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The bee., 1909-10-21
The Problem of vsssbondisn.

What we shall do with the dere-
licts is a great and increasing prob
lem. 1t has not been settled salts
factorily in any great community.
An official statement recently issued
is to the effect that many thousands
of former good workmen have be-
come so enamored Of life of idle
ness during the last IS months that
they refuse to return to work now
that occasion offers. We could wish
that the statement were untrue. 1t
ia lamentable II it is correct. What
every human being needs is some
stimulus. some mental food as well
as a care for creature wants. The
actual necessities of life are few. The
comforts are increasingly expensive.
It will require more wisdom than is
now available to establish system
which shall be wholly satisfactory,
but it does seem as If we might be
making more progress.
The bee., 1909-10-21
rhsre Was a Reason.

To the leader Of o baAd In Omaha,
jocularly spoken of in that locality az
the worst In soven di1ferent
states" EAepe once came a maa vita
q request thsk the band plsy xf \
cousin's funeral. rs Il a milIfazy fu-
neraI?'' asked the leader. ~tguk aS
all" was the reply. MY cousin was
no military man--in fact. he was never
even interested in matters military.
Nevertheless. It was his express wish
that your band should play at his fu-
neral" TIE leader was surprised
and battered. 'Ts that so?" he asked.
"Yes," responded the other. HE said
he wanted everybody in Omaha 10 be
sorry that he died."--Argonaut.
The bee., 1909-10-21
No Rural Enthusiast.

so you are tired OF the country"
Yep" answered Farmer Corntos-
sci. I'm clean detected about it,"
what is the cause Of your dis.
hhe?"
Il dunno for certain; but I guess
it,, dre to those parrots. an cross
dogs an monographs those city
boarders bring around every year"
The bee., 1909-10-21
MAJ. stlrrad LIs Memory.

Young married woman recently
her little boy with her to make
M AS they were about to leave
youngster faced one corner OF
loom, stretched out both his
muttered something and then
hands with the hostess. Natn.
\ Ne was unable to understand
Mas strange behavior and
80 mother the reason
hats all right" she replied.
uses one hand Just as well
other aad he has 70 face the
nd say little verse which l
him before. he can distinguish
from. the left ! have told
4 to shake hands with his lef1
"a 10 DO that hrst"
The bee., 1909-10-21
He Didn't care.

"sse how fair and white your sis
ter's complexion is, Robbie" said the
mother.
"Well. / suppose my face would be
the same way If kept washing 1t ev-
err day like sister doss!" was the
youngsters reply.
The bee., 1909-10-21
A auspIeiovs silence.

Howard was only 10 months older
than the baby. He had somehow
come TO realize that Elwood. who
was creeping. was more likely to be
in mischief when quiet. One day be
called to his mother with great deal
of anxiety In his little voice: Nam
ma, / hear Elwood keeping STILL
The Delineator.
The bee., 1909-10-21
Leather Money and Medals.

On the authority of Seneca. a curl
Gus account is given of period when
leather. appropriately stamped to
give 1t a certain legal character, was
the only current money. At COM
paratively recent date in the annals
of Europe. Fredich the Second. who
died in 1850 ut the siege Of Milan.
paid his troops with leather money.
Nearly the same circumstance &C.
CURED In England during the great
wars Of tho bsrons. In the course
Of 1850 King John. for the ransom Of
his royal person. promised to pay to
Edward the Third of England three
millions Of ggtd crowns. In order to
M his Obligation John was reduced
to the Notifying necessity Of paying
the expenses Of the palace in leather
money, Ia The cszter Of each piece
there being little bright point Of
silver.
In that reign is found the origin OF
tho buriesQue honor OF comforting "a
leather medal" King John having
used them when he wished to confer
honor upon some noblemRn.-Har,
per's Weekly ..,.-aaza4isa u &liEE
The bee., 1909-10-21
Locked shah in House Of Commons

Locked shan IN Fiouse OF commons
The predecessor Of the deposed
shah Of Persia, who made state visit
to England in 1873, had a curious
experience in the distinguished
strangers gallery of the house of COM
mons. He soon got tired of watching
the legislators at work, but when he
made a move to go he was told he
could not leave the gallery. 1t hap
pened at that moment that a division
was called, and in accordance with
the practice which then prevailed all
the doors of the house were locked I'M
til the vote was taken. Mr.. Gladstone
made an interesting comment on the
incident. "It is" he wrote in his
journal, probably. or possibly. the
first time for more than 500 years that
a foreign sovereign has been un.
der personal restraint of any kind in
England"
The bee., 1909-10-21
...es.sssssssts'
Leo COLUMN ;;
|NDRIvER, EDrroR !
] : s~~ee~s>> eee>>>>s

