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The bee., 1909-01-28

found that his roEf Tas waiting for
him. Huntington's surveyors never
had discovered the road and he didn't
even know it was included in the pur-
chase. Huntington did BOT claim IL.
so Green said he owned u. He made
a trip Of inspection and found that
the ties had rotted or been carried Oh
by the farmers for hrewood The
rails had rusted out; the roadbedt
was overgrown with grass; station
houses and depcts had been converted
into barns and all that remained Of
the railroad was the right of way
Green announced that he was going tol
improve" his railroad" and imme
diately started 10 work regarding the
roadbed. General Ofiees were estab-
hshed at Terrell, Tex. Depots were
built; new ties and rails put down,
and soon cars and locomotives were
ordered. The Texas Midland Rail.
way Company, q. H. r. Green, presi
dent" was an actually.
The Texas Midland perhaps is the
shortest railroad "a complete systemp
in the United States. II runs from
Ennis. Tex, to Paris, Tex, a distance
OF 126 miles. II IL said to be the most
luxurious road In America. Yet It is
not considered money maker. Green
runs 1t more as a hobby than as an
investment. The passenger cars are
the most modern and complete that
can be made. Every convenience has
been provided, including a bathtuh
In each car. All the cars, including
those for freight. are green inside and
out. The STATIONS are painted green
and plush ON the seats and the com.
pany's mark on the linen also Is green.
Tlb largest and fastest locomotives
tuboed out b Tho Baldwin locomotive
works are ming on the Texas Mid
land II has less accidents per mile
and the rolling stock costs more per
mile than any other railroad In the
United STATE.
Green has other hobbies that prob
ably cost him nearly as much as his
railroad. But he lives In the sure
knowledge that some dAy--if he out
hives bis mother-he win be worth
l1o0, oo0. o0e And that should b. cOna
tortinG " Dost meA.
The bee., 1909-01-28
sis Il There Now3"

after a moment Donald threw back his
square little shoulders and said al
most defiantly: I'VE did take de
watch"
What did you do with itF'
I'VE looked It in de yard to play
wild"
rs II there now?"
mo; de wind blewed 1t way"
As Mrs. Dudley ran out of the house
into the back yard, which is the chill
dren's playground, she heard Donald
say proudly to Harold; I'VE did be
good boys, didn't us?"
Harold's answer Of hearty congratu;
lation also reached her: you did tell
de truf. Bubby."
A sudden wave OF pride swept. over
the mother as she glanced back at the
twins, who were following her hand
in hand.
"Bless their baby hearts. they try
to be honorable little men," she told
herself. "Come, help mother loOk,"
she said aloud. pleasantly. The boys
entered into the search with encOur.
aging zest. But the watch was not to
be found.
such naughtiness as this can't go
unchecked" she said dolefully. for
Mrs. Dudley always finds II hard to
chastise those wide-eyed wondering
faced little boys.
While celebrating on suitable
punishment. for so grave an offense
she decided to refresh her own RULED
spirits by leaving home for little
while. she determined TO go 10 the
bank to see If the mutilated $40 bill
could be redeemed. She carefully
gathered together all the scraps into
which It had been cut and, opening
her handbag To put them I'm, was as
tonlshed and delighted TO see her gold
watch safely reposing there. Then she
suddenly remembered placing 1t IN the
bag herself the day before when go
ing out 10 make calls.
Dudley, gazing with satisfaction
At the crispy bill his wife gave him
that evening, laughed when he heard
the story OF the watch, and said; You
.sa'e. my dear. that while It encourages
aho imaEinationH Of our youngsters,
ehore are some disadvantages In offer-
1ag too high rewards for states evil
snce. "-chicagO DAILY NsWA -.
The bee., 1909-01-28

which graces the summit Of Mount
Penn, overlooking the city. The pa
CODA. which is built of stone, with
Spanish tile curved balconies, was
erected by former Select Councilman
William Abbot Whitman. who proposes
to occupy 1t as private residence.
Mr.. Whitman admits he has never
been TO Japan, and is too busy to go
for some years to come. but wishes to
live in q paEoda home. The home Il
30 feet square at the base and Is al
most rs feet in height. and is sur
mounted by a fiagstaif and = sundial.
The bee., 1909-01-28
FOUND A RAILROAD
{. H. r. GREEN DISCOVERED
TEXAS MIDLAND LINE.
Overlooked by Coils p. Huntington
and His Surveyor When He Bought
Houston & Texas Central
Property Years Ago.

