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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
Arcadia Gossip
Especial Dispatch TO The Call


Los ANGELES, Feb 3.-The weights for the
run Saturday, announced this afternoon.
King James is assigned top weight, III pounds.
Big Chief and Montgomery. la each, while
Frank Flittner and Big Bow are each asked to
Frank Flittner are expected to start. Hildreth
VIII, IN all probability be represented by Mont
gomery, while Big Chief will be Williams re-
lance. Following are the probable starters:
Animus log, Goldway 104, Harry Scott 104,
Oberon l03. Gowan 101, Gear l01. NadZu 101.
Milford arrived this morning and was worked
out between races. Gowan sent and extra
big race. The race closed with u nominations,
and in addition to the 81, 500 added money, a
handsome cup is donated by j. L. Holland, in
whose honor the stake is named
John w. Gates left yesterday for his winter
home at Port Arthur, Tex, and Charlie will
go out to his southern California ranch for
weeks rest.
Twenty-six book makers lined up at the semi
James. Sidney Cohen and George p. Hickey were
the absentees, while Jim Donohue was the only
accession.
!, Jockey e. Martin will watch the races from
the ground Tor some time TO come The stewards
did not like the ride he put up on Alma Boy. and
announced at the close of the days racing
the boys indefinite suspension. Martin claimed
FOUL against MCGEE and Butwell respective
riders of ]. G. Glen ard Oberon, claiming the
noys consplred TO prevent his getting through
with his mount. The stewards, however took
lne view tnat Martins complaint was simply a
suDterfuge to cover up his bad ride.
For repeatedly breaking through the barrier
IN the second race Jockeys Shilling and Brooks
were given respectively two and six days on the
ground.
R. L. Thomas is still on the trail of Matt
Reiss- After Reformation won the closing race
Inomas boosted the price OF the Reiss colt to
si-oo'- nj wnicn figure he was retained
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
MISS sam BEATS
lack ATKIN AT
ARCADIA
Sloppy Course Causes Upset of
Calculations i'm the
Feature Event
Special Dispatch % The Call

Especial Dispatch 20 The Call
LOS ANGELES. Feb. STEADY rains
from early morning turned the Santa
Anita track into a sloppy course for
EIks' dav. and scratches almost ruined
an otherwise attractive card. The fea-
ture event. the John Z. Brink purse,
originally had eight starters named,
but four of them were withdrawn and
it seemed that Jack Atkin, which had
won his every local start this season,
would have a walkover, considering
the II pounds weight off that favored
him. Miss Sain, however, upset calcu-
lations, and those who had the nerve
to play one horse to beat a l to shot
cashed. as she went to the front at the
start and won comparatively in romp
in the fast time of 1889 %. Atkin
made his usual stretch run, but never
could get close. Edwin T. Fryer
showed.
Far West won the Reunion handicap
in clever fashion, beating Old Timer
and Mark. Anthony II, the only other
starters, in the easiest fashion. Old
Timer was played into favoritism by
the wise bunch, but he had no chance
after Far West kicked him from first
to third place on the backstretch when
they were running heads on.
Flying Squirrel again won the juven-
lie event, making a clean slate for him
for the season. Donau was PLAYED to
beat him. but only got third money,
Medallion beating him for the place.
Frieze, a 80 to 1 chance, annexed the
opening event after being played down
to l5s.
Reformation beat the favorite, J. H.
Reed, in the last race, and started a
selling war by so doing. r. L. Thomas,
ton, owned by Matt Ries, S4O0 over the
selling price. Gardner, acting for
Thomas, went to the clerks office and
put in a claim for J. H. Reed, as did
Joe Tigue acting for Ries On tossup
to decide who should get the horse
Gardner won and Tigue protested any
acts by Gardner as agent for Thomas
The matter has been referred to the
stewards and they will settle it today
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
PLAY GOLF WHILE
UNDER THEIR
UMBRELLAS
Rain Fails to Check the Enfhu-
SiaSm of Golf Experts
at Coronado
By Arthur InkerSley
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

