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The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
THE ASSAULT UPON MILES.

Iron the vituperative columns of the New
| York Sun comes long, doube-leaded, scream
ing editorial assault upon General Miles as
malignant in its intent and almost as coarse in its
wording as that of the notorious Eagan. The
balmed beef contractors have evidently rallied all
their organs and are trying to turn attention from
themselves by making aggressive attack upon the
man who exposed their frauds upon the soldiers at
the front.
The Sun declares that in making public charges
against the beef contractors and exposing the foul
nature of the beef furnished to the army General
Miles guilty of greater offense than Eagan. 1t
asserts that by his disclosures the General has de-
graded himself disgraced the army, and brought his
country into reproach before the world in order
further his personal revenge. Warming up to its
work of serving the beef combine, the Sun says:
The offense of General Eagan was inexcusabe in
its vulgarity, in its blackguardism; but it with
out harmful effects except on himself The offense
of General Miles is of far greater damage. 1t
is demorazing to the army; it is downright treach-
cry in commanding general in time of war, and
should bring upon him the universal loathng of his
countrymen, it will invite for him foreign con-
tempt He is soldier. His uniform should be
stripped from him. In event should he be suffered
to remain commanding general of the army"
In justification of this attack all that the Sun offers
that General Miles has furnished newspapers with
information concerning the nature of the food sup
piled to the army. That this information was first
given in official reports to the War Department, and
afterward in testimony before the investigating
mittee that it is confirmed by reports from army
inspectors and regimental officers the Sun counts as
nothing During the whole of American
history, it says, there has never been example
of unsoldierly conduct the part of officer of
high military rank disgraceful that exhibited
by him Miles in melting newspaper assaults the
army and furnishing them with documentary ammu-
nition"
In that assertion the Sun has permitted its TRADE to
get the better of its cunning and betray it into the
utterance of plain lie. There has been no news
furnished any evidence, documentary or otherwise
to support such assertion the part of the wrath
ful beef organ There has been an attack upon the
contractors who furnished foul food the army and
that attack has been supported not only by what
Miles has told, but by ample and strong testimony
gathered from men who served with the volunteers
and to whom the embalned stuff was given as food
General Miles need not regret the coarseness of
the attacks the beef trust has made upon him. Such
assaults as those made by Eagan and the Sun con-
vince the people of the viainous nature of the men
who carried out the conspiracy to enrich themselves
by poisoning troops with rotten beef The
rascas have been caught in their frauds, and the
more they howl the certain will be the people
that they guilty.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

districts where cattle are healthy from those where
the cattle are infected with disease. The petitioners
ask that the State Board of Health be empowered to
declare quarantine against any district where nec
ton exists. They also ask that the laws be shaped
that the Federal Government may quarantine any
infected section of the State.
After the experience of so large portion of the
State during the past summer, the legislators
hardly ask for further proof of the need of the
quested reform 1t should be granted at once.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

OF course if people will stay in such places Chi
cago and freeze death, there is way OF prevent
ing it. Attention might be called to the fact that in
San Francisco the use of overcoat is not deemed
necessity, that there is summer in air. and that
the formation OF film of ice barely perceptb1e to
the eye is regarded here marvel over which the
oldest nhabitant marvels exceedingly, mourning that
the times have changed
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
THE BALTIC AND BLACK SEA CANAL

- OR some time past there have been frequent re-
| ports in this country of project on the part of
the Russian Government to construct canal to
connect the Baltic with the Black Sea- the waterway
to be of sufficient depth to permit the passage OF war
ships from one sea to the other, thus enabling the
Russians their full naval force at either point
without having to send the fleets the long voyage
around Western Europe.
1t now appears that this story, which has been told
with so much detail and apparently upon such good
authority is without foundation. The denial comes
from official sources and is not to be disputed
The circulation of the report led considerable
number Of Americans to apply to the American Con-
sui at St. Petersburg for information the subject
In his account, published in the current number of
Consular Reports, he says Il received large num-
Der OF letters from engineers, newspapers contract
and manufacturers of excavating machinery, ask
ing for specifications of labor, details of con-
tracts, etc"
In order to be able to answer these questions with
accuracy, the Consul General called upon Prince
Hikof, Minister Of Ways and Communications and
learned from that official that such project is un-
der consideration by the Russian Government The
Prince is quoted saying: Some time since
French engineer called upon me with a map of the
suggested canal we'll an estimate OF the cost of
building the same. | asked where he procured the
data his estimates were based upon. He said, From
Russian maps | then informed him there no
correct maps OF that portion OF Russia and his canal
was 600 miles short"
The Prince added the Russian Government has no
idea of building such canal He expressed doubt
OF there being sufficient money in Russia to do so.
He said however, there had been some consideration
Of project to construct such canal of sufficient
dimensions to permit the passage of gunboats, but
that had been abandoned because of the great cost
AS there is truth in the report will be we'll to
have the denial widely circulated the report it
self. 1t does not make good story, can it be
illustrated with maps but the publication of the de-
nal may a good many enterprisng Americans
from wasting time and labor in trying to get infor-
nation which they can base bids for contracts,
and that will be something.
1t may be advisable also to add to the denial the
wholesome moral that there are abundant opportuni-
ties in the United States for the investment of Ameri-
can capital and the employment Of American energy,
and it is not worth while be looking for contracts
in Russia any other foreign and far off country
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
cALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9--Congressman-
elect Julius Kahn has returned to Wash
ington after weeks absence. John D.
Spreckels of San Francisco is registered
at the Hotel Walton, Philadelphia. JUS
tice Frear of the Hawaiian Commission
and Mrs. Frear have gone to Boston for
the week
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
Tried to Run The Court.

