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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
FIGS IN ASIA MINOR
CURED ON THE TREES
Drop When Dry and Are Then
Packed for the Market

The process of fig curing as prac-
ticed in Asia Minor is simplicity itself.
The fruit dries naturally on the trees
and drops when perfectly cured. They
are then collected and spread out on
serghis or smooth, hard beaten pieces
of prepared ground, measuring usually
10 yards by ?, and sloping slightly, so
that any rain falling may run. off i'm
mediately, where they remain four to
eight. days, according to the weather
conditions, to dry thoroughly. They
are then tightly packed in jute or
woolen bags and shipped to the mar
kets. The largest and finest figs are
picked out for table purposes and
shipped chiefly to England without any
further preparation.
The figs to be packed in boxes are
simply sorted into various sizes. rolled
roughly into shape and then pressed
into the boxes by the workers, whose
hands are kept moist with sea water.
or, in places where that is not to be
had with a brine of water and COM
mon salt
The thickness of the skins is not af-
ASSeSu ny VIC curing VI eHe PdShiH 81
but depends entirely upon the water
supply; the less water, the thicker
the skin. About so per cent of
the fig trees are entirely dependent
upon the rainfall for water supply, the
last rains being generally early in May.
In those districts where there is an
abundant water supply, the trees are
irrigated once in the month of June
and once in July, and these plantations,
without exception, produce the thin
skinned and juicy figs, which are the
best quality. The trees that have not
been regularly irrigated from the time
IL irrigated upon reaching maturity.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
PLANE TREE IS DELIGHT
OF PEOPLE OF LONDON
Retains Freshness When Other
Leakage Is Sere

While the lime, the elm. the chest
and gardens are in generous leaf, Lon
don's good tree, the plane, is as yet
bat touched with points OF greenish
light to indicate that il is conscious
OF the approach OF June.
II is always late in unfolding its
wealth Of foliage. which, however. it
retains in amplitude and freshness
after that Of most other trees in Lon
don is shed.
II is pleasing to note that certain
Of the metropolitan nOroughs, such as
Southwark and Camberwell, are con
tinuing the policy OF planting this tree
in every possible thOroughfare.-Wes
minister Gazette.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
PLAN ATTACK ON
WHITE SLAVE TRADE
Sacramento Officials After ORR
entail Resort in Walnut
Grove
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, July S.-District At
torney Wachhorst and County Detect
i've Lamphrey have gone to Walnut
Grove to~secure evidence in the hope OF
stamping out the white slave trade
alleged to be going on there.
Some time ago Wachhorst closed the
resorts down the river because they
We're patronized almost entirely by
Chinese and Japanese. Since that time
he learns that many white women
have gone TO the locality again and
are working as mattresses in Chinese
and Japanese restaurants, thus being
able to evade the law on vagrancy, un-
der which such women are usually ar
rested.
Wachhorst declares that the restaur-
ants where the white women are work
ing are patronized entirely by Japan
ese and Chinese.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SUPERVISORS MEET TO
DECIDE ON PIER WORK
Boards of Glenn and Butte
Counties in Session
TSpecial Dspafch 10 The Call

WILLOWS, July S.-The Glenn coun-
~ board of supervisors was in Chico
yesterday afternoon conferring with
the Butte county board relative to the
dana ged pier at the Gianeli site. Last
winter Cotton Brothers erected a pier
Of concrete and during the high wa
ter II was toppled over and badly
damaged.
The two counties had paid $4,000
on the bridge. The contractors claim
the pier was accepted and that they are
not responsible for the loss. The su-
pervisors say the pier was not proper
ly constructed, and as result people
and freight are being transferred over
the river by a ferry. boat
The object of the meeting was to
determine whether the matter will
be thrashed out in court or whether
there will be compromise. At this
writing there had been no action taken
by the two boards
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
COLFAX-BATH LINE
WILL BE BUILT
Pasadena Capitalist Asks Franz
chise With Support
of People
Especial Dispatch to The Call

