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The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
SOIL NEED OF OXYGEN.
Reason Why Decay Of Vegetable Mat.
ter Depends Upon Air Supply.

The first condition for the changing
OF green plant remains into useful ma
nure is an abundance of air, says Prof.
Charles l.. Penny of the Delaware sta
ton. Much of the benefit of tillage
must be ascribed to the need of fur
nishing oxygen to the micro-organisms
of the soil, which in turn use it to OK
ldlze protein to nitrates. Anything,
whether the nature of the soil, its po.
that prevents the access of air to de-
caying organic matter, will retard or
prevent this useful process of oxida-
tion, and SO will leave a Deat-like mat
ter. useless as food for new vegeta-
ton. The vegetable remains of
marshes covered wholly or partly by
water Accumulate for years with lit
lie decomposition and that little at
tended by the escape of nitrogen rath-
er than by its oxidation to nitrates
Land that has standing water for
much of the time is unfavorable to
ritrlfication, as there is not suffi cient
free circulation of air. In such low
lying lands. often of black color,
fragments of plants frequently remain
undecomposed for long time. A stiff
compact soil retards decay for simi-
lar reason, whereas in porous. well
titled soil, fragments of plants dis
appear very rapidly. The soil of for
ests lacks the nitrifying ferment and
is almost free from nitrates, because
the bed of moss and fallen leaves eX-
cludes the air from the deeper layers
of such remains. and so prevents oxi-
dation. Thus ii is that the submerged
vegetation of marshes. and to less
extent much of the vegetation of per-
maDently wet lands, passes into
form in which ii changes very little
and becomes practically inert matter,
SO far as plant nutrition is concerned.
saturated wet soil has the further
disadvantage not only that no nitrates
are formed, but also that nitrates al
ready present are rapidly reduced and
lost
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
Think of the Farm.

There are several sides to the dairy
question Almost always we think of
the side that relates to the dollars and
cents we expect to get out of the busi-
ness now. forgetting that there is a
far more important way of looking at
1t. We have the satisfaction of know
ing that the man who engages in
dairying does not skin his farm and
give give the hide away. Every year
he is putting back coed share of the
fertility he takes out of his land in
the form of grass, corn and other
soiling crops This is not the case
with the man who raises grain exclu-
sively, keeping little if any stock, and
selling his farm bare year after year,
until it will produce little or nothing.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
Concrete Floor and Cellar Wall.

side of the wall was line of finch
drain tile.
In placing the concrete floor, says
the correspondent of Prairie Farm
er, we made gutter around just in
side the wall, which catches any wa
ter which may seep through the walls,
and prevents it from running over the
floor. Practically all the water which
runs down the outside of the walls
goes into the tile and does not seep
through.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
GENERAL NEWS.

The Atlantic battleship fleet entered
the harbor at Manila on the I'd inst.
In the Quarter Sessions Court at
Philadelphia. Judge Wiltbank fined
WilHah ]. F. Reynolds $z5 for hav-
ing written a letter thanking the Judge
for the manner in which he dismissed
4 perjury charge against him.
The Prussian Academy Of Sciences,
an association of eminent men under
the patronage Of the government, has
Inherited $7.500,000 from a banker
named Sampson, to be expended for
scientific purpobes.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09

heating bend the ends of them straight
as shown by the dotted lines. Place
the teeth together opposite each 9TH
er and fasten them with bolt and
large washers. using round wood
plug that will just fill the hole in the
circle of the spring, A, Fig. 2. When
heating the ends and bending them.
says Popular Mechanics, make a
hook on one end and an eye on the
other in which to attach a chain to
hold the holder together around the
stalks while tying.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
Poor CABBAGE Year.

Many dealers are kicking about the
poor grade of cabbage marketed this
year. One dealer goes so far as to
say that he has not seen a decent
barrel of that commodity since last
winter. So pronounced has this be,
come throughout the country that In
some localities dealers have cut out
cabbage sales on account of the poor
quality available. It's pretty tough on
the gardener to think that good cab.
bage is nearly unprocurable.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
CELLAR WALL AND FLOOR.
Plan Which Proved Highly satisfac
tory to One Man.