Mrs. Sarah Howell, 7OS Pine street,
created a sensation in Acting Police Judge
Barry's court yesterday by yelling at the
top of her voice and humping the bench
with her clinched fist. She had Francis
Truth, an alleged divine healer, arrested
for battery, because he showed her out Of
his place when she went there for her
daughter who is employed by Truth. Mrs.
citation was caused by the Judge dismiss
ing the case
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

THE TEXAS-S T. r., Orland, Cal. To
send letter to an individual on board
by the name and title of the Individual,
United States ship Texas, Havana. Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

FERMENTATION-F. J. A, City. AL
cohol will stop fermentation, but as to
what occasions the pain in the drink pre-
pared is matter that you will have to
submit to chemist.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

1899.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH-J. F. B.,
City. The Board Of Health of San Fran
cisco is appointed by the Governor of the
State and holds at the pleasure of the ap-
pointing power. Under the new charter
the board will be appointed for four years
by the Mayor of the city.
HE CAN voTE-Anambulus French
Camp, Cal A boy born of Chinese parents
in California can, when he attains his
majority, providing he possesses the quail
fications required of citizens of the Cau-
casian race, register and vote, for he is
a natural-born citizen.
ANTIMoNY MINEs-A. F. W., Fern
dale Cal. There is an antimony mine in
Inyo County, three miles from Wild Rose
Springs. In Kern County there are the
Boushy, Erskine, Grace Darling and San
Emigado mines: in San Benito County
there are the Mcleod, Appeal, Gleason,
Shriver, Eureka, Star and Ambrose mines,
and in San Luis Obispo there is a mine
on Simon Creek
FREEMARTIN-A correspondent calls
attention to the word freemartin and says
that it is an answer to the question re-
Gently asked by a correspondent from
Byron, Contra Costa County, as to twin
calves. The definition of the word given
IS: "A COW calf born with a bull calf.
II Is seHeTdIly barren, ana Wnen this is
the case, on dissection Is found to have
parts of the organs of each sex, but
neither perfect" In California it has
been found that the contrary is the rule.
COIN QUESTIONS-F: R. M, Lincoln.
Cal, Subscriber, City, S. T. c., Vallejo,
f. A. r., City, A. d. L., City, and An Old
Subscribr, City. The description fur
nished of the so-called Russian coin is not
sufficient to enable one to place it in the
lists. Send a full description, giving the
metal, inscription in full and g. proof of
the coin produced by placing the coin
under paper and rubbing the surface with
soft lead pencil.
There is no premium offered for a S.
piece Of 1853, but premium of from 81 to
81 is offered for one of 1884. The selling
price of such a coin is from S12 to SIS. A
silver dollar of 1883 is not premium coin
but dealers charge s6 for such.
No premium is offered for $40 pieces is
piece of 1874 is from SIS to $40.
A. 10-cent piece of 1923 is not one of the
coins for which a premium is offered
Such can be purchased at from 80 cents
A half dollar of 1882 sells for rs cents if
the letters on it are small and for 50 so
and So so If the letters are large. Dealers
do not offer any advance for such half
dollars.
A dime of 1899 without stars around the
goddess ofliberty commands premium Of
As cents. There is no premium for dimes
of 1910, 1847, 1S49 and 1850. The selling price
of dimes of 1897 and 1880 is % cents. A half
dime of 1889 does not command premium u1ool
neither does one of 1872. A 5 cent niece
of 1866 with alternate rays and stars COM
mands no premium; cent pieces of 1889
Silver cent pieces of 1852 and 1853 sel a9leee for
10 cents. Your collection of old coins will
not make you rich.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Feb. an. J. Kennedy of
San Francisco is at the Manhattan. Bruce
Bonney of San Francisco, Mrs. F. P Flint
and Cecilia A. White of Los Angeles are
at the Holland.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Leavitt's spectacular extravaganza,
Spider and Fly" continues at the Com
edy Theater. Miss Post is now in good
health and able to take the role which
was so badly filled at the opening. Alto
gether the production is greatly improved.
1t continues the rest of this and all of
vans vaudeville and athletic combina-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
shaughnessv Is Held.

