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Blue-grass blade., 1909-11-28

Is
majority who born given belief they demand
vigorous proof of adverse belief but assume that
their needs none
This has even arrogant attitude of the church and
spsts They absolutely refuse to subject the underlying
basis respective beliefs rigid analysis and critical
investigation This why the church has opposed free
discussion They explain ~ phenomena by taking the exist
of God for granted being, they admit utterly IN
which they pretend explain; ignoring
the fact that of all mysteries omnpresent God who no.
where visible and men and women made OF nothing are aDso
lutely unthinkable.
spirit phenomena There phe-
produced by and women OF which may as
yet unxpnab, but is produced in the absence
Of a human being Whenever catch these pretended
'sprits they invariably lusty women in pretty
coats trousers.
1t is not my dispute deny any claims that living
men may make of the remarkable and things
they and powers they such carvoyance
nindeading magnetic healing conversng with the the
moon visiting the inhabitants psychicay on the antpodes '1
EARTH etc., whether understand their modes OF procedure
grant that man-ths subtle, complex, really wonder
full browning work Of Naturemay be endowed with
capacities far wonderful than any manifest ~
the present time deny and dispute nothing OF the Kind all
oppose peposerous claim that the dead, men and
made of nothing, who do not now exist can do these
things.
To attribute them spirits does explain any thing
unless spirits Defined proved and scientifically ex
planned first Until then seek rational solution
exist during eternity made of nothing or like gas
without complex physical form, why has nature endowed
with this Growing work" for few paltry yeasY why
not create immortal souls in the first placer
Gods desire that humanity shall eventually all 1--we IN
eternal bliss why has he peoped this vale Oh tears Win
millions struggle and suffer and finally damn vast
majority perdon9 Why not create this heaven Tor
all his children in the beginnings
If God designed be immortal hereafter, why has he
DEATH and the end of organic FORM the paramount
fact Of our daily experience from which well know there
escaped Why sentenced to death even before BIRTH
If God cruelty ignores yearning to hive hundred or
thousand years youthful health and vgor during this h
upon this EARTH what folly hope that he will respond to our
cravings by granting eternal life after we deadT
After due consideration have come to the concusion that
possibilities implies and that if fact, 1T might indeed
even in the absence of literal "hel become appalling
tragedy and an condition of eternal torment In
moaty-note wel-impies voluntary eternal existence
which be ended at option, few thousand or millions
Of years. by sickness age poison shot, shell or dynamite On
no! implies absolute compulsory eternal existence regard
less Of voton desires 1t implies that the sentence
decreed over "Thou doomed to i've live, ve 1--we
etenal Though existence after thousands or millions OK
hecom ~, q
Blue-grass blade., 1909-11-28
DEATH.

s'Here turks treason; here envy swels;
Here grow damned grudges; here storms;
No noise silence and eternal sleep-Shakspeare.
When rest can condition of grief peace condition
of HORROR and sleep appalling tragedy, them but not till
then may mortas which in fact the greatest boon
vouchsafed to Tragedies, horrors pain, only
overtake the Iving-never the dead Death is simply
existence negaton naugh and not possibly be condition
of grief joy gadness tragedy comedy Ii 1t
can compared all with human conditions is simply rest,
sleep, peace-that's ALL
nonexistence after death appalling tragedy
existence before be the The eternity succeed
ing man precisely the the eternity preceding
birth conditions Of horror cannot exist for those who
do not exist folly pouag tragedies for the dead must
condition of the dead and the unborn
is Identical Then if death-non existence in the fuure-is
calamity being the present and past
must be like calamity This implies that conditions of hor
ror independent of beings because exists not
before birth death AS well lament appalling
tragedy before existence lament existence after
DEATH
greatest possession on earth Seneca adds that is the
that 1--WE should for whey they born and
not when they die"
The tired man sings with Longfellow:
Crest rest! Oh give but rest and peace
The thought of life that ne Ter shall
Has something in it like despair,
weight am too weak to bear!
Sweeter to this afflicted breast
The thought Of never-ending rest;
Sweeter the undisturbed and deep
Tranduility of endless sleep!''
Blue-grass blade., 1909-11-28