AUBURN, July S.-Application has
been made TO the board of supervisors
by W. S. Fletcher, a Pasadena capital
ist, for a franchise to construct an
electric line from Colfax to Bath, a
village mile east of Forest Hill. The
line will be about Is miles in length
and will traverse a prosperous fruit
section.
Fletcher presented with his applica-
ton a petition signed by 80 per cent
of property owners along the line.
Fletcher agrees to begin work within
80 days and to have the line in opera
tion within four months.
The Fletcher interests own a num-
Der of mines in this vicinity and the
road is primarily to open up these
properties.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
DARWIN" TULIP IS
DEATH TRAP FOR BEES
At Certain Seasons Flowers
CaIix Is LethaI Chamber

The Darwin" tulips, Country Life
points out, sometimes act as death
traps to bees. The method in which
the lime acts so fatally is not fully un-
derstood and requires more investiga-
tion, and certainly the reason of the
deadIiness Of the tulip is not obvious.
Many bees visit them. perhaps many
times. without mischance Then.
whether il is that at some moment OF
its life the flower gives out more vis-
costly than at others. a bee seems
wholly unable 10 escape from its cslyx
and perishes in that beautiful prison.
It does not seem that the death OF
the insect is Of service TO the plant. as
in the case OF Venus hytrap and others
Of a carnivorous habit.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09

The butchers union had its officers
for the current term installed by past
President Wenk last night The union
donated $40 to the boot and shoe work
ers on strike. The executive commit
tee will hold a special meeting in the
secretarys once TO consider several
matters.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
TOWN GROWS AWEARY
OF CHARIVARI CUSTOM
Saloon Regulations May Be
Made Much Stricter
ecidl Dispatch 10 The Call |

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, July S.-The holding
OF chariyari by the younger set of
Broderick, the Yolo town just across
the river from here, is on the way to
start a movement for saloon regulation
similar TO that taken in Sacramento.
Every wedding in Broderick, accord
ing to time honored custom, Is an oc-
that the bridegroom must pay for a
keg of beer which is consumed in the
public square.
Youngsters several years below legal
age have heretofore taken an active
part in these demonstrations. and the
citizens of Broderick have protested
to the authorities
Constable Russell has been appealed
TO put stop to the giving of beer to
the younger set.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
BODY OF DROWNED BOY
FOUND NEAR SACRAMENTO
Remains of Ashley Lester
Taken From River

SACRAMENTO. July S.-The body
of Ashley Leister OF San Francisco.
who was drowned while swimming in
the Sacramento river last Monday,
was recovered this morning at Brick
yard. about eight miles from where
the tragedy occurred. Leister was a
member Of the crew of the Yacht
Pronto Of the COrinthian yacht club,
which had sailed up the Sacramento
on vacation cruise.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
Careful Local Census

The explanation OF the slight in
crease during the last year Of children
Of school &c is stated by the local
board OF education 10 be the great
care Census Marshal J. \. Ebert took
10 have his reports as correct as pos
sible
In opposition 10 the slight gain in
population Of children of school age
i is pointed out that there was gain
the year.
Tie board OF education believes that
the census "a ker~ Of 1905, anxious TO
obtain as many names on the pay roll
Of the state as possible. was not care
ful To distinguish whether the child
was 3. or ; years Of age. In effect
many children reported over last
year were this year dropped from the
list because they were under age
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
WOMAN BURNED WHEN
SHE USES GASOLINE
Pours Oil in Boiling Water and
1t ExpIodeS
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WILLOWS. July S.-Mrs. Charles
Killebrew of this city met with
painful accident yesterday while boil
ing some clothes. In an endeavor to
clean the wearing apparel she poured
a cupful of gasoline in the water
which was boiling.
At once il ignited and there was an
explosion. The flames struck the un-
fortunate woman about the face and
neck, infiicting some painful injuries
Her arms We're also painfully burned
Little Jeanette, her daughter was
burned about the limbs by boiling wa
ter. which was spilled while the mother
was attempting TO remove the burning
clothes TO the yard.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
ROAD WORK SUGGESTED
FOR PLACER COUNTY
Grading of 252 Miles to Cost
$I25, 900
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
RoSEvILLE. July S.-As result of
the good roads movement started some
time ago. when committees from cham
bers of commerce of the cities of Placer
county met here and selected a special
committee to outline plans for road
adamizing of 252 miles of highway
across the county at an estimated cost
of $125,000. The plan Is to raise the
money on 40 year bonds. This would
mean an increase of about s cents in
the yearly tax rate. The plan may be
submitted to the people at one of the
elections this fall
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
DISSATISFIED STEWARD
QUITS HOSPITAL POST
w. !. Leake Resigns After
Years of Service

