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The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18

- ACRAMENTO, Jan. 1.-THE Sac
ramento river has again at
tanned dangerous flood flow.
Annually the land owners of this
valley fear the probability Of
heavy and bad winter with its con-
sequent flood and possible devasta-
ton of vast acres ges of reclaimed
land.
Last evening. January IS, at
o'clock, while viewing the rising
waters which were creeping up the
levees at the rate of two inches
per hour, the situation clearly en-
phasized the extreme necessity for
some change in Sacramento river
conditions. On the Yolo side. oppo-
site Sacramento city, the levees in
a number Of places were being
overtopped by the vast sheet of
food water. The gauge near the
railroad bridge stood at % feet
above datum. and the floor beams
of the bridge were but about II
inches from the waters level. With
this elevation of food waters the
situation was alarming.
The river basins were rapidly fill
ing with water, and what would
happen at other points above Sac
ramento city was problematical.
The struggles of the reclamation
people to meet these conditions
have been going on for years in
most unsystematic manner, in the
endeavor to keep the food waters
from the rich valley lands.
The present scheme of reclama-
ton in the Sacramento valley has
grown from a start made on Grand
island in 1852 or 1853. From this
start levee after leyee was thrown
up TO reclaim more land,~unt it
reached its present status. No con-
troll has ever been exercised over
where the levees should be built
nor how they should be construct
ed. but each man, district or city
worked out his or its own saliva
ton.
At this time new districts are
formed to further reclaim the lands
of the river basins without much
study or thought of the effect on
the whole reclamation work of the
valley. If we were to reclaim Sut-
ter basin, Yolo basin. Butte basin,
Colusa basin and the smaller Amer
lean basin without studying the
needs Of the river capacity for
flood waters, soon would the levees
be constructed to such a height
that the cost of maintenance would
be almost prohibitiVe. For example,
should we endeavor to carry all
waters entering the Sacramento val
ley above Sacramento city between
the levees as now located, it would
necessitate a levee 20 feet higher to
permit the food flow to pass a
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18

waters will naturally mean that the
river, which now carries all the
water it can hold. must take on an
extra burden.
The strengthening of the river
channel by cutting away some of
the more pronounced points has
been suggested as a remedy. This
would increase the discharge of the
river, but likewise Increase the
strain on the levses, for 1t would
have g. very pronounced effect on
the current The force of the freshet
is comparatively pacified under
present conditions because of the
crooked course travelled over. With
straight channel the flood would
reach here in force, in much quicker
time and perhaps before the river
could discharge.
The Dabney plan of drainage
forms a good basis for work in this
section. 1t is some years behind
the times, but it has been modern
lied by the Grunsky- Manson report.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
PANTRYMAN'S CHEEKS
LACERATED BY ICE PICK
Frank Grant Believes That Bell
boy Attacked Him

With an ugly cash on each side of
his face, Frank Grant a pantryman in
the Arlington hotel, was taken to the
central emergency hospital last night
for treatment He told the police that
he had been struck in the face with an
ice pick, the instrument penetrating his
cheeks. He said that he did not know
who assaulted him, but believed IL was
one Of the bellboys in the hotel. The
police viii investigate.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
CATS REsTRrcT PLAGUE

Consul John II. Snodgrass of Kobe
reports that since Doctor Koch advised
the keeping of cats as the best means
for the prevention of plague, the
Japanese authorities have been active
in investigating the number of cats
maintained and their relative value.
The result of Investigations made by.
the police shows that there are $3.50
cats kept in Osaka, a city of 100000
people, the families, where cats are
there are 1856 homeless cats. It is
noteworthy that in certain parts of
that city, recognized as more liable to
plague, no cats are found.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
|LILIUOKALANI BELIEVES
SHE'LL GET PREPARATION
Confident Congress Will Make
Up Her Great Financial Loss

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.-Lydia Ka-
mekana Liliuokalani, former queen of
the Hawaiian islands, who is here MAX
ing an appeal to congress for compen-
sation for the crown lands. which she
lost when the islands were annexed
to the United States, said today in an
interview with the Associated Press
that she believes congress will make
some reparation for her great financial
loss.
PROFESSOR BADE RETURNs-Berkeley.
Jan. 11.-Prof- William Frederick Bade Of the
Pacific Theological seminary returned today from
Washington. d. G.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
AMERICAN ADMIRALS
ENTERTAINED IN CHILE
Reception Held in Honor oi
Warships at Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Chile, Jan IA spe-
cial concert was given at the Naval
club last evening in honor of the Of
1cers of the American warships. Ad-
mirals Simpson and Martinez of the
Chilean navy received the visitors. Rear
Admiral Swinburne, commander of the
American fleet, returned from Santiago.
where he paid his respects to the presf-
dent, and was in time to be escorted to
the banquet following the concert
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
A LOTTERY ron SCIENCE

