being one-half false loses all practical
effect as is impossible to separate the from the
false"
That the intelligence of San Francisco has learned
the lesson Roosevelt undertook to teach at Ocean
Grove has been proven by the results OF the
primaries. There remains, however, the danger that
the people may not continue to live up to the STAN
dard of civic patriotism illustrated in that contest If
the good citizens who triumphed on that day should
now sit down contented with their victory it is safe
to say the defeated bosses would soon rally their
strength and devise of getting back at
least part of their former power in the municipal
government
The fight for good government in San Francisco
41,o
ing the completeness OF that victory bosses and
the yellow journal 1t will go until the polls close
election day. The gangs of spoilsmen who seek to
the municipal government for their profit are
treess workers. ceaseless potters and have cunning
that for some purposes almost as we'll wis
dom Against their efforts the intelligence of the peo-
pie must be always guard
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repetition of the blunder of o6 will be able to shape
the policy of the party year The fact that goia
Democrat has been nominated for Governor IN Zen
lucky is also pointed as another evidence that the
old Bryanite fervor is giving place return OF COM
mon
1t is OF course well understood the elimination OF
free silver from the year means the de-
feat OF Bryan for denomination. His candidacy would
make the money question the predominant issue IN the
minds of the business elements OF the people despite
every "ffort that could be made by himself or by his
party to set it aside He is fully dcnhed with the
silver Mckinley with the tariff and the IN
telligence of the country will trust him IN
position where his power in any way affect the
finances of the nation
That much is generally understood and agreed by
all the political experts who are considering the
future of Democracy. There is confusion, however,
in the discussion what issue with the adminlstra-
ton the Democrats could raise if the money question
be set aside 1t will be impossible to raise issue on
the subject of trusts, because the Republican party is
responsible for the existence OF trusts and is as
much opposed to their Objectionable features as any
Democrat be- Neither is it at all likely any sue
be gained in arrayng Democracy against the
policy OF the administration, for on that issue
Democracy is divided against itself.
The whole subject is OF no than speculative
interest 1t can hardly be called matter of national
concern. Whether the party cling to Bryan or turn
from him, whether it fight trusts ignore them
whether it denounce the foreign policy OF the ad-
mnistraton not will matter little 1t is as certain
as anything in the future be that Mckinley will
be eelected All debates concerning the probable
course Of the Democratic party national issues will
for some time to be but much ado about moth
ing. Until it has been purged not of Bryan only but
Of all the leaders who have made his supreme leader
ship possible there will be nothing for it in each
Presidential contest but to go forth, as Colonel
Watterson cnce said, ito march through a
slaughter house to open grave"
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AROUND THE
CORRIDORS

DR.. Leonard w. Ely of New York is at
the Palace.
G. M Engles. lumberman of Prima, is
at the Russ.
DR.. H Trowbridge of Fresno is stop
ping at the Lick.
Senator William Cutter of Paraiso
Springs is at the Grand.
William Beckman, the banker, of Sacra-
rnento is at the Grand.
w. w. Middlesoff, an attorney of Stock
ton, is registered at the Lick.
Fred Stoll, well-known mining man OF
Dawson City, is at the Russ.
Joe Craig. proprietor of Highland
Springs Hotel, is at the Grand.
William NJ. Thornton, a well-known
mining man and banker of Anaconda.
Mont, is guest at the Palace.
DR.. P. S. Kellog and DR.. w. r. Wash
burn. surgeons in the United States army.
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.