lOPcClQt DDpQtCH 10 nc OQui
CORONADO. Feb. .S.-Though rain
fell here nearly all day the second
round of match play in the competition
for the golf championship was played
on the links, the competitors making
the rounds under umbrellas. As a re-
suit of the days matches three mem
bers of the Annandale golf club of Pas
adena-M. H Eaton, Thomas P. Mum
ford and F. w. Jacobs-earned places
in the semifinal round to be played to-
morrow morning.
George Sturges, who returned the
best score in the qualifying round, is
the only Coronado man to reach the
semifinals. To win his place he had
to beat Alvin B. Daniels. last years
champion, in the most closely contested
match of the day. The opponents were
all square on Is holes, but the nine
teenth and the match was won by
Sturges, who, in spite of the unfavor-
able conditions, made his second nine
holes in Sc, three strokes less than
markable as Daniels was up on the
first 9 holes. Both players covered the
IS holes in rs strokes. only 1 worse
than DOGGY.
NJ H Eaton of Pasadena. PLAYING
against Terry Barker of Coronado. was
dormie at the II hole, and taking the
eighteenth won up. T. p. Mumford of
Pasadena defeated Alexander REYNOLDS
the San Diego and Coronado country
clubs runner up in 1908, by the good
margin of 4 up, to play. F. W. Jacobs
of Pasadena beat Percival Thompson Of
Chicago and Coronado up, 1 to play
In the seminal round tomorrow
morning George Sturges is matched
against NJ III. Eaton and T. P. Mumford
against F. w. Jacobs. AS Mumford and
Jacobs belong to the AnnandaIe golf
club of Pasadena, a Pasadena PLAYER
is sure to reach the final round. Both
matches should be close and interest,"
ing, as Sturges took first and Eaton
third place in the qualifying round,
while Mumford was fourth and Jacobs
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
Two Teams Selected

The Rugby union met last night and
approved the plan to play the big game,
Ali California versus Australia, on the
new grounds at Twelfth and Mission
streets.
In connection with the All California
team the selection committee decided
on two teams to play at the stadium at
2 D. M Sunday afternoon. On the
showing made in this game depends
the final selection of the all star team
for Saturday, February 13.
The Australians have signified their
Intention by wire from Omaha OF wit
Messing this game The teams will be
known as Probables Cred jerseys) and
Possibles (blue jerseys), and will line
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
TO MEET SANTA cLAR.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Feb. g.
The first game of the season will he
played on the Stanford diamond to-
morrow afternoon when the cardinals
will meet the tossers Of Santa Clara
college. The diamond is In a fair con-
dttion, and provided a continued down
make determined attempt to give his
men their first opportunity to try out.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

The whole team averages Ity
pounds and the average pack is about
1888 The oldest man on the team is
81 years and the heaviest 1876 pounds.
James Mcmahon, one of the most noted
Rugby authorities of the world, is
manager, and Stan Wickham, few
years ago the idol of the Australian
Rugby world is assistant manager.
A special meeting of all interested
in the reception of the team is TO be
held at s o'clock tonight at 1882 Fulton
et
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
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considered of importance This
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THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA CA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

Reserves-Faulkner. Webster CO. Cadwala-
der, Evans Scott Elliot (C.), Dole Price Nov
erly, Pemberton, Markwart, Brennan.
Plans are being completed for the
reception of the Australians tomorrow
night at the Oakland mole
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

First race-succeed, saucy M,
Calendar.
Second race-Jane laurel Josie
s, Chippewa.
Third race-Entre Mons, Direc-
tor, Norfolk.
Fourth raee--Magazine, HyIand
entry. Elizabeth HARDWOOD.
Fifth race-MontcIair, vesme,
IvanhOe.
sixth race Sibari, NibIick,
Critic.
seventh race-MarbIes, Turn
away, Bardolita.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04
Arcadia Selections

apprentice allowance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

Berryessa, a Q year old bay geldIng by ST
Gat1en-Napa. the property OF W. d. Randall
was destroyed at Emeryville. yesterday mornin.
10 put him out Of the misery attending a serious
case Of blood poisoning
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

Palo Alto was excused from starting ves,erdo-
3n consequence Of a strain which he rrohshI,
suffered 10 his last start, the effects Of which
tered for yesterdays race This may account fo-
the poor showing that the horse made in mis- re-
cent race.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

DR.. Rowel has sold his contract on JocIsav
Sweet 10 the boys father. who is endeavoring Ia
obtain an engagement for the lad with rem.
table stable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