Kansas City, Mo.-Men have been
known to find gold mines end oil
wells, but e. II. r. Green, son OF
Hetty Green, is the first man to find"
a railroads. complete system, includ-
Ing tracks, depots, Offices and every
thing except a working force and gem
eral manager. OF course the tracks
and roadbed we're not the best in the
world; neither we're the cars-what
few there were-but these were de-
tails that could be attended to.
The Texas Midland originally was
part of the Houston & Texas Gem
trail, which was owned by Green's
grandfather and sold TO Coils P
Huntington. When the latter road be
came part Of Huntington's property
and was made to connect with the
Southern Pacific, that part Of 1t which
Is now the Texas Midland was over
looked and never really passed into
the possession of the Southern Pa
cific promoters. II was the mistake
Of the surveyors, who evidently were
not acquainted with the country. AT
any rate, the error-if overlooking a
railroad could be called An error
was not discovered until IL years
afterwards. Green then was living In
Chicago at the time.
He came across the original map OF
the road and compared it with a new
er one and concluded that Hunting
ton had overlooked several miles Of
a valuable property and that the mat
ter would be worth investigating.
Huntington never had seen the prop
erty., and really did not need 1t all
All he had wanted was the part which
connected with the Southern Pacific
at Houston, furnishing him an en-
trance into Dallas. Green went to
New York to see his mother and told
her of his discovery. Her father, E.
H. r. Green's grandfather. had died
and she was the only legal heir and,
any interest that might result In the
discovery Of the new road naturally
would be in her favor. She offered
the road to her son on condition that
he go to Texas and manage 1t and
stay out of politics" Green went to
Texas, and much to his satisfaction,
The bee., 1909-01-28

their mother frequently remarked
with a tired sigh: "They are
always getting into something" Usu-
ally that something is very much the
worse for their thorough handling.
! The very day they used the scissors
20 cut up into tiny bits a $40 bill
which their careless father had left
within their reach on his dressing Ia
BILE while he was transferring his mon
ey from the pockets OF one suit Of
clothes to those Of another, Mrs. Dud-
ley discovered that her valuable watch
was missing. This seemed almost too
much for even the patience OF an I'M
usually long-suffering mother to bear.
So. after thorough but fruItless
search through bureau drawers. desk
and many other places, she spoke to
her small sons with unwonted sever
ity. -'-.~ss- -ssAas----
ibid you naughty boys take moth
ers watch?" she asked.
They glanced guilty at each
other.
Nov, dears. you know" she said.
softening slightly as she looked into
their small, unhappy faces. "its much
better for you TO tell mother all about
II than TO try TO conceal anything"
Again there was a culpable silence.
during which the mother gazed stern
ly at the wriggling suspects. Then
The bee., 1909-01-28

place Of Daniel Webster are surprised
to find that the house is not upon it's
original site. which is marked by a
bowlder appropriately inscribed.
The house in which Daniel was born
is still standing, however, across the
street. II has been changed, since II
was moved from it's first foundation,
by being converted into the L part OF
another building II is used for shed
One OF the objects of interest at the
birthplace is the magnificent elm tree
which was the pride OF Webster when
he was a boy
The bee., 1909-01-28

uNcLE JAN no ouIpE wARsnIPs.
Plans for Extending Wireless Service
Around World.

