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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
CITIZENS WANT
To INCORPORATE
Point Richm ond People
Desire a City of
Fifth Class.

POINT RICHMOND Sept 29.-Two
hundred citizens have signed a petition
to be presented to the Contra Costa Coun-
ty Board of Supervisors at Martinez next
Monday asking that Point Richmond be
incorporated as a city of the fifth class.
The proposition is meeting with much
opposition on the part of the larger prop
erty interests. The Santa Fe Railroad,
the Southern Pacific Railroad, the Stand
ard Oil Company and many of the large
property holders are decidedly against the
incorpora ton. They will undoubtedly
combat the petition.
committee of fifty citizens has been
named by the Greater Richmond Improve
ment Club to go to Martinez Monday to
present arguments before the board IA
vorable to incorporation.
The petition defines the proposed mu-
nicipal boundaries as identical with those
Of the Richmond School District created
last spring This would carry the city
limits north as far as Point San Pablo
and take in the lighthouse on the Mar
rows. In this territory will be included
the Standard Oil Companys refinery, the
Belt Line Railway and large tract of
valuable real estate. The Santa Fe Rail-
road and the large tract of water front
land recently secured by the Southern Pa
cific Company will also come within the
city limits.
On the south the limits will extend to
the Alameda County line and on the east
they will include the Southern Pacific
Railroads main line. The petition desig-
mates that the new city shall be called
Richmond.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Last Rites for T. j. Duff.

ALAMEDA, Sept 29.-Funeral services
for the late Thomas ]. Duff were held
this morning at ST. Joseph's Church
Beautiful floral pieces were sent by the
United Engineering and Shipbuilding
Works, of which the deceased was CASH
ier. and by friends. Members of the Oak
land Lodge of Elks and of Halcyon Par
lor, N. S. G. W., accompanied the body
to the church. The pail bearers were H
D. Lang J. F. Hanson, T. G. CoughIin
William Hammond Jr., Harry Hegelund
and Edward Horwinsh. The remains
were deposited temporarily in a vault in
st. Mary's Cemetery
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
HEBREWS PREPARE TO
CELEBRATE YoM KIPPUR
Elaborate Services in Observance of
the Holy Day Of Atonement
Are Arranged.
Are Arranged.

OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-The solemn Jew
ish festival Of Yom KIppur. the day Of
atonement, viii be observed in the He
brew svnagogues Of this city, commencing
AT sundoWn tomorrow evening when the
-.Kol Nidre" viii be celebrated.
Services at the First Hebrew Congrega-
ffou's synagogue viii commence at Z
O'Clock to-morrow evening, when large
choir. augmented by an orchestra Of seven
sfrfnged Instruments. viii render the spe-
cial music Rabbi n. Friedlander will
Dreach his topic being How 10 Pray and
What TO Pray For" At 9 o'clock Thurs
dav morning the services viii be opened
for the day. During the morning Rabbi
Frfedlander viii preach on Reflections
on Immortality" A memorial service
VIII De held al II 30 O'Clock in the morn
ing In the afternoon DR.. Friedlander
VIII deliver = discourse on The Highest
Responsibilities OF the Present Choral
music at O'Clock viii close the days ser
vices
The worship at the Congregation Beth
Jacob. Harrison street. near Fourth, Will
he according TO the orthodox ritual
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
q
SAYS PROPERTY OWNERS
SHOULD REPAVE STREETS
Mayor olney Does Not Favor Bonds
for Improvement of Telegraph



OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-The proposition
TO bond the city in order to obtain funds
for the purpose of repaving Telegraph
avenue is not looked upon with favor by
Mayor Olney, who holds that it would be
unjust to make the proposed improve
ment tax on the entire city, when the
property along the avenue is constantly
increasing in value and the property own
ers would reap nearly all the benefit.
Regarding the contention of the prop
erty owners that the city, having accept
ed the street was obliged to keep 1t In
repair, the Mayor said that so far as he
had been able to learn, neither Telegraph
nor San Pablo avenues had ever been ac-
cepted by the city
In speaking of the proposed bond issue
Mayor Olney said:
will never vote for bonds to pave one even
three streets when they consider that the pave
ment will be worn out long before the bonds
become due. The average life of pavement
is not more than fifteen years. and the pro-
posed bonds for forty years.
There Is another reason why the property
owners will not vote for bonds to repave Tele-
graph and San Pablo avenues and that is that
property on those thoroughfares is rapidly in
creasing in value, and the owners of this prop
erty should pay for the Improvement. rather
than ask that the expense be shared by peo-
pie in other parts of the city. where the In
crease in value is less rapid.
If the property owners on the avenue Will
put in a substantial pavement and plant trees
to the Berkeley line. they will enhance the
talne of the property ten-fold. They are only
inluring themselves by delaying these improve
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
PLAN To BUILD
MARINE MUSEUM
Citizens of San Diego
to Give University
Laboratory.
Wealthy Men Band Together
to Found Scientific
Institute.
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call,


