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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
The Anenra Goat.

The Angora fleece runs from two and
a half up as high as ten pounds, though
the average fleece of the average flock is
about three and a quarter pounds. Amer
lean mohair has sold this year and last
from 80 to 40 per cent higher than Turk
ish and South African mohair has sold
for in the great English markets OF
Bradford, which formerly made the
prices for the worlds mohair product.
1t is one of the most valuable facts
that the Angora provides the only milk
and flesh mankind uses that is not SUBJ
ject to some disease, says an exchange.
Also that the Angora goat fraternizeS
with sheep and cattle. 1t is a fact, too,
that Angoras remove brush and weeds.
fertilze the soil, which valuable service
makes the wealth producing sheep, and
where goats herd and Craze with live
stock their health is maintained. In con-
clusion, then, it is fact that whoever
wishes to make Angora goat keeping
more profitable should kindly care for
and generously feed the flock. These in
sure more and better fleece and meat and
flock. And as it costs but half as much
time and feed to fatten old Angoras as it
does sheep, and they produce better pro-
ducts at old age than any of our domes-
tic animals it is fact worth needing.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Rive for Fodder.

The first crop of service in the spring
is rye, which is sometimes ready for
feeding the last week in April and may
be continued through the first half of
May 1t natures very rapidly after the
heads appear, and may be successfully
used for a period of from ten to fourteen
days if seeded at different times, and
cutting is begun before it comes in head.
Where it is not practicable to practice
.soiling, the crops may be pastured. This
method, while more wasteful, is less ex-
pensive than soi1ing. 1t is very impor-
tant to have a pasture crop at that sea-
son, because coming before meadow pas
lures are ready.
The crop yields well on medium soils.
though it responds profitably to good
treatment. 1t is recommended that it be
seeded thicker than where the crop is
used for grain. From two to two and a
half bushels of seed may be used with
advantage on good soils
The fertilizers should be rich in avail
able phosphoric acid. A fertilizer con-
tanning nitrogen 3 per cent, phosphoric
acid per cent and potash 5 per cent
may be applied at the time of seeding at
the rate of 200 to 800 pounds per acre.
A top dressing of nitrate of soda in the
spring at the rate of 100 to $50 pounds
per acre is excellent.-New York Farmer.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Preserved Eggs.

Of the different methods tested in this
series Of experiments the old way of
using Stacked lime and salt brine proved
to be very effectual and has the adyan-
tage Of being inexpensive. 1t is also not
difficult to practice. For period of a
few weeks only, smearing with vaseline
may prove an effectual method of preser-
vation In the place of vaseline almost
any clean, greasy substance may be
used For period of a few months only,
packing in dry table salt is worthy of
recommendation. OF all the substances
experimental with. the water glass solu-
tion proved most worthy of commenda-
tion. The experiments showed that the
water glass solution could be reduced to
per cent and still retain it's preserving
qualities. 1t can be obtained at most
druggists at from 40 TO so cents per gall
lon is easily manipulated, and the solu-
tion may be repeatedly used. The eggs
should be completely immersed in the
solution, and if any eggs float an inner
cover which viii sink them below the
surface of the liquid should be used. In
several tests where the eggs were placed
in stone jars inverted saucers were used
fox this purpose. The expense for the
water glass at even GO cents per gallon
would amount to about two-thirds of a
cent for dozen eggs. OF course this
does not include the expense of the stone
jar or other receptacle, which may be of
stoneware, glass or even Wood.--Rhode
Island Experiment Station.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
TEACHER SUES
FOR A DIVORCE
Prominent Educator in Sonoma
County Begins an Action
for a Marital Separation
SANTA ROSA INTERESTED
Wife of George Lemuel Ayers
Declares That She Will
Make a Vigorous Defense
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

SANTA ROSA, Dec pa suit for
oiVorce which promises to be repleta
with interest has been filed by George
Lemuel Ayers against Hattie NAY
ayers The couple have been married
Ior several years and have two chill
dren.
ayers IS well-known Sonorna Coun-
y teacher and has held important po-
silons. He was at one time a member
OF the Sonoma County Board Of Edu-
cation- Mrs. Ayers parents re-
sloe on Cherry street in this city and
nave extensive property interests in
Sonoma County.
FOR some time it had been reported
oy the relatives Of Mrs. Ayers that she
inSenoeo asking the courts for a sepa-
ration from her husband, and the de-
nouement came to-day with the filing
OF papers by the husband. Mrs. Ayers
has announced her intention Of visor-
ously defending the action.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Why Milk Sours.