: se~eees~. sss>>>>s
--s-a~--.emnnekHznge
II. Kennedy, State Mis-
Of the Baptist church,
led an excellent sermon at the
d church. Sunday.1
Evans takes this opportunity
the persons who so gener-
ormed his home with good
Gently. 1.Namss too nam
publish. May the God OF
continue the good people IN
urch at Hecla enters into a
Ms week, May many souls
the church. Let all
w ,sud.
NINTH preached his
y at the @. NJ. e.
yon Sunday aud left for the
conferences, which convened
3o[ kinsvIle In Liberty street
rein We hope good number
In attend the conference on Sun
Obtober "a.
lev. Fortune, pastor of the A. M.
Zion church preached a noble
hon at the G. M. K. Church last
6cra,, Rev. Fortune is a pleasant
tha StKAl be strong Chris
BUR city.
visited his mother at
pFVionn KY, last week. She
still m reported very sick.
pulled b9mms, of Keysburg, Ky,
IS by the daughter, Mrs. Bovd
meals Heck.
zng thdn Camp No. 81, knights
- bip, u. b. F., meets for
h Monday. and Friday
Rapid progress is being
Re Tits initial public appear
A credible showing will be
]. VIM. Gilcrease Is still very
{ this writing. We are in
that there is but little hope
recovery.
fee, who has been quite
me time, is able to be out
Issie MInters, Of Ayrshire,
tending school here this
is is one proof of the eff
& our teachers.
+ -, of Pembroke, is visit
estly hope everyone will
4. E. Wilson on the %,
I'M will address the public
1ernacle in Madisonville
Y. The issues of the day
hdieolssed by him and
esS5n given why peace,
IS and plenty should con-
- We hope Go make it Re-
ln rally day and give him q
/, Welcome, for Hopkins coun-
to be redeemed this fall and
ID In the column of progress
Christian county. Let's all
e take this method of thanking
good people of Darlington who
kindly assisted IN saving our
Sssshold goods last Saturday |
&hs. RObt. Booker and Wife.
osr "A pair of eye glasses, in a
|lsn iined, wine coIored case. The
lsr will receive $500 reward by
Aaruiug same 60 MRS. Mary Turn
The loss occurred at the fire
saturday, night. II !
pOal King, who has been con-
d " his house for some time, has
lrne to work. d
srs Wash Hines is reported quite
a his writing.
T. LucylDunlap's little daugh-
q lite sick. $500 -. -.
Joseph Williamson Is quite
-,
lose Grover, who has been
TX for some time, is able to
,lt the house.
ms need not send supposed |
ID ofsscraps, DRINKS, 'partings
Il sssh stqT This column will
90 suHS The office will not
VI 4 ythik in this column that
b. Djt bear the ear-narks OF the
itor
Rev r. p. Whiteside, OF Madison
The bee., 1909-10-21

lose Grover, who has been
tx for some time, is able to
,ut the house.
ms need not send supposed
% ofsscraps, DRINKS, ,partings
sesh stqF This column will
pps 90 suAS The office will not
a ythiZ IN this column that
b D1t bear the ear marks OF the
lltor
Rev r. p. WhitesIde, OF Madison
Me, AID Rev. Evans will exchange
alpiSs next Sunday morning.
Tic At. Zion Baptist church will
w. me greatest banquet of the
fes0Q It the colored skating rink
eiar " night, Oct. 30. Admission
q supper lbc extra. Come one,
pr ID.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22