Washington.-Plans have been an.
nounced by Rear Admiral William s.
Cowles, chief of the equipment bureau
Of the navy, which provide for the
eventual establishing Of wireless com
munication around the world. Some
day-and Admiral Cowles is confident
that the day is not far distant
Uncle Sam from his chair in the
White House can direct the ships OF
The bee., 1909-01-28
YOUNG RULER OF OLD CHINA.
Hsusntuno Said to Be Unusual Child
for One Ct His Age.

London.-The accompanying picture
Is made from a photograph represent
ed as being the first authentic one OF
Hsuantung, China's new emperor.
Hsuantung will not be three years old
until February II next, yet this por-
trait might readily be taken to be that
Of boy of ten or twelve.
The name Hsuantung, under which
the emperor will rule, signifies literal
ly "promulgating universally" II is
The bee., 1909-01-28
States
Evidence

RS. DUDLEY IL
bringing up her
twin sons on the
theory that open
confession is good
for the soul. They
learned when they
we're still very lit
tie that they we're
dealt with much
more leniently
when they freely
acknowledged the
mischief Of which
they we're accused
than when they
tried 10 hide the
destruction which
their busy little
fingers ad
wrought. For, as
The bee., 1909-01-28
Pertinent Definition.

"Pop. are there such things as ath-
lstie painsT
well. son, guess something near
enc Is 4 jumping toothAeAe. BALI
naoFo ARerican.
The bee., 1909-01-28

'Pa. what IL the deadly PARALLEL"
Il guess. SON. Il Is somewhere abaut
The one where work IN the Tropics y
heated. '-baItimsgU AnsrieaA.
The bee., 1909-01-28
BIRTHPLACE OF WEBSTER.
House In Which Daniel Was Born still
Standing.

Boston.-Persons who visit the city
OF Franklin. N. H., to see the birth
The bee., 1909-01-28

Reading, Pa.-One of this city's
latest attractions is a Japanese pagoda
The bee., 1909-01-28

JAPANESE PAeoDA HIS HOME.
Unique Building rs Feet High to BE
Occupied as a Residence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
PROPOSALS AND BIDS

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED at the
Office of the Secretary of the Regents, Univer-
p. m. Monday, July 26. 19o9 for portions of
the heating and ventilating system including
Library on the University Campus at Berkeley.
as per plans and specifications on file at said
Office
No bids viii be received unless accompanied
by certified check bond in favor Of the
undersigned, equal to ten per cent of the bid.
to assure execution OF contract by successful
bidder. The right to reject any or all bids il
reserved.
THE. REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
CITY REAL ESTATE

SUTRO HEIGHTS ADDITION BRANCH OFFICE
CORNER OF FULTON ST. AND 10TH AV.
WILI~OPlsN SUNDAY, JULY is.
CHOICEST MARINE VIEW PROPERTY
OFFICIAL LINE AND GRADE
SEWER, WATER AND GAS
McEnerney Title on All Lots
EASY TERMS
MONEY ADVANCED TO BUILDERS AT 6
PER CENT
LIPsfAN & HIRSCHLER 255 Montgomery st.
Phone Dauglas 3614.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

I have out Of the ordinary opportunity for
saloonman wanting 8 = interest in good paw
ing saloon. Cau and let me show you
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

Also one HIGH CLASS SALOON for sale; goo
lease: low rent.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

PACIFIC REALTY INFORMATION BUREAU,
o5-4o6-4oI Metropolis Bank building, San
Francisco, Cal, viii put you in touch with
the best country and suburban lands the
Pacific coast. Careful attention given to each
inquiry. Full and accurate details OF every
property. Easiest and best way to get honest
information. State your requirement we VIII
Gil 1t ct once. Thousands Of properties listed,
with maps. views, etc, on display.
NO FEE. NO COMMISSION.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
POINT RICHMoND REAL EsTATE

RECENT announcements OF vast Importance
wake investors up to Riehmond's unlimited
future possibilities for profits; the Santa Fs
tract easily leads all other offerings befors
the public today. Particulars write r. T
SHANNON. at McEwen Bros. AIS Pine st.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
OSCAR HEYMAN & BROTHER,
l13 Montgomery st.

