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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
AT WORK UPON
BIG PROJECT
Preliminary Surveys for the
Reclamation of the Lands
of the Sacramento Valley
PLANS FOR THE SCHEME
Engineer Lippincott Says
Great Undertaking Must
Now Wait Upon Congress
Special Dispatch to The Call.

RED BLUFF, May Superior
Judge John F. Ellison Of Tehama
County. chairman of the irrigation
committee appointed by the Board of
Supervisors, has received a letter from
j. B. Lippincott, supervising engineer
In California of the reclamation SER
vice. In which the Sacramento Valley
project is discussed at length. LIP
pincott says he believes the Sacra-
mento Valley offers the greatest I'M
developed opportunity in arid Amer
lea. but he adds that the enterprise
can be carried out only by slow stages,
as great obstacles must be overcome.
The letter is as follows:
wish to acknowledge receipt OF your letter
of April g. and also resolutions adopted by the
COMMITTEES appointed by the Board of Super
vlsors relative TO irrigation IN the Sacramento
my interest for the last Ave years or more
Beginning in 1895 we have kept daily records
OF the how OF the Sacramento River In your
supply and the regimen OF the river is Of
prime importance in the consideration OF this
subject, and adequate Information only be
ootalned concerning 1t Throughout series OF
observations extending through a term OF years.
have directed our engineers to take up one
after the other the tributaries Of the Sacra-
mento Valley, make detailed studies of their
drainage basins, locate reservoir sites survey
them. establish gauging stations at the dam
construction and the character and value OF
the lands that may be reclaimed thereby.
About four years ago through the Water and
Forest Association, the reclamation service
expressed itself as anxious TO take up COM
rrehensive study OF this entire situation. The
state has co-operated in this. We making
detailed surveys OF the entire floor Of the Sac
ramento Valley. careful studies of the forestry
conditions in fits drainage basins. which con-
ditions vitality affect the character of the low
water and flood discharges in your streams.
and. as previously stated, have gone into an ex-
tended study of the engineering features Of
this proposition. 1 think / may say that
have not dropped this atBubject for pc
Rod of four years. l believe the Sacramento
Valley offers the greatest undeveloped oppor-
tunity In arid America. but also believe that
the problem involved in its reclamation is one
OF the most extensive and intricate that we
have to deal with in arid America l believe
that 1t can be solved and that Ii will be
solved, and / hope that the reclamation ser
vice ii>be able to lend material aid In Its
solution.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

A matter OF great commercial i'm
portance to the Pacific Coast is dis
cussed in a report that has been pre-
pared for the information of Presi-
dent Roosevelt, Secretary Taft or the
War Department and j. L. Bristow,
special Commissioner appointed by
President Roosevelt to visit this coast
and acquire facts. The question refers
to the utility of the Panama route for
the movement of freight between San
Francisco and the Atlantic States.
The report was submitted by w. r.
Wheeler, w. ]. Dutton and Rufus P.
Jennings. 1t was adopted by the trus-
tees of the Chamber of Commerce and
yesterday was forwarded to Washing
ton IN printed form by the Chamber.
The chamber finds that there Is
really but one object TO be attained,
and that is the adoption Of such a
course as will make the Panama route
more advantageous for the movement
of freight than under the conditions
heretofore existing" The committee
also gives it as an opinion, Endorsed by
the Chamber of Commerce, that "a
careful consideration of all the data
obtainable brings the subject down to
the point of determining what is the
most practical and at the same time
most beneficial course that wills pro-
mote the commercial interest Of San
Francisco and the Pacific Coast in the
years to come, with reference to
freight traffic via the Isthmus of Pan
anna
It is set forth that in reaching a sat
isfactory conclusion there are certain
elements of fact that must be borne In
mind.
These considerations, with some rec
concentrations, are given as follows In
the words of the committee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
GERMAl

HEADQUARTERS
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The Druidesses.

