Santa Rosa High School - Echo Yearbook (Santa Rosa, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 304 of the 1908 volume:

Ghe Jlorcupine THE SANTA ROSA NATIONAL BANK United States Depositary CAPITAL $800,600. SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS $50,000 OFFICERS DIRECTORS J. H. Brush, President J. H. Brush E. F. Woodward R. F. Crawford, Vice-President R. F.Crawford J. H. Thompson F. A. Brush, Cashier ae Pp C. B. Wingate, Assistant Cashier F. A. Brush h D. P. Anderson W. C. Grant, Assistant Cashier John Strong Thos. F, McMullin We Solicit Your Patronage ” “HELLO! “Yes, we’re here yet.” “No, we never left with the old year.” “Yes, doing better work this year.” EASTERN STUDIO 521 1-2 Fourth St., Santa Rosa 824a Main St., Petaluma Phone Main 85 Lafferty Smith FUNERAL DIRECTORS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa, Cal. a Paice | UNION Capital $100,000 E. C. MERRITT een, | TRUST-SAVINGS | amas yom omer Depeche Oaly BANK Sem Annually FOURTH STREET AND HINTON AVENUE Telephone Red 1692 Harry K. Kagee THE TAILOR 436 SECOND STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL. BELDEN HEHIR Harness. 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CLARY’S Contents The Exploits of Henri Renard 3 Page 9 The Barricaders s : - - See NG The Winner - - - - BNE abe (2 His Reception 2 3 - - Lee 2 Editorial : S ; SR ae Me Athletics - - - x “ ened Joshes - ‘ - = - Rt ate Children’s Page : “ - - Sua Ads.—Read Them To The Freshmen This issue of The Porcupine is cheerfully dedicated by those who think they have passed the green stage. Ohe Porcupine VOL. XIV. SANTA ROSA, CAL. JANUARY, | 1908 i NO. 5 Prudent People Purchase Prickly Poieaipines The Exploits of Henri Renard. (By His Secretary) The Dexfen Case Six months ago, when I finished my course ‘in Stanford University, I was rather successful in obtaining a position as secretary to Mr. or, better, Monsieur Henri Renard, who had lately established himself in San Francisco ftom Paris, where he had been connected with the secret ‘service, but left on account of political troubles. ; M. Renard has an elegantly furnished apartment of four rooms—two for his ‘office and two ‘for his private use. On his office door, in neat’ black and gold lettering, reads: HENRI RENARD, Counselor and Attorney At Uncommon Law Tracer of Evidence Like most of his nationality, M. Renard is somewhat of an epicure, and often, when I have been working late, I have accompanied him to dinner at “The Poodle Dog,” or some other of the famous old French restaurants. Here he is always in his most entertaining mood—interesting , and full of reminescences. When it comes time for the claret, he is usually in the midst of some ‘Stirring adventure of his French police days. It wasat one of these times that he related to me, but with less mention of his own part, the case that I will repeat. It is an admirable example of ttpon how trivial a thing a man’s life may sometimes hang. oe +c 4c 4c sk THE PORCUPINE In the fall of 1897 the police department of Paris was startled by the murder of Jacob Dexfen, an old and promi- nent English resident of Paris. It was clearly a case of murder, but no motive could be found for the crime, as the house had not been robbed, nor was there knowledge of an enemy who sought the old man’s life. Consequently the guilt fell upon either John Dexfen, who also resided in Paris, a nephew and heir of the murdered man; or upon Jacob Barret, another nephew and second heir, who had come to Paris two weeks previously. The latter proved an alibi. John Dexfen was a middle-aged man of eccentric habits, as he admitted himself. He lived with only two servants, in a rather large house surrounded by spacious grounds. Recently these servants had left him, and he had gotten no others to fill their places, so that now he lived alone in the house. A charwoman came once a week to do the cleaning for him. On account of this fact John Dexfen was unable to prove an alibi, but testified at the inquest that he was at his home at the time of the murder. The next two witnesses gave startling testimony against Dexfen. The first declared that he had passed the house of the murdered man at about the hour of the crime, and had seen a coach dog, with two large black spots upon the back of his neck, standing before the house. The summary of the testimony was that the murderer was accompanied by a coach dog. The next, a police officer, testified to the fact that such a dog as the one described, had been found in the stable at John Dexfen’s place. Then one of Dexfen’s former servants took the stand.. “Did Mr. Dexfen have such a dog as has been spoken of, while you were at his house?” the coroner asked the witness. “Yes,” was the reply. “Describe the dog that Mr. Dexfen had.” i 4 4 THE PORCUPINE “Tt was a coach dog,” said the witness, “that in addition to its numerous spots, had two larger ones, one directly behind the other, on the back of his neck.” “Was the dog there when you left Mr. Dexfen’s service?” “T did not see the dog for three weeks before I left. He was kept in the coach house and Mr. Dexfen himself cared for him.” “Could you recognize the dog?” pate “That is all,” said the coroner. The case was given over to the jury, who rendered the verdict of murder, so John Dexfen was held for further in- vestigation. Dexfen gave bail and the case was set for trial a week later. Menwhile Renard was put on the case by the central office, and together with a man from the coroner’s office, he made a thorough investigation of the Jacob Dexfen house and grounds. An officer had been constantly on guard, so that everything was in the exact condition as it was on the night of the crime. They began with the room in which the old man had died, but it was soon evident that all traces had been covered by the doer of the crime. The whole after- noon was spent in going over the first floor of the house. Two things worthy of note were discovered: The first was a small bottle, without label, partly filled with a colorless and odorless liquid, and which was found lying on the floor of the old man’s bedroom; the other was a book found on the library shelves. The library itself was a small room with book shelves running up to the ceiling on two of the four walls, and containing several hundred volumes of old books, covered with dust and smelling strongly of that odor peculiar to old and musty volumes. Evidently neither the room nor the books had been in use for several months or, perhaps, years. What attracted the attention of Henri Renard on these shelves, was a book with rather fresh finger marks in the dust, and which projected a few inches beyond the others. It was a volume of Longfellow’s poems.. Noth- 8 THE PORCUPINE ing was between the leaves or written on the margins. What. connection did this have with their investigations? Renard answered this question, after pondering a few seconds, by reaching up in the space behind where the book had been. . Nothing was there except a piece of string. He picked it up, but the end appeared to reach somewhere else. He traced it for a few feet, and found that it led to a volume on industrial arts, stuck in behind the other books. Still the question was “What did this have to do with their in- vestigations?” Probably some freakish notion of the, old man, The bottle they took to a chemist to have its con- tents analyzed; the book Renard took home. The investigations were continued a day or two longer by Renard and his associate, and concluded by interviewing the talkative servants. By the day set for the trial, Renard had his theory worked out and backed by proof based on his investigations. One more. link was. necessary, and to obtain this he visited Dexfen. The answer he received to his query made his chain of evidence complete, i.e., that Jacob Barrett had seen the dog belonging to Dexfen when he was in Paris several months previously. This statement, Dexfen said, could be proven by the butler he had at the time. The following is a summary of the evidence gathered by M. Renard, and produced before the court: 1. Barrett was the only occupant of the house at the time, in addition to the old man and two old servants. 2. Both servants claimed that nothing out of the ordi- nary had taken place in the house on the night of the crime. 3. There was not to be found the least sign of an intru- der having effected an entrance to the house. 4. A book upon industrial arts was found hidden in the library. This book was made up of uncut pages, and only those of the chapter on the use of aniline dyes were cut. 5. This book had arrived by mail addressed to Jacob Barrett, and after his arrival. 4 : : : f THE PORCUPINE 6. Barrett knew of the possession of a dog of the afore- said description at the time of his former visit in Paris, several months previously 7, Barrett was the seer heir to Jacob Dexfen’s for- tune. Then the witnesses at the inquest repeated their testi- money, and following came witnesses proving Renard’s in- vestigations. The last witness called was the city chemist, whose testimony was in the form of an affidavit reading: “T Louis Marignan, having duly examined the dog said to have accompanied the murderer of Jacob Dexfen on the night of the crime, and found on the premises of M. John Dexfen find’— -Here everyone in the crowded court room held his breath in expectation, and anyone that noticed Bar- rett, would have seen him turn a shade paler. The reading continued: “That two spots upon said dog’s neck were ap- plied with aniline dyes upon a coal tar base; and further- more, that said spots were made within the last two w eeks.” Immediately the lawyer for the defendant arose: “Would Monsieur Barrett please inform the court upon the connection between the book upon aniline dying and the dyed spots upon the dog’s neck?” he said. Anyone by piecing together this last testimony and that of Renadr, would obtain an outline something of this nature, i.e., That Jacob Barrett had murdered Dexfen, and knowing of the peculiar dog of his cousin, contrived to place the blame on him by having a man testify that the murderer was accompanied by a dog of that description, thus getting him.also out of the way, so that he would obtain the prop- erty of his uncle. But he found that the dog was dead, procuring another of similar size and color, he placed the spots on the neck with dyes. Barrett arose from his seat to answer the question, and steadying himself, opened his lips to speak, but sank back inuttering : “Oh, it’s no use; the game’s up.” 10 THE PORCUPINE On promise of leniency he confessed K ok “But how about the bottle?” I asked my compasior “What was in it?” “Oh,” he replied with a broad smile, “Water, pure water.’ The Barricaders St. Johns, a rather ‘exclusive boys’ school, was situated his guilt. K kK just outside the thriving New England town of L———. It was built in the fashion of an old English place, with ivy- mantled towers, set in the midst of smooth, green lawns, dotted with huge and gnarled old oak trees. The tennis court was inclosed by a high stone wall, the face of which was in full view of the main dormitories. A near neighbor was Westfield Academy, a comparatively new, but flourishing institution. The building stood facing a wide driveway. It was built around three sides of a court, and on the fourth side the court opened into the driveway by two heavy iron doors. Westfield was composed chiefly of town boys, and boys from the neighboring counties. “Country Jakes” they were styled by the aristocratic St. Johns. Each school had its own uniform and military drill, and a strong rivalry existed between them, especially in athletics, where Westfield was usually victorious. It went against the St. Johns boys to be defeated in anything, and when their enemy carried away the cup of the semi-annual field day, the St. Johns boys soothed their wounded pride by proclaiming that the Westfield boys didn’t understand tactics, they played with brute force, and the only thing they knew how to handle was a pitchfork. They further consoled themselves by the refusal of their team to meet Westfield in a game of foot- ball. “Well, they’re the limit. The dear little milksops. I wonder if they expect us to wrap a blanket around the ball gy 1 4 THE PORCUPINE 11 before we kick it,” was the comment of the captain of the Westfield track team. “Well, gee whizz! If I had to bea little dude like that This remark was interrupted by a soft chuckle from Max Carlson, who was held responsible for most of the practical ” jokes played in the academy. “You fellows come up to my room to-night and we'll plan a little harmless revenge,” he said, laughing. The next morning St. Johns woke to find the following legend painted upon the wall of the tennis court: “ St. Johns’ won't play 3ecause they say The Westfield brutes Will win the day. But they won’t play with country Jakes, Whose hands are used to grasping rankes.. Well, sissy boys, just take your knittin’, Or set and tat, for that is fittin. But fellers who have got some sense Don’t care to stay inside a fence. Your legs would make good shinny sticks, Your heads are balls of gas. But we can give you extry licks, Altho’ we get no chance, alas!” That afternoon cards appeared all over the Westfield premises bearing caricatures of members of the Westfield track team, each boy carrying a rake, hoe or pitchfork, while underneath was a mock advertisement, such as “Any one in search of an experienced farm hand, apply at Westfieid Academy.” “Expert broncho busters at Westfield,” etc. On that evening a messenger came from the dean of St. Johns to the head master at Westfield, saying that he feared mischief was afoot. He hoped there would be no unpleas- antness between the schools, and so he would suggest that the master keep a rather close watch upon the boys, as he was doing at St. Johns. THE PORCUPINE The boys were duly watched, and one evening they were sure, from certain signs, that something was about to hap pen. The headmaster called a meeting and it was decided that they should all go to their rooms, put out the. lights and keep watch. If any of the boys went out they would follow them and prevent any mischief. At about ten o’clock their patience was rewarded by see- ing a solitary fgure leave the building and walk quietly down the driveway, dodging into the shadows at every chattce. They as quietly followed, and after a long and chilly walk arrived by a devious route at St. Johns. It was too late. The boys had been there before them, and the one they had followed was merely a decoy, who now mysteriously disappeared. Above the imposing en trance to the main building, above the chiseled “St. Johns,” was a gaudy red “W.” [t was useless to do anything then, so the masters re- turned cold and sold. But the worst was to come. The iron gates into the court were closed fast. One after another the 1asters tried to force them open, but to no avail. Suddenly it dawned upon them. They had been barri- caded. This was the revenge of the boys for the close watch at had been kept upon them. After breaking into the work room they managed to get a mg ladder, and placed it against the gate.. Then one of vem climbed down inside, and after a long intervals suc- ceeded in pulling away the chairs, benches and other furni- ture placed against the door. At about twelve, a group of weary, nearly frozen masters sought their rooms, while their wicked wards dreamed peacefully of the pleasant surprise awaiting St. Johns in the morning. Strange to say there was never any attempt made to catch and punish the barricaders, and to this day the masters are wondering how the boys discovered their plans. THE PORCUPINE The Winner “Hey, wait a minute!” Bob stopped in answer to the summons, and waited for the boys’ basketball team. Lawrence the manager of White gave him a letter which read “Piermont High School has received your letter of the 17th, and will play your team of Cleveland High School in a basketball game on’ November Ist. “Sincerely, “Walter Overton.” “Good! When did you get it?” asked Bob Sanborn, the captain. “This morning. I’ve been searching the earth for you,” was the answer. “Come on, let’s tell the rest of the fellows. They ll yell for joy when they learn that we're going to lick our old enemy on the first of November.” “Yes, if we can lick ’em,” returned the practical Law- rence. “White, you make me tired. Of course we can beat ’em with Knight as goaler. There’s nothing the matter with him, let me tell you. What do you think of him?” “He's all right,” and when Lawrence White said that in that way, he meant. it. The evening of the first of November finally came. It was half after seven, with the game scheduled to start at eight o'clock. Confusion reigned supremely in the dress- ing room: A_ glance into the hall showed the immense assembly awaiting impatiently for this, the most important game of the season. The Cleveland boys were gathered around their. captain, listening intently while he encouraged them. They were going in to win squarely and fairly, in- tending to come out at least a few points ahead of “those old scrubs.” But “those old scrubs” were not so srubby as their opponents thought them to be. In fact at the end of 14 THE PORCUPINE the first half they stood one point ahead of Cleveland. The scoreboard read “6—5.” Five minutes more in which to win the game, with the score just the same as at the end of the first half. Suddenly a shout burst from the excited audience—but it was just as the referee’s whistle blew. Bob had made a splendid field throw, but had Karl Knight, the idol of the school, fouled just before? One referee thought that he had caught the ball and thrown it while he was outside the field. The other thought he was inside, but neither were positive. If the referee who called the foul was correct then, of course; the goal would not count, and Piermont would win, for only two minutes were left, and what could be done in that time? The referees could not come to a decision, so they asked Karl if he were conscious of fouling. Here was a chance to win the game! But he remembered the captain’s words, “Tf we win, it must be squarely,” so with only a moment’s hesitation he answered with a simple “Yes, I fouled.” No more was said. The game was resumed, but Karl was determined to do something. He must make a field throw in those two minutes. Before the Piermont boys had fully recovered themselves from joy over the decision, the ball was in Karl’s hands; in the next second it was on the edge of the basket. Unde- cided whether it would win the game for Cleveland or Pier- mont, it rolled around the rim, then stopped, wavered for a moment before it rolled, not into the basket, but onto the floor. The whistle blew; time was up, so the boys trooped off to the dressing room; that is, the Cleveland boys did. The Piermont boys remained for fully ten minutes, tearing off their high school yells as if they were mad. All Cleveland High School was disappointed in the result of the game, but not in Karl. Honesty is always admired. He was disappointed himself, yet he felt the joy of victory. He had conquered a dishonest impulse. | ! THE PORCUPINE 15 His Reception It was a cosmopolitan audience.. Almost every civilized nation was represented. The majority of those present were Russian Jews and Poles, who had come out of admira- tion for their fellow-countryman. Here and there were a few Americans, whose curiosity had led them to the con- A few Germans and Frenchmen—seekers of the One or two newspaper re- cert hall. best in music—could be seen. porters sat with pencil ready to criticize the recital, but the audience was small. New Yorkers are not given to patronizing unknown pianists, especially when not under the direction of one of their famous managers. For an artist without a’name to give a concert solely by himself was almost unheard of. Jan Marval paced nervously up and down the little room just off the stage. He was buried deep in thought. To- night was his night of all nights. He was about to realize his fondest ambitions. His dreams were about to become realities. For years he had thought of nothing else but to play before an American audience; and now, to-night, just a few feet distant, was that very audience waiting to hear him. He hoped it was large, and that his first appearance in America would be successful. At an early age Jan had shown a remarkable talent for music. His father, being very poor, thought he saw the hope of future wealth in his son, so he kept him practising unceasingly at the piano. The result was natural. At fifteen Jan was a wonder, and at seventeen he made his first tour of Poland. This tour had brought Jan’s father some pecuniary relief, so he now felt that a tour of America would be well. Exaggerated reports had reached distant Poland of the great appreciation shown by the American audiences; of the wild applause and the mad worshipping of pianists by 16 THE PORCUPINE the women; and of the great fortunes that were made each year by foreign artists. For these reasons Jan’s father thought his son would have no trouble in bringing home rich rewards. The big boat was about to leave for America, and Jan had engaged passage., His father, mother, and Nina, his little sister, were at the pier to see him off. It was a sacl parting. With tears in their eyes goodbyes were said. Jan’s mother warned him to be careful, “for America is a dangerous place,” and his father said: “My son, you must play as never before, and bring home much money, and we will buy much land and houses, and be no longer poor.” Jan answered his parents as best he could. He asked little Nina what she wanted from America, and she replied: “Bring me ze doll—vot you call her? Ze Teddy bear?” After a last boodbye he had just time to make the boat, and was soon on his way across the waters. He had difficulty in engaging a manager. In fact, he found it impossible to hire one. Their reasons were many: He was unknown. He would not agree to let his hair grow six months without cutting. He would not agree to act queerly, and to adopt foolish mannerisms. His name did not contain all the consonants in the alphabet, and consist of seventeen or eighteen letters, and it could be easily pro- nounced by everyone. So he was forced to hire a hall, do his own advertising and manage for himself. The result was as I said before—a small ‘audience. Jan had not yet had a glimpse of the little crowd, so he did not know whether failure or success was in store for him. But it was time to begin. As the stage door opened, Jan Marval entered, and advanced to the piano, A still- ness on the part of the audience took the place of the noise of a few moments before. Seating himself before the in- strument he struck a few preliminary chords, and was soon deep into the first number, a Beethoven sonata. The first sight of the audience was a surprise to Jan. He was shocked at the smallness of it, and knew the recital THE PORCUPINE 17 would be a financial failure. He then resolved to make it a musical success. Jan did not play the first movement so well as he might, for he had not fully recovered himself, but in the second he played as he had seldom played before. He did not care about the financial side, but was thinking all the while that if he could make his recital a success from a musical view-point he would then make a name for himself, and that would help in his future concerts. The Sonata was ended, and Jan was making his way to the stage room. He was listening eagerly for the expected applause, which he knew he deserved, but it was very feeble applause that he heard. There is inspiration in num- bers and in a small crowd there is a total lack of it. So it was here. Each person was afraid to start the applause himself, whereas if it had been a large audience they would have risen as one person and have gone wild with approval and appreciation. Almost all of those present realized that Jan was a genius, but their hesitating applause was a puzzle to his ears. It was the same way with the other numbers garian dance by Liszt, and a set of waltzes by Chopin. Each selection was played perfectly, but received little applauce. The last number was Tschaikowsky’s Sixth Symphony—- better known as the “Suicide Symphony.” The composer took his own life immediately after writing down the score, and a few modern musicians have committed suicide just after playing it. It is a wild, weird, morbid selection, filled a Hun- with tragedy, pathos and melancholy. Jan was just in the right mood to interpret this number perfectly. It is safe to say that never before had it been played so well as now. It seemed to voice his feelings better than words could do. With the usual amount of clapping, the audience quietly filed out and hurried home. Jan went back into the stage room and, seizing his hat and coat, walked out into the night. He did not know in which direction he was going, or where he intended to go, but walked blindly on. His first concert was over and he had much to think about. He THE PORCUPINE 18 came to himself at last to find he was on a bridge, one of ‘ the many large ones that span the Hudson. i He stopped walking, and leaned against the railing to 4 review his thoughts. Was this success? If so, he wanted b none of it. Where was the mad worshipping he had heard | of; the wild applause and crowded houses? Could he try | another concert? No, he had failed at one and could not try another. His funds were exhausted, and he was un- known. He tried in vain to place the blame rightly, for ise knew that he, himself, was not responsible. Could he go back home penniless.and face his old mother and father? Could he return to his sister without her doll and with a story of failure? What would his boy friends say? Oh, the irony of Fate! The cruelty of circumstance! He looked down at the water below him. How inviting, how cool it looked. Suddenly and almost involuntarily he ‘ was over the railing head first. It is a question what his last thoughts were. Were they the work of the “Suicide Symphony” or just an impulse, a sudden desire which he | unthinkingly acted upon? His body met the river with a splash and the water quickly closed over him. The ever-widening circle of rip- ples was soon lost in the current of the river. A gull soared slowly over the waters and on to the sea. Again all was still. ot a ca “Ghe Porcupine” Issued every school month in the interest of the Santa Rosa High School SUBSCRIPTION @ne Wear. pe ee cae eee aa ee 75 Cents Ralf “Year 2-2. ee en ee Oe ae ee 50 Cents Single:Copies 2:0 3-- Si-- 9-3 22 ae naan 10 Cents oF Sse must be Le in yo ANCE EDITORIAL ST AFF Literary HEditor-_-------------- ee AN tac ee RAYMOND JEANS Managing Editor___--_-------- ------------------ LEWIS LAMBERT Ass’t Manager Editor. -_-.---------- ---------------- EDWIN BENT COMFORT HAVEN ; LOYD BROWN Associates © --------------22--02- Soorooo ores ALICE LETOLD {HELEN JOHNSON Exchanpeso20 (2022p. ve LOLS LS ES EE ie Se oe a MAY AYER Aablehies, Boys. isis el ee CLARENCE WHITNEY Athletics, Girl’s__---. ------------- a arered _NELLIE GRIFFITH Staff Artist.__..._..----------- -------------- __GEORGIA PURSELL WILL LAWRENCE Joshes GRACE DUBOIS NES LEE ERR eo Peake MT TN ie STONE DELOSS SUTHERLAND Entered in the Postolfice at Santa Rosa, Cal., as second class mail matter “All personals, stories, biecary ‘stiles sa items of interest to this paper should be sent to The Porcupine, Santa Rosa, California. aaa This issue of The Porcupine is printed on green paper entirely in honor of the Freshman Class just entering. They are the ones whose attention we wish to attract, for they are the ones who will make the school what it will be ia the future. Upon their shoulders will rest the honor of the school in athletics of all kinds, as well as in the standar:| of school work, which they are capable of upholding. We want to see Freshmen who will get out and do something train for the track, for basketball, baseball, anything, whether you have a ghost of a show or not; that makes no difference. You never will amount to anything if you don’t start soon enough. By subscribing for The Porcupine is one of the best ways 20 THE PORCUPINE of getting into touch with all school activities, intellectual and athletic. And, by the way, let me say that the fact you are a Freshman, is no reason why you should not write for The Porcupine as well as anyone else. Last term I received and printed a story by a first term Freshman which was very good; as good, in fact better, than some written by Seniors. Don’t be afraid to hand in your stories. Some are backward about showing their work, but remem- ber that no one sees it except the editor, who is always glad to welcome all contributions, and passes no comments upon the work, unless his opinion is asked. 3esides the Freshmen there are three others entering whom we have seen before, although they were not with us last term. We are glad to see Elmer Stump, Ruth Elmore and Elsie Thompson with us again. The Freshman Class is exceedingly large, numbering forty-five, most of them girls as usual. Following is the list: W. Walter Hastings, Clara Spencer, Irene Armstrong, Annie Thrasher, Theodore Thomas, Gregory Duncan, Clarence Grove, Samuel Mitchell, Edna Cunningham, Arthur E. Voss, Will Hyde, Walter Brown, Elaine Mal- lory, Fisher Kinslow, Colin McKenzie, Willis Miller, Rose Nicholson, Hazel Linsley, Doris Meyer, Zorba Mock, Thel- ma Goodfellow, Everett Campbell, Leslie Totmore. Ross Chase, Neva Brittain, Andreina Arrighi, Esther Scott, Lorraine Bradlee, Grover Hendley,. Madeline Coffey, Hazel Wells, Nonna Britton, Violet Marcelle, Gwendolyn Yar- nell, Margaret Lonigan, Lily Lewis, Annabel Lee, Lila Patton, Ruth Luttrell, Lontta Hyde, Hazel Price, Kathryn Price and Ida Cosassa. Every one who has literary aspirations should be look- ing forward to the Literary Contest, which will take place toward the latter part of this term—probably in April or May. The-prize, as most of us know, isa cup, which was presented to the school by the Class of June, ’05. The winner will have his or her name inscribed on the cup. All material submitted to The Porcupine is recorded, and it ic THE PORCUPINE 21 this record, together with your English record, which de- termines whether or not you shall be permitted to enter the contest. The cup has been won only twice before; by boys both times. It is time for the girls to show what they can do. It is also time for the boys to “get busy” and see if they can keep it. Now that we have a new year, a new term and a lot of new material we ought to do great things in athletics.. To do this we must work hard and faithfully and try to perfect ourselves in some line of work. Our last year’s Track Team did great things, and so will we again. Our Basketball Tear did the same, and we will do that again. Now, Freshmen, as soon as the time comes Start in to train, be sure and turn out with a will and help old Santa Rosa High with all your might. We will most likely have started basketball by the time this issue is published, and we hope by that time to have at least two good teams picked. Captain Lee has among his veterans Woolley, G. Lee and C. Whitney, while Jeans, Lawrence, Miller, Snieder, Lambert, Coolley, Sanders and others will also try and make the team. There are most likely a number of Freshmen who can play the game. Well, .¥reshies, get out and try and show us what you are good for. Last year, on December 5th, the S. R. H. S. Team, com- posed of A. Lee, G. Lee, G. Proctor, E. Woolley and C. Whitney, played and defeated a team from Lowell High by THE PORCUPINE a score of 24 to 13. All the fellows played good ball, Proc- tor and A. Lee especially. The game was snappy and fast, from start to finish, and was clean and sportsmanlike. This is the third time S. R. H. S. has played Lowell, and we have won two out of the three games. This year we shall enter the Academic Series of games, and we will do our best to win the League. To do this we must have a strong team, so everyone that can be sure and turn out for practice. If you don’t play, be sure and show up at the game and yell for us. Yell, and we will try and see that your yelling is not in vain. Be at the next game and see. It will be some time before we start track athletics, but when we do we will have a team that is worth something. We have a track captain, Lewis Lambert, who will do everything in his power to help and interest all in the track work. Fellows training have two tracks at their disposal, Pierce Bros.’ track and our own school track. We loose Gray, Proctor and McDaniels, but we will try and make up for their loss. The first meet we will have will be the Inter-class, and in this meet we want everyone who can wiggle to turn out and do the best he can for his class. Now, Freshmen, get out and run, and you may sur- prise some of the old hands by taking a first or a second place. Our Money Back Policy Phone Red 1731 is Good Protection for You Santa Rosa Department Store 432-434 Fourth St. Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE Girls Basket Ball On December 6th we again played Healdsburg, but this time on our own ground. The game, on account of being very close, was the most exciting one played last term. It was a quick game and splendid team work was shown on both sides.. At the end of the first half the score stood 6—1 in our favor, and the final score was 7—8, with a victory for us, and a well-earned one. The team is steadily improving and we hope that the decisive game with Healdsburg will add another victory:for us. The championship of Northern California lies between their team and ours , and with the right kind of support it will be ours. Now the support we need can be obtained largely from the Freshmen, and we trust that it will be give. We expect to have some games soon, and there are always plenty of chances on the team for good players, as is the case at present. Even though you cannot make the team, practice anyway, for it always pays to get a good start. How dear to our hearts is the steady subscriber, Who pays in advance at the birth of the year; Who lays down his money and does it quite gladly, And casts ‘round the office a halo of cheer. How welcome he is when he steps up to pay us, How he makes our hearts throb, how he makes our eyes dance, We outwardly thank him, and inwardly bless him— The steady subscriber who pays in advance. —Ex HAHMAN DRUG CO. Prescription Druggists Santa Rosa's Largest and Best Equipped Drug Store The Place to Buy Your Rubdown and Athletic Supporters SANTA ROSA, CAL. 213 EXCHANGE AVE. THE PORCUPINE Mr. Johnson (Hist. V)— “One of the copies of Harding’s History is missing from the shelf. Has anyone seen it?” Mildred P.—“I saw it this morning.” Mr. Johnson—That’s another.” Professor (meeting dissipated student on the street)— “Drunk again!” Student (slapping him on the shoulder)—“So am I, old man.” Ruth H.’s little brother—‘Ruth’s got cat’s eyes, cause she can see in the dark.” Mother—‘Why do you think so, my son?” Little Brother—‘ ‘Cause yesterday before the lights were on sister’s beau came, and I heard her say, ‘Why, Walter, you didn’t shave to-day.’”’ TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES C. A. 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Our line of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and other precious stones are all mounted in the most artistic settings in solid 14k, gold. M. F. NOACK JEWELER 534 Fourth St. Santa Rosa 26 THE PORCUPINE BROOKS CLOTHING CO. Young Men’s Clothing and Furnishings Mildren Peterson—‘How lovely of you, Don, to bring me these beautiful roses. How sweet they are, and how fresh. I do believe there is a little dew on them yet.” Don Geary—‘W—well, er, yes- There is about fifty cents, I think; but I'll pay it to-morrow..’ De Loss Southerland— You are the breath of life to me.” Serena Mattox—“Well, suppose you hold your breath.” Freshman—‘I smell a cabbage burning.” Sophomore— Look out! Don’t get your head too neat the stove.” “Tyo you give your dog much exercise, son wis “Yessirre! He goes for a couple of tramps every day.” Miss Haub (physiology )—‘ Preston, how many ribs have you in your body?” i “Doc”—“I don’t know, Miss Haub, I’m so ticklish I just couldn't count em.” Eno’s Catarrh Cure The most reliable Catarrh Remedy on the market. A local and internal. Price $1.00. For sale at cor. Fourth and A Streets. ST. ROSE DRUG STORE THE PORCUPINE Miss O’Mera—“Name eleven of Shakespeare’s plays.” Thorn Gale— ‘Ten Nights in a Bar-room” and ‘Masbeth.’ ” Guest—“Ah, Mrs. Black, I very seldom get as good a dinner as this.” Little Johnny—“Gee! Neither do we.”’ Zoology Teacher—‘Why does a dog hang his tongue out of his mouth?” Practical Jimmie— “Please. ma’am, it’s to balance his tail.” Little Helen—“There was a strange man here to see you to-day, papa.” Pa— Did he have a bill?” Little Helen—“No, sir: just a plain nose.” Freshman Year—‘A Comedy of Errors.” Sophomore Year—‘Much Ado About Nothing.” Junior Year—‘As You Like It.” Senior Year—“All’s Well That Ends Well.” Some of the pupils in Physics I are trying to prove that the wheels in their heads work by means of “perpetual mo- tion.” ° ° Sporting Good California Oyster | ?°Bies2102°4 Automobiles Market and Grill : Leading Restaurant Fourth Street, bet. A and B Aaya Wenn eat Schelling’s Cyclery THE PORCUPINE Children’s Page (For the Freshmen) Mary had a little bite Of lamb. The price was such That Mary hadn't appetite, She said, for very much. A Freshie stood on the burning deck, And as far as we could learn He was in perfect safety, For he was too green to burn. Mary had a Teddy bear, She put it on the shelf; And every time it wagged its tail It spanked its little self. Mary had a little lamb, But that was long ago; She sold the lamb for pork chops To the Beef Trust, don’t you know. The teacher had been reading to the class about the great forests of America. “And now, boys,” she announced after- wards, “which one of you can tell me the pine that has the ) longest and sharpest needles: Up went a hand in the front row. “Well, Tommy?” “ The Porcupine,’ ma,am.” Why Not Buy Your Footwear of RIDDLE, BACIGALUPI CO. They have the nicest assortment in Santa Rosa 319 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA CAL. THE PORCUPINE Latest College Styles in Shoes R.C. Moodey Son The school can pat itself on the back for having such a good-looking bunch of Freshie girls. There are “keen” looking girls, good looking girls, nice looking girls, pretty girls, “classy” girls, “cute” girls, “swell” girls and bonny girls. As for the boys, well— Freshmen desiring to use the telephone should drop a nickel in the “josh box” on the south side of the study hall. “Shall I brain him?” asked the slayer, And the victim’s courage fled. “You can’t; he’s a Freshman, Just hit him on the head.” Cross-eyed Man—“Why don’t you look going?” where you're Second Man— “Why don’t you go where you're looking?” Miss Wirt (Ger. peor Howard, how did you enjoy your trip through Germany? Howard Brush—“I didn’t like it Miss W.— Why ?” Howard—“Oh, everybody called me Herr Brush” brush). TEMPLE SMITH STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER SPECIAL_INDUCEMENTS OFFERED To STUDENTS DESIRING ENGRAVED CARDS 611 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA (hair- 30 THE PORCUPINE Prescription Druggist Phone Main 3 LUTTRELL’S DRUG STORE Biggest Store Best Stock Lowest Prices 527 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA. CAL. re What! “Hello! Hello! Jones?” Mess “This is the —— — hotel. Send over a couple of dozen small steaks.” “Ves, sir; how long?” “None of your foolin’, kid; send over those steaks right away.” “Sure, but what do you want to use ’em for?” “Get fresh, now, and I'll tell your boss on you and get you fired.” “T ain't gettin’ fresh. All I want to know is, what kind of stakes you want.” “Why, I want round steaks, of course; just like we al- ways get.” “All right. Redwood or pine?’ “Say, who the d—— are you, anyway?” “Jones’ Planing Mill.” “Well, why didn’t you say so.” “Why don’t you get up and give one of those ladies a seat? ’ asked a fat old lady of a small boy in a crowded car. “Why don’t you get up and give ‘em both one?” retorted the saucy kid. The Voice of THE VICTOR SMM, The World's Best Entertainer SANTA ROSA CYCLE CO. THE PORCUPINE J. C. Pedersen Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Ete, Most Complete Stock in the City of Santa Rosa 324-326 FOURTH ST. Santa Rosa, Cal. GO TO The Missouri Store For Good Shoe Repairing and Shoes; Low Prices Third Street near B Santa Rosa, Cal. First Student—‘My watch doesn’t run right.” Second Student— That’s because its full of ticks.” Now I get me down to biz, I’m up against a Physics quiz; If I should die before ’tis o’er, Oh, what joy, there'd be no more. Miss Haub (Physiolog y, discussing dislocations, etc.)