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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

TO lease-Near Glen Ellen, ranch of 100 acres
90 for farming and pasture, balance timber
there are now Is acres In oats; good family
orchard; water piped TO house; good 4 room
house, barn. brooder house and chicken lots;
well adapted for poultry raising; lessee will be
expected To buy 4 cows. horse and buggy a
Few dozen chickens and farm tools. Address Y
DEkkER, Glen Ellen. Sonoma county, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
FOR SAIE or EXCHANGE

IS acres near wstsonville; II acres in ap-
pies to years Old: half acre in Enghsn
walnuts: 2 900 Young yum treees: IL acres in
oak timber and pasture; balance finest potato
and bean land modern cottage of rooms
and farming implements included. Price
SO. 800; mortgage 1900. VIII exchange equity
less for small home.
H0BSON-McC0RMICK COMPANY,
Hip Balboa bldg. Market and I'd sts-. y r.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

q. n. ~
Round trip sl-5O; fne boat trip; back same
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

CALIFORNIA land, 81 per acre payment,
balance purchase 30 cents per month per acre
close San Francisco: no taxes, no interest; s
acre tracts level. rich. clear. ready to plow
irrigated perpetual water right; immediate
possession; particulars. maps, photographs free.
STEVENSON COLONY. 14ld Market st. s. f..
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

1hh orchard and vineyard Is positively the
best ever thrown open TO the small buyer Trees
are IN fun bearing, healthy and thrifty. Pay
ments only Is cash. balance l. 2 and 4
yesrs. This years crop viii not only make your
next payment but pay profit beside
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

S$$$s $sSSss $$sssssSS SSSSS:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK
EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 10.
GET IN LINE
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

PLCAS-Ffnest canning varieties nor n-o
ducing 70 tons TO the scre at $50 ton: oulv
500 per acre, same easy terms You gel this
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

PEARS-Bartletts. clean and thrifty 10 n 10
yeers old; most perfect trees you ever saw. onIr
$500 per acre in equal yearly payments.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
OPPORTUNITY CRFAD III

FOR rent-15 acres miles NE. of Oakland.
situated IN Redwood canyon, sheltered from
the winds of the bay; no improvements ex-
cept house and fences; good pasture for horse
and COW and good range for chickens: some
timber the place; ever running spring wa
ter: good place for invalid; rent $3.50 per
year; land is not for sale, but would make
long lease.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

APPLES-Spitzenberg. Newton Pippins. Green
anes IL years old; worth $3.50 per acre, only $500
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

200 acres in the Turlock irrigation district
for subdivision; near railroad; S35 per acre as 4
whole. about One-Quarter cash, balance IN j q
5. years.
X. A. BERRY e. co.
A. H. MACDANALD, manager country depart
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

S-140 acre ranch IN Colusa and Yolo counties;
suitable for stock raising; mostly fenced;
with 200 acres field and large round corrals;
good buildings; y miles from S. p Ry
depot; 200 acres suitable for almonds or
apples and alfalfa; with an abundance of
oak timber. Will exchange for improved
trict. L; e. MOULToN. 1914 Merchants
Exchange
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

PEACHES-Foster and susquehsnna in thei
prime; only $3.50 per acre
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
c,4,,A'p11ER VII.