The University of California is about
to receive valuable gift from the citi-
zens of San Diego, a marine biological
laboratory fully equipped and endowed
with sufficient funds to keep a corps of
scientists at work all the time
The determination of the San Diegans
to found such an institution is the direct
result of the work of Professor w. f.
Ritter the university zoologist, who spent
last summer on San Diego Bay and con-
Quoted the summer school there. the ex-
penses of the enterprise being footed by
the people of San Diego. Now comes the
demand for a larger and permanent in
stitution from the San Diegans them
selves. who are so interested in scientific
research that they are willing to sub
sc.ibe the money for the purpose of
founding it,
The San Diegans recently formed an
organization to be known as the Marine
Biological Association. It's purpose is
stated to found and endow the San
Diego Marine Biological Institution, the
objects of which, according to the pre-
amble to the bylaws. will consist in
carrying on a biological and hydro
graphic survey of the waters of the Pa
cifc Ocean adjacent to the coast of
Southern California, to build and main
tain a public aquarium and museum and
to prosecute such other kindred under
takings as may be deemed wise"
After the institute is founded and suffi-
ciently endowed II will be transferred to
the University Of California. so that it
may become a department of the univer-
sty coordinate with its already exist
ing departments.
Professor Ritter is to be the scientific
director of the institute. In explaining
the needs of such an institute TO the
people he said that the southern coast
is rich in marine life and a good field
for exploration He urged the founding
OF institute that would prosecute its
researches continuously through salared
Investigators like the astronomers. not
by individuals who come and go at will
and work according to their resources.
The members of the San Diego associa-
ton are all men of means and they are
expected to subscribe fund large enough
to bear interest of 900 a year which
amount it is estimated the institute will
cost annually. The officers of the asso-
citation are: President. Homer II. Peters;
vice president Miss Ellen Scripps; scien-
tific director. Professor w. f. Ritter: Sec
retary, DIR. Fred Baker: treasurer. Julius
Wangenheim; directors, E. w. Scripps
and James MacMullen.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Uniform Rank Will Give Ball.

OAKLAND. Sept. 29.-DirigO Company
No. 81 Uniform Rank. Knights of Pyth-
las. will give a ball on Friday evening.
October 2, at the company armOry, corner
of Twelfth and Franklin streets. The fol-
lowing committees have charge Of the af-
fair:
Arrangements-Sergean Mortimer H Weed
Sergeant NJ Book. F. Larmer. G. Z. Hender-
son O. Meinecke
Reception-First Sergeant c. H. Allen
Second Lieutenant Fl Huber J. z. Taylor
Carl Wood W ID. Russell. r. d. Holmes. o.
b Frisbie.
Floor-Sergeant NJ. H. Weed. Captain c.
L. f Wenk. r A. DOdsOn First Lieutenant
r. Faneuf. Andy Everson. II. NJ Howard j.
W. Merchant Roy Shay. L. Desemone.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
MAN FOUND DEAD
WITH CUT OVER EYE
Discovered Lying by Railroad Track
With No Evidence of Train
Having Struck Him.

MARTINEZ Sept. 29.-The dead body
of young man was found lying beside
the tracks Of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road near Pinole this morning There
was a cut over the right eye that looked
as though it was made by knife blade
and a scratch on one of the hands, but
nothing to indicate that the dead man
was struck by train.
The remains were taken to Oakland but
were later claimed by Coroner Curry and
removed to the Martinez Morgue.
In the clothing of the deceased was
found a membership card from the Wait
ers' Union of Stockton with the name
Adams upon it. In the clothing was also
IS. The deceased was about 21 years of
age.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
MRS. CARR TRIED
BY LODGE COURT
Admits Some Charges,
but Denies She Used
Vulgar Words.
Treasurer Of the Fraternal
Brotherhood Is Given
Hearing
Oakland ONCE San Francisco Call.
Ills BROADWAY Sent %

-llo broadway, Sept. %.
TIE hearing OF Mrs. Sadie E. Carr.
treasurer OF the Fraternal Brotherhood.
charged with conduct Unbecoming a men,
Der. was held last night in the office Of
Attorney Hiram Luttreu before a com
mittee Of FIVE appointed by the lodge for
rhar purpose.
one OF the charges was that Mrs. Carr
had used vulgar language in the lodge
room Other charges were giving pub
Acity 70 lodge matters and urging z.
Birch 10 swear TO a warrant charging
w J Hancock. organizer Of the lodge
with embezzling $ 10 he had collected for
dues
The trial was concluded with an argu-
ment from President Ormsby asking the
committee 10 find Mrs. Carr guilty as
charged and that she be punished accord
Ing 10 The rules OF the lodge
The charge OF having instigated Birch
20 get out a warrant for Hancock was
admitted by the defendant but the charge
q having used vulgar language in the
locgeroom brought forth vigorous de-
nial on her part Her lawyer made siren
Uous objection 10 the introduction of tes-
timOny on this charge. but his objections
were ovcrruled- Mrs. Carr became very
angry when the testimony was given and
said;
Il did not use vulgar language in the
lodgeroom- / do not use vulgar language
At ALL I am not that kind Of a woman.
and most emDhaticaliy object TO hav-
ing my character assailed in this man.
ner"
These who acted as court and jury in
the trial were Attorney Hiram A Lut-
rrell chairman. Mrs r. c Noorhies. W.
Upper. Robert A Lomax and Mrs. Nor
ris. President A s. Ormsby acted as
prosecuting attorney and Attorney Rob
ert ID. Wise appeared for the defendant
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
EVENTS IN SOCIETY