— “A fellow can sometimes get his arm out of place without experiencing any particular pain.” N. BACIGALUPI Groceries and Provisions 315 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa PHONE BLACK 4622 C.M. BRUNER Pictures, Frames and Art Goods FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA 32 THE PORCUPINE KELLER THE DRUGGIST DRUGS,’ KODAKS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND DEVELOPING 503 Fifth St., near B, Santa Rosa, Cal. Phone Main 77 a The Best Store for the Economical Housewife Sonoma County Fruit Produce Co, Inc. GOOD PLACE FOR GOOD GROCERIES Phone Main 87 Fourth and Wilson Sts. Freshman—‘I wonder if the Prof. meant anything by giv- ing me a ticket to the lecture on ‘Fools’ ?” Senior— Why?” Freshman—‘It says on the ticket ‘Admit one.” a PHONE BLACK 4611 The Boston Restaurant MEALS AT ALL HOURS - OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 409 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal, Our Stock of Silverware Is very complete and we would call your attention to our line of HIGH SCHOOL SOUVENIRS Among items may be found Spoons Napkin Rings aud Bookmarks 545 Fourth Street JOHN HOOD APRA AARA DPA IIl—gleeeVeue5—errerere errr THE PORCUPINE 33 H. H. ELLIOTT R. D. DIXON DIXON ELLIOTT High Grade Hardware Enders’ Dollar Safety Razor Ridgway Block, cor. Third B Sts. oe Santa Rosa, Cal. J. H, Sand! Son Phone Red 1792 Bay State Meat Market. © All kinds of Domestic and Forgein Sausages and Cheese Fresh and Salted Meats, Delicattsen 711 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Telephone Main 68 California Market Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Depot Canned Goods, Game in Season and Dressed Poultry 716 Fourth Street W. C. 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You can always depend upon getting goud Candies and Ice Cream in any quantity at the GREEK-AMERICAN CANDY STORE A. COKALES, Prop. The Peanut Roaster and Popcorn Popper which stands near the White House is surely a novelty. It is attracting considerable attention. Furnished with the best of modern improvements it is capable of giving excellent work. Corn popped in butter. WM. REINS, Prop. Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 35 Santa Rose Business College A HIGH GRADE. SELECT, COMMERCIAL SCHOOL with Unequaled Facilities, Four Banks, Twelve Wholesale and Commission Houses in Active Daily Operation. ; BUSINESS TAUGHT AS BUSINESS IS DONE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE ] 3 if Graduates for the Year 1906-07 and all in | 3 ] EXCELLENT PAYING POSITIONS ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO TWO HUNDRED, Engage Your Desks Early. ONLY STU- DENTS OF GOOD CHARACTER DESIRED. For Circulars and Further Information Address. J. S. SWEET, A. M., President SANTA ROSA, GAL. The Place to Sell Your Second-Hand Goods GARDINER BROS. 713 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. A little negro boy had participated in more than his share of mischief, so the schoolmaster marched down the isle and grabbed him by the shoulder, “I do believe Satan has gotten hold of you,” he said. “Yas, sah; I believe he has, sah,” gasped the youngster. GILLETTE SAFETY RAZORS Pocket Cutlery and Fancy Carvers A Full Line of Hardware At MAILER’S THE PORCUPINE TOOLS TOOLS TOOLS ee a.) For Mechanics of chanics of “All. Prades ter POCKET KNIVES, RAZORS AND SCISSORS For All Kinds of People HAVEN, HAWK COMPANY 305-307 Fourth Street Santa Rosa Hattie, McKinney Titus Agents for White Sewing Machines i Ho MATTING AND LINOLEUM Furniture Steam Carpet Beating Works Carpets 304 FOURTH STREET, PHONE RED 1641 New from the Ground Up Blotel MBernardi ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa Customer (in a restaurant)—‘“Waiter, my cocoa is cold.” Waiter—“Then why don’t you put on yo’ hat, sah?” ee D. R. Hodgson Geo. Henderson Hodgson-Henderson Co. Athletic Underwear Snappy Hats College Cut Suits to Order 517 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL. KOPF DONOVAN Wholesale es Refail Grocers SANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA THE PORCUPINE 37 Phone Main 73 Coffee Roasted Daily “Flagler’s Coffees, Teas, Spices, Crockery, Glassware Agateware, Kitchen Utensils, ete. 420-422 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. The White House Receives new Cloaks, new Tailor Suits and new Clothing nearly every day The Largest Stock in Sonoma County Fourth at B St. Santa Rosa, Cal. COON BENT Phone Black 4672 626 Fifth Street NEW and Second-Hand FURNITURE Mr. Johnson—‘What was done in 451?” Archie Lockhart (waking up)—“The mile run.” “Palace of Sweets” fOUR™ C. T. SHERMAN, Prop. CANDY AND ICE CREAM we Ideal Cyclery Bicycle Repairing and Good Bicycles 405 MENDOCINO ST. SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE GEO. S. THURSTON DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, Tobacco, Hay, Grain, Feed Corner of Cherry and Mendocino Streets ; Watches, Jewelry, f v Diamonds 529 Fourth Street (Jacobs’ Candy Store ) Santa Rosa Call at the Misses Lambert's and See Millinery the Latest in New Fall Millinery Order Work a Specialty Teacher—‘ Johnny, for what is Switzerland noted?” Johnny—“Why, Swiss cheese.” Teacher—“Oh, no. Something grander, stronger, more impressive.” Johnny—“Limburger!” Wanted—A young man to undertake the sale of a patent medicine. The advertiser guarantees that the result will be profitable to the undertaker. BELDEN UPP Prescription Druggists The place to buy your Rubdown and Jock Straps 443 FOURTH STREET, S. R. KOBES HUNTINGTON Planing Mill and Cabinet Shop OFFICE 121 FIFTH STREET Store and Office Fixtures, Plate Glass, Mirrors and Art Glass. Interior Hard Wood Finish. | Everybody Reads Tne Press Demoerat Daily Morning Edition De- livered by Carrier 20 Cents per Month ERS Telephone Main Printing an d Bookbinding in all its Branches THE PORCUPINE - Have You Tried Jacobs’ Jar Taffies? If not Why not? Education is of No Value in case of fire to reimbuse your loss, therefore insure’ your property with the ROYAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. BROWN GILLUM, Agents 626 Fifth St. Phone 358 Bill had a bill board. Bill also -had a board bill. Now the board bill bored Bill so much that Bill sold the bill board to pay his board bill. After Bill sold the bill board, the board bill never bored Bill. Victor Coolley—“I should like to come and visit you some time.” Dora Pierson—‘If you ever come within a mile of our house I hope you will stop there.” AMBLE’S LEASE 00D ARTICULAR ROCERIES EOPLE 624 FIFTH STREET Phone Red 4701 When in Want of Flour Ask For ROSE BRAND NEW MILL NEW MANAGEMENT SANTA ROSA FLOUR MILLS CO, C. Nielsen Chas. Jurman A. Nielsen Santa Rosa Furniture Co. FURNITURE, IRON BEDS, SIDE BOARDS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS CHAIRS MATTINGS, MATTRESSES, ETC. 328-330 Fourth Street, Cor. of A Phone Black 4682 ( S J N Expert Horseshoer ® and Carriagemaker All Work Strictly First-Class Fifth Street, Santa Rosa ... HOSMER... School Books Music Stationery CAMPI RESTAURANT 534 THIRD STREET Call and See ‘‘Little Pete’’ Santa Rosa, Cal. LEE BROS. CO. THE FAIR Express and Draying Will call at your residence Supplies Your Every: Day and check your baggage t to Wants t Huweew ses Prices the Lowest No Extra Charges for Checking Upper Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. woe venting: Jas. T. 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MeMullin We Solicit Your Patronage “HELLO!” “Yes, we're here yet.” “No, we never left with the old year.” “Yes, doing better work this year.” EASTERN STUDIO $21 1-2 Fourth St., Santa Rosa 8242 Main St., Petaluma Phone Main 85 Lafferty Smith FUNERAL DIRECTORS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa, Cai. E, C. MERRITT aE | TRUST-SAVINGS | snus me omer Depts Only | BANK | sempatuaty FOURTH STREET AND HINTON AVENUE BF WOODWARD UNION | cna ston | Telephone Red 1692 Harry K. Kagee THE TAILOR 436 SECOND STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL. J. H. POTTER SON Hardware Merchants and Sanitary Plumbers 636 and 638 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. Residence Phone Main 126 Office Phone Main 29 DR. J. W. CLINE Office, Carithers Building Residence 447 B Street SANTA ROSA, CAL Jack Sibald sneezed in the study hall. Nearby Freshie—‘Was that a horse or a dog?” His neighbor—‘Neither ; it was a Jack.” - S DEAS IN GLASSES Find their highest expression in point of style, becoming adjustment, and quality, as well as in correct fitting when obtained from the Lawson-Rinner Optical Co. 534 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA DR. J. W. JESSE Exchange Bank Building Office Phone Red 2481 at Residence Phone Red 2482 Modern Cold Storage Plant Noonan Meat Co. Wholesale Butchers Santa Rosa, Cal. Contents The Defeat of the Seminole Brigade The Oak Leaves 5 - The Quarterback That Restless Feeling Editorial Exchanges ‘ Athletics - Joshes : Ads.—Read Them Page Che Porcupine VOL. XIV. SANTA ROSA, CAL. MARCH, 1908 -NO.7 Prudent Pedple Purchase Prickly Poitunaee The Defeat of the Seminole Brigade Long, long ago, when our country was young and new, there lived in Virginia a family called Ryder. Now, Mr. Ryder was a hard-working, conscientious farmer, clearing away the woods around his well-built log cabin, and plant- ing the land with corn as soon as possible. His neighbors récognized his honesty and stirling worth, and to his great surprise, elected him one year to fill the position of captain of the “Death-to-the-Seminole Brigade,” as it was called. His ‘chief duty in this office was to review his score of men once a month on a Saturday afternoon before the populace, that is, the women, children and men who were considered too old for active service, that they might see what a pro- tection they would have in case of an Indian raid. Mrs. Ryder was a far different type of character from her husband. Her family, over in England, had been “some- body,” for her father was a professional man, being one of those sharp, keen notarys that hung about Temple Inn, waiting for some chance client to “turn up.” Accordingly, Sarah Ryder was puffed with pride, and aired her ancestry before the envious eyes of her neighbors. She had inherited her father’s characteristics, but these were slightly changed to suit the woman’s nature, for in her his sharpness and his keenness had become a hungry curiosity, a thing not bad in itself, but likely to bring its possessor into trouble at some time or other. Mrs. Ryder was far-famed for her knowledge of things that no one else knew, so that the Ryder family became something like an intellegence office THE PORCUPINE of to-day, except in the former it was gossip, not work or goods to be exchanged. These people in this tiny settlement were, contrary to what you might expect, not at all like backwoodsmen; in fact, they prided themselves on their knowledge of the great, seething world outside. Every week a small bot sailed up the Potomac and stopped, sometimes for a whole week, un- loading the gangs of negroes and the supplies sent from England, in exchange for the tobacco shipped to the mother country. And often, I should judge about twice a year, a packet would come for Mrs. Ryder, from a brother, who had enlisted in the English army. It was one of these let- ters that was this excellent lady’s undoing. One soft, balmy, spring morning, the ship sailed up to the old wooden wharf, while the entire village, according to its custom, flocked around to see and hear anything and | everything to be seen or heard. The captain of the vessel greeted each one heartily by name, and announced, all in one breath, that the Duke of Marlborough had been removed from his command by Queen Anne, and that he had a letter for Mrs. Ryder; which he judged was from her brother, since the handwriting looked like his; but he wasn’t sure, since the covering was so thick he couldn’t make out any- thing inside. Mrs. Ryder snatched the precious document from his hand, hastily opened it, and read aloud to the group of in- terested auditors around her. If I am not mistaken, there must have been a few men in the group, gathered about, tying their shoe laces or other- wise occupied, or else how could it have been possible that they came to know one certain bit of news, unless, of course, their wives told them. For Mrs. Ryder read that in military circles the men were organizing clubs, somewhat in the nature of coffee clubs; more secret in character, more mys- terious, more popular. Each had its pass-word, its by-laws, its certain system of work. These eaves-dropping men, hearing of this fashion for THE PORCUPINE clubs in London, straightway resolved not to be one jot behind the times, but to organize such an institution in their military circle, i.e., the “Death-to-the-Seminole Brigade.” Accordingly, at the next drill, it was agreed among the “fiohting men” that they were to meet on the evening of the Saturday a week from the present day, at the little old school house. When this was reported to the wives, they asked if they were to go along, and were scornfully answer- ed with “No.” This was to be a secret society, that the men were going to discuss politics and things vital to their mother country’s furtherance, of which the women could know nothing, etc., etc. When Mrs. Ryder was answered in this wise, she sarcastically smiled, for hadn’t she worked every bit as hard as her husband in making this new home? Didn’t she know as much as he, and perhaps a little more? All that week she went about the house with a smile of grim determination on her face, which broadened as Satur- day night approached. After her husband, all aglow with his superiority, had leit the house that evening, she quietly finished her evening duties, put the children to bed, went out to the stable, sad- dled the horse, and then galloped down the road toward the school house, which was about a mile away. When she was within one hundred yards, she slipped from her horse, fastened it to a tree, crept stealthily up to the old building, and peaked through one of the knot-holes. Long and silently she listened to those things, which pertained to her country’s welfare, and then, as time for breaking up came, noiselessly unfastened her horse and rode home. She was in bed when her husband arrived. “Well, did you have a good meeting?” she queried. “What did you do?” And I imagine Mr. Ryder might have answered in this manner: “That’s for me to know and you to find out,” for she retorted, “Suppose I know already?” and then lifted her hand and made a signal which caused him to start. “Where did you learn that?” the irate man demanded. THE PORCUPINE Slowly she told him of her visit to the school house, and was given such a scolding in return for her confidences, that gave her cause to remember it all of her days, and made her promise never to breathe one word of the matter to anyone. Thus was one case of curiosity summarily punished. Mr. Ryder went about after this with head in air over his victory, but they say “pride goeth before a fall.” One day an officer from the governor of the state called and told him he was arrested along with nineteen fellow-villagers, for plotting against her royal highness and conspiring to aid the French king, Louis XIV, but the fact that they had held a secret meeting was against them. In the midst of this con- sternation up stepped Mrs. Ryder and said that she heard all they had said, that they had not even spoken about affairs of state, that they preceded not further in their gos- sip than talking over the faults of their wives. Of course the official did not press the matter any further. But, strange to relate, there were no more meetings held at the school house without the presence of the womn. And, would you believe it, all of the married men, instead of appearing thankful to Mrs. Ryder for saving them from imprisonment, possibly death, seemed to regard her with undying hatred. THE PORCUPINE The Oak Leaves Twas yesterday I sat beneath the shade Of yonder giant oak, close by the brook, And watched the pranks the bubbling eddies played Upon the leaves the Autumn breezes shook. How like unto our whirling stream of life, This winding, rushing, rocky little stream! How like unto our unrelenting strife, The antics of the fallen oak leaves seem! Chance breaths of fortune launch them on the brook, And each marks out a rough course of his own, Quite different from the routes his brothers took. So we are wont to struggle on alone. Some fall upon the quiet, sluggish pools, And there are floated aimlessly about, Affording shade for busy, darting schools Of speckled, shining, restless, little trout. A few upon these same still pools have fallen, But while they shift about from place to place, By stealthy under-currents they are stolen, And thus are drawn into the reckless race. Quite lightly down the stream they dance along, Until the dizzy whirlpool sucks them in. They listen to the brook’s gay, careless song, But fail to hear the cataract’s dull dine. As I looked down upon the fallen leaves, So God looks down upon us from above. He sees and feels our troubles, and He grieves: For us His heart is filled with boundless love. 8 THE PORCUPINE The Quarterback “Fellows, Billy’s hurt,” said the coach of the Ainslee football team, George Barry, as he approached a small group of boys standing on, the campus. A chorus of excited “hows” and “whats” came from the group. “Gee, what luck,” exclaimed Phil Roberts, “Billy’s the only fellow we’ve got for quarterback, and Saturday there's that big game with Sheridan.” “Yes, and we’got to win that game, too,” added Wilson, the big fullback. “Hello, here’s Billy now.” “What’s the trouble?” they asked as Billy came up limp- ing badly. “Doc says I busted the collar-bone,” said Billy, “won’t be well for two weeks, and there’s that game with Aredale Saturday.” “Well, we'll put Brand in for that game, and you take care of yourself for the big game with Sheridan.” The chapel bell sounded, and the group walked off, On Saturday Ainslee lost to Aredale, but everyone knew why, and anyway, it wasn’t the big game of the year. Cap- tain Billy McCray was the only fellow in Ainslee who could play quarterback, so the team thought. It was his brilliance runs, his fine passes, and his clear-headed directions that had won many a game for Ainslee Military Academy. Everyone was down-hearted after that game, fearful lest Billy shouldn’t be well in time for the game with Sheridan Preparatory School. “They think I won’t be able to play that game,” thought Billy, “but Vl show ’em. And we'll beat old Sheridan if 1 have to bust something else doing it.” The day of the great game arrived. The rooters and spectators anxiously awaited the coming of the teams. When at last t ehlpayers trotted out onto the gridiron, THE PORCUPINE 9 cheers went up from each side of the grandstand for their respective teams. “Go after ’em, boys!” was the last order from Barry, the coach. The whistle sounded, and the game began. Sheri- dan kicked off. The ball fell in the arms of Brand, on Ains- lee’s fifteen-yard line. The interference closed about him, and running low, they sped over the white five-yard lines. By the time the forty-yard mark was reached, the last of the interference was broken, and Brand was downed. For fifteen minutes the play stuck to the center of the field. Again and again the ball changed hands—no gains were made by either side. Then Ford, Sheridan’s left half, the heaviest player on the field, got the ball, dashed around Ainslee’s end, eluding Brand, and aimed at the goal, fifty yards away. A roar, like the sound of a hurricane at sea, aroSe from the grandstands. Billy McCray, the only bar- rier between the goal and Ford, made for the runner. His face was a study of determination compressed lips. The two met with terrific force. Billy dove for Ford’s thighs, and with the stunning impact the roar of the spectators subsided. Billy had downed his man, but he himself was slow.to rise. Barry leaned over him anxiously. “Are you hurt, oid chap?” he asked. “Not much. Got his elbow. I’m all right.” The quarterback clambered up slowly, and took his place behind the line. Only a minute remained of the first half. With but five yards to the goal line Ainslee tried twice to rush the ball over, but failed. Sheridan held like granite. The whistle ended the first half, and no score had been made. hard-set jaw, tightly silly worked a little behind the others toward the gym. His face was deathly white. When the minutes of the inter- mission were gone, he turned uneasily on the mat and whisp- ered strangely to Brand: “I wish this waiting was over.” The first eighteen minutes of play in the second half, THE PORCUPINE 10 from a grandstand point of view, were dull and featureless ; no runs were made; each side held as firm as rock. To the referee, it meant a line to line struggle that demanded every fibre of strength, every ounce of vitality. Barry, calm and courageous, paced the side lines with a nervous tread. By strength alone these players would have been unable to regain their feet after the scrimmages. It was the invinc- ible spirit of the battle line that kept them going. It was Sheridan’s ball now; a line-up ten yards from the center of the field, in Ainslee’s territory; signal, and big Ford plowed through the end; Brand threw him like a lariat after a ten-yard gain; but the force of the tackle forced the ball from the Sheridan player’s hands; Connors quickly grabbed it, while Gaylord, Roberts and the others played interference. All were passed, but Brooks, the lanky Sheridan tackle. He smashed the interference and downed his man, but Billy made forty yards. It may have been Connors’ big gain; it may have been their weakness. At all events, Sheridan held Ainslee but two more downs. In the last two minutes of play Billy slipped by the Sheridan end, dodged Ford the halfback, and fell—inside of Sheridan’s goal. Brand, back with the others, arose and prepared to kick goal for the extra point. But the quarterback failed tovrise, and coach Barry bore him from the field. In the next sixty seconds of play, Sheridan failed to pass Ainlee’s ends, and there was a substitute in place of Billy McCray. The game ended. Ainslee 6, Sheridan 0, was the season’s history. Ten minutes later the figure on a cot in the gym stirred and opened his eyes. “Which play broke the collar-bone again, Billy?” asked the coach. “Oh, that happened in the first half when I tackled Ford. Same old break.” Barry’s throat filled up strangely, and the players turned their faces away. THE PORCUPINE That Restless Feeling There come days in a fellow’s life when he just feels— well, “blue.” Why? He doesn’t know. Maybe it’s a girl; maybe not—most likely not. Did you ever feel that way? You want to this—no you don’t, either; you try that—it’s a bore; you get down a book—it’s dry; you look over the post-cards—silly things; you try to sleep—you can’t; a friend drops in—you’re glad when he’s gone. At last, in a fit of despair, you throw on your overcoat, snatch your hat, slam the door, and rush off down the street like you had pressing business, when you really don’t know where you are going. Maybe you never had such a—what shall I call it?—fit? Well, maybe you never, but McAlcott did. When it struck him, he did just like most other people; he struck off for —somewhere. He got there, too. I'll not say it was just to his liking; undoubtedly the reverse. Nobody takes much of a fancy to spending a night in the city prison, especially a well-bred, peaceful sort of a fellow like Mac. Fancy yourself in his shoes. I guess you'd feel indignant, too, 1f a big chunk of avoirdupois came lumbering up in a blue uni- form, grabbed you by the arm the arm; right in broad daylight, too, and on a crowded actually grabbed you by street—and sputtered out something about being obliged to place you under arrest. That’s exactly what happened to McAlcott. It made him hot, too, let me tell you. By the periwig of old Joe Addison, it did. He got so hot that his ears burned, and the roots of his hair tingled, but the “cop” didn’t seem to be afraid of fire in the least ; he marched Mac along in the coolest kind of a mannér. But excuse me, if I am leading you into something you can’t quite see through. I notice you look puzzled. “How can a fellow get ‘pinched’ just because he happens to feel 12 THE PORCUPINE ‘blue?’ you ask. Well, you just follow in Mac’s footsteps and I’ll guarantee you a lively time. Not so lively, either, when you consider being confined in a cell over night. When that spell overtook McAlcott, he was trying to kill time at his club. As I explained before, the only way to cure such an attack is to throw on your hat and coat an go. That’s what Mac did, but he made such a fuss about it that his friend, Jordan, thought he had suddenly exper- ienced a stroke of something and was going for a doctor. “No,” McAlcott snapped back, “got a date.” Now, we know he din’t have a “date,” but that is one of the peculiar symptoms of this kind of a spell. A fellow never wants to let another know he’s got it. Anyway, I guess it was not the first white lie Mac ever told. “Come back here, you thief,’ bawled out someone in the rear. Mac turned around and saw a burly, brick-headed Irishman waving his fist in his direction. He looked at everyone in his vicinity, but did not see anyone who looked like a thief, so he walked on, with the impression that the fellow was a little bit light on top. It is truly wonderful how quickly a fellow can forget everything else, when he sees a familiar blue skirt and a plumed hat threading its way through the crowd about a block ahead. McAlcott got his eye on one of the above description, and instantly blotted the Irishman out of his existance. He quickened his footsteps; his red-headed friend in the rear did likewise. “A stern chase is a long chase.” I read that somewhere a long time ago. An old sailor said it, I believe. Well, ‘it makes no difference who said it, it’s true. Mac was under full sail for three blocks before he overhauled his prize. “Good afternoon, Miss Richardson,” he said, tipping his hat and smiling in his most gracious manner. “Oh, good afternoon, Mr. McAlcott,” said the young lady recovering from her surprise. “Isn't it strange? I was just thinking of you.” She thinking of him! Mac’s heart beat so fast and loud, THE PORCUPINE 13 he thought she would surely hear it. I begin to believe we have found the cause of his restlessness a few minutes ago. We have found the cure for it at any rate. It left him about three blocks back. Mac didn’t know what answer to make when she said she had been thinking of him, so he chose the wisest course, and said nothing. That’s always the best thing to do when you're with a girl. They do so like to hear themselves talk. It’s a trait more common to married ladies, though, I am told. “Tsn’t the wind cold?” continued Miss Richardson, “you ought to be warm though. What a nice new over—.” A little scream goes in where that dash is, and the girl almost fainted. “What's the charge?” thundered the judge. “He stole me overcoat, yer honor,’ explained the Irish- man. “But I didn’t—.” “You did, too!” yelled the accuser. Just then the five o'clock whistle blew. “Order!” roared the magistrate. “Ill hear this case to- morrow morning. Put the prisoner in ‘No. 59.’ ” “But, Mr. Judge,” protested McAlcott, “I’m a gentleman whose—.” “That’s good,” interrupted his honor, “you won’t disgrace the cell. A friend of Abe Ruef’s occupied it once.” Poor Mac! Fine prospects, I must say. Here is an in- ventory of them: tT. One night in the jug 2. No money with which to tip the waiter—I mean the keeper. 3. Girl undoubtedly gone back on him. Thinks him a thief. 4. Trial in the morning. No way of notifying his friends. There were a lot more such prospects, but McAlcott did not take time to look them up. He had plenty of it, it is 14 THE PORCUPINE only too true, but girls take lots of time. Mac spent the whole night with direful contemplation concerning number three of the list. I'll not go into detail upon the subject. Your imagination is not worth much if you can’t do that for yourself. Besides, those thoughts are a profound secret. When Mac told them to me I promised never to repeat them. Morning and sunshine came at last, as morning and sun- shine will. I say sunshine, because that morning did bring sunshine for McAlcott. Tom Jordan, his friend, whom we passed back at the club, heard of the matter, and explained it to the judge. He told how Mac had seized the wrong overcoat in his hurry, etc., etc. When Mac told me about this affair I think he said something about Jordan having a “pull” with the judge, but I didn’t see the connection. A “pull” wouldn’t have any weight with our impartial magis- trates of the law. The first thing the released prisoner did when he got loose, was to try to straighten things with Miss Richardson. But that was no easy matter, let me tell you. Did you ever try to make a girl see anything right, when she is determ- ined to look at it from the other side? It’s worse than try- ing to make a chicken see a hole in the fence. In this case the poor, misled creature persisted that Mac had disgraced her by being arrested on the street while in her company. She further persisted that it was all his fault when, as a matter of fact, it was all her fault. N.B.—I saw McAlcott coming from the Richardson resi- dence the other day. -He had on one of those smiles that won't come off. “é —_ een” x 99 OGhe Porcupine Issued every school month in the interest of the Santa Rosa High School SUBSCRIPTION One Year Half Year Single Copies (0@- Subscription must be paid in ADVANCE EDITORIAL STAFF Riterary.. POibore se sn oo ae Ware ‘ RAYMOND JEANS Managing Editor : LEWIS LAMBERT Ass’t Manager Editor EDWIN BENT COMFORT HAVEN aee LOYD BROW N PABBOGIAUER Lh setinn oo ade song amar pee ALICE LETOLD (HELEN JOHNSON Bexc hanged. 5-84 SOR hare ; Sat ern Loner ee OME AT Nat ay BER, Athletics, Boy’s __..CLARENCE WHITNEY Athletics, Girl’s rel aye see __......NELLIE GRIFFITH SICAL ALGIS be porte Us ert me rN Ei GEORGIA PURSELL “WILL LAWRENCE GRACE DUBOIS panos )EDITH STONE {DELOSS SUTHERLAND Entered in the Postolfice at Santa Rosa, Cal., as second class mail matter All personals, stories, literary articles and items of interest to this paper should be sent to The Porcupine, Santa Rosa, California. In the last editorial, the problem of finding and developing plots was discussed. This month I shall take the method of narration as my subject. We will now suppose that you have your plot; you must then decide how you are going to treat it. Some authors do not advise amateurs to tell their stories in the first person. This is good advice to a certain degree. If you make yourself the hero your style is apt to sound ‘conceited. It requires an experienced writer to make his hero tell the story and not seem as if he were bragging. Hf, however, the first person is only a secondary character, who tells of events in which he acts a minor part, then, instead of the conceited effect, this manner of narration seems to add a charm to the story. 16 THE PORCUPINE ‘The most common method, and perhaps the best, is the use of the third person, who takes no part in the plot at all. You can then look at your characters from a distance, and see the actions of several of them at once, while if the first person is used, you are one of the characters, and are mixed in with them, so that you see the developments of the plot at close range, just as they do. Probably you have heard considerable about style, but the best thing to do with it is to let it alone. If you want a certain style of your own, you can get it by simply writing in a simple, straightforward manner. If you are going to have a style characteristic of your writing alone, it will come because of your individuality. Of course, you can train your style, but the way to do that is to strive always to express things just as they appear to you, not as some other author whom you admire, would have expressed them. There is much to be gained from imitating standard authors for practice, but see that you do not imitate the same one all the time, lest you lose your originality, and become a mere imitator. We say an orator is good, when he talks to his audience in an easy and unaffected manner; when he makes his point without the use of large words and high-sounding phrases, but in the everyday language which we are accus- tomed to hearing. The same is true of an author. When- ever you can express a thought just as well by using a smaller word, do so. This does not mean that you should not cultivate a large vocabulary ; sometimes no other but a large word will give the shade of meaning you want. Just how you shall treat your plot as regards its unfold- ing g, depends entirely upon what it is, so this must be left to your judgment for the most part. This much may be said: that there are two general ways of handling it. You may either let your readers into the secret, and let them watch the characters stumble over the obstacles, or you may keep it from them until the very last. In the first case, the reader’s interest is held by the desire to see how the char- acters find out what he already knows, while in the second THE PORCUPINE 17 it is held by his desire to find-what is causing the trouble. As a rule, plots may be treated in either of these two ways; one is about as good as the other. “The Mission,’ San Francisco, Cal., deserves the greatest of praise. It is a complete success, containing a substantial literary department, both prose and poetry, as well as lively joshes and good cuts. We congratulate the author of your poems, which are exceptionally well written. The Christmas number of “The Nugget,” Lead, S. D:, is appropriate, but a few cuts would add much to the appear- ance of your paper. “The Sotoyoman,”’ Healdsburg, Cal., your cover page attracts attention. Your journal is satisfactory throughout and your school may justly be proud of such a paper. “The Wilmerding Review,’ San Francisco. Although not attractive to the eye, certainly contains some good material. The stories are good and the Exchange Column is well written. “El Granito” is one of our best exchanges. The cover is neat, and “Peggety’s Trip” is original and interesting. “The Argus,” Tulare, Cal., is interesting, but would not 18 THE PORCUPINE a few more cuts add to the appearance of your paper? “The Mountaineer” is snappy and lively. It shows a great amount of school spirit. “The Far Darter,’ St. Helena, CaJ., your Christmas num- ber is good. “Wonder of the Deep” is certainly original, but cuts are lacking in your paper. “The Oak,” Vualia, Cal., makes its first appearance on our table this month. It is well arranged and contains sev- eral interesting stories, as well as other good material. “The Owl,” Fresno, Cal. Your material, your arrange- ment and your joshes are good. “The Horace Mann Record” for January is especially well gotten up. “The Elm,” your cover is not only a novel idea, but is durable as well. Mary had a swarm of bees, And they, to save their lives, Had to stay by Mary, For Mary had the hives. Colin M. to Senior—“Please get this splinter out from under my fingernail.” Senior—‘Why, what have you been doing, scratching your head?” Lambert, as he turned into a boot-black’s stand, ‘“Here’s where I shine.” When Adam in bliss, asked Eve for a kiss, She puckered her lips with a coo; With a look quite esctatic, She said most emphatic, “T don’t care A-dam if you do.” Jean—“The longer I look at a thing the prettier it gets,” E. Stump—‘Won't you look at me for a while?” THE PORCUPINE 19 Basketball Oakiondiavagiers 22 SanitaghRosas..c.tad 3 This was the final score, after the game held in the Reli- ance Gym., Alameda, March Ist, in which Santa Rosa lost the final game in the A. A. L. series. We lost the game, not by superior playing on the part of Oakland High, but by their superior knowledge of “rough-house” work. Only during the second half did Sante Ros: get a square deal, even from the officials of the game. Right here we take the opportunity to thank Mr. Seabright for the faultless way in which he refereed the sec- ond half. We lost the chance of being champions of the A. A. L. Basketball League, but we feel sure that we can win the game against Oakland under the following fair con- ditions: First, a neutral ground; second, TWO, not one, fair officials ; third, five, or perhaps at most, seven, not ten men to play against, and lastly, a square deal and good square basketball, not ‘“‘rough-house” and football. First Half Play was started by Oakland getting the touch-off. We had hardly started before Oakland fouled, and we made a free throw. In a short time Smith, of Oakland, did the “jump-me-quick” act on A. Lee, knocking him down, etc. This was a sign for a general “rough-house” on the part of Oakland, and that she did. Tackling, pushing, hacking and trained fouling marked their play. Again Smith, of Oak- land, fouled A. Lee, this time so severely that time had to be called. He was warned that another offence would throw 20 THE PORCUPINE him off the field. The half ended 14 to 3 in Oakland’s favor. Second Half With Seawright as referee, we immediately began to have some show, so we started to pile the score up on Oakland. But they resorted to their “dirty” play again, against which we were powerless. During the latter part of the second half Oakland ran in five fresh men, notifying the officials for only two of them. The game ended with Oakland nine points to the good, but Santa Rosa won the last half. Final score: Oakland cea. 22 Santa whiosa yy azte 13 All the fellows played well. l Field goals— PAHS AOE. ret co Paresa'e tevin, She is ia eete Nereus ptt ery elatel ately seeks 2 Reo VV Tat ey ici ae a onmiz ehsters me eeeslonakareiel sas Melero maeels I Foul Shots—.. ASCE e SNe fe ats Sue afd aieth Har nb te eM ete ah «Leute ORE 2 Gn WV LEM OV sas coats t tniaincounial She, «eines arabe teraersaseht ace 5 The Healdsburg Game Santa ROSA. es aK 22 Healdsburg........ 7, In defeating Healdsburg High in the basketball game, February 7th, at Bower’s Hall, Santa Rosa won the north- ern sub-league of California and also the chance of playing in the semi-finals for the Academic championship. All the players played good ball from start to finish. Healdsburg “roughed it” a little too much, but that is to be expected from a losing team. The Lee brothers played their usual good game of goaling, and Woolley and Whit- ney played well as guards. Jeans showed that with a little Our Money Back Policy Phone Red j1Z31 is Good Protection for You Santa Rosa Department Store 432-434 Fourth St. Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 21 more experience he would “make good.” As it was, his playing was far above reproach. The game, as a whole, was fast and furious, as both teams were nerved to win. There is one thing we should like to mention. The result of a game depends almost as much on the officials as it does on the players, so it is a great thing to have good ones. So we take this opportunity to thank Messrs. Cox, Searcy and Johnson for their work in that capacity. ah || OSC aie rai fy 10 Dantas RoOsae. ts. . 