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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-12
COOPERS ENJOY A
GROWING BUSINESS

WASHINGTON. July 11-More than
lo0.000,000 barrels and circular pack
ages are manufactured in the United
states annually. Few people. except
those whose business ii is to know
realize the extensiveness of the cooper
age industry in this country
The heaviest demand comes from the
cement business. The flour business
ranks next, closely followed by sugar
Containers for fence staples, bolts.
nuts, nails and packages for roasted
coffee, spices, crockery, fruits and veg
etables follow in the order named,
while glass manufacturers, baking
powder companies liquor distillers and
candy, tobacco and cheese packers are
big users of barrels. The demand for
barrels for molasses, oil, lard and pork
is also enormous, while dry paint, glue,
snuh, oatmeal, screws. castings and
general hardwood articles annually in
crease the demand on the cooperage
supply.
ARE USED MANY TIMES
While the amount of expenditure for
barrels can be quite closely estimated
for given year, it IS not possible to
say how many barrels are in actual
use. The life of q barrel is put down
at one year by the trade, but this is
far from true. y majority of barrels
are used many times They begin as
sugar or -four barrels, and are then
sold TO the farmer for shipping his
produce to the market. 1t may be that
they are returned 10 him several times.
carrying potatoes to him on the first
trip and tobacco or lettuce on the next,
each cargo being lighter in weight than
the previous one, owing TO the weak
ened condition of the barrel. Finally
the barrel may serve out its life work
as refuse receptacle and in the end
can be used for fuel Thus it may be
said that a barrel fills as useful a ca
reer as almost any other manufactured
article and its life is much longer
than a season.
SUPERIORITY ADMITTED
The demand for barrels is steadily
growing because modern machinery
has made it possible Co make them for
the trade cheaper than almost any
other form of durable package. That
it is the most convenient form of pack
age has long been acknowledged. The
timber used in tight barrels has to be
selected with care, as it must not only
be water tight, but barrels for the oil,
whisky and paint trades in addition
must be capable OF resisting high in
ternal pressure. The lumber used for
this work must be carefully selected,
that cured by slow air drying under
shelter being the most satisfactory.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-12
THE LYCEUM

Has prepared hundreds successfully Among the
many graduated afterward from the universities
there were graduated . after y years. one after
years. Three were offered positions IN the
Stanford faculty. At this school you can save
time ana money. Excellent teachers, individual
instruction. special courses. New term begins
July =. 2590 Pine st. corner OF Scott.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-12
MISS HARKER'S SCHOOL

PAIO ALTO. CAL.
Home snd Day School Certificate admits q
.,-1e~s Nev building large grounds Seventh
year begins August Is. 1905
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-12
CoNSTRUcTIoN CoNPANY FoRMFn-

CONSTRUCTORS C0NPANy FoRMED-Oak-
land July II.--Artleles of incorporation have
been fled by the Powell Brothers construction
company. The capital stock is $4,000 fully
paid ~. c. G. Powell. J. A. Powell r. "
Powell. James Powell and o. Reichel are direc
tors and stock holders.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-12
PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTORS
TO FORM ORGANIZATION
Representatives From Different
Grand Army Posts Arrange
Preliminary Details

For the purpose of forming an or
ganization OF the patriotic instructors
of the various Grand Army posts and
their kindred orders in this city, rep
resentatives of the different posts met
Friday night at the home of Comrade
L. w. Simmons, patriotic instructor for
the department OF California, at 55e
Waller street. Members were present
from Lincoln, George H. Thomas.
Meade and Apponattox posts, Lincoln,
Lyon, Garfield and Meade women's re-
lief corps, and Seven Pines, George II.
Thomas, William Mckinley and Colonel
John B. Wyman circles. women of the
Grand Army.
After remarks by L. W. simmons.
chairman, who briefly outlined the
field for patriotic instruction. particu-
larly in the schools. a committee on
organization was appointed. Comrades
II. H. Woodruff, ]. Murray Bailey and
\. Hancock made patriotic talks. A
piano solo was rendered by Miss Orrie
E. Young and all Joined in the song
The Old Flag Forever" Supper was
later served.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-12
BOOne's University School for Bows

BERKELEY, CAL.
viii c0umeace its twenty seventh year Monday
August 10th. Apply for catalogue 10 p. r.
BOONE. Principal 2o2e DuraDt avenue.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
WHERE THE PEACOCK RFIGNs.
State of Mourbhanj Holds Fowl as Sa.
cred and Forbids It's Slaughter.

