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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13
MACHINES TO COAX YOU TO GO TO SLEEP

vessels of the skin, and produce the
same effect. Another method of free
ing the brain of blood and causing sleep
one which will be found acceptable
to everyone-is the eating Of light
supper just before retiring.
Experiments prove that monotony Is
an effective source of fatigue to the
brain, which organ appears to automat-
ical1y drain off it's blood when fatigued
to a normal degree.
The lullaby of the American mother
produces sleep because of its monotony.
A Papago Indian recently told the
writer that the native doctors among
his people sit at the bedside of the sick
and sing monotonous chants, repeated
over and over, throughout the whole
night No additional treatment beyond
conjuring is applied. Many patients are
doubtless cured, the only virtue of the
treatment being the relief Of pain and
the nourishment of the system by sleep
produced by monotony. Repeated rock
ing produces sleep, as does repeated
brushing of the hair.
There is an interesting theory that we
require sleep in proportion to the scar
city Of red corpuscles in our blood All
people, therefore. do not correspond In
their need of sleep. Many authorities
agree that the degree to which sleep is
needed depends upon the strength Of
consciousness.
Too much sleep is thought to be
harmful by some authorities. Since con-
seriousness requires waking hours for
development, too much sleep will rob 1t
of it's education. During sleep a man
grows like a vegetable, but his mind
gets no exercise, which its development
demands. Were a child to sleep TWEEN
ty hours a day until ten years old he
would doubtless have a feeble mind.
Children who sleep too much are found
upon investigation to be fatter than
those who sleep at normal rate, but
their intellects are duller and their
muscles weaker. Insomnia, on the other
hand. is always a dangerous symptom
in children.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

Union Tannery The principal building of
this plant is a two-story wooden building,
sixty feet one way by seventy-five the
other. Eight years ago the Union Tan
ming Company began operations and since
that time the works have been running
continuously The amount OF the yearly
OUTPUT is Valued at about $4,000. The
management is as follows: B. semorilee,
president; n Zacharowsky, vice-presi-
dent: II. L. Amstutz, secretary treasurer.
Among the enterprises of Napa is the
tannery run by II. NJ. Cropley. The Saw
yer Tanning Company own the building.
In the northern portion of Napa, but
bevond the point where Napa River is
nayigable. is the tannery of Thomas Nc
Balm. This plant has been established
about twenty-five years. 1t has numerous
buildings. About eighteen men are en-
oloyed continuously by the concern. The
monthly. output is about 1900 to 1900 hides.
Harness, skirting and sole leather are
among the principal qualities of leather
that are here produced. Thomas McBain
is the owner and manager.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

tors of the glove factory exceeded their
conditions from the start. and there are
now employed steadily and at falr rate
of wages over 10 persons The building
is wooden, 40x100 feet, and has two floors.
An enlargement is now planned.
The monthly output of the factory is
about 1000 dozen pairs of gloves. The an
nual business foots up about $4,000. F.
W. Williams is a native of San Francisco
and r. Raymond is native OF Eng
land.
In the southern part of the town OF
Napa is the Sawyer tannery- This is the
largest and most extensive manufactur-
ing plant in Napa County.
The daily output IS about 1900 hides.
About 1 900 900 pounds of wool per annum
is pulled from sheep pelts,. which is ship
ped to Boston commercial houses.
The Sawyer Tannery was started in
1870 by B. F. Sawyer, from whom 1t de-
rived its name, and since that time the
plant has grown to be one of the finest
equipped establishments of it's kind in
the world.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

Valley branch of the California Pacific
Railroad, while three times per week the
Zinfandel, a handsome freight and pas
senger steamer, plies between the city
and San Francisco. The Napa CITY, a
freight steamer and flat-bottomed schoon-
ers also come and go regularly.
The building of an electric power line
and railroad from Clear Lake, sixty miles
north, to this point, will soon be COM
pleted by organized capital.
Napa city has a most complete system
OF telephones. Scarcely business mouse
is without one and many private resi-
dences are, also thus accommodated
Napa is eminently a town of fine resi-
dences. and the streets are illumin S4ted
with both gas and electric lights Nine
DENOMINATIONS are represented among the
churches The city has perfect system
of water works, its large. mains being
filed from an underground stream two
miles away by means OF, mammoth steam
pumps and 5000, 900 gallon reservoir The
water comes into town with Sufhcient
pressure to guarantee efficiency in the fire
department and the thorough flushing of
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