31 It was by the above margin that Santa Rosa won the Academic semi-finals, on February 21st, and defeated San Jose in one of the best exhibitions of basketball playing ever seen in this city. We must say that San Jose was greatly handicapped, first, by their long trip; secondly, by the strange court. But such is the luck of the home team, and maybe if we had played in San Jose on a strange court, the result might have been different. As it was, both teams played splendid ball, and we think the better team won. Play started with the San Jose center getting the touch. The ball was quickly returned to our goal, but was forced gradually back by San Jose. Santa Rosa fouled: The resuit was that the score stood, in the first two minutes of the San Jose 1, Santa Rosa o. This, however, was the first, last and only time that San Jose was ahead. We followed with two field goals, then a foul shot, and then a string of field goals. We fouled again, and San Jose made the point. They followed with a field goal, and the half finished with the score: San Jose 4, Santa Rosa 12. The next half started with a rush. We made ten points HAHMAN’S MAGIC HEADACHE POWDERS For Sick Headache, Neuralgia and Nervous Affections Prepared Only by the HAHMAN DRUG CO. Prescription Druggisfs SANTA ROSA’S LARGEST AND BEST DRUG STORE Phone Main 32 213 Exchange Ave, THE PORCUPINE before San Jose realized where they were. Then followed a hard-fought game, until the half closed with a final score of Santa Rosa 31, San Jose to. Seabright, of Oakland, refereed the game without a sin- gle error, for which we think he deserves credit. The fellows from San Jose were entertained with a dance, and we did our best to dispel for them the depression of defeat. Track Santa Rosa High will start this year’s track season with the S. M. A. A. L. off its schedule. This was rather hard, but it was a necessary step. What everyone wants is fair play, and this we didn’t get. Up to this time the schools of this league have never had an age restriction, and we can safely say that more than once the result of the Field Day would have been changed had fellows over twenty-one years been restricted. But we were willing to set aside bygones and set an age restriction “after a suitable notice.” When we firmly said that we wanted due notice and due considera- tion of the fact before we took any active measures, imme- diately these schools showed that their attack was not upon the age limit itself, but upon Santa Rosa High, which it could hurt through its individual athletes who were over twenty-one years. At this point we, seeing the honor, the reputation, and the principle of our school at stake, decided to withdraw from the S. M. A. A. -L. unless we were given a suitable notice. “Now, reader, do you think we have done rightly? Our Freshmen have been turning out in great style, and TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES C. A. Wright Co. Leading Booksellers and Stationers 615-617 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA sa THE PORCUPINE 7 23 we hope to develop some good athletes from among them. The InterClass Meet will come off in a short time, and then we shall be able to judge better as to what our “freshies” can do. For this season we have the following meets on our schedule: The Stanford Interscholastic, the Academic, a meet with the “Sophs” of U. C. and a dual meet with Berkeley. Girls’ Basketball Our last game was with Healdsburg, February 7th, and, as usual, was a remarkably close and exciting game. AI- though the first half ended with a score of 4—0, our team having scored no points, our girls were by no means dis- couraged, and showed what they were made of. We gradually gained, and during the last few minutes the goal was thrown which decided our victory by a score of 6—7. The team work is improving so that we expect to be in good trim for the league games, which will begin soon. Besides these we have the inter-class games yet to play, so get out and support your class. ‘The winners of the “S” for last term are Abbie Clary, Mable Ware, Leila Grove and Neil Griffith. |), QOZERS Jo@ FULL LINE OF SPRING TOGS Tailoring a Specialty Hodgson-Henderson Co. 517 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE In spite of the fact that two of our centers and two sub- stitutes were unable to play, our first A. A. L. game with Napa, March 6th, was an easy victory. From the first there was no doubt as to the outcome of the game, as our score continued to increase. It was one of the easiest games we have ever played., The score at the end of the game was 31—5 in our favor. All of the girls played well, but could have played better, had they had harder opponents. The line-up was as follows: Centers, Minnie Cooper, Alma Cromwell, Ophelia Caldwell; goals, Leila Grove, Nell Griffith; guards, Mable Ware, Nellie Lonergan. The guide was guiding a guy. As the guide guided the guy, the guide guyed the guy until the guy would no longer be guided by a guide whom he had hired not to guy, but to guide him. So the guyed guy guyed the guide. No wonder everybody guyed the guyed guide guiding a guyed guy. There are meters of accent, And meters of tone; But the best kind of meter Is to met her alone. Mary had a little lamb, She took it everywhere ; But now she’s laid it on the shelf, And bought a Teddy-bear. Eno’s Catarrh Cure The most reliable Catarrh Remedy on the market. A local and internal. Price $1.00. For sale at cor. Fourth and A Streets. ST. ROSE DRUG STORE THE PORCUPINE Thorn Gale had been with some bad boys. Upon returning home, he asked of his papa, “Say, Pop, what did Kelly do?” Pop—‘Why, what do you mean?” Thorny— Well, I was telling the fellows how you stood on your head for ten minutes and they said, ‘Like Kelly cara Vegas Miss Bessie Mc.—“Why, Mr. Lee, you dance the two- step divinely, Who taught you?” Deacon Lee—“My two step-sisters.”’ ° ° Sporting Goods California Oyster Bicycles Automobiles Market and Grill | . Leading Restaurant Fourth Sivect bel Mand Pee eee asks eos ae Schelling S Cyclery THE PORCUPINE We went to Cupid's retreat, nd wandered in the sand; The moon was coming up, I held her little ————— umbrella. . held her little umbrella; How fast the time flies! As the moon came over the water, I gazed into her ————— lunch basket. I gazed into her lunch basket, I wished I had a taste, There sat my little charmer, My arm around her — shawl. My arm around her shawl, This charming little miss, Her eyes are full of mischief, I slyly stole a ————— sandwich. [ slyly stole a sandwich, Altho’ twas hardly fair, As the moon came from behind the cloud I stroked her shining umbrella handle. BROOKS CLOTHING CO. Headquarers For Young Men’s Clothing and Furnishings THE PORCUPINE Mr. J. (Hist. VI1)—“Where is the best place to hold the World’s Fair?” T. Gale, Esq.—‘‘Around the waist.” Esther Scott—‘Oh, my! I have been building so many ‘air castles lately.” Loretta Hyde—‘With ‘Bricks,’ I suppose.” Many a glance around he stole, And then his chink he chunk; Many a wicked smile he smole, And many a wink he wunk. What would you say if you saw a pig crying by the way- side? Ans.—‘‘Porc-u-pine.” “Why is a pancake like the sun?” Because it rises out of der yeast and sets behind der vest.” “Young maid,” said he, “I ask of thee To fly, to fly, to fly with me.” “Young man,” said she, “now don’t you be Too fly, too fiy, too fly with me.” The teacher lammed him on the head, Which was against the rule; It made the children laugh and play To see a lam in school. Why Not Buy Your Footwear of RIDDLE, BACIGALUPI CO. They have the nicest assortment in Santa Rosa 319 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA CAL. THE PORCUPINE ALAS!! ‘ Wilt thou take her for thy pard, For better or for worse; To have, to hold, to fondly guard, Till hauled off in a hearse ? ¢ Wilt thou let her have her way, Consult her many wishes; Make fires every day, And help her wash the dishes ? ‘ Wilt thou comfort and support Her father and her mother; Aunt Jamima, Uncle John, Three sister and a brother ?’’ And his face grew deathly pale, And it was too late to jilt. As to the chapel floor he sank, He sadly said, ‘‘I wilt.” —Ex. Harriet Parrish has taken to writing poetry. The followin g is a production of her pen: I love its gentle wable, I love its rapid flow, I love to wind my tongue up, Yes, just to hear it go! Ambitious Poet—‘‘Have you read my ‘Descent Hades?’ Weary Editor— No; but I'd like to see it.” THE PORCUPINE Latest College Styles in Shoes R.C. Moodey Son (By a Puzzled Foreigner.) 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Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, As he stubbed his toe against the bed: peas ttre Utes ea a9 BI) Vega edo thea ae “Dora,” said Mrs. Pierson to her daughter, “I saw the milkman kiss you this morning! I shall take the milk my- self in the future.” Dora—‘It won't do you any good. He promised not to kiss anyone but me.” Mr. J. (giving an object lesson on the moon)—“Now, we will represent the moon by my hat.” C. Whitney—‘Is it inhabited?” Johnnie—“Pa, what’s a weapon?” “Father—‘Something to fight with, my son.” Johnnie—“Pa, is ma your weapon?” The Voice of THE VICTOR ys) The World’s Best Entertainer We waaTER'® voce” SANTA ROSA CYCLE CO. THE PORCUPINE 32 J. C. Pedersen Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Ete. Most Complete Stock in the City of Santa Rosa 324-3826 FOURTH ST. Santa Rosa, Cal. The Peanut Roaster and Popcorn Popper which stands near the White House is surely a novelty. It is attracting considerable attention. Furnished with the best of modern improvements it is capable of giving excellen work. Corn popped in butter, Chewing Gum and Sweet Popcorn. W. H. BURTCH, Prop. Santa Rosa Mrs. Peterson— Mildred! how many times do I have to caH you before you hear?” Mildred—‘I don’t know, ma. You stand there and holler and I’ll stand here and count.” French Phares—‘I’ll never forget the time I first drew this sword!” Bill Martel—‘ Where was that?” Phares—“At a raffle.” N. BACIGALUPI Groceries and Provisions 315 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa PHONE BLACK 4622 C. M. BRUNER Pictures, Frames and Art Goods FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA 32 THE PORCUPINE DRUGS, KODAKS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND DEVELOPING 503 Fifth St., near B, Santa Rosa, Cal. Phone Main 77 The Best Store for the Economical Housewife Sonoma County Fruit Produce Co., Inc. GOOD PLACE FOR GOOD GROCERIES P hone Main 87 Fourth and Wilson ts. Now I lay me down to sleep, In my little bunk; I hope to’die before I wake, And thus escape a flunk. PHONE’ BLACK 4611 The Boston Restaurant MEALS AT ALL HOURS - OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 409 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal, Our Stock of Silverware Is very complete and we would call your attention to our line of HIGH SCHOOL SOUVENIRS Among items may be found Spoons Napkin Rings aud Bookmarks 545 Fourth Street JOHN HOOD THE PORCUPINE 33: H. H. ELLIOTT R. D. DIXON DIXON ELLIOTT High Grade Hardware Enders’ Dollar Safety Razor Ridgway Block, cor. Third B Sts. 1% Santa Rosa, Cal. eS J. H. Sandl Son Phone Red 1792 ‘Bay State Meat Market All kinds of Domestic and Forgein Sausages and Cheese Fresh and Salted Meats, Delicattsen 711 FOURTH STREET f SANTA ROSA aa nc nS ORO Telephone Main 68 California Market Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Depot Canned Goods, Game in Season and Dressed Poultry 716 Fourth Street W .C. Harlan, Prop. 1 stood on the bridge at the close of day, Attired in my football clothes ; And the bridge belonged, I wish to say, To a knocked-out halfback’s nose. 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The Place to Sell Your Second-Hand Goods GARDINER BROS. 713 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. “Deacon Lee, will you please lead in prayer?” asked the Fulton minister., Deacon Lee snores peacefully. “Deacon Lee, will you lead—” Deacon: Lee (awakening)—‘‘It isn’t my lead, I dealt.” GILLETTE SAFETY RAZORS Pocket Cutlery and Fancy Carvers A Full Line of Hardware At MAILER’S 36 THE PORCUPINE Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers, Water Hose and Sprinklers SEE OUR LINE BEFORE YOU BUY HAVEN HAWK C@., Inc. 305-307 Fourth Street Santa Rosa Hattie, McKinney Titus Agents for White Sewing Machines P MATTING AND LINOLEUM Furniture Steam Carpet Beating Works Carpets 304 FOURTH STREET, PHONE RED 1641 “Miss Edith,” said a young man, “may I ask you, please, not to call me Mr. Durand?” “But,” said Miss Edith, with great coyness, “our ac- quaintance is so short, you know. Why should I not call you that?” “Well,” said the young man, “chiefly because my name is Dupont.” ——————— WHO Hold the best positions or receive promotions? You know it is the Specially and Technically trained men that are in demand. THEN if you are ambitious and wish to be a success in life visit the International Correspondence School 629 FIFTH STREET We carry a full line of Stationery and Technical Supplies KOPF DONOVAN Wholesale and Relail Grocers SANTA ROSA CALIFORNIA THE PORCUPINE Phone Main 73 Coffee Roasted Daily 9 Flagler’s Coffees, Teas, Spices, Crockery, Glassware Agateware, Kitchen Utensils, ete. 42)-422 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. The White House Receives new Cloaks, new Tailor Suits and new Clothing nearly every day The Largest Stock in Sonoma County Fourth at B St. Santa Rosa, Cal. COON BENT Phone Black 4672 626 Fifth Street NEW and Second-Hand FURNITURE Dalace of Sweets” stnert C. T. SHERMAN, Prop. 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THE PORCUPINE Have You Tried Jacobs’ Jar Taffies? Why not? BELDEN HEHIR Harness. Saddles, Robes, Whips, Horse Blankets etc. 430 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. Williams’ pigs’ feet in a paper and put hi s loins in the ice- box.’ John says: ‘All right, just as soon as I saw off Mrs. Murphy’s sin and put her kidneys in the water pail.” Earl Woolley (in a restaurant)—‘ Do you serve lobsters here?” Waiter—‘Certainly, sir; sit right down.” Phone Main 371 GAMBLE BROS. Grocers 634 FIFTH STREET - - SANTA ROSA When in Want of Flour Ask For —™ ROSE BRAND NEW MILL NEW MANAGEMENT SANTA ROSA FLOUR MILLS CO. Everybody Reads Tre Press Democrat Daily Morning Edition De- livered by Carrier 50 Cents per Month OEE AS ARS TAT Telephone Main Printing and Bookbinding in | all its Branches C. Nielsen Chas. Jurman Santa Rosa Furniture Co. FURNITURE, IRON BEDS, SIDE BoarDs, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS CHAIRS MATTINGS, MATTRESSES, ETC. 328-330 Fourth Street, Cor. of A C. 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SANTA ROSA DR. J. W. JESSE Exchange Bank Building Office Phone Red 2481 Ns Residence Phone Red 2482 Modern Cold Storage Plant Noonan Meat Co. Wholesale Butchers Santa Rosa, Cal. The Family Jewels Billy's Grit - The Crossing The Shipwreck Editorials - Athletics - Exchanges Joshes - = Ads.— Read Them Contents Obhe Plrcupine VOL. XIV. SANTA ROSA, CAL., APRIL, 1908 NO. 8 Prudent People Purchase Prickly Porcupines The Family Jewels “You say that you met Amelia in the city last week? Indeed? I am so glad you took a liking to her. Yes, if I do say so, she’s a pretty good girl. She used to be rather ‘high flown,’ though, but since last summer she got it all taken out of her I guess. How was that did you say? Well, I’m sure it’s not such a long story but what I could tell it in a quarter of an hour. I can’t stay any longer than that, since I think it’s sinful to waste a whole afternoon gossip- ing to Mrs. McCray’s summer boarders, ‘though she says she doesn’t mind the least bit. Mrs. McCray’s a good cook, isn’t she? “You see, Amelia was the only child, and her father set a store by her. Nothing was too good for Amelia. I had to stand by and see her just spoiled, though at times I was fairly boiling with rage at the things he'd let her do. Still she had a pretty good constitution, and come out without dyspepsia, with a fairly good temper, and some sense, though she could a had more and no harm done. “Pa indulged her, especially in reading; she took that from me, I ’spose. He isn’t a reading man himself, and was rather proud to have a bookish daughter, I guess. I didn’t mind her reading so much, myself, although it did make her kind o’ dreamy. You see, I went through the High School at the county seat, and got my fair share of education. Pa only. went two years, and then he had to go to work, so his etiquette isn’t always of the best. But then—he says they’re mere trifles and ought to be left to women. I, myself, make a mistake once in a while, but being as I have to associate 4 THE PORCUPINE with the neighbor folk, I’m not so fluent as I might be. Even though I do say ‘I begun’ for ‘I began,’ I don’t leave off my g’s from such words as ‘singing’ and the like. “But I’m digressing. It’s so hard to keep from drifting, and to stick to one’s point all the time. When Amelia fin- ished the grammar grades at fourteen, we thought we'd send her to the county high school, which is only ten miles distant, but she would hear none o’ that. She was just crazy to go to a boarding school. She’d read so much about the fun girls had there, and finally Pa said she could go. He rather liked the idea of his daughter’s going to a big city to school, because he knew not everyone can go to boarding school, for its pretty expensive, what with the fine clothes and car fare and all. “Amelia used to write us perfectly glowing letters of the fun she was a-having, and the knowledge she imbibed, though she always spoke of that last, somehow or other. They played all sorts o’ pranks on the teachers, but I guess the lady principal, being as she was pretty strict, didn’t let ’em get too frisky. “Amelia made just piles of friends, and when vacation time came, she wrote a most wheedling letter begging us to let her have a house party for a whole week, with about five or six girls. Pa was for letting her have it at first, but I set right down on it from the beginning, and finally he swung ‘round to my way of thinking. For it was cherry-picking time, and I knew that it was hard enough to can the cherries without having a houseful of girls to cook for and pick up after—rather, ‘for whom to cook and after whom to pick up’—'though that doesn’t sound any better. So we wrote back and told her to wait until the Christmas vacation for her house party, although she could bring her chum up for a visit if she wished. Amelia’s a real good and contented girl, and she wrote back that she and Amy Hilton, that’s the chum, would be home Saturday night. “T had a big dinner when the girls arrived, with a cherry pie for dessert, and all the time we were doing the dishes, THE PORCUPINE I let them dry them, they sang ‘Can she make a cherry pie, Billy boy?’ and other nonsensical jingles till I was fairly ready to shriek. You see I’d been working all day. “Well, the girls played and sang, and danced, and some- times worked, for almost a week. It about fagged me out. They got up picnics, and mountain climbing parties, and lawn parties, and sunrise and moonlight walks, and candy- pulls, until I was thankful I didn’t have the whole half dozen encamped upon me. I guess Pa was glad, too, for they kept asking questions about deciduous fruit trees and adventitious buds and such like, till it was a wonder he could do his farm. work. “About the last of the week, Friday, however, there was quite a heavy shower, so that they had to remain indoors. Rain was not as much to their liking as sunshine, but, never- theless, they kept occupied till about the middle of the after- noon. Then, seeing that time was a-hanging heavy on their hands and likely to overweight them, I suggested they climb to the attic and explore. “Amelia was never fond of the attic. She was too afraid of the spiders, and mice, and ghosts, and fairies, to risk her life poking around up there. But Amy took up with the idea immediately, so they went to the attic. I heard them prowling around for a while, and then I didn’t. But the whole atmosphere seemed rife with whispers and thick with secrets, even downstairs. At supper time they came down with an excited look in their faces, but as they didn’t say anything I asked no questions. “The next morning everything was as ‘clear as a bell,’ one of Amelia’s figures of speech. The girls were up betimes and were busy under the biggest cherry tree, eating, I sup- posed. Consequently they weren’t very hungry at break- fast. After eating they asked if they mightn’t have the surry to drive to town. I was only too willing, being glad to have them out of the way, as I had to clean house. “T didn’t expect them home till about five in the evening, So imagine my surprise when I saw the surry, encircled ia THE PORCUPINE a cloud of dust, coming up the driveway. I thought that surely Amelia would have taken Amy to the dime show in town, but she hadn’t. They looked sort o’ limp and drag- gled and full of woes, so that I surmised something was wrong. As soon as they got out they came a-running to me to unburden their troubles on my bosom. In a choky voice Amelia said they’d found a slip of paper the day before in a drawer of an old writing desk in the attic, which read: “‘Family diamonds under the biggest cherry tree, next house. On northeast side by big root. Finders keepers.’ “Of course, they scented hidden treasure, and early this morning, according to directions, they had dug there and found, to their amazement, they admitted, an old tin box, which, when opened, contained two necklaces of brilliants. I got rather excited myself when I heard that. All of the stories they had ever read concerning treasures came into their minds, and they danced for joy. Both their fortunes were made, they thought, for Amelia generously agreed to divide up. “They made the trip to town to sell the necklaces, intend- ing to return and overwhelm Pa and I with the proceeds. As soon as they arrived they rushed to the jewelers, and imagine their horror, when told these were not diamonds but imitation, and merely glass at that. “And then it came to me, and how I did laugh. When I recovered, I tried to explain as gently as possible, for they appeared sort o’ hurt and injured, how, when children, father had given sister and I each a necklace of brilliants with which we might play ‘lady.’ One day they disappeared and although we hunted high and low, we could never find them. From various hints your Uncle Jack used to give, I can guess now that he must have hidden them under the cherry tree, expecting we would find the note, which he must have slipped in the desk, knowing we played with it often when we went to the attic. It makes me smile even now, as | remember the foolish look on their faces. Since THE PORCUPINE 7 then Amelia has stopped reading spectacular romances and has begun to read Dickens and Thackeray. “Well, I must be going. I guess I'll see you tomorrow afternoon, though. Yes, I’m sort o’ resting up for the Christmas vacation, although it is quite a spell off. Good afternoon. My regards to Mrs. McCray.” Billy's Grit The team of the Ainslee Military Academy were at hard practice on the diamond before the crowds began to assem- ble for the game. But Billy McCray, Ainslee’s star pitcher and captain, was not in the box. Instead there was Allen, the Sophomore: who had shown some cleverness, but he had not that coolness and resource that Billy had, and which Was so necessary in this of all games. Little groups, gathered here and there at the edge of the diamond, were earnestly discussing the subject. To every- one the reason was a mystery, and even the members of the team appeared worried over the change. A few minutes before the game the captain called his team together. “Fellows,” he said, “I’m simply not in condition to pitch today. Allen will pitch a winning game, and show old How- land Prep. what Ainslee can do.” The faces of the team were somewhat disappointed and anxious, as they took their places. The black-bloused umpire entered the field, brushed off the rubber with his toe, broke the seals off the new league balls, and tossed one to Allen. “Play ball!” The pitcher swung his arm, and the game was on. For six innings Allen held his batters down pretty well. The score remained 2—1, favoring Ainslee. In the seventh a Howland batter sent a low ball to the shortstop and failed 8 THE PORCUPINE to make first base. The next man to the bat knocked a swiit ball to second and barely made first. The third fanned out. Two out, and only one man on base. The pitcher and the team were gaining courage. The Howland nine was frantic, they had been holding Kelly, their heavy batsman, in order to bring in men from second and third when he should knock a fielder. Now, the only thing to do was for Kelly to go up, or there would probably be a case of three out. The captain called Allen to the bench. “You've got ’em a-goin’,” he said. “Now give Kelly some of your fancy ones.” Like a shot the ball sped over the plate—a trifle too high. “Ball,” said the umpire. Another shot towards the batter, almost touching him. Allen was getting “wild.” “Two balls,” drawled the umpire. The pitcher drew himself up in a knot and shot the ball towards the plate. “Crack!” and the ball was speeding toward the outfielder, while Kelly reached second base, and the other runner third. The next batter took his place at the side of the plate. The pitcher sent the ball way to the side. The next was as bad, and the third almost hit the batter. Allen was getting one of his wild streaks. Three balls had been called and an- other of this kind would send another man to a base. The whole team realized what it meant—Ainslee would lose again this year to Howland. But no one saw what was going to happen better than Billy, and by the time the catcher and Allen reached his bench he was peeling off his jersey, and donning a base- ball jacket. “Billy, you’ve got to pitch. You know what it means to us.” They had hardly gotten the words out of their mouths before the gritty captain was in his box. He stood for a moment, turning the ball over in his hand, then quick as a flash threw it across the plate. “One strike,” came from the umpire. THE PORCUPINE 9 The catcher, instead of throwing back the ball, carried it to the pitcher. “Don’t do it, Billy,’ he advised. “Your face is white as death. Let Allen finish it, even if we do lose.” Billy tried to smile. “Go on back there and catch,” he commanded. With a great effort he swung back his arm and pitched the ball. Like a shot it came back toward him, and mechan- ically he stuck out his gloveless hand. It struck, but the fingers failed to close around it and it fell to his feet. The batter got safely to first base, and the man on second reached third. But the sudden shock and the pain of throw- ing had aroused Billy from the stupor which was coming © over him, and he resolved not to let them make another run. “It’s the last inning,’ he muttered. He grimly faced the next batter and swung his arm, but his speed was gone. The ball seemed to hang in the air. With a crack the batter knocked it straight toward the pitcher. Instinctively he gathered himself and leaped high in the air. He caught the ball in his bare hand, wheeled like a cat as soon as his feet touched ground, and threw the ball home, making the best double play ever seen on the How- land diamond and winning for Ainslee. For a moment Billy looked stupidly at the catcher, and heard the yells of the Ainslee rooters; then suddenly he realized that the game was over. The reaction was too great. Trembling like a leaf he fell in Ted Ramsey’s arms. Then for the first time he saw Billy’s bandaged wrist. “Oh, now I see why you put in Allen,” he exclaimed, “Billy, why didn’t you tell us about it?” “T knew I couldn't stick the whole game out. I thought it was the best way. If the doctor had known it—” He gasped for breath, but before he had finished the gritty hero was being carried off on the shoulders of the team. Le It was years later when I saw Billy McCray again. After graduation he had gone West, and little had been heard 10 THE PORCUPINE from him since. One morning some business called me to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. I arrived a few minutes before the close, and was forced to wait in order to see a broker who was busy on the floor. As I looked down from the balcony I saw a frantic mass wedged against the rail of the stock pit. The scene beggared description. Men yelling and frantically waving their hands; their hats gone, collars torn and hanging over their shoulders. A coat and waistcoat ripped open, showing the full length of white shirt front. “Bear raid on Colorado Pacific,” informed my neighbor. Yes, a Bear raid it was. A gigantic attempt by some of the money kings to bear down the stock of the Colorado Pacific Railroad, and down in the midst of the howling mob I recognized Sterling Ford, backed by the Hollenbeck mil- lions, as the leader of the raid. And there, backed up against the rail, like a stag at bay, was the Colorado Pacific’s repre- sentative trying to stay the rushing current of dropping prices—bent on saving his company’s stock against the open sluice-gate of the Bears. The battle had continued since the opening of the Ex- change. Every bid of Ford’s was immediately taken by the Western broker. “Seventy-two for 10,000,—71 for 10,000,—70 for 10,000,” he thundered, and every time the other’s right hand shot up and his clear resounding “Sold” met Ford’s ev ery retreating bid. All around these two was frantic buying and selling. All knew that if Ford succeeded in beating down his oppon- ent Colorado Pacific would fall no one could say how low, and panic would ensue. It could plainly be seen that Ford was fast nearing his last ditch; but Colorado’s broker was also fast nearing the end. How much more he could buy no one knew. “Tive thousand at 69,” shouted Ford, met with the same cool “Sold.” “Five thousand at 68,—5,000 at 67,—5,000 at 65,” he bel- lowed. THE PORCUPINE ak It was a battle royal—a king on one side, a Richelieu on the other. Victory depended on who could hold out the longest. “Twenty-five thousand at 60,” thundered Ford. It was his last ditch stand. A moment’s silence followed the calm “Sold,” then pandemonium reigned. Every man on the floor seemed to want Colorado Pacific. Up went the prices; 65, 66, 67, 68, 70—up towards par. The gong at the end of the building sounded the close. A hush fell over the frantic mob. The market closed strong with Colorado Pacific at 87%. I glanced down at the dissembling figures below. “Yes, it’s Billy, al right,” I said half aloud, and the next moment I was looking square into the smiling face of Billy McCray—the same Billy of old. It was Billy’s grit that saved the Colorado Pacific. 5 The Crossing After running parallel to the stream for a few rods, the road dipped abruptly into the water. Across the brook the wagon tracks and prints of horseshoes marked the place where it emerged, but further view of it was cut off by the overhanging branches of the many trees. The stream ran swiftly along, but the ford was perfectly safe, being just a few inches deep. A few boulders, scattered at intervals across the water, formed a path for the chance pedestrian or country schoolboy. On the sandy slope of the nearer edge of the brook, at the side of the road, sat a girl and a boy. She was dressed in a blue sailor with a white embroidered hat, her hair streaming from under in precise disarry. Her companion was a well-built youth, togged out in corduroys and a red ” sweater, on which was sewed a large initial “S 12 THE PORCUPINE “Well?” she asked. “Well?” he echoed. In her voice there was a tone of restlessness; his was.2 careless, indifferent manner. “Are you going to help me across?” she asked. “Well—er—I hardly think so.” He spoke as if weighing each word to see if his answer were going to be exactly correct. “How, then, am I going to get over?” “There are a number of ways, any one of which you could do?” he replied. “Name one,” she challenged. “Walk over on those stones by yourself.” “What, those small, slippery stones!” She shuddered at the idea. “You know, Hal, that is impossible for me to do.” “Then pull off your shoes and wade over.” “Hal, you keep still,” she spoke decisively. “After leav- ing the rest of the class and walking this far, and now to turn back. You know, Hal, I want to send this postal so bad to Argie—she doesn’t know I went on the class picnic today, you know—and if we could just get across this stream and get to that country postoffice you told me of, then I could mail it and get back with the rest of the class. You never told me of any stream we had to cross.” “That’s true. I don’t remember telling you we had to cross a stream,” he said. “You ought to have told me that we would, and then I would not have wanted to come so bad. But I could get across easily enough, Hal, if you would just help me, and keep me from slipping.” “T will not do it, Myrtle.’”’” He spoke with decision, but not harsh in the least. You refuse a request from a girl in Leap Year, Hal?” “T refuse that particular request, Myrtle. Name any other and I will quickly do it. But I can’t help you over.” Around his mouth there played a mischievous smile, which he tried to conceal. THE PORCUPINE 13 “Well,” she shrugged her shoulders, “take this postal, cross on those rocks, and mail it at the country postoffice, and Ill wait here for you.” J bereluse:: “Well, do as you please, Mr. Hal, I am going to sit right down here and stay here. You can do what you wish.” She snatched a wayward lock of hair and tucked it un- derneath her hat in a savage manner. She slyly looked from under the rim of her hat to see if he were looking at her. She hoped he was. No, he was skipping rocks over the surface of the water, utterly absorbed in his own pastime. She thought she would tease him. “You know that good- looking Senior,’ she began, “with the black eyes, broad shoulders? Isn’t he the swellest chap? You know he—” A bee came buzzing around her ear. “Oh, Hal,” she cried, “get that bee away, hurry, quick!” Hal sat still and motioned with his finger to the bee. “Come away, nice little bee,” he teased, “don’t hurt Myrtle. Come on away, please—” “Oh, Hal, you—.” She checked herself in time. “Better call that lanky Senior of yours. Maybe he could catch the bee,” he said, but the bee buzzed away to the opposite shore and thus Myrtle was saved. For a while both sat and said nothing. She toyed with her tie, arranging it at least twenty times in the same way, her lips in a pout, while he drew figures in the sand, always wearing a tricky little grin. She was the first to speak. ‘How time is flying. I was in the shade awhile ago and now the sun is beating down on me fiercely. Can’t you fix it, Hal?” “What do you take me for? A second Joshua, having control over the movements of the sun?” he asked in sur- prise. “Of course not. I simply meant for you to move that branch so it would shade me.” “Such an easy thing! Of course it would not fly back 14 THE PORCUPINE to its original position if I would move it,” he said with sarcasm. “I think it would be much easier to move the girl.’ He looked at her. She tried to look mad. “Keep still,” she replied sternly. “Well, Myrtle, I believe I’ll go on.” He arose. “Good- bye.” She did not answer. He started, but did not walk across on the stones. A few faint wagon tracks, partly covered by the fallen leaves, led on parallel to the stream. Following these he walked on. Presently he heard Myrtle. “Oh, Hal,” she called, “did you get that algebra yesterday. I can’t do it. I simply cant. Can you show me?” He stopped. “Certainly,” he called back. “Substitute for the arched eyebrows of the antropoid cavity of the sedi- mentary distinction, and solve inversely, as the binomial theorem equals the bivalent resolution of qualitative an- alyses, and your answer will prove by the unique method. Don’t you see?” “Oh, yes,” she answered, “how simple. How very easy.” He turned and walked on, smiling to himself, but soon he heard Myrtle calling again. “Oh, Hal, wait a minute: Wait till I catch up.” She hastened to him. “Where are you going?” she asked im- patiently. “Wait till we get to the top of this little knoll,” he ans- wered, “then I’ll tell you.” They walked on silently until they were at the summit of the little hill, then Hal pointed to a nerby structure on which was hung a sign. “Myrtle,” he broke the silence, “tell me what that sign says?” “What sign? I don’t see any.” She tried hard not to see it. “That large sign; what does it say?’ he demanded. “P-O-S-T O-F-F-I-C-E,” she slowly spelt, and then: “TI thought it was across the brook?” THE PORCUPINE 15 ” “T didn’t say so. “Well, but—I—well—er—”’ Hal laughed, and she had to join in. “When you have mailed the postal,” he said, “I'll help you over that cross- ing if you wish.” The Shipwreck We were sitting on a shady bench in the park, watching the people pass, and making idle comments on those we knew. “There goes Fred Brown,” said my chum. “He’s got a new suit. Guess he spends more money on himself, now that he doesn’t spend so much on Fan.” “Why, what’s the matter?” I asked. “Oh, you know, the course of true love never did run smooth, and Fred literally wrecked his bark.” “T’d noticed that they hadn’t been together as much lately, but I didn’t know it was anything serious. Tell me about it,” I said. “Well, it seems about two weeks ago Fred and Fan were invited to go on a picnic with a crowd from town. They were all going down the river a few miles and have their lunch at the Falls. “Brown didn’t care to go with the common herd, so he got a boat for just himself and Fan. It was as clear as crystal, and promised to be a blazing hot day. Fred sail that someway he felt as if it were going to be a ‘rotten’ picnic, for him anyway, but of course he didn’t say anything to Fan about it. And she was in a fidget because she was afraid her complexion would suffer in spite of her sunshade and thick veil. “Everyone left the landing at about nine o’clock. They were the last to get started, so the others had gotten quite 16 THE PORCUPINE a little distance ahead. They didn’t care anything about that, though, for they were pretty well satisfied with them- selves. “When they got down to the ‘coaling station’ they found the crowd there eating ice-cream. They joined them, and Fred ordered two dishes. “But there was no place for the boat except at the corner of the platform. Fred put in there, and while they ate he enjoyed a blessed rest and cooled off a little. It was a small boat, and Fan weighs nearly two hundred, you know. Be- sides that, they had the lunch baskets. If Fred had been a little more used to rowing he’d have ballasted his boat dif- terently. The others finished first and started on. Fred heaved a sigh and bent forward to take up his wearisome task. But there was a nail in the platform, and when Fred pushed the boat in, the nail caught and held it fast. The ice-cream fellow took in the situation at a glance, and gave the boat a gentle downward push to clear it off the nail. “Well, the water was nearly over the sides of the boat already, so all that was needed was that gentle shove. Fan felt it going and started to get up, but that only made it worse, and in a second they found themselves sitting in the river up to their shoulders in the water.. The lunch baskets calmly pursued. their course down stream toward the other boats. “Fred said he gave one look at Fan, and when he remem- bered her wonderful toilet of the morning and contrasted it with her present appearance he laughed. That was enough for Fan. She told him that if he didn’t have any more sym- pathy for her than that, he needn’t call at her house again. She had no further use for him. “Well, with the assistance of the ice-cream man Fan managed to get out on the platform. Then she wanted to go right back, but Fred said he’d have to take the lunch to the other folks first, and he started off after it. He got it, too, a little the worse for wear, but nothing missing. “When he overtook the other boats and handed over the THE PORCUPINE 17 lunch, everyone wanted to know all about it, but all he’d say was that there’d been an accident, and they must go home. “Fan didn’t speak a word all the way home, and never has since, as faras I know. Poor Fred!” Three is a crowd, and there were three— He, the parlor lamp, and she. Two is company, and, no doubt, This is why the lamp went out. Ruth Hall (entering a music store)—“Have you ‘Kissed Me in the Moonlight?’ ” Clerk—“‘Er—er—no—I guess it must have been the other clerk.” Lady (to little boy playing ball on Sunday)—‘ What would your father say if he should see you, young man?” Boy—“Dunno, go ask him; he’s over there playin’ first.” “There goes a man who has done much to arouse the people.” “Great labor agitator?” ” “No; a manufacturer of alarm clocks. Mary had a little lamb, She dearly loved, ’tis said. 