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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03
thinking men hold him in pro
found contempt.
! A RUSSIAN VOLCANO.

Geographic reports from Rus
STA describe a condition Of inter-
nal affairs in that unhappy
realm, a thousand fold worse.
than those which confronted the.
Ramanoff's when Japan's viicto-
rious armies were strewing the
plains Of Manchuria with the.
slain of Russia's army. For
years the empire has been a
seething mass Of anarchy, insur-
ection and disorder. The people,
ignorant and enslaved, blinded
by their bigotted adherence to a
religion that was used by a rot
ten priesthood to forge tighter
their chains Of oppression, have
suffered themselves to be robbed
with taxes, and their feeble pro
tests answered with the lash and
dungeon, and the aroused anger
of their masters appeased with
the debauchment Of their daugh-
tiers. The Romanoffs, whose
house had it's origin in the broth
ell of a licentious queen, has
ground the iron of oppression in
to the necks of the peasantry,
until like animals at bay, they
have turned on their appressors
to fight to the death regardless
of consequences to themselves.
Mobs are. pillaging and burning,
working men out of employment
are forcibly taking from the
wealthy the means of living,
factories are being destroyed.
and an independent government
is being created at Moscow. In
the face of these the only hope
for the aristocracy is the loyalty
of the army and the lack of cen
traled leaderships on the part
of the revolutionists. Given the
latter, and the scorbutic blood OF
the car and mobiles will soon
drench the plains of Russia, anC
a partial freedom at least will.
come to her oppressed and dow r
trodden people.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03
ROOSEVELT AND THE SOUTH

ROOSEVELT AND THE SOUTH
The tour of President Roose-
welt through the south has been
a remarkable one. There is
nothing of political devotion to
either him or his party in the
section through which he travel
ed. With one Of the most cher
ished ideas set at naught by the
Booker Washington incident-an
incident which has always done
more to bring a man into social
contempt in the south than any
thing else-he was received
everywhere with open arms,
with genuine hospitality and
with an enthusiasm that has
never been eQualed even when
bestowed upon one of her own
sons. True, the south loves a
manly opponent and that the
President is. Heis ever ready
to accord full measure to those
who differ from him politically
or otherwise, but in so doing he
never hinches 1.-THE of a hair
from his own high ideals. In
this particular his has the ele-
ments of an ideal -outhern hero.
But the reception given him in
the south was deeper than this.
1t was accorded because Of his
greatness as president ais wis
dom as a statesman. His bold and
fearless administration is fast
taking such hold upon he Ameri-
can people that they pay him
the homage due a great ruler,
pure and patriotic statesman.
1t was this tribute that was paid
to him in the land of his politi I.
cal opponents. rather than tae
CANDY display of partisanship,
that marked this trip from Rich
mond to New Orleans with a con-
tinual strain Of applause.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

With proxies from a major
ity of the policy holders Of the
great insurance companies III his
possession, Lawson will be able
to dictate a new board Of direc-
tors and the officials as we'll.
Those who have lived in luxury
on the proceeds Of these policy
holders are beginning to sit up
and take notice.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

M.ssWhitte can, in the present
condition Of Russia's internal
affairs, become the head IF the
government and send Nicholas
into exile, but will he do it? T
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

A new flag floats over Norway,
proclaiming the birth Of a new
nation. 1t is indicative of the
intelligence of the statesmen
and people of the two nations
chat all this was accomplished
without the shedding of a drop
blood. :, )
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

/ will take. advice about APP
pointing men to office. but / will
take no advice about removing
one if | find him crooked. Presi-
dent Roosevelt at Mobile.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

what will become Of her! The
indications during the presi-
dents trim is that she will con-
tinue to be a part of the greatest
nation in the world. The shade
of Calhoun can cease worrying
on that score now.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

Life insurance dividends seem
to have accumulated all right,
but the trouble is on the distri-
button.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

Parents had better look up
that law about children being
absent from school. 1t is as
heroic as the famous libel law
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

Styles for fashions devotees
will be more economical than
formerly this winter. The bod
ices will be more abbreviated
at the top.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

A Texas democrat remarked
recently. If Roosevelt don't
get out of the South pretty soon
there won't be a democrat left. F."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