~ UR Eastern contemporaries as busily dis
| cussing the outlook of the Democratic party
- as if it were matter of concern to the nation
The signs of the skies visible along the distant hori-
are interpreted variousy. Some gazers perceive
in them evidences that Organism is declining others
see proofs that Organism is growing in strength A
considerable number assert the reconciliation OF sill
will be the issue in 1ooo in the last Presi
dental campaign while many convinced the party
will seek new leaders and new issues.
The action OF the Maryland Democrats in ignoring
the money question in their State platform this year
is taken proof that those who opposed to a
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ADJUSTMENTS.

california-'The Fairy Godmother"
CoIunbia-"The Adventures Lady Ursula" Monday
night.
Orpheum-VaudeviIle.
Orpheum-Our Fund Benefit Thursday afternoon,
August
Tivuli-''Faust"
Aloazer-"The Lady o Lyons
Grand House-'Faka-'
Chutes Free Theaer-vaudeVie every afternoon
Rnd evening.
Olympia, corner Mason Ellis strees-Specialties.
Understanding Races. etc.
Park-Basebau to-day.
Glen Park-Grand performance to-day.
Union Coursing Park-Coursng To-day.
Exposition Building, OaIland-CaheWak
Carnival Wednesday, August 16
Societys Concert. for
soldiers, Tuesday
10.
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Dishonored His Cloth

Henry Hadler. who deserted from the
California Heavy Artillery while stationed
at Lime Point and served a term on AL
Detective Ryan on a charge of petty
larceny. He is accused of stealing a LOT
Of grain bags from ]. Andrews barn, So
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

Apparently it is only necessary to cross river in
the Philippines to find oblivion. The fact that Fun
eton has not been heard of since the action for which
he received his promotion recalls the other fact that
Iully Gee Otis has dropped clear out OF sight since
he crossed the Rubicon on a cablegram
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President McKinlev and His wife

VIII travel over the Northern Pacific Railway
when they visit the famous Yellowstone Park
They intend viewing the new geyser that
spouts tremendous stream of boiling water
to the height of the Call building It's a
wonderful sight. Send &C in stamps for book
telling all about it to T. K. STATELER, Gen
ARt 63S Market st s F
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cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-F. A Bergen
and William L. Duncan Of San Francisco
are at the ST. James. Charles L. LLOYD
of Oakland is at the Metropolitan.
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cAL1FoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12-Howard t.
Thomas Jr. of San Francisco IS at the
Hoffman. Miss Alice Nelson of San Fran,
cisco is at the Gilsey. Miss l.. b. " VEN en-
Of San Francisco is at Marlborough. DR..
de Chantreaux Of San Francisco is at the
Martin.
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Very Low Rates East

On August 20 and SO the popular Sants Fs
route will sell tickets to Philadelphia and re-
turn at the very low rate Of $sS IS. Occa-
sion. National Encampment. G. A. r. Call ar
62S Market st. for full particulars.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

Recent reports from Guatemala indicate that Presi-
dent Cabrera has ordered the assassination OF many
OF his worthy subjects He may find himself some fine
olning in the predicament that ended the OF
son OF his boodthirsty predecessors-looking into
the muzze of a gun.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

The cannbalistic natives of the Solomon Islands
seem to carry their notions of friendship to the point
of intolerance According to Count Festetics, who
narrowly escaped providing feast for the savages
in his own adventurous person, the cannbals as
ready to eat friend as enemy
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

UNIFORMS-E. R., City. There Is no
,o1,- that nrescribes that the President
and the Vice President of the United
States shall wear uniform, nor IS there
any that provides that Governors Oh
States shall wear one.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

The storm king is exercising over Porto Rico and
Cuba devastating power OF which Spain had no sus-
picon much less force to command. And the new
protector of the islanders is as little able guard its
wards as Spain would have been.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

- CHARLES FROHMAN-M. c., City
Charles Frohman of theatrical fame Is
not in the city at this time nor Is he ex-
Dected here,
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EARTHQUAKE PREDICTIONs-su
scriber, City 1t was Falk who predicted
earthquakes in California, and one OF ms
predictions was that there would be one
In August, but he did not fix the date
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

ECOLE DEs BEAUX ARTS-A. s., City.
women as well as men are admitted as
students in the Ecole des Beaux Arts IN
France.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13
Cal. glace fruit soc per 10 at Townsend.s. .

