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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11
ARRANCES TRIP
FOR ENGINEERS
River improvement and
Drainage Association An
nOunces Itinerary for Tour
INVITATIONS FOR MANY
Government and State Of
ticialS and Others Interest
ed Requested to Attend

Before sitting down to devise it's plan
to control the food waters of the Sac
ramento and San Joaquin rivers, the
board of engineers now in session here
will first view the inundated districts,
that it may proceed with its Iabors in
tellgently. In accordance with the de-
sire OF the board, expressed in a reso-
luton adopted on Tuesday and report
ed In yesterdays Call, Rufus P Jen-
nlngS, president of the River Improve
ment and Drainage Association issued
the following circular yesterday:
The members Of the commission Of engineers
appointed pursuant to & resolution adopted at
the river convention held in May last have ar
rived in San Francisco and established head
quarters in the Flood building
The members OF the commission desire To
View the physical conditions of tho Sacra-
mento and the San Joaquin at as early a date
as possible and in accordance with their
wishes the executive committee has arranged
for trip to begin Monday morning August
10. as per itinerary inciOsed.
invitations 10 join ths party the trip are
being extended to the Governor of the State
the Lieutenant Governor. the general commit
river convention, the members OF the executive
committee, the California Congressional dele
cation and the press.
The expense OF the trip will be borne in
dividually. 1t will not however be great
as the accommodations by steamer are com
plimentary through the courtesy of the steam
boat companies. so that the only expense will
be hotels and such railroad transportation as
may be necessary.
MANY ARE INVITED.
This circular including invitation to
Join the excursion, was sent not only
TO those mentioned therein, but to
many OF the prominent citizens of the
State who are interested in the recla-
nation Of the inundated lands. An
sWers to the invitation are expected
not later than Saturday, that accom-
modations may be provided on the
boat that will carry the party through
the flooded districts
The following itinerary has been
agreed upon:
Monday, August 15-IDeave Sacramento foot
OF n street. Sacramento Transportation Com
pany steamer. 600 a. m: arrive at Colusa
same evening.
Tuesday. August 16-Leave CoIusa time will
pe announced Monday evening; arrive at Chico
Landing Tuesday evening; cOnveyances will be
on hand to take the party to Chico
Wednesday. August 17-Leave Chico on
Southern Pacific train 6:27 a. m; arrive
at Marysville a. m: drive from MarysvilIe to
Deguerre Point; return to Marysville in the
evening.
Thursday. August 1s-Leave Marysvi1ls bv
conveyanees a m; arrive at Marcuse u m. ;
leave Marcuse by Southern Pacific train :48
D. m: arrive Sacramento sos D. m
Friday, August 19-Leave Sacramento by
steamer. touching Rio Vista and river points
a m; arrive at Antioch by steamer in the
evening.
Saturday. August 2o-Leave Antioch by
steamer a m: arrive at Stockton by steamer
in the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11
ALAMEDA ADVERT'S'M'TI

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.
S-ToCN I.1od-rn cottage: COZ. Pacific ave and
Pcut0n 81. S1OOO less than its value. Apply
DIP HALPRUNER. IS Cal St. city,2-5 p. m.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11

s4CUO-REDUCED from $500; new colonial
house OF : rooms bath, two mantels.
paneled dining-room: sdeboard and china
closet built IN place; open and nickel
plumbing: combination gae fixtures; lot
- feet frontage: house be leased for
S45 per month for three years: owner in
St Louis and must sell: only four blocks
from business center. postofice and mar
row-Eauge station; best neighborhood in
Oakland. between Broadway and Lake
Merritt. This Is positively an elegant
home anc q bargain.
J. S MYERS,
1902 Broadway. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11
Mining Stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO STOCK EXCHANGE.
Following were the sales on the San Fran.
Isco Stock and Exchange Board yesterday:
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11

$3.50 CASH. SO monthly: cottage Of 4 rooms:
vel. chicken-house, shed. lots. 100x245;
al fenced. young fruit trees ground in cul-
tIvatiOn: fine chicken ranch; lovely site;
sandy ioam sol; school and electric cars near
by: new homes going Up right along: fine ma
rine and landscape view; no fogs nor winds
here- adjoining East Oakland: price IN all
S1375- call send for circular 455 Seventh
ST., opposite Broadway station Oakland Car
risge free. II. z JONES, Land owner.
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$500 WILL buy a good, extra well built house
~ rooms and bath; 9-foot basement. lot
t5zeo, corner; on ear line. within minutes
walk or a local station: house not new, but
built by owner for home
J Fl MACDONALD & Co
1852 BROADWAY.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11
FRUTTVALE ADVERT'STS
rRurrvALE REAL ESTATE.
FR1-TTvAL.F REAL ESTATE.

