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The San Francisco call., 1904-11-21
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS-Bi wanted-Notice is hereby
gwen that sealed proposals viii be received by
the Board of Directors Of the Veterans Home
some St san Francisco, Cal, up to II
o'clock a. m, Saturday, December 3, 1904,
and opened Immediately thereafter In the
presence Of bidders, for furnishing and de-
iivering duartermaster and commissary sup
plies, etc. for the Veterans Home. Napa
County, Cal. railroad station fountville.
f o. b., for six months. commencing Jan9-
ary l. 1905. and ending June 80. 1905. Sched-
ules with information and instructions Tor
submitting bids Will be furnlsned upon ap-
plication by the undersigned. Bidders will
carefully follow the conditions Of the sched-
ules. and no bid Will be considered unless II
fs in accordance with such schedules. Bids
on tea coffee and sugar must be made on
samples submitted. Each bidder must ac-
some well known and responsiDls banking
house for at least 10 per cent Of the amount
Of his bid payable to G. Mason Kline,
Treasurer conditioned that the bidder will
enter into a good and valid contract upon
notice Of acceptance as required by law.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids and to order any quantity over
under the amount of specified
factured or produced in this state price,
fitness and quality being equal. under the
provisions of section s2fT Of the Political
Code
Address John F. sheehan, Secretary Of the
Board Of Directors Of the Veterans Home OF
California. room 1s. 800 sansome st. San
,i1ca1E By order Of the Board of Directors.
JOHN F. sHEEHAN Secretary.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Bureau
OF Supplies and Accounts. Navy Department,
Washington D. c.. until 10 o'clock a. m.
December 90. 1904, and publicly opened i'm
nediately thereafter, to furnish at the Navy
Yards Mare Island, Cal, and Puget Sound.
Wash. as specified, compressed air plant,
comprising locomotive. air compressor, and
charging air reservoir; one 4-wheel coupled
switching locomotive one 24-inch engine
lathe with motors, and. one 40O0-pound
steam hammer Blank proposals will be fur
nished upon application to the Navy Pay
Offices, San Francisco, Cal, and Seattle.
Wash H. t. B. HARRIS. Paymastsr Gen
eraI u s. n 11-5-04
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-21
LEGAL. NOTICES.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm OF
BORJES & BENSON. Of 1901 Market St, has
dissolved partnership and hereafter the firm
will be known as GEORGE W. BENSON.
All claims against BORJES & BENSON
must be presented by the 23d Of November
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zEAL EsrArE TO ExczAros.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
16O-acre fruit ranch. IN full bearing; mostly
all necessary fruit houses drier and trays.
in fact fully equipped for handling the crop
price S25. 600: viii sell on easy terms or sx-
change for good property IN san Francisco or
Oakland; good reasons for selling J. II.
EDsON. sole agent. Il and IS Bacon blosk.
ALAMEDA ADVERT'S'M'TS
ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.
FINE bargain; 2-st0ry; high basement; nine
large rooms; gas; bath; all good plumoing;
lot 1OOxlOe; west side Lafayetts ST drst-
class nsighborhoOd: original prics, $1,000;
can be bought ior s6o10; on easy terms.
ALAMEDA
ALAMEDA COTTAGES TO LET.
GROOM cottage IN central location; STATE
price. size Of lot, etc Box 70 Call office.
BERKELEY ADVERT'S'NTS
BERKELEY REAL ESTATE
$500
A CHOICE home on Delaware St. Bsri<elay; 9
rooms and bath: lot 4Ox135; new and modern;
sunny exposure. fine view; easy terms OF
payment II desired: no trouble to show prop
REALTY BONDS AND FINANCE Co uno.).
11T2 Broadway. corner Fourrsenth 81,
Oakland.
s22OO-Modsrn cottage. 5 rooms; Bath and
basement CHICKEN houses lot z5xl5O y W,
and 41a. Tel. Folsom S4ss-
FOR sale-Modern Groom house nearly new.
near North Berkeley station; price s3oOOi
easy terms Apply to owner. o G. MAY.
- Gsea- 81. 5srze-ey-
OAKLAND ADVERT'S'M'TS
OFFICE. 1915 BROADWAY.
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.
SPECIAL BARGAIN
$500 FOR a corner store with hats Gbovs, tn
West osEIand: must be sold on account -
sickness. See P. c. LAsSEN & CO, 4s6 Tenth
ST.. Oakland.
-HERE Is BARoArgi--
$500 on only ,,,s,, r9F oToo Js hS1ss q wsh Sraa "a
456 Tenth St. Oakland
AN exceptional opportunity 70 8ect1r8 8ErfDflT
up-to-date and hrsc-class apartmeat-hOuse
centrally located. prominent corner large
net income, which can be incrsaseds long
lease parties with highest references only
need apply. HARRY L. HOLCOMB, 814
san Pablo ave, oakland, Cal.
WE have clients looking for investments in
Oakland property. II you have either houses
lots for sale call at our 0fhcs or mail
full description and price.
c. f. REED
ass Eleventh st Oakland.
BARGAIN-Beautfful T-r. home IN Piedmont.
hne neighbOrhood; good locations near car
line: viii sell cheap; must be seen 70 Be ap-
preciated- Apply 70 E MORRIS. 6T5 36th 81
OAKLAND HOUSEKEEPING Rooms.
SEVENTH ave. 1O1Hsuuny. furnished house
keeping rooms; private house; near Clinton
station.
OAKLAND FURNITURE FOR SALE
TOMORROW the day for bargains IN furni-
turs- H Schelhaas. 11th St. cor store. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-21