Grand Arch Druidess Heiden and
Grand Secretary Thornhiil visited Gil
roy Circle at Gilroy the fourth Friday
in March. They found the circle in a
quiescent state, but the members after
listening to- the visiting uficers prom
ised to-create a spirit OF enthusiasm and
become progressive again. On the last
Sunday in the month they visited
EschsehoItzia Circle at Santa Cruz.
This circle. which has, membership
of an even hundred, Is trying to be-
come the banner circle of the State.
Arch Druidess Canale and Past Arch
Druidess Vaux take a great interest in
the work. of the order, and are striving
hard to have the circle perfect as to
officers and business methods. The Wis
itors were most cordially received, and
were pleased with the manner in which
the circle conducts its affairs. During
the evening the visitors had much to
say for the good of the circle, and be-
fore the close of the meeting were pre-
sented with some of the most beautiful
flowers of the county. The meeting
was followed by pleasing programme
of entertainment and the dispensation
of circle hospitality.
Harmony Circle No. 10 and Justice
Circle No. 29 Of Napa will meet in JOINT
session April 10 to receive the grand
officers.
The picnic given by Ell Dorado Cir
Gle in Fairfax Park was attended by
more than 800 persons. and was very
enjoyable affair.
Boadicea Circle has elected Mrs.
Poysel arch druidess for the ensuing
term; Mrs. Tanning. first bard: Mrs
Steinweg, financial secretary; W. n.
Dingle, recording secretary; Mrs.
Horn, treasurer; Mrs. Elias, inside
guardian; Mrs. Abrahamson, outside
guardian. The election of a second
bard was postponed. After the work Of
the evening there was an old-cIothes
party. under the direction Of Mesdames
Poysel, Ray, Tanning, Horn and
Zeckel. with Professor Dingle as floor
manager.
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Spanish War Veterans.

AT the recently held national encamp
ment, United Spanish War Veterans.
General Frank-C. Prescott and Alfred
K. Christensen of this State were ap-
pointed aides-de-camp to the COM
manderin-chief of the national organ
ization.
Commodore Stockton Camp of Stock
ton. j. Holland Ladder Camp of Sacra-
mento and General Jacob H Smith
Camp Of Fresno, previous TO the ses-
sion, surrendered their old charters and
each was given new charter in the
newly amalgamated United Spanish
War Veterans. This organization now
has a membership of 215,000 in the
United States and in the islands. OF
this number 900 are enrolled in the diff
ferent camps located in California.
The new camps organized in Califor-
MIA since the amalgamation are Kinzie
Camp, Woodland; Harry Wallace
Camp. Redlands, and Joseph McCord
Camp, Berkeley. There are fourteen
camps in the State. During the cur
rent month new camp will be organ
lied at the Preside with a charter roll
of 200.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Druidisn.

Mckinley Grove at it's last meeting
held in March nominated officers for
the ensuing term after having initiated
two strangers into the order. Several
applications were read and committees
appointed to investigate the applicants.
This grove has done we'll during the
current term, having already admitt, d
by initiation fifteen strangers. After
the business of the evening there were
talks for the. good of the order and a
collation..
Grand Secretary Martinoni, accom-
panied by Grand Treasurer Molinari
and Grand Trustee Gallagher, also
members of the Past Arch Association,
went to South San Francisco last week
and there instituted a new grove
named South San Francisco with twen-
ty-two charter members. The pro-
moters of the new subordinate prom
ised to have about fifty members be-
fore the next session OF the Grand
Grove. @
new grove to be named Panhandle
Grove. organized by DR.. Lord will be
instituted in Devisadero Hall April 10.
Grand Secretary James F. Martinoni.
the pioneer of the increase Rpovement of
the order in this State, will be candi-
date for reelection at the next sss-
sion of the Grand Grove in Stockton.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
knights and Ladies.

Aurora Lodge at it's first meeting IN
April had an attendance Of fifty men,
bers. including Grand Protector Mrs.
Frances j. Williams and other grand
officers During the evening five stran-
gers were initiated by Protector Min
ME Luton and her staff Of officers in a
creditable manner. The lodge has five
more to initiate. Under good OF the
order there were addresses by the
grand protector, Past Grand Protectors
Wolfe and Whitten, Grand Secretary
Outflow. State Organizer Mrs. Emma
Outflow, District Deputy Doris Kaplan
and many others. Then collation. was
served
During the latter part of March the
lodge in Healdsburg was visited by
Grand Protector Williams. Grand Sec
retary Outflow and State Organizer
Mrs. Outflow. Ten candidates were
initiated and ten more were promised
The Grand Lodge of the order will
convene in the Tivoli Lodge Hall April
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Order of Pendo.