The accompanying Illustration shows
. cellar wall and floor which We have
found to be highly satisfactory. The
walls were of rough sandstone bowl
ders laid in common mortar. A good
drain was provided. and connecting
with 1t and running around the out
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09

The hog is not dirty animal wher
not forced to have dirty quarters.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09
coRNSTALk HOLDER.
How serviceabIe Device Can Be
Made Out Of Two Rake Teeth.

Secure two rake teeth, as shown in
Fig. /, from an old hay rake and after
The Holly chieftain., 1908-10-09

A few strong wires next to the
ground will discourage the hogs from
trying to get under the fence.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
FRUITvALE REAL ESTATE

JUST completed by owner: large rooned house;
modern improvements: 100 feet from car line:
price 5000, II cash, balance to suit. Take
18th st. ear. transfer to Lease av. and inquire
400 Glen av.. AIlendale
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07

FOR sale-S6. 900; well kept residence in one
OF the best locations IN Alameda; 3 bedrooms.
parlor, sitting room, dining room. kitchen,
bath and finished basement; lot 5ex15o; close
to the beach, street cars and Chestnut ST.
station. For further particulars call at the
residence. 2050 San Antonio av., Alameda. or
d. DE BERNARD & Co., 70T Battery ST..
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
LODGING HOUSES FOR SALE


DOUBLE pariors with kitchen; also suites, sin
gle; reasonable. 469 goth St, Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
(lAk9AAl5 ktE k5ERgEIyAIE
ASTROLOGY

PROF. w. MONROE, scientific astrologer SIS
18th St; readings. advice horoscopes, lessons;
Hindoo and oriental method. No sign.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
RUPTURE CURED

RUPTURE CURED
..DR. PIERCEsS Magnetic Elastic Truss the
only Electric Truss in the world and the only
known CURE for Rupture Gin Use over 80
years. can be had at tie Home Office 1417
Chestnut ST. ALAMEDA W. j. PIERCE,
Expert on Hernia. Phone Ala. 1zso
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE

$1,000 down, balance easy terms; chance Of
your life; fine location northwest corner lot;
10 room house. modern; lines and local
train; school, churches and stores; beautiful
yard; house pays for itself; eemented base
ment and sidewalks; furnace; attic; walking
distance to 18th and Broadway Address
OWNER. $40 3Sth ST. Phone BOTS.
ROOM residence near Piedmont park at sacri-
fee; $1,000 cash. Address owner, box 1850,
Call office Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
ROOMS TO LET-continued

OFARRELL St, 1s42-Nice sunny rooms; run
ming water in each room; reasonable rates;
blocks from Fillmore.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-07
ROOMS AND BoARD OFFERED

BUSH ST. 1922 near Franklin-Sunny front
room with board; private family.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
PlTTSBURG MAY
SEND FOR HENEY
REPORT PRESIDENT WANTS
HIM TO GO THERE
PROSECUTOR EXPECTED TO ACT
AS SPECIAL EXAMINER
Roosevelt Declared to Have Ordered
Noted Attorney to Investigate
Alleged Graft of City
counclmen

PITTSBURG, Dec. 81. - Officially
there were no developments in Pitts
burgs municipal scandal today.
No additional arrests were made to-
| day and no action for or against the
seven formally accused councilmen and
two former bankers arrested last Mon
day night was taken.
There is a rumor tonight that Fran
els j. Heney, who uncovered the Ore
gon land frauds and who was con-
spicuous in the San Francisco graft
cases, is coming here shortly
at the request of President Roosevelt
to investigate the alleged bribery SO
far as 1t is connected with federal in
situations.
According to Washington reports Mr..
Heney was in conference with the
president yesterday on the Pittsburg
situation.
If he comes here it will be in the
capacity of a special examiner to in
vestigate the alleged use of money by
officers of national banks to have their
institutions made repositories of the
citys funds.
A statement was made at the pre-
Iiminary hearings of the men under ar
rest that $4,000 had been thus ex-
pended.
Nearly every minister at either
morning or evening service in his
church today either devoted his whole
sermon to the subject of graft or made
reference to it.
There was in the pulpit utterances
of a general demand that investigation
go to the bottom and punishment be
imposed wherever deserved.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
.EXILfS RETURN
TO VENEZUELA
AMERICAN WARSHIPS ARE
NEARING LA GUAIRA
GOMEZ ORDERS JAILS TO BE
CLEARED OF INMATES
Political Indictments Expurgated, and
New Regime Promises to Be
One of Peace and
Justice