s22OO-Modern cottage. rooms; bath and
basement chicken houses lot 25x15O. J. ".
JAQUITH & CO.. 1872 Market St. rooms 41s
and 4fq. Tel. Folsom S468
FOR sale-Modern 6-roOm house. nearly new.
near North Berkeley station: price sS6OOi
easy terms Apply TO owner. O. @. MAY.
2231 Cedar St. Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-21

MISCELLANEOUS SALE.
DOES YOUR ROOF LEAK?
Have you a leaky tin, shingle. felt or iron
rOof2 Cover II with Mastic Roofing 1t is best
for old and new roofs and for valleys cutters
decks. balconies. etc. Mastic Roof Paint and
Roofing Cement will stop small leaks Write
US about It. Elaterite Roofing Co, 713 Market
ID HAND machinery. engine boilers. pumps.
pulleys shafting, etc. etc bought sold
rented and exchanged see Sunday papers
II s. WHITE MCHY. CO.. 130- 1872 Beale st.
BOILERS, engines. I'd hand machinery. McIN-
TOSH WOLPMAN, 1876 1917 Fremont St
AN elegant assortment Of diamonds jeweiry
and sealskins for sale small weekly pay
ments goods delivered on first payment
UNITED TRUST CO.. p Stockton ST.
A-BUYS. sells or rents gear machinery en-
gfnes, boilers. water pipe. shafting pulleys,
etc. WHITELAW. 253-255 Spear ST.
A-THE P. J. Coz California virgin gold
wedding rings for sale by the PORTIAND
JEWELRY CO.. 25 Stockton st.
HEN pigeons runts. crosses homers, etc.
stamp for catalog. c. Wilson, 229 Stevenson
GENTS and boys bicycle in good condition.
cheap. g C. F. ADAMS CO.. BIS Mason ST.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
His Eve on Crooks.

ANY day in front of the banks in
the neighborhoOd OF Fourth ana
Chestnut streets a tall. well dressed
man with a gray mus!ache can De
seen pacing industriously up ana
down.
Casual observers instantly absorb
the impression that he is waiting TOT
some one and is moving back and
forth TO kill time,
Hundreds would be surprised II
they knew that he is Frank Kelly, Tor
mer chief Of police OF this city.
He promenades up and down near
the banks TO overhaul any swlndler
some new scheme TO deceive the bank
officers.
The ex.chief Of police holds his po-
sition by virtue Of his extensive knowl'
edge OF criminals. the result OF his
long familiarity with their faces ana
doings in this city. Unless the man is
a brand new offender Kelly can spot
crook from any other city just as
quickly as he can pick out local law
breaker. His memory Of the faces III
the Rogues' Gallery enables him TO dc
this.
Often these old swindlers go into O
bank, only to receive touch on the
shoulder from behind. They find them
selves on turning looking into the
eyes Of a man who knows them from
the ground up. Sometimes they are
locked up. Now and then they are
allowed to make their attempt ane
then are arrested. Occasionally they
are permitted to go on condition tha
they leave town and never come
back. Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
The joke on Mark Twain.