FRUITVALE REAL ESTATE.
CHAS T. LEE Phone Vale 296
Offce. One half Block From FIuitvale Station.
YOC SURELY WANT 4 HOME.
S15 a month and you can own yours- Just
lke rent. r lovely groom bath. pantry, high
basement brick foundation cottage; handsome
ly decorated interior steel enaneed bath;
hdndsome palm tree; full bearing fruit trees
ana flowers in abundance; 3 blocks from the
car line. graded school near by and lot fOI
$3.50
CHAs. r LEE I222 Fr1itvzls ave
FOR ssle-S2T50; Il cost $3.50; rents for $50
per month: cottages on lot, 40x150. Apply
10 8. S. AUSTIN. I10l Twenty-third ave,
Fast Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-11

ARGATlS-S5cO cash balance $50 month: 9
and b.; laundry. pantry. electric lights:
gas Tor cooking lot 40Xl4O; close 70 Key
route station; see the place and you will
want IT, Owner, s24 Thirty-eighth ST.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
The Spanish NOvio.

A Spanish maiden who Is in the least attractive is always attended by a young man. He is called her novio, and it is his privilege to accompany her on her walks, though of course always with either her mother or a maid to play propriety. His courtship seldom ends in his becoming engaged to the young lady, but while it lasts she has to be obedient and loyal to him.
 If he should transfer his affections to another fair damsel, the sighted one has no redress, for he is quite at liberty to do so, their friendship never being regarded in the light of a for nal engagement. Marriages are set tied by the heads of the two families chiefly concerned, and until such an arrangement is made the young Span- iard may be novio to as many girls as he likes, one after another. This custom has certainly more advantages for the men than it has for the maid ems, but yet few Spanish girls would care to be without novio, however fickle he might be.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
The Cowgirl's Race.

No event on the program excites more interest than the cowgirl's race, and there is great craning of necks when down before the judges stand the contestants trip, each in trim shirt waist and divided skirt, each matter Of-factly holding out her small feet for the spurs which committeeman Is gallantly fitting, each in business like fashion taking look herself at the fastenings of her heavy cowboy saddle. A moment more and each has vaulted to her seat and they are jock eying for place like veterans. The crowd is all upon its feet now, yell ing like mad when the real start is made. Then they are away like the wind. They ride to the manner born, fearlessly, splendidly, each bending low over her horses neck and fiercely applying whip and spur. It is close half mile, and the multitude holds it's breath for second or two when, on the home stretch, they are seen com ing almost neck and neck. Then one forges ahead little-another gains and cheer after cheer rends the air when under the wire flies little girl she does not look to be more than II years old-with short hair flying, eyes dancing and cheeks like roses, as she looks up at the judges stand with q laugh of triumph, the Champion Lady Rider of the World" according to the terms of the contest-Leslie's Monthly.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
MATCH FOR THE CONDUCTOR.
Woman Passenger Shows How It 10
 Possible to Get Even.

Possible to Get Even.
 She was one of those women with . righteous look and firm chin.
 "Please stop at Thlrty-eighth street" she said to the conductor, as the car whiazed past Thirty-slxth.
 At the next corner she rose to be ready to alight, but the car did not slow up, the conductor being busy do- ing the hospitality of his car to chance acquaintance. Before she could catch his eye and stop the car she had gone block past her destination. She put her foot on the step, then drew It back and calmly sat down again. The conductor, his hand on the bell rope, waited the picture of vigilant duty. She gazed straight ahead and made no sign. With a profane remark he jork- ed the rope and the car moved on.
 Two blocks further she arose and caught his eye again. This time he managed to stop at the first corner. But she apparently changed her mind and sank comfortably into her seat while an appreciative smile overspread the faces of the other passengers.
 At the end of another two blocks she once more signed to him to stop and, though he was bursting with wrath, q dozen pairs of eyes were upon him and he controlled himself. The car came to a standstill, but she did not move.
 ''lt's the next corner l want" she explained in clear voice, as a litter went round the car. "When I asked you to stop at Thirty-ninth you car ried me to Fortieth, so I supposed if signaled you for Forty third you'd carry me to Fortyfourth."
 And at the next corner she smiled graciously at the conductor as she stepped down and out.-New York Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
The Habit of Inve stigating.