OSCAR HEYMAN & BROTHER,
l13 Montgomery st.
sis monthly: room cottage in the Mission;
close to car line.
Five room and bath cottage Point Lobos
av between 35th and 36th avs: easy terms.
So S00--S room modern residence: perfect con-
dition; Scott and McAllister sts.; ground worth
S4.JOo biggest bargain in town. T. e. HAY
MAN. First National Bank building.
PICKUP-Fine lot in Crocker tract; cost $780,
for $500 cash. Owner 1850 18th
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

FOR sale, or exchange for city fats. acres,
chicken ranch; room house, completely fur
nshed; barn. chicken house, 2 lncubators 55
IT. brooder house; windmill, tank. and about
400 chickens: 10 minutes walk from railroad
station and proposed electric car line. Inquire
at Ne corner or mission ST. and Ouondaga
c. F. FINNEN. Walnut Creek, Contra Costa
county. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

Also small WALK N SALOON. just
AROUND THE CORNER
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
w ]. DoMLING s CO..

w j. BOWLING & CO.,
521 Valencia ST. Phone Market 7109.
Cheap building lots in Hartford ST., 10th
and Castro sts.; $4,000 and up; make offer.
S3, $50 cash-Modern high class 5 room house,
with garage; near 18th and Castro sts.; /;
mortgage can remain; make offer.
$5, ,500-Store and room fiat; large attic and
stable; Mission near 2eth; terms
81, ,000-Fine building lots; nr. Hill and Sanchez
So, 600 cash--7 fats in Grove ST.: mortgage
$500; pays 15 per cent net; bargain.
81. .00O-Fine clear building lot; Natoma mr.. 18TH
81, 200 cash--6 fats; central location; mortgage
$4,000. income S1,440; snap.
W. j. BOWLING & CO.. 521 Valencia st.
FYFE & DEPAoLI.
32gI Mission ST. opposite 29th.
81, I50--Modern cottage. rooms, bath; on
Army st. near Sanchez; lot 26x114 IT.; high
basement: easy terms
500 cash, s15 per month: new plastered
cottage rooms; close to Mission ST.; lot 25x
100 IT.: price $1,650.
81, 6O0-Modern cottage, G rooms bath; .
blocks Crescent av. and Mission ST.; key lot
2jx100 TT: easy terms.
81 250-Sweli room bungalow; close to cars:
lot 25x112 TT: McEnerney title; easy terms.
NEW modern dwellings OF 4, ). 6 and rooms
$3.50. S4300 SIS. 200 and $500 each. includ-
ing bituminized streets: one-ffth cash. bal
ance same as rent: entire block. sth av and
st; Turk and Eddy. McAllister 9Th av and
Clement st. cars, F. NELSON, owner and
builder
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

DOWNTOWN AGAIN. NOTICE 10 CLIENTS:
YOU CAN FIND NE AT Ny NEW OFFICES.
1908 MARKET ST. SW. CORNER MARKET
AID 9Th SITS. GEO. A. HERRICK.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
HALF MOON BAY REAL ESTATE

TRUSTEE sale OF beautiful home lots on Half
moOn-bsy, close to railway and beach: 80 min
utes from San Francisco; must be sold by tne
Trustee within the next few days; your
choice for $50 per lot: have sold from $500 to
$780, bat Trustee must close them out. only
few left: call at once for selection: viii take
you out sunday 18th. FRANK b. ROSfO.
Trustee. 921 Pbeian building
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22


BY forming a syndicate Of eight to buy 100
acres we can sell you 20 acres each, 3 miles
south OF Orland OF the choicest land in the
district at wholesale price. This is immediate
ly in the orange section. win grow any kind
Of deciduous fruits. vegetables. grain, alfalfa.
etc. Deep. level gravelly loan. entirely free
from alkali. adobe and hardpan. Plenty Of
water for irrigation; price $50 per acre Terms
81 per acre per month.
FEHREN. ROBINSON COMPANY.
925 First National Bank bldg. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
ROSS VALLEY REAL ESTATE