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men hv tn
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 80. Nom
gomery street. Telephone Main 1049
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

RILLIARDS-A. S. B., City. The record
of billiards was published in the depart
ment of Answers to Correspondents ln
The Call of July q under the heading OF
Billiard Playing.
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INSPECTIONS. City. The baggage OF
emigrants departing from England Is not
subject to inspection by the officers OF the
Custom-houSe.
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

A DIyE-E. r. c., City. No one ever
dove from either the old or the new CHI
House into the ocean.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

THE STEAMER Gilman. N, City.
The Pacific Mail steamship China did ,pnc not
arrive in San Francisco in August, 1Sso: $50
She arrived July 20. 1896. and sailed Iqr
HongkCng on the 3Oth of the same month.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

AT GRAVELOTTE-J. T. NJ, City. The
greatest loss during the Franco-Prussian
war was at Gravelotte August Is; & 1870. The
French loss was 1928 out OF l20,0OO an9
includes 4449 killed, 51S9 wounded and 93S
missing.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

Alexander Mcdonald, the "Klondike king" seems
to be overwhelmed with distress because in one year
he accumulated liabilities aggregating 100000.
Most people would consider themselves almost
miraculously fortunate get their fellows to loan
them that amount in lifetime
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

REWARD FOR FINDING-J. K, City.
A person who in the State Of California
finds any valuable thing is entitled TO be
for all necessary expenses in
Ic,Irred in protecting the same, and is en-
titled TO a reasonable reward for keeping
the same for the OWner.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

The Yaqui Indians are inspired by belief that un-
der the guidance OF the strange Santa Teresa they
to journey TO heaven The military activity of the
Mexican Government already indicates that the trip
will he fully interesting but in another direction.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

TAX LEVY-A o. s., City. In San Fran
cisco the Board of Supervisors must on
or before the first Monday in May. annu-
aIlv lew the amount of taxes required to
be levied by law upon all property not ex-
ar1lrt from taxation.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

Fearful havoc has been done in the West Indies by
the recent hurricanes President Mckinley might
with profit issue order for the enlistment of few
OF them for service against the Filipinos.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

The Board of Works in Oakland is rapidly becom-
ing byword for the things it has planned and not
executed. Some wag has rechrstened it "the board
of words"
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

Dispatches from Havana contain the information
that General Jmnez, the revolutionary aspran the
Presidency of San Domingo, has sent agent to
New York. Pending further advces it is safe to as
sumo that he sent press agent
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

The dispatches declare that devastating hail storm
absolutely cleaned strip of land twelve miles wide.
The farmers in that part of the country likely to
Godlness
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

In prize-fght at Philadelphia the other night one
OF the principals weakened and claimed foul If that
not an evidence of chicken heart, what was it?
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

What picnic Chief of Police Lees would have if
tile criminals hereabout talkative M. Paul
Derouede and his confreres. Instead of sweatbox
he would need gag.
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CHICAGO NEWS STANDS.
p. O. News Co.; Great Nerthsrn dotsi
Ersront HoUssI Auditorium Hotel
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NEW YORK REPRE- SENTATIVE,
DERRY GCKENS ,IR.............2o 90 Tribune BuiIdini
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

PUBLIC PRINTERS. D. F., City. The
Public Printer at Washington, D. c., has
charge Of all business relating to. the pub
lie printing and binding. He appoints the
printing office and purchases all neces-
sary machinery and material.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

NEW YORK NEWS STANDS.
waIdbrf- Hotel; A. Brsnteno, II Union sSuaxs
S6rnTay Bin Hotel
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WASHINGTON %. cJ OFFICE. WeIIIn eton Hotel
j. l.. ENGLISH. CORRESPONDENT.
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FOR COMIC PAPERS-J., City. If you
believe that you have ability to write for
comic papers all you have to do is to sub
init some of your manuscript to the editor
of the paper you select. If the matter
meets with the approval of the editor you
will find a market for your Writings.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