A friend of Mark Twain tells a story
of the humorist which, it is thought
has not before appeared in print.
One warm day in Hartford Mr.
Clemens, on his way home from long
walk, felt somewhat fatigued. Sud
denly he sat down upon carriage
block to rest for bit, and began Wig
orously TO fan himself with his hat.
There Glanced to be in his immed
ate neighborhood at the moment the
the author of Innocence Abroad
seated himself street piano man,
who soon struck up lively tune.
An elderly lady passing the two ev-
identity jumped to the conclusion that
the author was the assistant of the
musician, for she stopped and dropped
a coin in the hat Mr.. Twain had in
hand
Whereupon the humorist arose and
bowling most politely gave expression
in stately phrase to his thanks. Then
it began to dawn upon the lady that
she made mistake. She stepped
back, and an expression of uneas.ness
| came to her cOuntenance.
Don't be frightened, madam" OBJ
| served Mr.. Clemens. Its true the
| man doesn't attach a claim to me;
| nevertheless, I'm quite well trained
| quite.-and, | assure you, entirely
harmless. st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
AUTOMOBILES IN WINTER.
improved Machines viii No" Kun !"
roIa unsather and a Foot OF Snow.

with the approach OF cold wheather
are beginning to expert
ence new difficulties with their ma
chimes and 10 give thought 10 'he
question OF the winter use OF Tue
horseless vehicles. In the past, the
greater number OF machines have been
put out OF commission by cold wea'h'
er. but last year Il good percentage
were operated when the snow was not
too deep, and the number VIII De
greatly increased during the coming
cold period. With the air.cooled motor
it is, of course, possible to enjoy win
ter riding without the fear OF the CIR
culating waters freezing. All lupri-
eating oil should be mixed with kero'
sene in cold weather, as this Trims
it out to feed freely. On icy asphalt
heavy rope bound around the rear
wheels, gives fair hold and driving
power. Chains on the rear tires are
better than this, and are generally
used. In heavy snow Inch rope bound
around the rear wheels. gives about
as good tractive force as anything yet
found. As an ordinary thing 1t is
safe to say that an automobile ma!
be used in snow from eight inches u
foot in depth, but when the sno"
gets deeper than that the storage sta
ton is the best place for a horseles'
vehicle From Country Life in Amer
lea,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
The Japanese Soldier.

And our Japanese soldier knows that
he shall be honored If he serves his
country we'll Man lives but his llfe-
time: his name 1t is that lives to pos
terity." has been told him from his
childhood. He believes the. ancient he
roes of his race are watching him and
guiding him. The banner of his regl-
ment has characters written by his En-
peror himself, the chief by birth OF
his race. Such being the banner, and
consequently the Unborn memories OF
the race twining round it. the soldier
sees with the eye of his faft.. his an
cestors marching before the standard
of the Rising Sun. He knows he has
the deep fellow feeling of his living
countrymen. and that If he dies he
shall be honOred, for endless genera
tions. with offerings and festivals by
his countrvmen. Thus fully conscious
of the intense sympathy of his COM
patriots both dead and living, and
swelled with lofty antirinatinn of his
glorious destiny, no danger can appall,
and no toll can tire the real Japanese
sClder.-Nobushige Amenomori, in the
Atlantic
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

Thanksgiving is Il time wheh 'he
preacher gets into prin far ana vice.
and the sermons of the day often nave
a strong political flavor. 1t Is rela'e"
of Il stanch Federalist pastor or Con-
necticut. who included this prayfnI
sentence In his Thanksgiving invoca-
ton: And oh. Lord endow the ires-
id.nt Uefferson) with goodIy P"r-
ton of Thy grace, for Thou. . Lorn'
kuowest that he needs It,.
In those old days secular antlpath'es
and political prejudices were forgot
ten in the general rejoicing. 1t was an
occasion when old enemies made
friends. and rich and poor INDUCED IN
cider. mince pie and n fowl OF some
kind. No tramp went unfed. and even
the town poOrhouse had its turkey. In
the middle of the century 1t was GUS
,onory and fashionable to make calls
after the manner of the once popular
New Years observance, and as recent
" rs 1895 New Workers celebrated the
thanksgiving occasion by paradins
the streets arrayed in all sorts OF ram
tastic costumes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

into baskets. pals and tubs. There
were bushels of oranges and apples,
more than "A bushel of bananas. pals
of grapes, nuts aud candies and other
things. Then 200 plates were spread
along the sides of the long corridor of
the hall. and Que article from each was
placed upon each plate, till the plates
were heaping high and lusciously beau
tiful. Yet one-thrd only o. the con-
tribution had found place.
One hundred Of these plates wcr"
taken into the dining hall OF the in>i
tuition. placed upon the tables. "hd
then the aged inmates to the sane
number were invited to he seated. The
members OF the committee were then
Invited in and introduced by the keeper
and given the opportunity to convey
to them the greetings Of the loving
hearts which had inspired the kindly
| remembrance. After few words by
the pastor the responses hogan. One
BY one, beginning at the head OF the
table. and pa ssing around 1t, the whole
| 100 gave oral testimony to their graft
| tude for the kindly consideration.
| We sometimes say we cannot pray
and speak in prayer meeting. II we
were incarcerated In the poor house
and some kindly friend remembered
US. we would speak. Our tongues
would not be tied. "Gcd bless you
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
Why He Was Anxious.