Don't tie yourself or your money up. Don't risk all your savings In any scheme, no matter how much 1t may promise. Don't invest your hard-earn- ed money in anything without first making a thorough and searching in. vestigation. Do not be misled by those who tell you that 1t is "now or never," and that, if you wait, you are liable to lose the best thing that ever came to you. Make up your mind that if you lose your money you will not lose your head, and that you will not invest in anything until you thoroughly under. stand all about it. There are plenty of good things waiting. If you miss one, there are hundreds of others. People will tell you that the opportunity will go by and you will lose great chance to make money if you do not act promptly. But take your time, and in. vestigate. Make it a cast-iron rule never to invest in any enterprise until you have gone to the very bottom of it, and, If it is not so sound that level. headed men will put money in 1t, do not touch 1t. The habit of investigat. ing before you embark in any busi. ness will be happiness-protector, and an ambition-protector as well.-Suc- cess.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
NE MET HIS MATCH.
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The New York police have recently been much mystihed by series of burglarles committed in an unusual manner by thief with the dress and bearing of gentleman. The New York Tribune tells of an instance in which he expressed his appreciation of the polite manner in which he was foiled by lady's maid.
 The mistress of new home on Riverside drive had gone out for the afternoon. About four o'clock the door bell rang, and the maid who opened 1t was confronted by . tall, distingulshed-looking stranger. He asked to see Mrs. Blank on impor- tant business.
 'She has gone out" said the maid, "and has left no word as to when she will return"
 That is very unfortunate" said the stranger, "as my business Is im- portant. May l step in and wait!"
 The maid led the way to the recep- ton hall, and asked him to be seated. He looked about with interest at the brlc-a-brac, rare bronzes and other ornaments. The maid, suspicious but polite, found a seat at little distance and waited also, in silence. A quar- ter of an hour passed. Then the stranger, growing uneasy, stirred in his chair.
 q beg pardon" he said, "but can. not wait any longer. I shall leave a message for your mistress. Will you kindly provide me with pencil and paper?"
 The maid bowed respectfully, but instead of leaving him alone, she touched the bell and summoned an. other maid whom she directed to bring the stationery. The gentleman wrote and sealed note, and handing 1t to the maid, bowed himself out.
 A few minutes later Mrs. Blank re- turned. The maid gave her the note. She opened it and read:
 Dear Madam. A complete stranger takes the liberty of attesting to fact with which you are probably already acquainted-thaty your maid is no fool"
 The gentlemanly thief had found bis match at last.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
Virtues of Maximite.

Maximite differs from dynamite, lyd. dite, nitroglycerine, gun cotton and other highly explosive compounds in that it is less easily exploded, and, therefore, much safer to handle and carry aboard a war vessel. It is also more deadly in its work, for shell loaded with it does not explode until after it has penetrated or become i'm. bedded in the object at which it was aimed. By very thorough tests at Sandy Hook, the United States govern. ment testing and proving ground, max knite has excelled everything thus far discovered as powerful explosive for projectiles. In every detail it met the requirements of the government-for it had very high explosive power, and did not lose this force by being kept a long time; yet it could be safely han. dled, as it would not explode from any shock except that of the cap made es. pecially for that purpose. Moreover, the shell loaded with maximite could be safely fired from big guns at high velocity and would withstand the far greater shock of piercing the heaviest armor plate before exploding.-St Nicholas.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
4 Discounted Martinet.

