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BAD ROADS tALI
MINE OPERATIONS
Dominican Republics Valuable
Deposits Await Improvement
of COuntry's Highways
Women Work Placer Claims and
Secure Several Ounces OF
Gold Per Week

Having received numerous Inquiries
regarding mining and minerals in the
Dominican republic. Consul Ralph J.
Toften Of Puerto Plata has prepared a
general outline of the information OBJ
tainable:
The most important of the useful
minerals that have been found in mod
ern times are gold. silver, iron ore.
copper ore. Ignite. salt and petrolepm.
Gold is the only mineral that has
been worked TO any extent Ia the
time Of Columbus the Indians paid tflb-
ute in gold, and in the year 1896 the
records show the following mines or
placer workings. La Vega, the Cibao,
1be san Cristobal and the Buenaven-
tura. A considerable quantity Of gold
is al the present time washed from the
sands Of the Vague. Verde, Bao, jana
and Mao rivers and their tributaries by
the country people with the most
primitive apparatus. II IS claimed that
women often obtain two or three ounces
of gold per week in this manner. Lodes
and gold bearing quartz are mentioned
in some Of the old reports, but no rec
ord can be found Of any attempt TO
work these mines Systematically. In
fact. none Of the mining men now in
this country claims TO have located
quartz veins that would pay for the
working.
There are no doubt some gold de-
posts. not only in the river beds bat
also in the hills. that have never been
worked. and there is probably consid-
cradle gold remaining in the old work
ings that could be saved by modern
machinery and dredges. The condi-
rfOns for working are good. there
being abundant water and sufficient fall
for drainage in most parts Of the gold
country. A great drawback is the eX-
treme difficulty encountered in getting
machinery to the interior on account
Of the entire lack OF wagon roads
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u is understood that a majority
both Of the Canadian and American
commissioners of the international
waterways commission viii recon-
mend that a dam be built on the Mag
ara river, opposite Buffalo and Fort
Erie for the purpose Of raising the
level Of Lake Erie
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Notable Deaths

r. ". EYER, RETIRED BANKER Pasadena.
Dec. l9.-r. ". Eyer. - years old. a retired
banker Of New York and father Of George " .
Eyer a member Of the banking firm Of Eyer
a Co.. 81 Wall street. New York, died In a
hospital here today Of diabetes
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Ten wears ago ii was estimated that
while during the preceding half cen
tury. the British merchant tonnage
had almost trebled, the number of
British seamen engaged in the mer-
camille marine had decreased by %
per cent and the boys and young men
by s. per cent.
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LOST AND FOUND


| IF YOU LOSE ANYTHING-Advertise
it here. 1t will he returned to you If an |
honest person rnds it. Remarkable recov-
cries are brought about every day through
this column
IF YOU FIND ANYTHING BRING IT |
to the
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San Francisco Call
Lost and Found Bureau,
$Third and Market streets
,serss>r~s~Ssr1nrrs~~Nn>vvV~rS1
Get claim check Have 1t advertised. |
Reclaim it If the owner does not.
THE LAW-People who find lost articles
are interested in knowing that the state
law is strict in requiring them to seek the /
owners through advertisements and other
wise, and that failure TO do So if proof /
car be shown. involves a severe penalty.
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EMPLOYMENT wANTED-MaIe-con.