y NE of the prettiest. most fertile
Z and most accessible counties in
the State is Napa. Though of lin
tied area its wealth, its resources
~ and its proximity to San Francisco
give it corresponding Importance.
The county is about fifty miles long and
varies in width from thirty to thirty-fve
miles. Spurs of the Coast Range of noun
tains pass through it. Between these
spurs are several rich and very product
i've valleys, where the soil is fertile, the
climate perfect the scenery unsurpassed
The principal valley in the county is
Napa. which is about forty miles long
and from two to five miles wide Upon
either side are continuous ranges of high
hills. covered with a rich soil that amply
rewards the husbandman for all labor
expended thereon. The valley contains
about 5000 acres. The farms are numer-
Gus. well cultivated ana very productive.
At the southern extremity and widest
part Napa Valley receives the cool sea
breezes which blow through the Golden
Gate and up San Francisco and San
Pablo bays.
The Napa River rises in the mountains
at the head of the valley, and, clinging
close to the eastern range of hills, at last
enters San Francisco Bay. This river is
navigable for steamboats, and sailing
craft OF moderate size.
The ~thres towns of leading Importance
in the county are Napa, st. Helena and
Calistoga, all situated in Napa Valley
and connected by rail and wagon roads.
There are several small villages and set
Elements. At Yountville, nine miles above
Napa, is the State Home for Veterans,
where 700 survivors of the Mexican and
civil wars find shelter in their declining
years.
The county maintains a commodious
and comfortable home for its INDECENT
Sfc building
a hospital proper is a large. handsome
wooden structure. In 1897 there was add
ed to the older building a magnificent
stone structure. with all the latest i'm
provements, which is used as a tempo
rary hospital for the insane Therein all
persons who are TO be examined as TO
their mental soundness are placed and
kept during the course of their examina-
ton. The stone addition is so construct
ed that it will accommodate large
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13
blRDSEYE WEM Of MAZDA CITY:

stories high, and made a contract with
the new firm that If they would occupy
it with a shoe factory. employing at
least twenty-five hands for five years, at
the end of that period the property
should be decided to the occupants with
0uired number Of people are already en-
pioyed and the factory is working until
$50 o'clock at night every day hlllng
orders Most of the leather used by the
company is produced in the State.
The members Of the firm are Luther j..
Evans, for more than twenty years
practical shoe manufacturer. more than
half of this time he having been con-
nected with one of the large shoe fac
tories of San Francisco, and Lewis j.
Norton secretary and treasurer OF the
Sawyer Tanning Company of this city,
with which concern he has been con-
nected for over seventeen years.
A short distance below Napa, in
southerly direction, under the manage
ment of c. Mulkey, is situated the
Spreckels ranch, one Of the finest breed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

" problem of the new century
about to dawn over this busy,
= - busting world. Some learned
scientists believe that enlight-
ened man is fast forgetting how TO
sleep-that insomnia is necessary
perouisite of higher intelligence.
Scarcely a week passes during which
we do not read of a death-self-infiicted
or otherwise-caused by this horrible
curse. which preys especially upon in
tellectual men.
Improved labor-saving machinery Is
rapidly eliminating all necessity Tor
physical exercise, and exercise or the
hody. before all, is the one great sleep
nrodncer. We seem to be drifting to-
ward an age when man must resort to
artifice to obtain that share Of sleep
originally melted out to him by nature,
when the sleep producing machine VIII
he one Of the necessities of human HE.
But how are we to produce artificial
s,eeD. and how must the sleep produc-
ipp Machine be made? Already sub
iects have been artificially placed in
q state of somnolence by clampinS the
arteries leading to the brain. The
oIamns remained in place but half
minute before sleep occurred.
Another method of producing artifi-
o;aI sleep by physical means, discov
erad nv DIR. Hammond of Washington,
is to apply an electric current to one
IF the sympathetic nerves along the
sninaI column The tired man Of some
future age may have to resort to the
electric battery for such purpose. 1t
would be much more comfortable to be
lulled to sleep by mild electric cur
rent communicated by pillow or mat
tress than to have to attach clamps to
the neck.
Some authorities believe that sleep
will result from fatigue of the eyes.
Machines are now made for producing
that condition.
Cold water bags applied to the fore
head and hot ones to the back of the
neck and feet are recommended to pro-
duce sleep, since by their means the
blood is driven from the brain. Hot
baths increase the size of the blood
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