Ignorance is very often powerful but there has never
been time in all history when it not cruel especially
religious ignorance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
EDDY BOOSTING
SCENIC RAIL WAY
Thousands of Tourists Would
Be Brought In, He
Declares


STOCKTON. Aug. sO.-Secretary ]. NJ.
Eddy of the chamber of commerce will
present before the chamber at its next
meeting a proposition for advertising
the Sierra railway between jamestown
and Angels as a scenic trip. He figures
on advertising the trip in connection
with Stockton's tourist hotel.
IF we would boost it as the Los
Angeles people do their Mount Lowe
trip. we could make 1t famous and
bring thousands just for the sake of
making the excursion over the rail-
way" said Eddy.
Eddy win take the matter UP with
S. D. Freshman, president of the road.
He has just returned from a trip over
the mountain railroad, having deliv-
cred an address at San Andreas on good
roads. He found that Calaveras county
is absolutely free from debt, has SIS, 900
IN the treasury and hasn't q single
prisoner in the county jail. Plans are
being made for securing a portable
rock crusher TO be used for breaking
rock along the mountain highways. 1t
viii cost that county half as much as
San Joaquin for good roads.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
JUSTICE MELVIN
DELIVERS ADDRESS
Formal Opening of the Fifty
sixth Annual State Fair
at Sacramento

SACRAMENTO. Aug. o.-The atty
sixth annual state fair was opened to-
night with an address by Justice
Henry A. Melvin OF the supreme court
on California's agricultural and horti-
cultural possibilities and necessity OF
unity of action.
The Justice was introduced by H. A.
Jastro of Bakersfield, president of the
state agricultural board. The speaking
was in agricultural hall. Although
this is the Official opening, the fair has
been open in reality since Saturday
noon.
Today there were races and q horss
show. The exhibits are all In eendi-
ton now and everything Is in full
swing. The crowds SO far have been
disappointing and the directors look
for larger attendance during the rest
of the week.
Tonight. following the speech by
Justice Melvin, there were receptions
in the wine makers booth and in the
rest booth of the state Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union. Tomorrow is
retail merchants day, and Sacramento
stores will close during the afternoon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31

WORK RUSHED ON
BIG HOSIERY
New Structure in Stockton to
Compare With Finest Ho-
tells on the Coast

lSPcctct DIspotch 10 ne COLL
STOCKTON, Aug. so.-HoteI Stock
ton. this city's half million dollar hos
telry, viii be opened to the public New
Years day.
The structure is being erected by a
number Of local men, composing the
stockton investment company. It's con-
struction is the result of a public spir-
tied campaign by residents of the city
to erect a suitable tourist hotel and
I'll a long felt want in this regard in
stockton.
The structure in the main is now
completed, the artisans being engaged
in putting on the finishing touches.
The ground space is 100 by SOC feet.
The building is a reinforced concrete
and steel structure Of mission style of
architecture. II is FIVE stories high in
the main. the west 100 feet being two
stories high with a roof garden.
Part Of the ground floor will be de-
voted to store purposes, the spaces
having been leased in advance. There
viii be nine stores, one barber shop.
one cafe. one grill room, 20 Offices and
201 rooms
Eliminating the public parlors. there
viii be ia guest rooms as follows
Fifty each on the second, third and
fourth floors and % on the fifth floor.
or these rooms al will have direct
bath connections and Is private bath
connections.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
CHICO AND SACRAMENTO
VALLEYS WATCH FIGHT
Hartman and Hill Extensions
Awaited With Interest
SID DispaLeh o ~ Canl

CHICO, Aug. 30.-Chico and Sacra-
mento valley points are watching with
interest the fight going on in central
Oregon and northeastern California
counties between the Hill and Harri-
man interests for control of the passes
leading from the north into California.
Hartman and Hill have engineering
parties in Modoc and Lassen counties
running prospective routes. Harrima n
has purchased two or three of the
small lines in that section, and it is be-
lieved that he win consolidate them
and build from Alturas into the Sac
ramento valley, joining the other lines
at Chico or Nina.
Hill has purchased rights of way for
. line. which it is believed viii enter
the valley at a point above Chico.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
DRY LAND DREDGER
WORKED ON CLAIMS
Success Claimed for Invention
of MarysviIle Man
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

