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The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
BLACK WALNUT IS
CROSSED WITH OAK
Professor of Genetics ,at the
u. of C. Evolves New Type
of California Tree

E.. B. Babcock, professor of gem
etics at the University of California,
has evolved new type Of California
walnut by crossinb the California
black walnut with the familiar coast
live oak. The result, obtained from
nuts produced by female walnut
flowers pollinated with live oak pol
len, is "a seedlings, which are now
growing on the campus in Berkeley.
Professor Babcocks experiments
extended over six years. In study
ing the origin of a form of the Cali
fornia walnut he found it advisable
to make the hybrid of oak and wal
nut. Oak pollen was used in walnut
blossoms. which were protected by
paper bags.
reciprocal attempt, that is, an
effort to pollinate live oak blossoms
with walnut pollen. failed to produce.
EXPERIMENTS CONTINUED
The seedlings he had evolved resem-
bic the black walnut in its original
state, but. according to DR.. Thomas
Forsyth Hunt. dean of the college of
agriculture, show great variation. The
second stage Of the experiments is
now being undertaken, Doctor Bab-
cock attempting to grow a second
generation of trees in 1914. These
Will be from crosses made in 1906,
which bloomed last year.
The experiments are now being con-
Quoted in the new department of gen.
etics.
"Genetics," Dean Hunt explains. is
a recently recognized branch Of bio
logical science. 1t is the purpose of
our division of genetics to conduct
original Investigations in the study OF
variation and her edity, Both plants
and animals have certain advantages
and disadvantages as material for use
in the study of genetic problems.
Hence the student of genetics must
be ready to resort to the use Of any
living organism that gives promise of
revealing the natural laws upon
which the future science of breeding
will be founded"
TRYING FOR NEW ORANGE
Another experiment to be under
taken by the college of agriculture
will be an attempt to produce by
grating or crossing by pollination. a
new orange which will be especially
adapted to the soil and climate of
California. If the experiment sue
ceeds. the orange will be the best that
the world has ever known. Not only
oranges. but also lemons and pomelos
will be subjected to such a study.
so far as can be learned" Doctor
Hunt said, there are many good va
rieties of these fruits which have
never been tested in the state. One of
the features of the citrus station
grove of the University of California
will be a variety orchard where it is
planned to have growing ultimately
the largest number of citrus varieties
to be found anywhere in the world
"All foreign varieties should be
imported and tested under our con-
ditions. and this will be one of the
features of the work.
QUESTION OF STOCKS
THE question of stocks has been
neglected, and here, as in the case of
1t is by no means certain
that the best sort are being used 1t
may be that 1t Will be possible to
breed a stock especially for California
that will be superior to
any of the types now used. A thor
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
Football Champions
Guests at Press Club

A supper and entertainment for the
ALL Blacks, the visiting New Zealand
football champions, was held last
evening at the Press club. A bronze
football, the trophy for the Portola
championship, was presented to them
by William Unmack of the Portola
athletics committee, along with indi-
vidual trophies. Douglas Erskine pre-
sided, while w. w. Naughton well
coined the visitors and George Mason,
manager of the New Zealand team,
responded.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
Thousands Stand in
Rain to Honor Busch

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 23.-Thousands
sttod in the rain with bowed heads
as the catafalque of Adolphus Busch,
heaped with flowers. was taken from
the special train that bore it from
New York and transferred to the
brewers home in Busch place.
All the employees of the Busch
brewery were present and others
swelled the crowd on hand to more
than 5000.
The public will be allowed to view
the body Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
Wisconsin Professor
And Historian Dead

MADISON, Wis, Oct 23.-Dr. Reu-
ben G. Thwaites, historian, author
and lecturer Of the University of Wis
consin. superintendent of the Wiscon-
sin Historical society and for 20 years
its secretary, and former managing
editor of the Wisconsin State Journal,
is dead of heart failure, aged so years.
One son, Frederick, survives him be-
sides the widow.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
O. E. S. BaIIoting for
Officers Not Finished

SANTA CRUZ, Oct. 23.-The elec-
tion Of officers by the Grand Order of
Eastern Star shows slow progress, al
though balloting for various candi-
dates occupied the greater part of
yesterday The leading officers
elected thus far are:
Worthy grand patron, Fred Kfncafd,
Stockton; worthy grand matron, Mrs.
Minnie Hiner, Los Angeles: associated
grand matron Mrs. Coate. Los An
geles; grand secretary, Mrs. Kate
Whats, San Francisco (re-elected) !.
grand treasurer, Mrs. Strong, Ala
m eda
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
WILL OFFER $4,675, 900 OF
HARBOR BONDS FOR SALE