An incident which illustrates the ab. solutism prevailing in all ranks of Russian authority appears in some an. ecdotes about IIeschetizky in the Century Magazine. Before the days of his great musical success Leschetiz- ky was instructor in the imperial in- stitute for young women at Smolna.
 Some of the pupils had complained of the food, and the complaint had reached the emperor. He ordered the Duke of Odinburg, president of Smolna, to look into the matter.
 The duke was tall, thin, quick man, of sour disposition and blinking sharp eyes; his nose was in everybody's busi. ness. He started for Smolna as soon as he received the Emperor's order, and arrived at dinner-tlme.
 He stationed himself not far from the kitchen, and awaited the passage of the soldiers on duty in the dining room-an Russian public institutions are under military regimen. Presently two soldiers went by, carrying a soup tureen.
 "Set that down on the floor and fetch me spoon" thundered the duke.
 The soldiers looked up in surprise, but too well disciplined to reply, obeyed. The duke, wearing severely critical expression, dipped the spoon in the murky liquid. No sooner had he touched 1t to his lips than he angrily rejected it, shrieking "It's dish-waterw AS your highness says" answered the soldiers.
 So 1t was-dish-w in a cast-of tureen, used for washing silver.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
Blessed Be Business.

The ladies of the club were closely grouped about the speaker of the aft ernoon, remarkably successful wom- an, in whom commercial and literary ability were admirably balanced.
 "Tell us, ip few words, how to be successful" said one of the ladies. in. sistently.
 ''To be successful" said the success full one, "all we women have to do is to make as much of business of our own business as we do of the things that are none of our business"
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
The Coming Heroine.

MT. Jinks-I wish you wouldn't allow our daughter to read those sentimental novels.
 Mrs. Jinks-She isn't reading a senti- mental novel. The heroine doesn't mar ry for love-"
 "Well, the modern society novel, In which the heroine marres for money, is just as bad"
 "She isn't reading a society novel," "Then what is it?"
 "It's an advanced novel,"
 "What's thatT'
 "The heroine marries for a political pull"
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
A Business Woman.

Pretty Girl-Are you Miss Backbay's waiting maid?
 Maid-Yes'm.
 Miss Backbay is a great heiress from Boston, isn't she?" "She is."
 "And very much sought after?" "Well, yes"
 "I presume so. Well, if you will give mo the addresses of her gentlemen ad- mirers, will be very much obliged" Dear me! What for"
 "I am selling encyclopedia"
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
A r'eat or Memory.

"The Widow Blake, they say, is engagOA No, not what you'd call young. To whom? Why, to old-what's-hlE
 name?
 Twas just upon my tongue! "Please wait; almost had 1t then If you won't speak to me! The only thing Pm sure about Is-it began with G. Not Gray-no, no; nor Green, nV
 Geer;
 Not Gladstone-wait bit. Gloucester? No. G. Simmons! Yes! Old Simmons! That is it!" Century.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
As Others Sec Us.

Biffbang-Windig is an empty sort of fellow.
 Singsong-Oh, don't know. He seems to be full of himself.
 Biffbang-Yes, but that Is synonymous with what just said.
 Brides in England now carry Drayss books, instead of bouquets. This fashies has caused . boom in the prayer book trade. The bindings have to bs whits Morocco, calf. ivory. silver or mother. ef-psarl.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
The Fork Fad.

Marker-The spread of the opium habit is something terrible. am told that women of the highest class have been seen going into opium joints.
 Parker-Oh, that's all nonsense. La. dies of fashion 90 to such places to watch the Chinamen use chopsticks. They want to learn how to eat soup with . fork.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
Pride 1nterceded.

Frfde luterCedcds "Why did she marry him? He hasn't any money.
 q know, but she has plenty" But he hasn't any brains, either" "True, too. But people kept telling her how stunning they looked together till she just couldn't bear the idea of letting him get away."-Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
A Dangerous PloG

CMinese Laundryman-Me wanted Learn play footballee.
 College Man-What for7
 go tsachee othel Chineeman washes- wash how play footballss."
 'sThen whatr'
 "Lsn we 90 back to China and lickes Sapansse likes sixty"
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
Utilizing . Ounce.

"He doesn't know enough about the law to be successful lawyer"
 "Well, let's make him a judge. ."-Chi. caRo Post.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
La F tesso.