The leading editorial in most.
of the exchanges at this time is
addressed to the delinquents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

Jim. This Bit of a boy renders
his lines with zest and enacts
his role in a manner that is re-
makable, considering his years
and many Of his associates in the
east could benefit by closely
watching his work.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

There will be a dance at the
Bryan school house, three and al
half miles southwest Of RGrand
Harbor, on the evening Of
Move mber 3. The proceeds will
be used to purchase an organ for
the school.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

John C. Calhonn's last. words
were: The south. Ny God,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1905-11-03

The annual crop of geese is
now being harvested.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
UNIQUE TEST
To Be MADE
Soil Expert From University
VIII Camp in Orange Or
chards of the Southland
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED
Effect of Various Methods
Used by the Growers in
Irrigating to Be Shown

BERKELEY, June o. Irrigation
problems that have long puzzled the
orange growers OF Southern California
are to be solved by the experts Of the
agricultural department of the State
University during the next two months.
Professor s. Fortier and DR.. r. II.
Loughridge having left for the south
to-day to begin experiments down In
the orange orchards. These experiments
Will be made at Riverside. A complete
series of soil and water tests will be
conducted to determine what becomes
Of the water that is applied in irriga-
tion to the orange and lemon orchards.
These experiments will be in charge
of DR.. Loughridge. In the vicinity OF
Riverside. as well as in other orange
growing districts of Southern Califor-
MA growers have varied in their meth
oos of applying water to land. While
ALI orange growers apply water in fur
rows, there is little uniformity In the
size and number of burrows used At
one time, say the agricultural pro-
fessors, nearly all the orange growers
applied water In small burrows, thereby
saturating the surface OF the orchard.
Such practice is now believed by the
best farmers to result in much waste
Of water.
by complete series OF soil moisture
tests carried on in the orchards simui-
taneously with irrigation, both where
small and large irrigation burrows are
used, Dr. Loughridge is to determine
which method Of irrigation results in
the least waste OF water He will take
with him into the field complete ap-
paratus for making field tests of soil
moisture. and 1t is expected that before
MS summers work is over he will take
and examine af least 1ocn sa,,,,,ias -
soil.
Professor Fortier explains that the
work of the irrigation and draining dl.
vision already under way near Pomona
mas principally to do with pumping
water for irrigation. Clarence e. TAFT.
formerly in charge Of the departments
irrigation and drainage office at Chew
enne, Wyo., is making a complete study
OF lrrigation by pumping in the Po-
mona district.
Professor J. n. LIE Conte of the Uni
Tersity Of California IS co-oneratin,
with Expert 1ait In making complete
mechanical tests of a number of renra-
sentative pumping plants in the valley.
ana by these tests 1t is hoped to point
OUT 10 the farmers what methods --of
pumping are most economical and SAT-
lsIactory- A large number of similar
tests were made by the irrigation and
drainage division last year in the Santa
Cara Valley and elsewhere north or
the IehEchapL This year the data will
be gathered from the soutb. comnar.-
lie with that secured from the nn-ts
w nile this data is being collected in
Southern California many water tests
VIII be made to show how much water
is beng used on the orchards at This
time ard the yield and value of the
orchards
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
Alumni ASSOCIATION MEETS.

SAN RAFAEL. June THE Alumni As
sociation of the San Rafael High School held
an enthusiastic and interesting meeting in the
high school assembly hall last evening 1t
was reunion of the old as we'll as the new
graduates and many of the teachers. Pro-
fessor Francis E. Crofts of the San Francisco
the San Rafael High School in its infancy,
spoke on the early work connected with it,
professor John Drew. principal OF the high
school, and several others spoke on the pres
ent line of high school work, of it's subsequent
growth and advancement. An election was
first vice president Miss Pearl Mcclure CO5) !;
second vice president Miss E. Duffcy COD:
secretary. Parker Wood COO; treasurer, Miss
Mabel Bouick c05): executive committee. o.
colt Haskell COD. Leslie Gardner cos, Mrs
ORGY ]. Short, Harold Clifford C03), Miss Ag-
nes NJ Watson C99) The alumni will give
banquet during the fall of the year.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
FAIL To PROVE
THEIR CHARGES
Heirs Who Contested Will of
the Late Charles Slicer
Settle for Small Amount
TRIAL is CUT SHORT
Were Allowed $500 and Costs
of Court to Drop Further
Proceedings in the Matter