BARGAIN at $10.O0O-This beautiful home must
be seen to be appreciated. TeleDhone Kearny
975 and get particulars
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

II ACRES. 20 miles from Oakland; 10 acres
full bearing almonds, acres alfalfa; rooms
and bath; elegantly furnished. including $500
piano; barn 4Ox60. box stalls; IA chicken
houses, 1000 chickens; horse. COW and all Inn
plements: income from almonds about $1,000;
snsn. SosoI terms TayIoR RR0S 90 " 'ss
johnson. manager country department. 1925
broadway. Oakland Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

DO not overlook this-400 acres on Eel river
Mendocino county; 10 acres under cutivation.
balance rolling hills with plenty of oak tim
Der; good house and barn: one Of the best
little cattle and hog ranches IN the state of
California; would make ideal summer re-
sort: hne hunting. boating and fishing; no
trouble to catch the limit: price So ,oo0. Nc
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
STOCKS AND BoNDs FOR SALE

ARE you buying or selling stocks or bonds
Call on PETTlS s. BuRBECk, 1888 First Ma.
tional Bank b.dg.A Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

SMALL BTSINESSES-If vou want small
retail business, with living rooms for $500 or
S10o, caIi and let give you the detail Of the
different kinds OF businesses that I have for
sale tbink that / have all Of the available
businesses that viii stand investigation in San
Francisco. ] can give you a bargain in small
grocery Tor $500.
HIGH CLASS SALOON.
OlG established business price 81 800.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

STOCKS AND BONDS FOR QUICK SALE.
1.500 shares La Blanc Oil Co. n M...... 20
1000 shares Lady Washington Oil d.. Bid
1000 shares Ramona oil Go. M........ ~
500 shares Hubbard Elliott Copper a . 81
10 shares Chiapas Rubber Co. d. 26. so
10 shares Rio Michol Rubber Co. a.. 81. so
$1,000 Ocean Shore Ry. Bonds ........ .610. 90
$1,000 Modesto Irrigation Bonds. ....... $50. 90
Address 474 Monadnock bldg. $. f.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

BY s. F. business 10 raise cash. I
will sell 10 lots for cash and 10 fair terms.
around my home In Laurel Dells Tract - San
Rafael, at sacrifice prices, 800 and up. every
lot heavily wooded; some redwood trees. ane
soil grand view: all improvements; deed forth
with; to 10 minutes walk TO 81. statiOn
to my temporary or1ce ODD. Union depot
San Rafael W L. COURTRIGHT. owner;
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

IRRIGATED FARMS On EASY TERMS
Five to 40 acre farms in Sacramento valley:
rich. deep, sandy loan soil for fruit. walnuts
trains; no farm more than 20 minutes wax
from station. the best land and best living
conditions In California. a 10 acre farm means
independence; excursion every Saturday. +
HILL & CO.. East St, opp. Ferry bldg. Phone
Kearny 302-
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

AND HOME SEEKER.
we are running a free information buresu
giving reliable, detailed informa tion on all
California lands; we have many desirable prod
ositions in every county: many fine bargains
If you are looking for information. write US or
call at Office aud IL will be freely given.
CALIFORNIA LANDS INFORMATION BU-
REAU, 946-94S MOnadnock bldg. s. f.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
PARTNERS WANTED

SI75-Partner wanted In good paying restaurant;
trial given: closed on Sundays. 4S& Bush ST:
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

have nice little retail business for sale
that win clear you az least s35 week; price
$500.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

GEo. & HFRRIcK loo5 NfARtrT S;r .
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: II yon are Look
ing for IN APARTMENT H0ISE or HOTEL
or BOOMING HOUSE. no matter how large or
how smalk call and look my listing. /
have all OF the available houses Ia San Fran
cisco and some genuine bargains. 1t will pay
Won 10 before purchasing.
GEO. A. HERRICk. 1905 MARKET ST.
..se...ss............... x
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
SAN ANsELMo REAL ESTATE