Milk sours because bacteria from the
air fall into the milk, begin to grow, and
very shortly change the sugar Of the
milk to an acid. When this acid becomes
abundant the milk begins to curdle. The
bacteria arefn the air, in water, in barn
dust; they stick on bits of hay and to the
COW. They are most plentiful, however,
in milk that has soured; hence, if we
pour a little sour milk into pail OF
fresh milk, the fresh milk will sour very
quickly because we have, so to speak,
seeded or planted the fresh milk with
the sOuring germs. No one, of course,
ever does this purpoSely in the dairy,
vet people sometimes do what amounts
to the same thing-that is, put fresh
milk into poorly cleaned pals or pans,
the cracks and corners Of which are cosy
homes for millions of germs left from
the last sour milk contained IN the yes
sci 1t follows, then, that all utensils
used IN the dairy should be thoroughly
scaIded so as to kill all germs present,
and particular care should be taken to
clean the cracks and creV1ceS, Tor In
them the germs lurk.
In addition to this thorough cleans
ing with hot water, we should be careful
before milking. Such dusty work as
pitching hay or stover or arranging bed
ding should be done either long before
or after milking time, for more germs
fall into the milk if the air be full OF
"To avoid further germs the milker
should wear clean overalls, should have
clean hands. and above all should never
wet his hands with milk. This last
habit in addition TO being filthy, lessons
the keeping power of the milk. The
mixer should also moisten the parts of
the COW nearest him, so that dust from
the cows sides may not fall into the
mixers pail. For greater cleanliness
and safety many milkmen curry their
cows.
THE first few streams from each teat
e1,C !, a hpOo1rcn the
at its mouth is filled with milk which,
being exposed to the air, is full of germs
and will do much toward souring the
other milk in the pail. Barely a gill will
be lost by throwing the first drawings
away. and this of the poorest milk, too
The increase in the keeping quality of
the milk VIZ much more than repay the
small loss. If these precautions are
taken the milk will keep several hours
or even days longer than milk carelessly
handled. BY taking these steps to pre-
vent germs from falling into the milk
can Of milk was once kept sweet for
thirty-one days.
The work of the germ in the dairy is
not however, confined to souring the
milk 1t is the germ that gives to the
teristic f1avors and to butter its flavor.
If the right germ is present cheese or
butter gets a proper flavor. Sometimes
undesirable germs gain entrance and
give favors that we do not like. Such
germs produce cheese or butter diseases.
Bitter butter is one Of these diseases.
TO keep out all unpleasant meddlers,
Thoroughly cleanse and scald every uten-
sil."-Agriculture for Beginners.
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ladies' Hdndkerchiefs.
Soothing Theology.


There's Elder Brown, who takes his pew,
And smiles a smile benignant;
He knows that wrong will get its due
Be shown as most malignant.
And Deacon Jones, who takes his seat
With manner bland and courtly-
The Deacon's careful of his feet,
He's equity and he's portly.
They nod their heads in synchronous
Cadences with the singing
Glad that the bass is sonorous
And tenor notes are ringing.
Full soon the pastor takes his stand
And dips into his discourse,
He shows that each one in the land
Should choose 'twixt that and this
course.
The Elders head drops back to meet
(This point we should have added:
The Elders, like the Deacon's, seat
Is comfortably padded.
The calming measures of the speech
Come sweetly soft and mellow,
At no time does the pastor reach
The rasping, wakeful below.
The preacher his conclusions draws
A fact and figure welder-
Nor marks the slowly dropping jaws
Of Deacon and of Elder.
At last there comes a gentle snore-
A mingled gasp and chirrup-
The peaceful influence once more
Has proved a soothing syrup.
w. D. N. in the Chicago Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Death Summons Pioneer.

Joseph L. Van Pragg. who for many
years was prominently identified in
the local mercantile world and a pio-
neer of the State, died yesterday at
his residence, 1913 Bush street. He
was a native of Amsterdam, Holland,
SO years Of age, and a bachelor. For
many years he was engaged in the to-
bacco business and leaves a COM
Portable fortune. The funeral will
take place this morning from the un-
dertaking parlors of H.fF. Mass &
CO. at 1890 O'Clock. The interment
will be at Salem Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Is
IN Preserring Health and Beauty.