A4A - - " ~ - =
MARRIED man. 2s years, late from the east.
wife here. Industrious. healthy. with best of
habits and sterling honesty. intelligent and
weII educated capable of overseeing and get
ting the best out Of men wishes work on
farm ranch with up to date man. or devel-
opment company; opportunity and home more
desired than wages. Box 2036. Call ofnce.
0RCHARDIsT, nurseryman, seeks position
large institution, hotel; care for grounds,
floral vegetable fields dairy work, butter
making; also poultry; references. 9. JOHN
SON, Hotel Admiral, East ST.
PAINTER. paper hanger and tinter. with all
tools, wants work, day or job; good work;
low prices 2T71 Folsom ST.; phone Mission
PAINTER and paper hanger wants work from
owner; has TOOLS Painter, 202 Oak ST.. phont
Market 6I32.
PRINTER news and jobbing. sober. Box 2oO7.
Call office
RELIABLE man wants position as coachman,
man about place: understands gardening; can
milk; references. Box 2023, Cali office
yI0LINIsT young man. good stock of orchestra
music, dance work 81 per hour; concert, 5Oc
Phone Park III.
WORK wanted by elderly German; all around
kitchen hand vegetabeman dish washer
WINTERS, LAB capp st.
wATCHMAN; experienced; best reference. Ad-
dress box 1850. Call Office
wATCHAIAN- wanted by responsible
middle aged German. Box s20l2, Call Office
WATCHAIAN, middle aged reliable, intelligent.
don't smoke drink. steady habits, 9 feet
high. desires position as night watchman- Box
2040. Call office.
WANTED-Y oung man of % wishes position
in hardware store. machine shop gas
gine factory; years experience. Address
JAMES GOTTA, Nicasio, Cal
WELL educated, young. married couple woHld
like positions in private family; husband thor
oughly understands auto and launch engines;
wife would for children or houSekeep-
Box 1876 Call office
YOUNG German couple wants position; man as
porter janitor; is handy with tools; wife
chamber maid cook; good references. Box
1913, Call office.
YOUNG man, thoroughly experienced in any kind
OF electrical machinery, steam heaters and care
Of elevators: first class reference; not afraid
Of work. WM. DYER, 1878 Market St
YOUNG Irshman. sober and honest wants work
at anything. Address box 2o55, Call office.
edge. quick at figures, wants position of trust
with some reliable firm. Box 2061. Call office
YOUNG man, 20 years. would like a position:
can operate typewriter, do little book keep
ing and office work in general: years expert
ence references. Box 20l5. Call office.
If you are out Of work an ad under employment
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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS
DEATHS


ANDERsoN-In this city. December 1G. 1909
Blanche n. dearly beloved wife Of Herbert
Anderson. loving mother Of Melvin and Law
renee Anderson devoted daughter Of Mary and
The late George T. Rode. aud beloved sister
~ Mrs II. Nicholson. Mrs. G. herlion Mrs
J. Holland and Christopher. Mary. Rose and
George Rode. native Of San Francisco. Cal.
aged p years months and "A days.
Friends and acQuainfances are respectfully in
rited 10 attend the funeral today Monday
al t.15 o. m.. from the parlOrs Of II r. Suhr
hfth and Twenty-sixtb. thence 10 St Boni
faces church. where a requiem mass viii be
celebrated for The reposp Of her soul at 8
a. IA. lnterment Holy Cross cemetery.
BAHRENBURG-In this city December Is
1902 John. beloved husband of Katie Bahreu-
burg. devoted father II Emma and Bertha
Bahrenburg. and brother Of Frederick Bahren-
burg. n native ~ Bremen. Germany aged 56
years months and days A member Of
Brewery Workers union No. :. and Gambrnus
verein.
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral tomorrow Tues
day., az : p m, from the parlors Of H. T.
Suhr Co, z9l9 Mission street between
Twenty -ffth and Twenty-sixth. Incineration
]. O. o. J.. crematory
BARRY-In Alameda. CAL December IS 1909.
Enen Jane. beloved wife 81 Frederick Barry
mother Of Arthur j.. George G. and Florence
T. Barry. aud sister ~ Lucy Dagan a native
Of san Francisco. Cal. aged 3 years
Friends and 8cquainfances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral services To-
day lM0ndayl December 20. 1903 at 30
o'clock %. ia. at her late residence. 81 Laurel
street, Alameda. Iuterment Mountain View
cemetery-
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HOUSE ExEEPING ROOMS

PRINCE ST.. 1907. Berkcley-3 modern sunny
trance: SIS. adults; near Grove St and
local traius
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WELL educated, young married couple would
like positions in private family husband thor
oughly understands auto and launch engines
wife would for children or housekeep-
Box 1876 Call office.
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YOUNG German couple wants positions man as
porter or janitor; is handy with tools; wife as
chamber maid cook; good references. Box
1918, Call office.
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MAN and wife want work OF any kind; man
good handy man and wife good cook. Address
r. B., box 1850, Call Office
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YOUNG man. thoroughly experienced in any kind
OF electrical machinery, steam heaters and
Of elevators: first class reference; not afraid
of work. WM DYER. 1878 Market st.
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RENT THAT VACANT ROOM