II. pleatn wbs dissatisfaction
banished; simultanl onslv tho masoro
raider brought his ghzo down, frono Tho
Siiins' n,e enoushtt to earth, his vigi-
ianoe 10 'ne surlaceH and himself to his
feet, summoning to bis aid all that he
possessed of resourd and exnadien+
Trappedi-the wi nd blazad incan.
uosooh' III MS oraii So long had he
ioleseeli anu pianne against this very
moment
Yet panic swayed i'm for hut a lit.
'ie instant DIS swirl as it had over
ooine iilln II supslVed, leaving him
snocheu' snaue no pale, but rapid
ly reasserting control - his faculties
And with this shade I ~ emotion came
complete reinsurance
His name had bed uttered in no
e'ein Vi lnenaclns pne; rather its
Syliapies nau peeh Etched in a low
and guarded key, wi / ON undernote
of raillery and cordial In brief the
moment that he reco nized the voice
as a woman's, he was bgoin master of
himself, and, aware y the result of
nus instructive impulse to rise and de-
fend himself, which b 4 broueht him
to standing position would be in
terpreted as only the n t,raI action of
gentleman addressed by q feminine
acquaintance, he was confdent that
NC hau not betrayed Is primal con-
steInaIlon. he eowed smiled, and
Win eyes IN winch astoiEishment swift
" gave place to gratific tjon and com
plete comprehension, appraised her
who had addressed him
She seemed to have d bttered TO the
table, beside which shl now stood.
silehtly swaylng, her wa king costume
of gray shot silk falling Nabont her in
soft, tremulous petals. lnaintv. chic.
"el'poiseo' serene. haW essly pretty
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
AN OLD TIMER
Has Had Experiences.

A woman who has used Postum
since it came upon the market knows
from experience the wisdom of US
ing Postum in place of coffee If one
values health and clear brain. She
says
AT the time Postum was first put
on the market was suffering from
nervous dyspepsia, and my physician
had repeatedly told me not to use
tea or coffee. Finally l decided to
take his advice and try Postum.
got package and had it carefully
prepared, finding it delicious to the
taste. So l continued its use and very
soon it's beneficial effects convinced
me of its value, for / got well of my
nervousness and dyspepsia.
my husband had been drinking cot
fee all his life until it had affected
his nerves terribly, and l persuaded
him to shift to Postum. 1t was easy
to get him to make the change for
the Postum is so delicious. 1t GER
tainly worked wonders for him.
we soon learned that Postum does
not exhilarate nor depress and does
not stimulate, but steadily and honest
ly strengthens the nerves and the
stomach.
TO make a long story short, our en-
tire family continued to use Postum
with satisfying results, as shown in
our fine condition of health and we
have noticed rather unexpected i'm
proVement in brain and nerve power"
Increased brain and nerve power
always follow the use of Postum in
place of coffee, sometimes in a very
marked manner. There's a Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, "The Road to MELVILLE"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
interest
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

having evaded the ordeal of the cut
lery, Hickey discoursed variously and
al length upon the engrossing subject
of Anisty, gentleman-cracksman, while
the genial counterpart of Daniel Matt
land listened with apparent but decep-
tive apathy, and had much ado to keep
from laughing in his guests face as
the latter, perspiringly earnest, I'M
folded his plans for laying the burg
lar by the heels.
From time to time, and at inter-
walls steadily decreasing, the hand of
inclining it carefully above the thin
stemmed glass that Hickey kept in al
most constant motion. And the de-
tectives fatuous loquacity flowed as
the contents of the bottle ebbed.
Yet, as the minutes wore on, the
burglar began to be conscious that it
was but shallow well of information
and amusement that he pumped. The
game, fascinating with it's spice of
daring as it had primarily been, began
to pail. At length the masquerader
calculated the hour as ripe for what
he had contemplated from the begin
ming; and interrupted Hickey with
scant consideration, in the middle of a
most interesting exposition.
You'll pardon me, I'm sure, if
trouble you again for the time"
The fat red fingers sought uncer-
tainly for the timepiece; the bottle
was now empty. The hour, as an
nounced, was ten minutes to two.
I've an engagement" invented
Anisty, plausibly, with a friend at
two. If you'll excuse me-? Garcon,
l'addition!"
Then I und 'stand, Mister Maitland,
we en- count on yeh?"
Anisty, eyelids dropping, tipped back
his chair trifle and regarded Hickey
with fair imitation of the whimsical
Maitland smile. Hardly, I think"
"Why not?"-truculently.
ITO be frank with you, have three
excellent reasons. The first should be
sufficient: I'm too lazy"
Disgruntled, Hickey stared and
shook a disappearing head. IT was
afraid of that; yeh swells don't never
seem to think nothin' of yer duties to
soci'ty."
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
By LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
SYNOPSIS.
Copyright 1907. The Bobbs-Merrill Co..