A rough-looking man had inquired
of the Texas station master three dii'
ferent times as to when the next train
won't out. and as he came back the
fourth time the clerk scowled and re-
piled:
Haven't | answered your question
three times?"
You hev, mister, but | want to
make mighty sure of it,"
We'll il you are here when the
train goes you can go with it. It's no
use TO bother me again.
Il don't want to bother yOn or any
body else" slowly replied the ques'
coner But mebbe you don't under
stand how I'm fixed. I'm Prairie
Sans partner
"Well?'
sam got into a little shooting
scrape in town this afternoon
81 heard about it,"
And about an hour ago the boys
turned out and histed him up to 4
limb Of u tree.
Yes. and | was one OF the h'isters.
Why didn't we pull you uR the same
time?"
"Bekase the limb didn't seem stout
'nuff to hold both of us, and the crowd
| was too tired to hunt around and find
another. They gimme two hours to
| leave town in. One of the two hours
has gone, and I'm kinder anxious
about the other. | kin buy or borrow
a boss to ride out if that train won't
be here on time, but Id heap rather
! take the train. | don't want to bother
you or anybody. as | said before, but
under the circumstances
Il see. Well, the train will be here
in half an hour"
Good. That gives me 80 minits tt
play WITH and won't look for a boss
Nice weather, this?'
Beautiful weather for lynching.'
"Of course. That's just what
meant. III jest step up and take on
last lingerin look al Sam, and thel
come back and ketch the train. an
leave you folk to run this yere tow
after any old way you want to-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

or course, the newspaper man was
deeply interested and glad to contri-
butte the slips as his share coward the
benefactiOn. The slips were then past
ed upon the bags, and by the committee
appointed for the distribution. left a.
the homes of those who had been Sc
ected. No consideration was given
to either the denomlna tional or the re.
liyiOus character Of those solicited.
Roman Catholics, Jews and inlidcls
were asked, and responded generous
". The entire population. If the VII
lage felt the generous thrill and the
happy glow. Two hundred households
were made happy for days In discuss
ing their contributions. When the
bags were gathered together II was
found that we had nearly half ton
of goodies for the poor people. and not
one Of the bags was found missing or
returned empty. And what reveal
ton of the generosity and kindly SYM
pathy Of the people those bags were.
Some of them were estimated as worth
not less than So. In them were Or
anges. bananas. apples. malaga grapes,
figs. nuts cakes, boxes OF candles.
cakes Of chocolates. cough drops, chew
ing gum. booklets. fancy pictures and
other articles.
These bags were carefully carried to
the county house by committee on
Thanksgiving morning. and with the
aid of the keeper. his wife. and the do
mestics. assorted and distributed,
First. the bags were placed upon a
large table and the contents assorted
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
No Tombstones.

There are no tombstones in China,
except on the graves of widows by
mperial decree father. on payment
OF a large sum Of money, may erect
a stone to a daughter who has lived
and died a widow. This Is sort OF
posthumous compensation for her be
reavement. 1t is said that all man
darins and other shining lights OF the
empire are accompanied by their COT
ems wherever they travel. Ii Hung
Chang had his with him when In New
York, we all know. But the ordinary
Chinaman Is never buried in q coffin'
rYtfe body to the grave, which Is very
shallow, and into which the deceased
10 dumped to fertilize the soil. A crop
Is grown on the mound within year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

There is more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed To
be incurable. For great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease aud prescribed
local remedies, and 10y constantly failing 10
cure with local treatment, pronoun ed II IN
durable. Science has proven Catarrh to he
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls tatarrh
Cure, manufactured by r. ). Cheney TO-,
Toledo. Ohio. is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally In doses
from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts direct
" on the blood aud mucous surfaces OF the
system. They Offer one hundred dollars for
any case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address F. ]. CHENEY Il
Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, I5e.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
STARTING a Race in Missouri.

