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quired capital to make the necessary expe-
dition will be about $500, and he expects to
receive $1,000 shares of stock in the com
pany with 100000 shares, which it is pro-
posed to incorporate as soon as the above pre-
Hm1naries have been accomplished.
OF the remaining 45, 900 shares the intention
is to set aside 15 900 shares as treasury stock,
to be sold at 81 per share or more, as the COM
pany may elect, while the balance of $4,000
shares will be divided pro rata among the sub
scribers to the syndicate.
1t is distinctly understood that parties sub
scribing to the syndicate will not be required
to pay the amount signed for until the entire
$1,000 will have been raised. They will then
pay the amount of their subscription to one of
the members of the syndicate, elected by
them, which latter will pay out the money for
the aforementioned purpose OF an expedi-
ton, preliminary TO en- Incorporation OF COM
pany.
The following gentlemen have signed the
prospectus and have agreed to pay the amount
of shares accompanying their names: Dr..
Boyce 800, $500 shares; Joseph McBoyle
800, $500 shares; Frederick Starr 300, $500
shares; C. B. Greene 800, $500 shares.
Captain James E. Fowler is one of the
best-known pioneers in the State. He
came to California in August, 1S49, IN the
old packet Brooklyn. A few years ago
he presented the California Society of Pio-
neers with the old bell of the ship Ton
quin that foundered in San Francisco har-
Dor in 1S49. Mr.. Fowler bought the bell,
and for many years it was used on his
ranch as time bell. 1t is now in the Pio-
neer building.
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SYMPATHY FOR STRIKERS.

American Branch OF Socialists Hear a
Lecture by Morrison I. Swift.
The second lecture of the liberal social
ism course was given last evening by Nor
rison I. Swift at Kohler & Chase Hall. The
subject treated was, Where and How the
Wealth of the Country Goes" The speaker
hrst presented memorial of the Califor-
MIA AntI-lmmigration Board which was
indorsed by vote of the meeting.
The lecturer cited a French writer who
has computed the power of interest to
absorb wealth, and who finds that $40 ac-
cumulating at per cent compound inter
est for seven centuries would be sufficient
to buy the whole surface of the globe, both
land and water, at the rate of about SIC, 900
an acre; or, estimating the entire wealth
of the globe at four hundred billion
dollars this vast sum would have to be
multiplied $4,000 times before we reached
the total to which $50 at per cent COM
pound interest for 700 years would amount.
This shows how interest, with its part
ners, dividends and rents, eats into the
product of labor. and leaves the laborer in
practical penury. Interest is far more
terrible instrument OF robbery and de-
struction than the sword. Of course we
can build up millionaires SO long as capi-
tai claims the right TO draw dividends at
the rate OF or 10 or 100 per cent out OF
labor.
The wealth of the United States is about
$40 000, ,000, 900, and it is estimated that
three-fourths OF this is owned by 250,000
people. Nearly 1000, 000 men would have TO
work all the time, Sundays included, to
supply the interest on this sum at ordi-
nary wages, and they would be able to
consume nothing them selves.
At the close of the evening the lecturer
yr,tr Nd S1oS S4fl lOxx-i r.
half of the striking workmen of San Fran
cisco, which was approved by the au-
dience:
WHEREAS, Trade unions are liberal in spirit
and necessary for the purpose OF sustaining TO
some extent the Independence of laboring men
against combined capital,
ResotpeG, That we favor the building trades
strike in this City, and viii wear white rib
bon 10 show our sympathy; that we recon-
mend to other sympathiZers to wear such an
emblem, and that our influence viii be used
TO deter citizens from employing the firms
which refuse TO recognize the perfectly equit-
able demands of the strikers.
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which will be obtained in San Francisco.
Shea g. Shea local architects, have already
submitted various plans for the exterior
finishings. The municipality will erect
four or five modern scboolhouses during
the present year, $500, 900 having been re-
Gently appropriated for such public build
ings.
As materials necessary for thoroughly
modern buildings are very scarce IN SAL
vador it is probable that San Francisco
will profit by these improvements also.
In addition to the school buildings for
the capital city many others will be put
up throughout the country; Inc ys.st sum to ai
he spent on school buildings, which are to
be after the most improved designs, COM
bining scientific ventilation and top lights.
Heretofore old dwelling-houses and build
ings OF various styles OF more or less prlm-
tive accommodations have been used for
schoolhouses.