Few People Know How Useful It Is
in Preserving Health and Beauty.
Nearly everybody knows that char
coal is the safest and most efficient dis
infectant and purifier in nature, but few
realize its value when taken into the
human system for the same cleansing
purpose.
Charcoal IS a remedy that the more
you take Of Il the better; II is not a
drug at all. but simply absorbs the
gases and impurities always present in
the stomach and intestines and carries
them out Of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking. drinking or after eating
onions and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal efectuaIly clears and i'm
proves the complexion. il whitens the
teeth and further acts as a natural and
smineutly safe cathartic.
It abs0rbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; it
dfsinfects the mouth and throat from
the poison Of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one
form or another, but probably the best
charcoal and the most for the money
IS in Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges; they
are composed Of the finest powdered
willow charcoal and other harmless an
tiseptics in tablet form or rather in the
form Of large, pleasant tasting lozen-
ges. the charcoal being mixed with
honey.
The daily use Of these lozenges will
soon tell in a much improved condition
OF the general health, better complex
ion. sweeter breath and purer blood,
and the beauty Of il is that no possible
harm can result from their continued
use. but. on the contrary, great benefit.
A Buffalo physician. in speaking Of
the benefits Of charcoal says: I advise
Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges TO all pa
tients suffering from gas in stomach
and bowels and 10 clear the complexion
and purify the breath, mouth and
throat: I also believe the liver is greatly
benefited by the daily use Of them;
they cost but twenty-five cents box at
drug stores. and although in some sense
a patent preparation, yet l believe get
Anore and better charcoal in Stuart's
Absorbent Lozenges than in any Of the
ordinary charcoal tablets"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Treating Lumnv Jam.

In a treatise on lumpy jaw, recently
issued by the Indiana experiment station,
the disease is diagnosed and treatment
prescribed as follows:
This disease more often affects cattle
than other animals. 1t is due to a fun
gus or actinomycosis. The fungus oc-
ours upon grass or other vegetation and
1t is only when it becomes introduced
into the tissues that 1t causes trouble.
The disease comes from eating and out
side sources and is not contagious in the
usual sense of the word. Several ami
mails may become affected while on the
same pasture but this is not due to all
being exposed alike. Some years the
number of cases is greater than others
owing to the greater development Of this
fungus. The disease affects the jaw
more often than other parts, due to the
fact that the tissues are sometimes bro
ken in the act of chewing, and thus per-
mitting infection. Any part of the body
may be attacked.
The disease is comparatively easy to
treat. A dram of todide of potash is
given twice a day. from two weeks to
twenty days. For cattle weighing 1900
pounds or more the dose is somewhat in
crea sed, and lessened for calves. If puS
be present in the lump it should be let
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
REALISTIC SANTA CLAUS
AWARDS NUMEROUS GIFTS
Young Members of the Mission Turn
herein Receive Toys and Candy
at Christmas Festival.

Santa Claus made the hearts Of the
children OF the Mission Turn Verein
glad last night by handing out candy
and presents 10 the youngsters at the
FESTIVAL held in Mission Turn Hall.
Sturdy lads dressed in neat gray uni
ferns and bright-faced girls clad in
blue waists and bloomers marched
toward the awe-inspiring gift-giver
and received their toys and sweets
with beating hearts. The parents
and friends Of the little ones were
present and enjoyed the scene.
Professor Barth's pupils marched
into the big hail and stepped out like
veterans TO the stirring march played
by the orchestra The big Christmas
tree laden with good things was
placed In the center Of the hall and
was an attractive thing to the young
sters. They were allowed TO skylark
for half an hour before receiving
their gifts. When Santa Claus had
presented all the pupils with toys the
children were dismissed and their eld-
ers were allowed on the floor. Dan
cling was continued until midnight.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
SAYS NIcAVOY STOLE
GOVERNMENT CASKET
John j. Hayden Swears to Affidavit,
Stating That Undertaken Buried
FOgarty's Body in Cheap Box.