The little native state of Mourbhanj,
known as the Peacock Kingdom" is
the most northerly of the tributary states
of Orissa, and native chronicles relate
that the principality was founded more
than two thousand years ago The chief
emblem of signature is a peacock, which
is held sacred. and hence the killing of
this heraldic bird is strictly forbidden
throughout the state, says the Birming-
ham Age Herald. The state has an area
of 4243 square miles, and the country is
varied in soil and scenery. 1t abounds
in rich valleys, but vast extent is
clothed in primeyal forest The Maha-
rajah of Mourbhanj is an enlightened
prince and administers state on modern
British lines. The government is di-
vided into separate departments, as in
British territory, and each department is
under an officer, who is responsible for
its administration.
Sericulture is being encouraged and
mulberry groves have been planted The
culture of Tasser silkworms is an impor-
tant industry. and visitors to the recent
industrial exhibition at Calcutta. India.
had good opportunity of seeing the
"Tasser" manufactures of the state.
The country is very rich in minerals and
forests, but, while the latter are being
exploited, the former still await the at
tention of the mining expert.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
How Children May Help at Fair.

From the quotation,
| saw u ship a-sailing, a-sailing on the sea,
And it was deeply laden with pretty things
for me-
a very pretty money making pastime
may be devised for a winter fair, and it
is game in which the children can
easily lend helping hand. There are
many little ones who want to help, and.
at booths and tables, they not only are
sure to be in the way, but they soon lose
interest and become restless. Ships and
cargoes always have charm for chill
dren. and magic pond" or fairy
pool" would delight them. The point
Of the game is to send out tiny boats,
each laden with a present, which sail
towards different children, and give up
their cargo.
Such a pool. within doors, is a bit
difficult 10 construct, but with the help
and ingenuity of some young men and
boys it can be achieved and, in the end,
ii is wen worth the trouble. Get a
large. square tub, made of zinc, with
the edge curved outward to the depth
of several inches, and set it IN an at
tractive rockery with steps leading to
it on two sides The inside should be
trea ted as an aquarium, with a Few
water plants and grasses on the surface
of the water near the shore. The sides
or banks should be covered with moss,
large branches Of fir or pine trees. If
the pool is large enough. lighthouse
might be erected and tiny fishermen s
cottages built about the shore. At
night. electric lights might be used in
such a way as to add greatly TO the
fairy effect, or yariOusly colored fairy
lanterns might be set, lighted. around
the edge and strung over the water.
As for the boats, these must be OF
such n shape and size as will make 1t
possible for them to carry package.
wrapped in stout paper. Quantities OF
cargo must be prepared beforehand IN
neat. ship-shape packets and marked
with letter or sign TO designate wheth-
er the article be for a girl or a boy, and
each gift should be as light as possible
in order to avoid a shipwreck. The
cheap variety of toy yacht is out Of the
question, but almost every child pos
sesses a good. strong boat for seashore
sailing. and these could be borrowed for
the occasion.
The method of moving the boats over
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
Looking for Valuable Loot.

The police Of New York are quietly
searching for some trace Of the valuable
loot taken from the Cathedral of St
Etienne. Limoges, France, last May. The
French authorities have received secret
information which leads them 10 believe
that the articles stolen were shipped 20
the United States and are probably now
hidden in New York. The first seven
articles on the list are paintings, most II
them on enamel plates. and depicting re.
ligions subjects Among the other ar
ticles are: Ever in silver gilt with plate
bearing the words amman Suam Dat
Pro Oyibus;" eandlestiek with same coat
of.armS as the ever: censor measuring
JOx;}J inches; two pyX or ciboriums. 1SX
20 inches, in the center; large church
vessel 41x19 inches, bearing medallions
with religious scenes; also two smaller
church vessels, two silver chaiices, 27X
II inches chaiice Of glded silver with
cups, and three other chilices pair oi
silver vases. two caDons, crosses and
miscellaneous articles Of lesser value.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
New Varieties of Carnations.