Up to the 2Sth of March 157 members
were added to the membership in San
francisco for that month
AT the last held meeting of Molin
Council thirty-seven strangers were
admitted by initiation.
Organizer Molin, who has shown
great ability in securing members in
this city. will soon be appointed by
Supreme Councillor Tugwell State or
ganizer.
A new council of the order,
composed Of employees of the Southern
Pacific Company. was instituted with
seventy-five members last week in the
Native Sons building by Supreme
councillor Tugwell, Supreme Secretary
Terry and other supreme officers.
AT the last held meeting of Golden
Gate Council. in the Mission district,
there were fifteen candidates to in
itiate
Home Council had a pleasant enter
lalnment and dance in celebration of
It's anniversary last week.
There was large attendance at the
entertainment and dance given on the
nrst Monday in April by Molin Coun-
ell In Native Sons Hall. Among the
prominent members of the order pres
ent We're Supreme Councillor A. p. Tug
well, Supreme Secretary George E.
Terry, Supreme Lecturer DR.. G.. A.
howard and State Deputy Supreme
Councilor DR.. S. e. Molin. For enter
fajnnaT1t <<,<1
py Irene Traeger, recitation by NJ.
ocnWabacher, a pretty drill by the
team of young ladies of Home Coun-
ell, whose marching and formation of
living letters won much applause. Then
followed an explanation of the an
hulty plan by the supreme councillor
and few remarks to the point by the
state deputy This svas followed by
grand march, in which 200 couples
wafked after the drill team, and after
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Native Daughters.

Grand President Ella E. Caminetti
paid an official visit to Forest Parlor at
Plymouth last week. On the 14th she
Will visit Chispa Parlor at lone. and on
the 18th she. will be with Angelita Par
lor at Livermore
S Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes and
District Deputy Grand President Dora
Wilson paid a visit8to FL Gamma Par
lor in Palo Alto last week and had
very pleasant reception
Genevieve Drum Corps. N. ID. G. W.,
composed of members of GefievieVe
Parlor, will give its first anniversary
ball in Mission Parlor Hall on the night
or April 29. The members of the parlor
are working earnestly to make this af-
fair great success in every way. This
drum corps of the Native Daughters
will be in Sacramento during the Ad-
mission day celebration and while there
will hold open house.
Orc Fino Parlor will have an "at
home" and Easter time party in its
hall in the Red Mems building April 15.
The parlor is reported as gaining In
membership. and it is stated that dur
ing the last quarter there were twenty
iNS iHllldtlOHS.
La Estrella Parlor on the night of the
first Saturday in April entertained "the
actresses" who at previous meeting
after the close of the parlor entertained
the members with a farce There was
an address of thanks and then the pre-
sentation TO each of a token of appre-
citation, in the nature of an April fool
present. all of which was productive of
much mirth. Then followed games, the
distribution of real prizes and dancing
in, for the time being, an Adamless
Eden, as men were barred This parlor
will give an open "at home" to it's
members and friends on the last Satur-
day in April. Among the special guests
on the night of the 1st inst. were Mary
Hourihan of San Luisita Parlor and
Laura j. Frakes, the grand secretary.
Fremont Parlor is arranging for an
entertainment to be given soon after
Easter. This, one of the most popular
parlors in the order, under the presi-
dency of Georgiana Luce, a most en-
thusiastic officer, expects to become a
leader in the line of entertainment, as
we'll as benefits.
Las Tarrosas Parlor is arranging for
grand entertainment.
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in the Odd Fellows building there was
very large attendance of neighbors OF
Woodcraft 10 witness the presentation
TO the circle of the banner awarded to
IL Tor having made the fine showing for
the good of the order it did during the
1raternal campaign. After the presenta-
tlon there was an evening OF ballads.
recltatlons, instrumental numbers and
oaneing The several numbers were
contributed by Mrs. Calish. Bttle Miss
Gihe, Ed Hall, Flora Smith. Nj. Rose
ner' Miss Sullivan, Captain Allie Per-
rim. Sophie and Gertie Olson and Miss
Russell. The banner was presented by
State Organizer Miss Bertha Summers
and was received in a well-wortisd re-
ply bv Guardian Neighbor Agnes r.
King. There were also remarks by
Mrs Hester Belle Oliver of California
Circle and Lou A. Derrick Of Redwood
Circle. The function was admirably
conducted by the committee. consisting
of Lizzie Kamena, Mrs. Shade. Mrs.
Burlinghame, Mrs. NLpelfer. Mrs. PheIps
and Sadie Osterman.
Redwood Circle has decided to have
an open meeting on the last Tuesday OF
each month for the entertainment of
the members and such friends as they
may desire to invite. Last week the cir
Gle had pleasant social for it's mem
bers and visiting members of the order
There were games. music, songs and
dancing. This circle will have a grand
ball in Golden Gate Hall May s.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Native Sons.