The starter Of the running races at
Joplin is a big. black negro. lie mas
created much amusement in setting
the horses off.
A half dozen or more attempts were
made. when the negroes patience be-
came exhausted. Most OF the jockeys
were negroes, and as final warning
to one who persisted in swapping the
rubber before the others were ready
he said: Niger, If you does dat
again III come out dar and knock you
off dat boss" and he exhibited good
sized stick attached to the end of a
rope, which he commenced to unwind.
The exhibit of the stick had its effect.
Joplin News-Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

Thanksgiving Day! TIE memory OF our
sires
Comes Ger us at the murmur OF thy name;
And once again We see them as they came
For homes and Eindred far across the sea,
That without fear or hindrance, they
might raise
Daily to God their prayers and hymns OF
praise,
And walk His paths in all humility.
We knew thee first in sixteen twenty'one;
The shores of bleak New England claim
thy birth;
And though thy cradle buried was in snow
And chill November winds, with icy tone.
flushed thee to sleep, yet now with JOY
and mrh
We celebrate that day OF long ago.
Louise Boyd.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
TILL NOON.
The Simple Dish That Keeps One ViEor-
Gus and Well Fed.

When the doctor takes his own med
icine and the grocer eats the food ne
recommends some confidence comes
to the observer.
A grocer. OF Ossian. Ind, had prac-
teal experience with food worth any
ones attention.
He says: six years ago | became
so weak from stomach and bower
trouble that | was finally compelled to
give up all work in my store, and, In
fact. all sorts of work Ia: about four
wears. The last year | was connheu
to the bed nearly oil Of the time, and
much of the time unable to retain food
of any sort Oh my stomach. My bow
els were badly constipated continual
ly. and lost in weight from l6o
hounds down to S. pounds.
when at the bottom OF the ladder
| changed treatment entirely and start
el in en- GrapeNuts and cream for
nonrishment. used absolutely moth.
iur but this for about three months.
slowly improved until got out OF bed
and began to move about.
IL have been improving regularly
and now in the past two years nave
been working about fifteen hours a
div in the store and never felt better
in my life.
During these two years have new
or missed a breakfast of Grape Nuts
and cream. and often have II two
meals a day. but the entire breakfast
is always made OF Grape-Nuts and
cream alone.
Since commencing the use Of Grape
Nuts have never used anything to
stimulate the action Of the bowels, q
/ tbing | had TO do for years, but this
I food keeps me regular and in hns
shape. and 1 am growing stronger ant
heavier every day.
MY customers. naturally, have beer
interested and | am compelled to an
swer great Msny questions abou
GrapeNuts.
Some people would think that
simple dish Of Grape.Nuts and cream
would not carry one through to tn
MONDAY meal. but it will and in tn
most vigorous fashion
Name given by Postum Co., Eait'
Greek. Mich.
Look in each pkg. for the famou
little book, The Road to Wellviile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

their gratitude well'nsh broke our
hearts.
After making the rounds Of the hos
pltal and the asylum, We tooE "nr 30
paIture. Keeling mat III auuitloh 10 Tue
blessedness Of having remembered the
poor, we had established a red'letter
day in the history OF the institution.
The keeper, in a communication to our
society many weeks afterwards. add
ed to previous expressions Of gratitude.
the assurance that the event had
caused happy divergence in the
thoughts of the inmates. and instead or
dwelling upon their unfortunate condi-
ton. they had continually talked OF
the thou; htfulness Of their friends. 1t
ought to be added that our contrihu-
ton provided the inmates Of the insti-
tuition with tasty dessert after each
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19
Use of Music in Surgery.

Perhaps the strangest use to which
music can be put is to stop the flow
Of blood from a wound.
An army doctor noticed that when
q wounded soldier was taken TO with
In an easy hearing distance OF music
hemOrrhage was greatly reduced or
stopped. Neither he nor others, who
confirmed his observations, could I'M
derstand how this phenomenon was
brought about, but IT is now believed
that the vibration Of the air produced
by the music causes the patient to be.
come faint. In which case the action
OF the heart IL so considerably lessened
that the overflow of blood is reduced.
-Tit.Bits.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-11-19

The American with "a soul SO dead
that he does not feel his PATRIOTISM
stirred 10y the memory of Thahksslv-
ing dinners that have gone before IL
II door sort OF an individual.
Indulge In "snacks and bites as ne
NAV and distress his digestion by the
torturing process Of swallowing MS
average MIDDAY meal in five minutes,
there Is one day In the year at least
when he becomes passive, quiescent
and calmly amenable to the seductive
effects Of really attractive and prop
erly built up meal.
An essay on the delights or eating
therefore, which would only merit MS
cynicism or contempt at any other
time becomes an attractive subject
now. and the idea Of fcstooning his
stomach with melanGe of succulen'
dainties become n subtle and tender
" fantastic suggestion as Thanksgiv'
ing day approaches.
1t depends very much npon the ex
| uberance of the fancy the training Of