Three years ago the enterprising citi
zens of Napa induced Messrs. Raymond &
Williams, who were at that time engaged
in the glove business in San Francisco,
to locate here. The citizens of Napa sub
scribed literally toward the new enter
prise and raised sufficient funds to pur-
chase the site and erect the glove factory
building, which they presented to Messrs.
Raymond & Williams upon the expressed
condition that thirty-five persons at least
were to be given employment for at
least five successive years. The proprie-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

ing farms for horses in the State. The
tract of land consists of $50 acres of fine
bottom valley land, on which fine hay is
raised and fine grazing for stock is af-
forded
A fine training track the most modern
and convenient stables and handsome
buildings are situated upon the premises.
The farm is used principally for breeding
and raising fine stock. A visitor to Napa
should not fail to visit this finely equip
ped farm.
Among the enterprises of Napa is the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

In 1880, owing to the death of 3. F.
Sawyer, the firm was reorganized without
change of name taking place. The pres
emit Company is INCORPORATED and las a
capital stock of 100000. The management
consists of s. Z. Holden, E.. Manasse. L.
son as directors One hundred and forty
people are constantly employed. The pay
roll foots up to about $4,000 per month
$500 600.
Napa also boasts of the three great
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

Electrical Railways in Europe.-Re-
cent statistics show that Germany
takes the lead of all European countries
in regard to the use of electric rail-
ways. She has 39S miles of such roads
in operation; France has 173 miles;
Italy 70 miles, and England 6S miles.
All of Europe combined contains a lit
tie more than 900 miles of electric rail-
way.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

In 1888 there were only 29 head Of
sheep in New South Wales, but now the
stock has reached $4,000, 600. Australia,
New Zealand and Tasmania together
possess about 100000 900 sheep.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

wine cellars of the California Wine Asso-
citation. The capacity of these cellars in
total is over 100000 gallons. Among the
largest and most productive wine wins e s1, r.
Migliavacca & Co., the foundation of
which dates back to 1872 The company
handles about 5000 tons of grapes and
makes about 500 900 gallons OF WINE per
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13
GOOD WORK OF THE SACRAMENTO FOUNDING HOME.

Blessed with his divine love even the
MagdaIene and who said, Whose shall
receive one such little child In my name
receiveth me- we are working"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

The United Kingdom consumes 600,-
600 pounds, or about 100000 gallons of
tea every day, which is as much as is
used by the rest Of Europe, North and
South America, Africa and Australia
combined
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

r row to obtain sufficient sleep
this threatens to be stubborn
Fl problem of the new century
about to dawn over this busy,
l. Il busting world. Some learned
anliOht-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

IN bleak wintry morning in the
month of March. nearly ten
years ago, there was found upon
~ the doorstep of a Sacramento
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-03-13

NE Of the prettiest. most fertile
and most accessible counties in
the State is Napa. Though of lin
tied area its wealth. its resources
and its proximity to San Francisco
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
HOSIERY BARGAINS

Nav having been born in 1884. Mr.. Will
liam G.. Clayton, a gentleman OF hign
position, who was a native OF the same
section of the county, and who Is now
far advanced in the seventies. states that
one OF his earliest recollections Is MISS
Retsey. whom he first remembers as
matured womap when he was mere
child. Thus. Bedford can claim one now
living who is more than a centenarian'
and is still active and useful.
Miss Nancy Ruff, who few weeks
since departed hence, had attained ths
80 ~ 90 wears. She lived at Penick ;
a6out six miles distant. and was won
derfullv bright. active. old lady. She ndu
attained second vision. her sight being as
keen as in her youth. She mad also nd1
three complete sets OF teeth, not sucn d
the dentists prepare, but mao cut 'neh'
in the regular orthodox style. she was
ouite a pet with all the neighoors, w VIM
enjoyed her brightness ana mar'ei'o1"
yivacity.
Mr.. Robert Mays, Of this place. is now
in his 18th year. and Is hale ana nearly
During the summer season ne might NC
seen any day working In his garden ne
also rides horseback. and IN olher re-
snects is so active that one would scarce
believe how long he has been soJourher
upon the eartn.
The Circuit Court Is now in session mere,
Judge Dupuy. of Roanoke. presidins,
A series OF services are now In progress
az the Methodist church. conducted oy
IN. pastor. Rev. DR.. S. 5. Lampetn ana
Rev. DR.. H. II. Halves. OF the Presoyte-
rian. so. IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
CLAIMS 1O5 YEARS,
But StiII Very Active-Other Bedford
Mention.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. October Is
Specialize short time since the Dis
patch in commenting editorially upon
a statement that an inhabitant Of VIII
mington, Del. has died al the remark
able age OF Ito years. expressed desire
TO see the evidence upon which the claim
that the deceased had reached such an
age was based, and also expressed
doubt that any one in Virginia had ever
attained a hundred years. I'VE do not
known" said the Dispatch 'of single
person in Virginia who has indisputaole
evidence TO show that he or she is CEN
tenarian. In Richmond, the Oldest per-
son we have found is Sc years old-quite
a youth compared with the Delaware wo-
man."
while Bedford cannot rival the age OF
the Delaware woman" 1t can claim an
.ancient dame" who. on Tuesday next,
the 18th instant, will celebrate the 10th
anniversary of her advent into existence.
having first seen the light OF day in this
county in the year 1873.
Miss Betsey Greasy, for such Is her
oognomen. resides in the neighborhood
~ Gillespie, on the south side OF the
county and Is known to large circle
~ acouaintances. both old and young
Che Is marvellously well preserved, bright
cheerful. and active. Her eyes are
bright and clear, and her vision so perfect
that she can read. write, and thread tbs
finest needle without the aid OF glasses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

