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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
THE COMING MANEUVERS.

M AJOR GILLETTE of the corps of engineers of
IVA the United States army contributes the cur
rent number of Sunset short but fairly COM
prehensve statement of the general character of the
maneuvers that take place in August grand
encampment Paso Robles. The statement makes
clear the fact that the gathering of volunteers and
lars not to be for any holiday outing but for serious
work in solving certain important problems that
cannot be so we'll learned in any other way.
In describing the of instruction to be given
during the Major Gillette says the troops will
be employed in practcing that part of the of
that lies beyond the drill ground and the target range
and adds: The art of operating in the vicinity of
enemy best be learned by actual work in the field
To camp safety, march to be surprised or
ambushed to be always ready to take advantageous
position if attacked, to protect communications and
wagon trains, to arrange the movements of artillery
cavalry and infantry not interfere with each
other and yet be always ready for attack or defense to
make hasty intrenchments. improvise bridges and
roads, to interpret and to make reconnoissances
and in general to learn the handling of troops the
field, are some of the things to be undertaken"
Instruction in such is of course of vital inn
portance in military training and it would avail but little
to volunteers know how drill with precision to
shoot straight if they did know these other things
we'll 1t is to be desired therefore that many members
of the guard possible should take part in the encamp
profit by association with the regulars in the
maneuvers
Such being the it is the duty of employers who
have members of the guard in their employ grant
them ample leave of absence for the encampment
certainly to the interest of all business that the
military efficiency of the guard be increased the ut
ermos and there is better of doing that than
is provided by the proposed The
deed of the republic itself and en-
ployer should stand in the way prevent member of
the guard from taking part in the exercises which, as
Major Gillette Should only provide
he h,tfc
experience to officers and that would be of ncal-
culable value to country in time of war"
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
MEN analMAIYERS IN
THE FG1RH4AS Z5he WORLD

long. the Department of Agriculture
having given its approval to the idea.
All that is needed is money, which
Congress will be asked to give. The
animals, which are the largest of all
antelopes, would be very valuable in
the desert regions of the Southwest as
q source Of meat supply. They require
almost no water, are accustomed to
forage for themselves and are quite
tractable.
The Gland is nearly six feet high at
the shoulder when full grown and
weighs 1900 pounds. It is not particu-
! larly swift (unlike most of its con-
geners) and a man can sometimes over
take it by running. Its flesh is con-
sidered a delicacy. Commonly it
browses in herds in the waterless des-
erts of South Africa, to which it is ma
/ tive, its ability to get along for months
/ together without water being a mys-
terry. To some extent, doubtless, it de-
pends upon moisture derived from sue
culent plants, such as the wild water
melon.
There are two varieties of Gland, one
being reddish in color and the other
(known as the Livingston eland)
| striped. 1t is one Of about 200 species Of
ahtelOpes found in South Africa, where
animals Of this genus seem to have un-
I dergone the most extraordinary differ
entiatiOn. Some of them are the swift
est runners Of all animals, and certain
/ kinds are so wild and wary that hunt
ers cannot possibly get within gunshot
of them unless by the help of what is
! known as an artificial ostrich-a Hot
tentot contrivance, consisting of the
skin of an ostrich arranged to disguise
a man, who holds the head of the sup
posed bird aloft by means of a stick
thrust through the neck.
Glands are becoming scarce in South
Africa. Though they seem to be the
most desirable species for importation
into this country, there are others
which might be aluable-notably the
springbok, which is graceful creature
less than three feet in height, of beau
tiful fawn color, a prolific breeder and
well suited to the conditions, climatic
and otherwise, of the arid regions Of
Arizona, New Mexico and Southern
California.-Saturday Evening Post.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
Remembers Waterloo.

Born in the last year Of the eight
eenth century, and therefore aged Is
when the battle of Waterloo was
fought, Nine. Veuve Dupuis, who is
still hale and hearty, was a guest OF
honor at the unveiling OF Gerome's
monument, the Wounded Eagle. on the
scene Of the struggle Of giants. Her
one wish. to travel to the battlefield in
a motor car, was gratifed. She did
not, however, remain long away from
her residence at Chapelle-les Herlain-
court, as she did not know how her
boys" aged so and rs. would get on
without her. 1t cannot be said that
her memories OF Waterloo are very
complete or distinct. All she recouects
is that she heard at the time OF thieves
cutting off wounded officers fingers to
steal their rings.-New York Tribune.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
EASTERN WEATHER.