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Pe se cto | AE oe true Are MAY AYER MiMiches Bose tt CLARENCE WHITNEY Athletion, Girlie.o(...b.cukcs ae ee NELLIE GRIFFITH Stak Arete eth neh Baek GEORGIA PURSELL ‘WILL LAWRENCE Fhe GRACE DUBOIS PARTS s Wee MORE bod GA: pe ththalen: EDITH STONE DELOSS SUTHERLAND | Entered. in the Postoffice at Santa Rosa, Cal., as second class mail matter All personals, stories, literary articles and items of interest to this paper should be sent to The Porcupine, Santa Rosa, California. soca asennnpmsncimsiate pre bulsies mnie ies eccesmsbees eet ee Li Lak RS Oe Since the last editorial on “Plots” was written, we have run across some good articles on the subject. Rather than lessen their value by attempting to give their substance in our own words, we have decided to reprint them just as they are. “I never map out the exact course of the story in ad- vance. Naturally I have a more or less distinct notion of how it is to go, but I find that after I begin writing, one chapter suggests another and the story grows of itself. “Writing is so different from other kinds of work, it de- pends so much upon individual character and habits of mind, that it is impossible to lay down any hard and fast THE PORCUPINE 19 rules in relation to it. No sooner have you done so than somebody violates them all and still comes out on top.” —wWilliam Dean Howells “The true method for the making of a plot is the develop- ment of what may be termed the plot-germ, Take two or three characters, strongly individualized morally and ment- ally, place them in a strong situation and let them develop. There are hundreds of these plotzgerms in our every-day life, conversation and newspaper reading, and the slightest change in the character at starting will give a wide differ- ence in ending. Change the country and the atmosphere is changed, the elements are subjected to new influences which develop new incidents and so a new plot. Change any vital part in any character and the plot must be different. One might almost say two plots thus developed from the same germ can have no greater resemblance than two shells cast up by the ocean.” —From “Current Literature.” “Nothing is more clear than that every plot worth the name must be elaborated to its denouement before anything be attempted with the pen. It is only with the denouement constantly in view that we can give a plot its indispensable air of consequence or causation by making the incidents, and especially the tone at all points, tend to the develop- ment of the intention.” —Edgar Allen Poe. “Most of us are good, it has been said, either because we have no strong temptations or because we are cowards. Now, by a stroke of the writer’s wand, remove fear and create temptation. Put a weak character in the atmosphere, a strong, a weak and a strong, characters of both sexes, etc. The plots will arise like soap bubbles. Again, alter sud- denly the environment, and study character changes. The country boy is a new being in the city, and his place cannot be taken by the city boy. The poor man, become suddenly rich, is facing tremendous possibilities, that are capable of 20 THE PORCUPINE working into plots by the author. Simply as an example, recall the condition of a rich man who must rid himself of his wealth, and note how it has been worked out in ‘Brews- ter’s Millions.’ Royalty that would be peasantry is por- trayed in Mark Twain’s ‘The Prince and the Pauper.’ And so it runs, limitless, with possibilities.” —Leslie W. Quirk. In the same article from which the above was taken it was mentioned that a good way to get a plot is to frame one about some picture which you may have before you. The suggestion seems good. Try it. To the Point When you have a thing to say, Say it. Don’t take half a day. Where your tale’s got little in it, Crowd the whole thing in a minute! Y Life is short—a fleeting vapor— Don’t you fill the whole blamed paper With a tale, which at a pinch, Could be cornered in an inch! Boil her down until she simmers; Polish her until she glimmers ; When you have a thing to say, Say it. Don’t take half a day. —From “The Editor.” Our Money Back Policy Phone Red'1731 is Good Protection for You Santa Rosa Department Store 432-434 Fourth St. Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 21 Now that basketball is over, all the fellows have turned toward Track, and they certainly are “doing things.” We have some fine material and are only sorry that the fellows won’t have a chance to win the S. M. A. A. L. this time. Now that the track on the school grounds is in good con- dition, a goodly number of fellows turn out every night, and some fine spirit is manifested. As a result of this faithful training, our first and second-year fellows completely out- classed the boys from the first and second years of Healds- burg High. This meet was held at Pierce Bros.’ track and was run off as follows: 50-yard dash—Grove, S.; Brown, S.; Ferguson, H. 100 yard dash—Grove, S.; Ferguson, H.; Brown, S. 220-yard dash—Sampson, H.; Weeks, S.; Cummings, H. 440-yard dash—Cockrane, S.; Barnum, H.; Merrman, 5. 880-yard run—Miller, S.; Sneider, S.; Gilger, H. Mile run—Miller, S.; Sneider, S.; Lampson, H. Low hurdles—Banks, H.; Edge, H.; Sibbald, S. High hurdles—Edge, H.; Weeks, S.; Stump, S. Shot put—Swisher, H.; Gilger, H.; Weeks, S. Pole vaule—Cockrane, S.; Sutherland, S.; Hall, H. High jump—Sutherland, S.; Stump, S.; Miller, S. Shoulder Brace For Crooked People Also for people who don’t want to grow crooked. Especialiy boys and girls going to school, who have a tendency to stoop over. Phone Main 32 HAHMAN DRUG co. Free Delivery 213 Exchange Ave. Next to big bank building THE PORCUPINE Broad jump—Sutherland, S.; Norton, S.; Grove, S. Hammer throw—Webb, S.; Hyde, S.; Swisher, H. Relay—Healdsburg. By the number of first places, it is easy to see how well our fellows did. It also showed that in a short time S. R. H. S. will have a bunch of atheletes at whom all the schools around the Bay will “sit up and take notice.” Miller did well by winning both the mile and the half. He showed that he had both the grit and the speed for these races. Grove will, in a short, time, be a good man in the sprints. Cockrane will soon bea crack quarterman. Browa, Sutherland, Weeks, Hyde, Sneider and all the boys on the team did well, and deserve credit. The Academic Field Day Santa Rosa 24. Healdsburg 18%. Lowell 17. Ukiah 14. For the first time during the history of the school, Santa Rosa High won the Academic Athletic League Field Day, which was held upon the Berkeley Oval. The team, composed of G, Lee, E. Woolley, V. Coolley, S. Dickson, W. Rogers, L. Miller, R. Sneider and C. Whitney, deserves all the credit that can possibly be accorded to it. Although there is no cup connected with the winning of the meet there is “honor enough for us all. E. Woolley held up to his usual standard and won the hammer throw by a distance of 155 feet 1 inch. Win- ning the hammer throw is getting to be quite a habit with Earl. G. Lee was our star in the meet. He won the low hur- dles and tied for second in the high jump. In the latter event he equaled his own High Sc hool record of 5 feet 74 TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES C. A. Wright Co. Leading Booksellers and Stationers 615-617 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE 23 inches. Galaen won his heat easily, and won the finals in the fast time of 27:3 seconds. S. Dickson was the surprise of the day. He went down expecting to win the pole vault, but won the shot put easily. His distance was 47 feet 2% inches, breaking the High School record for that event. In the Stanford meet Spence will, no doubt, win both the shot and pole, and the individual medal for the first places. C. Whitney ran second in the quarter and third in the “220.” He was not in the best of condition. W. Rogers got third in the broad jump by a leap of 20% feet. Next year we expect Will to win this event. Coolley, Miller and Sneider all did well in their respective events, even if they didn’t place. They showed that with a little more experience they will “make good.” The number of points made by the fellows was as follows: Mey: REY ei cclors Acokh ad slg Math ste outa iale 7 EEA VVDOMLEY. 3 ctase scateivie’ av cannes niateace we pie tenere 5 Se DICKSO Ms Niriie coerce evecare ae micas sate 5 GiGi ey tay ciao oe 2 Ut ae eo eee 5 VN ENOCH sit.0 s eboctastenete We. ae NR ieda ah achors 2 ROtal gens ats suche satan nommatens vant 24 FULL LINE OF SPRING TOGS Tailoring a Specialty Hodgson-Henderson Co. 517 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA 24 THE PORCUPINE We think by winning this A. A. L. that we have demon- strated to both Ukiah and Healdsburg that we can easily beat them in any kind of a meet, dual or colle ctive. C. Whitney was chosen from the Santa Rosa basketball team as a guard for the “All Academic” team, The authori- ties were undecided between G. Lee from our team, and Harris from the Oakland team, for center, but finally chose the latter on account of his size-——Editor. From an exchange list of over one hundred, it is impos- sible to make special mention of each paper, so we must be content with mentioning only a few from the list. “The Normal Record,” Chico, Cal. Your paper is well managed and your Exchange Column is very good, but a story inserted between your debate news and your editor- ials would be appropriate. Would not a few cuts also add much to the appearance of your paper? Eno’s Catarrh Cure The most reliable Catarrh Remedy on the market. A local and internal. Price $1.00. For sale at cor. Fourth and A Streets. SL. “ROSE; DRUG “STORE to o THE PORCUPINE “Olla Podrida,” Berkeley, Cal., is, as usual good, and keeps up the reputation of the school. “RF Gabilan,” Salinas City, Cal. Our search for criticism has ended in failure. Your paper is well edited. It contains good material. Your drawings are well done and your table of contents has been made not only useful, but artistic as well. “The Forum,” St. Joseph, Mo. “How to Buy Mining Stock” is clever, funny and original. There is room for im- provement on your cover page, and why not separate your Joshes and Exchanges? “The Mirror,” Rock Springs, Wyoming. Your paper is fairly good for volume one, number three, and though not extensive, it has yet time to improve. “The Sequoia,” Eureka, Cal., is our largest and best ex- changes for this month. “Drury Academe,” North Adams, Mass. Your material is good, especially “Rooseveltism,” but why not use better paper, cuts and a more artistic cover design? Two issues of the “Orange and White,” Woodland, Cal. are on our exchange table this month, the Thanksgiving and the February numbers. Both are neat and worthy of your school. ° ° Sporting Goods California Oyster Bicycles Market and Grill Automobiles SS ig Leading Restaurant Fourth Street, bet. A and B th Strectsbet: AandB | Sohelling’s Cyclery THE PORCUPINE An Englishman, a Scotchman and an Irishman were one day arguing as to which country had the fastest trains. “I’ve been in one of our trains and the telegraph poles looked like a hedge,” said the Englishman. “T’ve seen the mile-stones appear like tomb-stones,” said the Scott. “Be jabbers,” said Pat, “I wuz in a train in my country and we passed a field of turnips, a field of carrots, a field of cabbage, a field of parsley and a pond of water, and we wuz goin’ so fast that I thought it wuz soup.” Mary had a little lamb— You've heard this fact before— But have you heard she passed her plate And had a little more? BROOKS CLOTHING CO. 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PHONE BLACK 4611 The Boston Restaurant MEALS AT ALL HOURS - OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 409 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal, —_—— Our Stock of Silverware Is very complete and we would call your attention to our line of HIGH SCHOOL SOUVENIRS Among items may be found Spoons Napkin Rings aud Bookmarks 545 Fourth Street JOHN HOOD THE PORCUPINE 33 H. H. ELLIOTT R. D. DIXON DIXON ELLIOTT Lawn Mowers, Hose, Ice Freezers High Grade Hardware Ridgway Block, cor. Third B Sts. vite Santa Rosa, Cal. J. H. Sandl Son Phone Red 1792 Bay State Meat Market All kinds of Domestic and Forgein Sausages and Cheese Fresh and Salted Meats, Delicattsen 711 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Thoroughly Modern Reinforced Concrete Building Absolutely Fire Proof OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BANE BROBS., Proprietors EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Headquarters for Tourists and Commercial Travelers SANTA ROSA, CAL. A dog stood on the railroad track, The train was coming fast. The dog stepped off the railroad track, And let the train go past. Free Delivery Phone Main 50 Eugene C. Farmer PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 701 Fourth St., Cor. D Santa Rosa W. H. UPTON Dry Goods and Ribbons 613 Fourth St. Santa Rosa 34 THE PORCUPINE PHONE MAIN 21 H. H. MOKE Funeral Director and Embalmer 418 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA Phone Black r8rx The New Piedmont William McKinlay, Prop. ROOMS BY DAY, WEEK OR MONTH Terms Moderate 613 FOURTH ST; House Newly Furnished Santa Rosa, Cal. FASHION STABLES WM. HOCKIN SONS, Props. First Class Livery, Feed and Boarding 15 MAIN STREET . - - PHONE MAIN 22 Not Really Slang The butcher’s cart ran down the street ; The driver had a jag on. It bumped into a post, and knocked The liver out of the wagon. You can always depend upon getting good Candies and Ice Cream in any quantity at the GREEK-AMERICAN CANDY STORE A. COKALES, Prop. THE NICKELODEON Matinee Daily at 3 P. M. : : Saturday. and Sunday at1 P. M. Pictures change Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays ADMISSION, 5c 414 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE 33 Santa Rosa Business College A HIGH GRADE, SELECT, COMMERCIAL SCHOOL with Unequaled Facilities, Four Banks, Twelve Wholesale and Commission Houses in Active Daily Operation. BUSINESS TAUGHT AS BUSINESS IS DONE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY -ONE ] 3 | | Graduates for the Year 1906-07 and all in ] iy ] EXCELLENT PAYING POSITIONS ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO TWO HUNDRED, Engage Your Desks Early. ONLY STU- DENTS OF GOOD CHARACTER DESIRED. For Circulars and Further Information Address. J, 8. SWEET, A. M., President © SANTA ROSA, GAL, The Place to Sell Your Second-Hand Goods GARDINER BROS. Santa Rosa, Cal. 713 Fourth Street Mamma—‘“Did Arthur take one of those flowers from the vase in the hall last night?” Bessie—‘No; I don’t think so. Why?” Mamma—“I heard him say as he was leaving, ‘I am going to steal just one.’ ” GILLETTE SAFETY RAZORS Pocket Cutlery and Fancy Carvers A Full Line of Hardware At MAILER’S 36 THE PORCUPINE Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers, Water Hose and Sprinklers SEE OUR LINE BEFORE YOU BUY HAVEN HAWK CO., Inc. 305-307 Fourth Street Santa Rosa Hattie, McKinney Titus Agents for White Sewing Machines +4 MATTING AND LINOLEUM Furniture Steam Carpet Beating Works Carpets 304 FOURTH STREET, PHONE RED 1641 A Study in Spacing The parlor sofa holds the twain, Miranda and her love-sick swain, Heandshe. 3ut hark! a step upon the stair, And father finds them sitting there He and she. SS, WHO Hold the best positions or receive promotions? You know it is the Specially and Technically trained men that are in demand. THEN If you are ambitious and wish tobe a success in life visit the International Corresponden ce School 629 FIFTH STREET We carry a full line of Stationery and Technical Supplies KOPF DONOVAN Wholesale and Retail Grocers SANTA ROSA : CALIFORNIA THE PORCUPINE a7 Phone Main 73 ’ Coffee Roasted Daily —_ 9 Flagler’s Coffees, Teas, Spices, Crockery, Glassware Agateware, Kitchen Utensils, ete. 420-422 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. The White House Receives new Cloaks, new Tailor Suits and new Clothing nearly every day The Largest Stock in Sonoma County Fourth at B St. Santa Rosa, Cal. “Pop” Searcy—‘Take down to the top of page 23.” Phone Black 4672 626 Fifth Street NEW and Second-Hand FURNITURE “Palace of Sweets” Srnene C. T. SHERMAN, Prop. CANDY AND ICE CREAM ne Ideal Cyclery Bicycle Repairing and Good Bicycles 229 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE GEO. S. THURSTON DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, Tobacco, Hay, Grain, Feed Corner of Cherry and Mendocino Streets B.RSAWYER tm” 529 Fourth Street ( Jacobs’ Candy Store ) Santa Rosa “Uncle,” said the scientific Thorn, “don’t you know that you ought to boil your drinking water so as to kill the mi- crobes ?” “Well,” responded the old gentleman, thoughtfully, “I believe I’d just as soon be an aquarium as a cemetary.” Millinery Snappy Millinery for Early Spring at the MISSES LAMBERTS 627 Fifth Street Call and See Us New from the Ground Up Hotel Bernardi ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa KOBES HUNTINGTON Planing Mill and Cabinet Shop OFFICE 121 FIFTH STREET Store and Office Fixtures, Plate Glass, Mirrors and Art Glass. Interior Hard Wood Finish. THE PORCUPINE Have You Tried Jacobs’ Jar Taffies? Why not? BELDEN HEHIR Harness. Saddles, Robes, Whips, Horse Blankets etc. 430 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. “Well, Mike, did youse get any ducks?” “Naw! Ivery toime the blamed gun went off, it made so much noise that it skeered ’em all away.” Miss Hathaway—“De Loss, translate ‘Rex fugit.’ ” De Loss—“The king flees.” Miss H.—“You should use ‘has’ in the perfect tense.” De Loss—“The king has fleas.” Phone Main 371 GAMBLE BROS. Grocers 634 FIFTH STREET = - SANTA ROSA When in Want of Flour Ask For ——™% ROSE BRAND NEW MILL NEW MANAGEMENT SANTA ROSA FLOUR MILLS CO. THE PORCUPINE Everybody Reads Tne Press Democrat Daily Morning Edition De- livered by Carrier a0 Cents per Month EERO TERRE Telephone Main Printing and Bookbinding in all its Branches OR AN I ti gs a tree oa pi AAI Se iat Fe see Rt wae ROE, C. Nielsen Chas. Jurman A. Nielsen Santa Rosa Furniture Co. FURNITURE, IRON BEDS, SIDE BoarDs, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS CHAIRS MATTINGS, MATTRESSES, ETC. 328-330 Fourth Street, Cor. of A Phone Black 4682 ( . [] N Expert Horseshoer ® and Carriagemaker All Work Strictly First-Class Fifth Street, Santa Rosa ..� HOSMER... School Books Music Stationery CAMPI RESTAURANT 534 THIRD STREET Call and See “‘Little Pete’’ Santa Rosa, Cal. LEE BROS. CO. Express and Draying Will call at your residence and check your baggage to any point on California Department The Fair 5 GOOD GOODS FOR THE LEAST MONEY: Northwestern : : No Extra Charges for Checking Fourth St. Library Block Santa Rosa W. S. Jennings Jas. T. Butler Dealer in Furniture, Stoves and Tools Concert Violinist and Orchestra Leader Tinware and Agateware Will furnish any size orchestra of first-class musicians for any Phone Red 2891 engagemént 213-215 Fourth St. Santa Rosa | Res, Phone Black 1402 Santa Rosa Phone Red 2062 American Bakery High-Grade Cakes, Pies and Pastry P, MOORE, Prop, 208-210 Fourth Street COME AND SEE OUR NEW STORE IF YOU BUY CLOTHING BRAND oie Gents’ Furnishing Goods ° MADE CLOTHES . FROM US You’ll Get the Latest and the Best KEEGAN BROS. Dealer in all Kinds of be Building Material | THE SANTA ROSA NATIONAL BANK United States Depositary CAPITAL $800,000. SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS $50,000 OFFICERS DIRECTORS J. H. Brush, President J.H. Brush E. F. Woodward R. F. Crawford, Vice-President R. F. Crawford J. H. Thompson F. A. Brush, Cashier i D C. B, Wingate, Assistant Cashier F. A. Brush Stro P. Anderson W. C. Grant, Assistant Cashier John Strong Thos. F. McMullin We Solicit Your Patronage Always Special Rates to HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES AT THE EASTERN STUDIO Phone Main 85 Lafferty Smith FUNERAL DIRECTORS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa, Cal. | E. F. WOODWARD H President UNION Capital $100,000 E. C. MERRITT Cashier od HM PERN | TRUST-SAVINGS | oivicenss paic on au ee! Deposits. Compounded Open Saturday Evening B ANK Semi-Annually for Deposits Only FOURTH STREET AND HINTON AVENUE Telephone Red 1692 Harry K. Kagee THE TAILOR 436 SECOND STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL. i J. H. POTTER SON Hardware Merchants and Sanitary Plumbers 636 and 638 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL Residence Phone Main 126 Office Phone Main 29 DR. J. W. CLINE Office, Carithers Building Residence 447 B Street SANTA ROSA, CAL. Doctor—‘Well, how are you feeling to-day?” Patient—“I seem to be a little better, but I am still short of breath.” Doctor—“Just have patience, sir, and we'll stop that altogether.” DEAS IN GLASSES Find their highest expression in point of style, becoming adjustment, and quality, as well as in correct fitting when obtained from the Lawson-Rinner Optical Co. 534 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA DR. J. W. JESSE Exchange Bank Building Office Phone Red 2481 oF Residence Phone Red 2482 Modern Cold Storage Plant Noonan Meat Co. Wholesale Butchers Santa Rosa, Cal. Contents Dedication Class Roll Picture of the Class Class Poem Presentation - : A Page From the Past = - ( ass Prophecy = = ‘] Wye} ass Will - The Porcupine Staff - - - _— To the Graduating Class To the Graduating Class, 08 Class Song - - - Class Song - - - : Our Class So Bold - - | The Class of June, 08 = - - Class Song = = N va Class Song . - - - Athletics - . “ ; a Joshes = =! Ads.—Read Them Page To Miss Francis L. O'Meara You have watched while we labored and. toiled: You have guided our steps with your words; Vou have pulled out the weeds; yow have cared for our needs, Like a shepherd whowatches his herds. All our joys and our sorrows were yours; Our swecessesand failures you knew; ‘Twas the light of your smile made our striving worth while; When you praised ws our ambitions Grew. As we dedicate this work to you, Our feelings mount hich wp above, And almost eclipse what would rise to our lips, While our hearts speak affection and love. CLASS ROLL WITH HONORS Grace Alma Belden Edna Langworthy Berger Nellie Bell Griffith Frances M. Hessel Augusta May Hicks Raymond W. Jeans Ethel Beatrice Lockhart William John Lawrence Kinsaku Tonouchi May A. Ayer Tay Ayer Wilhelmina Brockman Lorin Church Victor Edward Cooley Lynn Newton Hart Imelda Laura Kinslow Cora L. Lang Ar chie Lockhart Margaret L. Lee Richard Arthur Lee Dora Cooper Pierson Mabel C. Parrish Lena Margaret Schaupp Eliza Ann Tanner Clarence Henry Whitney James Earl Woolley Mamie C. Wedge Mabel Ware CLASS COLORS Purple and Gold ’ , CLASS OF JUNE, 1908 Ghe Porcupine VOL. XIV. SANTA ROSA, CAL., JUNE, 1908 NO. 10 Prudent People Purchase Prickly Porcupines Class Poem RAYMOND JEANS To-day I heard the old bell ring To me a last farewell. It seemed to be a living thing With thoughts it strove to tell. Its tone was one of soft regret: It bade me not resign My old friends here, and not forget These old classmates of mine. Its soothing sound sank through my soul, Like the sound of a distant sea; Into my very heart it stole, And turned my fancy free. A strange thought grew upon my mind; I saw an outbound ship, She ran full-sailed before the wind; I saw her roll and dip. She did not know the harbor well; She headed toward the shoals; I heard the warning lighthouse bell That saves so many souls. THE PORCUPINE The ship steared cleat Again I heard the Upon the breeze Ora r and sailed away. bell; sweet June day I heard it sink and swell. It was the school-bel As I sailed out to ’s guiding note Sec. For four long years its echoing throat Has safely guide To-morrow we all sai To-night we say f To-morrow we all sa And leave the dear old bell. 3ut let us not forget Forever let us hez The voices of our sch The old steps in t And let us each perform so well What we attempt That we shall honor the old bell, And all our old friends, too. So let us each stay by And if our work With pride our friend An old schoolmat a SS me. alone; arewell; il alone, its sound. ur oolmates ’round he rear. to do, his cause, be fine, s will say, “He was e of mine.” THE PORCUPINE 9 Presentation EDNA BERGER During four years we have been working and plan- ning for graduation. We have looked forward to it, not only for the possession of our diplomas, but for the satis- faction of having fitted ourselves for service. Graduation is here. What does it signify? Not that we have reached the goal of our ambition; not that we are freed from the daily routine of study. Rather, it means that we are about to take a step forward; that we are ready to enter fields of higher work. Hitherto we have been youths and maidens, but we must now shoulder responsibility. We must take up further and especial preparation for the work to which we are to devote our lives, and for which our High School education has been the foundation. Graduation is the opportunity to choose our life-work from the many fields before us. As we pass this milestone on the road of life, standing on the summit of the foothills, we look hopefully into the future, undaunted. by the rugged mountains towering in the distance. We look back over the pleasant plains of child- hood and of youth, not without regret, for we are sorry to leave the happy schooldays, but glad to go forward. Four years have made our Alma Mater dear to us. We have found dear friends, but now our paths must part. We are not the first, nor yet the last, to be graduated. But of the many who have gone before us, not one class is for- gotten; for each and all have left to the school some me- mento. We, too, desire a place in the memory of our com- rades, and of the teachers who have guided us so faithfully. Some classes have presented cups—literary, athletic, debating cups—to promote effort and skill among the stu- dents. Still others have chosen statuary and pictures to 10 THE PORCUPINE beautify these walls and corridors—reminders of the illus- We realize that in our very midst, as great or mav be found the illustrious living! trious dead. ereater than the dead, Thirty years ago there came to this community a young man from the East, seeking for health. He possessed noth- ing but an active soul, ambition and indomitable will, always a lover of plants, he had already learned that one working in harmony with Nature may accomplish wonders. He has accomplished wonders, though laboring under trials such as few can suffer, both f rom actual physical want, and from the unjust criticism of those who cannot understand. He is a native of Massachusetts, where, as a child, he chose piants for pets, instead of animals; where, as a boy, he gained the rudiments of education. Toiling in a factory he made an invention which did away with the work of half a dozen men. Employers and friends predicted for him a brilliant future as an inventor, but he clung to his ideals, with the purpose of “making new things better than the old—making the old better than they were.” In 1875 he reached this valley, where, before long, he twas able to establish a nursery. Here began a series of wonderful experiments, here began an epoch in the life of the world. Standing face to face with Nature, from her own lips he learned her secrets. He saw the possibilities of plant creation. This led him in 1893 to sell his nursery. Under vehement protest from relatives and friends, under ridicule, pity, scorn and criticism, he remained steadfast in his purpose to undertake his great work as a plant breeder. This great scientist is not only an improver, but a creator. Hundreds of new plants—flowers, fruits, trees, erasses—have sprung into being through his skill and knowledge. They have not only added to the wealth of nations, and enriched the dietary of the race, but. have made the world more beautiful. We can enjoy his fruit and his vegetables, we can admire his flowers. But can we realize that the cactus, once a stubborn foe, has been made to man THE PORCUPINE ea | a friend which will reclaim the desert wastes of the world! He has performed these services under most exacting ad- herence to scientific truth, and in the hands of others, rich results are being obtained through his methods. Toiling patiently, with no thought but to do his work well, Luther Burbank awoke to find himself famous. To-day Santa Rosa is the Mecca whither scientists and learned men from all parts of the world wend their way to honor and to learn. Nor is his fame unmerited, for he is the foremost figure in the world in his chosen path of life. We wish to give ourselves the honor of presenting to the school a picture of Luther Burbank, that these students, and those to follow, may draw lessons from his life; that they may learn to do as he has done—to accept under- standing, talent or genius, as a sacred trust which must be faithfully administered to mankind. From his life they may learn lessons of endurance, and may see the reward of the ambition that seeks neither fame nor fortune. Per- haps others may follow in his footsteps. We present this picture of Luther Burbank to show that “a prophet is not without honor in his own country.” IPINE A Page From the Past ALICE LETOLD (Winner of the Literary Contest, 1908) I had been wanderin b the quaint old streets ¢ Monterey, explorin? its historic build ngs, and dream’ng cay- dreams in which they were once more filled with the men and women who had made them famous. In fancy I had watched the senoritas dancing in the fandango, and had V1S1 | the Id rort on th ] | h { ru y ¢ Won f hidden by poppies anda 1 « [ had walked alone the beach, where probably Robert Sanchez, and had whispered to myselt: F Some d: this rhvmin ( ) if vou lea with p! d, Little Louis he will be ven vou to ra ie ee 14 ir ] lay { ] x ‘ id ) Now that y have spelt your lesson, | down and ¢ 1 and play Seeking shells and sea-weed on the sands of Monterey Watching all the mighty whalebones, lying buried by th breeze, , ; = ; Tiny sandy-pipers and the h Pacific seas [ had eaten at one of the Mexican resta ts a dinner of frijoles and enchaladas, and now, in mid-afternoon, I came back to the little curio store at the shore-end of Alva- rade street to wait for my car. Outside the shop lay a great timber worn and corroded by the waves, with here and there a loosened bolt or group of copper nails. At one end of the timber a huge whale- bone was braced against the building, forming a comfort- able rest, and here I sat down. THE PORCUPINE 13 It was a perfect day. From the ancient walled gardens about me came the perfume of flowers. The daturas were in bloom, and every breath of wind wafted to me their tn- toxicating fragrance. From the shelving beach came snatches of song and laughter, as the fishermen stretched their nets to dry. The bay itself was as blue as the famed Mediterranean, and in the distance lay the dim outline of the Santa Cruz coast, with a faint triail of smoke as a train wended its way through the canyon down to the shore. No wonder that the early Californians loved this spot. In my musing I had paid no attention to passing fig- ures, and I started when an old Mexican spoke to me. “Vou rest, senor, on the timber of the old boat. Do you know its story? Do you know of the great Napoleon?” I questioned him as to what he meant, and he told me the following tale: “It was many years ago, before the Gringo came, and I was but a boy when we heard that a ship was coming from Mexico with strangers, who were to colonize our land and occupy our ranchos. “Word was passed along the coast to watch for her and give us warning when she came. It was December ] when she sailed proudly in past Tres Pinos and on to Monterey, where she anchored off shore. “None of the people on board offered any violence, and the women and children, with some of the men, were per- mitted to land, though a large number still remained on board. “The twenty-first of December was a raw, cold day, unusual in our almost tropical climate. By afternoon the wind had increased to a gale, and the “Natalia,” for that was the name of the brig, tugged at her anchors. “She was an old ship, built in France, and later sold at Acapuleo. Her cables, weakened by age, snapping one by one as the gale increased, she drifted helplessly against the rocks. “Tt was an awtul sight. The seas were high, and the 14 THE PORCUPINE waves lifted her and dropped her again and again upon the jagged point that unmercifully tore at her broken side. The mast snapped off, and fell among the men upon the deck, “How plainly I remember it all!) The women from the ship grouped on the shore, helpless, and the men on the ship as helpless as they. “We did not have long to wait. She settled fast. Some of our strongest fishermen launched their boats to try to save as many as they could from the doomed vessel. But it was hard work, there in the storm, and the December dusk comes early. Before they could get them all off the wreck sank. “The mate, a Frenchman, badly injured, was washed toward the shore, and a black man, servant to Senor Gomez, swam out and brought him to land. We carried him to the house of Dona Alvarez, who was the most skillful nurse in Monterey. “That night great bonfires were built upon the shore, and warm food and drink was brought to the shivering sur- vivors, huddled about them. That was a time to be remem- bered. All night long lanterns twinkled here and there along the crooked streets, as the citizens sought refuge for the sea-waifs. It took some time to find sleeping places and clothing for so many, about two hundred in all, where their only wealth was the water-soaked clothes they wore. “When mornin g came there was bustling preparation in many houses. Great fires were built, and lines of steam- ing clothes were hung across the room. The wind of the day before had brought up a rain which added to the deso- lation outside, and made the drying of the clothes indoors a necessity. “California hospitality was heavily taxed, but I think no one went without food and decent clothing. “The men left the women to their duties, while they gathered in groups under the wide porches of the Custom House to talk of the wreck and its victims. THE PORCUPINE 15 “He would die, they said, when they talked together of the mate. But God willed it not, and after many days they carried him to the warm sands of the beach, where he could look across the bay and see the Natalia’s hulk as the waves washed ceaselessly over it. “Tt was there that I got to know him, and he told me tales of sunny France and of the great Napoleon whom he loy ed. “ ‘Boy,’ he would say, ‘it was that same ship that took T my Emperor to France from his exile at Elba, and Cuevas, was with him.’ “Then he would tell me stories of Napoleon and of the days on the ship. Of how his soldiers loved him, and how they wept for joy when he landed on the shores of France This was his boat. They called her then the ‘Inconstant.’ “‘Now he has been dead these thirteen years and France is no longer France to me, without Napoleon. So I followed the old brig. We've taken many voyages to- eether, and when she was sold at Acapulco they changed her name to the Natalia. Now she’s made her last trip and, like Napoleon, died on a foreign shore.’ “When summer came Cuevas shipped on one of the sailing vessels and I never saw him again. “But the old ship lay theer for many years. When the tide was low you could easily see her, and if we Monterey men wanted lumber, we took toll from the old brig. “Time and’the sea have destroyed her, and this old beam is the last timber they brought ashore. “T sometimes sit here on sunny days and remember ’Tis good to be young and feel warm blood in your veins, but I am old and I shall go soon.” The old man turned aside and hobbled painfully down the street. I had missed more than one car, but I had learned a bit of history that was new to me, and one of my favorite souvenirs is a chip from Napoleon's brig, the old “Tnconstant.” THE PORCUPINE Class Prophecy WILL LAWRENCE When it was decided that the task of writing the class prophecy should fall to yours truly, I immediately set about to hunt up all of the prophets that had assisted in writing the previous class prophecies. First I tackled that wise bird, the High School spirit. I had to wait around in this room until pretty late one even- ing before he put in an appearance, and when he did appear he was so cross that I could get nothing out of him, So I had to tackel something else. This time I went to the famous prophet the owl, but he also was in trouble, some one having thrown a large stone into the bee hive above which he lived, and the bees coming out in a nasty temper stung the owl so severely that the bird could not see for a week. Well he got stung and so did I, for I could not geta (word out of him. For several days it went thus. I was continually turning over odd looking stones, tearing all of the loose bark off the trees and acting more or less like a maniac, hoping to find a key or something or other that would let me into the future. It was about this time that I had occasion to do some special work in chemistry. This naturally placed me often in company with Miss Haub, the chemistry teacher. As first she was very reticent, merely nodding yes or no to my questions, but soon she thawed out and told me her am- bitions. Her whole thought ran to chemistry, and at first, I must confess, I thought her a little demented on the sub- ject. But gradually I also became enthusiastic in her pro- jects. She told me that for a long time it had been her ambition to produce a drug which would have the power to concentrate a person’s thoughts upon the thing of which he was thinking just before he took the drug. She now be- THE PORCUPINE 17 lieved she had the required drug in the form of a gas, but no one had yet intrusted himself to her as an experiment, so she could not be sure. Right here the thought flashed through my mind, “The Prophecy! Can she do anything with it?” Accordingly I approached Miss Haub on the subject of the future and she said she thought it just as possible to see anything in the past or in the future. So I told her that [ would be a willing subject. The apparatus was then arranged and I had seated my- self on one of the laboratory stools, and prepared to take my medicine, when Miss Haub asked me if I preferred solemn, serious thoughts, or thoughts of a lighter nature. [ relpied that I preferred the lighter kind, but I supposed that I would have to take what came. However, I was greatly surprised to learn that a certain heavy liquid added to the mixture of chemicals would give serious thoughts, while another liquid, peroxide of hydrogen, gave lightness, airiness and color to the thoughts. Not wishing to see the dull side of the future, I told her to put in plenty of per- oxide, and turn the machine loose. “What will my classmates and myself be doing ten years hence?” This was the thought on which I concen- trated my attention. The gas began to enter my lungs. The taste of it was not unpleasant, a sort of a cross between sulphur water and a root beer milk shake. Soon I felt myself growing lighter and lighter. I rose in the air, a draft blew me out of one of the windows, and I found myself in a side-show tent of one of the great circuses. I saw several of the usual features of a side-show, when I suddenly became aware of the fact that the face of the fat lady looked familiar. At first I could not place her, but at length I decided that she could be none other than Nell Griffith. I then wandered into the big tent just in time to hear the announcer. “Ladies and gentlemen,” he began, “we 18 THE PORCUPINE 1ave here for your amusement this evening two of the most daring trapeze performers and wire walkers in the whole world. They take their lives in their hands that you may 1ave a few hours of amusement. They are as free, as grace- ful and as beautiful as their names indicate. I refer to those charming sisters, Mesdames May and Tay Ayer.” The next scene is at midnight and the moon is just set- ling behind the hills. In the backyard of a neat little cot- age at the foot of Taylor Mountain, a cat starts a dismal moaning. Soon the familiar face of Earl Wooley appears and hurls a tack hammer at the disturber of his peace. Earl tised to throw the hammer pretty well when he was in school, but he must have been out of practice, for he cer- tainly did miss that cat. [ was then transferred to the living room of one of the girls’ club houses in Berkeley. One of them seems to be the center of attraction. She is playing the piano and sing- ing the latest ragtime. It is not difficult to recognize Mabel Ware, one of the most popular girls in college, and it is on account of this that she has spent nearly ten years at the University of California without yet graduating. The next scene was one in the interior of China. Mamie Wedge, a medical missionary, has made a specialty of dentistry, and her shingle says that she extracts teeth at the rate of twenty-five cents per hour. The next scene is—a quite church wedding. The par- son has just tied the knot and is filling out the necessary papers. Hesitating, as to the date, he inquires of the blush- ing bride, “Is this the sixth or the seventh?” “Why, par- son,” exclaimed Wilhelmina Brockmann, “how could vou! Yo u know that you do all of my marrying and you should remember that this is only my fifth.” My attention was then turned to a suburbanite who was just in the act of examining applicants to do the spring gardening. A rather seedy looking individual was talking at the time. He was asked if he knew anything about farming, THE PORCUPINE “T once worked in a beer garden,” was the reply. And the suburbanite, whom I had recognized as Lynn Hart, didn’t know any better than to hire him. Again the scene changed. I was in the land of the tropics, in one of the minor states of Central America. There had just been a revolution, which turned out success- fully for the revolutionists. The new president was to be inaugurated and there was a great deal of enthusiasm, and I had to work my way for a long time before I could get near the inaugural platform. My surprise knew ro bounds when the chairman introduced the president, Raymond Jeans. The next thing I knew I was struggling to make my way to a seat in the Grand Opera House in Pabisa sun curtain is raised and amid deafening applause there steps forth the prima donna, Imelda Kinslow, whom I recognize by her curly hair. How quickly the changes come. Only a moment ago I was listening to Imelda singing, and now I am in the midst of a war. They are bringing in the wounded, and | follow them into the Red Cross hospital, where I discover two of my classmates as heads of the hospital.. It has been said that Eliza Tanner and Lena Schempp, as nurses, have rendered more efficient service to their country than any ten soldiers. I am next attracted to a crowd on a street corner, in the center of which stands a tall young man with a nasal voice, who is telling the world of his wonderful remedy. “Now, I do not claim,” he went on, “that this medicine will cure everything. It will not cure tuberculosis, asthma, heart disease or any of the kindred ills. I do not even claim that it will cure a cold, but I do claim that this little remedy, manufactured by myself, and known to suffering humanity the world over as ‘Victor Cooley’s Conquering Corn Cure Salve,’ will, beyond a doubt, cure cach and every ease of corns, bunions and ingrowing toe nails.” : The next scene was in front of a suburban cottage, and 20 THE PORCUPINE a trim, business-like looking woman walked up to the door and rang the bell in a business-like manner. As soon as the door was opened, the young lady burst forth with a stream of volubility, and almost before the lady of the house knew it she had given Mabel Parrish an order for two dozen of the latest and most approved clothespins. The next thing I know, I am surrendered by a lot of women, all working as if their lives depended on it. They are cutting fashions for the Ladies’ Home Journal. In the corner stands the superintendent, Miss Dora Pierson, and the publisher declares that they were standing under a lucky star the day they procured her services. The next scene is in the mountains on a large sheep ranch, where the rocks are exceedingly thick and the grass correspondingly thin. I asked the proprietor, Archie Lock- hart, how the sheep managed to get anything to eat from such barren soil, and he replied that it was necessary, every little while, to sharpen the sheeps’ noses on the grindstone so that they could get the blades from between the rocks. [ again change my position. In a small country school house there stands a teacher with fire in her eye. Someone had made a screechy noise, and she proceeded to punish the offender. As a disciplinarian Grace Belden stands at the head of the list. [ was then carried to a large reception held in honor of a newly appointed ambassador to Germany. The reception was held in one of the government buildings, and a gay crowd was certainly in attendance. A giant cheer broke forth when the guest of honor was announced, and Kin- saku Tonouchi, the new ambassador from Japan, comes forward to receive the welcome extended him by represen- tatives of the leading nations of the world. I return again to California and to one of the Univers- ity buildings at Berkeley, where a smart-looking young lady is giving a lecture on the moral effect of having a well- stocked larder. At the conclusion of her lecture the janitor came in and woke up several of.the students who had gone THE PORCUPINE 21 to the land of nod. It is said that she is a wonderful cure for insomnia, and this is the chief reason why Miss Edna Berger is employed as a lecturer. I next find myself in the strange and unfamiliar quarter of a millinery store. I make abolt for the door, but a crowd of customers coming in block my progress. A sign catches my eye. On it is a drawing of what appears to be a cross- section of an apartment house with a roof garden, but the reading soon undeceived me. It said: “The only official, two-story, double-decker merry widow hats to be had in the flourishing city of Santa Rosa are sold by us.” I looked around to see who “us” might be, and standing by the cash register I recognize two of my classmates, Augusta Hicks and Margie Lee. Margie takes in the money and Augusta stands behind her to see that the right change is made. “Say, Paw, I’m going to get married,’ stammered an attractive young lady, as I entered upon the next scene. “To whom?” asks Dad. “A man by the peculiar name of Smith,”’ was the reply. “Well, you have my consent, but I thought you had already refused him eleven times.” “Yes, Dad, but it was only a case of shake well before taking,” murmured Ethel Lockhart, as she hurried away to tell the dear boy all about it. The next scene is in the ferry building in San Francisco. Everybody is on the move. Not having read the morning news, I turn to a newsboy who has been shouting “Call, Chronicle and Examiner” for several minutes. His face seemed familiar, so I scanned him more closely. At last, by the curve of his legs, I recognize Arthur Lee, who, it seems, had gone to college with the intention of studying for the ministry. But on account of over-study of Latin he lost his mental balance. Hence, the newsboy job. The next scene is in Wall Street. There, by the ticker, sits a man of dark complexion with a penetrating eye. He has just been successful in ousting Mr. Harriman from the control of the Southern Pacific. He rose from the humble position of stake driver to that of president in less than ten THE PORCUPINE bo bo years, having spent some time in college. Lorin Church certainly is a man of rare energy. Once more I am in a theatre. It is amateur night in one of the large theatres in New York. Several singers and players have done their parts with varying success, but all are awaiting with interest a singer of some repute. At last he steps forward. The audience listens breathlessly as he starts in well modulated tones. He continues there for some time, and toward the conclusion soars away up among the high notes. His voice could not quite reach them so he went flat. Then the audience burst forth, and amid cries of “Give him the hook,’ Clarence Whitney retires from the stage. Once more I fly through the air and find myself in an up-to-date real estate office in this town. On the wall are pictures of ranches and places for sale, as well as signs denoting the several insurance companies represented by the firm. Several clerks are busy with typewriters, books and divers other duties connected with such a busy place, and over them all stands the proprietor, who has just now finished a land deal satisfactorily to three parties, the seller, the buyer and the agent, Miss Cora Lang. The scene is then changed to an art gallery. Many people are around admiring the different paintings. One especially demands attention. It is not a large painting. It is of a scene in the woods just as birds are beginning to build their nests, and all of the life of Spring is accurately depicted. It is the picture that won first prize in a free- for-all competition, and Miss Frances Hersel feels duly proud of her ability as an artist. All of my classmates have passed before me, and now for myself. I am sitting with a party of friends in the beau- tiful Fairmont in San Francisco. It is a banquet in honor of some friend just returned from a distant land, and we are assembled to welcome him home. But the stories of his travels must wait until we have satisfied the inner man. THE PORCUPINE 28 It is a most tempting dinner, the most delightful salads and the tenderest squab done to a beautiful brown and delicious side dishes. I had a juicy piece of the bird on my fork and was looking at it lovingly to bring the state of anticipation up as near as possible to the joy of realization, when I gave a sudden gasp, m) head spun around, and | was only saved from falling off the stool by the quickness of Miss Haub, who brought me to a perpendiculat position and a state of stable equiliburim. In vain [ begged and implored her to let me take a little more gas, just enough to finish the banquet. But she would not hear of it. She said I behaved too badly and that it might affect me worse if I attempted to’ take any more, so I had to be contented with what I had learned of my classmates and to let my- self go. THE PORCUPINE Class Will of JUNE, 08 NELLIE GRIFFITH and ETHEL LOCKHART We, the twenty-eight, far-ilamed members of the Class of June, nineteen eight, of the Santa Rosa High School, since our days are numbered, desire to make our last will. With our youthful forms bent low by many a weary load of books, and our eyes dimmed by patient and laborious study, hoping that the oncoming generation may be bene- fited by our unbounded generosity, in. the years of our decrepitude, do hereby bequeath all we have to our friends and schoolmates. I. Knowing the work and interest of the faculty, ex- ercised in our behalf during four years, their tolerance of our faults, their sympathy with our defects, and their kind- ness always, we leave to them our deepest and most sin- cere gratitude. II. To the Santa Rosa High School we leave five plas- ter casts to adorn its dear old walls. First. A reproduction in plaster of our president, the winner of the literary contest of nineteen seven, the editor of The Porcupine, the poet of the school and of our class and a genius all round—Raymond Jeans. Second. The cast of a girl of our class second to none in literary excellence, a straight E record for four years and one, a reproduction of whose pleasant face would adorn any wall—Edna Berger. Third. That of a young man who has distinguished our school in basketball—captain of our basketball team and winner always—Arthur Lee. Fourth. That of an athlete who is the four-forty man of the coast, one who holds the record for the greatest num- ber of medals ever won in Santa Rosa High School—Clar- ence Whitney. to oO THE PORCUPINE Fifth. A good-sized cast of our hero at the hammer throw—Earl Wooley. III. In addition to these we leave to this old school some favorite expressions quite popular in our day and destined so to be through years to come, such as “a peculiar situation,” “pure and simple,” “just like this,” “here you have it,” “definite and fixed,” “look at it from all sides.” IV. To the incoming Freshman Class, may they live long and prosper, we leave whatever is verdant or fresh in our ranks, together with some green ribbons and left-over colors to be found in the upper left-hand corner shelf of the storeroom of the front office. Our personal property we bequeath as follows: I, Lynn Hart, do leave to Papa Johnson the care of the little black dog which so amply provides entertainment for Section II of the study hall. To Edith Stone I give my reputation for making eyes, and to Ada Cline my graceful amble. I, Augusta Hicks, bequeath all my gentlemen friends to my chum Billy. To Arthur Voss I give my jolly- dispo- sition and hearty laugh, and to John Rued my beautiful auburn hair. My industrious ways I bestow upon Spence Dickson, hoping they may prove a balm to his patient teachers. I. Archie Lockhart, hoping that I have bettered the social life of this noble edifice, before I depart, leave my kill- ing smile and my wagon and horse to certain girls of the Class of June, ’09, to be used for hay rides. My “bike: wi leave to Emma Keegan. My once eminent position as ex- terminator of cats in the Lab. I bequeath to the one most skilled in that line. I. Mamie Wedge, with the aim of benefiting humanity ever before me, do give my quiet and obedient ways to Elmer Stump, to be used most when Miss Prince has charge of the study hall, so that she may not be annoyed by much and heavy walking. My beautiful black -hair and my pet dog Yacob I bequeath to Will Hyde. THE PORCUPINE I, Eliza Tanner, not wishing to cause my friends un- necessary expense incurred by court settlement, do here make my last will. As an everlasting remembrance I hand over to S. R. H. S. my pretty brown eyes. To Caroline Byers I leave my studious habits, my study periods and the remainder of my manila pad. To Irene Warboys I leave the drawing of Venus of Melos with the arms unfinished. Please add on some arms. I, Arthur Lee, do will to my little brother Lau, my position as captain of the basketball team, to perpetuate the-family reputation as “basketball sharks,” with the earn- est hope that he will in turn hand it down to his little brother “Whiskers.” My Latin name, Archises, I leave to Miss Hathaway to bestow on the best looking boy in her Latin class. My blue eyes I give to the prettiest girl in High School, Bessie McFarlane. I, Grace Belden, as my last request, do ask that my smiling face and white teeth may be remembered as an ex- ample to all who follow in my footsteps, that they may enjoy life here as I have. My talent for translating Ger- man I leave to Thomas Procter. Das ist goot und he may anders helfen. My lunchbox I leave to Nell Lee, to be called for at the Democrat office. I, Will Lawrence, do leave my talents for howling to my successor as yell leader. My courduroys, bequeathed me by Thomas Bither, Esq., of June, ‘07, I rededicate to Sam- uel Clark, hoping that he may venerate their wounds and scars. My ability as josh editor and my fund of humor, I leave to Ada Cline with the greatest confidence in her abil- ity as my successor. My dearest expression, “Dad burn it,” I fondly leave to Grace Dubois. Uund das ist allio. I, Cora Lang, knowing that my career in this hall of knowledge is swiftly drawing to a close, do give and be- queath my desk in the study hall to my old friend and schoolmate, Howard Hubbel. My Epworth League pin I give to De Loss Sutherland for constant wear. To Mary Sheppard I bequeath all my school shirt waists, and if they lo THE PORCUPINE are too small will she please find enou gh pieces in my scrap bag to enlarge them at my expense. On this solemn occasion, I, Wilhelmina Brockman, be- fore I leave these halls forever, do give with the deepest emotion the cloak room waste basket, which I have treas- ured as my own for four long years, to the one who most desires to rest his feet thereon while eating his luncheon. My bashfulness and my demure ways I leave to Ed Bent to treasure in any manner which seems best to him, Upon Ray Linsley, one of my boys, I bestow my elasses; the rest of my boys, I hope, will always cherish my memory. I, Clarence Whitney, do desire my medals to be divided as follows: My gold medals I wish equally divided among my many admirers of the fair sex, and in case there are not enough, for each remaining admirer I will sever a lock of my bonny brown curls. My silver medals, along with other trophies, I leave to adorn the office. My becoming blushes I leave to Perry Lytton. My polka dot socks | dedicate to Paul Cochrane. Some class to them, all right. By hec! I, Nell Griffith, do hereby bequeath my old and battle- scarred basketball outfit to my faithful adherents with the desire that they may use it as a souvenir or as colors in which to deck themselves for battle array. My one extra credit I leave to Doc Shearer, hoping it may cheer him in his days of adversity. My pet name, “Pussy,” I bestow on Nat Mallory. I, Ethel Lockhart, do will with my best regards, my red-checked dress to Kinsaku Tonouchi to be made inio neckties. My swift gait, by means of which I am never late, I leave to Thorn Gale to aid him in like manner. My fond- ness for laughing in the study hall I bequeath to Jolin Elmore. I, Raymond Jeans, president of this illustrious class, leave my executive ability to Louis Lambert, and my poetic 28 THE PORCUPINE ideas to Howard Brush to be employed in writing an elegy to our memory, entitled, “O, Fate, cruel Fate! We lose the Class of June, ’o8.” My dexterity with the needle in making classy penants and ‘o8 hats, I leave to Comfort Haven, confident in his ability as a seamster. I, Margie Lee, bequeath my merry eyes and my cute ways to the highest bidder. My modest little expression, “CQ, dear,” I dedicate to the young man next door to the High School to be treasured always. My watch I give to my cute, tow-headed nephew. I, Kinsaku Tonouchi, desire also to make my last will. My graceful execution of the sword dance and my Japanese song I leave to De Loss Sutherland, believing that they will presently reach a state of perfection. My angelic counten- ance and my hysterical giggle I leave to Violet Lane. I, Tay Ayer, leave to Jack Sibbald, in loving remem- brance, my beauty and my coquettishness. In addition, | leave Tom Proctor to the care of Miss Mailer, to provide entertainment for him when his study periods prove too monotonous. I, Lorrin Church, leave my quiet, obedient ways taught me in this hall of learning, to Mildred Peterson. My danc- ing blue eyes and my coy smile, which have always gained good marks for me, I leave to Don Geary to be used freely in the presence of his dear teachers in order that the num- ber of D’s, “Dandy,” on his report cards, may be diminished. I, Victor Cooley, will my melodious canary-bird voice to the Glee Club, hoping it may serve as an aid in their hours of timidity. My golden locks I give to Miss Prince, and my fondness for snoozing I slip to my friend, Comfort Haven. I, Mabel Ware, do leave my stunning kid brother | Wallace, to be comforted and encouraged by Professor THE PORCUPINE 29 Johnson. My squeaky tan pumps, I bequeath to Harriet Parrish to further exhibit their musical ability. The art of looking wise in history recitation I leave to Julia Sanders. I, May Ayer, desire my unfinished researches on the topic of history reports to be carried on and completed by any friend who feels it a duty to make my name forever live. My loud talking in the halls and my boisterous ways I leave to Marie Farnloff. My gloves, my collars and my belts may be stored in Lee’s warehouse. I, Mabel Parrish, bequeath my innocent expression and serene bearing to Ruth Hodgson. To Allan Lane I give my back comb and all my hair pins to hold up his stray locks. My date for playing croquet with Ed Bent I bequeath to Mary Mackenzie. I. Edna Berger, leave my gentle ways to Jean Ross; my ability to be a jolly good fellow, to Linda Tomasi; my raincoat to George Dick, and my dusting cap to Cecil Olson. My “E” bedecked English papers I leave as models for the ever-toiling Freshman. I. Imelda Kinslow, leave my art of bluffing to the un- lucky one whose memory is apt to forsake him in the hour of need. My school hat I leave to Lillian Rosenberg, and my jolly ways to. Ralph Potter. I. Dora Pierson, bestow my tall stature upon Billy IM‘ artel so that he may not have to stand on a manila pad to see us graduate. My weary and lanquid ways, which | acquired here in my Freshman days, I bestow upon Bessie McFarlane, along with my playful brown eyes. I, Frances Hessel, bestow my inclination to flirt upon Hazel Bruner, and upon Elizabeth Baldwin my unbounded interest and faithfulness in my studies. My history report I leave at the Recorder’s Office to be called for by future history classes. . I, Lena Schaupp, do leave my sunny locks to Collin Mackenzie, insuring the curl even on wet or foggy morn- ings. My unseemly behavior in the study hall I leave where it never again will be found by any dignified Senior. THE PORCUPINE I, Earl Wooley, do this day will my Herculean strength � “Cupid’sWeeks. My medals I leave to the girl who will someday get them anyway. I bequeath my S sweater to the High School to adorn as well as pr otect from dust the statue of Minerva. We, as a class, in the fulfillment of this, our last will, demand that all promptness and exactness be observed. ean ode we desire that any individual or set of indi- viduals, who do not heed our last requests or accept thei: portions, i subjected to the severest chastisement that our much-esteemed principal sees fit to inflict. In conclusion let us say that though you may grieve for our loss, let it be remembered in regard to our generosity that our loss will be your gain. Therefore, bear this in mind, that , was bet- ter to have loved and lost us than never to have lost us at all. 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Graduation naturally bears great significance to those who are the primary participants therein. It is not uncom- mon to find some persons, as you probably have done, who speak slightingly or lightly of the exuberance of youth dis- played at such times. The reason for this is that they have little or no appreciation of what graduation means. Often- times they are persons who have no correct comprehension of the rejoicing which rightly comes to anyone who has persistently kept straightforward through a long period of time and with conscious and sometimes laborious effort to THE PORCUPINE the attainment of a set purpose. Some of them have had no proper experience on which to base a true judgment of what the graduate has done. Some others unfortunately are of that class who speak in a belittling manner of any sort of effort put forth for intellectual and moral better- ment, and still more unfortunately a few of them are grad- uates who belong to that class about whom Dr. Jordan spoke, when he said: “An institution which graduates a student whom it is ashamed of at graduation (and we all do sometimes), will always be given cause by him to con- tinue to be ashamed of him.” [ would not protect you from these. You must learn that no person can go forward in a determined effort for what is good, wholesome and true without meeting the opposition of those who are opposed to these things. You must learn to meet the opposition not only of those who do not believe in the things which you believe and advocate, but also that of seeming supporters whose indolence or in- competence hangs as a greater weight upon your farther advancement than the open opposition of the other class. Only by facing these discouragements can you learn to be the useful citizens which you ought to be. Your graduation has particular significance to me. It marks the end of my fifteen years’ happy associations with the schools of Santa Rosa. It is particularly gratifying that-I can end these years of work here with such pleasant memories as those which I shall have of your ability and agreeable personality. Bs MORRIS GOxe —25- THE PORCUPINE To the Graduating Class, 08 Onward, comrades, forward with double energy. Cast- ing our eyes far on the great end, yet always mindful of the things near at hand, let us labor on to finish the work, each is destined to do. If you have won fair rewards for your four years’ hard struggles, adorn yourselves with laurels; spend a reposeful night in the tent of contentment, even like a child wrapped in a newly made dress. But to-mor- row fold your tent, put away to-day’s satisfaction as the matter of yesterday, and march on toward destit ations. The bright goal of our ambitions may yet be far from us; mountains’ may yet rise before our paths. But they will only strengthen our purposes, increase our delights. God is just and generous. He hangs in the heaven glory and grandeur that illuminate the dark and narrow course of i human life for those who aspire, who strive. As the fertile, sunny plain of Italy beyond the rugged Alps lured the ‘ French soldiers naked and hungry, so yonder the goddess her face ever growing brighter—that goddess of hope, of hope beckons you. The shame of ignoble life spurs us onward. So, let us strive on; oh, strive on, brave twenty- eight. KINSAKU TONOUCHI. THE PORCUPINE Class Song ETHEL LOCKHART (Tune— 'Gipsy Song’’) 4 Tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, We graduate to-night. We graduate; our hearts are light, We've toiled with main and might. Tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, Just hear our voices ring. With faces bright and full of mirth, To-night we gladly sing. Chorus Oh, we're glad, but we’re sad, i For four years just to-night, ? We have spent in this dear { Old High School with delight. Still with joy and gay tune, Say we all our “Good Night.” In our hearts then ‘tis June For we graduate to-night. II Tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, But now the time draws nigh. Oh, we must go, ‘though sigh we may To part from our dear “High.” Tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, tra-la, Oh, dear school friends, “Good-bye,” We hope again to greet you here, Once more to all, “Good-bye.” = = —— THE PORCUPINE Class Song RAYMOND JEANS Tune—‘‘Red Wing We once were a [freshman Class, As fresh and as green as grass; We played all day as children play, And thus we fooled and whiled each day away. It does not pay to shirk, That’s why we learned to work, So now to-day we’re going away, Jut the rest of you must stay. Chorus Yes’ we know that you're sorry you're not going, We hear you sighing, you’re almost crying; Just take heart, do your part, and quit your weeping, We've not been sleeping Our time away. rk. We've worked both day and night, We've worked with all our might. Do you wonder why we would often sigh, nd dream of this time coming by and by? But now that the time is here, We'll admit we feel somewhat queer, For far, far away, we're going to-day, Jut the rest of you must stay. 37 THE Our Class So Bold MAY AYER (Tune— 'In Days of Old’) He In days of old, four years all told, PORCUPINE When Seniors held their sway, We Freshmen cold, with fear untold, Sang timidly our lay— Sang timidly our lay. Chorus Our class is brave and fair, Our class the heights will dare, With hearts true blue, with lives so true, That none with us compare. So what care we, ‘though steep they be, We'll gain the heights, you'll see, So what care we, ‘though steps they be, We'll gain the heights, you'll see. AM. Now Seniors old, our class is bold; Victor stands to-day! We've fought the fight, we've won the height ; Sing merrily our lay— Sing merrily our lay. Chorus Our class is brave and fair, Our class the heights will dare. With hearts true blue, with lives so true, That none with us compare. So what care we, ‘though steep they be, We've gained the heights, you see! So what care we, though steep they be, We've gained the heights— We've gained the heights— We've gained the heights, The heights, the heights, you see! THE PORCUPINE 39 f The Class of June, 08 WILL LAWRENCE (Tune—‘‘Three Crows’’) All— Well, friends, the bunch before you now Is the Class of June, ’o8. They are the most illustrious class In all this Golden State. Our talents run in every way Irom singing songs to algebra, So we'll join and give three cheers, : Rah! Rah! Rah! For the Class of June, ’o8, So we'll all join and give three cheers | lor the Class of June, ’o8. I] { Bovs The prettiest girls in all the school Belong to June, ‘08; Why this is so we do not know, But we think that it is Fate. And there shall be, so Fate decrees, No other girls as pretty as these, So we'll all join and give three cheers. Rah! Rah! Rah! For the girls of June, ’o8. So we'll all join and give three cheers , For the girls of June, ’08, THE PORCUPINE Ly. Girls— The athletes of this High School Belong to June, ‘08. They hold some dandy records, Which have gone to make us great. They certainly can travel some, And in any meet they're second to none, So we'll all join and give three cheers, Rah! Rah! Rah! For the boys of June, ‘oS. So we'll all join and give three cheers For the boys of June, ’o8. [V All— We'certainly have made our marks, This Class of June, ’o8. In recitations we've been “sharks,” This Class of June, ‘08. And now that we’ve come to graduate, We hope that you will not hesitate, But will all join and give three cheers, Rah! Rah! Rah! This Class of June, ’o8. But will all join and give three cheers, lor the Class of June, ’o8. THE “PORCUPINE 41 Class Song RAYMOND JEANS (Tune—‘‘She Is a Grand Old Lady’’) We'll sometimes sigh for the days gone by, In the years that will pass away. We'll miss these halls and their pictured walls As we've seen them day by day. Each teacher’s face in our dreams will trace, As we lie “neath some far-off sky; We'll see them there by the desk and chair, As they were in the days gone by. Chorus Here’s to our dear old High School, Long may its memory last; Here’s to the friends we're leaving, Happy the days we've past; Here's to each well-remembered nook; Here’s to each room and hall; She is a dear old High School, And we love her best of all. he: ° When we're bent low, and our hearts beat slow, And the fire of youth is cool, We'll think of you and our hearts beat new, For we love you, dear old school. Each well-worn stair and the dear friends there, In our mem’ry will e’er be new; As long as we live, our hearts will give Fondest wishes and love to you. 42 THE PORCUPINE Class Song NELLIE GRIFFITH (Tune—'‘‘Santa Lucia’’) I We are a wonderous class, Honors we’ve won; Honors we've yet to win, Life’s just begun. We are a wonderous class, Great honors we have won; Honors we've yet to win, Life’s just begun. Chorus Our thoughts will be with you, Kind, loyal wishes true; Santa Rosa High School, We bid adieu. (Repeat) I] When time has parted Schoolmates dear, We'll often turn our thoughts To good times here. When time has parted, Schoolmates and teachers dear, We'll often, turn our thoughts To rood times here. ° Chorus Then may we wish to be In High School glad and free. Santa Rosa High School, Farewell to thee, (Repeat) THE PORCUPINE 43 Athletics, that is, track athletics, has taken an active part in the S. R. H. S. ever since 1897. In this year the S. M. A. A. L. Field Day was organized. The schools en- tered in the first meet were Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Ukiah and Healdsburg. From the start there was a keen rivalry among the first three mentioned. The. meet in 1897 was won by Petaluma. The first, last and only meet Petaluma ever won. In 1898 it was won by Ukiah. In 1899 it was won by Santa Rosa, and for the next seven years it was won by Ukiah, with Santa Rosa almost always a close second. In 1907 Santa Rosa won the meet by a large margin over Healdsburg. We should have won the next meet also, but because of the unfair and unsportsman-like actions of Healdsburg, Ukiah and Peta- luma, we withdrew from the League. In the Academic Athletic League Santa Rosa has al- ways done well, and in 1908 we won this meet, an honor never before gained by S. R. H. S. To advance our name in track athletics, we won the State championship from Berkeley High, that school hav- ing claimed and established that position. Almost all the records have been gradually improving and, at the present time, there are seven record holders in the school, out of a possible thirteen events. The records of the events are tabulated below. ' Fifty Yard Dash Seconds TOOS— RS HITCHCOCK aes. srencisretthatene' ela one 5 4- 1905 —C.-McOmiddy® ss ative. ms oe oe sons ie EQOO= IDS GLANCE 21 ere cuents oreraueeseycin Tas 5 2-5 THE PORCUPINE One Hundred Yard Dash OO 4 Ds Ga mat aerensente care aetiepel togeia aed 10 2-5 THOS =) iGrAy teers oe een eae, 10 I-5 1907-—Li- Lambenrtt, .c8 ae etiews aos 10 1-5 Two Hundred Yard Dash 1899-—G.:; Drysdale cic. deur s nahin sien = 22 1-5 POOA— SI) Gary Peeves choneiates su aiaierersie os ee sks + 23 2-5 BQO 715s JAM Dent rato saneyan teeta ounce uate 23 GVWR OTS Ae ietare syst ake east ts 23 L907—=Le Wanrbertes., sa ers sei eens 22 3-5 Four Hundred and Forty Yard Dash 10032—C. (San DOE ame atate le wae alors 34 3-5 TO O4— Ne Wals@n a5 Aue stecass se © shee woncl 53-I-5 1907—C. Waa ti ey a airs eueneaevexe ails sete) aot 52 1-5 LOO7—=— Ge WIEN ex rare pate ste aie anh are 51 4-5 Eight Hundred and Eighty Yard Dash LOO Sm Wile ii isa soe arenas tees a eee re 2:11 2-5 LOOA——RietS mitted ceereeceewete ee rteey st tare 2:06 2-5 Mile Run TQOO2—— LE WTIEDE | ose eness sores etoteais ahs 4:57 4-5 TQOA— Rea SIME Sr chvus ite atate eiieve rece aris the 4:52 1-5 1OO7——Gr SBEISOSS Were saaene sneer) ys ae 4:52 One Hundred and Twenty .Yards—High Hurdles 1902— Ly Relectric nc een tra me ate aaie 19 1-5 LOOA—= Epa ACODS. sraystthalgarrcustararsieretera toys 18 1-5 IDO5— Lie OTS aT | sehacens Sesser uc tsi tere arate 2 17 4-5 LO07—= bl Mie ease atta. shia mexecrs, 1 17 Two Hundred and Twenty Yards—Low Hurdles 4903—C., Sanborn, 6 cu atitec see nn eas 27 1-5 LO04-—H;.. JACODS a. was a arvensis ies A macaete 20 2-5 Shot Put 1902—B. Williams .......... Ate fear 2% in. 1604—J, Parsons... ae eres tite = AV ft. 11 in. TOOS = )ieg dl aydor. cove sea crepes 46 ft. too7——Ly Walker 20. s ccece AG Vit: Aili TOCG——S SD IekSOnes Sete eae 2V, THE PORCUPINE 45 Hammer Throw TOO2—G,,, SanboOntie seins. selene 134 ft. TOO4==— NE, 2M OUKER Siaie acuta - Deiat. Oly ti. 1907—E. Woolley .......... 153 it. 1908—E. Woolley ......... Togatt, le Tne Pole Vault 1902—=—E HLarcisys. 2 eee nde to ft. 734 in. IGO5=—-R:. Hitchcock p.iciscem!« 5. 10 ft. 10% in. T007—=S, Wickson sf cmee' oats 10 ft. 11% in. T9O7—— 9. DICKSON iG 2s wore e't's Ir ft. 35 in. High Jump TQO2=—F ys EPArrs Svs creas taccs sks Be ttahe Aa | TI TO04—B. Page: S55 wots csemgebos ena om fe ibrs TOO7—— Ge SCR cies bese oss 5 ft. 7%.in. Broad Jump 1903—C. Sanborn ........... 2OM ts Oo aaedtl. 1907—W:. Rogets: ..5,04eer a0 it; 9 in. 1907—W. Rogers ........... Diet. 355. 1 ‘Record held by. Relay (Six-man Team) 1904—Team composed of Wilson, Purrington, McConnel, Lambert, Gray, MceKnzie. Time—3 min. 26 2-5 sec. 1907—Team composed of Lambert, Gray, Proctor, Whit- ney, A. Leé, G. Lee. Time—3 min. 25 sec. Break- ing the record. Santa Rosa High has been represented in the Academic Athletic League by the following point winners: Spring 1900 John Taylor—Second in pole vaule. Spring 1go1 Claud Sanborn—Second in pole vault. Fall 1go1 Claud Sanborn—Second in hammer throw. 46 THE PORCUPINE Fall 1902 Lathrop Wright—Second in mile run, Edwin Harris—First in pole vault. Claud Sanborn—Second in 440-yard dash. Spring 1902 Edwin Harris—First in pole vault. Alfred Howe—Second in 220-yard low hurdles. Fall 1903 s Roy Hitchcock—Second in pole vault. Fall 1904 Ned Wilson—First in 440-yard dash. Fred McConnel—Second in 220-yard low hurdles. Roy Hitchcock—Second in p le vault. Spring 1905 Malcolm Youker—Second in hammer throw. Ned Wilson—Second in 440-yard dash. Fall 1905 Roy Hitchcock—Second in pole vaule. Howard Dignan—Second in shot put. Ned Wilson—Second in 440-yard dash. John Taylor—First in shot put. Spring 1906 Earl Woolley—Second in hammer throw. Galen Lee—Second in high jump. Don Gray—Third in 100-yard dash. Ned Wilson—Third in 440-yard dash. Fall 1906 Don Gray—Second in too-yard dash. Don Gray—Second in 220-yard dash. Earl Woolley—Second in hammer throw. Spring 1907 Earl Woolley—First in hammer throw. Spence Dickson—Second in pole vault. ‘Clarence Whitney—Second in 440-yard dash. THE PORCUPINE 47 Fall 1907 Earl Woolley—First in hammer throw. Clarence Whitney—Second in 440-yard dash. Galen Lee—Second in 220-yard low hurdles. Spring 1908 Earl Woolley—First in hammer throw. Clarence Whitney—Second in 440-yard dash. Clarence Whitney—Third in 220-yard dash. Spence Dickson—First in shot put. Galen Lee—First in 220-yard low hurdles. Will Rogers—Third in broad jump. Galen Lee—Second in high jump. This team won the Academic Championship with a total of 24 points, the school approaching nearest this rec ord having 18% points. The Santa Rosa High has scored up in the Stanford Interscholastic Meets as follows: 1906 Howard Dignan—Second in shot put. Eli Jacobs—Second in 220-yard low hurdles. Earl Woolley—Third in hammer throw. 1907 Earl Woolley—First in hammer throw. 1908 Earl Woolley—Second in hammer throw. Spence Dickson—First in pole vault. Clarence Whitney—Third in 220-yard dash. Spence Dickson—Second in shot put. Spence Dickson broke the record. He vaulted 11 ft. 35¢ in Basket Ball Boys have been playing basketball since 1905, and dur- ing the last season they certainly have made a good show- ing. For the last three seasons the team has been com- 48 THE PORCUPINE posed of practically the same players: G. Lee, center; E. Woolley and C. Whitney, guards; A. Lee, goal. Both G. Proctor and R. Jeans played the other goal. This team has run up scores that look like this: Points Points i eS 5 Petaluma. . S Spiele las 5c Ukiah. . Sra eies 5 Mission. . S S: T earl gilt Bere Healdsburg. . Re Seley tee Lowell. . 13 his team stood up as follows in the Academic Athletic League of Basketball: Sub League Points Points See Healdsburg. . Semi Finals San Jose Finals Oakland. . This is the last time that the present josh editor will have a chance to get a crack at the student body in gen- eral, but he hopes that his efforts have been received in the Same spirit as they were tendered, in that of pure fun. He also takes advantage of this opportunity to wish his succes- sor in office as much joy as the present incumbent has re- ceived from it. “Don’t you think my moustache becoming?” asked Clarence Whitney of his partner at the dance. “Well,” replied the fair young lady, “It may be com- ing, but it certainly hasn’t arrived yet. A lifeless rat lay on the floor, Twas sad to see it there. A Senior girl then picked it up And stuck it in her hair. 50 THE PORCUPINE “Are you there?” Vesa “Who are you, please?” ON Matte “What is your name, please?” “Watt's my name.” “Ves: what’s your name?” “I say my name is Watt.” “Ah. well, Iam coming to see you. “All right! Are you Jones? “No, ’m Knott.” “Who are you then, please?” “T’m Knott.” “Will you tell me your name, please.” “Will Knott.” “Why won’t you “IT say my name is William Knott.” Oh, I beg your pardon.” “So you'll be in if I come around Watt?” “Certainly, Knott.” Then they were cut off by the exchange and wants to know if ‘Watt was in or not. Willie one day choked his sister, She was dead before they missed her; Willie’s always up to tricks, Ain’t he cute? He’s only six. Dan Cupid is a marksman poor, Despite his love and kisses; For though he always hits the mark, He’s always making Mrs. Knott THE PORCUPINE 51 Gertrude Cnopius—‘Do you know that my dog is dead?” Grace DuB.—‘I suppose he either swallowed a tape line and died by inches or else went up the alley and died by the yard?” Gertrude—‘Oh, no; he crawled away under the bed and died by the foot.” Before Physics Ex, Lord God of Hosts be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget! After Physics Ex Lord God of Hosts was with us not For we forgot—for we forgot! “Cupid” Weeks—“The palmist who examined my hand said that I was very economical about some things.” Bill Martel—“Did he say what they were?” “Cupid” —“Yes; soap and water.” Edwin Bent (whose wordy productions fill English VI with awe)—“Just hear how those old trees in the orchard moan and groan in the storm, like a lost soul!” Voice in the background—‘Well, I guess you’d make.a racket, too, if you were as full of green apples as they are. Willie with a butcher knife, Separated Ma from life. Willie’s Pa was awfully vexed, “Willie, what will you do next?” 52 THE PORCUPINE Pa heard him give the H. 8. yell, For joy he could not speak. He murmured, ‘‘ Mother, listen to Our Willie talking Greek.”’ ‘“‘T hate that man,”’ the rooster said Unto his cackling frau. : “T sympathize with you,” she chuckled, “T’m laying for him now.” ‘‘Here, hold my horse a few minutes, will you?”’ ‘‘Qipt T’ma member of Congress.”’ ‘Never mind, you look honest, I’ll take the chances.”’ ‘What you say goes,”’ he sadly said, With eyes and heart aflame. She glanced at the clock and turned her head, Then softly lisped his name. “Do you like cod-fish balls, Mr. Smith ?”’ Mr. Smith (hesitatingly)—‘‘I really don’t know. I never attended one.” ALAS! At opposite ends of the sofa, They sit with vain regrets. She has been eating onions, He, smoking cigarettes. Lawyer—‘ What did you do when the defen-_— dant told you to go to the devil ie Plaintiff—‘I immediately went to my law- yer. THE PORCUPINE 53 She sang soprano sweetly, Her voice was like a lyre; One Sunday she ate onions And busted up the choir. If an elephant can climb a greased pole in an hour and twenty minutes, and Pe-ru-na costs fifteen cents a pint, how long will it take a fly with a hair lip to eat a pimple off a pickle? Discovery A young Iowa doctor has made the discovery that the ankle is placed between the foot and the knee in order to keep the calf away from the corn. Looks reasonable, don’t it? Owing to the overcrowded condition of our columns a number of births and deaths are unavoidably postponed this week. FULL LINE OF SPRING TOGS Tailoring a Specialty Hodgson-Henderson Co. 517 FOURTH STREET SANTA. ROSA THE PORCUPINE Our Money Back Policy Phone Red 1731 is Good Protection for You Santa Rosa Department Store 432-434 Fourth St. Santa Rosa A Mark Twain Story Mark Twain once received a letter from his brother, who complained that he was afflicted with a boil and the jumping toothache at the same time, and inquired if he had ever heard of a worse combination. “No,” wrote the sympathetic “Mark,” “and I can imagine only one that might be worse—that would be to have inflammatory rheumatism and St. Vitus’ dance at the same time!” Irishman (looking into the store window, where a pla- card bearing the following inscription is displayed: “Dick- ens’ works all this week for $4.”)—‘‘He does, does he? The dirty scab!” ° . Sporting Goods California Oyster Bicycles Market and Grill Automobiles Leading Restaurant Nf yclery Fourth Street, bet. A and B ‘ : Santa Rosa, Cal. Schelling’s C THE PORCUPINE 55 We Want You fo Deal With Us but not unless you are satisfied that you eet here the purest and sre is sickness in your best drugs any druggist can supply. When house think twice before you have your prescription filled. Consider carefully the character of your Druggis as good a clai m on your patronage HAHMAN DRUG CO. 213 Exchange Ave. Next to Big Bank Building Free Delivery PHONE MAIN 32 PHONE MAIN 32 EE RR ER RE aS Aaa AED Boarder—‘“I didn’t see the milkmaid this morning.” Hired Man—“It isn’t made yet. The pump broke.” Jimmy— Pa, what is a football coach? Mr. Fige—‘The ambulance, I should imagine.” Tommy—‘Say, pa, why do men get bald sooner than women?” Mr. Burr—“Because they don’t wear their hair so long. Will that satisfy you? Teacher—‘What does a volcano do with its lava, Robert?” Robert (dullest boy in class—‘I—am—ah—¢ive it up i ‘ I Teacher—“Correct! Very good, indeed, Robert!” Why Not Buy Your Footwear of RIDDLE, BACIGALUPI CO. They have the nicest assortment in Santa Rosa 519 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA CAL. 56 THE PORCUPINE TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES C. A. Wright Co. Leading Booksellers and Stationers 615-617 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Teacher—“Why don't you speak louder?” Student—“A soft answer turneth away wrath.” A certain young man of great gumption, ’Mongst cannibals had the presumption To go. But alack—he never came back; They say ‘twas a case of consumption. Eno’s Catarrh Cure The most reliable Catarrh Remedy on the market. A local and internal. Price $1.00. For sale at cor. Fourth and A Streets. ST. ROSE DRUG STORE Poet’s Lore By Our Seniors Is her gone? Has she went? Did her leave I all alone? Can us ne’er go back to she? CAN her ne’er come back to we? Oh, It cannot was. “LOOK” You can board for 45 cents a day at the STAR RESTAURANT P. E. VARNER, Prop. ge THE PORCUPINE wn Latest College Styles in Shoes R.C. Moodey® Son “The masculine pronouns are he, his and him. But imagine the feminine—she, shis and shim A lady used perfume to such an extent She once caused a man to exclaim: “That person who by us so proudly just went, Must be a Colognial Dame.” TENMPLE SMITH STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO STUDENTS DESIRING ENGRAVED CARDS 611 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Interested Friend—‘“Looking for a snap, are you?” Bill Hyde—“Of course. Can you suggest something?” Interested Friend—‘Striking the wireless telegraph company for a job as lineman!” Wanted—A man to handle dynamite in a match fac- tory—a splendid chance to raise. The Voice of THE VICTOR The World's Best Entertainer Wie masreR's woree SANTA ROSA CYCLE CO. 58 THE PORCUPINE Prescription Druggist Phone Main 3 LUTTRELL’S DRUG STORE Biggest Store Best Stock Lowest Prices 527 FOURTH STREET , SANTA ROSA. CAL.. Maybe I Was When I see a youth with his pants turned up And his beautiful socks in view, And over one eye perched a little round hat With a ribbon of mauve or blue; And the fourteen rings and the seventeen pins, That he got at his dear prep school, Why, it strikes a chord, and I say, “Oh, Lord! Was I ever that big a fool?” When I see a youth with his gloves turned down, And a cigarette stuck in his face, nd a loud check coat and a horsecloth hat, And a half an inch wide shoe lace, And a bunch of hair that hides his ears, And a line of senseless drool, Then I paw the sward as I say, “Oh, Lord! Was I ever that big a fool?” —Ex. H Do the S. R. H. S. Boys Y Look So Nice and Stylish? Do Their Clothes Fit Them So Nice? They Have Their Clothes Cleaned and Pressed in the Latest Style by THE NEW METHOD CLEANERS AAG SO Py They Will Call for Your Clothes and Deliver Them to Any Part of the City PHONE BLACK 4152 316 D STREET THE PORCUPINE 59 Cnopius Co. The Popular Grocers Give best value for the money, keep the best stock in town, and give free premium tickets, good for fine crockery with all cash purchases Phone Main 7 518 SECOND STREET SANTA ROSA “He is selling the lamp fixtures that have been in the family for three generations.” “Shades of his father’s!” “Tt is little things in the world that tell,” said Ruth Hodgson, as she pulled her little sister out from under the sofa. “Wat are you writing such a big hand for, Pat?” “Why, you see, me grandmother is deaf, and I am writ- fing a loud letter to her.” Coon Bent New and Second Hand Furniture 626 FIFTH STREET Phone Black 4672 Santa Rosa, Cal. 60 THE PORCUPINE Richardson Business College DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES BUSSINESS COURSE - = 340 STENOGRAPHY COURSE 40 TELEGRAPHY - - - - 50 All Scholarships Good for Life All the Text Books Free F.C. RICHARDSON - - - - President and Manager 521a FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL Do you ever buy shoes at the New Shoe Store? If you have not, call and see our supply. We have a full line of the best shoes to be found. Come and buy a pair and see for yourself. L EMEO 315 Fourth Street e @ SANTA ROSA, CAL First Boy—‘Say, kid, tell me how to teach a girl how tors n Second ell, care arm around her waist and tenderly taking her lily-white right hand in thine, then First ; O, shut up; she’s my sister econd B Oh, shove her off the dock.” Our Stock of Silverware Is very complete and we would call your attention to our line of HIGH SCHOOL SOUVENIRS Among items may be found Spoons Napkin Rings aud Bookmarks 545 Fourth Street JOHN HOOD THE LESION ERR RON NN gy The Standard % ee : Seah ree z Ederheimer, Stein Co. y MAKERS 509 Fourth Street - PORCUPINE YOU YOUNG MEN Who seek in- dividuality in clothes. Who shun commonness. You will find in the College Clothes we are showing for young men the highest type of Swell apparel. Brooks Clothing Co. The House of Young Men's Fashions Santa Rosa 62 THE PORCUPINE Our Poison Oak Remedy Guaranteed PRICE, 25 and 50 Cents Belden Upp 443 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA For = KLEIN “ss Shoes Repairing by Machinery While You Wait 441 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA Under this mound lies all we found Of little Johnny Green; Who went one night, by candle light To get some gasoline. Telephone Main 68 California Market W. C. HARLAN, Prop. Fruit, Bunch Vegetables, Asparrgus and Berry Department 716 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA KINSLOW BROS. Monuments, Vaults and Tombstones Reinforced Concrete Burial Vaults Give Perfect Protection, Ever- lasting Resting Place for the Dead. Air-tight and Waterproof 200 to 204 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE J. ©. Pedersen Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Ete. Most Complete Stock in the City of Santa Rosa 24-396 FOURTH ST. Santa Rosa, Cal. J. P. FITTS, President W. H. PYBURN,., Jr., Sec. and Treas. J. P. Fitts Lumber Company Lumber and Building Material Yards on College Ave., near S. P. Depot Phone Main 33 —— aaa HOTEL OVERTON PRESTON CANNON, Props. LEADING HOTEL NORTH OF SAN FRANCISCO Sample Rooms in Connection Fourth and B Streets SANTA ROSA, CAL. core EE amsel of Natchez ( ans through nettle weed e sits in her room, +r heart fu ee oloom, tchez and scratchez and scratchez. N. BACIGALUPI SON Groceries and Provisions 315 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa PHONE BLACK 4622 C. M. BRONER Pictures, Frames and Art Goods FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE KELLER THE DRUGGIST DRUGS, KODAKS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND DEVELOPING 503 Fifth St., near B, Santa Rosa, Cal. Phone Main 77 The Best Store for he Economical Housewife vonoma County Fruit Produce Co,, Inc. GOOD PLACE FOR GOOD GROCERIES Phone Main 87 Fourth and Wilson Sts. Greek may be charming, And French very well, But German’s outrageous And Latin is—very bad. PHONE BLACK 4611 The Boston Restaurant MEALS AT ALL HOURS - OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 409 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal, Gillette Razors, Clauss Shears, Pocket Knives, ete. at KETTERLIN BROS. HARDWARE 413 Fourth Street Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 85 DIXON ELLIOTT High Grade Hardware Lawn Mowers and Ice Cream Freezers Ridgway Block, Cor. Third B Sts., Santa Rosa J. H. Sand! Son Phone Red 1792 Bay State Meat Market All kinds of Domestic and Forgein Sausages and Cheese Fresh and Slted Meats, Delicatessen 711 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Thoroughly Modern Reinforced Concrete Building Absolutely Fire Proof OCCIDENTAL HOTEL BANE BROS., Proprietors EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN Headquarters for Tourists and Commercial Travelers SANTA ROSA, CAL. Lives of great men all remind us, We should strive to do our best, And, departing, leave behind us Note books that will help the rest. Free Delivery Phone Main 50 Eugene C. Farmer PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 701 Fourthist,,Gor..D Santa Rosa W. H. UPTON Dry Goods and Ribbons 613 Fourth St. Santa Rosa 66 THE PORCUPINE PHONE MAIN 21 H. H. MOKE “Sizector MRS. H.H. MOKE eEntatme: 418 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. For Good Shoes and Repairing Go to The Missouri Shoe Store Prices to Suit Yourself THIRD ST., near B SANTA ROSA FASHION STABLES WM. HOCHIN SONS, Props. First Class Livery, Feed and Boarding 15 MAIN STREET - - - PHONE MAIN 22 You may think this is Poetry. But it is Not. The printer just Set it is this way to Fool you for once. ee You can always depend upon getting good Candies and Ice Cream in any quantity at the GREEK-AMERICAN CANDY STORE A. COKALES, Prop. NICKELODEON SANTA ROSA THEATRETTE AN4 Fourth St. - Santa Rosa | 511 Fourth St. - Santa Rosa Columbia Amusement Co., Props. Showing the Latest Moiion Pictures Pictures Chang Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays ADUISSION.. =. =) =) = ie ee oe eRe THE PORCUPINE 67 sana Rosa Business calle nny Lif ger a T, te: wee ng SCHOOL ae be nequaled Facilities Bar sph nd C 1 Hox e Daily Operation. SUSINESS: TAUGHT ‘AS “BUSINESS IS DONE fees se THIRTY -ONE Pas E es lor the Year 1906-07 anal i je EXCELLENT Eran rOSITIONS ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO TWO HUNDRED ae ge Your Desks Early. ONLY STU- DENTS OF GOOD CHARACTER DESIRED. For Circular iP ther Information Address. J. $, SWEET, A. M., President “SUNTA ROSA, CAL. The Place to Sell Your Second-Hand Goods GARDINER BROS. 713 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. Whenever You Desire GOOD PIES, CAKES and PASTRY Go to The Log Cabin Bakery FOURTH ST. J.C. NATHANSON, Prop. GILLETTE SAFETY RAZORS Pocket Cutlery and Fancy Carvers A Full Line of Hardware At MAILER’S 68 THE PORCUPINE Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers, Water Hose and Sprinklers SEE OUR LINE BEFORE YOU BUY HAVEN HAWK CO., Inc. 305-307 Fourth Street Santa Rosa Hattie, McKinney Titus New and Second Hand Furniture and Carpets Matting, Linoleum and Stoves Agents for White Sewing Machines Steam Carpet Beating Works in Connection 304 FOURTH ST. TELEPHONE RED 1641 Wanted—A girl to do house work; she must wash once a week. STYLISH SHOES! LAWN WAISTS! O We S and GOODS at prices way below all compe- 718 Fourth Street sigan: Sole owner of the only MILK SHAKE FOUNTAIN in town John G. Dont The best of flavors and pure milk used only in their construction. They are all right. Better come and have one. PRICE—The Nickel 121 FOURTH STREET KOPF DONOVAN Wholesale and Retail Grocers SANTA ROSA i CALIFORNIA THE PORCUPINE «9 Office Phone, Main 361 Residence Phone Blace 4781 Dr. Dat. 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CLINE Office, Carithers Building Residence 447 B Street SANTA ROSA, CAL. S=DEAS IN GLASSES Find their highest expression in point of style, becoming adjustment, and quality, as well as in correct fitting when obtained from the Lawson-Rinner Optical Co. 534 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA Modern Cold Storage Plant Noonan Meat Co. Wholesale Butchers Santa Rosa, Cal. Contents Bud's Hallowe'en - Aa Women Gossip? Never! By Way of Editorial - - Athletics - - - - Joshes : e rs E - Ads.—Read Them Obhe Porcupine VOL. XIV. SANTA ROSA, CAL., OCTOBER, 1908 NO. 12 Prudent People Purchase Prickly Porcupines Bud's Halloween I am only fourteen—isn’t that awful? And to be con- tinually reminded by every one that I am a little boy is simply disgusting. I am always greeted with “Hello Son- ny,’ “Morning kid,” and such deteriorating epithets. It’s bad enough to be young, but it is almost beyond human endurance to have everybody always throwing it up to you. There’s Walter, for instance. He is my brother and goes to High School. He makes fun of me and laughs at my grammar, he says, I use a wrong word once in a while, and his chief delight is to find some misspelled word in one of my letters and then to tell me in a confidential voice. “Here, little one, is a new word I’ve never come across. at High School.” And there’s Dorothy, his girl, who just loves to tease me. Walter and she can have no more en- joyment than tormenting me, but now when I see them coming I hide just as soon as I can. Now it never would have happened if my mother and father had not gone to the city. You see, I place the whole blame on them, because they left me in charge of Walter and Martha, my big sister. They, together with grand- pa and myself, were the only ones at home. Mamma and papa went yesterday morning, and last night was Hal- lowe’en. Now, there’s the trouble. Why couldn’t they have gone some other time? Why did they have to go just at Hallowe’en? Well, the result was that Walter had to show his authority and domination over me, and I was informed that I should stay inside the house and not go out that night. That crushed my hopes. I had planned 4 THE PORCUPINE for weeks to have some fun Hallowe’en, and just think! to be disappointed like that! Oh! the troubles and tribula- tions of a boy! I couldn’t think of disobeying Walter, so I submitted to my fate like a Stoic. I read about those fel- lows in school last week.., After supper, I was sitting before the big fire in the large living room, thinking of the sorrow and sadness in the world, and of my own particular plight. All ihe neighboring boys, I could hear outside calling for me but no! I had to remain inside. The pointed flames seemed to taunt and make fun of me and every crack of the expanding wood enraged and disgusted me with life. Grandpa soon came in and took his accustomed seat by ymy side. He noticed my gazing into the fire—my hand supporting my chin, and elbows on knees—and inquired: “Well, Bud, what’s the matter tonight?” I always confide everything to grandpa so I told him: “Walter wouldn’t !et me go outside tonight. It’s Hallow- e’en, you know,” | explained. “So it is,” he mused. “I remember once when I was a boy I was kept in one Hallowe’en night, but I got even alright.” A light seemed to glow over grandpa’s face, his eyes twinkled mischievously, and I knew some amusing memories were taking him back to his youthful days. Also, T knew that a story would be an inevitable consequence. “Oh, grandpa, will you tell me about how you were kept in? It will not make me so lonesome to think that somewhere, sometime, some other boy was kept in on Hal- vewe’en,” I begged. He laid two large logs on the fire, sat back and crossed his legs, pulled out his corncob pipe and lit it. Tony came sauntering in, curled up near the fire at the side ci grand- pa’s chair, thréw a friendly glance at the cat and closed his eyes. Grandpa said nothing for quite a while, then, puffing a dense cloud of smoke into the air he watched it rise towards the ceiling. After it was lost in the dark- ness he began. THE PORCUPINE 5 “Well, it was a long time ago. I was fourteen then. I, too, had been planning to celebrate Hallowe’en with the other boys, but my big brother, David, told m+ in the morning tha: I must not venture cit that nignt, but must go to bed at seven o'clock. You know, my father and mother were visiting in the south then, and David and Ruth were my bosses. Well, you can imagine my anger when I heard that.” I certainly could, easily. “Well, I determined if I couldn’t go out that night I would spend the whole day trying to get even with David. T finally hit on a plan.” Grandpa stopped to knock the ashes out of his pipe. At this sound Tony awakened, drew a deep breath, then closed his eyes again. I threw a small log on the fire and grand- pa continued. “Ruth, you know. was quite a society girl, and was al- ways having something to do with entertainments, socials and things like that. Well, this particular afternoon was her time to entertain the girls of her High School class and she had been making preparations for it. There’s such a thing as a pink tea, isn’t there?” he questioned. “T heard of one, once,” I informed him. “Well, this was a pink tea, I think,” he resumed. “The first part of the afternoon was to be spent in a general dis- cussion on the subject, ‘My Ideal.’ Following this was to be a paper by Cymbeline Votz on ‘The Faults of Men.’ The crowning event and the climax of the afternoon was to be a solo by David. You know, he lately had been tak- ing lessons in the city from that great teacher. I don’t re- member his name, and he was quite handy with his ‘do, re- me’s. He kept the whole neighborhood awake at all hours with his practicing. He had not yet made his debut, so the girls would have the first opportunity to hear him. Well, my plan was to loosen some of the strings on the piano, so that when he began to sing everything would sound discordant. David and Ruth had _ praticed to- 6 THE PORCUPINE gether for weeks and were sure of creating a stir. David was to have a new black suit and a stiff shirt. But per- haps this don’t interest you, Bud?” “T shall die if you quit again,” I gushed. He paused for a moment as the log fell into pieces, and watched the multitude of sparks fly up the chimney, then began again. “Well, about twelve o’clock, just after lunch, I got a monkey-wrench and tiptoed into the parlor. The curtains were down and everything was dark. I closed the door be- hind me. The piano was an old-fashioned square, so it was no trouble to unscrew the strings and let down the pitch. I turned about fifteen strings so they would be out of tune, and I thought that was about enough. They were scattered all over the keyboard. You see, I intended that Ruth’s playing should sound alright for a while, until she should strike one of the keys I had let down. Of course, she would not understand what was the matter, for every- thing would go smoothly again for a time, and then she would hit another of those out-of-tune keys. I had just finished when I accidently dropped the wrench. It fell on the keys and made an awful noise. Of course, I knew Ruth or David must have heard that, so I quickly put the wrench right behind the music rack on the piano and then ran outside. I didn’t know whether anyone investigated or not.” He stopped for a full minute as he became lost to him- self in his narration, and silently enjoyed the particulars as his memory ran ahead of his speech. At length he resumed. “Well, the girls came and soon everything was laughter and jollity in the parlor. I took my post in the bedroom, where only the thin partition separated me from them. You see, I intended to hear David sing, too. I would cer- tainly get even with him,’ I thought. Conversation waxed loud and plentiful on the question‘ My Ideal,’ but I could not hear much during the reading of the paper. “At last the crucial moment arrived! David was brought in to sing. He had been waiting in the sitting- THE PORCUPINE f room, as the girls allowed no men in their meetings dur- ing discussion. Well, all the girls nearly gushed over, and all were expectant of a great success. David thought himself a king in his new suit and stiff shirt. He cer- tainly was going to make a hit, if ever anyone did. “The song he was to sing was entitled—let’s see—oh, yes, “The Lost Chord.’ Ruth confidently began the prelude. She did not happen to use one of those out-of-tune keys for some time. Walter began in sweet tones. ‘Seated one day at the orga n, I was weary and ill at ease—’ “What was that? Yes, sure enough, on the word ‘weary’ she made a discord and another on ‘ill.’ She felt badly to think she had struck a wrong note, as she thought, but did not let it worry her. On David sang, ‘I know not what I was playing—’ “Well, I thought those words were more suitable to Ruth, for I could tell by her playing that she was flustrat- ed and could not understand what was the matter. At the words ‘I struck one chord of music,’ Ruth happened to strike about three of my patent notes, and Oh! what a dis- cord! David cast a sidelong look at Ruth, frowning darkly at her as she played the interlude. Ruth knew she was striking the right notes but could not find out why they did not sound harmonious. She hoped the end would come soon. “On the second verse, Ruth did not use many of the bad notes, and both she and David were regaining themselves and resolved to make a good ending, anyway. I hoped something would happen as he sang on, ‘It linked all perplexed meanings Into one perfect peace; It trembled away into silence As if it were loth to cease— “David had intended to make this part very dramatic, but just as he was in the most touching part and where 8 THE PORCUPINE _ he had instructed Ruth to play real softly, those noisy notes began to rattle and so spoiled the effect. “With a little more volume to drown the noise, David sang, ‘I sought but I seek it vainly That one lost chord divine—’ “Horrors! just after the word ‘divine,’ down Ruth came with the most nerve-splitting chord I ever heard. David now began to get nervous. Ruth was very self-conscious, and even the girls were enjoying it and winking at each other, as I afterwards learned. “Just between the second and third verse is a crash- endo—” “A what?” I interrupted. “Crashendo—get louder and louder, you know,” grand- pa defined. “Ruth had practised hours on those two meas- ures. She was to begin softly, every note a little louder, till she got way up high and as loud as she could play. Then David would come in with his most triumphant tones.. “Well, that was the way they rehearsed it, but that af- ternoon it did not go off just in that manner. I never heard such chords. Oh! they were awful! Wagner was not in it. But David was determined to make a hit, and singing loudly off the key despite Ruth’s playing, the shouted: ‘It may be that death’s bright angel Will speak in that chord again, It may be that only in Heaven I shall hear that grand Amen.’ “Well, honestly, it was the greatest mixup I ever heard. When done, Walter rushed from the room, seized his hat and hurried outside. I looked out of the window and as he.passed below, he shook his fist at me. “Had he found me out?’ I wondered. I couldn’t understand what reason: he had found to accuse me. THE PORCUPINE 8 “At supper, everything was slow that night. David had returned about four o’clock and he did not have a word to say. Ruth was also quiet and unconversational. Prompt- ly at seven o’clock David told me to go to bed. Outside all the neighboring boys were having a good time, but up the dark stairs to my room I must go. Slowly, in the dark, I groped my way upward. I always struck a match before opening my door, then going inside I would light my candle. That night I struck a match and opened the door. Bckward I fell to the floor! Out went the match! What was that staring at me wih eyes of fire? Oh! horrors! I screamed aloud! One look had fixed the features of that awful face in my mind—great yellow jaws, piercing eyes, sneering mouth, peculiar-shaped large nose, massive neck, yellow glistening head, flabby flesh, a head without a body. By this time Ruth and David had come to my rescue. But instead of putting this horrid monster to rout, they stood laughing at me. They let me scream till I was tired. Then David said: “ ‘Now, little one, calm yourself. Don’t you see that you face is just a pumpkin, and that the light beyond those eyes is just a candle? Come now! An innocent boy ought to fear nothing. If you did not have such a guilty con- science you would not be so easily frightened. Stand up, my boy. And let me tell you that the next time you try to tune a piano, please put the tools back where you got them.’ “Well, Bud,” grandpa yawned, “that is all. The fire is out and don’t you think it is bedtime?” “Yes, it is,’ I answered as I rose from the chair and started up the stairs. “That was a good story alright. Goodnight.” “Goodnight, boy. You aren’t afraid to go up to your room, are you?” “No, sir, grandpa, not me,” I answered, but since my conscience would hurt if I did not tell the truth, I will ad- mit that it was gradually and with frightened peeps inside, that I opened my door that night. THE PORCUPINE B ihe 9) BS Cecil Wayborne, Stanford, ’09, was somewhat mysti- fied to receive a Wells-Fargo postal from M—, stating that a large box for her had arrived C. O. D. $5, from British Columbia, and was waiting orders for delivery. Glancing at her watch, she saw that she had but ten minutes left before Latin recitation. She must phone at once for an expressman. Which one? Why, could she never think of the best one to call? And time pressed— Oh, yes, there was old Jimmy Gates, Bonham’s Stables— She hastily took down the receiver. “Six-five-eight, please.” “Hello, six-five-eight?” “Drake’s Saloon! Gracious, I asked for six-five-eight!” “Hello, hello, Central, oh, Hello!” “T want six-five-eight.” “Yes, eight, six-five-eight.” “Ts Mr. Gates there?” “Jimmy Gates, the expressman—” “What?” “Crazy, did you say?” “Dreadfu! ! !” “Yes—sure, that’s alright ;—good!” “What?” “Oh, alright. He’ll do—of course I don’t want a crazy man—to go to M— for a box.” “My name? oh, of course, Cecil Wayborne, Upper Hall.” “Yes, a box at Well’s-Fargo, C. O. D., right now! Have it here at 2:40 sharp.” “Oh, certainly, well let me see—Yes, tell him to go to Fulkerson’s grocery and get $5.50 on my account. Yes they know me well. It’ll be all right; 2:40, now, don’t forget.” “What?” THE PORCUPINE 11 “Yes, yes—goodbye.” “Mercy two minutes to get to room 81 and Latin—”’ Excited Cecil fairly flew along, all the while seeing not particularly pleasant visions of Prof. Lowner’s wrath at her tardiness to class. Bravo; up the steps at last—One rapid peep at her self in the window of the Lab, a pat to her flying locks, and—in she walked. Prof. Lowner, deep in his discussion of the translation, stopped shortly as he behld Cecil—‘It would be much more satisfactory to all concerned, if the young ladies finding it necessary to be late to class, would prolong their tardi- ness, and not appear at all.” Poor Cecil! There was a pronounced blush on her face, during the whole period. Rushing into her room an hour later she was rather angry to find the box had not arrived. “The idea, I thought that expressman would keep his word at least. Thats what I get though, for trusting a stranger with $5.50, and for something which is a perfect mystery to me.” Cecil had been pondering thus for some few minutes, when a loud_rap at her door, awakened her from her rey- eries. “Miss Scott wants you in the parlor, “Wants me?” “That’s what I said.” Somewhat confusedly, Cecil tripped down into the ma- tron’s presence. ” said the maid. “Miss Waybone, a box has just come for you, and— and by the size, I should presume it would be quite a—a— bother to have in your room, and—oh, oh, by the way, there will be a little bill to be paid, ah, the man, no doubt drunk—has broken off the front door-knob, and— =O. Tm ‘awfully sorry.. I’ll pay for the damages. Yes I was expecting the box, but Miss Scott, I’d prefer to have it in my room, if you please—” 12 THE PORCUPINE Miss Scott did not enthuse, covertly glancing at the un- fortunate expressman, she asked, “Are you perfectly sober, my young man?” Then she shuddered and turned away. After much grunting and puffing, the poor fellow suc- ‘ceeded in getting his burden deposited on the floor in Cecil’s room and hied him on his way, somewhat unsteadily as Miss Scott thought. Once having the box safe in her own room, Cecil lost not a moment. She finally pried the top off, with the aid of a decrepit shoe-horn and a rusty tack-hammer. Nothing but paper in view. She pulled a handful, and still more paper, then a pretty table-cover, and then !—Horrors! she pulled an old smoking jacket forth! Shocking! Next—A bottle, another! Cecil was not to be daunted—Books this time met her curious gaze—Books, books—Oh-h, _ bliss! Chemistry, chemistry, chemistry—certainly the complete works of— Well what am I expected to do with all this trash, and who on earth is the sender? But, wait—I saw an envelope, I believe—” She opened it and read with astonished and shocked countenance. “Dear old Mutt :— Here we are at last in B.C. and a tough old place. Cold? Nothing like that, rather different from dear old Los Angeles, I’m thinking. Say, unpacking my duds here, I found your old pipe, pouch and stunning Direc- toire! smoking jacket. I guess mother must have packed them by mistake. But I couldn’t use ’em—Glad to be able to send you, also, this set of Chem. Books. Don’t I wish I could be with you to enjoy the “drinkables,” but seeing its impossible, just use your imagination. Always your old pal, “JONAH.” “Well; how could I fall heir to this? Wait—I’ll just investigate.” Diving down into the inside pocket of the coat, Cecil found a pouch with the inscription,” Cecil Way- bone, ’08, Stanford.” THE PORCUPINE 13 “Joy, just the Senior I’ve been dying to meet! How in the world, please am I to transport his belongings—and he’s a stranger to me—Eureka! The Senior Dance!” By the studied and careful management of two girl friends, aid by much skillful manouevering in the social field for the following week, our Miss Cecil Wayborne managed to get an invitation to the Senior Dance. The two Cecils were casually introduced. During the evening when their dance came around, Cecil the _ girl, said, “I have something at Upper Hall for you, Mr. Way- borne.” “For me? Why—” And Cecil told him the story of her luggage, C. O. D. Cecil, the man, wrote his “old pal, Jonah,” a letter that very night; but I fear it cannot be repeated here. Still could it be compared with one written three months later, we could see that Cecil Junior’s box, although quite expen- sive to her at the time, became the source of a long line of expense to him in the future. M. P. ’og. THE PORCUPINE Women Gossip? Never! “There goes Hubert Brown with the Bryant girl. I knew he was engaged to Grace Bryant,” remarked Mrs. Craig, as a young couple passed the hotel on their way to the beach. “But they seem now more devoted than ever.” Everyone on the veranda laughed and some winked knowingly at their companions. Finally the landlady’s daughter ventured— “He does go with Grace, but they are thicker than ever since the circus was over at Grenville, a while ago.” “T’d like to know what a circus has to do with Hub Brown’s engagement to Grace Bryant,” snapped Mrs. Craig, her animosity fully aroused. “Oh! lots,” calmlv answered Minnie, “I'll tell you if you want to know. I guess all the other folks werfe here when it happened; so if I leave out some things very important, they can correct me.” Mrs. Craig was the latest arrival at the Grenville Sea- side Hotel, a retired summer resort in the subburbs of the town of Grenville. “First, you know, they were engaged—that is Hub and Grace. Then the circus came. Of course everyone from here went, except a few ladies, and Hub and Grace; for Grace wouldn’t go. I believe Mrs. Mathewson and Mrs. Grant remained; didn’t you?” She nodded towards where they sat, interested, yet embarrassed. “Well, in the afternoon of that day,” she resumed, “we all were wondering if Hub and Grace were going in the evening, when mamma heard him say something to her, and she replied, ‘oh, just as you say.’ “Then she said ‘what time does the train leave,’ and Hub answered, ‘about ten—let’s not be too early.’ “Alright,” said Grace, “I’ll be ready to go.” THE PORCUPINE 16 “Then mamma thought ‘what train are they going on, and where are they going?’ She got out tHe train schedule but could find no train leaving at that hour. She told my brother, Ralph,about it but he was so excited over the circus that she thought the information was lost to his ears, until about nine that evening, he called her up on the phone, from the S. P. Depot, and said he was watch- ing the circus train being loaded and Hub and Grace were there, so they must be going off on the circus train. “Joined the circus, mamma immediately concluded, and scandalized, she went to communicate the news to her cook, Nora was shocked also, and did not fail to tell her Irish friend next door, that Mr. Hub and Miss Grace had left together on the circus train to be actors in the circus. “ Sure, Nora, an’ its exciting,’ replied Molly. ‘But were they maried yet?’ ““Now Molly, me darlin’, how do I know, but its meself that thinks its about time, after bein’ engaged this long time.’ “‘Married and joined the circus,’ ejaculated Molly, and ran to tell her mistress, Mrs. Hamilton. “In th e parlor of her pretty summer home, Mrs. Hamil- ton was entertaining a few friends for the evening, when Molly unceremoniously broke in with the news that Hu- bert Brown and Grace Bryant had been married early in the evening, had joined the circus and were now waiting to depart on the circus train. ““Oh, how terrible!’ gasped one woman. “Well, I’m not surprised,’ remarked another. ‘She will, no doubt, be an equestrian, for she loved horses. And, of course, Hub will be a clown, for he is so witty!’ “Imagine our dainty little Grace, an equestrian,’ said Mrs. Hamilton, ‘and practical Hub Brown a clown. Its preposterous.’ ““But its true, ma’am,’ declared Molly. “And the evening at Mrs. Hamilton’s was broken up. 16 THE PORCUPINE Mrs. Green, one guest, declared that she simply must call at a friend’s to see how she was. “Forthwith, Mrs. Green arrived at her chum’s and told her the news, adding that Mrs. Bryant’s heart must be broken, and she didn’t know how long an engagement the couple had made with the circus. “‘Someone must go and comfort the mother,’ she con- cluded. ‘But who shall it be.’ “You see everything was working fine,” remarked the flandlady’s daughter. “Anything I’ve forgotten folks?” Everyone shook their head. “Alright then I’ll go on. Lets see— I left Mrs. Green talking it out with her chum. Of course her chum must tell someone, and on it went, increasing in size. “Tt. was now about twelve o’clock, they all heard the cir- cus train depart, and all the folks came flocking home from the performance. “Hub and Grace’ were in everyone’s mouth, and the scandal was going like wild fire. “Mrs. Hamilton sat out on her porch and finally said to her sisters and husband. ‘I just can’t believe it till everyone comes home from the train. It’s beautifully light tonight—let’s play croquet.’ On the croquet grounds were several hotel guests, to whom the news was communicated. “ T don’t believe it’ promptly said a little fat girl, May. ‘Grace Bryant is my cousin, and I don’t believe it?’ she repeated. ‘I shall go ask auntie if it is so? “When May arrived at the Bryant cottage, close by, through the windows she saw Mrs. Green just entering the parlor. So May sat on the front steps and heard the fol- lowing conversation. “‘Mrs. Bryant I have just heard the news about your daughter and Mr. Brown.’ “‘Ts that so? We intended to keep it secret, but such things do get out. Isn’t it lovely?’ “ Tovely?’ said Mrs. Green, under her breath, ‘well I don’t blame her for wantin to keep it secret.’ Then aloud. THE PORCUPINE 17 ‘It came rather as a surprise to us. Wasn't it rather sud- den, Mrs. Bryant?’ “ ‘Oh, not at all, Mrs. Green—they have planned it since their engagement in June.’ “Well I’m sure I don’t approve of it, Mrs. Bryant,’ said Mrs. Green, for her friend was not acting as she had ex- pected. “You don’t? Why I think Hub is the nicest fellow in the world and they get along beautifully. Of course they will live in Grenville.’ “Tn Grenville—then how can she be an equestrian and he a clown, with the circus?’ “ A clown!—an equestrian? What do you mean, may I ask?’ “Why, Mrs. Bryant, its all over the beach here, that they were married this evening and had joined the circus.’ ““Tt’s not so, auntie, don’t you believe, it. Its a great, big lie.” May was making herself known through the win- dow. ‘ I heard Hub ask Grace to go see them load up, since she wouldn’t go to the performance, and I saw them go there, and these big women have all told a lie.’ May’s clear gaze wilted Mrs. Green, who took a hasty departure. “In the meantime Grace and Hub had strolled up to the hotel, where the scandalized summer boarders were seated, in excited groups. “ What’s the excitement?’ called Grace, cheerfully. ““WWhy—there they are—and the circus is gone,’ said mamma, ‘what does this mean.’ “When Ralph had told them all, amid shrieks of laugh- ter, and the embarrassed silence of the women, Hub and Grace had a good laugh, and then Hubert preceeded to ex- plain that they merely had watched the loading of the coaches and had come home from there, without being changed to circus people, noticeably. ‘But now, since this has happened, I suppose I might as well tell you. Shall I Grace? Well we are to be married two weeks from Sunday and we invite you all on the spot. 18 THE PORCUPINE “With that Hub and Grace walked off, and we were left to ourselves, and a sorrier lot of women you never saw. “So,” concluded Minnie, “They are to be married next Sunday. How’s that for scandal?” “Preposterous!” commented Mrs. Craig. “But I must add that I never gossip.” “And neither do I,” chimed a chorus of voices from the { veranda. This night when the witches assemble In crackling forests of pine, To join in their annual revel, Where the moonbeams faintly shine, While the north wind moans through the branches And the leaves fall rustling down, To form for their all Hallows dances Aa carpet seer and brown, O, come, let us join in the frolic, Our hearts overladen with cheer, And have the best kind of a time we can, On this night, just once in the year. ‘“Ohe Porcupine”’ Issued every school month in the interest of the Santa Rosa High School SUBSCRIPTION ONON CAT ote eer Sue cae aia soe ema eee .--75 Cents Brailes weatece.- eet. eo .e ine een oie ee .