legislation-that brought such utter ruin
10 them In that year. They are now ask
ing these political wisacres Whit can the
matter be at present, and are waiting for
an answer. From the present outlook
10000 barrels OF potatoes will be allowed
TO rot in the ground here, while II Is as
serted consumers In towns and cities west
and north are paying 30 cents per peck
for all they use. Here a barrel can be-
bought for that amount. From this II
would seem that the retail dealers and
other middlemen are fast getting rich at
the expense OF both producer and con-
sumner. wider distribution would no
doubt bring partial relief by preventing
congestion In tn. markets. now used. In
accordance with this idea an agent will
probably be sent 10 London and other
European cites next year With the view
Of opening up trade with those places.
II possible. Our people are very hopeful
that a new and profitable source Of de-
mand for their staple product will! de-
velop soon from the. hundreds OF cans
neries throughout the country. some OF
which are already canning a great many
potatoes. II Is stated that they find q
ready ard profitable market for all they
pack In the cities OF the great West and
North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

Although a longe senile beard has grown
upon her chin, she is very pleasant
to behold and converse with. Her hear
ing is unmpaired by the march OF time
and extreme age, and her mental facul-
ties show no diminution, save In her
memory of the past. which Is much
clouded. Her active participation In the
concerns of the present and her full APP
probation OF everything about her Is
very remarkable.
she has spent all Of her life in the same
rural section where she now resides, ana
still continues to discharge such duties
as she feels inclined to in the family OF
Mr.. Preston Leftwich. in whose home
she is living.
Her forte seems to be dish washing.
which duty she duly discharges daily aIter
the three meals are served Anotne,
of her "fads" is caring for the poultry
ana gathering the eggs from the nests
In this she particularly delights.
Ahout two years ago Miss Betsey
va1ked three miles 10 q travelling photo'
graph gallery and had her picture taken
returning home much elated by the eA'
ner,ence, Never, In all the days OF hei
long career has she been on a raiiroal
train. being content TO plod along In the
good old fashion. satisfied TO hasten slow
lv and unmoyed by the mad rush OF moo
ern civilization. -.
Tn further confederation of the record oil
thu AGE az Miss Betsey, Mrs. Jesse Walk
er who. ali OF her youth, resided In ths
same neirhborhood as this old iady
states that her grandmother. who has
been dead some years. was younger os
a wear than Miss Betsey. Had she lveo
she would have been lN years ola ias'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
SHOT WHILE UNDERMINING
Mr.. TiIier Receives LOAD OF n''"
sho. I'm His Face and Shoulder

Mr.. Nathaniel ]. Tiller, famlharly
known as Uncle Nat" who ATTENDS the
oates at Cumberland and Belvidere
styeets for the Richmond, FREDERICKSBURG
and Potomac railroad. while hunting Win
n party of young friends near seven
pines early yesterday morning. was ac-
c,dentaliy shot by one of the party
Mr. Tiller, accompanied by his friends
was taking advantage OF the opening
or the partridge season. and was le"
yards In advance Of the rest OF inc parry
when a coyey of birds were started oy
ne dogs and one of the young men. anx-
IONS for the sport. recklessly raised ms
s S,,n which exploded before reaching ms ms
shonlder. and the full discharge. wnieh
was fortunately, birdshot OF smaii can.
re- lodged in the face and shoulder OF
NJ TilIer. The old gentleman's race vas
nnsjderably rutiiated. one Of the snot
nsssing through the left ear His watch,
rhich was in his upper leit-naho vest
monket was considerably denied
While Mr.. Tiller's wounds are nor con-
s,Sared serious. they are. nevertheless
! nafuful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