Jockey ScoFflle was fined $25 by Starter DIVER
for disobedience at the post IN the year old
race. and c. II. Miller was suspended for week
for INCOMPETENCE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

Twenty-six books went on at yesterdays En-
eryriile cutin, q decrease Of FIVE Bin Jactrosr
and the Reno and Central clubs were among those
who dropped out The ring experienced a profit-
less day ". r. EngstrOm Jared worst his loss
amounting TO $780, Frank Balm who hsd
dropped back $1,000 Of his winnings during the
previous cutin, broke the hoodoo and managed To
exc cut q slight profit
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

". B. Jennings was visitor at Arcadia yes
terdav. en- route from Arcadia to his ranch at
Woodland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-02-04

Gnomoboi viii race no more G.. II. Keene yes
ferday sold The horse 10 an Oakland merchant
who win use him for driving purposes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

John G. Fremont, William II. Seward
and William McKinley-and, interweav-
ing their personal achievements with
a more general account of the great
events in which they participated, gives
the story of expansion in a form that
makes it of the livelfest interest to the
general reader and of great helpfulness
to the student. The book is based upon
exhaustive research, contains much
valuable information not elsewhere
brought together, and is rounded out by
critical photography covering the
most useful literature relating to each
successive forward step.
The Romance of American Expansion.
BY H. Addington Bruce. New York:
Moffet, Yard & Co.
The problem Of ehildren's reading is
one of the greatest with which parents
and teachers are confronted 1t is
coming to be a recognized fact that
the best education which a child Of
either sex can receive is that which it
derives by its own efforts from a free,
first-hand acquaintance with books.
The main thing is to establish the habit
of reading in the child's mind, and to
do this it is necessary not merely to
provide books, but to see that they are
such as will charm and fascinate him
by their immediate appeal to his in
stinctive love of entertainment and
craving for simple aesthetic pleasure.
Such are the considerations that have
governed publishers and editors alike in
planning the Crimson Classics" The
execution of so vast an undertaking re-
quires not only the widest and most
familiar acquaintance with the best
literature, but a knowledge of children
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

tricity. "How to Understand Elec-
trical Work" with illustrations, will
offer reading which the American boy
and many girls as well will peruse with
delight. There are so many sugges-
tions for simple experiments, such cap
ital explanations of the many well
known electrical devices, and all clear
ly written, with an absence of techni-
cal terms, which makes it ineligible
to the merest student.
William II. Onken, associate editor
of the Electrical World, and Joseph p.
Baker, technical editor of the United
States geological survey have written
the book, and it is replete with illus
trations. The technical terms which
are introduced are explained in die
tfonary prepared by Joseph H. Adams.
How to Understand Electrical Work.
By William II. Onken, jr., and Joseph
B. Baker. New York: Harper Bros.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
HE wIsHEDIT WAS VACATION

Johnny Green just hated school.
He didn't like to study.
Folks would say he'd be a fool,
But he didn't mind nobody
His daily thrashngs Johnnyd get;
He'd kick and scream and have a fit;
Didn't like his teacher a little bit,
And he wished it was vacation
To his lessons little Johnny Green
Would never pay attention.
In many ways he acted mean
Too numerous here to mention.
One day the circus came to town,
And Johnny went to the clown.
When he saw the teachers rule and froWn,
Then he wished it was vacation
To be a baseball player twas Johnny Green's
ambition:
And marbles and go fishing.
He played hockey from school one day;
That night he slept up in the hay;
Was punished in the same old way
How he prayer for that vacation
That Johnny wouldn't try to learn his
mother said twas pity;
For he the biggest boy in the lowest
grade in the city.
His knees stuck out 'longside his seat;
There was room for his big feet
He thought of just the one great treat
Wheh he wished it was vacation.
Now John was a good-hearted boy,
And dearly loved his motheri
He studied then to give her joy
At night school with his brother.
Now Johnnys up in the highest grade;
Big strides in earnin' Johnny made.
But remembers when he prayed and SAID
He wished 1t was vacation.
BY all the people of the town
John Green is much respected,
For he's a man of great renown.
To bank president he's elected.
For his employees, it does appear,
He has consideration.
And in July of every year
He gives them vacation.
MAUDE EDWARDS,
SO27 West Tenth street; Hobart school,
grade B6.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
CALIFORNIA