WILLOWS. July S.-W. T. Leake, who
has been the steward at the Glenn
county hospital for many years. handed
In his resignation yesterday. which was
accepted by the county board. Nose
le Grande was appointed to succeed
him. Leake gives as his reason for
resi- gning that he is not satisfied with
The way things have been handled at
the hospital Of late.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
In the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
ROBBFR IS CAUGHT
AFTER LONG CHASE
Former Convict Desperate Cap
tured by the Sheriff of Stan
iSIaus County Near NsaIia
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

lSFcStdA DiSPdtGH 10 nc 0otAl
MODESTO. July s.-George Curtis. a
former convict. and one of the men
who robbed the Montpelier store on
Saturday night. was captured this
morning in the hills above Visaha
by Sheriff Dingley OF this county after
counties.
BY a peculiar coincidence Curtis
was captured in a lonely cabin but
a short distance from the cabin where
Evans and Sontag fought the posse
some years ago. When surrounded
Curtis surrendered with but little re-
sistance. and viii be brought here to-
morrow.
He is suspected or being implicated
in the shooting of Marshal Morrison
of Oakdale last winter and of other
crimes committed here recently.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
400. 40. CHILDREN OF
SCHOOL AGE IN STATE
Gain of 1892 Over Previous
Years Census

SACRAMENTO. July S.-The state
school census for 1909 just completed
shows 469.4lO children OF school age,
that is. between and i years, as
against a57. .O8S last year. gain OF
1862
a peculiar feature Of the statistics
is that while they show an increase OF
47S9 families in san Francisco over
The number in I eos there is only an in
&c.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
PACIFIC GROVE ACADEMY

OPENS SEPTEMBER 4, 1909
A boarding and Day school for boys
General and college preparatory courses. SDa-
eial attention 70 pupils whose previous training
has been Irregular. Individual instruction and
home life. Healthful climate. moral Influences
outdoor recreation the entirs year. Annual
charge $500. For information and uteraturs
address
THE HEAD MASTER. Pacific Grove Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
CLAIM TO HAVE BEEN
SWINDLED OUT OF $4,000
Mining Deal Leads to Filing
of Suit

SACRAMENTO. July S.-John Bosson
and wife Of Scranton. Pa. who anege
they were swindled out OF 5000 on
mythical gold mine in Sierra county,
hled suit in the superior court here
TODAY against J. ". Morrell and wife
10 recover the amount. The defend
ants We're eXtradited Tuesday by Gov
ernOr Gillett after a hard fight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SYNDICATE GETS
BIG SLICE OF LAND
Pittsburgers Soon Viii Own
Major Part of Glenn
County
L,eseial Di,ealeh 70 The Caal