--50 Cents Singl@ Gonieds 225-22 obs pense casas cade ee gaan d= asad tb es 10 Cents {0@F- Subscription must be paid in ADVANCE EDITORIAL STAFF Riiterney Wau Or sey ikqsasccenes =4% 2-855 240 HELEN JOHNSON MIGHAC NO WOWOre esc. on. oe ic toa LEWIS LAMBERT ALICE LETOLD MBaGctstes 25-325 Sea oe ae b2c5h52e383 VIOLET LANE COMFORT HAVEN LOS CATT De Bilis ia ARs a Palins aera eae ieee emo SE IRENE WARBOYS AUMOlICS, CbOY Boo 25 ence et ecu s eo eoe HOWARD HUBBEL Athletars: Girl's... 2250 eg ako ALMA CROMWELL SGA VARS bS bie Psat cee es eh es | Shane GREEN” WOSN MOON ee tenn cence tat cece eee eee GRACE DUBOIS acieea ee Assistants __----------------------------- ) geeTRUDE CNOPIUS TOM PROCTOR Entered in the Postoffice at Santa Rosa, Cal., as second class mail matter All personals, stories, literary articles and items of interest to this paper should be sent to The Porcupine, Santa Rosa, California. By Way of Editorial In the A. A. L. meet at Berkeley on October 3rd, Santa Rosa High School did not prove herself victor in the ath- letic sports, but she brought home a score of which she need not be ashamed. She did her best and next time will do even better. It was hardly to be expected that she could win over so many larger schools, especially since her time for training had been short. Most of her men were inexperienced, also, but practice will prepare them for the laurels, which the future surely has in store for THE PORCUPINE 20 them. Let us not be disheartened because we met with dfeat. Reverses should teach us that our failings are due to our own short-comings, and we can always correct these if we will. Report cards have come and gone, but either good, bad or indifferent, let us hope they have awakened renewed resolves for more vigorous effort. At the beginning of each new term, and of each new month, we make up our minds to do better next time, but before many days are past, we have forgotten that next month’s record is still in the making, and drop back to the more easy way, until, before we realize it, report cards are again due. Even when you have obtained satisfactory markings, don’t stop to rest but work harder so that, at the end of the term, you may have the satisfaction of knowing that you have de- served success, and that you have received your deserts. The debating club is progressing slowly but surely un- der Mr. Perrier’s able guidance. It has been a matter of regret that some members have absented themselves from the meetings, when they were to have debated. Since our principal has agreed to give us a credit, more faithful at- tendance and work as well as an increased membership is expected. The secretary has been requested to correspond with other schools in the county concerning an interschol- astic debate. Nothing could be better practice for one who desires to be a ready speaker, or even a fluent conversa- tionalist than the work that the club is doing. It is earn- estly desired that more scholars will join and take part in the debates. As yet we have not had to cope with the expected deluge of material for the Porcupine. Only two or three articles from those outside the staff have been submitted for our Se Hata Re ee THE PORCUPINE a1 inspection. There are many of you, who can write inter- esting stories, others have poetic ability, while all can think of bright “joshes.” We have not met many scholars who are too bashful or too timid to hand contributions to the editor, so we are somewhat puzzled over their scarcity. In the future we shall expect an abundance of material for the paper. Almost every High School has its orchestra in connec- tion with its Glee Club. We have no such organization here, but with so many pupils of musical ability in attend- ance, there is no reason why we could not have such an addition to the school. Music is much in demand for our class parties, Commencement exercises, rallies, and other like affairs. We have numerous pianists among our num- ber, and with a violin, banjo, mandolin, and lute could have a very creditable little orchestra. ” “Prudent people purchase prockly Porcupines,” they say, Of course, that’s the only really very proper way; Reading, too, what’s in them, is what prudent people do. Can’t we find a few who'll write more stories for them too? Unless we get more stories and more joshes that are fine Perhaps someday you'll all cry out, “Why! Where’s the Porcupine?” Invitations are given to every one in High, Now, do begin, and all send in, a very large supply; Elating the poor Editor, who does his very best. Scholars, now remember, please comply with our request. THE PORCUPINE The A. A. L. Came off on October 3, at the Berkeley oval and our boys did very well considering the short season in which they had to train. They were preceded by a rousing rally at the High School on Friday evening ; Mr. Searcy, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Perrier all made good speeches and a nice program was rendered, showing that the whole school spirit is much in evidence this year. In the Field Day exercises Webb, Rogers and Lee were our point winners. Webb is a coming hammer-thrower, he secured third and will undoubtedly do better in the future. Will Rogers, our hustling manager, secured third place in the broad jump. Lee ran fourth in the low hurdles, and tied for fourth in the high jump. Miller, Green, Cochrane and McDaniels all ran well, Hyde threw the hammer in good form; they all tried hard and did their best and that is what we expected of them. The Freshmen meet, for first and second year men, will soon be here and those years should be training hard and faithfully for this event. | Football The football team is rapidly getting into shape for this. season. The first game occurred on October 10, when we lined up against Tamalpias Military Accademy. Mr. THE PORCUPINE 23 Cuddyback has done great work in coaching the boys. Every one should be thankful that he is willing to spend his time in helping to turn out a good team. He has put the boys through a hot pace for an hour and a half every night and deserves much praise for his instruction. The guards of the team are Webb, Richardson and Snyder. Richardson formerly played in the Eureka High team and is showing up in good shape. Olsen, Fowler and Captain Pharris are trying for tackle. In Olsen and Pharris we have two men who can be depended upon to tackle and down anything in a football suit; Abeel and Rodgers will take care the the ends. Both are very fast and play a good game. Lambert, Noonan j;and Green will play the halves. Green played in the team three years ago, while Noonan played Rugby for two years. Lambert is a hard man to tackle and can run some besides. All will do well in their places. Hyde is a giant at full and plays a fast game hitting the line hard. He is fast develop- ing into a crack player in his position. Patten and Stump are playing as quarter-backs, and it is hard to decide the one who is the best. Clark puts up a good game at cen- ter: There will probably be two or three games played at home this year. The team would like to see the High School students turn out in full force and cheer them to victory. In former years the attendance at the games was small. In former years the attendance at the games was athletics so we expect the students to attend the games in large numbers. We give you what you ask for NO SUBSTITUTION HERE HAHMAN DRUG CO.’ sie« Peeseripicre Sze nego Everything in the Drug Line THE PORCUPINE Girl's Basket Ball There are one hundred and fifty-one girls attending High School, and I find, in looking them over, only a few whom I should judge as either too dignified or decrepit to play basket-ball, yet not two dozen are interested. The Freshes are not making the showing that was expected of them, and we are wondering what the trouble is. Freshmen, it does not become you to assume your dignity so young in life; wait until you’re seniors! However, we are glad to note that the girls who do get out to practice are the right kind, and there is the making of a winning team among them, with the aid of Mr. Perrier, who is teaching the girls some new “stunts.” No arrange- ments have been made for games with other schools so far. Girls, get out and practice. Don’t let your school spirit, in regard to athletics, lag. We surely don’t expect the boys to hold up the athletic standard of the school all alone. I ? FULL LINE OF MEN'S AND YOUTHS’ TOGS Tailoring a Specialty Hodgson-Henderson Co. 517 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE 26 A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men. Ed Bent, as yell leader is a “howling” success. During the recent spell of north wind some o fthe girls have found it necessary to apply cold cream quite vigor- ously. One young miss, Berth Fat Caldill, by name was heard to declare that her lips were very susceptible to chaps. What did the child mean? Miss Wylie shocked the “children” in Com. Geog., the other day when she said the further down a mine you went the hotter it became. «In Hist. 2,. Who were the Amazons? Colin—Female men. We are showing the New Fall Models in College Clothes Drop in and let us show you the line Brooks Clothing Co. §09 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL. THE PORCUPINE . “ Sporting Goods California Oyster Bicycles Market and Grill arg « es Leading Restaurant ee @ icanta Roee, car |Schelling’s Cyclery Si Greentoys—That heifer is two years old. Erba P.—Why how can you tell. Si—By her horns Miss. E. P.—Oh! How silly of me, a horn for each year, of course, In Elmer’s last Latin “quiz” he gave the principal parts of to skate as follows: Skate—Slipper—Fallers—Bumptum. TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES C. A. Wright Co. Leading Booksellers and Stationers 615-617 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA -German.,—All verbs denoting change of place or con- dition take the auxilliary. “sein’’ instead of “haben” Miss Wirt.—‘Why does the verb ‘sterben’ to die, take the auxilliary ‘sein?’ ” Blair D.—‘Well sterben .to die, denotes a change of place. THE PORCUPINE 27 WE Appreciate Your Patronage St. Rose Drug Store When Ada meddled and read Pa’s private correspon- dence, this is what she found: Dear Doctor:—Before using your famous eye water 1] couldn’t see a thing; I can now plainly see my finish. Blindly and aimlessly yours, A. MUTT. TEMPLE SMITH STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO STUDENTS DESIRING ENGRAVED CARDS 611 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Miss H. Botany,—What’s the connecting link between the animal and vegetable kingdom, Ralph? R. P.—Hash. Ray L.—My Brains have been bothering me of late. John E.—I wish I had as little to bother me. Latest College Styles in Shoes R.C.Moodey Son 28 THE PORCUPINE Phone Maia $ Prescription Druggist LUTTRELL’S DRUG STORE Biggest Store Best Stock Lowest Prices 527 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA. CAL. On All Hallows eve Then—“I’m not afraid,” When the night was dark, He shrieked in fright, A little boy went “Of yon ghostly figures From home for a lark. Clothed in white,” But the wind was shrill But he proved full well Among the trees, The weakness of speech, Weird voices he heard For he turned with speed Upon the breeze; His home to reach; His heart grew faint And he never stoped His breath came fast ’Till he climbed into bed, For he saw some ghosts And pulled the coverlets Before his path! Over his head. “Oh! What shall I do?” But even in sleep He wailed in pain. He remembered his fright, “To disturb good people And of ghosts he dreamed I'll ne’er go again.” The live-long night. KX But when at morn he retraced his steps, He laughed at his former fright, For the clothes a’flapping in the breeze Were the figures he’d seen at night. The Voice of THE VICTOR The World’s Best Entertainer ATHLETIC SUPPLIES at the SANTA ROSA CYCLE CO. SHIRLEY BURRIS, Mgr THE PORCUPINE 29 THREE GOOD REASONS Why the High School Boys should have their clothes cleaned by the NEW METHOD Because 1. They last longer. 2; Cleanliness is next to Godliness. 3. We are friends to the S. R. H. S. Boys and that’s what they like. D STREET, Opp. P. 0. PHONE BLACK 415 Recent remarks from some of our celebrities. Thome G.—Everything seems to be “marble” nowadays. Florence C.—Santa Rosa may not have well kept streets, but oh! those elegant “Lanes.” DIXON ELLIOTT High Grade Hardware KEEN KUTTER CUTLERY Ridgway Block, Cor. Third and B Streets Santa Rosa, Cal. You can always depend upon getting Good Candies and Ice Cream in any quantity AT THE Greek-American Candy Store A. COKALES, Prop. Fourth St., Santa Rosa Phone Black 4641 COON ® BENT Buys, Rents and Sells all kinds of Second Hand Furniture and Stoves 626 FIFTH STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL 30 THE PORCUPINE Mr Perrier (Geom.)—‘‘I’ll be ‘at home’ Thursday and we will have a nice written lesson.’’ Green—‘‘l’ll be at home, too.’’ J. P. FITTS, President W. H. PYBURN, Jr., Sec. and Treas. J. P. Fitts Lumber Company Lumber and Building Material Yards on College Ave., near S. P Depot Phone Main 33 C. M. BRUNER Pictures, Frames and Art Goods FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA Fifty Cent Column Wanted—Chaperons for the Seniors; none other than the maimed, the halt or the blind need apply. Help Wanted—More nursery maids; apply to A. B. C. Class, S. W. Corner of Study Hall. “Orchard Street Grocery” Corner of Orchard and Benton Streets Fresh Bread twice a day. Candies, Cakes and Ice Cold Drinks a specialty. School Supplies Phone Black 4567 W. M. FITTS, Prop. B.R. SAWYER “on” 529 Fourth Street ( Jacobs’ Candy Store) Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 31 J. C. Pedersen Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Etc. Most Complete Stock in the City of Santa Rosa 324-826 FOURTH ST. Santa Rosa, Cal. Free Delivery Phone Main 50 Eugene C. Farmer PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 701 Fourth St., Cor. D Santa Rosa Help Wanted—Some one to coach me in my work; men and boys needn’t apply. “Doc” S. Wanted—Some one to build us a little pen in which we can rest, unmolested by the fair .?, sex of S. R. H. S. Messrs. Franklin Green and Leo Noonan. Spike fence and barbed wire desired. The Best Store for the Economical Housewife Sonoma County Fruit Produce Co., Inc. GOOD PLACE FOR GOOD GROCERIES Phone Main 87 Fourth and Wilson Sts. W. H. UPTON Coats, Skirts, Suits and Faney Goods 613 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA 32 THE PORCUPINE H. B. WARD MRS. N. E. MOKE MOKE WARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS 418 FOURTH STREET PHONE MAIN 21 SANTA ROSA —————— ee FASHION STABLES WM. HOCKHIN SONS, Props. First Class Livery, Feed and Boarding 15 MAIN STREET - - - PHONE MAIN 22 H. H. MOKE For Good Shoes and Repairing Go to The Missouri Shoe Store Prices to Suit Yourself THIRD ST., near B SANTA ROSA First Farmer—after “Doc S.” passes in his “great, red dragon” —“Powerful machine that. Second Farmer—“Yas, must be all of sixty skunk power. NICKELODEON | SANTA ROSA THEATRETTE 444 Fourth St. - Santa Rosa | 507 Fourth St. - Santa Rosa Columbia Amusement Co., Props. Showing the Latest Motion Pictures Pictures Change Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays ADMISSION - = = = = - - 5c N. BACIGALUPI SON Groceries and Provisions 315 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa PHONE BLACK 4622 THE PORCUPINE 33 The White House Receives new Cloaks, new Tailor Suits and new Clothing nearly every day The Largest Stock in Sonoma County Fourth at B St. Santa Rosa, Cal. Hattie, McKinney Titus New and Second Hand Furniture and Carpets Matting, Linoleum and Stoves Agents for White Sewing Machines Steam Carpet Beating Works in Connection 304 FOURTH ST. TELEPHONE RED 1641 Sole owner of the only MILK SHAKE FOUNTAIN in town John G. Dont The best of flavors and pure milk used only in their construction. They are all right. Better come and have one. PRICE—The Nickel 121 FOURTH STREET KOPF DONOVAN Wholesale and gh Grocers SANTA ROSA : CALIFORNIA High School Pins High School Hat Pins High School Spoons hn Hood Jo JEWELER Sign of the Big Clock THE PORCUPINE BELDEN HEHIR Harness. Saddles, Robes, Whips, Horse Blankets etc. 430 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. GEO. S. THURSTON DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, Hay, Grain and Feed Corner of Cherry and Mendocino Streets Richardson Business College DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES BUSSINESS COURSE - $40 STENOGRAPHY COURSE 40 TELEGRAPHY - - - - 50 All Scholarships Good for Life All the Text Books Free F. C. RICHARDSON - - - - President and Manager 521a FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL Miss Leddy’s red ink marks read something to this ef- fect :—Fail—failure—flunxi—suspendum. Call at the MISSES LAMBERT and see the new ideas in Fall Millinery A Full Line of Beautiful Dress Hats and Fancy Novelties New from the Ground Up Hotel Bernardi ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 35 SWEET’S SANTA ROSA BUSINESS COLLEGE STANDS AT THE HEAD OF THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGES WEST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS This is the School that Helps to Make Manly Business Men, and Competent, Intelligent, Well-Trained Office Help 193 | “aTiatesace a2 | 193 J, $. SWEET, A. M., President and Foander General Manager, Expert Accounta’ ae Principal of Business Department AGNES J. FUSCHIA, Vice President ANNIE BELLE GLENN Superintendent Office Work, Wholesale, Principal Se oe ze : Typewriting Commissio d Banking artmen' Second-Hand Goods Bought, Sold and Exchanged at GARDINER BROS. 711-713 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. Two hearts with but a single thought. Gum., Two mouths that work as one. Bent.—Aqua is an ingredient of milk shake. Loaded Shells Notice Price of SMOKELESS 55c per box Selby Ammunition BLACK POWDER 45c per box a. G. Mailer Hardware Co. THE PORCUPINE Everybody Reads Tre Press Democrat Daily Morning Edition De- livered by Carrier 30 Cents per Month EE DTA Telephone Main Printing and Bookbinding in all its Branches Sat nae OF eres. ate etiam en C. Nielsen Chas. Jurman A, Nielsen Santa Rosa Furniture Co. FURNITURE, IRON BEeps, Sipe Boarps, CARPETS, LINOLBUMS CHAIRS MATTINGS, MATTRESSES, ETC, 328-330 Fourth Street, Cor. of A C. SUN Ali Work Strictly First-Class Phone Black 4682 Expert Horseshoer and Carriagemaker Fifth Street, Santa Rosa W.S. HOSMER SON Schoo! Books Music Stationery CAMPi RESTAURANT 534 THIRD STREET Santa Rosa, Cal. Call and See ‘‘Little Pete’’ LEE BROS. CO. Express and Draying Will call at your residence and check your baggage to any point on California Northwestern. 3.09 0:2 No. Extra Charges for Checking The Fair Department Store MASONIC BUILDING Opposite Post Office Good Goods for the Least Money. We give Green Trading Stamps A. S. BARNES, Prop. . Department The iy air Store GOOD GOODS FOR THE LEAST MONEY Fourth St. library Block | Santa Rosa Jas. T. Butler Concert Violinist and Orchestra Leader Wil) furnish any size orchestra Of first-class musicians for any engagement Res, Phone Main 260 Santa Resa whoa Red s06e American Bakery High-Grade Cakes, Pies and Pastry P. MOORE, Prop. 208-210 Fourth Street COME AND SEE OUR NEW STORE READQUARTERS % fy LF You BUY See CLOTHING 1S Sill: fo My and BRAND Oriaton eC Gents’ Farnishing Goods MADE CLOTHES FROM US You'll Get the Latest and the Best KEEGAN BROS. F. BERKA Deales in all Kinds of Building Material | CHD! AS a hy ate Val 2g eek ee THE SANTA ROSA NATIONAL BANK United States Depositary CAPITAL $800,000. SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS $50,000 OFFICERS DIRECTORS . Brush, President J. H. Brush E. F, Woodward ‘, Craw. ford, Vice-President R. F. Crawford. J. H. Thompson . Brush, Cashier Fy - 3 B. Wingate ‘Acoiatant Cashier ¥. A. Brush D. P. Anderson . Grant, ‘Assistant Cashier John Strong . F. McMultin We Solicit Your Patronage ae Pe of Sweets” éraeer C. T. SHERMAN, Prop. CANDY AND ICE CREAM Always Special Rates to HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES AT THE EASTERN STUDIO When in Want of Flour Ask For ua, ROSE BRAND NEW MILL NEW MANAGEMENT SANTA ROSA FLOUR MILLS CO. ny Prien | UNION Gayl gon ss Heseom | TRUST-SAVINGS | sss su oon ee — : Deposits. Compounded en Saturday Evening | B AN K A tor Deposi ts 0 nly | Sermi-Annuaily FOURTH STREET AND HINTON AVENUE Telephone Red 1692 Harry K. Kagee THE TAILOR 436 SECOND STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL Haven Hawk Company Bucks, Stoves and Ranges Hardware, Crockery and Glassware 305-307 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. Have You Tried Jacobs’ Jar Taffies? Why not? Mildred, singing to—(Well ask her.) “T only know I love you—love muh and a Mutt is mine.” “Foul,” yelled Phares while playing foot-ball, “Now what’s the matter?” demanded Mr. Cuddyback. Phares.—“Oh I tried for the stomach and Olson blocked it with his head. — Residence Phone Main 126 Office Phone Main 29 DR. J. W. CLINE Office, Carithers Building Re sidence 447 B Street SANTA ROSA, CAL. ONE WHO FITS GLASSES LIFE SS Our Specialty Lawson-Rinner Optical Co. Modern Cold Storage Plant Noonan Meat Co. Wholesale Butchers Santa Rosa, Cal. NICKELODEON SANTA ROSA THEATRETTE 414 Fourth St. - Santa Rosa | 507 Fourth St. - Santa Rosa Columbia Amusement Co., Props. Showing the Latest Motion Pictures Pictures Change Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays ADMISSION - - - = . - - 5e Mo Sing Co. Manufacturers of Ladies’, Children’s and Infants’ Furnishings 440 FOURTH STREET - - SANTA ROSA, CAL, ‘WE LEAD THE WAY to better things in Groceries and to lower prices for life’s necessities, Our CHASE SANBORN High Grade Coffee Meets the demands of all classes. To See it is to like it To Drink it is to enjoy it To Speak of it is to praise it GAMBLE BROS. Chase Sanborn Grocers Sole Agency ©34 FIFTH STREET Phone 371 LL Miss Leddy, (Lat. 1.)—Translate Marco et Bruto sunt validi equi. Carrie St. Clair—Marcus and Brutus are strong horses. ee N. BACIGALUPI SON Groceries and Provisions 134 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa PHONE BLACK 4622 Contents ———— —— Class Picture - - - - Page 5 Prophecy of the Xmas Class ott 08 - - ote 2 Class History - . - - - ati The Presentation - - - - - + eao Class Will of Xmas, 08 = -- - - - oe Programme - - “ ‘ - | ' Class Roll - - - - - NPE ea | Breaking the Ice - - . - eee A Christmas Dinner at Blue Tent - - : eae To the Graduating Class - - - - Bo Horoscope - - - - - - = ee) The Wheels of Chance - - - - es Pee Athletics - - - - - - aS 19) Joshes - - - - - - - “40 Ads—Read Them Go Miss Frances L, O'Meara Ghis issue of “Ghe Porcupine” is affection- ately dedicated by the Christmas Class of 1908, of the the Santa Yosa High School «IONLy wenbury,, OVIOW SSseIp ‘ploy puv o[ding SIOJOD SSBID eyey us0uL _(saou0H WHAM) Qtoullm uyor LEWIS LAMBERT OCbhe Porcupine VOL. XIV. SANTA ROSA, CAL., DECEMBER, 1908 NO. 14 Prudent People Purchase Prickly Porcupines Prophecy of the Xmas Class of 08 The huge airship slowly descended and stopped, poised in the air, a few feet from where I stool. “Jump in quick, if you would see the future of the class of Xmas, ’08,” came a voice from above, as a little, bearded old man poked his head over the side of the airship. A small iron ladder was lowered, and I lost no time in getting into the car. The motor began its throbbing, the fans started, and the flying car whirred upward. “So you wish to see into the future?” said the little maa, who had seated himself beside me. “Very well you will soon learn all you wish.” We were far above the house-tops now, and still the car soared upward, up, up, up; the earth beneath was hardly visible; the clouds were far beneath us, and still we soared higher. My breath began to come short and quick, and it felt as if a huge weight were upon my chest, I gasped for breath, a blur passed over my eyes, and I fell back among the cushions. The dwarf placed his little red cap upon my head and muttered a few unintelligeable words. I found myself in a spacious hall in which the Socialists were holding a rousing political meeting. The hall was filled with a great crowd, attracted there by a speaker of great fame and ability. I struggled through the surging crowd to get near the platform. A burst of applause rang out through the hall and, as it died away, I heard a familiar 10 THE PORCUPINE voice that shook the very rafters: “Down with the trusts!” Edging a little closed, I recognized my old classmate Lewis Lambert, Socialistic candidate for Mayor of Graton. The next scene was a monstrous arena, crowded with excited fight-fans, eager for the coming pugilistic battle. Amidst a roar of cheers, the fighters arose from their cor- ners, and on important-looking man stepped to the center of the ring: “Gentlemen,” rose a loud, clear, voice, “the greatest pugilistic encounter of history is about to begin— the fight for the heavy-weight championship of the world; allow me to present the fighters.” From my seat at the ringside, I easily recognized my former class-mate Howard Hubbell, the greatest fight pro- moter of the age. The third scene was in the country. A little white school- house stood in a well-kept yard, surrounded by a few green trees. Within, the seats were will filled with a goodly num- ber of rising generation, and at the teacher’s desk sat Bessie McFarlane, an old classmate of mine. I was now back in the city again, standing before a large hall. A great crowd was struggling to get within the doors and hundreds of people were being turned away from the box-office. A huge sign near the door disclosed to me the cause of this intense enthusiasm. It read: “John Whitney Elmore, A. M., B. S., Ph. D., O. K., Z. Q., the world-famed chemist, exponent of the irredescent theory of liquids, and compounder of the vertiginous formula for sulphates, will lecture tonight upon the Megatherium Influence of Hydro- statics.” In the next vision I was taking my seat in a magnificent opera house, filled with a crowd of music-loving Americans, assembled to hear one of the greatest musicians of the day. Amid a great thunder of applause Nellie Lee struck the opening chords of a famous opera. The sixth scene was in the printing office of a thriving newspaper. The typewriters rattled, telegraph keys clicke d, THE PORCUPINE 11 and papers rustled. At a desk, littered with proofs and news- paper clippings, sat an old classmate, George Raymond Lins- ley, Editor of the Milpitas Morning Muck-Raker. In the seventh scene, I find myself in the beautiful village of Windsor. In front of the grocery store and Post-office, sit a row of men, their chairs tilted back against the wall, idly discussing politics or. country gossip. Dogs lie stretched out at full length upon the rickety porch, with their sleepy heads buried between their fore-legs. The cat- tle lie half-asleep in the fields. A solitary traveler, envel- oped in a cloud of dust, journeys along the tiresome road. Suddenly the sleepy stillness of the village is bioken. Out of the silence comes the alarming ring of the fire-bell. Dowa the main street the fire-engine clatters, its bell ringing and whistles sereaching, a cloud of black smoke rising from its shiney, nickeled smoke-stack. The department has reached the scene of the conflagration in the remarkable time oi seven minutes, from the moment of the alarm. The gallant fire-fighters are well-trained and within a few minutes the fire that threatened the destruction of a thriving village is extinguished. The fire-engine slowly returns and upon the seat, high above the wheels, I see Thorne Gale, Chief of the Windsor Fire Department, who has at least reached the am- bition of his life. The next, the eight scene, was—Alas! The clamoring of the fire-bells and the clattering of engine had been too much for my mystic dreams of the future, and my own was des- tined to remain in oblivion. THE PORCUPINE Class History John Elmore In a far dim age when black clouds and mists hung over the world, and the children of men saw little of either light or darkness, half a hundred savages gathered together to conquer a certain country called Knowledge. There was much discussion among them as to which road they should take to find it. Some thought it would be best to take an easy one and others said a rough way would be the quick- est. But as they were debating among themselves, a man of great age and wisdom came out of the forest and asked them who they were and what they were doing. So they told him that they had heard of a certain country called Knowledge and meant to conquer it, but they knew not which way to take to find it. At this the wise man smiled with a singular, though not unkind, expression and told them to follow him. “TI will take you as far as the top of those hills,” said he, pointing to a range of mountains in the west. “Farther than that I cannot go, but I will tell you about the country and show you the road that leads there.” So they chose him as their leader and started on their way. The road was rough at first, leading them through the hills of Ancient History where men of old had fought and wrought. It crossed battlefields where the bones of nations lay. It led through ruined cities, by pyramids and temples, still beautiful in their desolation; crossed rivers and seas, and mountains wheré once dwelt a mighty people. Some of the adventurers fell back here deeming the prize not worth the effort; but the greater part of them, with shouts and laughter and many a merry song, continued on the course they had chosen. THE PORCUPINE 18 As they walked, the wise man showed them many things about the trees and the beasts, and about the heavens and the earth, that they had never noticed. He told them how the stars shone, and the earth turned around; how the lightening fell and the storms raged. After a while they stopped in a little valley between the hills for a rest. Here the time passed quickly, and they were soon forced to take up their journey again. But when their leader called them together only about half responded. A few had gone with a man called Duty, who appeared ‘n the camp one morning and told them to follow him. Most of the others had gone to search for Pleasure, a garden, which a native of that country told them lay about a day’s journey to the south. As the remainder started on the second stage of their journey, they found a great mountain in the way, called Latin. At the foot of this mountain there was a broad road called Bluff, that seemed to lead around it. A man named Worklittle told the others that he was no such fool as to go over when he could go around and, in spite of the warnings of the leader, started along this road. But, alas! the road led nowhere. He wandered into a dark wood, tumbled over a hive of bees, and you know the rest. Those who faced the mountain bravely, found that the road though steep, was passable and the worst places were soon over. They begged the wise man now and then to show them the land of Knowledge or, at least, to describe it to them. But he always answered, “Presently, presently. From the top of the hill you will see it,” and took up again his discourse on the things about them. It could be a long story to tell of the deserts of Algebra and Geometry they traversed; of the battles they fought in the regions of Physics and Chemistry; of the sunny land of English VI, and the sterner one of English VII; but at last they came to the foot of a hill, the top of which was their goal. Many had been lost in their journey and if 14 THE PORCUPINE stragglers from other parties had not joined them, there would have been hardly any left. Only eight now followed the patient leader, and only three of these were of the origi- nal fifty. As they climbed this last high hill they looked back over the way they had come expecting to see plainly the mountains and the floods. But what was their surprise to find that the road lay smooth and straight, though it grew a little narrower in the distance. The deserts and the plains, the mountains and the valleys, that had troubled them so much had all mingled together to make one even road. While they were looking and wondering, the wise man spoke. “My children,” said he, “the country you started out to conquer is not a place with boundaries; it is a way of which no man has found the end. See,” he added as they reached the crest of the hill and gained a view beyond, “there is the way.” They looked and lo! the road they sought stretched on and on before them, growing ever broader and broader until it embraced all things and vanished in the infinite, THE PORCUPINE 16 The Presentation Thorn Gale For many years past, it has been the custom for all classes, upon graduating, to present the school with some form of a gift which would not only keep the members of the class in the memory of those then in the school and those who were yet to come, but would also be the means of beautifying the study hall or the outside hall and promoting the zeal and ambition of the students. That these ends may still be accomplished, and that we may express our gratitude and appreciation, we wish to leave behind us a token of perma- nent value to the school. We present our school with a gift representative of one of the very greatest Americans, one that should be held as the highest ideal by every Young American. This gift rep- resents one who embodies the very highest type of American citizenship, and whenever the students of this school look upon it, may they always regard it as a reminder of one who planted his standard upon the battlements of integri- ty and courage. In the midst of struggle, trial, hardship, and sorrow, which ran throughout his entire life, his high- est and uppermost thoughts were those of serving his coun- try and his fellow man to the best of his truly wonderful ability, and for both he cherished the greatest love. He was also a lover of children and animals. By reason of the in- cessant toil to which he was subjected, the lines of care were deeply written upon his noble countenance. But beneath them, he always carried a courageous heart, because he never failed to do what he earnestly believed to be his duty. His noble thoughts were always directed toward the com- fort and happiness of his fellow man rather than toward himself. THE PORCUPINE Beginning life as a poor, back-woods, frontier boy, he rose from the humble position of a farm laborer and fence- rail splitter to the highest station of life. Thus he was one of the great Americans to demonstrate the great principle of democracy, and what the truest Anglo-Saxon spirit real- ly is. Like many of his famous countrymen before him, he shows us as President Roosevelt stated recently at the dedi- cation of the statue of General Philip H. Sheridan, who was of Irish parentage, that Americanism is not a matter of place or condition of birth, creed or descent, but the great princi- ple that all men are created free and equal. This is a cast of one who was kind, generous, patriotic, resolute and upright. His sympathies were as broad as the great land which he loved, in which he lived and in which he died, and his rugged integrity and strength of purpose were as fixed as the eternal principles of right. Such are a few of the great and noble characteristics to be drawn from the life of—Abraham Lincoln. THE PORCUPINE 17 Class Will of Xmas, 08 (By the Girls of the Class.) We, the Xmas ’o8 class, of Santa Rosa High School, be- ing of a sound mind, acting under no undue influence, desire to make our last will and testament. After having spent al! these years of grind and toil inside these dungeon walls, having successfully obtained our release, yet knowing our days to be numbered, we do hereby bequeath all we possess to the ones most deserving. ; I. To the Faculty, who have patiently guided us through these four, long years, we desire to extend our unfeigned gratitude and our appreciation of all they have done for us. II. To the pupils in the back section of the Study Hall, we leave a supply of ear-trumpets and to Mr. Searcy, a mega- phone in order that he may be heard by all. III. We leave to the school a book containing the fav- orite expressions of the day, such as: “That ul du—claas ;” “Excuse the slang expression,” “Yaas well—so far Susel,” “Now class,” “So much for today, then ;” “If so, why? If not, why not?” “What did I assign for the lesson today ;” “Have you your paper for today, John?” “They will meet in infini- Gy IV. We leave to the faculty and to the school in general a goodly supply of tanglefoot flypaper, to be distributed throughout the building. V. We hasten our departure so that we, at least, may be able to be graduated before June, ’09. We, the girls of this class, advise the girls of June, ’09, who have not already completed their graduating dresses, to take pattern from ours. Our personal property we bequeath as follows: I, Lewis Lambert, president of this distinguished class, hereby bequeath my executive ability to Ed Bent. Having 18 THE PORCUPINE won great renown as a sprinter, I bequeath my unusual locomotive power to Paul Cochrane; my class pin I hereby will to Sylvia King and my medals to be drawn by lot by the “irresistibles.” I leave my curly hair and dancing brown eyes to Allen Lane. On Frank Green I bestow my extra years, and on French Phares my spare inches, along with my track suit. My failing for “stag” parties I bequeath to Nat Mallory. I, Raymond Linsley, wishing to bestow my pet name, Pig, upon the one whom it most fits, leave it to Ed Bent. I en- trust my precious “Stone” to Tom Proctor for safe keeping. My popularity with the girls I leave to Ross Chase. My, good looks and winning ways, I bequeath to Galen I.ce and my enchanting brown eyes, to Elinor Lobdell and my weakness for brilliant socks, I leave to Wesley Mathers. I, Nell Lee, before departing forever from this hall of learning, do give and bequeath my art of bluffing to Lilian Rosenberg. To the freshmen girls, who are so enthusias- tic over the “barn dance,” I leave the basement piano on which they may play “Reuben, Reuben” to their hearts’ con- tent. My desk in the study hall opposite seat IV, in section II, row II, to Elsie Rickard; and to Will Rogers, I bequeath all my old hair ribbons, with which to tie his stray curls. My ability as a professional “sneezer,” I hand down to Beu- lah Miller. I, Howard Hubbell, realizing that my time has come, de- sire to have my position as Athletic edition of the “Porcu pine” bestowed upon Clarence Grove. The little black- board near the front entrance of the studyhall I leave to the one who most desires to write notices thereon. My squeaky high-top boots, I leave to Arthur Voss, knowing he will en- joy walking up and down the Study Hall in them. My orange and black-striped necktie I leave to Shirley Abeel. My extra “weeds” and my old tobacco sacks I bequeath to Dio Gid- ding. My abundant supply of handkerchiefs I leave to Erba Peugh, and to Cecil Olson my “specs.” To Berna Steeie THE PORCUPINE 19 I bequeath my roaming habit as well as my good nature. I, Bess McFarlane, do hereby will and bequeath the blue eyes left to me by a June, ’08, graduate along with my habit of flirting, to “Cupid” Weeks. The wads of gum, to be found under the lid of my desk, I bestow upon Wilfred Luce to give him occupation during study periods. My propen- sity to laugh in the Study Hall I leave to Mary Sheppard and my graceful amble I bestow upon Irene Warboys. To Esther Scott I leave my angelic expression and my little “fussed-blush,” and to Will Hyde, my coquettish dimple. I, Comfort Haven, do leave my quiet, obedient ways to Elmer Stump and Preston Shearer, my peaches and cream complexion to Perry Lytton, and to Russell Snyder, I be- queath a volume entitled, “How to Become Popular.” To Leo Noonan I leave this advice—not to endanger his health with over study, but to take more outdoor exercise. I be- stow upon Minka Bloom my superfluous wit, together with my reputation as a jolly, good fellow; my habit of falling asleep in recitation I leave to Mina Patton, and my literary ability manifested on the “Porcupine” staff, to Ada Cline. I, John Elmore, being about to pass from these walls, do hereby bequeath my boisterous ways to Jean Ross; my brown eyes, which I have used to advantage, I leave to Lin- da Tomasi to be further utilized in the same manner. My ability as a “queener,” accompanied with a book entitled, “How to win the Fair Sex,” I leave to Jack Sibbald. My class-pin, I leave to Bernice Knight and to Louise Gunn