OAKLAND, June IA compromise in
the contest over the will of the late
Charles B. Slicer was arrived at to-
day before the trial was half over, and
the proceedings came to a sudden
close. After all OF the evidence was in
to support the charges made that Mrs.
Harriet Carpenter of Alameda had In
huenced her brother by the use OF NOR
phine, 1t was found that the heirs
bringing the suit had failed to prove
their charges. and an offer to compro-
mise for small amount covering all
their costs was readily accepted.
The estate Is valued at about $1o,-
900 and the four children of the late
Mary A. Wilson. a sister of deceased,
made the charges against their aunt
and her children that after getting
their uncle to their home they piled
him with morphine until he did not
know what he was doing and then got
him to make out Will leaving his
sister his entire estate. The Wilson
children said their uncle had often
promised them a part of his estate and
believe they were defrauded of their
just inheritance. They compromised
the matter for $500 and costs of court.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
MAKES FLINT
CHIEF CLERK
Board OF Public Works As
serts It's Authority Over
the Street Department
NO PLACE FOR DO0DY
superintendent OFT Explains
That the Need for Extra
Clerical Force. Has Passed

OAKLAND, June 1.-THE Board of
Public Works to-day appointed George
M. Flint chief clerk in the Superinten-
dent OF Streets office, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Richard B.
Aver, now chief deputy in the City
Treasurer's Office This action follows
the attempt of friends of d. w. Doody,
Formerly secretary of the Board of
Health, to provide place for him in
the street Department by vacating the
position of assistant clerk, which Flint
mad held, and recreating it for Doody.
The boards move to-day was based
on recommendation made by Charles
r. OFT, Superintendent of Streets. In
ms letter to the board OFT says there is
no 1urther need of an assistant clerk,
as the heavy extra work entailed upon
the clerical force by the extensive sewer
assessment computing required last
year has been completed.
In promoting Flint and receiving the
other recommendation from the Super
lntendent of Streets, the Board has ta-
ken the stand that it is the controlling
mead of the. Street Department. Otis
letter reads sas follows:
OAKLAND, June g. 1905.
Inc honorable Board Of Public Works of the
City of Oakand--Gentlen,en: | respectfuIly
recommend that Mr.. c. NJ Flint be appointed
iately held by Mr.. Aver. but is vacant.
Mr Flint Is wholly competent and efficient.
ana is thoroughly conversant with the duties of
the ofhce and familiar with the technical re-
qulrefnents or the street law.
Last year the City Council authorized the
addltional clerkship because of the extra pres
sure OF the office force due to numerous district
assessments and other public work. Mr. Flint
was employed under this authority. When Mr.
aver resigned, however. most of the extra work
mad been done and the Commissioners did not
wish the expense of an extra clerk IL the of
nee could be conducted without and therefore
the position was left vacant, Mr. Flint per-
forming its duties. The City Council how
ever at its last meeting passed resolutions
which legislate MIR. Flint out and Mr.. d. W.
Doody into his place. 1t is very necessary to
have some one in this office who Is familiar
with its duties, which are not those of ordinary
office work. therefore desire to retain the
services of Mr.. Flint The salaries of the two
positions are the same. There is no necessity
for extra clerical help at present. Yours re-
spectfully, CHARLES F. OFT,
Superintendent OF Streets.
The board adopted resolution notify
ing the City Council that no extra nelp
was required at present in the Superin-
tendent of Streets office. The resolution
also declared that the Council would be
informed when there was need of addi-
tional clerical service.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
COLLEGE RoYs SELL NINE.