Mad" Dan Maitland, on reaching his
New York bachelor club, met an attrac-
tive young woman at the door Janitor
O'Hagan assured him no one had been
within that day. Dan discovered Wom-
ans finger prints in dust on his desk,
along with a letter from his attorney.
Maitland dined with Zimmerman. his at
torney Dan set out for Greenfelds, to
get his family jewels. During his walk
to the country seat, he met the young
woman in gray, whom he had seen leaV-
ing his bachelors club. Her auto had
broken down. He fixed it. BY ruse she
lost him. Maitland, on reaching home,
surprised lady in gray, cracking the safe
containing his gems. She, apparently;
took him for wel-known crook, Daniel
Anisty. Half-hypnotized, Maitland opened
his safe, took therefrom the jewels, and
gave them to her. first forming part
nership in crime. The real Dan Anisty,
sought by police of the world, appeared
on the same mission. Maitland overcame
him. He met the girl outside the house
and they sped on to New York in her au-
to- He had the Jewels and she promised
to meet him that day. Maitland received
a "Mr Snaith." introducing himself as
detective. To shield the girl in gray
Maitland, about to show him the jew
els, supposedly lost, was felled by blow
from "Snaith's" cane The latter proved
to be Anisty himself and he secured the
gems. Anisty who was Maitland's dou-
BILE, masqueraded as the latter.
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
CHAPTER v.-continued.

AT sight OF him the thief was con-
scious of an inward tremor, followed
by a thrill of excitement like wave
of heat sweeping through his being.
Instantaneously his eyes flashed; then
were dulled Imperturbable, listless,
hall-marked the prey of ennui, he
waited, undecided, upon the stoop,
while the watcher opposite, catching
sight of him, abruptly abandoned his
SLOUGH and FASTENED across the street.
Excuse me-" he began in loud
tone, while yet dozen feet away "but
amt this Mr.. Maitland?"
Anisty lifted his brows and Shout
ders at one and the same time and
bowed slightly.
well, my good MANI"
I'm a detective from headquarters,
Mr.. Maitland. We got phone from
Greenfelds, Long Island, this morning
from the local police. Your but
Ter"
"Ah! l see; about this man Anisty?
You don't mean to tell me-what?
snail discharge Higgins at once. Just
on my way to breakfast. Won't you
join me? We can talk this matter
over at our leisure. What do you say
to Eugene's? It's handy, and l dare
say we can find quiet corner. By
the way, have you the time concealed
about your persona"
Anisty was fumbling in his fob
pocket and inwardly cursing himself
for having been such an ass as to
overlook Maitland's timepiece. "Deuc
ed awkward" he muttered in genuine
annoyance. 1--WE mislaid my watch
TITS most one o'clock, Mr.. Matt
land"
Flattered, the man from headquar.
tiers dropped into step by the burglars
side.
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
Force of Habit.

In spite of the impeachment in his
speech the fervent lover had nerved
himself up to the point of proposal.
-Mum-Maud," he began, Il
mum-mum-may call you Mum-Mum-
Maud, may l nun-nun-not?"
why, yes, if you wish to, Mr.. Chat
terton-Harry."
That's rah-rah-right. Call me Ha-
Ha-Harry."
"Ha-haHarry!"
THANK you, Mum-Mum-Maud, there
Is sus-sus-something very nun-nun-
near my heart that concerns yuh-yuh-
you. Can you gug-gug-guess what
it is?"
why, no, Harry"
Then I'll tut-tut-tell you. My dud-
dud-darling. l lul-lul-love you. Wuh-
wuh-will you bubbub bubble my
wuh-wuh wuh-wuh-wife?
"Oh, Harry! This is so student"
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
GREEN SPOTS IN WILDERNESS.
Relieve the Desoation of Desert of
Northern Chile.