my winning smile. I, Thorne Gale, with the desire to benefit humanity in general, leave my well supplied vocabulary of long words together with my pocket dictionary to Corine Goodfellow, hoping that she may handle them in the future as well as I have in the past. My ability as an orator is to be divided equally between Mildred Peterson and Serena Maddux, hop- ing with this added to their powers, they will be able to win the next debate in which they take part. My beloved fire 20 THE PORCUPINE badge, and my best regards, I leave to Hazel Marble, trust- badge, and my best regards, I leave to Hazel marble, trust- ing that she will treasure both when I have departed. Hav- ing been greatly aided in getting to school on time, by the swift gait kindly left to me by a June, ’o8, graduate, I hand it on down to Margie Jones, and my extra credits to Berth- leen Caldwell. To the ones not already mentioned, we leave the rema‘n- der of our Manila pads and stray pencils, and a stick of prize candy to be called for at the library, where they will be delivered in person by our President. We desire, that this, our last will and testament be exe- cuted with promptness and exactness, therefore we appoint, the Faculty to see that each detail be carried out. In witness whereof, we set our hand and seal this eigh teenth day of December, nineteen hundred and eight. Xmas Class of ’o8. Witness :—The Spirit of Santa Rosa High School. wy THE PORCUPINE 21 Programme Overture, ponemian Girl’; Anccca dase ravens sisi Orchestra March SCalrot tien WW tiGiret.icius soo oat aver terete tives « Orchestra WN VOCATIONS mew ae weaha iain tin tbeieier oleae ethae Rev. Peter Colvin Introductory Address..... Class President, Lewis Lambert LASS EVI is patente fe coe aite wih aahe oes Miss Bess McFarlane Written by the Misses Bess McFarlane and Nellie Lee CIASSMBLODHECY ums eae swics Oo eee eine sete Comfort Haven PEESODCAUION) as cielie shes o.raa)s ccuserusons seas 9 hetei zie Thorne Gale Selection; 7Vandetsloot’s Bomb’... hss sagt s Orchestra Address, “The Opportunities of Youth”..Mr. Clarence Lea Selections School Waysy A itcc. aire cee dette aes Orchestra Last Words...City Supt. of Schools, Mr. J. E. Williamson Class Roll Lewis S. Lambert Bess McFaRlane Comfort Haven Raymond LinSley NellIle Lee Howard g Hubbell John Elmore Thorne 8 Gale 22 THE PORCUPINE Breaking the Ice You understand, don’t you? I am almost sure you do, for I think everybody has had some similar experience. If you haven’t had, you won’t understand how I felt about it, but so sure am I that you must have had something of a similar experience, that I shall tell you mine. Oh, but he was a keen fellow! Don’t you know, I’ll tell you all about it. I saw him first just as he came into the Study Hall. It was one Monday morning, two weeks before Christmas. I had arrived early to study and therefore I was watching everybody that came in. About ten minutes to nine, he came, and the prin- cipal showed him his seat. Oh, he was so handsome, tall, and had such pretty hair—I could simply—well. His seat was near me—only two seats back and in the next row. You see, my corner always was filled with girls and boys whom I didn’t like very well. There was not one classy boy in the lot, and I certainly was glad when I saw him seated in my corner. Now, there was at least one decent boy near me. I thought, and I planned all sorts of future fun. But I had an awful hard time to get acquainted with him. He was not the least bit bashful, but I suppose, since he was a Stranger to everyone, that he felt lonesome and un- communicative. I wanted to get acquainted awfully bad, and tried my hardest, but all in vain. I used to look around at him often, but he would always be studying. I was in his Algebra class, and he certainly was bright. I saw him talking to two boys one recess, and I just sat and watched him ; he was so nice to look at. Well, I watched him and tried to attract his attention for two days, and if my attentions were not noticed, I had the satisfaction of knowing that no other girl had become ac- quainted with him. On the third day, I became disgusted THE PORCUPINE 23 and didn’t care if he never spoke to me. He was so nice, good-looking and beyond everyone else that I gave up all hopes of ever being his friend. But on Thursday, he and I were alone in our corner in the first period. I turned around to look at him. He was looking at me, and whispered, “Got an extra pencil?” Now! at last he had spoken, but it is my luck, you know, to carry a fountain pen, for I lose every pencil I get, so I was obliged to shake my head. Just to think that an opportunity had slipped by, when just a pencil might have brought about a conversation at recess or some other time. Well, I re- solved to get a pencil as soon as possible, so if he needed one again, I would have it. So I swiped one from Henry Line- baugh (who sits in front of me,) but found that it was brok- en. At the second period, my friend-to-be and I were still in the Study Hall. I thought that I would try now, so I whispered back and asked him for a knife with which to sharpen my pencil. He felt in his pocket and shook his head, and I was stung again. Now, what do you think of that? Two attempts that might have led to friendship, but were failures on account of the lack of a pencil and knife. Nothing in the way of acquaintance happened that day. Friday morning came and the first thing the principal passed little slips of paper to everyone. He then told us that since that day was the last school day before the Christmas holidays, the students could have a little present giving among themselves. Each one was to write his name on the piece of paper and to pass them forward. They would be collected and all the girls names would be put into one box and all the boys’ names into another box. After that the boxes would be shaken, and the girls were to pick a name from the boys’ box, and the boys were to pick from the girls’. Well, we all wrote down our names, passed them in and they were sorted and placed in the two boxes. While this was being done, the principal infromed us that we were to spend five cents for a present for the person whose name 24 THE PORCUPINE we drew, and to bring the present at noon. Then the boxes were passed and we all drew. Now, whose name do you think I drew? Well, this wouldn’t be a story if I hadn’t drawn whom you think I did. Sure enough, I opened the little slip of paper and there was “Kenneth Armstrong.” Of all luck! I could have framed that little paper; I treasured it so. I wondered what I could get for him. Of course, the whoie affair of giving was a joke, as nothing of any value could he bought for five cents. One girl drew the name of a boy she had jilted and I heard her say she was coing to get some candy with cheyenne pepper inside for him. I also heard a boy say he was going to get a doll for the girl whose name he drew. Finally, I thought I would get him a knife, since he didn’t have one, I knew where I could get one for five cents, they came in little prize packages. So I bought a package and got the knife. At noon, we all wrapped up our presents and addressed them. Then they were collected and passed out to the owners. My present came in a long, narrow box; I could not imagine who could be the one who had sent it to me. I opened it carefully and found—a nice red pencil. How’s that? School was dismissed immediately and I glanced around to see how Kennett took everything. He was looking down at me. We both smiled and then he walked down to my desk. Gee, at last it was about to happen! When he was at the side of my desk, he sat down across the aisle, and began: “Quite a compliment, if you meant that I was as sharp as this knife.” “And do you really think I am as dull as this pencil?” I asked. “Well, you know that knives can sharpen pencils, don’t you?” he returned. And so this is how we became acquainted. THE PORCUPINE 26 A Christmas Dinner at Blue Tent “We certainly had a glorious time,” said Margy as she drew off her gloves after coming home from an afternoon spent with some of her girl friends. We had soup at Nan’s and salad at Frances,—” “What’s all this?” interrupted Uncle Ben, peering over the top of his newspaper. Uncle Ben was a Western mine owner, and Margy had seen him for the first time when he came to visit his sister, Margy’s mother, in Connecticut. “Why its a progressive dinner. We had six courses, and we served each course at a different house. Its lots of fun.” “So you call it a progressive dinner, do you?” said Uncle Ben. “I never knew it was called that though I had a din- ner something like it when I was in Blue Tent mining camp in the Sierras. But I can’t say that I ever considered it a particularly enjoyable affair,” and he chuckled at the recol- lection. “Oh, tell us about it,’ cried the children. Uncle Ben laid down his paper and smiled good humoredly, then. be- gan the story of the progressive dinner at Blue Tent. “The spring after I went West I wrote home and told mother about the awful time we boys had, doing our own cooking. I said I wished I’d learned how to cook plain food when I had some one to teach me at home. The next mail from the East brought a cookbook from mother, with many of the common dishes marked. There was joy in camp at its arrival, and in the evenings, when reading matter gave out, the boys got the cookbook, and took turns reading the re- cipes and passing judgment on them. “Often some one would recognize a recip e that his mother or sister had used back home, when it would always lead to a discussion of the good things we used to get to eat. And then one evening we got to talking of the old Christmas din- ners. THE PORCUPINE “Why don’t we have a Christmas dinner out here?” asked Jumper. ““Oh, yes, Jack-rabit stew. I’m tired of ringing the change on Jack-rabbit stew, Jack-rabbit fry, and Jack-rabbit soup. ““Yep, that’s it. For breakfast you have the left hind wing of a Jack-rabbit, for dinner the right hind wing, for supper the left fore wing. T he right fore wing and the ribs go to the coyotes, and next day you shoot another rabbit and go through the same performance.’ “Everybody groaned. ““No, sir, we don’t want no cotton tails for Christmas, but I'll tell you the trick, boys. Each of you pick out one dish in the cook book and we'll have something to suit everyone. But don’t you let on to no one what you’re going to have, except to tell the feller that’s going to be cook. You'll have to appoint some one to that post of responsibility.’ “The upshot of it all was, they made me cook, and I was to send down to Sacramento, sixty miles away, for all the necessary supplies. “Well, sir, you never saw such a combination of dishes. Fritz wanted noodle soup, Jim had his heart set on a rice pudding, and others demanded pound cake, cornfritters and such impossible creations. “I made out a list, and sent Bill off to Sacramento about the first of December. Then I got to work, and studied those recipes until I could recite them, standing on my head, with my eyes shut. “Christmas fell on Thursday, and we expected Bill the week before, but he didn’t put in an appearance. Monday night we were gathered in the cabin, wondering what could have become of him, when we heard a shout, and every one rushed to the door to greet Bill. He solemnly deposited a package of raisins and a bottle of sour wine on THE PORCUPINE 27 the table. Then he turned to the crowd, who were bom- barding him with questions. ““Had a good trip down,’ he said, ‘and deposited that bag of dust you gave me. Then I took in the sights, packed the stuff, and started back in plenty of time to get to Blue Tent last Friday. I got along all right, except that the snow was deep and hindered fast traveling, till we got up to the trail above the canyon. You know the place.’ “We did know the place. The trail was cut into the side of the mountain, and below it stretched a steep precipice, to the bed of Blue Creek. In the spring we often worked along here, and washed out many small nuggets. ““Well, I struck that point Wednesday, and was ambling along on Dan, leading the pack mule, when I heard a roar and looking up the mountain I saw the trees bending and swaying and knew there was a snow slide. I jumped off and gave Dan and the mule a cut with my whip. They plunged heavily, but in less than a minute the snow was on top of us, and I didn’t know nothin’ more till I found myself fight- ing for breath. I finally broke through and after I’d shaken the snow from my eyes I looked for my animals.’ ““T dug around quite a spell, but couldn’t find either of “em. However, I did find in my skirmishing a side of bacon, most of which I’ve et, and these raisins and the bottle of wine. So I knew the pack must have broke, or they wouldn’t ’a been scatte red this way. But I couldn’t hunt over the whole canyon for the rest of the truck, so I lit out, and I had a pretty tough time, hoofin’ it in.’ “Next day the boys went out and shot some Jack-rabbits ‘and we made mince pies with the meats, the raisins and three or four apples, we found in camp. The only thing we had in the way of spice was Jamaica ginger, and we put in a liberal dose of that. It made a queer tasting mess, but we called it mince meat anyhow. “On Christmas the dinner consisted of Jack-rabbit stew and mince pie, and after this regal repast the boys amused THE PORCUPINE 28 themselves by telling each other what they were going to. have had, if it hadn’t been for the slide. “Next spring, while we were hunting nuggets along Blue Creek, we found the second course of our Christmas dinner—a dozzen eggs—so we made Fritz’s noodle soup and a cake. It was the middle of March before we found the rice for Jim’s pudding and so we progressed along until we had found nearly everything Bill had lost and completed our “Christmas” dinner in April, with dried apple dump- lings. We never did find all of the things, and there were some who had to go without their favorite dishes. “That was the only progressive dinner I ever attended. They may have them in the West, for they’re rather a pro- gressive set, out there. But when I sit down at the table I prefer to finish my meal at the same place.” THE PORCUPINE 29 ‘“Obe Porcupine” Issued every school month in the interest of the Santa Rosa High School SUBSCRIPTION RHO Ont e tere eee a ee re oe eee oe aes 75 Cents Pialivey Gov toot eerie 0 ey on SO orn eek bos pee) Sena 50 Cents BSP IO COMICRE ae ea eee a ae ee oa eee ee a oe 10 Cents (08 Subscription must be paid in ADVANCE EDITORIAL STAFF Taterary: Weaitons 8 Ac eee ee ee HELEN JOHNSON Managing Foditor: 2 28 2c ee oe Sh LEWIS LAMBERT stag Tero P VIO E ROARED cs oene ain bette sintnntgetin COMFORT HAVEN LAWRENCE MOORE Wixchangess: 5. 2-22. sv oe aes ee IRENE WARBOYS Athletics “Boys 22 2... 2 he ee ae HOWARD HUBBEL Athiotics Giutls tere ee oe een ae ALMA CROMWELL SLA ATHISS pete oat ee foo od noe be ee Sea fas ELL ms Fics] eg Oe 11s) cpa eee ape et pee Reker Eee SC GRACE DUBOIS f MILDRED. CETERSON ; ED E Assistants__----------------------------- GERTRUDE CNOPIUS TOM PROCTOR Entered in the Postoflice at Santa Rosa, Cal., as second class mail matter All personals, stories, literary articles and items of interest to this paper should be sent to ‘The Porcupine, Santa Rosa, California. To the Graduating Class Tonight six boys and two girls are closing a twelve-year contract. During four years they were in the primary de- partment, then four years in the grammar department, and during the last four years they have been in the high school. ‘The time, no doubt, has seemed long to them, and possibly to their teachers at times. The end was so far distant that dis- couragement came often, and it came so severely that their class-mates, six to one, fell out by the way. The smallness 30 THE PORCUPINE of their number merits for them the greater praise. They have been getting ready for the great life-contract. It is well that they have not been in a hurry. Power and ability cannot be developed without continued effort; effort well- aimed and kept up for a long while. It took one hundred and fifty years to build St. Peter’s at Rome, a magnificent monument to the heroes of the Christian faith. No man is qualified to become president of the United States who is not thirty-five years old. Most of our presidents have passed fifty. To endure the strain incident to an active and worthy life one must have a character well-developed and tested by a serious experience of several years. The rich man’s son often fails until he has spent a fortune trying to find himself and to determine his ability. How much better to have trained him while a youth. A large per cent of the leading men of our nation have received a liberal education; John Adams and John Quincy Adams at Harvard, Jefferson at William and Mary, Web- ster at Dartmouth, Calhoun at Yale, Blaine at Washington, Roosevelt at Harvard, and William H. Taft at Yale. We are not disconcerted by a reference to some notable excep- tions such as Abraham Lincoln, who by the way was an educated man, though he did not receive his education in college halls. Such men come at long intervals to a nation, aye, even to the world. It pays to have power to do, a power free to all who in- vite it. These eight young people (I am sorry to be un- able to say anything of the other forty-eight) have learned to study, they understand some of the problems in nature and in society, and can apply scientific principles to the solution of whatever difficulties appear. They are pre- pared to do something for the welfare and happiness of mankind. Society has paid its debt to them, and rightfully expects them in turn to perform their part in the great life- contract. Ten years hence we shall expect them to be occupied in some useful work in which their best powers THE PORCUPINE 32 will be utilized, where they will be industrious, comfort- able and happy, dispensing a greater influence, enjoying a larger life, and growing the stronger and sweeter because of their association and training in the public schools of Santa Rosa. Wa FB WILLIAMSON. aN With this issue the present editor retires from the Edi- torial Sanctum and gives her official authority into the pos- session of another. It has been a great pleasure to preside over the editorial department, but not an unalloyed pleasure. What with correcting manuscripts and after- wards correcting the printer’s proof, and then, alas! to see the same old mistakes, or worse blunders, appear in the printers completed copy of the paper, the composure of the editor is apt to be ruffled, with her hopes of a faultless paper shattered. But these disappointments are swept aside and forgotten by the remembrance of the generous assistance given by the members of the staff and other contributors. All of these she wishes to thank in this valedictory. To the scholars, in general, she would say: make the Porcupine worthy of this school, contribute to its columns what is best in your thoughts, so that its influence and worth, as a school organ may grow more pronounced year by year. Pe jeu anor seid Oo JOUPH 9 OL eyenpels OL MOPRM AIO ® eq 0} pee e232 OF 1ojOUL oid }y2y B Oq OL aoyd -osoryyd 8 oq OF A1Q-1TOM ey} JO 10}1pe Zujyjtods eq OF ioysBor ynuvod wBe}s B UNI OL uorquiy ©1ND SIS ivSp syL juUeBMyH ‘Mh suyy}ou 3 ‘ � Vijeao BSUIALIOM be Bulzeeug}] us}jo1 zuByH Suyiodsiy MM SIS ysnel 10H 9eT SION wun) iPFA 99D Bulls3i1p ea | otras puctesoyy ejssog eull} uO ‘ospeq jou ‘MY] 4ysnf jooyos uosi9}1%q 1G quourz1edep aeyH uI0OyL 0} «Burlap ey STH uojsseldxq | carsuyry puowA EY SpI0OM sno} -suoul 3uIsp i peylusiq qye JOH | Zurese sunig s]00g qny uys 3eyL|leqqny premoH sno[pn ; @dJOA sneloull gy IPNYS aepunys Wi sry suneanino snuueyor ye293y STH e1ow[m uyor AssBip Sujusvene Inq 7eU} e[qnoi} oi Oo pry ey} wy] OFF Su30p song Txejdwop}] uUueAB_T WoyuUIOH 3Bl queyioduy ey) Surmeyo yeu) 2.UTW surnsiy Ay10ug qU319H yANqUIeT Ss[Mo'T uoisseudxg eunjeo4 : A e}IUOABY q9°H oe Burweepey iS] ] Se }SNF QO, JO SSe[D SeUIX eouruvoddy Buriey owen THE PORCUPINE 33 The Wheels of Chance (Continued from the November Issue.) i: When Ashley awoke late the next morning, the sun shone brightly, through the parted black curtains, upon a room such as few men have the good fortune to call their own. A massive reading table stood by the broad, front windows ; large, inviting chairs were placed about in neat carelessness ; pictures of college scenes, groups of animals, and scenes of the chase—all in bright, colored frames stood out upon the rich black walls. Ashley rubbed his eyes, gazed about him, and rang for the servant. His call was immediatelly answered by the colored man servant to whom Ashley signified, necessarily without talking, his desire to breakfast. He arose and care- fully attired himself in the morning suit of tweeds, laid out for him, and a few minutes later was eating his breakfast of egg, roll and coffee, idly gazing out upon the green shrub- ery and bright flowers in the court below, or glancing over the morning papers which lay before him. At ten o’clock he decended to the stable yard below, where he selected a riding horse—a fine, big chestnut and galloped off toward the park. He returned about noon; changed from his riding clothes, lunched, and, then calling one of the motorcars, spent the afternoon down town. Up- on his return at five o’clock Ashley found his evening clothes laid out for them by the attentive servant. On the table were a number of late novels and magazines, so he spent the time before dinner, readinng. The dining-room was long and narrow, a row of windows facing upon the street, Upon the black walls hung paintings and pictures of many types; here a lion stretched out upon the canvas, and there a group of Indian warriors gazed with hostile mien down upon the diners ; old English hunting scenes shone forth in red-colored frames, and here 34 THE PORCUPINE and there the work of an old master hung against the dark walls. Around the long table sat sixteen young men each attired like his neighbor in evening clothes. But not a word broke the silence of the long, black room. And so Ashley’s life continued the next day and the day fol- lowing and the day following that, and he was content. He arose at whatever time he wished, breakfasted in his room, spent the mornings motoring or horseback riding, the after- noons reading or loitering about town, and the evenings at the theatres or clubs. On Friday evening immediately after dinner everyone went upstairs to a large square room on the third floor. This room was even blacker than any of the others; its black walls were bare of pictures, and the only article of furniture was a large black, walnut table in the center of the roo.m At nine o’clock all the men of the black house were assembled in this room and as the clock struck, a black hand thrust out a bunch of black slips of paper through a slit in the curtains at the south end of the room. Each of the men drew a slip of paper a nd laid it upon the table before him. The one holding the shortest slip re- mained in the room, and was never seen again; the rest silently filed out to their rooms. Hi. A month had passed, and every Friday night when the slips were drawn one of their number had remained and vanished completely from all knowledge of the others, while new members came to fill the vacancies. It was Fri- day again. The young men filed into the long, black room on the third floor, and waited. The clock struck and from the parted black curtains a handful of paper slips was thrust Each in his turn drew a slip and placed it upon the table before him. The whole action took only a few seconds, but it was a breathless few seconds. Each one glanced at the other’s slip and then at his own, and when he saw another slip shorter than his own, quietly withdrew. Ashley re- mained, he had drawn the shortest slip. (To be Continued in the January Issue) THE PORCUPINE 35 Athletics The boys have begun the season well this year by winning the first two games by a large margin. It looks as if Cap- tain Lee was going to t urn out as good a team as we ha‘ last year. G. Lee and Mcdaniels are the veterans of the team and are doing good work. The new men are Chase, Miller, and Wilson and they certainly play the game well for men of their limited experience. On November 13th, they played their first game with Lowell High, and defeated them by a score of 24 to 8; G. Lee was the star of the game as usual. He made 12 points, Mcdaniels 3, Miller 4, Chase 4 and Wilson 1. A week later, we defeated the Healdsburg boys by a score of 26 to 8. The game was played at Healdsburg, and was very one-sided, Healdsburg being handicaped by the absence of Stein. November 26th, we lined up against Wilmerding High of San Francisco, at Bower’s Hall. We were defeated by a Tailoring a Specialty Hodgson-Henderson Co. 517 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA BE THE PORCUPINE score of 23 to 24. At the end of the first half the score stood 19 to 8 in Wilmerding’s favor. During the second half. our boys managed to make sixteen points to their seven by splendid playing. We were greatly handicaped by the ab- sence of Mcdaniels. The line-up for t he first two games was: Wilson and Mcdaniels, guards; Lee, center; Miller and Chase, goalers. In the Wilmerding game Mermann substituted for Mcdan- iells. Football Our big game was called at ten o’clock on Thanksgiving day at Recreation Park, The grounds were very muddy, and the game ended in a score of 0 to 0. Our boys held the Alumni in great shape, considering that the Alumni out- weighed them, fifteen pounds to the man. The Alumni had a chance to score twice, but failed to make it. Their place kicks were failures. The High School came nearly scoring once, but a fumble spoiled the play. For the High School, Green, Stump, Abeel, and Cochrane made the star plays. Green’s punting was splendid and netted us many yards in tight places. Stump made 25 yards on a fake buck during the second half; Abeel caught a for- pass during the same half, which gave us fifteen yards. He caught the ball in fine shape considering the muddy field. Cochrane caught a punt once, which gave us 50 yards. He had to leap into the air after a hard run but managed to reach the ball safely. The stars of the alumni were Boony, Smith and Scarlet. These did most of the bucking and substantial gains re- sulted each time. We missed Leo. Noonan in his place at half-back. Leo. always made great gains by his end-runs, and clever dodg- ing. Twenty-minute halves were played. THE PORCUPINE 87 The line-up—Abeel, Olsen, Webb, Clark, Snyder, Phar- ris and Shearer or Cochrane, Patton, Green, Hyde, Stump We have also played four practice games with the Busi- ness College with the following scores: October 22, Santa Rosa High School 17; Business College 0. October 29, Santa Rosa High School 12; Business College, c November 11, Santa Rosa High School 0; Business College 0 November 18, Santa Rosa High School 10; Business Col., 0 Girls’ Basket Ball The following ditty, submitted by one of the team, serves better to express the feelings of the captain, than any feeble, foolish words from the pen of the athletic editor. Read it over. We hope it will have the desired effect. “Where are the girls of the Santa Rosa High? I wonder and search, but I can’t see why More don’t come to practice in the hall, (Continued on Page 39) Are the Best For Sale At The Writey B. Allen Company MASONIC TEMPLE THE PORCUPINE WE Appreciate Your Patronage St. Rose Drug Store Eng. 11.) Miss O’Meara—Why was it more important for Hector to fight for his country rather than for his fami- ly? Esther S.—Why the country was the largest, wasn’t it? The latest theory on steam, known as the Hansnixian theory, is that “steam is cold water crazy with the heat.” TEMPLE SMITH STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS OFFERED TO —— ee STUDENTS DESIRING ENGRAVED CARDS 61 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Teacher—‘What is the equator? Pupil—‘It is a menagerie lion running through the cen- ter of Africa. Overheard at a “hen party.” First Girl—There’s one thing good about Howard Brush. Second Girl—What’s that? First Girl—He has such good staying qualities, doncher know. Latest College Styles in Shoes R.C. Moodey Son THE PORCUPINE 39 Is it because you’re afraid you'll fall? Watch Nellie and Margaret tumble round, It don’t hurt them when they touch the ground. Maybe you're afraid you can’t make first team, Of course you can’t while you sit and dream; Be wide awake like Lu, Lillie and Ruth, Watch the classy team work, and tell the truth, That the girls’ basket-ball team play well, And don’t play all in a pell-mell. Be at the hall every night like “Min” and Irene, We don’t care a cent if you are kind o’ green; For Perrier will coach those who ain’t too sassy, And show you the way to become real “classy.” The captain has tried with all her might To get you to practice from four till night, So if the girls lose in the A. A. L. Don’t go to Minnie Cooper and give her—well, Don’t blame Minnie!” Maybe the poem explains the result of a game with Healdsburg, played in that town; 33 to 9 the score stood at the finish. Well, cheer up, girls. Healdsburg may be made to forget a little of her joy when she meets S. R. H. S. in her own field. Petaluma girls wandered down this way on the evening of the 27th of November and after a most exciting game carried off the honors by a score of 11 to 13. Minnie Cooper and Ruth Summer did some especially commendable work. TRY THE NEW PERFUME “College Queen” FOR SALE ONLY AT HAHMAN DRUG CO. Call and Get a Free Sample THE PORCUPINE Joshes—Don’t try them if you are English. Why is Thorne G. like the back of a clock? Because he’s always behind time. Why are Jean’s recitations like the middle of an hour glass? Because they’re waste of time. Why does Minnie Cooper “Chase” around? Give that up, too? Why, because Ross C. might “coop her,” The graduating class gave a “stag” party. Nell and Bess acted as chaperones. We wonder if chaperones are sup- posed to Act the way they did. The Voice of THE VICTOR The World’s Best Entertainer ATHLETIC SUPPLIES at the SHIRLEY BURRIS, Mgr SANTA ROSA CYCLE CO. THE PORCUPINE 41 What if the “Pied Piper of Hamlin,” came to the city of Roses? Why—AIl at once there’d be a grumbling, For out of their hair the rats ’ud come tumbling Great rats, small rats, lean rats, brawny rats, Brown rats, black rats, peroxide rats tawny rats— Goodness gracious Mabel wouldn’t us girls be “fussed.” Ruth H. (Hist. VII.)—England and America did not have so much enmity between them after 1780 did they? Mr. Pierrier—Oh, it was keen! (We are glad to see that Mr. Perrier can avail himself of some new expressions to take the place of those dis- carded after last month’s “Porc.”) To Our Little Royal Here lies the bones of poor little Royal Ne’er shall we see him more; The stuff he drank for castor oil Was H-2 S. O. 4! M. F. NOACK Jeweler [es 535 Fourth Street SANTA ROSA, CAL. 42 THE PORCUPINE TEXT BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES C. A. Wright Co. Leading Booksellers and Stationers 615-617 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA Miss Wirt—Give the principal parts of schicken, (to send.) Eloise E—Schicken, hen, rooster, pullet. Doc and Stump serenading Miss W.—“Gee, but ain’t this a lonesome town, nothing to do but hang around !”—- Where? Prescription Druggist Phone Main 3 LUTTRELL’S DRUG STORE Biggest Store Best Stock Lowest Prices 527 FOURTH STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL. Miss Wythe—Give me an example of a space containing only vacuum. Tom P. (who is on the Josh staff.) —Why-er the Josh box generally. Sporting Goods California Oyster Bicycles Automobiles Market and Grill Leading Restaurant Fourth S � bet. A and vioents Ross, cat | Sehelling’s Caery THE PORCUPINE 43 Residence Phone 232 Y Office Phone232R F.O. PRYOR, M. D. OFFICE: Union Trust Bank Building Residence: 570 Mendocino Ave. SANTA ROSA, CAL. Office Phone, 243R Residence Phone, 243 Y DR. G. W. MALLORY Exchange Bank Building SANTA ROSA . . : . CALIFORNIA FRESH OYSTERS The Boston Restaurant W. A. FORD, Prop. MEALS AT ALL HOURS - OPEN DAY AND NIGHT 409 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. OUR POISON OAK REMEDY GUARANTEED Price 25 and so cents BELDEN UPP Prescription Druggists 443FOTRTH STREET - - - = SANTARGSA,CAL, Charlotte Van Wormer—‘“My face is my fortune.” Cecil Olson—“How long have you been broke?” Coffee Roasted Daily FLAGLER’S Coffees, Teas, Spices, Crockery, Glassware, Agateware, Kitchen Utensils, etc. 420-422 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL. THH PORCUPINE Our College Style Suits Are right up to the minute in dash, fit and fabric, Our Young Men’s Overcoats are the talk of the town. Drop in and see the line, Ederheimer, Stein Co MAKERS Brooks Clothing Co. The Home of Young Men’s Fashions 509 FOURTH ST. - SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE 45 Some Roses are Red, Blood is too, True love will stick, so will glue. Girls wear Clean Clothes: Boys why don’t you? But laying jokes aside we can take any odd suit and press it right jam up to date and make it look like one of those $40.00, Boys JUST LOOK FOR THE BLUE AND WHITE SIGN ON D ST. OPPOSITE THE P. 0. Miss Wirt, taking roll call in Section II—I must make haste this morning so I’ll ask those who are absent to raise their hands while I take their names. Isn’t Thorne a staid young man? Hazel Marble.—Yes he staid so late last night that we had to put an extra plate ond for breakfast. DIXON ELLIOTT HIGH GRADE HARDWARE JOHN DEERE PLOWS Ridgway Block, Cor. Third and B Streets, Santa Rosa, Cal. You can always depend upon getting Good Candies and Ice Cream in any quantity AD ine Greek-American Candy Store A. COKALES, Prop. Fourth St., Santa Rosa Phone 494J COON BENT Buys, Rents and Sells all kinds of Second Hand Furniture and Stoves 636 FIFTH STREET SANTA ROSA, CAL 46 THE PORCUPINE Residence Phone 478J Dr. D. H. Leppo DENTIST Alumnus 1895 UNION-TRUST SAVINGS BANK BLDG. SANTA ROSA, CAL. RICHTER THEATRE gsc ANSEL HULBERT, Lessee and Manager Popular Prices, 10, 20 and 30 Cents Box Office opeps every day atx p.m. C. M. BRUNER Pictures, Frames and Art Goods FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA The History VII class suddenly came back to earth the other day when Mr. Perrier quoted that familiar Johnson- ian expression—“Heah we have it, puah and simple.” J. H. Potter Son HARDWARE BERceets an SANITARY PLUMBERS 636 and 638 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. E.R. SAWYER “tena” 529 Fourth Street (Jacobs’ Candy Store) Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 47 J. C. Pedersen Furniture, Carpets, Mattings, Linoleums, Ete, Most Complete Stock in the City of Santa Rosa 824-326 FOURTH ST. Santa Rosa, Cal. Free Delivery Phone Main 50 Eugene C. Farmer PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 701 Fourth St., Cor. D Santa Rosa Just His Luck Kind Friend—Do you remember the first day you started to High School? Doc S.—I should smile; it was on a Friday, the thirteenth of the month, 9:13 a. m., sat in the thirteenth seat of the thirteenth row for thirteen days then I twenty-three’d. The Bset Store for the Economical Housewife oonoma County Fruit Produce Co,, Inc. GOOD PLACE FOR GOOD GROCERIES Phone Main 87 Fourth and Wilson Sts. W. H. UPTON Coats, Skirts, Suits and Fancy Goods 613 FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA 48 THE PORCUPINE H, H. MOKE W. B. WARD MRS. N. E. MOKE MOKE WARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS 418 FOURTH STREET PHONE MAIN 21 SANTA ROSA FASHION STABLES WM. HOCKIN SONS, Props. First Class Livery, Feed and Boarding 15 MAIN STREET - . - PHONE MAIN 22 insane pe 2) eT nee eres Meee ET ORAS Mr. Searcy to Thorne—Can’t you solve that simple frac- tion. T. G—Yes sir, but I’d rather not. Mr. S.—And why not? Thorne.—Its an improper one, Mr. Searcy. Our stock of things suitable for Christmas is very com- plete and we would call your attention to our line of High School Souvenirs Amongst items may be found Spoons, Napkin Rings and Book Marks. JOHN HOOD 545 Fourth St. Santa Rosa For Good Shoes and Repairing Go to The Missouri Shoe Store Prices to Suit Yourself THIRD ST., near B SANTA ROSA THE PORCUPINE 49 The White House Receives new Cloaks, new Tailor Suits and new Clothing nearly every day The Largest Stock in Sonoma County Fourth at B St. Santa Rosa, Cal. ———_—_—_ Hattie, McKinney Titus New and Second Hand Furniture and Carpets Matting, Linoleum and Stoves Agents for White Sewing Machines Steam Carpet Beating Works in Connection 304 FOURTH ST. TELEPHONE RED 1641 Before buying your Christmas Presents SEE THE O'CONNOR FURNITURE CO. 517-519 Fifth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. KOPF DONOVAN Wholesale and Retail Grocers SANTA ROSA a CALIFORNIA High School Pins High School Hat Pins High School Spoons John Hood Sign of the Big Clock THE PORCUPINE BELDEN HEHIR Harness. Saddles, Robes, Whips, Horse Blankets etc. 430 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. GEO. S. THURSTON DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions, Hay, Grain and Feed Corner of Cherry and Mendocino Streets Richardson Business College DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES BUSSINESS COURSE - 440 STENOGRAPHY COURSE TELEGRAPHY_-_-__-__- TELEGRAPHY _-__-_= __-__50 Ail Scholarships Good for Life All the Text Books Free F.C. RICHARDSON - - - - President and Manager 521a FOURTH ST. SANTA ROSA, CAL Lorraine B.—Do you believe there are microbes in kisses? Blair D.—I never believe anything without investigation. Call at the MISSES LAMBERT and see the new ideas in Fall Millinery A Full Line of Beautiful Dress Hats and Fancy Novelties New from the Ground Up Hotel Bernardi ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS Fifth and A Streets Santa Rosa THE PORCUPINE 51 SWEET’S SANTA ROSA BUSINESS COLLEGE STANDS AT THE HEAD OF THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGES WEST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS This is the School that Helps to Make Manly Business Men, and Competent, Intelligent, Well-Trained Office Help 1 9 3 | Graduates for the Year 1907-08 | ] 0) 3 with a Total Enrollment of 250 J. $. SWEET, A. M., President and Founder General Manager, Expert Accountant and Principal of Business Department AGNES J. FUSCHIA, Vice President ANNIE BELLE GLENN Superintendent Office Work, Wholesale, Principal Shorthand and Typewriting ission a n lepartment Second Hand Goods Bought, Sold and Exchanged at GARDINER BROS. 711-713 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, Cal. Jean (Phy. 1.) There’s a limit to the short arm of a siphon. Miss Myrtle.—Explain, please. Jean —You can make it as small as you please but you can’t make it any smaller. Notice Price of Loaded Shells SMOKELESS Selby Ammunition BLACK POWDER J. C. Mailer Hardware Co. Everybody Reads Tre Press Democrat Daily Morning Edition De- livered by Carrier 50 Cents per Month [pepe ance. 572 col pce cca Telephone Main Printing and Bookbinding in all its Branches ee Te en aoe Sh C. Nielsen Chas. Jurman A. Nielsen Santa Rosa Furniture Co. FURNITURE, IRON Bmeps, SIDE BOARDS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS CHAIRS MATTINGS, MATTRESSES, ETC. 328-330 Fourth Street, Cor. of A C. SUN All Werk Strictly First-Class Phone Black 4682 Expert Horseshoer and Carriagemaker Fifth Street, Santa Rosa W.S. HOSMER SON School Books Music Stationery CAMPI RESTAURANT 534 THIRD STREET Call and See ‘“‘Little Pete’’ LEE BROS. CO. Express and Draying Will call at your residence and check your baggage to any point on California Northwestern Sass No Extra Charges for Checking The Fair Department Store MASONIC BUILDING Opposite Post Office Good Goods for the Least Money We give Greén Trading Stamps A. S. BARNES, Prop. Santa Rosa, Cal. W. 5S. Jennings Dealer in Furniture, Stoves and Tools Tinware and Agateware Phone Red 2891 213-215 Fourth St. Santa Rosa Jas. T. Butler Concert Violinist and Orchestra Leader Will furnish any size orchestra of first-class musicians for any engagement Res. Phone Main 260 Santa Rosa Phone Red 2062 American Bakery High-Grade Cakes, Pies and Pastry P. MOORE, Prop. 208-210 Fourth Stree COME AND SEE OUR NEW STORE HEADQUARTERS IF YOU BUY moeeeeanes a CLOTHING LSS | and BRAND OF TAILOR EC , Gents’ Furnishing Goods MADE CLOTHES FROM US You’ll Get the Latest and the Best KEEGAN BROS. F. BERKA Dealer in all Kinds of Building Material