MARYSVILLE, Aug. 3O.-The first
dry land dredger to be operated in the
state of California is now in opera
ton on the property of P. r. Welsh
near Oroville, and the second boat of
this variety is being constructed.
The boat is the invention of C. III.
Gum of this city and is, as its name
implies, for use on dry land. The or
binary dredger is operated In a pit or
pond of water. This boat operates on
skids or runners and is worked very
similar to a pillow, only on a much more
extensive scale. The new dredger Is
complete success and is doing as
much work as the ordinary boat at a
great deal less expense.
The cost of the boat, also, is less than
the regular boats. The dry land
dredger costs about 10000, while the
ordinary dredgers such as are used in
this section cost all the way from $780,
600 to $4,000. company is being
formed to extensively mine low and
swamp lands in this section with the
dry land dredger.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
RIPE CHERRIES IN
/. SACRAMENTOVALlfY
Fourth Crop Borne by Trees
This Year Is Now Being
Picked by Ranchers


MARYsvILLE. Aug. se.-Ripe cher
ries for the first of September seems
almost incredible, but there are plenty
of them in the Sacramento valley, and
the oroville chamber of commerce has a
display of splendid Royal Annes that
were picked from the trees yesterday.
The trees. in addition to having guam
titles of ripe fruit, have also green
cherries, and this makes about the
fourth crop the trees have borne this
season. The cherries are as large and
juicy as they were the beginning of
the season. Several families of this
section of the valley viii have cher
ries on their tables on Admission day
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
GRAPE GROWERS MAY
SECURE FAIR PRICE
Consider West Proposition to
Handle Crop
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

STOCKTON, Aug. 30.-West's winery
will probably present the wine grape
growers a proposition in a few days
whereby they may be able to realize
more than the SIS ton offered for
their grapes by the association.
The growers will turn over their
grapes to the winery and accept in re-
turn for the same a portion of the
wine. If wine sells for 20 cents gal
lon it is figured that the growers will
clear about $40 a ton. Upon the de-
livery OF the grapes TO the winery the
growers will be given a warehouse re-
ceipt for so much wine. The ratio Is
about one-third for the winery and
twe-thirds for the producers.
Details relative to insurance, brandy
tax, etc. must be adjusted before the
proposition will be ready for submits
sion TO the growers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
SACRAMENTO FIREBUG
is BOY AGED 9 YEARS


[Speeial Dispdieh 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO. Aug 3o.--A six year
old youn gster. whose name the police
refuse to disclose. has confessed to the
firing OF two barns within the last few
days
Two barns in the alley between J
and X. Twenty-third and Twenty
FOURTH streets were fred by the youth
fuI frebug. who gives no reason why
he applied a match TO the buildings
other than that he Just did it to see
fire.
Both bIazes were discovered before
they had done much damage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
PROSPECTOR AWAKENED
AFTER STRANGE TRANCE
Nevada County Miner Found
Almost Starved
| [,Scecinl Disnateh 10 The Call

MARYSvILLE. Aug. So.-Lying for
days and nights on the floor of his
cabin in the wilds of Nevada county
without food or drink Fritz Meister.
an aged prospector, awoke yesterday
to rub his eyes and wonder what had
happened TO him.
He remembers falling to the floor
after days prospecting in the hills,
that time. He is now at a hotel in
Grass Valley being treated for the
effects of his terrible experience.
He fell in sort of trance and
does not know what caused it, nor do
physicians who attended him. He was
able yesterday after his five days ex-
perience to crawl from his cabin and
make himself heard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
EASTERN SYNDICATE
BUYING CEDAR LAND
Purchases Timber Along Line OF
Western Pacific
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