The Government school system consists
of university, attended by 295 students,
several colleges, with total enrolime OF
1900, and S91 primary schools, having S.
600 children in attendance.
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HAVE BARRED THE WAY
Belvedere Land Company Makes
Things Annoying for
Residents.
Gates Thrown Across the Road That
Are Only Opened to
Favored Few.

The residents of Belvedere and Tiburon
held an enthusiastic meeting last evening
to devise ways and means for securing
bridge across the lagoon back OF Tiburon,
which will include floodgate.
The meeting was called to order by Pres
ident V. ]. A. Rey. and although the
weather was very unsettled, there was
large attendance.
All present were of the opinion that
aoodgate should be placed at the end OF
the lagoon, and a committee of ive-Peter
Dean. Thomas E. Haven, a. Coh Jr., j.
O'Conneil and Commodore Pugh, chair.
man-were appointed to wait on the Board
of Supervisors and lay the matter before
them at their next regular meeting.
In speaking OF the matter yesterday one
of the citizens voiced his opinion as fol-
lows: 'We need the foodgate very much.
You see, when the tide is out, the lagoon
is one bare mass of a soft ooZe, from
which arises most unpleasant odor that
pervades the atmosphere, and when the
wind blows is waited over the whole COM
munity, which becomes unbearable at
times. By having this foodgate we could
keep from five to six feet of water in the
lagoon at all times, making 1t practically
an inclosed lake.
The action of the Belvedere Land Com
pany in placing gate across the roadway
teaUlDR up 10 LQo TeslUeuCcS VI DcIfcucIo
is causing great deal of annoyance to the
merchants OF TiDuron.
The Belvedere Land Company con-
structed a road along the east side OF Bel
vedere when the town was being first
built and have claimed it as private
roadway ever since. When team comes
along, if the gatekeeper, who is the book
keeper of the company. don't feel disposed
to allow it to pass through he shuts the
gate and is deaf to all entreaties to open it.
The road is on the map of Belvedere and
is known as the Beach road. The people
claim that it is a public highway, and
when the gate is kept closed those who
have nerve enough simply go through by
force. This is what the eonsta BILE of Tibu-
ron, Jack Maher, did the other day when
refused TO be allowed to haul a load of
household goods up to one OF the resi-
dences.
Charles Puth, the contractor who bui 1t
most of the houses in Belvedere, has, it is
said, cut the whole gate structure down
several times when the gate was not open
for his teams.
DR.. Frink, whose business is in this City
and who lives in Belyedere, is mpelled to
drive two miles out OF his way to reach his
home as the gate is always closed against
him.
The residents of the hill say it is simply
case of monopolizing trade on the part
of the land company. They have milk
route among the residents and it seems are
business.
The company will only allow certain
teams to pass through and dealers who are
not among the favored few are com PEELED
to go a roundabout way to reach their Gus
toners.
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jewel of the city. A broad driveway has
been laid out that sweeps around the
hill and commands splendid view of the
rushing torrent of the American River in
It's picturesque gorge hundreds OF feet
below. The scene from this spot, or from
the opposite side of the residence or d. w.
Lubbock, IS one of indescri ba BILE grandeur
IN its wildness. Then, turning to view
In the west, you gaze upon another scene
fully as grand and possessing all the at
fractions which the hand of man can give.
Colonel Hamilton of the Sacramento
William Ambrose are some of the promi-
nent citizens who have erected handsome
residences on the heights.
The Placer County Bank is a strong
financial institution. 1t has a capital
stock of 100000. It's finances are looked
and t. j. Nichols, the cashier.
During the summer months especially,
Auburn Is thronged with visitors from the
coast, but with the six large hotels it has
ample room for the weary traveller. The
Freeman Hotel has q large dancing plat
form and during the summer months
weekly concerts are given for the enter
tainment OF guests. Well attended churches
OF most all denominations are represented
and there is heavy sprinkling Of fraternal
socie ties.
The county seat is naturally the resi-
dcnce OF most OF the county officials. The
present Sheriff, w. c. Conroy, is a young
man who has the reputation throughout
the State as second Cunningham. He
has always been vigorous in inning down
criminals, and during his six years of
service for the people has made a credit
able officer.