Among the many new varieties of ear
nations which win be shown for the first
time at the National Flower show, held
in the Coliseum, November q TO II. is
one from Indiana, named for the
Itoosier james Whitcomb Riley. This
variety is of beautiful golden color and
tremendous size.
The Mrs. Thomas Lawson variety,
which has reigned supreme for a great
many years, viii have many other chal-
lengcrs for the supremacy and Mr. Law
son Is expected to offer special prize
for the best display Of the many ynrie-
ties that have sprung from the famous
Hover 10 which he gave his wife's name,
and for which he paid $4,000.
Among the Indiana exhibitors viii be
e. G. Hill Of Richmond. famous as Il
r0SHrian. who will show his new rose,
Richmond" Mr.. Hin states he will
also show several cOnsignments Of novel;
ties in chrysauthemums from famous
European gr0wers-Calvat of Grenoble.
and Nonin, Of Paris. A consignment is
also expected from Rozain- BouehArlut
In tie rose exhibit. the Mrs. Marshall
Field rose viii again battle for the
premier hOnors, and the competition will
be keen. as the east aud middle west
have produced new varieties that bid
fair 10 be strong candidates for first
hOnors. The Mrs Potter Palmer rose
viii be in the van. greatly improved
over last year, and the contest will be
well worth the attention Of all interested
in this great struggle between the Gow-
erS
The show this year is the largest ever
attempted in America by far. and the
public win have an opportunity TO revel
in sea Of gorgeous blossoms grown aud
sent frOfI all parts Of the country and
| Europe Over $4,000 is offered In
prizes alone, and the competition win be
keen
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
How Low the Ohio Is.

"Moundsyille, in West Virginia. finding
that the low stage of water in the Ohio
river,whence its domestic supply was OBJ
tanned, rendered the water unsafe for
drinking purposes, sank couple of
wells out in the middle of the channel
near town and is getting a fair guam
tity that way and of quality that is
far more salubrious than the polluted
surface water which most of the river
towns are forced to USE" said G. r,
Rowe of Wheeling W. Va.
THE oldest inhabitant cannot recall a
time when the Ohio was as nearly out of
business as it is today. Steamboats, long
ago ceased plying its waters. In many
have seen crowds Of schoolboys within
the last month playing ball on sandy
stretches thai used to be in the middle Of
the stream many feet under water -
Baltimore American.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
Want Funerals Held at Night.

Funerals at night are the newest idea
ia Alton. ILL., Thirty members Of the
Ministerial Alliance ia session unani-
mously indorsed the idea as advanced by
Rev. .. s. Eitegeorge
at would be much better TO have flu
nerals at night" he said, ''and there
should be no Sunday funerals. either day
or night. Funerals nowadays are too
cxtravagant. Too much money is spent
for flowers and carriages, and there is
entirely too much display. From an ex-
tremely Solemn function the funeral has
developed into an occasion for vulgar
show"
Mr.. Eitelgeorge also said there should
lie radical reform in funeral sermons,
lie thinks there is too much promiscuous
| eulogizing
"Tbe safe thing to do would be to
preach gospel sermon" he said Il
would say nothing good about the de.
ceased unless il We're justified by the
facts Even then | would make it very
brief"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06

Out in BurmaE and the far east.
where sandalwood is worth it's weight
in silver. the pestiferous ant is yalu-
able assistant to the loggers Of that
precious timber. The hard and fragrant
heartwood alone has value. but as the
tree grows this valuable heart is overlaid
by soft and worthless layer. forming
two-thirds Of the trunk When tree
is felled and cut into lengths the loggers
ct the timber lie, says the Detroit Free
Press. At once the ants begin work
upon the soft wood, which is sappy and
sweet enough TO attract them. In a
few weeks-less than a month in the
case Of the largest butts-the ants deliver
the heartwood free Of all the worthless
eapwood
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
Work for the Blind