The Pacific washing thy western sands;
Shasta. high and lofty ii stands.
Growing thy glorious lands,
California;
The orange blossoms scent the air;
Joy and health is everywhere.
The gold of thy sunset skies
Reflect on the peaks that rise
Snow-clad her rocks to disguise,
California;
Thy streams that lie sparkling in the sun
Dance merrily along to join another one.
Beneath the summer skies
Is a sunny land that lies
In the west like Paradise.
California;
Where the roses are a-groWins
When in other lands it's showing
Thy fields are sweet with flowers,
And the bluebells in the bowers
Mock the eastern shores.
California;
OF all the beateous lands I've seen,
Thou art my sunny green.
OLA HALL,
Baldwin Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

Athletic events and jolly fun are con-
stantly mingled, and as evidence that
the boys are not at school entirely for
that, many take high honors at the
close of the year. Dave being prize es-
sayist, to the great delight of his
friends.
Dave Porter and His Classmates, or
For the Honor of Oak Hall. BY Ed
ward Stratemeyer. Dave Porter
Series" illustrated by Charles Nuttal.
Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard COM
pany.
Frontiessmen. explorers and other
men who braVed the danger of semi
civilization figure in "Stories of the
Great West" which has recently been
compiled from several of the books of
Theodore Roosevelt. This book IN
cludes tales from history, of the back
woodsmen of the Alleghanies, stories of
Lewis and Clark and the conquest or
the northwest. In the stories of adVen-
ture are many tales of ranching expert
ences, all of whichawill appeal to the
boy reader, and they will fire his en-
thusiasm for the free, open life and
enhance his admiration for the men
who have braVed the dangers of such
an existence.
The book is replete with illustrations,
which include a portrait of the former
president in all the trappings of the
western horseman.
Stories of the Great West. BY Theo-
dore Roosevelt. New York:-~The Cen
tury company.
In the series of practical books for
American boys Harper's has just issued
an exceptionally good book on cleo
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

such as can be acquired only by life
long study of their mental and spiritual
needs and processes.
Such knowledge of children, and such
acquaintance with books are possessed
in a pre-eminent degree by the editors
whose cooperation the publishers have
been so fortunate as to secure in this
venture. The names of Kate Douglas
Wiggin and of her sister, Nora Archibald
Smith, are so we'll known their names
are in themselves sufficient recommen-
dation of the series over which they
exercise complete personal supervision,
and for which they. in every regard,
assume complete editorial RESPONSE
bility.
The series includes 'Pinafore Palace"
1.-THE Posy Ring" Golden Numbers,
''The Fairy Ring" Magic Easements"
and "rales of Laughter"
Crimson Classics. By Kate Douglas
Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith
New York: Dov',leday, Page & Co.
A "Pair of Madcaps' is a new
book by this American writer for
the young, whose hold upon the pub
lie has been shown by the universal
sense of lief that although sailing for
southern Italy in December ne had not
suffered disaster, is a noteworthy event.
This book is made up of long first
story in Mr. Trowbridge's best and
merriest vein, followed by shorter
stories. Each of them has appeared in
some prominent magazine for the
young, but never before in book. Mr.
Trowbridge is his own most merciless
critic and surely competent one, and
he has weighed each story before plac-
ing it in this book. The combination
gives as high grade of young people
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

And tell me how you find your way
When daylights fast asleep"
"Our Heavenly Father guides US, child,
And We ne'er question why,
But do his bidding when he points
Our pathway DER his sky
We are nights torches; one by one
God lights us up above,
While bending Ger your snow-white bed
He shields you with his love"
Agnes Lockhart Hughes
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
NESTS THAT WEIGH TONS

In Australia are to be found the
largest, heaviest and most peculiar
nests in the world we learn from the
London Globe.
These are the nests of the jungle
fowl, so-called, and are built in the
form of great mounds, the average
measurement in height being Is feet
and the circumference $50 feet. The
nests are erected in secluded sheltered
spots, and, as in the case of the small
nests of birds. they are skillfully in
terwoven with leaves, grass and twigs
and such other suitable material as the
fowl may be able to procure.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

"Ohe, tell me. twnkling silver star,
why you shine overhead,
While every night when twilight comes
I'm hastened off to bed?
1 just wish 1 had wings. I'd fly
Straight up to where you CLEAN.
And then we'd travel all night long,
To find a pretty dream.
I cannot climb to your great height
So, closer, please, star, creep,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