LoPccldI DaPdich 70 He NulII
WILLOWS. July S.-Again land
deal has been consummated whereby
the Sacramento Valley Irrigation COM
pany. better known as the Pittsburg
syndicate. has become the owner OF
the famous schaad land, just north Of
Princeton
This tract contains 1900 acres and
rre price paid for the land is said TO
be SIS 600.
The eastern people who are now IN
control Of the great central canal are
losing no time in grabbing all the lano
possible II things keep going IN land
matters as they have the last week
it viii be but a short time until the
syndicate viii own the major portion
of the county.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
pigs on Graves

The Chinese have custom OF leaving
roast pig at the graves of the newly
buried. There Is probably not the slight
est connection between this oriental OBJ
servance and the fact that Ellis Parker
Butler the man who wrote that i'm
mortal satire, Pigs Is Pigs" has writ
ten another whimsical story called
-Thompson's Truthful Graveyard for
the July number OF sunset Magazine.
Bat Il is delightful reading. -
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SMELL SEMINARY

2T21 Claiming way, Berkeley. Boarding and
Day School for Girls. Accredited to the Unfver-
sity OF California stanford and eastern colleges
Term opens August 10. MRS EDNA SNEII,
POIrISON PRINCIPAL
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
WILLOWS SALOONS TO
CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT
Sunday Business Limited to
Hours Between II and
[Special Dispatch 10 The Call

LoFcCIlt IDI5PutLI 70 7 TIC NuIII
WILLOWS. July S.-The new liquor
ordinance went into effect in this city
yesterday. and now the saloons viii be
closed from midnight until o'clock
in the morning. Sundays the saloons
viii be open from noon until o'clock,
when they will again close until Mon
day morning at o'clock
The ordinance prohibits gambling
and provides that saloons must have
half their fronts of plain glass so that
the interiors can be seen by persons
passing in the street.
The city authorities say that the
ordinance will be strictly enforced and
every violator will forfeit his license
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
WESTERN PACIFIC DEPOT
IS NEARLY COMPLETED
Trains Expected to Run in
About a Month
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, July S.-The new de-
pot of the Western Pacific. at Nine
teenth and streets. will be completed
within three or four weeks and by that
time, apparently, everything will be in
readiness here for the operation of
passenger trains. Announcement was
made yesterday that work will be be-
gun on the new 100000 shops near the
city and it is believed that trains Will
be running within two months.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
cASTILLEJA SCHOOL

PALO ALTO, CAL.
Home and day school Tor girls. Prepares for
colleges. East and West Domestic science mu-
SIC art out OF door gymnasium work uIuS-
trated catalogue. School opens August 80, 1909
Principal MARY I. Jockey. A. B.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
ST. MARY,S COLLEGE
OAKIANn- IN.

UAALANUl LAI1s
Founded 1855 Empowered BY state 1872. with
all rights accorded universities Complete courses
Literary. Scientific, Commercial, Civil and Min
ing Engineering Architectural and Mechanical
Drawing. High School and Preparatory Grades
form distinct departments. Complete gymnasium
equipment Physical culture courses Apply for
catalogue TO Registrar. Studies resumed Mon
daV Septennber 9Th
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
Shorthand and Typewritinx

l give you the benefit OF my 10 years expe-
rience in court and general reporting. Instruc-
tiOns privately or by mail. Positions secured
MISS NJ. G.. BARRETT. rooms 2SO-2Sl R1ss
building 235 Montgomery ST
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09

BREAKS LIMBS IN FALL-san Mateo, July
Sack Biggy, n gardener employed by the Lee
estate. IS in a serious condition at the Guild
grounds yesterday. He fractured his right arm
and hin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
MIss HARKER's sCHooL

Boarding and day school for girls Certificate
admits TO college intermediate and primary
departments. Special attention given to music
arts and crafts. send for catalogue. Opens
August Is. 1909.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
ANDERSON ACADEMY

Equipment. teaching discipline. situation ell
mate. unsurpassed. Next term begins August
10. Send for catalogue 10 WILLIAM WALKER
ANDERSON. Principal. Irvington P. o.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09

The carpet mechanics at a meeting
last night adopted a resolution indors-
ing the candidacy of P. II. Mccarthy
for mayor.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
BUSINESS COLLEGE
Hitchcock Military Academy
SAN RAFAEL. CAL.