A successful blind masseuse was en-
ployed at a well known hydropathic es-
adjustment in Matlock, England, a few
years ago. Recently there was blind
teacher at the Hampstead general hos
pital for all massage cases. This blind
teacher. then a resident of Hampstead,
obtained his training through the inter-
est Of a woman guardian, and his first
cases were at the Hampstead hospital.
The blind man, walking alone into the
hospital and up to the wards with unerr-
ing directness. grew to be a familiar fig
ure. and his gentle. kindly personality
made him. a favorite with nurses and
patients alike. An English doctor says
that as massage depends for it's success
almost entirely upon manipulation and
the sense of touch. it can be strongly
recommended as an employment for the
blind.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
He Seldom.

The head mistress Of a certain provin
cial school was one day examining a few
# her select pupils in grammar
stand up. Juan, and make me sen
tence containing the word seldom. sh,
said, pointing 10 a small urchin.
Juan paused as If in thought: then
with flush Of triumph on his face. re
alied: Last week father had FIVE horses
hut yesterday he seldom Philippine
Gossip.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
FOR THE LADIES.
Little While.

Little w HIT.
.-r,.ss in the mellow autumn,
haze was on the hill,
7-Lat nprfect day / walked with her
Ana All my heart a-thrill.
.-,-stgh lane and wood and meadow
~ strayed a happy mile,
,nJ ali the gold my life could hold
Was in that little while.
ra- beauty made me silent,
Nv tongue refused to speak,
sew the loye-light in her eye,
The blush that warmed her cheek.
NJ heart too faint to follow
irba ways of maids and men,
iet her pass unwooed, alas!
Ifll we should meet again.
And never comes the autumn
with haze upon the hill
mt in q dream / walk with her
And all my heart a-thrill
through lane and wood and meadow
Ne Stray happy mile,
And All the gold my life can hold
4 in that little while.
Nixon Waterman,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06
How Hats Are Worn.

The latest receipt for properly adjust.
ing the hat, as given by a well known
New York milliner to a customer. is TO
stand before the mirror. suspend the hat
straight above the head and then SET if
squarely and firmly upon the crown. al
lowing it to go as far over the sides of
the head as it will. 1t matters not if
the upper half of the face is entirely
concealed or that the wearer has de-
pressed appearance of countenance but
she positively must look rakish. as she
inevitably will appear if a shape of mann
moth proportions. unsustained by a ban
deau, is permitted to tilt in the slightest
degree toward one side or the other. In
none of the autumn hats are bandeaux to
be found, and as the hair is always worn
fiat and broad, the problem of adjusting
the headgear correctly and then keeping
it in position is one which a number of
women have not as yet solved to their
complete satisfaction
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06

the water is the most difficult part of
the arrangement, but this may easily
be managed with the aid of bellows. To
add 10 the realism of the scene the bel
lows must be carefully hidden under
stones, piled up in such way
as TO conceal funnel through
which air for the bellows is
blown. The bellows should be worked
by foot and as nnobtrusiyely as pos
sible, and the child meantime. in order
10 distract his attention, is invited to
look through a small telescope to see
how beautiful the ship appears.
The grown-ups will of course, be most
interested in the money making proper
ties of the play. and the fee must be
large enough to have a generous balance
after deducting the price of the gifts
for the cost of construction has also to
be considered in the expenses, and the
child pays partly for the plea sure Of
joining in the fun.
The pool, being such an attractive CEN
ter of interest, should be fenced in to
keep crowds of spectators from blocking
the way. A small fee might admit to
the enclosure, and an additional one be
charged for the privilege of receiving a
cargo. The child pays a fee, selects one
of the boats, is allowed to set il adrift
and then to welcome it on the opposite
bank and take possession of its contents.
Another method of managing a fairy
pool is to have only three ships las in
the old carol, Il saw three ships come
sailing by'D, one white, one silver and
one gold, and to set them all sailing ,.r
once for each applicant, the one thar
reaches the harbor first being the one TO
give up its cargo to the child.
The group which is to manage this
pool should include two or three older
boys who understand mechanics. and
the others could be little boys and girls.
The boys all dressed in white sailor
suits, would be needed to take charge of
the boats, collect the fees and keep back
the crowd, The girls should be dressed
TO represent the flowers that grow near
the water such as water lilies and or
chidS-Eogue
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06