John Shaughnessy, who fired two shots
at William H. Hughes, a saloon-keeper on
Howard street, in the Larkin-street cor
ridor of the City Hall, was yesterday held
In $4,000 bonds to answer before the Supe-
rfor Court by Judge Mogan on charge
of assault to murder.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

"CIorindy,' the rag-time opera, finishes
with the week at the Orpheum. Milton
and Dolly Mobiles in "Why Walker Re-
formed" are still a strong card, and the
dog and monkey show is the best of its
kind ever given here.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Nine. Carrenos opening concert is again
postponed; this time until Saturday af-
ternoon in Metropolitan Temple.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

THE NEW CHARTER. F. B., City.
The Mayor of San Francisco has no
power to perform any act under the pro-
visions of the new charter until the same
goes into effect on the 1st of December,
1900
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

NO PREMIUM-Subscri City. So
gold piece of the mintage of 1886 does not
command a premium.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

PAY NO TAXES-v. P, City. The
English colonies do not pay any taxes to
England
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10
..Mrg. Winslow,s seothing Syrup"

Has been used for fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teeihing with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums allays Pain cures Wind collie, reg
ulates the Bowels ana is the best remedy for
Diarrhoeas, whether arising from ieething or
other causes. For sale by Druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ak for Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

HOTEL DEL CoRONADo-Take advantage
OF the round-trip tickets. Now lnly $50 by
steamship. including fifteen day. board at
hotel longer stay. So per day. Apriy at New
Montgomery street. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public. men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) SO Mont
gomery street. Telephone Main 1912.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Senator Morehouse seems to be absolutely daft on
the subject of newspapers and the journalists of the
State, ever generous and forgving, doing their
best to bring him to his senses.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Peaceful Valley" is in the last nights
of a two weeks run at the Alcazar. The
new piece will be "A Gold Nine" play
made famous by Nat Goodwin.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

1.-THE sweetest Valentine" a fire-etched
box of Townsend's California Glace Fruits
50c pound. 627 Market St, Palace Bldg.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Husbands Calcined Magnesia; four first
premium medals awarded; more agreeable
to the taste and smaller dose than other
magnesia. For sale only in bottles with
registered trade mark label.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

story of the blasted orange crop of Florida has
along schedule time.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

There is real charity in giving the poor people
of Havana rotten rations. Far better give them
strychnine
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

At the California Mr. Broadhurst's farce
of ''Why Smith Left Home" is making
out a good second week. Black PATHS
Troubadours. headed by Ernest Hogan,
come Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

= n II
Columbia-"The School Scandal"
California-'why Smith Left Home
Alcazar-'Peaceful Valley
Tvoli-"Suzette."
Orpheuu-Vaudeville. ~
Comedy-"Spider and Fly
Chutes Zoo-Pianka the Lady OF Lions
Olympia and Ellis streets, Specialtes
Metropolitan Temple-Pano Recital Tomorrow Afternoon
Central Park-The Steeplechase.
Mechanics Pavilion Day Cycle Race Commencing Mon
day, February 13
Iugleside Track-Races
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

-S-&-S--
Soft Baby Cream, 15c lb. Townsends $.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

THE BOARD OF HEALTH. F. B.,
City. The Board of Health of San Fran
cisco is appointed by the Governor of the
State and holds at the pleasure of the ap-
pointing power. Under the new charter
the board will be appointed for four years
by the Mayor of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Townsend's broken candy. lbs. 15c. :
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

HE CAN VOTE-Anambulus French
Camp, Cal. A boy born of Chinese parents
in California can, when he attains his
majority, providing he possesses the quail
fications required of citizens of the eau
casian race, register and vote, for he is
natural-bOrYi citizen
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