BERKELEY June William Murray and
Harry Rogers. university boys who discovered
gold IN the hills back OF the university two
weeks ago. bonding sixty acres near Lafayette
for $1,000 announced to-day that they had
disposed OF their interest in the property 10 a
party Of Los Angeles capitalists. including f.
E Graham and c. T. Connaugh, with whom
Is associated d. Y Kelly, a mining man OF
Chicago Experts represented these men dur
ing an examination OF the gOld-bearing prop
erty last week and the transaction between
the syndicate and the university youths was
the result
We have given up or interest in the land
said Harry Rogers to-day, for 80, 600 shares
OF stock in corporation 10 be formed by the
syndicate. which has paid in 5000 for the
property, assuming bond and reimbursng
Us for the $1,000 paid when first decided
70 invest in the land. Graham is to have
30 600 shares Of stock and Connaugh and
Kelly 10000 shares apiece We relinquish
the majority interest, but assume no risk
in the developing Of the property. which viii
Be thoroughly exploited by the syndicate"
Rogers ana Murray discovered the gold
bearing land which they have now sold purely
by accident and since their discovery num-
Der Of other prospectors have located gold
bearing properties near them. so that the
country in the vicinity Of Lafayette. in Contra
Costa County, has been stirred By a gold
fever Of no insignificant proportions.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
ESTATE SELLS
VALUABLE LAND
Special Dispatch to The Call

PALO ALTO. June THE sale of the
Hotaling ranch of $50 acres was an
hounced to-day. This property. which
belonged to, the Hotalipg Estate Com
pany of San Francisco. adjoins the
Stanford estate on the south and ex-
tends along the foothills nearly to the
new site of the Santa Clara College.
The purchasers are a number of Wis
consin capitalists, and the price paid
was S65.000--a little more than SIS an
acre. rhe land will be subdivided into
small holdings and is admirably located
for country homes. This is the most i'm
portant land transaction that has been
made i'll this vicinity for a long time.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
ELECT NEW OFFICERS.

PALO ALTO June T.-University ParIor.
Native Sons OF the Golden West. of PaIo Alto
held it's annual election last night and named
the following officers. President, John ID.
Boyd; first vice president. Fayette Miteheltree;
second vice president. William Southwood:
third vice president Joseph Mesa; secretary.
E. F. Weisshaar: financial secretary, 1. P.
Vandervoort; treasurer James Farrnin: mar
shall w. Taylor; trustee w. C1inor- The in
stallation will be held the first Tuesday night
in July, attended by banquet and ball. The
parlor voted to attend the Fourth of July
adopted a special uniform for that day
The Palo Alto Lodge of Odd Fellows has
elected the following officers for the next
lodge year: Noble grand, Harry vandervoort:
vice grand, H. l. Hull; recording secretary,
Fred Ruhl: financial secretary. A. w. Mills:
treasurer George N. Adair; trustee, G. W.
Campbell.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
YOSEMITE VALLEY
COMMISSION MEETS
Old Officers Are Reelected
and Finances of Board
Discussed.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

YOSEMITE, June THE Board Of Commits
sioners of the Yosemite Valley held the first
session of the annual meeting this afternoon
In the office of the Guardian.
Three sessions each day will be held druing
the meeting which will last several days The
only business of Importance transacted at this
mornings session was the election of officers.
Charles s. Givens was reelected vice president
and j. j. Lerman succeeds himself as secre-
tary and treasurer. George 7. Harlow was
again chosen as guardian. having filled this
rot't'or siroe September last on the retirement
Of J. f. Stevens. review of the board $
i...a.,ces Was made by the secretary 1t
showed a surplus of 200 in the treasury
AS there was no appropriation made by the
last Legislature for the benefit of the valley
this surplus will be needed to meet the ex-
penses of maintaining its present condition
until the question of recession to the United
States Government has been decided. At the
afternoon session all existing concessions were
renewed. and discussion concerning the ex-
tension of the telephone system and the over
hauling of bridges was favorably settled
The members of the board who are absent
are ]. c. Wilson, w. G. Henshaw and Gov
ernor Pardee
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
DOMESTIC WOE
WONAN'S THEME
Disappearance of Contractor
Inspires Wife to Theor-
ize Regarding the Cause
SEWERS AL RELATIONS
i. w. Burnham Notifies All
ito Cease Trusting Woman
He Wed Many Years Ago