EOShrtJ bOuy III O1cdp DOAs
John ]. Hayden, under whose super
vision the body of the late Sergeant
William Fogarty was inferred, swore
to an affidavit yesterday to the effect
that he had received the body Of the
dead soldier and turned it over to Hugh
B. McAvoy for burial Hayden also
states in the affidavit that McAvoy sub
stituted an ordinary cheap redwood
box for the casket supplied by the
Government. He further says that the
body was Inferred at the Holy Cross
Cemetery on February 6, 1900. Hay
den turned over his affidavit to the
committee of Camp Reinhold Richter
of the Spanish War Veterans, who
have already notified President Roose-
welt of the practice Of swapping" good
Government caskets for cheap wooden
boxes by certain undertakers of this
city.
Should Roosevelt demand an invest
CATION into the nefarious work Of un-
dertakers of San Francisco, the COM
mittee promises to make disclosures
that will create a scandal such as has
not been known in Government circles
in this city before.
The Government provides a good
casket for each dead soldier. The un-
dertakers by changing this casket for
a redwood box are able TO sell the
casket, making in the neighborhood
of $50.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Tries TO Drown HerseIf in ocean.

A woman tried to commit suicide
last night by running into the ocean
at a point opposite the Beach Tavern
There was a man with her, who res
cued her and took her to the tavern.
where she was given dry clothing.
Those in charge of the resort refused
TO give the name of either the woman
or her escort.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
$500 Instead of $500
and $500,

NO fabrication, solid facts
or money back is the principle
of this store.
LADIES COMBINATION
POCKETBOOK AND PURSE
Made of real seal, alligator
and monkey skin. Extra
strong steel frames, the kind
you cannot lose money out
of; some sterling silver
trimmed, others plain. In
brown, tan, also black. You'll
be pleased when you inspect
these for the low price. ..
90
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Test of Gun Clubs Rights.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 2e.-Alex
Fourness and other citizens of Wash
ington, in Yolo County, have united
TO make a legal test of the rights of
gun club men TO the exclusive posses
sion of shooting preserves adjacent to
streams like the Sacramento River.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

out by incision. In a few refractory
cases a second period Of treatment may
be required after resting for ten days.
About so per cent of recOveries may be
expected. Affected animals should BE-
kept away from the healthy, and of the
pasture fields. In case of milch cows
the milk should not be used. The State
does not pay for such animals when Il is
found necessary to destroy them"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Auto and Wrist Raos.

No two alike. They are odds and
ends of the good selling kind. but we
cannot duplicate them any more, so
we have cut the prices; all have good
strong frames. They come in blue,
red. black, green and brown; some
with steel chains others with leather
handles. If you are in need of one
here's your opportunity. Price. SOC
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
CONSULTATION rnHH
AND ERFF
EXAMINATION u AA

All sufferers are invited to call at any
time for free consultation, examination
and advice. The Electro-Chemic treat
ment cures many serious diseases which
are absolutely incurable under the older
systems of medical treatment. 1t cures
painlessly, quickly and cheaply. 1t keeps
many sufferers out of the surgeons
hands. This is particularly so in dis
eases peculiar to women.
We realize that quick and permanent
cures are the best advertising. Every
Electro-Chemic patient sends another.
This is the reason why. in less than two
years, the E,lectro-Chemic practice is
the largest in San Francisco.
Special diseases of men are quickly
Blood Contagion. Contracted Disorders.
small expense with no strong drugs to
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

When it comes to stepping into
fortune no man objects TO putting his
foot in it.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

When you say a girl is as pretty as
picture it doesn't necessarily mean tha
she is painted.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

BUTLER. Pa Dec 26.-Three deaths and
two new cases form the typhoid fever record
for the day. making the total number of
deaths eighty.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
You VIII Thank Us That We Adver-
hSed These When You See Them.
69c INSTEAD OF S1.o0.

QUEEN DELL, LADIES KID
GLOVES-Made of picked lamb skin,
tans, browns, grays, black and white
Sizes from to S. We will fit them
and we are positive you will buy more
than one pair when you see them at.
RGn
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

The United States treasury holds
three and nine-tenths as much gold as
the Bank of England.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
ladies', Gents and ChHdren'S
FIanneiette Gowns.