IT HE thermometer in this city Tuesday regis
tered from 81 to GO degrees, with perfectly ideal
weather, while climatic conditions the other side
of the continent distressing In New York City the
temperature Twelve deaths were re-
ported account of the intense heat and of
pie prostraed and taken to hospitals Hundreds of
others not the hospital records stated as being
in critical condition and the expectations are for a
greater death list unless the awful heat moderates
In St Louis the. papers are recording how lightning
struck the Mexican National Pavilion, the Baltimore
papers warning the inhabitants clean up to avoid
the dreaded malaria which will surely follow the
sive heat and the Philadelphia press is rejoicing over
the ability of the people again obtain ice on SUNDAY
prevent further infant mortality an attempt having
been made under old statute to the Sunday sale
of that commodity.
Caifornians have sometimes been criticized for the
pride they feel in their climate but at time like the
present when is almost cruel make comparisons it
will be evident their contentious justified
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
Defense of Mexico.

Mexico is thinking about a new navy.
and is also laying out quite extended
plans of fortiication to be carried on
through a period OF years as her nm
aDces will afford 1t. Her engineers are
preparing plans for modern fortress
on San Juan de Ulloa Island, just out
side Of Vera Cruz harbor, a site now
occupied by the old military prison, and
1t is expected that the work viii be be-
gun this year. Defenses for other ports
on the gulf and the Pacific coasts are
also in contemplation and viii be begun
later. not because Of any urgent pres
ent need Of them, but to be ready and
fitted up with all modern improvements
in case they should at any time be
wanted
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
BURBANK'S CREATIONS.

~ UT of the prodigal cornucopia from which the
fruit of this State is poured surprises promise to
- of such nature that shall be under the
necessity of finding fit the luscious novel
ties that to tempt palates. More than that we
to know strange perfumes and eyes to look
upon forms of beautiful flowers heretofore behed
by We shall have plums with pineapple, banana
Bartlett pear favor prefer with the ease
order choice of icecream soda in CANDY
shop. We have ounce with pineapple trimmings
cherries with plum odo blacberres with raspberry
fragrance. if do not for fruit Straight
All of these wonders promised the word of Ed
ward J. Wckson, professor of agricultural practice of
the University of California the result of successful
experiments which have been made by Luther Burbank
Professor Wckson pays beautiful tribute Burbank
illustrated pamphlet just reprinted from the Sunset
Magazine In it is given interesting account of the
marvels the scientist has accomplished as result of his
years of experiments Santa Rosa In his leading out
into unknown field untrammeled by rules or prece-
dents the author ikens Burbank to Darwin. He saws
Californans do not know appreciate the earnest pa
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
An Itinerant Thomas.

In the general offices of the Detroit
Southern Railway in Springfield. Ohio.
is a much petted tom cat that for
merly resided in Detroit.
Tom is veritable feline hobo. Just
as train No. was about to pull ont of
the Detroit station few days ago Tom
appeared, carrying a mouse between
his teeth, as though provisioned for a
journey. He disappeared under a car
and was forgotten. When the train
reached Lima, Ohio. 156 miles from De-
troit, strange sounds attracted the crew
to the front part of the train. 1t was
Thomas, calling for a drink. Seated
upon the truck he had ridden the en-
tire distance from Detroit.
In vain did the train men coax the
little traveller to come of his perch.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