Accredited, Government Detail, Separate
Rooms, Large Campus, Gymnasium,
Rife Range, Swimming. Annual Mill
tary Encampment- Term Begins Aa-
gust 17th.
For Illustrated catalogue address the PrInelpsl.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
ST. Matthew'S Military School

BURLINGAAfE. CAL.
Founded 1865. Prepares for universities or fo-
active hfe- For illustrated catalogue address
REV. WILLIAM A. BREWER. Rector
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09

The Marine Gardens at Moss Beach
On the Ocean shore Railway, will en-
tertain YOU for hours. Go Sunday.
Time table page IL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09

BRITISH SHIPS FOR NEW YoRK-Iondon.
July S.-Ambassador Reid has been Informed
that the fifth cruiser squadron of the fifth Brit
ish naval arm, consisting of four ships. has
been designated to attend the Hudson-Futon cele-
bration TO be held at New York August 10 to
October 9 next.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09

You Can Have a Family Picnic
On the broad. sandy beach at Tunitas
Glen-a lovely ride on the Ocean Shore
Railway. Go Sunday. Time table
page Is.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
California Conservatory Music

Has removed to 147 Preside AVENUE. he
tween Washington and Jackson sts ApDlies-
tions viii be received there and at 2312 CLAY 81
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
A-TO-ZED SCHOOL.

individual Instruction. Special tutors for an
6ranehes Prepares for any college. 25Os Ga.
nlng Way Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
MANZANITA Hall

School Tor Boys. PALO ALTO, CAL
Oners unusual advantages for thorough Drena
ration for college. Seventeenth year begins
August 80. Write for catalogue. W A. SHEDD
Head Master.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
HOITT SCHOOL

FALO ALIO, CAL
Modern home school for boys Prepares for fbe
Universities or Business. S7th Semester Auxuss
10. Address Principal
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY

Peralta Park, Berkeley. Cal
OPENS AUGUST 30. 1aOa
} A select boarding school FOR boy. under -
years For particulars apply 10 40
BROTHER MICHAEL Presids,+
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
S. F. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

tFOr BOys)
23l0 Clay ST George Bates. founder Far
term opens August 2 Graduates admitted h
the universities upon recommendation OF the Drfn-
eipal h. J. BELLING. Phi D.. PrincipaI
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
BELMONT SCHOOL
FOR BOYS
Belmont Cal.

Anehty-nVe miles south OF San Francisco. 10
trying land we think with reasonable suceessD
70 90 for the moral, physical and intellectual
welfare OF Its boys what every thoughtful paren.
most wishes to have done. Its location beyond
me diversions and temptations OF town city.
the nneneSs OF its climate the beauty OF IT,
BUILDINGS and grounds. the range and attractive
ness or the surrounding country. are most helpful
aids Ask our patrons. graduates and our
boys about US, and write US for catalogue and
specific inform alton
w. =. REID. A. NJ. (Haryard). Head Master
W. L kE4D JR-, A 81. (HsrYardl, Asst Head
Master.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-01-07
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Permission Given tOIdsborO Traction
Company To Conduci Its Street
Railway Tracks Along Walnut John
And Ash Street: Report Of Joint
Committee Submitted And erdefed
Revised.