WILLEMSTAD, Dec. 27.--According
to wireless dispatches received here the
United States cruiser North Carolina
was 100 miles from Curacao at 8 o'clock
Saturday afternoon, hound for La
Guaira.
On board is w. 1. Buchanan, special
commissioner of the United States to
Venezuela.
Another message said the battleshir
Maine was following the North Caro-
lima at distance of about 200 miles.
Political exiles are returning to Cara
cas- at the summons of President Gomez
who, in order to unite all parties and
factions In Venezuela, has ordered the
prisons to be cleared and has invited
those long since banished from the
country to come back.
The steamer Zulia arrived here today
from Maracaibo with eighteen former
political prisoners aboard. Gen. Bello
the commander at Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo, whose assassination was
attempted recently, was a passenger.
The Zulia left later for La Guaira
with the exiles, who represent all politi-
cal parties.
They were given an enthusiastic ova-
ton by the people of Curacao, and be-
fore their departure were presented
with a paper bidding them adieu on be-
half of the entire population.
In this it was stated that only one
man was the enemy of the exiles, and
he had now lost his prestige.
Gen. Gregorio Riera Joined the exiles.
He issued statement in reply to the
people of Curacao, thanking them for
attentions and declaring that they could
consider him always as the best friend
of Curacao.
Latest advices from Caracas state
that the situation under the new adj
ministration of Gomez is excellent,
The presidents policy has been d.
rected toward repairing the injustice
suffered by the people of the interior
and in establishing harmony with out
side powers.
This policy has been received with
enthusiasm by all parties in Venezuela
and there is a feeling among the people
that peace is assured.
The departure of Jose de j. Paul
until recently minister of foreign at
fairs, on a mission to Europe, is con-
firmed. He Is to enter into negotia-
lions to settle the differences between
Venezuela and France and Holland.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
PRESIDENT-ELECT
ENJOYS COTTAGE
DOES NOT GO TO CHURCH, BUT
STAYS INDOORS
WILL DECIDE ON VISIT TO AT.
LANTA TODAY
Conference with Frank Hitchcock, the
Next Postmaster General, Planned
for Tuesday--Many Visit
Country Place

AUGUSTA, Ca. Dec. 27.-President-
elect Taft observed Sunday as day Of
rest, remaining in his cottage through
out the day He did not attend church
this morning, as is his custom.
Tomorrow Mr.. Taft win receive q
delegation from Atlanta, who will ask
him to set definite date for his visit
to that city.
Frank II. Hitchcock, chairman Of the
Republican national committee. who Is
to be postmaster general in the Taft
cabinet, win arrive Tuesday for con-
ference with the president-elect.
Mr.. Taft got back from Riken, Ga,
last night just in time for dinner and
met a number Of prominent Georgia
Republicans.
The Territt cottage, where Mr. Taft
and his family will reside until he
starts on his Panama trip, stands on a
hill about 200 feet above Summerville,
a mile from Augusta, Ga. The cottage
is surrounded by the residences of the
winter tourists who visit Augusta regu-
1arly and at present is the object Of at
traction for thousands OF strollers and
sightseers. 1t is situated just in the
rear of Bon Air hotel, where the Taft
family will take their meals.
Vice President-elect James S. Sher-
man and fomily will be among the
prominent guests at the Bon Air this
season. Mr. Sherman will be in
Augusta for only few weeks, but his
family will remain here all winter A
ride along the country roads and sew
eral hours on the golf links will con-
stitute Mr.. Taft's daily outdoor routine
while In the south.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
CHINESE CAUGHT IN RAID
San Francisco's Police Capture Many
Mongolians During Crusade
Against Gambling Re-
sorts and Dens