During the latter part of March Am
ador Parlor Of Sutter Creek was Wis
tied by Grand President Mclaughlin.
During the evening e. z. Jarvis and
John Vandement were elected as dele
gates to the Grand Parlor The grand
president complimented the parlor on
its growth in membership, in finance
and in influence, after which he deliv-
cred an interesting, eloquent address,
and gave much good advice, which, if
followed, will result in great good to
the parlor. After the close of the par
lor there was an open meeting that
was attended by about three hundred
persons, including the pioneers, the
members of Amapola Parlor of the
Native Daughters, persons eligible to
membership in both orders and others
who felt an interest in the organiza-
tions. The programme was made up
Of remarks by President John Will
liams of Amador Parlor; singing of
My Native Land: address, Emma
Waechter, vice president OF Amapola
Parlor; recitation, Julia Tanner Of
Keith Parlor. San Francisco; cornet
solo, II. w Wood; address. Grand
President Mclaughlin; vocal solo. May
Waechter; America, by the audi
ence. Ida B. Herman presided at the
piano. The meeting was one of the
most successful ever held under the
auspices of Amador Parlor
Grand Trustee ]. r. Knowland paid
an official visit on the last Tuesday in
March to Pacific Parlor He was well
received by large attendance of mem
bers, and during good and welfare"
delivered an eloquent address.
Grand President Mclaughlin was
accompanied on his official visit to
lone Parlor by c. 4. Jarvis. There was
a pleasant evening of work, On in
structive lecture by the grand presi-
dent, and then a banquet at the Com
mercial Hotel. where there was a feast
OF oratory after the black coffee.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Rathbone Sisters.

San Francisco Temple had a pleasant
April Fools party in Red Mems Hall
last week There was a large atten-
dance and many of those present were
attircd in fantastic costumes. There
was good programme of dances and
good music, and the function was car
rieo to 2 successful termination under
the direction of Ferdinanda Keen. Mrs.
Hampton. Flossie Kohler, Mrs. Bray,
Mrs. Cope and Mrs. Arnold During
the evening Mrs. Clara O'Brien, who
was attired as a German school girl
was awarded a prize for appearing in
that character, the best sustained on
the floor. Mrs. Arnold was awarded
a prize for her efforts in making the
affair a success.
On the evening of the third Monday
in March the officers of Golden Gate
Temple of the Rathbone Sisters, assist
ed by the sixteen members of the de-
gree staff of San Francisco Temple, led
by Ida Mecredy and Siddie P. Daggett,
initiated two candidates for member
ship. one being Gertrude, the daughter
Of Bertha Klemm, most excellent chief
OF the sitting temple The work of the
pressively presented by the officers, and
they and the members of San Francis
cos team we're highly compiimented
There were present Mrs. Emrick of
Purity Temple, Los Angeles; Mrs.
Steele of Albany, N. z: many mem
bers Of San Francisco Temple and some
frcm Eschscholtzia. After the meeting
collation. was served in the refectory
The whist party recently given by
Golden Gate Temple under the direction
of Pauline Saylor. Lizzie Armstrong
and Bertha Klemm, NJ. Z. c., was a
decided success and was greatly en-
jcyed by the many who took part
Reports from Sunset Temple No 16,
al Bakersfield, are to the effect that the
temple is in very prosperous condi-
tion. The meetings are we'll attended
and much interest is manifested in the
work Of the order. The officers are ali
very proficient in their work and all is
harmonious. The members had a hap
py and profitable time at the district
convention, which was held at Bakers
field on Wednesday, March 90.
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The Maccabees.

San Francisco Tent is still adopting
strangers at each review, and now it
has issued circular to the members
Offering generous donations TO such as
shall bring in for initiation strangers
who are eligible for membership.
Golden West Tent is not behind in
the race for members At the review
held on the last Tuesday in March sew
enteen strangers were instructed into
the mysteries of the order and given its
protective features. This made the
number initiated during the thirty days
preceding that date an even hundred.
The tent will give an old-fashioned stag
party and smoker in Pioneer HaH April
IS. The uniform rank Of this tent is
securing a large number of recruits.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Ancient Order Foresters.