today. Railroad traffic on the west
side OF the valley was cut short this
morning when the steel bridge across
stony creek at Orland collapsed under
the weight of a freight train. Three
cars dropped into the creek, several
more were wrecked and the track for a
distance OF 500 feet was torn up.
The Sacramento civer had again
raised 10 2T.2 feet a 10 o'clock tonight.
water continues 10 pour through for
mer breaks I'm the ieve above on the
lolo side and the town of Broderick is
getting second visitation from the
HOOD There is still 4 steady flow into
lolo basin and across the Southern
racine track at Webster.
Between Arno and EfcConuells station
IN this county there is one big sea. in
some places hiding the fences from
The Western power company towers
and lines were swept down by the
wind at Florin. These towers are con
structed Of steel on concrete founda-
tons and the lines carry power from
Big Bend TO the bay.
Broderick was a dry town today The
neayy winds damaged the pump used
IN furnishing the town with drinking
water and the residents had to go
thirsty
Twitchell island. in Sacramento
county and fronting on the San Joaquin
river, is under water. The levee broke
on the southern or San Joaquin side
this afternoon, and the entire island
over 1000 acres of the richest land IN
the valley, is submerged
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
LEVEES OF MARYSVILLE
STAND AGAINST FLOOD

MARYSVILLE. Jan. 21.-Floods in
the Yuba and Feather rivers predicted
last night by FoTecaster Taylor failed
TO connect. The rivers rose slowly
from the high water mark of last Fri
day. and conditions today improved.
The Southern Pacific is getting trains
out both ways over the main line to-
day. The Knights Landing branch
viii be tied UP two months. The to-
tai damage by storm and food in Yuba
and Suffer counties. including railroad
bridges. is about s150,o0o Some land
IN Suffer was improved by water going
over il. The storm demonstrated that
feet more water before danger. The
stages are running and mail is COM
ing in.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRACKS
DAMAGED IN MANY PLACES

Bad reports drifted into the general
office of the southern Pacific yester-
day. The storm of Wednesday night
road and the coast division which had
withstood the previous storms, sue
cumbed to the continued rain.
on Wednesday evening, was derailed
when the rear truck of the observation
car left the track, owing to the soft
ness of the earth. The car was cut
Luis Ohispo. where II was held till
daylight yesterday. A wrecking train
was sent to the scene of the accident.
and the observation car was put back
on the track and sent on with the
Eest of the train south.
No. on the coast line was tied up
and No. Is. at Santa Margarita, for the
sake of safety.
There was a slide at FELTON,, but It
was cleared up speedily.
At Oceano 800 feet of track was
washed out and so feet of track had
slid away one mile west of Ellicott
on the Pajaro-Santa Cruz line. weaken
ing the fill so as TO make Ii unsafe for
trains.
On the western division the track
was in bad shape. All wires failed
Wednesday night and in the morning
there was but one working between
Oakland pier and Niles. Two openings
near Sunol were washed out. also one
bridge. About 80 feet of track was
washed out at bonita, SUO 1eeI west
OF Pleasanton. and 40 feet at Liver
more. The overhead bridge two miles
east of Liyermore was damaged.
At Benicia 100 feet Of the eastoound
track and 900 feet of the westbound
main line was under five feet of water
and one foot of water stood on the floor
of the depot.
Over 1000 feet of track has been
washed out between Bay Point and
Avon.
There was high water in the neigh
borhood of Rivas and Alvarado and at
Bethany the rails were flooded.
There was a washout also at the east
end of the Haight curve on the High
street line in Alameda.
In the Shasta division the cribbing
had been repaired at Coram for trains
to cross, and the .washout between
Kennett and Coram had been repaired
and other bad points made passable
Owing to the sinking Of the pier on
the east end of Stony creek bridge at
Wyo while a train was passing over it
two engines and loaded gondelas and
one empty stock car were derailed IT
will take some time to repair the dam
age.
The following statistics of the rain
fall have been gathered by Southern
Pacific officials.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
BRIDGE GIVES WAY AND
CARS FALL INTO CREEK
Sized Dnpaleh % az cain

WILLOWS. Jan. 21.-Two spans of
the railroad bridge across Stony creek,
20 miles north of Willows, fell into the
stream. carrying with them five freight
cars. at o'clock this morning.
The Oregon express had just passed
over and two engines pulling a freight
train of So cars had reached the north
side when the structure gave way. leav-
ing so cars on the south side and FIVE at
the bottom Of the stream.
The other spans of the bridge are in
a serious condition and 1t viii be some
time before the trains can pass over.
wreclzing and a bridge crew is now
on the scene. Local and through trains
viii run to the creek and transfer pas
sengers and mail by rigs over the
county bridge.
At several places south of here the
tracks are in bad condition. "A heavy
shower fell today, but the weather is
now clearing and the storm is thought
10 be over
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
TRAFFIC AROUND REDDING
WILL SOON BE NORMAL