NJ. Georges Besancon, secretary of
the Aero Club de France. proposes to
raise by means of national lottery
the sum of $I,000.000 to be devoted to
the construction of fleet of aero
planes and navigable balloons for the
national defense. The scheme is said
to be making good progress.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
e. II. HARTMAN VISITS
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL,
Four Hours Stay the Cause of
Considerable Speculation

WASHINGTON, Jan. I7.-E. H. Har-
riman passed four hours IN Washington
arose as TO the purpose Of his visit
Immediately after reaching here he
went to his hotel. where he denied
himself to all callers. After luncheon
he took an automobile ride, later leav-
ing for Augusta Ga
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18

lieve that in taking West to the polls
Sheriff Chatham technically permitted
him to escape from jail and should be
held answerabke for it.
When questioned regarding the no.
torious Northern gambling hell fla
grantly conducted near the county line
by John Marchbanks, Chatham admit
ted sublime ignorance of It's evil char
acter. Il was there twice and saw
nothing wrong" said Chatham yester-
day. Il had man there two days at
one time and he didn't report any vio-
lations of the. law. 1 can't devote all
my time to investigating that place.
No, it isn't true that I'm getting $4,000
month or any money for protecting
the Northern
To Call Northern" Owners
1t Is probable that Mashbanks will be
called before the grand jury, and
Jimmy Coffroth, supposed to be part
owner in the Northern, may also be
summoned. However. the tenure of the
present grand jury is nearly over, as it
will be discharged late in this week. a
fact which limits it's work. Heretofore 1t
has been rendered practically impotent
by Bullock's inaction.
Chatham is entering on his third year
as sheriff. He was seen yesterday at
his handsome new bungalow in Red
wood City. He tells his friends that
the materials for the house-which is
finished in hardwood and In splendid
taste and style-were the gift to him of
his brother.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
MANY INJURED IN
RIOT AMONG SOCIALISTS
Demonstration Was Being Made
in Behalf of Electoral Reform

DRESDEN, Jan IA socialist dem
onstration today in behalf Of electoral
reform led to q serious riot in which
20 persons wereeseriously and at least
100 slightly injured.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
Levees at CoIusa Break

COLUSA, Jan. 1.-THE Sacramento
river broke through the levees at eight
different places south Of Colusa last
night and today. flooding thousands Of
acres Of grain land. The damage will
be heavy. as much Of the land had al
ready been sown to grain, which has
been ruined by the water. Telephone
lines on both sides Of the river are
down A slight drizzling rain fell to-
day and is continuing tonight. The
river. however, appears to have reached
its highest stage during the present
storm ard tonight appears TO be slowly
falling
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
Pharmacist Wanted at Jail

The board of health has asked
the supervisors that a licensed phar-
macist be secured to handle drugs
at the county jail. At present the
work is done by 'trusty," but on ac-
count of its Importance and the danger
of opium being smuggled to the pris-
oners the commission asked for a
change.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
ORIGIN OF COCOA

Choco. an Indian word meaning drink,
was the father of chocolate, was cor
rupted by the Spanish into cacao and
by the English into cocoa
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
Danger Past at OroviIIe

OROVILLE. Jan. 1.-THE Feather
river here has fallen II feet since the
water began TO recede and all danger
here is past
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
We subsides at Red Bluff

RED BLUFF. Jan. 1.-THE Sacra-
mento river at this point reached its
highest stage last night and has been
falling rapidly today. A slight rain
IS falling but not sufficient TO affect
the water courses
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
piles Cured I'm 8 to IA Days

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any case
OF Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles
in to "A days or money refunded. SOC.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
Steam Pipes Allowable

The city attorney has advised the
supervisors that they have power
to grant revocable permits for the in
stallation in the streets of steam pipe
systems in accordance with the gen
eraI regulations governing the open
ing of streets, etc.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
WATERS SUDSIDE IN
REGION OF CAPITAL
Railroad Conditions Worse;
Track Between Sacramento
and Webster Washed Out