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 23.-State
Treasurer Roberts will offer for sale
s4,675, 900 worth of San Francisco har-
Dor Improvement bonds on November
81, according to announcement made
here today If the entire lot is sold
the harbor commissioners hope to
complete their plans Of Improvement
before 1915.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
Former u. S. Senator
In Homestead Rush

vALENTIE, Neb.. Oct. 23.-Among
those registered by proxy for the
abandoned Fort Niobra lands was
former United States Senator William
v. Allen of Nebraska.
The total registration for the gov
ernment land drawing so far is 56, 1T.
There are only three more days Of
the registration period.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
Thugs Armed With
RevoIvers Hold Up
And Rob Two Women
Highwaymen, Scared by Outcry, Run
Away, but Take Handbag
Containing Money

Two women were held up at Clay
and Franklin streets last night, the
first holdup of its kind for long
time in the city. Mrs Milton Andros
and Mrs. Robert Cotton. who live at
1921 Clay street. were ordered by two
men with revolvers to hold up their
hands. A timely outcry by Mrs. Cot
ton scared the men away, although
the men took her handbag, containing
some small silver
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
LIGHT FOR REDDING ROCK

The commissioner of lighthouses
announces that on or about December
Is the government will establish
light of $40 candlepower on Redding
rock, the exact position of which is
latitude Al degrees 20 minutes 20 sec
onds north, longitude 124 degrees 10
minutes 35 seconds west. The light
will be 116 feet above water and will
give one flash every 10 seconds.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
LOWS CANDIDACY INDORsED

At the last meeting of the Susan B.
Anthony club, Mrs. Austin Sperry.
president, held at the residence of
Mrs. Low, 204S Baker street. the can
didacy of j. o. Low for tax collector
was unanimously indorsed.
The club had a debate on why
Minimum Wage Law Can Not Make
Girls Moral"
The next meeting of the club will
be at the residence of Mrs. G. w.
Pringle, 1928 Haight street.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23

ough investigation will be made of
the whole stock question. The char
acters should be thoroughly analyzed
in order that we may be in a position
to know what materials we have to
work with in producing ideal varie-
ties"
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23

Queen Conchita lays down her scep-
ter mt the end of four days. rule, but
The Call In I'm for long, long reign.
you.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23

Portola souvenirs are plentiful, but
the best souvenirs are copies OF Inc
Call. and only n cent apiece.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23

GOSSIP ALONG GAS ROW

One of the big features of the Por-
tola parade tomorrow will be the au-
tomobiles in line According to re-
ports of Frank Carroll. who has
charge of this feature, the decora-
tions and the great number and va
riety of machines will be an inter-
esting part of the parade and a good
demonstration of the popularity of
motor cars in this city. A number
of agents have made special prepara-
tions for the event and will have
some finely decorated machines in
line.
One of the largest single contracts
for electric vehicles ever closed in
this state has just been consummated
by Norman Taylor. western repre-
sentative Of the Baker Electric COM
pany. Taylor placed an agency for
the Baker electric vehicles with Gra-
ham & Lomis of Sacramento, with
an order for 20 of the new type of
these machines. This would not be
machines, but when such an order is
placed for electric vehicles it fur
nishes a good proof of the future sale
of this type of car.
Arthur S. Chisholm has Joined the
sales force of Bekins & Speers, dis
tributers of Lozier cars Chisholm
is well known in the local trade. hay-
ing been associated with several OF
the largest establishments during the
last few years. He has been con-
nected recently with the F. B.
Stearns branch in this city and Los
Angeles.
According to advices received yes
terday by E p. Brinegar, A. r. Par
ington, one of the prominent officials
of the Lincoln Highway association,
will come to San Francisco within
the next few days for a conference
with Brinegar and others interested
IN the proposed highway. While he
is here it is expected that definite
plans for raising subscriptions for
the road will be formed.
w. l. Hughson. president OF the
Pacific Kissel Kar branch, returned
yesterday from an extended tour In
the southern part of the state. Hugh
son has agencies and representatives
in Los Angeles and other points In
the south and it was for the purpose
of visiting these that he made the
trip. He reports good business pros
poets both for Kissel Kars and trucks.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23

This period of reveIry Is most re-
freshing. Subscribe for The Call
and revel daily in the good things 1T
Offers.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
Weather Report