AUCTION SALES.
BY F3aston, Eldrdge CoFrday February 10, at 1890
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Contractor Bateman, who has been not building
the Hall OF Justice complains that he has been un-
fairly treated and he has. II accorded fair treatment
the contract would have been taken from him many
months ago.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Senator Braunhart is one of the hardest worked
of the upper house, and he does not seem to be
wasting any effort.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

President Mckinley ought not to feel disturbed at
the prospect of having the beef scandal probed to
the bottom. Nobody dreams that he is personally
concerned in it, is it possible to suppose that the
executive of great nation would for moment de-
sire to shield the unspeakable scoundres who would
sell rotten meat for the use of the army Let the
last rascal be exposed though the result lead
to changes in the army and the Cabinet
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

tt was f1dItCK an N1ntTlCdn, WHO WfOte-
But, to the hero, when his sword
Is drawn in battle for the free,
Deaths voice sounds like a prophets word,
And in its hollow tones heard
The thanks of millions yet to be-"
However, trade IS the main thing and, it follows
the flag, woe to those who fire upon that emblem Of
profits
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

The necessity for capturing Aguinaldo is apparent
Nobody would have him treated with violence, but
while at large his pull is strong enough to be dis
turbing factor.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

While the navy is to be greatly strengthened the
public IS not willing to ascribe this fact wholly to the
hysteria OF the New York Journal There are others
who have presumed to feel passing interest in naval
affairs.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

Editor Astor OF London sued somebody on the
ground OF libel for f5ooo, and got an apology Some
people would rather have had the money, but Astor
is reported to be already fairly supplied with funds
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-10

It is about time for the teegraphc correspondent:
to quit saying that Germany is inclined TO make
trouble for this country She reached her limit wher
she went back on our hog.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-23
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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-23
PrRLtC CONCERT.

The Hawaiian band will present the
following numbers at Emma Square
this evening, beginning at 1880 o'clock
PART l.
OVerture-"TVau' .......... COnteruO
IntermezZO-"R Russian ....... FRANKIE
Selection-"Jerusalem ......... Verdi
Songs
CD "Akahi Hoi." Observation-Disclosures.
Mrs y. Alapai
Cb) "Mikioi" "Malu Ike 40 .....,.
Dan Moe.
PART II.
Medley-"The Crackerjack' .... Mackie
Gavotte-"Soft Chances" ........NevauX
Waltz-"Over the Waves" ....... Rosas
March-"Campmeeting' ........ Mills
"The Star Spangled Banner"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-23
FIRE and WATER MIX WELL
Modern Setting for Samson's Riddle.
Rain of Last Week Turns Paia Pas
ture Fire to Advantage.

PAIA MAUD, October 2l.-The big
pasture fire i'm Makawao which burned
over so many hundred acres, threaten
ed plantation and other property and
called out the plantation forces from
all over the district i'm order to stop its
spread, will now prove a benefit instead
of a loss. The rain of the past week
has entirely changed the effect of the
casualty. All the dry growth on the
land was burned off and now there is
nothing to impede the growth of the
new grass which the rain has already
started, or to interfere with cattle graz
ing on it when the grass gets growth
eniugh for that The fire followed so
soon by copious rain makes a set of
conditions that almost exactly fit the
conditions of Samson's famous rid
die: "Out of the eater came forth meat
and out of the strong came forth sweet
ness"
For the past three days Maui has
been treated to a most unusual sight,
that of rain falling in COpious showers,
and real genuine mud under foot Peo-
| pie began to fear that ii had forgotten
| how to rain, but the past three days
| prove otherwise, as it has fallen steadi-
! ly. 1t has been general on all parts OF
| the Island, even l<ihei getting some.
The long continued dry weather had
! really begun to cause distress on many
parts of the Island, and water was be-
| coming very short but now all that
will be over, if the storm does not abb
ruptly stop. Plantation bitches are full
| to the brm, and planting will be rush.
| ed along, though just at present irri-
eating is an unnecessary occupation.
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HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE.
Morning Session-Sales: Between
boards, 10 Pepeekeo, 1875
Sales: on the board, 100 Eva, 26.625;
ion ETU-a o6 COS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-23

Late Saturday wagon of the Ha-
waian Soda Works Collided with a
street car opposite Independence Park.
The horse tore loose from the vehicle
and dashed off. Two people We're in
the wagon, but no one was hurt. The
principal damage was to the harness of
the wagon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-23

Exchange bought aud sold Letters
Credit issued on all parts of the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-10-23

Hitherto, says the Academy" a novel
called "If' has held the record for a
brief title, but Miss Marjorie William
son has beaten that record. She calls
her first book a." We have already
had She"