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.--One
hundred and sixty Chinese were taken
into custody today by the police during
sudden raid which was made on the
various gambling places in the Chinese
quarter tonight.
The bluecoats, under direction of the
new chief of police, Jesse b. Cook,
whose familiarity with the Oriental
quarter gained during several years as
sergeant in charge of the Chinatown
squad gives him good idea as to
where to look for Illegal games Of
chance, swept down OH the quarter with
a suddenness that set the guards at
naught, and the patrol wagons spent
busy night hauling the prisoners to
the city prison, where they were booked
for violating the anti-gambling opdi-
nance.
This is the largest capture made in
any raid for several years.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
cIGAhE1IE AND PURSE
CAUSE FATAL QUARREL
one Dead and Four Portuguese Are
in Jail at Oakland as Re-
suit of a Bloody
Fight

OAKLAND, Dec. 27.-As the result
OF q cutting ARRAY, caused by a quar-
rel over a cigarette and purse at
7301-2 Union street tonight, Manuel
Rodriguez is dead and four other Por-
tuguese are in jail.
The names of the arrested men are
John Gonzales, ]. Fernandes, J. Pazac
and Jacent Vital.
Vital, according to the statement OF
John Rodriguez, a 12-year-old boy
and other witnesses, plunged a pocket
knife into Rodriguez groin, cutting
the femoral artery and resulting in
death five minutes after the man was
taken to the emergency hospital
The man, it is said. had been drink
ing heavily during the afternoon and
evening. Vital was accused of getting
away with a purse, and the others got
IN row over 1t.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
TOMATO JUICE SAVES CREW
OF STEAMER LOST AT SEA
Eight Arc Rescued from Ill-Fated
Vessel off Washington-Dec
Awash from Leak-Had
No Water

ABERDEEN, Wash, Dec. N.-The
two-masted steamer Gotoma, owned by
the Simpson Lumber company and COM
manded by Capt. Gruggel, was lost
shortly after 10 o'clock this morning
near Willapa Harbor.
Capt. Gruggel, his wife, the mate
cook and crew of four men We're
rescued when the decks of the Gotoma
were awash by the steamer Santa
Monica, Capt. Olsen, and were brought
to this city, where they are being cared
for by the Sailors union.
The Gotoma sprang q leak on the art
ernoon OF Christmas day, and the waleI
rising rapidly drove the master and
crew to the afterdeck, where they were
held without water and with but ilttle
food.
The juice Of a case OF tomatoes was
all they had to drink from the time
they We're driven to the deck by the
water and when they ewere rescued
today.
The Gotoma loaded lumber at Hob
sonville, Ore, for the Miami Lumber
company of San Francisco, leaving Til
lamook bay December 23. The vesse
was insured
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
HARBOR BILL IS
DOOMED TO DIE
DEFICIT IN U. S. TREASURY
RELEGATES MEASURE
PROMISE MADE LAST SESSION
CANNOT BE KEPT
Twenty-Five Millions Donated for
Other Purposes Precludes Passage
of River and Port Appro-
priations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The ques-
ton whether there will be rivers
and harbors bill during this congress
is becoming a matter of much con-
Germ to members Of both houses.
In accordance with the usual GUS
tom of passing such a bill only once
every two years, no effort was made
to get one through last session, but it
no obstacles would be placed in it's
way at the second session.
Now the committees having charge
of the question find themselves con-
fronted by a constantly growing deficit
in the treasury, with the result that
they find it quite impossible to give
any satisfactory assurances to col
leagues who, like themselves, want
legislation
knowledge Of the situation is, how
ever, having but little, if any, infiu-
ence in causing a diminution of the
pressure, and the importunate ones are
urging the prospect of improved bust
ness conditions.
Senator Frye, chairman of the senate
committee, and Mr.. Burton, who holds
a like position at the head of the house
committee, are giving due credence to
these representatives. but so far they
find themselves quite unprepared to
say what will be done.
There is a clamor for enterprises
which tentatively have been prom
Used.
New and old projects would call for
the Immediate appropriation of about
s25. 000, 900.
If a bill is undertaken there will be
a strenuous effort to get authorization
for the beginning of much advocacy of
the deep waterway from Chicago to the
gulf.
This is regarded as an essential part
of the plan for the improvement of the
inland water courses, and if 1t should
be undertaken in earnest the advocates
of the new departure would find in 1t
reason for much encouragement for a
rrnnara1 adXance
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
ACCUSED MAN SAYS
MIND WAS A BLANK
OFFICER OF MEMPHIS WILL
TAKE HIM BACK
Prisoner in San Francisco Accused Of
EmbezzIement Tells Strange Story
Of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES De-
tends Him

IAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27-Captain
of Police Perry of Memphis, Tenn, ar
rived here today to get William A.
Dolph, q partner in the Neals-Dolph
Lumber company of Memphis, who has
been indicted in that city on a charge
of embezzlement and was arrested mere
upon telegraphic advlces from Tennes-
see.
Capt. Perry stated tonight he ex-
pected the papers for the extradition
OF Dolph tomorrow and will take them
at once to Sacramento for the sigma
ture of Governor Gillett.
Dolph has several friends in this and
the surrounding cities and with one of
these, James B. Sloan of Berkeley, he
has been staying since his arrival on
the Pacific coast some weeks ago.
It was at the Sloan home he was
arrested. His wife arrived from Ten
nessee last Monday and when she heard
OF his arrest, at once instituted pro-
ceedings to secure his release on a
writ of habeas corpus.
The hearing is set for Wednesday
and the bail yesterday was fixed by
Superior Judge Cook at $4,000
According to the story told by Dolph,
he has no recollection of his actions
since leaving his home in Memphis on
the morning of November 10 to go to his
office until he suddenly awoke to find
himself in San Francisco.
He at once called upon a friend, c.
X. Mcintosh, vice president of the San
Francisco National bank, and by
means of draft on his firm, which
was honored by the bank, secured the
funds of which he was in need.
Mrs. Dolph stated that the first news
she received Of her husbands where
abouts was on the arrival of the draft.
The following day she received a
letter from him telling of his strange
plight and she at once started for San
Francisco to take him home.
She declared the indictment of sher
husband must be a mistake and be-
lieves his accounts are in perfect order.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
rrIea 70 Drown EIerseIf

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-While
crossing the bay from Oakland to this
city this afternoon on a ferry steamer,
accompanied by her small daughter,
Mrs. Mary Plane, wife of a hosting en-
gineer living in Oakland, leaped from
the boat into the bay, intending to
take her own life. She was picked up
by a lifeboat from the steamer. At
the harbor hospital. where she was
treated for the chill and shock she
had experienced, Mrs Plane said that
domestic troubles had led to her at
tempted suicide.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
sohoOner cottemiere Ashore

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-The
Merchants exchange of this city re-
eefved dispatch tonight stating that
me schooner Gottemiere is ashore and
= total wreck seven miles south of
(frays Harbor. Capt. Johnson Of Grays
Harbor visited the wreck this after
noon and found no one aboard. 1t Is
feared that the crew persisted when the
vessel struck, as no word of them has
been received. The exchange here has
10 record Of the Gottemiere, and 1t Is
thought she Is a scow schooner.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
MAN ACCUSED or SETTING
FOREST AFlRE TO BE TRIED
Alleged Incendiary Will Be Arraigned
Today in San Franeisco--Hatred
Caused the Crime Is
Charged

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27-charged
with the malicious setting of destruc~
tive fire in the klamath forest, a gov
eminent reserve, which destroyed much
valuable timber In northern California
and southern oregon, Louis r, Webb
will be placed on trial tomorrow in
the United States district court before
Judge DeHaven. Allegations made
against Webb are that he set the fire
because Of enmity to the government
forest service and to make easier the
hunting Of deer and other wild ami
mails.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28

fnybady who would be able 10 Ind m
address In the dictionary would be able %
find your CLASSIFIED al.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
Fish Tug Wrecked

FRANKFORT, Mich, Dec 27.-The
15-ton fish tug Rhine of Frankfort was
wrecked against the harbor pier here
last night trying to make the harbor in
a strong southwest gale. The little YES
sci was broken in two and the four men
comprising her crew were drowned.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-28
sroken FIanqe DeraIIs Train

RHDDING. Cal, Dec. GA broken
f3ange derailed six cars of a Southern
Pacific freight train and tore up the
track for a quarter Of a mile this
morning between Coram and Kennett.
fFfafflc was blocked almost the entire
iay while the wreckage was being
cleared away and the track relaid. The
uortn and south bound passenger
trains were delayed eight hours.