VOLUNTEERS City. The follow
ing named States furnished volunteers
during the late war which We're sent to
RADIO, Iowa. Kansas. Minnesota, Montana,
Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ore
See, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
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NEW YORK CORRESPONDENT
&C. CARLTON. Herald S9ua
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MOTHS Subscriber, City. 1t is not the
moth that does the mischief but the mag
got which springs from the eggs deposited
in the early spring by the moth. Wherever
such are suspected to exist spraying with
camphorated alcohol or diluted creosote
is said to destroy the eggs. If in clothing
or furs these should be exposed to the sun
and well beaten, then wrapped in neWsna-
pers, as printers ink is deadly to the mag
got; or put some camphor in the chest Or
closet in which the articles are kept.
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

the published accounts give the exact
figures of the number of people killed dur
ing the bread riots of Italy in 1898. You
can obtain the information by sending
letter of inquiry to William F. Draper,
United States Embassador Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary, Rome,
IfalV
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JOHN D. sPREckELs Proprietor

C. GEORGE KROGNESS
Aaaaeer Foreien Advertising, Marquette Building,
CHICAGO
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RINGWORM-O. s., City. There are q
number of remedies for ringworm, but
this department cannot give such, as it
does not undertake to perform the func-
tions of a physician. A person so afflicted
should consult a reputable physician, as
there may be conditions which may re-
quire a sort of treatment which might be
directly opposite to any of the So-called
remedies which might be published
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

ORANGES-S City. 1t is impossible to
answer the question How many carloads
of oranges were shipped from this State
for the season ending May 1899? Do not
include lemons in giving reply" for the
segregated in the statistic of shipments.
but all go under the head of citrus
fruits
The San Francisco call., 1899-08-13

A NOTE Subscriber, City. If you hold
a note payable on demand dated June,
1892, and you have not received the money
due, you can not now sue, as the statute
of limitations runs against it, notwith-
standing the fact that in 1895 there was
made smaiI payment thereon. The limi-
tation does not run from the time Of the
last payment on note.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHIEF INDUSTRY.

The industries of Elizabeth City are
not confined to any one kind OF manu-
factory, product or enterprise, pu'
the chief industry, while others are on
a thriving basis. may be said to com
prise two great commodities OF the cir
ure State. and both of which are pre-
dominant in Eastern North Carolina
The fish industry has long since been
the handspring of progress of the en-
tire section, and Elizabeth City beng
situated in one of the finest shad ana
herring belts of the Southern States
naturally makes it the Capitalization
point. the, market and shipping place
for the great quantities of these when
are annually caught in the surround
ing waters. Another industry when
has later come up but has gained hfst
place in the commercial world OF East
ern North Carolina, the trade OF which
extends all over this and other coun-
tries, and which has caused the clrcu-
lation of millions of dollars through
the channels of trade of that section
and succeeded in establishing lasting
prosperity in this section, is the lum-
Der industry and of which Elizabeth
CITY has Il Number of the leading mills
and enterprises engaged in the n,
featuring and marketing of this great
product. and in fact the Blades Lum-
Der Company, which is one of me
largest plants OF the State, have their
main office and great portion OF
their plant located there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
]. II. PRIMER Il co. WHOLESALE
GROCERS.