SAN FRANCISCO. THURSDAY, OCT. %.
SPECIAL CALIFORNIA REPORTS
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-23
QUESTION OF STOCKS

The question of stocks has been
neglected, and here. as in the case of
varieties, 1t is by no means certain
that the best sort are being used 1t
may be that 1t Will be possible to
breed a stock especially for California
conditions that will be superior to
any of the types now used. A thor
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-02-27

and worn; the lires so faint and deli
cate, they seemed almost to escape
him.
How strange. after aII these years. the
sight Of your handwriting,-an now, to
be writing you! Yet is 1t meet-to say
farewell For that which you have heard
mon ami, is true l am going to die You
say, you heard I was not we'll; 1 answer
what really you heard; the question, mon
ami, beneath your words, And
dying, it is well with me. 1 have wronged
no soul on earth-except you, my friend
and you forgive me. 1 had hoped
the years would efface that old memory
You say they have not. 1t is wise
you are going away.
The reader paused; listened to the
sea; the moaning and signing, like
voices on the wings of the storm.
You speak in your letter about trick
ery"-used to estrange us! Think no more
of it, I beg you. What is past, is gone
as 1, part of that past, when we were
boy and girl tOgether-soOn shall be. And
come not near the Mount. There can be
no meeting for US on earth. I send you
my adieu from afar. It is only u
shadow that speaks mon ami.
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CHAPTER xxxiiI.
On the Sands,

A man, bearing in his arms the mo-
tionless form of woman, paused later
that night in the shadow of a low
stone hovel, near the lower gate of
the Mount. AS he crouched beneath
the thatch projecting like the rim Of
an old hat above him his eyes, eager,
fierce, studied the distance he had yet
to traverse from the end of the mar
row alley, where he had stopped, to
the open entrance at the base of the
rock to the sands. The goal was not
far; but few moments would have
sufficed to reach it; only between him
and the point he had so long been
striving 10 attain, an obstacle, or group
Of obstacles, interviewed Before a
bonfire Of wreCkage of stuff-furniture
and household goods-seyeral ragged,
dissolute fellows sat with bottles be-
fore them, drinking hard and quarrel.
ing the while over number OF glitter
ing gems, gold snufFboxes and trinkets
of all kinds.
This bit of ivory for the white
stone"
Add the brooch!"
mot I! Look at the picture! Her
ladyship, perhaps!"
They have not found herr"
No; for all the searching! But she
Is somewhere; can't have escaped
from the Mount. And when the drabs
and trulls lay hands on herr"
"Ay, when!" casting the dice.
The man, peering from the alley,
hesitated no longer; behind sounded
the footsteps Of others, and gather
ing his burden more firmly, he strobe
boldly forth toward the group and the
gate. At his approach, their talk
a targon Of thieves Latin" that
smacked more Of the cabarets of Paris
than those of the cOast-momentarily
ceased; beneath lowering brows, they
stared hard.
What have you there, comrade ?"
said one.
Look and sect" answered the man
In rough tone.
Poor booty! A womanH quoted an
other with harsh laugh. You're
easily pleased. As If wenches were
not plentiful enough on other occa-
aions. without wasting tiAss on q night
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=:::ade 20 reeI welcome ana at nome
there, seemed now, perhaps, to herself.
a little out of place, like a person that
has wandered from a world of her own
and strayed into another's. Cross-cur.
rents, long at strife in her breast
surged and flowed fast; the while she
seemed to listen to my lord, who ap-
peared now in lighter, more airy hui
NOR. And as she sat thus, with fair
head bent little, she could but hear.
at times, above the medley of tones
and the sound of servants footsteps
in Gathering wooden shoes, the voice
of the Black Seigneur-now pledging
toast to old Pierre; anon discussing
winds, tides, or ships! A free ~
less voice, that seemed to
from the past-to stir anew bright,
terrible flames.
Daylight slowly waned; lights were
brought in, and, the meal over, olcf
Pierre pushed back in his chair. My
lady rose quickly; looked a little con-
STRANGELY at the company, at the Mar
quis, then toward the door. Anticipat-
ing her desire, attributing to it, per-
haps, a significance flattering to his
vanity, the young nobleman expressed
a wish for stroll; sight of the gar
den. At once she assented; slight
tint now on her cheeks, she moved
to the door, and my lord followed; as
they disappeared, the Black Seigneur
laughed-at one Of Pierre's jokes!
Have l not told it before?" said
the host.
"Have you?" murmured the Black
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ike this, when diamonds ana GOLD are
to be had for the searching"
And silver plates and watches and
rare liquors!" cried a third in knaves'
argot. Every one, however, to his
TASTE; An you prefer a hght-of-love,
TO light such as these have" juggling
with the gems, you but stamp your
self a fool"
You're welcome to your opinion,
my friend" The man with the bur-
den spoke bruskly. Good night"
"Stay; why such haste? You seem
not bad fellow. Set the wench down.
Well have sight of her, and, perhaps"
with coarse eXpletives, eff she's a
pretty face, and taste for this fiery
liquor the old monks laid down, we'll
find a gewgaw or two to her likingI"
But the man made no answer; was
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CHAPTER xxxIV.
Some Time Later.