4 canoeist from TorringtoD. Conn.
who refused to give his name had a
dual escape from death on Highland
lake in that state. first by a rife ball
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06

and next by drowning. He was pad
ding alone when suddenly a rifle shot.
probably fired by a hunter. pierced his
canoe so close to the water fine that
water entered the frail craft. The ca
noeist. who could not swim. had nothing
with which to plug the holes except
cigars, which he jammed into the small
openings. He reached shore safely.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06

The village Of Ncpaug. Conn. named
after an Indian chief buried there. is "a
be obliterated by the construction Of a
large reservoir there for the Hartford
Water company. Not a building If the
picturesque New England village, which
Is a farming community. will escape the
waters.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-11-06

William i. Moore of Meriden. Conn.
has written to a PittsbuFg newspaper
telling of the mysterious hiding in the
suburbs Of Paris of 100000 in gold
which was stolen from wealthy Pitts
burg woman. Moore is confident that he
cau show her where TO get her money
back. He is now working in a cafe IL
Meriden.
The money was stolen from the WON
an. whose name | can't mention, by her
butler" said Moore. For reasons known
only 10 herself the Pittsburg woman had
gathered together 10000 francs in gold
and she and her butler, who was a conf
Dental servant. buried the money. Some
time later the butler went 10 the place
dug mp the money, and reburied ii in a
place known only to himself The WON
an was unable to reveal the theft to the
police. because she did not wish them Ia
know anything about the matter IN
1890 / met the butler in Paris and be
gave me a map Of the place where the
treasure is. He died in a London hos
pital in 1901"
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
MAYFLOWER OFF,
WILL Be DOCKED
Grounding of Presidents
Yacht Will Be Made Sub
jet of Inquiry.

An investigation win be made by ths
Navy Department into the grounding OF
the Presidents yacht, Mayfowers on
Thimble shoals Thursday night The
Mayfiower was bound from this city for
Norfolk and ultimately the Mississippi
river, where she was 10 take aboard
Mrs Roosevelt and a party. The yacht
grounded about GO yards from the light.
but It is said was not out OF her course.
The night was particularly murky ana
foggy, and navigation was difficult.
The MayfiOwer was hoated yesterday,
according 10 a dispatch received from
the Norfolk navy yard. She was tOwed 10
the yard by the tugs and Golfers that
pulled her of the shoal. and she will DC
dOcked Immediately and examined 10
determine what damage she suffered.
Should she have Jared badly IL Is prob
able the investigation will be rigid.
The Mayfiower was under command Of
Commander Carl Vogelgesang. who a
few days ago testified before the Senate
Committee on Naval Affairs on the
placing Of the arfnor belt on war yes
sells. Should be be found guilty Of neg
iigenCe OF otherwise responsible for the
grounding through carelessness or
otherwise, he will be subject TO court
martial II is not believed. however,
that the investigation viii bring forth
any such results.
The Washington times., 1908-03-08
BROWN MURDER TRIAL
TO BEGIN TOMORROW

Justice STAFFORD, in Criminal Court.
No. !, will hear tomorrow the case
against Albert Brown. eolored. who
will be brought before him charged with
first degree murder.
The case against Brown is one Of the
most brutal murders that has come be-
fore Justice Stafford. who recently
stated from the bench that it viii be
his purpose Of inficting maximum SEN
fences in an endeavor to rid the COM
munity Of lawless characters.
The case in which he will preside to-
morrow deals with the murder Of q.
brother Of the defendant, Harvey
Brown. last November. IN Navy place,
The Indictment charges that Albert shot
ard killed his brother when the latter
attempted to prevent him from beating
Frances Young. Harvey, being the
stouter of the two, separated Albert
from the colored woman. whereupon
Albert threatened to kill him, it is
charged.