BERKELEY, June IL W. Burnham,
prominent contractor Of South Berke-
ley, residing at 29l7 Shattuck avenue, has
apparently disappeared, his wife declar-
ing that she believes he is attempting to
revive romance Of his childhood days,
which II successful would result in his
divorce from her and his marriage to
Mrs. Nellie Cushman OF Whitman, Mass.
Mrs. Burnham announced to-day that she
has no idea of her husbands where
abOuts. maintains no relations with him
and is Indifferent TO his fate, except that
she purposes defeating any plans Mr.
Burnham may have for wedding Mrs.
Nellie Cushman Of whitman Mass
Durham inserted an advertisement in
an Oakland paper last Monday reading
as follows: Whereas, my wife, Maggie
n Burnham. has deliberately deserted
me, this is to forbid any person or per
sons trusting or harboring her on my ac-
count after this date. June B. 1905. L. W.
Burnham, South Berkeley"
Mrs Burnham holds the fort in the
Durham residence, on Shattuck avenue,
and to-day inquired OF all persons who
questioned her how it was possible for
her TO have deserted Burnham when she
occupies the family mansion, while Burn
ham, according TO her, has disappeared
and remains not at all in evidence
Il believe the case OF Mr. Burnham and
: his romantic love AFFAIRS, said his wife
to-day, lis most interesting, even If the
Information about ii may not be particu-
larly valuable. Burnham has desired for
a year TO secure a divorce from me SO
that he might marry Mrs Nellie Cush-
man Of Whitman Mass. Here is a letter
which I viii show TO all who care to read
It 1T is one from the Cushman woman,
who is married, addressed to Mr.. Burn
ham II was mailed on May in Massa-
chusetts. 1T came here and / opened if
II is a gushing love letter. dealing with
the plans she and Burnh2m had for di-
Vorcing their respective partners and
then becoming husband and wife.
Mr.. Burnhan has sought by abuse and
cajolery to get me to consent to a di-
Vorce- ] have refused.
''I5e has deserted this house, and me as
well He spent $1,000 last year on trip
to the East, where be met Mrs Cush-
man. She is an old schoolmate Of his,
and they were sweethearts many years
ago. 1 believe. They purpose reviving
that romance, and without the consent
of Other. parties concerned shall never
consent TO a divorce, and Mr.. Burnham,
having deserted me, viii find if impossi-
bic to procure one, think have home
steaded this place. 50 that it is under my
control ] shall remain here, and l am
not being greatly embarrassed by Mr.
Burnham's advertisements in the papers
regarding my credit We were married
nineteen years ago in Valley City n. d
] have been frightfully abused in my
married life, and for particulars refer
you TO DR.. Elizabeth Cassell, who at
tended to my injuries"
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-08
OFF To MEET
LEGISLATORS
Professor Wickson Leaves
University to Join Party
OF Washington Officials
BIG PROJECT UNDER WAY
Irrigation Experts of This
State to Explain Sacra-
mento Valley Undertaking

BERKELEY, June Professor e. j.
Wickson. dean Of the college of agri-
culture of the State University, left this
afternoon for Southern California.
where he is to meet the committee of
Congressman and Senators appointed
to pass upon the project OF reclaim
ing a vast amount of land in the Sac
Valley by irrigation. The plan
to reclaim this territory originated
with Professor E1wood Mead of the
university and is now in fair way to
be realized.
Professor Wickson will Join the
party of legislators at Riverside on
next Saturday. He will be accom-
panied by Professor Samuel Fortier of
the department of irrigation at the uni
versity. Yuma will have already been
visited by the party when the univer-
sity men join it, the irrigation work on
the border line of the State being on
the itinerary prepared by the men from
From Riverside the
guests will go to Los Angeles, and
thence to San Francisco and the scene
of the Sacramento Valley project.
This reclamation work involves the
building of an immense canal a dis
tance of nearly 200 miles. The Sacra-
mento River will supply water for this
canal at a point near Red Bluff. The
water for the reservoirs. to be used in
with the canal, will be sup
piled from various streams that flow
into the Sacramento. Sites for these
reservoirs have been selected on the
Pitt River, Putah Creek. Stony Creek,
Feather River and Clear and Cache
lakes. Government engineers and sur
veyors are now making the surveys in
with all of this work and
from the engineers
party will explain to the men from
Washington the character and extent
Of the project. The university profess
sors will be prepared to show it's feas-
Utility and the wonderful results that
will follow from it's completion.