L. l.. chamberlain is the present Dis
trict Attorney. He is serving his second
term, which must be regarded as substan-
tial and gratifying evidence of the public
approval of his administration of the af-
fairs of his office. Lee is a bright young
native son, with a clean, fearless record
| and an ambition to keep in the front rank
OF progress.
The present Superior Judge, J. E.
Prewett, has handed down some able de-
cisions, and seldom is one reversed by the
higher courts. ". |. May, Placer's Comfy
Clerk, is nlw holding his second term OF
office. HIS reelection is eyide nee of the
high esteem in which he Is held as pub
lie officer, and his thorough knowledge
of the minute and complicated details of
all matters pertaining to his office is a rare
and avaiiing acquisition in public SER
want.
In educational opportunities Auburn
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.erday. to the delight of all lovers OF hand
ball, it was announced that match be-
tween the two for $50 trophy, TO be pre-
sented to the winner by Phil Ryan, the
proprietor of the San Francisco court, had
been arranged to be played in the court
on Sunday afternoon, April 10. The
match will be the best of five games, and
Tim Sullivan, an old-time player, who is
unacquaintea with either Bonnet or Har-
low, has been selected as the judge and
scorer. Each player has many supporters
and a good deal of money will change
hands on the result. |. will be one OF the
best games ever played on the coast.
Following were the games played in the
San Francisco court yesterday:
r. Shea and G. Mcdonald played NJ. Mcneil
and j. Rodgers, and each side won rub. J.
White and NJ. Edwards defeated D. Regan and
r. Murphy, 21-11, 1921, 21-1G. J. Nelson
defeated W.Willisms, 21-6, 21-I2, 21-9. Aus
Tin Hendry and ]. Slattery defeated P. Hutchin-
son and ]. Collins. 21-11, 1871, 21-16.
s J. Callopy and W. Callahan defeated ]. Sulli-
van and NJ. Brady, 21-lS. 6-21, 21-12.
p. Hutchinson ana ]. Nelson defeated J. Stat
terry and P. Kelly, 2l-12, 21-s, 1921,
21-17.
T. F. Bonnet and j. Lawler defeated P. T.
Donneily, the amateur champion, and q.
Hutchinson. 5-21, 21-1S, 21-19, Pip.
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has well-graded public schools and Sierra
Normal College. The efficient County
superintendent of Schools, Professor P. W.
Smith, takes great interest in his work.
de is high up in educational N matters and
a rising young Native Son.
John Adams is the present Assessor and
his friends can always be sure of a call
from him at least once year-the 1st of
March. Forest Hill may we'll be proud of
its production OF County Recorder Q. A.
Biikey, who has made many warm friends
since coming TO Auburn.
John Chisholm and E. G. Uren are
stanch old Republicans, and hold the
respective offices OF Treasurer and Sur
veyor
The city is well lighted with electricity
the incandescent light can be seen every
where. The Bell Electric Light Company
has just added another new dynamo TO its
plant.
B. F. Hartly, the practical miner, has
secured franchise for an electric railroad,
and he expects soon to induce capital to
take hold OF the project, so Auburn can
look forward to long-felt want-an cleo
trio line,
The institute for the cure of the LIQUOR
and morphine habit, conducted by DR..
Rollins, furnishes some very fine testi-
moniais of its good work.
Colonel w. S. Davis pretty residence.
American River. The colonel is public
spirited, and the community can ALWAYS
rely upon his assistance in any movement
that is for the advancement of Auburn's
interests.
The birdseye view of Auburn was taken
ten years ago and con sequently leaves out
many OF the public buildings and business
blocks, as well as about $50 residences, of
which some are the fin est in the city.
Auburn has well-esta blished houses in
all branches of business and the m erchants
are wide-awake TO the wants of the pc ople
The Auburn Board of Trade, although
only lately organized, is pushing ahead
and accomplishing good work. L. E. c.
Jordan, the hardware man, is an active
member of the board, and through his per-
sistent energy lately was instrum entail in
connecting Auburn with Georgetown by
telephone, and expects to have it run on
through TO Forest Hill.
Journalism is well represented by two
Republican weeklies the Placer Repub-
hcan, edited by W. Fl. Sharaen. and the
Placer Argus, edited by Ricchmond &
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The Discoverer Had No Idea
That the Repulsive Stuff
Was Valuable.
CERTAIN he CAN LOCATE IT.