The Past Chief Rangers Association
of the Ancient Order OF Foresters- paid
a fraternal visit last week to- Court
America. and a very interesting meet
ing was the result.
Court Apollo, having returned TO its
old home at 1O2 O'Farrell street. cele-
brated the event by an entertainment
last week
Court Robin Hood will give a ball in
Union Square Hall on the evening Of
May s.
America Circle of the Companions Of
the Forest initiated twenty strangers
at its last-held meeting and will have
seven more to initiate at the next meet
ing. These candidates were secured
through the efforts Of Walter N and
Mrs. Reed
Artimes Circle will give a basket
party in its hall on the evening of
April a.
The board of deputies Of the circle
branch has arranged for a grand ball
on the night of April 10. and the relief
committee will give one on the night
of the 29th
A new. circle of the order, which has
been named Ramona, was instituted
last week in San Diego by c. B. Mac
Gflvray, special organizer and deputy
All Of the supreme grand officers and
the supreme grand chief companion ac-
companied Mrs. George j. Berger on
her official visit to Sherwood Circle in
this city last week. 1t proved to be
one of the most pleasant meetings Of
the term In addition to the officers.
there were present visitors from all OF
the local circles. After an exemplifica-
tion of the work by the initiation of
two candidates, there were addresses
by the visiting officials for the good OF
the circle and OF the order, after which
there was an excellent banquet Mrs.
Severance was the tOastmistress.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
The Amaranths.

Crescent Court of the exalted degree
of the Amaranths at its last held meet
ing in March initiated five strangers,
and during the evening rendered a re-
ception to Mrs. Ida B. Spence, matron
of King Solomon Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star. who was recently elected
royal grand matron, and to Emma L.
Malgren, who was chosen associate
royal grand matron of the order in this
State. After the reception there was a
banquet in honor of the grand officers.
and among the after-dinner speakers
was Orrin S. Henderson, past grand.
master of the Grand Lodge. F. and A.
NJ, of this State. who in the early part
of the evening was admitted to mem
bership in the court by initiation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Woodmen of the World.

Arrangements have been completed
by the camps of Woodmen of the World
in Oakland for the reception to be given
to Head Clerk l. /. Boak April IA who
at the next session OF the Head Camp
will be chosen head consul, to succeed
the late F. A. Falkenberg, the father
of the order" All the camps of San
Francisco will be represented on that
occasion, and all the companies of the
uniform rank will turn out to greet the
future head of the order.
The following night all the delegates
to the Head Camp session, that will be
opened in Los Angeles April IS. will
stop at Santa Cruz to witness "a grand
surf initiation" 1t is expected that
there will be 200 candidates, but the
work in the great swimming tank will
be with two candidates, the rest look
ing on. The two candidates will be i'm
mersed in the tank with appropriate
ceremonies, and the following morning
all the other candidates will be i'm
mersed in the surf.
The following named will represent
San Francisco at the Head Camp ses-
sion: Prince" Laurance Vincent. ].
McCann, G. d. Phillips. d. Oliver Jr..
e. s. Isaacs, A. c. Frank. c. N. Brown.
J. ]. Ryan. C. F. Davis. C. ID. Clawson
and l.. H. Olsen.
State Organizer Peter F. Gilroy. hav-
ing recovered from a recent attack of
illness. which has kept him confined to
bis home for some time, is again at his
desk at the old stand ready for active
work.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Lincoln Corps.

On the night of the third Thursday In
March Lizzie Belle Cross. department
president of the w. R. c., accompanied
by the senior vice department presi-
dent. Belle Pomeroy. paid an official
visit to Lincoln Corps No. 8. The
members of the corps were delighted to
have the department president with
them and greatly enjoyed her words
of encouragement along patriotic lines.
After the business of the evening was
dispensed with the two distinguished
visitors were delightfully."- entertained
by the members OF the corps.
The San Francisco call., 1905-04-09
Knights of Honor.

Arrangements are being made for .
night at the Chutes by the local lodges
of the Knights of Honor, May 20 Tne
matter is to be under the direction OF
committee appointed by the Grand
Lodge at it's recent session. 1t is pro-
posed to introduce a number OF novel;
ties in addition to the usual attrac-
tious.
The general committee that is ar
ranging for the annual Knights OF
Honor picnic this year held meeting.
in the hall Of Liberty Lodge last week
and organized by the selection OF per-
manent officers and the appointment OF
a subcommittee to arrange the de-
tails of the affair.