Northern Chile, which is so largely
mountain or desert, is generally re-
garded as a forbidden wilderness, but
in spite of its natural desolation the
landscape presents a scene of great
beauty under the softening hues of
sunset, and here and there in the
waste of sand and salt may be found,
by looking for them, a number of
GASES, the most conspicuous of which
are Plea and Matilda. These GASES
are supplied with water from the
high Andes, but the particular streams
that support their life are not certain
ly known. 1t has been found that in
various parts of the great Atacama
desert the earth underneath the sur
face layer of sand or salt is sufficient
ly moist to grow crops, capillary at
traction spreading the water through
the soil The rainless Atacama des-
ert is the scene of the greatest indus
try of it's kind in the world, yielding
enormous quantities of nitrates, used
to enrich the fields of Europe and the
United States. The GASES play very
important economic role in the indus
tries of the region, supplying veg
etables and foodstuffs for the support
Of the workmen, alfalfa for the cattle,
and various fruits, and also serving
as timber producers for the nitrate
works, which require much fuel.
There is no part of the world where
agriculture is more extensively car
ried on than in these green spots in
the Atacama desert.-Zion's Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

"A table for two" he drawled Matt
land-wise. '1n a corner somewhere,
away from the crowd, you know"
"This way, if you please. Mr.. Matt
land"
by the way" suggested the burg
lar, unfolding his serviette and CLAN
cling keenly about the room-which
by good chance was thinly populated,
'by the way, you know. you haven't
told me your name YET"
"Hickey-John w. Hickey, detective
bureau"
THANK YOU" A languid hand
pushed the pink menu card across the
table to Mr.. Hickey. And what do
you see that you'd like?"
well - Hickey became con-
scious that both unwieldy feet were
nervously twined about the legs of his
chair. blushed; disentangled them !;
and in an attempt to cover his CON
fusion, plunged madly into considera-
ton of a column of table-d'hote
French, not one word of which CON
veyed the slightest particle of informa-
ton to his intelligence.
WELL" he repeated, and moistened
his lips. The room seemed suddenly
very hot, Notwithstanding the fact that
an obnoxious electric fan was sending
current of cool air down the back
of his neck.
IT amt" he declared in ultimate
desperation, hungry, much. Had a
bite a little while back, over to the
Gilsey house bar
Would little drink"
Thanks. / don't mind"
Waiter, bring Mr.. Hickey bottle
of No. 72. For me-let me see-cafe
au lait," with grand air, "and rolls
You must remember this is my
breakfast, Mr.. Hickey. I make it g
rule never to drink anything for six
hours after rising" Anisty selected g
cigarette from the Maitland case, Iii
it, and contemplated the detectives
countenance with winning smile
Now, as to this Anisty affair last
night"
Under the stimulus of the cham
payne, to say naught of his relief al
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
Unexpected Prize,

With a dizziness acquired by long
and patient practice the pickpocket
extracted an old but well-1filled wallet
from the hip pocket of the unsuspect-
ing old gentleman with the beaming
countenance against whom he had
careless1y brushed when leaving the
street car, and on reaching a secluded
place he opened it.
The contents had been wrapped with
great care in numerous thicknesses of
blank paper. Removing the wrappings
one by one, he found in the center of
the package card with this inscrip-
ton upon it. Young Man, Give Up
Your Career of Crime! Nothing
In 1T"
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
CHAPTER vi.
Eugene's at Two.

Since we don't want to be over
heard" remarked Mr.. Anisty, "it's no
use trying the grillroom downstairs, al
though | admit it is more interesting"
Just as yeh say, sir"
Awed and awkward, the police de-
tective stumbled up the steps behind
his imperturbable guide; it was a
great honor, in his eyes, to lunch in
company with a Swell" Man Of
stodgy common sense and limited edu-
cation that he was, the glamour of
the Maitland millions obscured his
otherwise clear vision completely. And
uneasily he speculated as to whether
or not he would be able to manipulate
correctly the usual display of knives
and forks.
An obsequious headwaiter greeted
them, bowling, in the lobby. Good aft
ernoon, Mr. Maitland" he murmured.
liable for two?"
Good afternoon responded the
masquerader, with an assumed alb
straction, inwardly congratulating
himself upon having hit upon a res
taurant where the real Maitland was
evidently known. There were few cir
cumstances which he could not turn
to profit, fewer emergencies to which
he could not rise, he complimented
Handsome Dan Anisty.
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09
CoIoring Straw Hats.