There is no branch of business that
does more to bring a city into CONNER
cial prominence, than does Il well equip
ped and ably managed grocery establish
mcnt nor indeed is there any field where
in business ability can produce greater
results than in this line.
Prominent among the grocery estab-
lishments Of Elizabeth City who do an
exclusive wholesale business and who by
their business sagacity and untiring en-
ergy have not only made a success of the
business, but deserve by share MERIT a
prominent place i'll a sketch of Elizabeth
City is the wen known house of j. X.
Primer and Company.
The establishment of this wholesale
grocery company was in 1896, but pre-
vi0us to that time it had been wholesale
and retail both and was first established
by j. H. Pinner The firm consists Of
two hustling and enterpriSing young men
Mr. j r. Primer and j. II. Leroy, both
natives of Tyrrell county by birth, but
have been residents of Elizabeth City
for a number of years. Mr. Primer hav-
ilig first been engaged in the fishing BUSH
ness after his arrival there in 1884, hut
subsequently emerged into the mercan-
tjin business. Mr.. j. II. Leroy, very
POPULAR young man made his advent into
Elizabeth City in 1892, previous to the
inception Of the present firm was a
Knight Of the Grip for the Robin
son Grocery House, and by practical eX-
perience gained thorough knowledge of
the grocery business
The firm Of j. II. Primer and Company
has rapidly forged to the front since its
inception. and today stands second to
none in Eastern Carolina for reliability
and enterprise They occupy large and
commodious quarters on Water street in
a building two stories in height which is
25XS5 feet in dimension, beside a large
ware house in the rear which is on the
water front and gives them excellent
shipping facilities by water. The line
of goods carried is what is generally
found in a first class wholesale grocery
house Of this character. They make a
speciality of green coffees and do an
immense business IN that line alone.
They also handle a great many herring
and make an average of 100000 during
the season.
They have a large trade which extends
throughout Currituck, Camden, Pasquo-
tang, Perquimans, Chowan, Washing
ton. Tyrell, Beaufort, Hyde, Dare, etc,
and two men are travelled throughout
this territory.
The immense success of this house is
based on the following: Reliability, the
very best goods excellent shipping facil-
tiles and able management to please
their customers, and with these no
wonder we find the j. Il. Primer and
Company wholesale grocery house
crowned with success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE ATLANTIC COLLEGIATE IN
STITUTE,
For Male and Female.
s. l. Sheen. President.


1t is a great blessing indeed for any
locality to possess an educational in
stitution whose reputation for perfectiye-
ness in management and tutorship eX-
tends far and wide. And Elizabeth CITY
may be mentioned as one of those muhl-
cipalities which is blest along this hne'
and for which reputation the above
named institution is responsible.
What is now known as the AtlahIic
Collegiate Institute" for male and female
students was opened under its present
management in September, 1873, as the
Elizabeth City Academy 1t had a pros
porous era under its old name, as eNl-
denced by the increased enrolment ana
higher grade of scholarship each succeed
ing year,
At the close of the session on June
18th. 1894, the trustees, recognizing the
high grade Of scholarship that character
lied the school, resolved to extend the
curriculum of study and lay down
courses of study which would entItle
students, completing any one of SAID
course. to diplomas of graduation, ana 10
give the school a name which would
convey to the public a proper concep-
ton of its efficient and thorough work
The name The Atlantic Collegiate III
stitute," was selected as expressive o.
the scope and character of the education
TO be given hereafter i'll this lnstita-
ton
And the following course Of study was
decided upon: In the primary depart
ment instructions to be given in reading
smelling, writing, language lessons. mum.
Der lessons, arithmetic, and geography,
also singing. drawing and calisthenIcs.
The studies which are pursued IN the
preparatory department consists of read
inc, spelling, writing geography, gram
mar, arithmetic. History OF United
States and physiology, and the beginning
of Latin and French.
The aim of the collegiate department Is
10 prepare the students for entering upon
tbn active duties of life or fit them fol-
the higher institutions of learning oi
professional studies. The department Is
divided into eight schools, which embrace
all the studies necessary to a department
of this character
The institution is under the director
shin and able management Of Prof =
l.. Sheep. who is president, and VINO mas
nm able and efficient corps Of teachers
each Of which take great personal IN
terest in the welfare Of the students
ana on these principles 'lhe Atlantic
Collegiate Institute" has been built up L
it's present excellent standing among IN
situations Of similar character.
The building occupied is a large, AIRY
structure, conveniently arranged anc
well furnished with modern desks, set
tens blackboards, maps, globes, pianos
organs. etc.
The grounds are Of ample. extent tf
furnish separate play grounds for boil
sexes. ana are. IN part, well shaded by
a grove of elm and maple trees.