FOR SALE-Largs corner lot. 95xl20: 5 room
house. bath. cement cellar, city water, electric
lights, sewer connection, garden young fruit
trees. vines and berries chicken yards and
eoops: 3 minutes from electric cars; S26OOs
$500 cash. balance $50 per month Call or ad-
dress MRS. W. j. FAREY. Evergreen av..
Min Valley: leave train at Locust av.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
PROPERTY WANTED

WANTED-Your city property to sell or ex
change JACQUES REALTY CO., 255 Mont
gOmerv st.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

also have: Bargain in GROCERY. wit
living rooms. price $3.50
GFn - HFRRfl.t inns Nfartnt ST
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

$500 TO So, 600.
twentieth century gilt edge investment op-
portunity for small large investors desiring
absolute safety; large guaranteed net income;
also CO 2-3 per cent of net profits, and on an
average of 10 per cent annual increase OF the
principal security the safest in the world, viz,
inside income producing strictly modern brick
and concrete property, complete any In any
large city; no stock proposition; you absolutely
own and control your investment approved by
bankers judges and careful investors.
Address the authorized financial agents for fur
ther gold producing particulars.
H0LCOMB REALTY CO., INC,
306 San Pablo av.,
Oakland, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22
CENTRAL INVESTMENT CO..
tSI Market, room 49,.
Business Brokers' Phone Douglas f447.

BEST BARGAIN-fhis G5 room house: central:
dne corner: rent $500: new. well furn: north
Market: opportunity Of lifetime; offer wanted
SNAPs-This - room house, strictly modern:
private baths. elegant furn.; cost 81 600 10 furn
IL taken this week. only s., 500
DON j miss this ~ room house: modern close
in: reasonable rent; always full; money maker:
now only 50 roo.
SEE this 10 house: good location and
furniture; rent $40; yours for $780,
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-22

SMALL TRACTS
OF GLENN COUNTY LAND
AT WHOLESALE PRICES on MONTHLY PAY
1rIrH-,rc, a. =, mn, = ems
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07

"plebe" on the stairs. he being accom-
panied by n dozen other upper class
men. He thus addressed the "plebe:"
mir. -, here are number OF your
brother cadets who are DESTROYS of
knowing what particularly distin-
guished man they have among them.
You will therefore kindly read what
your newspaper says of you"
The "plcbe" was inclined to demur,
but the determined manner and steely
eye OF the little upper class man COM
PEELED obedience. Embarrassed, he
stumblingly read the whole article. at
the conclusion of which the little upper
class man stated that the reader had
mumbled In parts. had failed to enun.
ciate distinctly and required the poor
"plebe" 10 read II again. This having
been done, all shook hands with him
In an apparently most deferential man
ner, after which the little upper class
man stated that they would call the
next evening augmented by other ca
diets and that In the meantime the
"plcbe" would commit the article to
memory aud he In readiness TO repeat
II when they called.
His manner brooked no disobedlence
The call was made the next evening.
the number OF cadets being nearly
double that OF the previous evening,
and he repeated the article, being
prompted by the little upper class
man. Before the departure of his Wis.
itors he was Informed that he would
ne visited the next evening by still
greater number OF cadets. and he was
ordered 10 be prepared to declaIm the
article depicting his virtues.
The visit was made and the dcclama.
ton rendered. He was then Informed
that he would be again visited the fol
lowing evening and would prepare
himself so MS 10 be able to render the
article In song This visit was made.
the room being fairly packed with ca.
diets, and the poor "plcbe" was re-
quired TO stand on table and howl
the article from start 10 f,nish, for ne
had not the faintest understanding OF
how TO sing or turn tune. In after
years he said that n he had ever had
any egotism In his composition 1t was
completely knocked out OF him by hav-
Ing to handle that article as he had TO
handle it,. w Duncan IN Lippin-
colts.