He simply drew himself together and
spat at them. Meantime several pas
sengers had alighted 10 see what was
the matter. and Thomas finally conde-
scended to accept an invitation to ac-
company a gentleman who rode IN
parlor car. With deliberate caution he
climbed down from the truck, bringing
with him the remains Of his larder-the
naIf-eaten body Of a mouse
In the parIor car Thomas curled him
self up in a cushioned chair, washed
his grimy face and went to sleep. Con-
ductor William LOckard insists that the
intelligent beast planned the journey,
bringing the mouse along for lunch
Thomas is a fine Maltese and has found
a home In the company's of1ces.-De-
trOit News.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
Mysterious Mitchell.
Special Correspondents.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE CALL.
s HENRIETTA STREET. COvENT
GARDEN. LONDON. July s.-Labor
leaders here were somewhat astonished
when they learned that John Mitchell
OF the Miners Union Of the United
States had arrived in England. They
had no warning OF his approaching
visit although they were aware that
he was TO attend the Miners Interna-
tional Congress in August next at
Paris. On his arrival Mr.. Mitchell had
no time 20 make an official pronounce
ment regarding the miners agitation
in the United States. as he was in a
hurry to see for the first time his an
cestOrs' home in ireland.
The British Mine Owners Associa-
ton view Mitchell's appearance in
England with much alarm. They be-
lieve that he has come over here to
discuss the question Of international
cooperation with the Miners Fedora
tion of Great Britain, and there is
nothing the owners dread more than
such a compact Mr.. Mitchell will
visit the leading centers Of the mining
industry Of England and Scotland be-
fore he returns TO the United States.
The owners here believe, although they
viii not express the opinion publicly,
that he has mandate from the execu-
tive Of his union in America to bring
about cooperation II it is practicable
So much alive, in fact. are proprie-
tors in this country TO the danger of the
situation that they are likely to send a
delegation TO the United States almost
Immediately TO discuss the subject
with the owners federation there.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

If one doubted that China striving enroll her
self the progressive nations of the twentieth
and to drink the fountain Western eiyiliza-
ton let the doubt resolve itself into the certainty of posi-
tive assertion that the Fowery Kingdom has at last sat
up and is taking keen notice of what best in the world
Fifteen high class Chinese youths dominated by high
purpose have among be educated in our col
leges of learning and share their opinion that they
have chosen the best in the world.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

Enterprsing correspondents who making and
unmaking generals and giving the world the blood-
est battles in its history should have care lest they
reach the limit of their of our creduty
They have already killed enough both sides
the lives of the combined Russian and Japanese
occupants Of Manchuria If any be killed in this
battle of urid quilldrivers will be facing the udcrous
condition Of more men dead than alive.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
Scouting BY Telephone.

Scouting with the aid of the tele-
phone has become one of the features
Of modern warfare and is now being
made use Of by the japanese" says
the Western Electrician. 1.-TWO scouts
proceed from the lines toward the enc
my; one, the observer, is a skilled
army officer who makes the observa-
tions, which are transmitted back to
headquarters through a telephone line
paid out from a reel carried by an cleo
trician of the signal corps. A ground
return is used, the ground being made
by thrusting a bayonet or hatchet into
the earth and attaching one end of the
line to it. The electrician carries a bat
terry on his back. He also makes the
connections and does the talking. A
special conductor is used, which will
stand the rough usage. In this man
ner scout may be able to stay out
a long time and give valuable informa-
tion without being obliged to make a
number of hazardous trips to the
front"
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

Having made bid for niche in the temple of literary
fame with their ambitious offering, Health Hints for
the Household' the members of the Board of Health
have made the narrowing discovery that the child of
their literary labor must go out into the world without
the of its parents Let congratulate the men
of pills and pellets. They will be glad in week or
the omission and will look upon it as
kindly Intervention of fate for the protection of their
good name.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

The automobile has taken another desperate fall out
of our declining store of General Chafee has
adopted the motor and seated in one of them re-
viewed his troops recently. What will we do now to
perpetuate the images of our military heroes? How
would General Chafee look done in stone his craven
image rising maestically from choo-choo car rather
than sitting command on the back of his prancng
CHARGER?
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

THE MINT-A Reader, City. The
time Of the opening OF the United
States branch mint in San Francisco
was given in this department July g
Of this year
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

DR.. oRD-Subscriber. city. DR.. ].
L Ord, at one time a well known
United States army surgeon, stationed
at the Preside. and brother OF Gen
eral o. c. Ord, died in Hagerstown.
Nd, October 3, 1898.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

VENICE-S. P. City. Venice. also
called Venedig, is fortified city and
seaport in the northern part OF italy
on the northwestern fringe Of the Ad-
riatic.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
AHS7UerS to Queries.