OF the big wave is passing. The levee
viii be patrolled. however, and care
ful watch viii be kept on the rises
above this city until such time as the
river shall have dropped 10 a point
where there is no longer any possi-
bility OF a break. The river at
o'clock tonight registered 2S.9. a fall
OF four-tenths Of g. foot since the high
stage Of last night The current is
much swifter and the crest Of the wave
IS believed TO be almost past this point
The break at the Chickory ranch
which checked the rise Saturday night
and relieved conditions opposite this
city has been growing all day and
this evening water was pouring over
the levee in a solid stream a mile or
more wide.
Smaller Breaks Reported
There are number Of smaller breaks
on the Yolo side in that vicinity, and
as q result water is backing up into
Broderick across the river from this
city. II stands tonight four and FIVE
feet deep in several OF the streets and
families have been moving into upper
stories or are bringing trunks across
the bridge preparatory to remaining
in this city until the high water re-
.cedes.
In many places the water is within a
foot or two Of the top Of the levee, and
g heavy wind would cause washing
that might result in serious breaks. So
far. however. there has been little dam
age below this city except in the dis
trict flooded by the break at Chickory
ranch. Captains Of river boats and per
sons who have gone down the river
from this city in launches declare that
so far the Chickory break is the only
one Of Consequence. but everywhere the
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watch is kept on the food water.
Captain J. H Lowry Of the San Joa,-
ouin No. 4. which arrived from San
Francisco tonight, says there is no
danger in the island district. Grand,
Sherman, Merret and other islands have
four TO five feet Of levee above the
water.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
BULLOCK UNDER
FIRE BY JURY
District Attorney of San Mateo
County Accused of Juggling
Building Contract

Continued From Page 1
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
BONDS NEEDED FOR
FUND OF TEACHERS
Trustees Decide to Bid for
$50,000 of City Issue at the
Next Advertised Sale
Civil Service Report

The civil service commission fled
its annual report with the board Of
supervisors Saturday.
The report says that there are now
2,181 persons in the citys employ un-
der civil service rules and that during
the year 1896 persons took some one
of the 20 various examinations held
Examinations for clerks, stenogra-
piers. watchmen. fremen and other
positions will be held soon
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-18
Levee Breaks Near Chico
Slides Delay Trains

REDWOOD CITY. Jan. 17--Reports
received from the coast side give in
formation Of several slides on the
Ocean Shore railroad near the san
Pedro tunnel The company has three
steam shovels at work clearing the
tracks. During the stoppage of traffic
trains have been run up to each side
of the danger point, passengers being
transferred from train to train
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02

Levi Strauss No. l overalls at Joe
Smyth's.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-06-02
WATER

Notice is hereby given that the
ate was turned on in Odd Fellows
and Masonic Cemetery on April Is.
water rent is now due and payable
to c. II. Peters, Secty. at 40 East
Musser street. Prompt attention is
requested. g. +. QUITS.
{. +. Peters, Secty. President.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

Cutting wood on the Ryland and
Walsh tract, Bockel tract, Andy Hood
and Edwards tracts and hauling same
therefrOm, also all other forms of tres
pass on these places are hereby pro-
hibited under penalty of the law.
ChaS. Weydert.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on ROsedOwn plantation
is positively prohibited under penalty
of trespassing.
The public is warned against buy
ing fire wood, post or timber from ten
ants on Rosedown, Texas and Hazel
wood plantations. Jas. p. Bowman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25
No TreSpaSS.

Crossing the rear of property, below
True Democrat Otficei in st. FranciSville
is hereby prohibited under penalty of
treSpaSS. Persons found crossing
these premises or damaging the fences
will be prosecuted. All permiSSions
heretofore given are hereby revoked.
Mrs. M f. Robinson
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

All parties are hereby notified not
to trespass on the following places;
Green Oaks, Satterwhite and Home
places, with dog, rod or gun. All per-
missions heretofore granted are hereby
revoked. Mrs. &. b. Hamilton.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

All hunting and other trespaSSlng
are hereby forbidden on the Flower
and Magnolia plantations under pen
atty of the law. w. j. Fort.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

From and after this date all hunting
and fishing on the Cottage plantation
are positively prohibited under penal
ty OF treSpaSSing. Any one found on
this place without permission will be
considered treSpaSSing and prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
EDWARD BUTLER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on the Greenwood planta-
ton is positively prohibited under
penalty of treSpaSsing. Any one found
on this place without permission will
beconSidered trespaSsing and prose-
Cuted to the full extent of the law.
Mrs. j. A. VentreSS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

From and after this date all hunting
of any kind on AmbroSia and indie
pendence plantation is positively pro-
hibited under penalty of ueSpassing.
ANY one found on these places without
PERMISSION will be considered trespaSs-
inc, and prosecuted to the full extent
of the law. Mrs. ). II. Barrow
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

All hunting with dog or gun on
Wakefield plantation is hereby pro-
hibited, also all cutting of timber
without permission, or wilful waste OF
timber already cut. All such acts
will be regarded as trespassing and
prosecuted as such.
Mrs. S. II. ALLAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

From and after this date all hunting
and fishing on the Baauchamp place
are positively prohibited under penal
ty of treSpassing. Any one found on
this place without permission will be
considered trespassing and prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
h. |. DANIEL.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

r. YunkeS,
Machine Shop.

| have opened my shop near j.
C. Storms store, and am prepar
ed to do any kind of machine re,
pairing, blacksmithing or plumb,
ing work. All work will be done
satisfactorily and at moderate
prices.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25
TreSpass Notices.