A small want al in The Call viii do IL quicker
than dozen signs plastered your windows
and which SpoilS the looks Of your home be-
aud see You.
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seamstress, hairdresser. packer. traveller; ;
good references. Address LOUISE, box 1891
Call, 1861 Fillmore st.
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If you are out of work an ad under employment
wanted Will help you to secure position.
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ENGLISH woman desires a position as useful
companion will care for semi-inyalid; has
had. some experience in nursing; or would
travel. Box 200S. Call office.
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Friends and acqnaintances respectfully
day} at 40 o'clock. from her late resi-
dence, 1869 Thirty eighth avenue Fruitvale.
thence by IL o'clock creek boat from First
street and Broadway, Oakland InterInent
Greenlawn cemetery San Mateo county by
electric funeral car from foot of Market
street San Francisco
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HOTEL IRVING. AZ Eddy-200 modern outside
roors: large lobby; ladies' paror; drummers
sample rooms; soc to 81 day; $3.50 10 50
week. Eddy ST. cars dircct from ferry.
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Statesmen and SOLICITORS WANTED

SELL. FRAME PICTURES
Swell Xmas presents. cheapest place IN town
Pac. Frame CO.. 324 Hayes st.
HUSTIING agents: commission or guarantee.
property that viii sell. 1850 Market st.
SALESMAN to sell adv. calendars; salary " S
WALSH. 1129 Steiner 81
AGENTS WANTED
AGENTS making money; high class article:
easy seller; county and city. Box 2022. Call
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-20

YOUNG Irishman. sober and honest. wants wor
at ANYTHING. Address box 2o55. Call Office.
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WANTED-Y oung man of % wishes position
in a hardware store. machine shop or gas en-
gine factory: years experience. Address
JAMES GOTTA, Nicasio, Cal
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GOLDEN GATE av. iOOl-Beautiful large bay
window slcOve ro0u suit. for ?: hot and cold
water hath phone house keeping rooms
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PLEASURE CRAFT FLEET.
Power Launch Building and An
other in Commission.

The contract has been placed with Capt
Bob Cumberland for the construction
this winter of Il power launch for Dallis
knowlton Of this city. The keel for the
new craft was placed in position at the
Yesterday The launch is to be forty
feet long with Il beam of nine feet six
inches and a draft Of about three feet. Ii
will have a large and roomy cabin with
sleeping accommoda tons for six or eight
persons, with speed Of about ten miles
an hour. 1t will be ready for service he
fore the opening OF the boating season
III the coming spring.
\ late addition to the feet OF pleasure
craft employed on the Potomac is Il pow
~ launch attached To the new post OF
the United States Marine Corps at stump
Neck, on the Potomac, about thirty miles
below this city. The new craft is steel
factory, brought here by rail and about
two weeks ago put overheard at
Rennetts boatyard. The boat is less
than thirty feet long. but has good pas
senger accommodations and is one of the
speedicSt of her class on the Potomac, be-
ing able. it is said to make the run from
Stump Neck to this city in considerably
less than two hours.
Soon after the launch was taken 10
Stump Neck it encountered the speedy
dispatch boat attached to the naval
proving grounds at Indian Head. This
craft has the reputation of being one of
the fastest launch on the river, but. it
is said. the new Marine Corps launch
distanced il with ease. The launch is to
between stump Neck and this city. and
for other PURPOSES
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to leave the hat placed almost al the
back.
In either case the trimming is based by
a bit of embroidery by way of a motif.
Hat pins of Russian enamel only should
be used to secure these odd looking mil
linery creations
To wash real lace the best plan is to
haste it to strip OF clean white muslin.
catching each point carefully to the
foundation.
After soaking in q suds made from
white soap and warm water it should he
thoroughly rinsed in clear warm and then
for laces. ret even the imitation.
In order 20 restore the oil to the thread
and also to soften the color the lace
should he finally rinsed III SKINNED milk.
To IRON lay clean rag over the strip
of basted lace and press with moder-
ately warm iron. Remove the cloth snip
each basting thread with the scissors and
the lace will look like rev.
Women often wonder WHY lace cur
tairs or these of net in an open pattern
give better service than such materials
as fire scrm. cotton voile or dotted mus
lin. and the reason is that closely woven
fabrics. being Opaque, catch the sun S
rays directly and in full force. This heat
in time weakenS or burns the threads,
while the open WeaNes, allowing a. they
do the entrance of the suns rays filter
ing through. escape much the s-orchng.
as they do not receive the full force OF
the heat.
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SOILED TOILET ARTICLES
INJURE THE COMPLEXION