The reason that the French people enjoy the well-earned reputation of being the politest people in the world is because la politesse, or good breed- ing, is an accomplishment they always acquire at home and in childhood.
 A Frenchnan, his wife and couple of children will observe all the most exquisite social amenities in the prl- vacy of their own vine and fig tree. and the family life presents all the social advantages they require.
 A French boy of even the humblest percentage does not wait to go out in the world to learn how to offer wom- an chair, give an elderly gentleman \is arm, invite you to dine or discover the topics of conversation that engage your interest He has lived from his babyhood in an atmosphere of family deference and cheerfully unselfish con- sideratlon, and he is charmingly polite by precept and example wherever he may find himself.
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24
An Essayist.

The editor of the Creektown Eagle was young man with impressive manners. After he had knocked at the door of Mrs. Casey's modest dwelling he waited, hat in hand, for her appear. ance.
 Madam" he said, with low bow, <'I was present at the graduation ex- ercises of the Creektown Seminary, and was much impressed by the essay of a young lady, Miss Violet Casey, who is am told, your daughter. Her treat ment of the theme, Stern Duties of Life,' was such that I hope to induce her to contribute similar articles to the Creektown Eagle. Would it be possi. ble for me to see herW
 Mrs. Casey's mouth had opened in. a slow, helpless way during this address, but here at last was something tangi- ble, and she frightened at once.
 "Violet" she repeated. Sure you can see her. She's out back O the house in the hammick. She'll be glad to see you, no doubt, but if you'll ex- cuSe me- I'll run back to me ironing" |"
Holbrook argus., 1904-09-24

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The oasis., 1904-10-22

useless electric clocks, unnecessary type writers, etc.
 We condemn the increase in the rate of taxation and the shortening of school terms under the present Democratic administration of Santa Cruz county.
 We stand for honesty, integrity and business administration of public affairs in Santa Cruz coun- ty, and we pledge our candidates, when elected to a rigid adherence to the principles laid down in this platform.
 Respectfully submitted
 RAY FFRGUs0N,
 N. K NooN, Committee.
 R. EkEY,
The oasis., 1904-10-22
N0GALES NOTES.
Interesting Items Gathered Around
 the Line Cities.

L. T. Bristol. Dentist, Marsh Bldg
 Thursday MT. Harry L. Vaughn was in from Salero.
 The Postal Typewriter, $27.00. K. A. Athearn. St.
 Tuesday Captain L. ". Mix went to Tucson on business, thence to California.
 Young peoples meeting at the Congregational church Sunday evening at 6:45.
 Landlord lager of the Monte zuma hotel at Nogales, and the Santa Rita &t Tucson, was at No gales Thursday
 Gents and boys clothing and underwear, stylish, cheap and dur able tt the the Red House, Ramon Vasquez.
 Thursday John Glissan went out to the new camp of r. k. Murray, near Blox:on with load of mine supplies, lumber, etc.
 Don't fail to hear Hon. George H. Maxwell the eloquent exponent Of irrigation, 1t Armory Hall, No- gales Thursday evening of next week.
 Wednesday Judge ". H. Barnes returned home to Tucson, from the east, with Mrs. Barnes, the latter yet suffering from the injuries re- ceived three months ago, at the St. Louis exposition. 1 Monday evening Mir. and Mrs.G 1 W. Tantau of the Yaqui mine, were at Nogales, with Miss D. Tantau from San Francisco. who had been visiting her brother at the mine, and was returning to her home iii "the bay city"
 Everyone in Santa Cruz county ! is interested in the projected gov ernment irrigation project on the river. Hon George H. Maxwell will give details at Armorv Hall Thurs day evening of next week All should turn out and hear him
 Monday night Governor [zabal and party came up from llermo- sillo, en route to San Francisco to join Don Ramon Corral and escort him to his home In Hermosillo. Tuesday the party went to Tucson, 1 thence westward.
 Tuesday evening an enthusiastic republican in Nogales bet three to one that Charles l.. Fowler would be the next sheriff of Santa Cruz county, and Con O'keefe the next treasurer. After the bet was arr ranged and the money put up, he offered more money on the same terms, with no takers.