All hunting with dog or gun, or
driving through or off OF any cattle,
on the "RoSale" plantation without
special permission, is positively pro-
hibited. All such acts will be regard
ed as trespaSSing and prosecuted as
such. Mrs. [. X. barrow
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood, timber or stock from
tenants on Oakley, Ogden or Downs
plantations or driving therefrom any
cattle or stock. These plantations are
closed against agents of every deScrip-
ton. Miss Il. Il. Matthews.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

The public is hereby warned that the
Alton Villa, LaySon and Maxwell
plantations are posted against all in
truders and agents of any description.
Mrs. V. u. Howell.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

No trespass with gun, dog, or rod,
or passing through my Woodlawn
Stock Farm allowed under penalty OF
the law against trespaSs.
j. BurruSs McGehee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-09-25

Hunters, fishermen, travelling agents
and peddlerS are prohibited from tres
passing on a. Schlesinger's, Stirling,
Jacko, McGehee and Stewart places
under penalty of the law.
{. Il. TOOraen. Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-27
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
l19 South Fairfax Street,

Alexandria, Virginia.
To Michael J. Colbert, John d. Sulliv,
and John Quinn, directors and stockhoiue:l
Of the Washington National Blu lding snC
Loan Association Of Washington, ID. C., thu
Washington National Building and Loan As
ISOLATION Of Washington, ID. c., Josiah G
Stoddard and Douglass Stuart, receivers fol
the said association, and to the stockholders
and creditors of the said association.
Take notice, That have fixed upon FIJI.
DAY, the thirtieth day of July, 1909, st II
O'Clock q. p., at 1l9 south Fairfax street
Alexandria, Virginia. as the time and place
for executing the decree entered by the Cor
poration Court Of the city of Alexandra, on
the first day Of uly. 1909, in certain suit
in chsncefy therein depending. wherein
Michael J. Colbert, and others are complain
ants, and the Washington National Building
and loan ASS citation Of Washington, ID. C.,
is defendant, by the terms Of which decree |
am required TO ascertain and report the debts
and liabilities Of the said association, its a'sets
and their value, al 1.-The deots Of said associs-
ton, and the priority, If any, and to further
ascertain and report the various classes OF
stock, and whether or lot there is any pref
erencs or priority amongst the said classes,
with the end in view that the assets OF the
said association may be distributed, and any
further matter or thing that any party IN
interest may require or to the commissioner
NAV seem material or pertinent
Given under ny hand this lSth dsy Oh
July, 1909.
H. NOEL GARNER, Commissioner.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-27
alexandria 6azette.
TUESDAY EVENING. JULY q. 1909.
DIAMONDS IN CHEESE.

Following the discovery that diamond
rings and other valuable Jewels were
being struggled into New York in ship
msnts of cheese, and that some New
York importers were evading the pay
ment Of duty by having concealed in
layers of meme too fragrant cheese boxts
articles subject to duty, Collector Loeb
has made ruling that these importa-
tions must be limited to single layers.
Cheese imported In bulk must be in
such shape that the inspectors can make
an examination without hsndling the
article. The necessity for this order
arose from the fact that the shippers OF
the rich foreign cheeses used them to
ship to American jewel importers articles
upon which the government was en-
titled to q considerable import duty.
Hereafter cheese coming into New
York will be In such thiu layers that
Jewels hidden therein can be easily de-
tected, and without personal contact
with the packages, often none too allur-
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-27
8. II. Lnnt. Auctioneer.


by VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- bearing date the 9th day Of December
1907, duly of record in the land records Of the
city of Alexandria, Virginia, in deed book
No. IS, page 400. the undersigned trustees
will at the request OF the board Of directors Of
the German Cooperative Building Associa
ton, No 5, of Alexandra, Virginia, default
having been made in the payment Of the
amount secured by the said deed OF trust, offer
for sale at public auction on
SATURDAY,
the TIN day of August, 1909. ct IL o'clock ms
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market building, all that lot of ground with
the Improvements thereon in the said city OF
Alexandris, and bounded as follows.
Beginning on the east side of Patrick street
10 feet south Of Duke street and on the south
side of an allev 70 feet vide. and running
thence south on Patrick street 10 feet 10 IA
inches; thence east parallel to Duke street 1913
feet, 3 inches to sn alley; thence north 10 feet,
10 IA inches to the first named alley, ana
thence west 1913 feet, inches to the begin
ming, with the use Of both alleys and all APP
purtenances.
Terms Of sale Cash. Cost Of conveysncing
at the expense Of the purchaser.
JOHN d. NORM0YLE,
HENRY BLADDER, Trustees.
P. NJ. BRADSHAW.
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