Made of solid colors, also striped
fannelette; some hemstitched and
tucked and others lace trimmed. at.
..........9 9Oc, 75C and 4Sc
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Out Of Town Visitor at the Horse
Show-I never in one place in my life
saw so many really beautiful girls, or
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Every State has its capital, except
the state of matrimony.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
ELECTRO-CHEMlC SPECIALTIES :

ELECTRo-CHEMISTR cures CAM
GER, TUM0RS, OLD SORES. LUPUS.
ECZEMA, CONSUMPTION and CA
TARRH of the LUNGS, and il is the
only treatment known to science that
will cure these diseases.
Electro-Chemistry cures diseases OF
the STOMACH, Liver, KIDNEYS and
BOWELS. The worst cases are quickly
and permanently cured. Bring a small
bottle of morning urine for free exam
inatiOn.
SPECIAL DISEASES Of WOMEN, the
kind that usually send the sufferer to
the surgeon. are cured by ElectrO-Chem-
istry painlessly. No cutting, no dosing
with powerful and poisonous medicines.
In RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, LO-
COMOTOR ATAXIA and PARALYSIS
the treatment goes directly to the weak
ened nerves and muscles, taking away
the swelling and pain, and it strength
ems them from the start
and permanently cured-W eaknesses,
Prostatfc Diseases, etc. etc, are cured at
uin the stomach
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Out OF Town Visitor Continuing, mus
ingly>-Or so many homely men.-Bal-
timore American.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Are You in Need of Good corset2
IF so. here ore some at very low prices.

LADY JEAN-New straight front
Corsets. Made of strong sateen, boned
throughout with luminoid steel bones,
bias cut, hand gored. lace trimmed,
double side steels, abdominal self-re-
ducing hose supporters attached, with
patent button clasp. To make this an
interesting week we will sell these at
.................. Each soc
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Baltimorean Throwing a chest)-
Certainly, miss, we pride ourselves
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
For Walking or Trampng

There is nothing more comfortable
than a good golf skirt.
Here are some that you will appre-
ciate for the good quality and low
price. especially the hang and the fit
of the skirt Made of all-wool cheviot,
cut in Vandyke and flare effect. In
blue, green and brown. Biggest $4.00
and $3.50 worth you ever got for.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

THESE OPPORTUNITIES greatest offered
Francisco The last week the will be the busiest
good goods and low will do it, Ts folly to be wise unless
it, Wise
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Pillows.
To Pill Cushions With:
wbof About 7bese Ladies' TIqhts 2

Just the garment for the chilly
weather. Made Of pure Vega silk,
swiss ribbed, knee or ankle length, jer-
sey fitting tops. In pink, blue and
cream and black. Special ..... 81 90
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27

Every deed is a seed.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Little Late for the Holidays.

Nevertheless they are in greater de-
mand than ever.
KEYSER'S DOUBLE-WOVEN FA-
BRIG GLOVES-Kid-fltting kind.
stitched back, patent 2-clasps. In gray,
mode, tan, also black and white. Kid
in fit. Not so in price. .25c
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Ennneiette Skirts.

Some LACE TRIMMED and SILK
EMBROIDERED, SCALLOPED others
trimmed with tucks. Prices. .....
.................4 45c, 39c and 19c
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
We Issue Glove Orders
free Of charge.
A Few Offerings From Our Rsckweor
Department,

A Few Offerings From Our Rsckweor
Department,
And many others equally AZ stylish
and good In price.
LADIES COLLAR, with TAB
Made of silk-fnished cloth, with
bunch Of silk-embroidered cherry tabs.
Pink. blue, red. green and black. Only
to be had at the Price Cutters at this
Alice dEVena,
The new collar and tab Made Of
English check cloth, satin bound. with
twin tabs, and other beautiful designs.
also finished with silk embroidered
button, washable. Twenty different
styles to choose from. Price. .25c
Why Not Have an Auto or Wrist Bag
TO carry your combination pocketbook
or other small articles tn7
Made of Levant kid, well sewed, ex-
ira strong steel frame, with strong
chain, moire lined with pocket in
side, also hand mirror. In red, green.
these money-savers to your friend or to
yourself at this low price .......OOC
10c Instead of Soc.
Look elsewhere, then come Co us and
is not truthful.
CUSHION COVERS - Made on
satin, denim and canvas cloth. in
love scenes, quarrels, flowers, leaves,
Gibson girl and other pictorial designs.
If you are fixing up your cozy corner
1t Will be many moons before you get
them at this low price again .....1Oc
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
Zoe Instead of25c.

LADIES HOSE SUPPORTERS
because they're old-fashioned or shop
worn goods, you know elastic does not
improve with old age, so we would
rather take less than half for them
than keep them in our stock. We war
rant these to be perfect or your money
back. 1t is the kind that attaches to
the side Of your Corset. Made Of fan
cy frilled French Isle elastic. fancy
metal buckle, In boWknot designs, has
patent button clasps attached. In pink.
blue, red and black. NOW...1OC