Some persons take a lot of pleas
ure and no little pride" said he, "in
coloring meerschaum pipe, and
was thinking the other day what an
awful blow it would be to the hat
dealers if it got to be a fad to color
straw hat. You know in the course
of summer the average man will use
at least two, and some men three,
straws. They change them only when
they get very black and after one
cleaning has taken the vitality out
of the hat
Men don't like dirty hat only be.
cause it shows that they have had
it long time. However, suppose IT
was the fashion to color them. Men
would admire the hat as it was chang
ing from e delicate brown to a fail
black, and the older the hat the better.
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

After Boyle Roches famous bird
comes the County Cork veterinary sur
geon. At the last meeting of the Dun.
manway rural council member of
that body complained of the inatten-
ton of the official veterinary surgeon.
There was" the rural councillor ex-
planned, "a case of swine fever in this
place recently, and, though the doc
tor got the order to go there. he
never turned up until the following
Tuesday, and even then it was an
other man who came to represent
him."
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

ache, rheumatism, dizzy and fainting
spells, urinary disorders, dreadful
bloating of dropsy and finally a COM
plete prostration that defied medical
skill and caused her to be given up.
Through the use of Doans Kidney
Pills Mrs. Kessler is a well woman
and is willing to tell about her case
to anyone who cares to inquire.
Sold by all dealers. so cts. box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

In her miniature fashion: Anisty rec
ognlzed her in twinkling. His per-
ceptlons, trained to observations as in
Simultaneous as those of a snapshot
camera, and well-nigh as accurate,
mad photographed her individuality in
dellbly upon the film of his memory,
even in the abbreviated encounter of
the previous night.
by similar play of educated reason
ing faculties keyed to the highest pitch
OF immediate action, he had difficulty
as scant in accounting for her pres
ence there. What he did not quite
comprehend was why Maitland had
used her so kindly; for it had been
plain enough that that gentleman had
surprised her in the act of safe-break-
ing before conniving at her escape.
But, allowing that Maitland's actions
had been based upon motives vague to
the burglars understanding, it was
quite in the scheme of possibilities
that he should have arranged to meet
his protegee at the restaurant that
afternoon, She was come to keen an
appointment to which (now that An
fsty came to remember) Maitland had
alluded in the beginning of their con-
versation.
Well and good; once before, within
the past two hours, he had told him
self that he was Good-enough Matt
land. He was be even better now.
but you did surprise mel" he de-
clared, CALAMITY, before she could won
der at his slowness to respond. you
see, I was dreaming"
He permitted her to surmise the OBJ
ject round which his dreams had been
woven.
And I had expected you to be Gag
erly watching for mel" she parted,
archly.
Il was mentally. But" he
warned her, seriously, mot that name
Maitland is known here; they call me
Maitland-the walters. 1t seems
made bad choice. But with your as
sistance and discretion we can bluff 1t |
out, all right"
81 forgot. Forgive me-" But now |
she was in the chair opposite him, |
tucking the lower ends of her gloves |
into their wrists.
mo matter-nobody heard
81 very nearly called you Handsome
Dan" She flashed a radiant smile at
him from beneath the rim of her pic.
ture hat
A fire was kindled in Anisty's eyes;
he was conscious of quickened drum
ming of his pulses.
Dan is Maitland's front name
Also" he remarked, absently.
Il thought as much" she responded,
quietly speculative.
The burglar hardly heard. It has
been indicated that he was quick
witted, because he had to be, in the
very nature of his avocation. Just
now his brain was working rather
more rapidly than usual even which
was one reason why the light had
leaped into his eyes.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