A crusade against the use of toilet ar
ticles that are not fresh and clean
should be made among women. For 1t is
injurious to their complexion to dust on
powder, etc, with puffs and pads that
are soiled. Incidentally the business Of
hair brushes is harmful. as Is the dirt
left between the teeth of combs. while
wash cloths intended to be white are
often linen shade, and Yet the user
fails to realize that the cloth is dirty.
There is no excuse for the dinginess of
any of these agents for all wash. and
that they may not be forgotten a woman
should have a regular day for the task
and devote about fifteen minutes TO Ii.
That this cleansing may be done in the
easiest though thorough fashion, bottle
of ammonia should he within easy reach
Of the washstand \ few drops OF this
In the water will simplify the task.
To freshen brush. the hair must be
taken out with the comb. In the basin
there should be four or five inches of
warm water, in which Is at least half a
teaspoonful OF ammonia. Then hold the
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brush by the handle and dip the bristles
under water, shaking quickly that water
may penetrate to the nnermost group.
In an instant the dust will begin to
come out, and the bristes Will look clean.
They should be rinsed in two waters, the
last cold, to prevent the brush from be-
coming soft. The work will take less than
five minutes. To dry. the brush must be
stood on end that the water may run off
quickly.
The best way l know for cleansing
combs is to scrub them under water with
d stiff brush and then wipe carefully. Old
tooth brushes that have been thoroughly
cleansed first are excellent for this pur-
pose.
Lambs WOOL face powder pads look
like new if squeezed many times between
the hands under water. The same method
Is applied for rfnsing. and then the wool
is put into the sun. where the air may
circulate freely. Powder puffs sometimes
look fresh if plunged into boiling water
and then put i'll the sun, but the treat
ment frequently ruins them.
Face cloths should be put into the fam
lily laundry every week. for only in this
way will they improve and not injure the
complexion
MARGARET MI\TER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-07

As a famous actress recently said. Nobody
loves fat woman. You ought to reduce your
weight al least 90 pounds. Even though other
remedies have failed. try this: Dissolve ounces
Of parnotis in a pint of hot water and take a
tablespoonful before each meal. This remedy
Is perfectly harmless. and docs not require
dieting. l am sure it will do you world Of
good and enable you to regain your former
stylish. slender figure
Anna L.: III Don't use soap when shamp3oing
II does more harm than good. II makes the
hair stir and leaves the scalp harsh and dry.
Try shampooing your hair every two weeks with
teaspoonful Of canthrox dissolved in a cup of
hot water. / never any other kind Of
shampoo. Canthrox fathers freely and gives A
delightful shampoo that dries quickly II cleans
the hair and scalp nicely and stops all irrita-
tion. You can get canthrox shampoo at al
most any shampoo parlor. or you can buy can
throx from Your druggist and prepare the sham
poo at home. 1t makes the hair soft and glossy
- For genuinely good hair tonic, see answer
TO Katie ID.
Louise L.: Men certainly can't he blamed for
admiring pretty women. The woman with a
clear. fresh-looking. youthful complexion de-
serves attention. IL YOU want to get rid of that
shiny, greasy. muddy look to your complexion
the next time you 30 to the drug store. get 4
ounces Of spuf-max and dissolve IL in 4 half pn
of hot wafer and add = tcaspoonfuls Of glycer-
inc. This lotion will rub OF like face pow.
der but will clear up and whiten the skin
make 1t soft and smooth and give You a beau
tifui complexion. l find this lotion excellent for
rough. sallow skin. cold sores tan, freckles AMI
pimples. 1t costs very little, and is unaues.
tionably wonderful beautiaer
Florence: That tired feeling you have on aris-
ing every morning shows plainly that your blood
Is not in good order. You ought to take a coed
tonic. The best tonic know Of is made by dis
solving an ounce of kardene and half-teacup-
full OF sugar in a half-pint of alcohol end then
adding enough boiling water 10 make null
quart of tonic. Take 1 tablespoonful ) minutes
before each meal and before retiring 1t will
clear up your blood, relieve you Of that tired.
lazy feeling. give you renewed energy and re-.
move thcse ,imrles from your face. This tonic
will put your blood in good condition and make
you feel Ike new woman. Ny experience
shows this tonic excellent one for clearing
up sallow complexion. restoring lost appetite
removing liver blotches. skin eruptfons and ton.
ing up the system generally.
Read Mrs. Martyrs book Beauty" s.
-Advt.
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If YOU want work read the want COL
umns of The Star.
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FadS for Women.