The Project Has Commended Itself
to Oaklanders, Who Have Started
Stock Company.

Captain Fowler of Oakland is interest
ing investors in project to fit out vessel
to locate guano island that was discov-
cred eight years ago. His scheme is suf-
ficiently feasible to induce shrewd men to
make an Investment, as is proved by the
signatures attached to the prospectus.
Eight years ago." said Captain Fowler,
''the master of vessel owned by J. D.
Spreckels was sent to Clipperton Island to
load guano. When be got there he was
surprised to see the nature of his cargo,
and recoilected that On former voyage
he had seen large island of the same
stuff, but had not known of It's value and
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had not given it a second thought.

had not given it second thought.
Ever since then he has been sailing ano
is at present on voyage, but when he re-
turns. if we are ready, he will fit out a
vessel and will at once go and To-
cate the island, the position of which
he says he is absolutely certain of.
l have carefully investigated this
matter, and as I am a pioneer of fifty
years experience l claim to know what I
am doing. When this island was discov-
cred the captain was hunting for otter and
landed merely to inspect the island. The
fumes OF the phosphate were so strong as
to interfere with breathing, but he had no
idea what mine of wealth he had
found"
The announcement is as follows:
Prospectus OF syndicate to be formed for the
purpose of fitting out an expedition to locate
guano island, which is known to exist, and
then to form company TO work the island
and sell its product.
The island in question wss discovered eight
years ago. According to the description OF the
discoversr-a wellknown sea captain of good
repute and standing-the island is about three
miles in length. Its width he could not de-
terrnine at the time, owing to the obstacles OF
millions OF birds. Besides, he was not aware
then of the commercial value of guano, and
thought it useless to further inspect the
island or to have his discovery recorded at the
photographic Office and put on the chart.
The location OF the island being in tropical
region, there is no doubt but that the immense
quantities of guano which the captain ascer-
tanned il contained are what is called am
monical guano, which commands the highest
price in the market.
The captains proposition is to charter q
small vessel, sail 10 the island. locate the same
in proper shape, and then TO bring back q
sample lot OF guano OF about so or 100 tons
Such trial quantity would be sufficient for
sending to Europe in order to close contracts
for regular shipments.
The price of guano in Europe ranges from
SIS to $25 ton, according to quality, and
contracts for 10000 to 10000 tons can be
readily closed by the promoters OF the syndi-
cate. The present freight rate by sail TO
Europe is from So to So ton. Owing to the
favorable location of the island, any large
vessel can anchor there. and the cost OF putting
the guano on board will be very small, thus
leaving a large margin for profit.
According TO the captains estimate, the re
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Rodehaver-and one Democratic weekly,
the Placer Herald, edited by Will A. Shep-
ard. These papers fully cover the ground
for weekly editions, but Auburn is much
in need of daily sheet.
The city has two ell-equipped volunteer
fire departments-the Rattlers and Hose
ompany No. (which have saved thee
insurance companies many dollars.
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THE HANDBALL COURTS.
Champion Donnelly and G. Hutchin-
son Defeated by Bonnet and
Lawless.

LaWI0SS.
Owing to the rain yesterday there were
no games played in the Union handball
court, but i'll the San Francisco court,
which was crowded, several closely con-
tested and interesting games took place.
The chief attraction was match between
P. t. Donnelly, the amateur champion,
and George Hutchinson, and T. F. Bonnet
and ]. LawIess. the two latter winning
after some clever play.
For long time the wish has been ex-
pressed in handball circles that Bonnet
and j. Harlow, the coast champion, would
agree to play a match. The obstacle in
the way always was that Bonnet would
not play, for money, which would place
him III the ranks of professionals. Yes
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4ttempted Suicide at HoodIand.

WOODLAND, CAL, April 5.-W. r.
Roberts of the firm of Ward & Roberts,
merchant tailors, swallowed a portion Of
the contents of vial of laudanum last
night. Dependency over business mat
ters was the probable cause. Roberts is in
a critical condition, but his physicians are
hopeful of his recovery
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.Assaurted Near Folsom.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, April 5.-Five
tramps to-day beat and robbed an elderly
sheep shearer named John Harm gton
near Folsom. They were all arrested and
will be examined tomorrow.
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risalta Robbers secure, Coun,er.