Thursday for visit 90 Philadelphia. New
York. and 9th ;r points.
Mrs. l.. a Sale left Friday for visit
to her daughter. Mrs. Charles Taylor. OF
Brooklyn
Miss jamie Moseley. OF Roanoke. who
has been here in the capacity OF trained
nurse, has returned TO that city.
Rev. Peter Tinsley, OF Cincinnati, IL
visiting his sister. Mrs. Augusta Hume.
Mr. J. A. Clark. OF Farmyille, has this
week been visiting former friends here
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Stewart, OF Balti-
more, are guests OF Mrs. Stewards sister
Mrs. s. s. Lambeth Miss Margaret
Roper, OF Norfolk. is also guest of Mrs
Lambeth's.
Senator William NJ. Flanagan. OF Pow.
hatan, has been here during the week
upon legal business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16
LINENS

LINENS
Linens at old tariff prices. To put
off buying Is false economy when
later YOU will be compelled TO buy
the same thing at much higher
prices.
1t 31-2c. Crash, red border, good
width, was &c.
At &c. each, fringed Doylies, %
inches. colored borders, all linen,
were Coo. dozen.
At 7c.. red-bordered Crash, all jin-
en-. Is inches wide, would be cheap
at &c.
Al 69c.. Dinner Napkins, oil linen,
pure bleached, a bargain at 7oc.
At 2Oc.. bleached Damask, 90 inches
wide. never sold for less than Zoe.
At 121-2c., Turkey Red Damask,
fast color, new designs, was loc.
At 42c.. 72-inch Damask linen. only
one piece left, good value at QUO
At s1.49. fringed Table Cloth,
Scotch linen, 2 1-2 yards long, reg
ular 81 value.
LADIES' KNIT UNDERWEAR
Some great bargains await you IN
this depaTtment-we proVla7 Tor
all sizes.
raaias. Jersey ribbed YES; and
Pants, fleece lined. extra large
sizes, 25c. each.
Ladies' grey Jersey ribbed neece
lined Vest and Pants. extra nice.
23c. each.
Ladies' natural mixed WOOD Vest
and Pants, extra good quality, SOC.
each.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed Asecc lined
combination suits. so and 75c. ca
Ohlldren's heavy Jersey ribbed
feece-lined Vest and PantS. "o"'
each
Bows natural half-wool Shirts ana
Drawers, large sizes, zoe. each.
FERRISS WAIST
The best Corset Waist made for
ladies, misses, and children.
Ladies' Ferriss' Waist, s10O each.
Misses Terriss' Waists, so and Toe.
Childs Ferris Waist, soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16

NEW SILKS.
At s1oo-HANDSOMB PLAIDS
AND BAYADERE STRIPED
TAFFETAS.
At S1.OO-THE NEW POLKA
DOTS AND PEKlN STRIPES.
At 75c.-PLAIN AND GLACE
TAFFETAS-the rustling kind.
At 75c.-PLAID TAFFETAS,
CHECKS. STRIPES, AND JAG
GUARD EFFECTS.
At 59c.-PLAIN AND CHANGEA-
BILE TAFFETAS, ILLUMINAT-
ed CHECKS, AND BAYADERE
BENGALINES.
At Sl.OO-BLACK SATIN OUCH
ESSE, q inches wide with rich,
high lustre.
At s1.OO-BLACK eros GRAIN,
"a inches wide and extra heavy
weight.
At 75c.-BLACK PEAU DE SOLE,
and SATIN DUCHESSE, all
silk, rich and dressy.
At 89c.-BLACK TAFFBTA, all
silk with heavy rustic, the Toe.
kind.
COLORED DRESS GOODS.
At s1.25-HIGH NOVELTY SUIT
INGS, 46 inches wide, With raised
Bayadere silk stripes.
At S1.25-FOULE PLAIDS. In the
newest color combinations
At s1.O0-IMPORTED WHIP
CORDS, As inches wide In two
tone effects.