SAN JOSE TOWERS, City. The
height Of the electric tower in San
Jose Is 19S feet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
DEATH "a TERRY-r

DEATH OF TERRY-Thomas B..
City. The killing OF David S. Terry
by David Neagle, a United States Dep
uty Marshal after he had made an as
sault on Supreme Justice 8. ]. Field.
occurred at Lathrop. Cal, August IL,
1889.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION M
X, City. No election for Presidential
electors will be held In 1904 In any OF
the Territories Of the United States.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

Special information supplied dailv n
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen' -. $50 Cali
ifornia street Telephone Main 10A3-
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22
Introducing Glands.

The introduction Of Glands into this
country is likely to be attempted before
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

Townsend's California Glace. fruits In
artistic fire-etched boxes. IT'S Market ST
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

Advertising the shortcomings of 9TH
ers does not help US to dispose of our
own.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

NAVAL wARFAREAo. t. r.
City. 1t was on the Sd OF July. 1876.
that there was display on the bay
TO Illustrate naval warfare. The at
tack was by the Pensacola, the James
town, the Camanche and the Ports
mouth, on dummy representing. an
ironclad and anchored of Arch Rock.
which rock has since been blown out
OF existence This was a part OF the
centennial anniversary celebration.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-22

ICH DIEN-M. H, Los Gatos. Cal
The following is given as the origin Of
Ich Dien, the motto of the English
Prince of Wales: Edward the First
conquered the people of Wales after
a long and stubborn fight on the mart
OF the latter. To win the favor OF
these unwilling subjects he promised
to give them for a ruler a prince born
in Wales who could not speak a word
Of English A few days after this
promise was made the English queen
then staying at Carnarvon. Wales to
be near the king-gave birth to a son.
and this infant the king brought be-
fore the assembly OF the people. say
ing to them in Welsh, 'Eich Dyn.
meaning. 'bevond the man. Whether
this be true or not. it is a fact of his
tory that the young English prince
was at that time and under those cir
cumstances born in Wales and from
this fact the heir apparent to the
throne of England has ever since held
the title of the Prince Of Wales"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

"And l am too late"' he said biz
terly. Il have dawdled about Austria
lin while my chance for happiness was
being lost here at home. Is it too late,
dear"
Il am afraid it is" she said softly
and regretfully I'm afraid like my
employer very much indeed"
With an inarticulate speech that was
supposed to stand for goodnight he
turned toward the door
Tom" she murmured softly. He
was back in an instant, looking at her
eXpectantly.
Tom she almost whispered you'll
understand now it is that l can't give
him up. | have loved him ever since
| was grown up
And then Tom accepted his congo
and went bliudly out into the night
The next morning he went into the
great business establishment. that was
now his since his father had died. to
bury his troubles in work 70 the
manager he explained
Il want to take hold of things here
| will take up the correspondence ut
once Have you a decent shorthand
writer now?~-not old Groves. | hope.
Send him in, please"
There was a quiet opening and clos
ing of the door as the manager went
out, ana another quiet opening and
closing of the door as the amenuensis
came in. She stood before him, her
face rosy red, her pencil and notebook
in hand
The head of the firm gazed at her
with establishment and bewilderment
Then he slowly arose
"Sybil," he said. with the light of
dawning comprehension in his eyes
Il have come to take your letters. "
she said demurely
Am your employer SybiI?" asked
Mr.. Iingteld still half-doubtful of his
fortune
IL think You must be" she said
in deep embarrassment
Tom Liugheld walked gravely TO the
| door and called the manager from his
desk, He knew when to take the tide
M the flood
Miss Harper is going to be my
wife he explained, thoughtfully keep
| ing himself between her and the door
You will see that it is impossible for
her to 80 on occupying mis- position.
! VIII You find some one eiSe please:'--
/ Chicago Journal.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
Hug Was EXPENSIVE.