VisALIA, CAL, April 5.-General Kit
trell has been retained to defend ST Low
ern, Charles Ardell and their accom- plices,
arrested for alleged completely in the at
tempted train hold-up near Goshen on
March IS. The preliminary examination
has been set for April 9.
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QUICK RELIEF FROM GROUP and whooping
Cough is afforded by DR.. D. Jaynes Expectorant,
the old family standby for Coughs and Colds Pull.
monary and Bronchial affections
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-08
ESTIMATE THE COST TOO Low
Government Engineers Raise the Figures
on the Nicaragua Canal.
CONSIDER THE PROJECT FEASIBLE
All Routes Should he Carefully Ins
VcstiEatcd before Final LOcp-
tiOn-Size of the Locks
Should He Increased.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE president
today sent to the house the report Of the
commissioners appointed under an act Of
congress to make an investigation Of the
route of the proposed Nicaraguan canal. The
salient features Of the document have al
ready been published. The report contains
very elaborate data respecting the work al
ready done by the company the physical
characteristics of the country, the dangers
to be met, the weak points to be overcome
and various other. detailed statistical in
formation. The report treats the canal
question under three divisions. viz: The
eastern, Greytown harbor; the lake and
river division, from Ochoa to the west side
Of Lake Nicaragua, and the western division,
from Lake Nicaragua TO the Pacific ocean.
The commission presents the following COM
parative recapitulation of estimates Of cost
for the whole canal, as well as thoes for
separate portions; also for certain Incl
dentalS:
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oAnLr rnorosIrrox PRESENTED.
Company Agree. 60 modify the oriei-
pol proposnIs.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Hawaiian
cable subcommittee Of the senate from the
committee on foreign relations today granted
a hearing TO representatives OF the Pacific
Cable company, which asks a charter and a
subsidy from the government for tele-
graphic cable from the Pacific coast OF the
United States to Pearl harbor, Hawaii. Brief
statements were made by James A. Schrym-
SER president Of the company; Edmund L..
BaylIss, vice president; Mr.. s. G. Neale and
Admiral Irwin, all Of whom contended for
the advantages to the government OF the
Pacific Cable companys proposition.
Mr.. Schrymser and Mr.. Bayliss submitted
a Joint statement agreeing to a modification
OF their bill so as to provide that in con-
sideratlon Of the proposed government sub
sidy the company will carry free perpetually
all United States government messages and
will not charge more than s1.25 per word to
China and Japan, nor more than 40 cents per
word on messages between the United States
and Hawaii; press rates to be one-fourth reg
ular rate. They also agreed to deposit $780,.
900 with the secretary OF the treasury as a
guarantee of good faith.
A1wiral Irwin dwelt especially upon the
strategic advantages OF having Pacific cable
and gave the committee much incidental in
formation about Pearl harbor He referred
to his visit to Hawaii in 1894 and said that
he knew from the experience he had then at
that time the Hawaiian government would be
willing TO concede the sovereign power OF
the United States over Pearl harbor He
said also that II was of vast Importance to
have a cable extending to China and Japan
in case of war with any European power.
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IL ELIGIOUS.

The island OF Ceylon has population Of
2760,O0O souls. or this number about 80, 900
are Protestant Christians.
In the death of DR.. Thomas Armitage the
Baptist church loses perhaps the strongo st
taton were international. He was pastor OF
the Fifth Avenue Baptist church in New
York for nearly fifty years.
st. Peters In Rome had to be reconsecrated
soon after New Years as man chose to cut
his throat before the high altar during the
noon high mass. The services were immedi-
ately stopped. The last suicide In the church
was In 1867, when 1t was not thought neces-
sary to bless the building again, as Pope
Plus TX. was In 1t at the time.
The trustees OF the United Society Of
Christian Endeayor have decided to conduct
the great national conventions in the future
on plan somewhat different from past meet
ings According to the customary arrange
ments the services are held In the largest
building 1t can rent obtanable, and many
thousands OF delegates from all over the
world have been In attendance Some OF the
most noted speakers In this and other lands
have addressed these multitudes Of young
workers, while hut very small minority
could hear word. The business sessions.
though. were conducted under difficulties. In
the future. however. the general meetings
will be held in churches with fifteen to
twenty services at the same time. These
meetings will be exclusively devoted TO Chris
tian Endeavor topics. In addition TO this
there will be held great mass meetings In
enormous tents. which will partake OF the
nature OF fellowship gatherings