REDDING. Jan. 21.-The washouts
at Coram and Kennett were repaired
this afternoon and the first train in "a
hours went over. The river fell rap
idly and is only IA feet.
Small landslides bothered the rail
road at Cantara and in the Siskiyou
mountains, where a locomotive and
two coaches were struck, but came out
covered with mud
The McCloud river was never so
high since 1881
The Southern Pacific trestle across
Stony Creek at Orland will be repaired
during the night or else passenger
transfers VIII be made in the morning
The weather is as clear as a bell
and the storm is over.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
SACRAMENTO ISOLATED
AND ISLANDS FLOODED
ISpeoiaI Dapoloh 10 The Cali

LDAGLtlA A(AcNot~A ~ ~Nt-I
SACRAMENTO. Jan. 2l.-Cut off from
rail connections with the rest of the
world and with the islands at the
mouth Of the river inundated, Sacra-
mentO is isolated tonight
Access TO the bay. which had been
secured via Stockton since the wash
out At Webster. was blocked this after
noon By a WashOut near Tracy. The
eastern route. which was only recently
resumed, has been blocked by land
slide At Applegate, and the west side
line up the valley, which has afforded
passage for Portland trains, has been
blocked BIZ q bridge wreck at Oriand
and a landslide at Coram.
Although the stars are shining
brightly tonight this city is in worse
situation now than at any time during
the flood But for the telegraph and
telephone lines. which have remained
intact, Sacramento would be in a little
world by itself.
But the situation below here among
the islands is still more serious.
The levees on Venice and Sherman
gave way today and the greater part
az Venice island and the lower portion
or sherman We're inundated. Fully 1000
acres of rich farming land is under
water The river at this point is
steadily rising and the full force OF
the freshet is yet 10 reach the stricken
districts. The levees on the other isl
ands were bearing up wei, but wind
storms have wea kened them.
An enormous crop of potatoes on
Venice island was just being harvested.
il VIII be a total loss.
The storm continued undated
throughout the valley until about noon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
a SECRET
FOR WOM EN-
Tells How Ugly, Deformsd
Women Become Superb
of Figure

The treatment consists OF ap-
plying a powerful, harmless nerV-
ne-stimulant direct to the cells
of the skin, 10 be absorbed and
utilized to create nOurlshment OF
flesh and tissue growth The
most beautiful changes are
wrought; ugly. deformed women
with scrawny neck, arms and
limbs, with no bust development
at ali visible, are quickly trans
formed into charming person
ages with well-rounded arms
and neck. full. normal bust OF
exquisite curve and proportion.
and shapely figure so much adj
mIred in our great actresses and
society leaders, and so attractive
TO the other sex always.
Obtain the ingredients Sepa-
rately at any good drug store.
and mix carefully at home. Get
two ounces of glycerine. three
ounces of rOsewater. one ounce
tincture cadOmene compound (nOt
cardamom) and FIVE cents worth
of borax. Mix the glycerine with
tinctGre cadOmene and let stand
two hours: then add rOSewater
and a teaspoOnful of bOraN. APP
ply morning and night. rubbing
it in thoroughly. Then wash
with hot water and soap. and
drv. 1t is related that one
woman developed figure that
won for her very, very wealthy
husband.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
FIFTEEN INCHES OF RAIN
FALLS IN SONOMA COUNTY
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

lOPCStot DlSpos~" ~ - S (eAl
SANTA ROSA. Jan. 21.-After % DAYS
of incessant IRin. the weather is clear
ing today. Nearly 10 inches of rain
has fallen and considerable damage
The Northwestern Pacific northbound
evening train due here at 1882 last
night did not arrive until 8.2I this
morning having been held at San RAJ
faeI owing TO a washont at the St.
Vincent orphanage near San Rafael.
Passengers on the train are harsh
in their criticism of the officials of the
road. Under the former management
when any trouble occurred DELAYING
trains passengers were always taken
to hotels and provided with food and
beds. but last night they were kent in
the coaches without food or an oppor-
tunity to sleep.
All trains were running regularly
today and the worst is believed to be
over for the present storm.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
GETS A GOOD SOAKING