Special Dispotch TO i he Call
MARYSvILLE, Aug. 3o.-A company
of eastern capitalists is getting corr
ner on all the cedar timber in the
mountain regions along the line OF the
new Western Pacific road. For some
months past representatives of eastern
manufacturing concerns have been en-
gagged in buying quietly large stump
age of cedar from Beckwith east and
west for many miles.
The owners of the land were glad to
take the rate paid by the government
for stumpage, which is S1.50 per thou
sand. A large number of the trees
have been cut down and the timber
left to season. The butts of the trees
have been painted to prevent the alb
sorption of moisture.
The buyers believe that the cedar Is
highly valuable for the manufacture
of various articles. and predict quite a
boom in the cedar market
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
ERRING WOMAN WILL
RETURN TO HUSBAND
Sent Baby Home by Messenger
When She Eloped

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO. Aug. sO.-Following
the arrest here today OF Mrs. Robert
e. Page and her affinity, George Mil
Ter. with wtom she eloped while out
walking a few days go with her baby.
Mrs. Page announced her willingness
to return to her husband for the sake
OF the baby, and she was released.
The Pages had been married but a
short time.
Mrs. Page, when she conceived the
idea of eIoping with Miller. sent hsS
baby home by a messenger
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
STOCKTON COMPLETES
LABOR DAY PROGRAM
j. w. Sweeney to Deliver the
Principal Grafton
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cali

STOCKTON, Aug. S0.-The committee
in charge OF the program for Labor day
has completed all arrangements. The
celebration will consist of a parade in
which the various labor organizations
will participate, literary exercises and
a picnic at Oak park.
Police and Fire Commissioner New
ton Rutherford will deliver the adj
dress of welcome and Thomas Bone, a
prominent union man of this city, will
be president of the day
The Grafton will be delivered by ]. w.
Sweeney of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
INJUNCTION DELAYS
COLFAX CUTOFF WORK


AUBURN. Aug. so.-An injunction
suit was brought by William Kilgo. a
Colfax blacksmith. against the South
ern Pacific company and the construc-
tion companies working on the Colfax
cutoff A temporary decree has been
issued TO stop the work. Kilgo says
that IL the company continues to cut
through a hill alongside his property
his blacksmith shop will fall on the
railroad track.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
CAR STRIKES WAGON
AND DRIVER is HURT
MarysviIIe Victim Says Trolley
Was Oyerspeeding
Special Dispaieh 10 The CaHl

electric car on the Marysville and Yuba
City line crashed into a wagon driven
by Martin Burke this evening at 6
o'clock, smashed the rig into kindling
wood, injured the horses so it is be-
lieved one of them will have to be
shot and seriously injured Burke, who
is now lying at the Rideout Memorial
hospital, being treated for a broken
arm and several other injuries that
will keep him in bed for some time.
The car was speeding along at
rapid rate, Burke declaring that it was
going 40 miles an hour. while the city
ordinance prohibits cars running half
that speed.
Burke was unable to get away and
the rig was struck heavily He SAYS
there was no bell rung and no APP
parent slowing down OF the car.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
Special Train Service for Tanforan
Auto Races

VIII be operated by the Southern Pa
cifc September from Third and
Townsend Streets Depot Train will
leave at 1000 a. m. returning on COM
pietion OF races. Round trip, so cents.
Ask agents for details. Ticket Ofices:
Flood Building, Market Street Ferry
Depot. Third and Townsend Streets.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
TEPPER'S HOTEL AND GARDENS

Under new management. Near the AItenheiIn
Fruityale. Beautiful place for vacation Rooms
music Sundays. q la carte week days viii rent
for parties and plcnlcs. z. JOHNK Pronrietor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
HOTEL BRADLEY

First class board pleasure cottages two ex-
cellent trout streams. Also surf fishing: I1b
miles from famous Pebble Beach and Ocean
Shore r. r. Long distance phone Address
cHAS. T. BRADLEY. Peseadero Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
RUBIcON PARK

LAKE TAHOE. " W Cuthbert. Prop. Hotel.
cottages and tents. New furniture Home cook,
ing. Fishing social campfire, pOstoface teIe
phone. Special rates for September Addres.
n. W. Cufhbert Rublcon P o.. Lake Tahoe. Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
TALLAC