The little Norman isle, home Of
Pierre Larocne, so wild and bleak
looking many months Of the year, re-
sembles a Towering garden in tho
spring; then, its lap full Of buds and
blossoms, smiling, redolent, it lifts
itself from the broad bosom of the
deep. And all the light embellish-
ments of the golden time it sets forth
daintily; fringing the black cliffs with
clusters Of sea campion, white and
frothy as the spray, trailing green ivy
from precipitous heights to the verge
of the wooing waters, whose waves
seem to creep up timorously, peep into
the many caves, bright with sea-anem-
ones, and retreat quickly, as awed by
a sudden glimpse of fairyland.
Near the entrance of one of these
magical chambers, abloom with
strange, scentless flowers, sat, GER
tain afternoon in April, a man and a
woman, who, looking out over the blue
sea, conyersed in desultory fashion.
From what your father tells me,
Mistress Nanette," the man, an aged
priest, was speaking, "the Seigneur
Desaurac should be here today?"
My father had letter from him a
few days ago to that effect" answered
the young woman somewhat shortly.
LET me see." apparently the old
man did not notice the change in his
companions manner, "he has been
away now about year? 1t was in
July he brought the Governors daugh-
ter to the island one day and sailed
the next" Nanette made a move
ment. How time flies!" he sighed.
Let us hope it assuages grief, as they
say! You think she is contented
here?"
THE Lady Elise? Why not? At
least, she seems SO; has with her,
her old nurse, my aunt, who fortu-
nately escaped from the Mount"
But the death Of her father? 1t
must have been terrible blow-one
not easy to forget"
"Of course" said Nanette slowly,
she has felt his loss"
The old man gazed down. ~ have
sometimes wondered what she knows
about the causes Of the enmity that
existed between his Excellency and
the Black Seigneur?"
The others eyes lifted keenly.
when last did you see her. Father?"
She comes often to my cottage to
walk and"
Talk"
well. yes!" The fine, spiritual face
expressed twinge Of uneasiness.
About the past?"
The priest shifted slightly. Some
times. An old man lives much in the
past and it is natural to wander on
bit aimlessly at times, and"
Confess, Father, she has learned
much from you?" Nanette laughed.
mo, no; l trust"
"Surmised, them" said the girl.
She is one not easily deceived. Clev-
er is my lady! And you talk, she
says nothing, but leads you on! If
there's aught she wishes to learn that
you know, be assured she's found out
from your lips"
Nay; I'll not believe-'tis true once
or twice I've let a word slip. But she
noticed not"
mo Doubt" The island girls
voice expressed fine scorn. How
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eoP>RSn 1908 BY The eo6a5 -,iERRtLl CO.
5E SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Countess Elise, daughter OF
the Governor Of the Mount, has chance en-
coU2teT wish . peasant boy.
CHAPTER 1.-The Mount a small rock
bound island, stood in a vast bay on the
norJi.S este. II coast OF France, and during
the time OF Louis XVI was a government
stronghold. develops JnaU Jne peasant UuA
was the son of Sei@neur Desaurac, nobleman
CHAPTER IIT-Young Desaurac deter
iunes TO secure an education and be-
come gentleman; sees the governor
naughter depart for Paris.
Ch4lFTER Iy-Lady Elise returns aft
or seven years schooling, and entertains
many mobiles.
CHAPTER V-Her Ladyship dances
Win strange fisherman. and call to
arms Is made in an effort to capture a
mysterious LIE Seigneur Nois.
CHAPTER VI-The Black Seigneur es-
capes.
CHATTER .vII-Lady Elise is caught
IN the Grand tide.
CHAPTER vIII-Black Seigneur res
cues, and takes Lady Elise to his re-
CHAPTER IX-Else discovers that her
savior was the boy with the fish.
CHAPTER X-sanchez, the seigneur's
servant, Is arrested and brought before
the governor
CHAPTER XI-Lady Elise has Sanchez
set free.
CHAPTER XII-seigneur and a priest
at the Cookies"
C3ArI Ten -1IIT-Sanchez tells Desaur-