The Board of Aldermen met in reg
ular monthly session NJ ondy night, with
Mayor Ormond presiding and Clerk
Broadhurst at his desk. On the rol!
call aldermen Borden, Holmes, Kor-
negay. Gardner, Gibson, Sugg, Taylor.
We'll and Wrenn, being the full board,
answered TO their names, and the
ganized for business.
A request from Mr.. e. T. oliver was
read before the Board for permission
to lay his street railway tracks on the
following streets, ,-having already
been given permission to come down
Walnut street from the Union Station
to John street-beginning at the Ger
ner OF Walnut and John streets, over
and along John street to Ash street,
and over and along Ash street to the
eastern corporate limits, which request t
was duly granted by the Board.
It was orderedgs by the Board that
any other streetsa!w hich Mr.. Oliver
may desire to occupy with his street
railway tracks be specified by advsr-
tisement for ten days before his re-
quest be presented to the Board.
The report of the joint committee on
the amendment of the charter &c was
presented by Mr.. G. o. G. Royal and
on motion the report was re-refe rred to
the com mittee for some suggested re-
visions and then ordered publish ed
and subsequently special meeting
of the Board be called to receive said
report and pass upon same, and that
at such called meeting the citizens be
invited to participate.
The monthly reports of the several
ficials were read and received.
The monthly bills and city pay roll
| were read and approved and ordered
paid.
| There being no further business the
Board adjourned.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-01-07
COUNTY BOARD met
In REGULAR SESSION
Regular Allowance Granted Hos
pital. Mr.. B. A. Parks Sue
ceeds MIR. J. M. Wood as
Director of This In
stitutiOn.

The Board of County toner's
met in regular session Monday, with
all the memb bers present and w. r.
Holloweu presiding. The following
business was transacted:
Accounts were audited and allowe.
to the amount of $2,621.49, of which
amount 81 900 was paid to the sheriff
by act Of the Legislature.
The Board renewed the monthly do
nation of $40 to the Goldsboro Hospital
and elected Mr.. B. A. Parks to succeed
Mr.. J. M. Wood, as a member of the
Board of Directors. The other Com.
missioner, who is director of this In
stitution is Mr.. w. r. Hollowell.
The annual report of the Clerk of the
Court was received and approved.
Tax collectors to be notified to make
returns by January 30th.
The members of the Board are:
Messrs. w. r. Hollowell, chairman B
A. Parks, J. R. Murrin, D. H. Over.
man and Alex. Aycock. The nextreg-
ular meeting will be held M onday Feb.
ruary 1st.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1909-01-07
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Routine Business Transacted: Ap.
pOrtionment Per Capita. Res.
iqnatiOl OF Ex-GOY. Ayc0Ck
From Graded School
Board Accep ted.

The Board of Education met Nor
day in regular session, all the mem
bers PRESENT.. E. Robinson, w. F.
English and Barnes Aycock.
Tho question of consolidation al
Patetown in Stoney Creek township
was pas sed over for action at the April
meeting. In the meantime the Board
will visit the districts.
An appropriation of $40 was made
for the esta blishment OF libraries.
The Register of Deeds presented 8
bill for $50 for making tax lists in
special tax districts. On motion o.
ferred to the State superintendent fol
a ruling and the County Superintend
ent was empowered to act in accord
ance with the State superintendent
advice.
The resignation of Hon. 9. B
Aycock AS member of the Trustees
of Goldsboro Graded School was re-
ceived and accepted. This vacancy
will be filled at the April meeting o
the Board.
Funds for the public schools were
| reported as follows:
Eureka-Period from July l, 1908 tt
January l, 1909, $4,000.
Dudley-Period from July l, 1908 te
January /, 1909, 1910.
Mt. Olive-Period from July l, 1o0'
to January l, 1909, $26.O0.
White :Hall-Period from July l
1908 to January l, 1909, 1926.
Freemont-Period from July /, 19Ol
to January l. 1909, $4,000.
Clerk Superior Court-Period from
July L, 1908 to January 1, 1909 $4o0. Is
Goldsboro and PikevilIe failing t.
report.
The annual apportionment of th'
School Fund was made upon a basi
OF $1.65 per capita, there being I140
children in the county. A full ac
count of the apportionment will b.
made later.
J. e. ROBINSON,
| Chairman.
| f. T. ATKINSON,
| Secty.