Lake Tahoe opens June 1. Headquarters for
trout fishing Resident physician. Informetion
at Peck-Judahs and s. P. r. 4. information bu-
reaus, or address LAWRENCE & cOM5TOcK,
Tallac, Lake Tahoe, Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31

FATAL REPAsT-SaIt Lake City. Utah, Aug
3o--Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Kaiser died last
night from eating dumplings in which Mrs
Kaiser inadvertently used arsenic instead Of bak-
ing powder.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31

Who desire The Call mailed to them at
summer resorts or-Other out OF town
places Will please notify ONCE. giving
present address and length OF time de-
sired sent to new address On return
Ing please notify Office IN order that
service by carrier may be promptly re-
sumed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
BRoCkwAY

Lake Tahoe. Only hot springs and best nshinz
grounds on the lake. Launch meets train at
Tahoe. See Peck-Judahs or s. p. R. r. in
formation bureaus, or write LAWRENCE 4
C0MST0CK, Brockway, Lake Tahoe. Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31

TRAEsPLANTs vEIN-Paris. Aug 30.-Dr
vein from a live sheep to the leg OF man suf
ferlng from arterial aneurism. The circulation
thus was restored and the patient has
pleteiy recovered.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
If They Only Knew!

A world traveller wrote back to friend
about his trip by the S. S. Mariposa
Il want so 10 tell you that this ship Is up TO,
II not better than. any ship have even known
and other passengers said the same think II
II were widely known that such q good shin
were on the line the company would have more
passengers than they could carry"
TAHITI and return, SIPS. WELLINGTON. N.
T.. and return $26O. SOUTH SEA ISLANDS
iall Of them, months tour). $500. Book now.
OCEANIC S S. CO.. e7s Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
SULLY'S s MSs5E s 70

Hotel and tents around grounds. nestled on
side hill among the redwoods. with charming
panoramic views Of Russian river and surround
ing country First class accommodations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
BLUE LAKES
UNDER NEW MANAeEM]

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
entertainments dancing and nmpsements every
evening. Boating, fishing, swimming and hunt
Ing; Rates $12 to $14 per week. Address a. w
hEMP. Midlake 2. o.. Lake county. Cal
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
WRITER
SPRINGS
HO T Ell
THE AUTOMOBILE HEADQUARTERS
OF LAKE COUNTY

The most delightful place to rest and
get well.
Every comfort-large airy, inviting
rooms. Hot and cold water in every
room
Cuisine and service unexcelIed.
Call at PECK-JUDAH CO Informa-
ton Bureau, or CITY OFFICE, West-
bank Building. $50 Market Street.
WTTTER SPRINGS WATER ABSO-
LUTELY CURES ALL STOM-
ACH TROUBLES
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
LAKE lNDEPFNDENcF

In the high Sierra. Good front fishing In
lake and stream. For particulars inquire SOUTH
ern Pae.ne lnlormati0n Bureau. or address
Mss T. WARD, Hobart Mills Postofdce
THE CAKES. SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS
Elevation $500 feet. The finest climate in
state good fishing and hunting: dne bathing:
all kinds of amusemerts. The very best table
Appiegate 2. o.. Cal Telephone and telegraph.
Al KUHN, Proprietor
Rates 50 to s12 per week
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
OCCIDENTAL HOTEL. Hayward

This beautiful hotel, centrally located large
grounds, and amusements, billiards. bowling
Tennis dancing etc. Rates. IS to $l2 Special
rates to families. H. A. PARKHuRST, prop,
Hayward. Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-31
Soda Bay Springs
LAKE COUNTY, CAL.

Situated on the picturesque shores OF Clear
Lake. Open May /. Finest boating, bathing,
hunting end nshing. Unsurpassed accommoda-
lions. New launch. accommodating 40 people,
per day sf2 90 per week; special rates to
families. ROUTE. Take Sausaiito ferry at AS
8: ID. from city to Pietn. thence stage or auto
direct 10 springs. Round trip. good for six
months, $500. For further Information address
IHoS. f.. CHATFIELD, Proprietor Soda Bay
Springs, Lake county, Cal. via Kelseyville
r o., or Peck-Judah, 7S9 Market st, s. f.
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