8 Aunt Laurie would like to have all .
8 the Junior boys and girls who have .
8 won prizes in The Herald Junior con- g
:, tests since school closed send their 2
. pictures to the Junior office at once. {.
8 Write name and address plainly on the Z:
. back of picture and say whether you 2
z. will call for it, or want it { Irned {.
Z, by mail. IL is the purpose of The Jun 6,
3 i0r Herald to publish the pictures of 2
8 prize winners throughout the sum 9
8 mer, and boys and girls who have won 9
8 prizes this month and who have suit .
8 able photographs for this use are re- {.
8 quested to send them in at once. g
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18
LOS ANGELES SUNDAY HERALD-JUNIoR SECTION

reading as has ever been published,
worthily set forth by Mr.. MerrilPs ex-
cellent pictures.
A Pair of Madcaps. BY J. T. Trow-
bridge. Illustrated by Frank T. Mer-
rill. Boston: Lothrop, Lee e. Shepard
company.
"Dieky Delightful" whose real name
was Dicky d. Lightner, has become the
hero of a volume of adventurous tales
whose charm is second only to that al
ready famous book, "Alice in Wonder
land" For Dicky goes to visit Rain
bow land, and has the most remarkable
experiences. He meets beautiful falrles,
the most remarkable of animals, queer
little dwarfs and grotesque and anus
ing giants, whose efforts to frighten
their enemies generally result in their
own discontinue.
The book is beautifully illustrated in
colors and is most attractive for ju-
Venile readers.
Dicky Delightful in Rainbow Land
BY James Ball Taylor. New York:
Saalfeld Publishing company.
No young man in the country has had
a larger increase in the number of
friends within the last two years than
Dave Porter" and the list is constant
ly growing Dave is back at Oak Hall
after his thrilling trip to find the father
he has never seen. His chums are lead
ers in the activities of the school, and
Dave continues to be the best type of
an American schoolboy. For the hon
or of Oak HalT' he brings about the
complete reformation of a former bully,
who was rapidly going to the bad.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-18

A history of American expansion is
presented in attractive form by II. Adj
dington Bruce which will appeal to
readers of all ages. 1t has sufficient
romantic and adventurous interest to
attract even the young readers, while
its delightful literary style, as well as
its authentic and historic value, will
make it book to be read by the stu
dent and observer of national condi-
tions today In every stage of the
growth of the country there has been
some dominant, central figure playing
leading role in determining the prog
ress made Mr.. Bruce takes eight
famous historical personages-Daniel
Boone. Thomas Jefferson, Andrew jack
son, Sam Houston, Thomas H. Benton,
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-02
EAGLES PICK E7lg =.,,- .1s-7s-s-S,ssisZssri-I-
 NEML0FFIGER5

skagway Aerie No. 20, Fraternal order of Eagles, held its regular an- nual election last night at Eagles hall and the following officers were selected to serve for the ensuing year; Elmer Wheeler, Worthy President, Thomas Mcdonald, Worthy Vice Pre-, sident; Andrew sreed, Chaplain; P. E. Kern was reelected Treasurer; J. M. Keller was reelected Secretary; D. Sky, outside Guard; Hubert Hay, ward, Inside Guard; L. Muehlenberg, Henry Friedenthal and John Bender, Trustees.
 After the election substantial re- treatments were served and all pre-. sent enjoyed themselves rn'il late her.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-02

A representative of the Fairbanks Times sends that paper the following account of conditions in the Iditarod after the freezeup: "The close of the season of navigation and the freezeup makes it possible to estimate with some degree of accuracy the number of people in the camp. Counting the stampeders at the nearest points on the river, who will make their way here over the trail very soon, the number will be between l,2OO and l,5OO. Conditions and prospects still warrant camp of this size On dis covery there is a uniform paysTeak
The daily Alaskan., 1909-12-02
HOLIDAY TRADE BEGINNING

Every boat that reaches port is bringing large conslgnments of spe- cial Christmas goods for the holiday trade and our advertisers are mak- ing some very attractive displays in their windows. In the near future announcement of some of the holiday bargains will be made through the advertising columns of The Alaskan.