Anisty airily waved ltbe indictment
aside. Moreover, | h va 1ost nothing
You see, | happenedH in inst at the
right moment; our cri ne6M |ninal friend pot
nothing for his pains IfW The Jewels are
sale. reason NO. 2. Having retained
my property, I hold p grudge against
Anisty" hi
'Well--I dunno"
And as for reas4 N No 2. don't
care to have this affa4 Inn advertised IF
tho papers get hold In # they'll cook
up lou OF silly deV bills thatll excite
the cuplulty Oh every thief in the coun-
try, and make me mt pre- trouble than |
care to-ah-contemHq Eblate"
Hickey's eyes glisti kned. eOf course
if yeh want it kepk III uuiet-" he suo.
gested, significantly
Anisty's hand So Ahght his nocket
"How mueh?" III
Wei. L guess uEan leave that to
you. yen ougnttuh Know how bad yeh
want the matter huT Nhed."
AS calculate IL, NFhen, fifty ought to
De enough Tor the 9ys; and fifty will
repay you for your + trouble"
The end of Hick4 US extensive nan.
etela was tlited ny spendently toward
the cellins. ohoY Mdn't wonder If 1t
would, ne murmu1 Id, gratified.
Anisty stuffed sol flething bulkv bacl,
into MS pocket ID wadded another
sometnlng-sreeh hnd yellow colored
INTO Ittie pm, (which he presently
HlcKed careiessly PrOss the table. The
detectlVes large S&nOttted paw closed
over II and moVeN8 toward his waist
coat
AS was sdyih|#o he resumed, I'm
sorry yen dont q e yer way to givin'
us hand. but 'rhaps yehre right. |
sun, IL the citize IS ID only give us a
hand onct in W. He"
'Ah, but what gives Won vo,,r liv-
ing, hickey yued the amateur
sophlst. What but the activities of |
the cFliainai eien Xant? If society COM
plned WIN you pr the elimination of |
CRIME what WoV I'D become of your
job?"
He rose and wlkung the disconsolate
one warmly by lie hand. But there,
am sorry 10 ia He to hurry you away.
Now thai Won know where
10 ma me- dropyi In some evening and
nave cigar ana chat. I'm in town
sooo ueal' ON and on, and always
glad to see fri END"
At dHolher u me, and with another
man, Ahisty Mid not have ventured
70 play MS catH so roughly: but, as
ne naa fechone the comfortable state
81 |
Oh Hlinu lnuuceH by an unexpected adj
uition TO MS INCOME and a quart of
ehalupashe, Hat Nhulled the official ap-
pfenensions OF Vrgt. Hickey
Mumpiing ue acceptance of the
toosenlai INV ION, the exalted de-
tectiVe Tess "a ambled cheerfully
Gown tne feosGn Nad out of the door.
Anis'y NJ nather cigarette and
coneeni piateu e future with satisfac-
tion. AS ulpiYmat he was inclined to
nelu niiuseil success. Indeed, all
tninss TAKEN III der mature considera-
.ion' tne cohclusi on was inevitable that
ne was tiie very ldevil of a fellow. With
"hae oon. uiiiinaye skill he had played
MS nanu: NOW the pursuit of the
nh"i'iaiu pui siai would be Abandoned;
me news i'ein suppressed at headquar-
.ers. Anu IL wdf equally certain that
Maitland when ieventus1lv liherotodI
wouiu We a. paii1 to keep his part of
me aiiair very III fch in shadow.
Ing inasqueia1er ventured a mys-
teal smile at TIL world in GENERAL
One pictured thd evening wber +ba
infatuated detectite sbo,1d end a oon
venient to drop II On tba ovoI,,sire
Mr.. Maitland
'Mr. Anisty"
Washington telegraph., 1909-07-09

were eHuuT0u ny
Mrs. Caroline Kess-
Ter of w. Main St..
Paw Paw, Mich. Well
and strong again,
her case is thought
a miracle by her
friends What Mrs.
K e S S Ter W e n t
through makes q
long story - back