Geraldine, said Tompkins to the
maiden who had just accepted him,
this is indeed the supreme moment
of my life. The divine joy of holding
you in my arms rs my promised Wife
is far beyond any earthly happiness l
have ever dreamed"
Geraldine nestled lovingly.
Il have had my share of this world :
plea sures." TOmpkiuS continued. ten
derby. lin this moment they are all
eclipsed. / have had my share of this
worlds sorrows. In the heavenly eNai-
tution of your love they are AL forgot
ten. With you in my arms my soul is
beyond reach OF earthly troubles and
translated sits serene"
Dellciously impulsive, Geraldine
claSped her arms about him and
pressed herself 10 his noble heart. Sa%S
the New York Times. Then. oh, cruel
fate. in the midst of his exaltation the
love light faded from poor TomuGiaS
eyes. and with wild cry he clutched
at his heart.
"Just my luck" lie gasped weakly
.,Confound it. Geraldine. that last hug
~ yours completely crushed two cigars
i'm my vest pockets cents straight!
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14

MatelOt," in honor of a Partisan firm
that provides 10000 francs in prizes,
received 4.34S entries in advance. OF
this number $500 men, the employees
of 100 business houses in the French
capital, started on the forty kilometer
journey, and 1,34T of The contestants
covered the entire course. The several
prize winners We're separated at the
finish of what proved to he. apparent
ly, a four-hour journey by seconds only.
SO great was the interest taken in
the affair that more than 20O,0 spec
tatOrs witnessed the start and finish
of the contest, many others lining the
roads traversed by the walkers. so
that the competitors went through liy-
ing hedges practically the entire dis
lance. Each competitor wore bras
sard--a sort of white sleeveless Jersey
with his number on the breast. Sol
diers and gendarmes on horseback
were called into use to handle the
crowd. while on the march. once the
small army had started. automobiles
ana cyclists. deputized as marshals
saw TO it that the prescribed condi-
tons wee adhered to. ana that each
contestant was unhindered or unaided
in his race
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-05-14
JOYS OF COMFY ISLAND.
Hcw the Wearied New-Yorker Recrc.
ates By the Seashore.


In no place is the search for pleas
ure marked by more strange eccentri-
cities than ut Coney Island. ON tho
very hottest Saturday afternoons in
August thousands of the city toilers.
exhausted with the heat and worn ont
with the weeks labor. pack themselves
into steamboats, ard trolley cars and
come hurrying down to enjoy breath
OF the cool sea air. Arrived at the
World-famous ocean beach. one would
naturally expect to see them pluugn
without delay into the refreshing salt
waves. But the habitual Coney Island
visitor pays scant heed TO the ocean
breeze or the refreshing salt waves
He hurrieS from railroad dpnot and
steamboat landing to the heart of the
densely populated region of chowder
pots, photograph galleries. variety
shows, fortune tellers and other char
actcristic Coney Island attractions
once within the limits Of this en-
chanted territory. the perspiring riti-
zen piunges with animation into the
whirlpool Of enjoyment that lies be-
fore him. The ung-tester claims his in
slant attention; and, placing filthy
rubber mouthpiece to his lips. he blows
until his face turns purple ana his
lungs threaten to split, in an insane
attempt to force the pointer on a dial
10 the unattainable number that will
yield him an unsmokabIe cigar
Having had all the fun that he can
with the refreshing lung tester. he
passes on to the sister device known
as the ''try-your strength" and by paw
ment of a nickel secures the privilege
OF pounding with an enormous mallet.
In the hope of reaching a number
which lies only within the powers of
the proprietor of the machine.
Cheered and inyigorated by these
two forms Of exercise the amusement
seeker next proceeds to the photo
graph gallery and secures tintype
of himself that his own mother would
fail to recognize; then on 10 the for
tune teller, where Il soothsaver. who
Is also chiropodist, pictures for him
future state which he knows he can
never realize, These forms of amuSp-
ment exhausted, there still remain the
variety shows in which the worst acts
In the world are performed by the
worst serio-comic and played-out song
ana dance men known 10 the modern
stage; the hot corn spread with rancid
butter; the loop the loop in which
enjoyment is favored with the pun
gent spice of peril and the thousand
and one opportunities for stalking and
losing money on reputed games of
chance that are really the surest kind
of sure things. Monthly.