An exceedingly smart and Incidentally
pretty evening frock. the model so simple
1t could be safely attempted at home, Is
made from pale banana silk null in
jacquard effect. although any dainty ma
terial will be effective.
There is full skirt. caught with a
shirr1ng thread half way down ton u
cord) that is sewed to IA foundation so
the upper portion puffs slightly over the
lower, which, by the way, suggests deep
gathered fiounce.
The waist is gathered to round yoke
Of net and bouses over girdle of flow
cred ribbon. Tiny yellow roses outline
the yoke. The sleeves are full at the
top ard fall over long mitten cuffs OF the
yoke material at the elbow.
For those who have adopted the plain
couture arranged with strands of straight
hair pinned close to the head. miiliners
have brought out a special hat.
III is called the mOrjik cap and fits
close to the head. 1t is made from velvet
fur cloth. etc. The only trimming is a
stiff aigrette at left side front or couple
of ostrich feathers, apparently preparing
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Care of the Feet.

Thin blood is often the cause of cold
extremities during the winter, and me
remedy for this as rule means a visit
to the physician. incidentally, the taxing
Of a tonic in which there is Iron may
oe beneficial. In which way this is to be
done and the quantity. only a physician
should dictate.
When il comes to local Applications
both for hands and feet, some sugges-
tons that l can make Will help to lessen
the discomfort In the first place botfi
extremities must be rubbed and exercised
twice a day This will set the blood run
ming more briskly through the chilled
parts and makes warmth. There is no
better exercise for the hands than to
shake them briskly from the wrists. nut
the fingers must be devitallzed, that Is.
made quite limp. or the movement Will
not help. "Devitalize'' is to make life
less. and as soon as this is done the mn
gers can be shaken as though they were
strips of cloth. In this motion one VIII
feel the thumb strike the fingers and the
fingers hit against each other. OF course
the hand is held out from the bouN. the
arm to the wrist being stin. ana shakthS
lis done for several minutes first with one
hand and then with the other.
Afterward the hands are rubbed To-
gether briskly. each finger being worked
separately. This should be repeated sew
eral times through the day.
IT is useless to put the hands INTO NOT
water for il only reddens them. causing
them to swell, and the warmth Impaired
Is not permanent.
When going into the street the most
protectio that can be given them Is ny
putting on loose pair of kid gloves
0ooSeaess being in order that circulation
shall not be impeded) and drawing over
them another pair of WOODEN or some eN-
treme.y thick fabric. This will keep the
fingers warmer than will the use of Il
muff. Wooden gloves alone are useless.
for SO porous are they that the warmth
they generate escapes and the skin be-
comes chapped. Kid should always be
worn beneath WOODEN gloves.
For the feet there are local applica-
tons which will stimulate warmth. The
best exercise is to twist the foot III all
directions from the ankle. One expert in
devitaliziug can Shake the foot from the
ankle as the hand is done from the wrist.
but this takes skill. Twisting in all di
rertioas and thrnSting out the toes will
do much toward stimulating the blood.
After that. morning and night. thor
ough rubbing with turpentine Will be
warming, for the application brings the
blood to the surface
An inner sole of felt or wool put into
street shoes will help in preventing chill.
and one who does not wish to wear cash
mere stockings may draw on a pair of
mems cashmere socks over the usual
stockings when going out.
MARGARET MIXTER
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Chocolate Cream Candy.

Boil together four cups granulatetl
sugar and one-half cupful sweet cream.
Dissolve a pinch of soda in a Gun of
water and add with a tablespoonful of
butter
Cook the mixture until Il thick sirtlp.
Place i'll another saucepan one-half cup
full of sweet cream and -four. table
spoontuls grated chocolate and simmer
gently on the back of the fire until the
mixture is thick.
When the white mixture is ready to
take from the fire. stir in quickly two
teaspoonfuls vanilla extract then sift two
large spoonfuls into the chocolate mix
ture and turn the remainder onto n but
tered dish Pour the chocolate mixture
over this. and soon as cool enough IN
handle, pull and cut into pieces, This
makes the striped candy
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Miss G.. T.: Your letter really amused me-
You are entirely too feshy To he charming 1t
is no wonder your sweetheart appears to care
81 little for you since you have grown SO feshy
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Glazed Fruits.

Glazed fruits make delightful additions
10 the box Of holiday candy. TO make
them cut Malaga or Tokay grapes from
their punches. leaving the stems long.
Dus- carefully and be sure they are free
from moisture. Holding them by the
stems, dip ore at time in some melted
fondant and place on oiled paper to dry.
Mandarin oranges separated in sections
and dried in warm place until the
skin on the outside is perfectly free from
moisture make a satisfactory slace, as
also blanched almonds. Brazil nuts, wal
nuts aud chestnuts