&C that Lady Elise betrayed him, but is
got believed. The Seigneur plans TO re-
Tease the prisoners at the Mount.
A
With her father to spare the lives OF con-
demned prisoners.
CHAPTER XV-Disguised as a pea.
Lady Elise mingles with the people and
hears some startling facts.
CHAPTER XvI--A mysterious Mounte-
bank starts riot and is arrested.
CHAPTER xvII-The Mountebank is
locked up after making close observations
of the citadel, and is afterwards sum-
moned before the governors daughter.
CHAPTER XVIIT-The governor enters
the room during the interview with the
Mountebank.
CHAPTER XIX-As a miserable buff
foon, the Mountebank is released by or
der Of the governor.
CHAPTER XX-Desaurac overpowers
guard and dons soldiers uniform.
CHAPTER XXI-The seigneur success
fully passes guards and finds the Great
Wheel"
CHAPTER XXTT-Jacaues. the jailer,
forced to tread the wheel and bring up
enemies of the governor.
CHAPTER XXIIT-The Black Seigneur
releases the prisoners, but is himself cap
tured.
CHAPTER XXIV-The Marquis de
Beauvillers again visits the Mount.
CHAPTER XXV-The ladies and no.
bles inspect the dungeons; Elise talks to
the Seigneur
CHAPTER XXVI-Lady Elise engages
as maid, Nanette, daughter of Pierre
Laroche, friend of the Black Siegneur
CHAPTER XXvII-Nanette plans to
release the Black Siegneur.
CHAPTER XXvIII-The Marquis and
Lady Elise ride into an ambush.
CHAPTER XXIX-Lady Elise is held
as hostage.
CHAPTER XXX-Prisoners are ex-
changed, My Lady for the Seigneur.
CHAPTER XXXI-The people storm
the Mount and the Black Seisneur tries
to save Elise.
CHAPTER XXXII-Sanchez kills the
governor; the Black Seigneur rescues
Elise.
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Seigneur. "Well, a good jest, like a.
excellent dish, may we'll be servet
twice"
"Humph!" observed the landlord
doubtfully. After pause: 81 suppose
he will be taking her away soon?",
Herr" The young man rose.
"The Lady Elise!'
81 suppose So" shortly.
1--WE shall miss heri" ...Ablev Z,
landlord as he, too, got up and wake
over to the fireplace. Il, who nevei
thought to care for any of the fint
folk-I, bluff old Pierre Laroche!-sa,
We shall miss her."
knows she how it Jared with b
EXcellency's-her father's-estats
That little, or nothing, is left?"
Aye"
And she will agree to the promis
wrote you about?" quickly.
THAT you-now that the right
your name has been vindicated-ar
content to accept half the lands in dis
pute; her ladyship to retain the othe
half?"
yes; in consideration of that whie
his Excellency expended in taxes
small sum!-and what it would co
to carry on veXatious litigation!"
You are strangely faint-hearted /
pursue your advantage" said O.
Pierre shrewdly. But" as the 9th.
made a gesture, 81 put it to her lac
ship as you desired me to, and--D
"She consented?" eagerly.
Pierre shook his head. mo,
capitaine! She will have none
them. And you had heard her.
great wrong was Internationally
accented the word, done the Seignt
Desaurac by my father, which J
now been set right 1T has, I
scented, and would have urged furt
your proposal, when she stopped
Speak no more of this matter!' IT
all she said; but--you should b
seen her face, and how her e
shone."
The young man, looking down, m
no answer. AN you are not s
fed" continued Pierre, breach
question to my lady, yourself"
"I?" A look, half bitter, Gre
the others dark face. Her fa,
enemy! Through whose servant
her misfortunes came about! Tt
vive anew what must so often pas
her mind?"
well, well; no doubt you know
and, certes, now you remind me
did turn cold and distant VIII
spoke Of your coming. But J
prsjudices enter into practi,
cerns-it's on a par-of all
dence! Why, twas not long
brought me a jewel or two;
It seems, had foresight emf
snatch them before fleeing
Mount, and begged me
for our kindness, she -
did. seeing she would not have
erwiss-nor let herself be regaI
ono who could not pay. But I
ness, mon capitaine!"
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