SAN DIEGO. Jan. 21.-Rain fell
heavily last night and today all over
southern California, excepting in the
Imperial valley. The storm has been
severe along the coast from San Luis
Obispo south and considerable dam
age has been sustained to shipping.
The railroads are handicapped by
washouts and trains delayed, princi-
paIly on the coast lines.
The precipitation ranges from eight
inches at Santa Barbara where prac-
tically a cloudburst occurred, to %
inches at San Diego as reported at 5
tinues tonight The back country has
generally had a good soaking. Escon-
dido and Fallbrook each report two
inches. Julian one and one-half inches
and other places lesser amounts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
Los ANGELES TRACKS AND
SCHOOL ARE FLOODED
Especial Dispatch 10 The Coll

lest rain that has fallen in Los An
geles at this season for years caused
considerable damage in various parts
of the city.
The Los Angeles high school build
ing was flooded. the heating apparatus
was put out of commission and the
dismissed. In the southwestern part
of the city street railway tracks are
under water
to the races at Arcadia were stranded
by the sudden rise of the San Gabriel
river, as travel over the bridge is con-
sidered unsafe. The downpour con-
tinues tonight, bringing the total pre-
cipitation for the storm close to three
inches and for the season to date nearly
eight and a half. far in excess OF last
years record to date.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
SCHOONER ENSIGN ASHORE
AND SAILORS IN DANGER

SANTA BARBARA, Jan. 21.-The
four masted schooner Ensign, bound
from San Pedro north in ballast, which
miles north Of here, is still fast on
the rocks and is being pounded to
pieces. All efforts to save the vessel
were abandoned tonight.
The wrecking schooner Fulton, which
came down from the wreck of the Sibyl
Marsten. made three unsuccessful at
tempts to fire line to the wreck.
The crew of the schooner, however.
succeeded in running a line ashore and
landed several of the men, as well as
the crews baggage.
Five members of the crew are still
aboard the ship and efforts to get a
line to them from the McCulloch have
proved futile. Two sailors came ashore
and were seen no more. The ship will
probably be a total loss.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
WATERS AROUND ANTIOCH
EXCEED HIGHEST RECORD

ANTIOCH, ian. e1-Although beaten
increasingly for Il. = last "a hours by
angry waters nearly all of the island
embankments have withstood the ter
rible strain, although the water was IL
inches higher today than two years
ago. when all Of the islands were sub
merged.
The lower Sherman island levee broke
last night and the entire district, con-
tanning about 4 800 acres. is filling rap
idly.
The Twitchen island levees gave
way today. There are $500 acres in
this tract all in a high state of cultiva-
ton.
The wind has fallen and as the noun
tain rain storms of today and yester-
day can not reach the island districts
for about three days island owners feel
somewhat relieved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
MAIL TRAINS BLOCKED
IN NORTH AND SOUTH

All mails from Portland and other
Oregon points have been blocked by the
recent storm Trains Nos. Is and Is.
at Dunsmuir and the postal officials are
uncertain when these trains will come
on to San Francisco Two closed
pouched mail trains, Nos. IA and Is.
today were cancelled These trains
were for Oregon. carrying large GUAM
tity of mail for Portland and other
Oregon points. The high water has
destroyed all mail service to Oroville
and Marysville. A delay of Il hours on
the coast line to Los Angeles was
caused yesterday by a w'ashout
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
GRASS Valley SUFFERS
WORST STORM IN HISTORY

GRASS VALLEY. Jan. 21.-The worst
storm in the history of this city swept
this section at noon today. The wind
blew hurricane. The roar was fairly
deafening and was accompanied by a
terrific fall OF rain. hail and sleet,
while the air was bitter cold. Trees
were blown over and fences torn down
in addition to other damage. 1t is
feared that there was considerable loss
in the outlying districts. It is snow
conditions are right for q snowstorm
here The telegraph and telephone
wires were badly crippled by the wind.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-22
OIL BARGE AGROUND IN
BREAKERS OFF REDONDO

REDONDO Jan. 21.-The Eoderick
Dhu. an oil barge flying the flag of
the Associated oil company. was driven
aground by a hard southwest wind just
north OF wharf No / at o'clock this
morning and was held fast by the
breakers until this afternoon.
A cargo of 1000 barrels of jl,loaded
yesterday helped to hold the barge
against the efforts of tugs sent to re-
lease her Captain ". G.. Haskins being
in command with crew of 20 men.
The vessel was not injured and was
taken in tow by the steam tug NaVi
gator and started on her return trip
to San Francisco.