OAKLAND. sept e9.-The colonial fete
which was given at the residence Of Miss Mary
Carr this evening by her niece. Miss kathleen
Lynch. was really delightful affair Il was
planned for the benefit OF The Sunday-=chool
library of old ST. Marys Church and the
teachers and friends OF the children worked
with a. viii 10 make the afair a success The
lawn in front ~ the house was inclosed with
an awning ana brilliantly lighted with cOlored
lanterns. ln picturesque corner Of the yard
q campfire gl0Wed and there the story .ellers
kept the crowd amused. Lemonade and pop
corn were enjoyed ~ the juvenile guests,
eaEes 5erves - V-i,air doors ought 'iie ana
All the attendants were attired in colonial
costume and the national c1iOrs were mingled
with palms and other greens in the decora-
lions. An orchestra was stationed in the
large window ot the front draV room
-lere was also q iroEratiiliile oi vocal ana N
mental solos and recitations by Miss Agnes
81 IAN, in appropriate costume. Among the
STA r0rs were Miss Alice Gregory. Miss Marga-
re-. Mcdonald and Joseph R0sbOr0ugh.
1een 1.7-nch 5riss MAJ Moran Miss Eleanor
T9--seei s-ise W 80 Sries T-,ttfs Sbae STiss
sarah Degan. Miss kiefendGrf Miss Lucy
Donovan. Miss Mary Hogan. Misses May and
Hazel Hogan. Miss Eleanor Mann Miss Tina
Mcdonald. Miss g. BioWitz, Miss Gin and Miss
Thyrza Kimmel-
Miss Claire Gushing presiied over the lem
onade booth assisted hy Misses Veronica and
Monica Lynch and Irene % ~onnor.
Mr. and Mrs Dan Belden. who have recently
were surprised by party of friends last even
ing, IN the party being the Misses Cordelia
Bishop. Bessie Palmer. Marian Smith. Grace
Sperry, Mae Burdge. Mrs. Harry Farr; Harry
Farr, william Russell. Edward Jackson, Ro-
land oliver Lloyd Lacy and Harold Havens-
Mrs willard Williamson was. the hostess
yesterday al a luncheon at her home on Eighth
street her guests being Mrs. George f. de
Cola. Mrs George Hammer. Mrs Frank C.
Watson. Miss Carrie Nicholson. Mrs A s.
K-ictors of Alameda. Mrs John Clay HAMPTON.
Mrs Charles Lowell. Mrs. Louise Ghirardelh,
Mrs. George Borneman. Mrs. Heury Rosenfeld
of san Francisco ana Mrs Hugh Mccall Web
ster
A farewell reception was rendered last even
ing to Miss Sarah Caig. the retiring superin-
tenGert of nurses of FabiOla Hospital. The
ua~lors ~ the hospital were elaborately deco
r. Ted and al the conclusion n musical pro-
eramme light refres hments were served. On
the receiving committee were Misses Graham,
Caarthurairo. Johnston. Shepherd. Tivington,
eTlendes. Hosely. Winter. Elvidge, Fowler.
BTaGsen and Alrnen, all of whom are graduate
nurses. Among the guests present were Mrs
NcElrath and Mrs Hoyt the Misses JamisOn,
NcElra-h. Winter. Cooley. Radcliffe. Zeigen-
ham Gericle and Jones, Messrs. Merchant and
Shfnele nrs. stone. Foster. Cole Or. SchO-
field Fearn Sr.. McClurR. Nicholson. Larkey,
Pfcp Tcuton Bush. Fearn Jr. and wife. Lii
iencranz Sr., Chamberlain and wife. Holmes
and Dr. and Mrs. r. T. Bin Jr-
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
! o
SHE HAD A RIGHT TO
DEMAND JURY TRIAL
Mary Bernard Of San Leandro Ac-
quilted in Case on Appeal From
Justices Court.

OAKLAND. Sept. pa jury in Judge
kllsworth's court acquitted Mrs Mary
Bernard of San Leandro to-day of a
charge of disturbing the peace on appeal
to the Superior Court from Justice of the
Peace Blacks court of that place
When Mrs. Bernard appeared before
Black she demanded jury, which he re-
fused to allow her. He heard the evil
dence himself. found her guilty and SEN
fenced her to pay a fine of so. The judg-
ment was appealed from on the ground
that she had a right to demand a Jury
trial. Judge Ellsworth decided that she
had, and in accordance with this deci-
sion she was tried again to-day and ac-
quilted.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
SAYS THE BRIDE
IS A BIGAMIST
Melancholy Groom's Sis
ter Declares Sorrow
Well Grounded.
Frank Stoddard, Who Talked
Suicide at Wedding,
Only No. 2.
Oakland once San Francisco Cali.

Ills Broadway, Sept. 2S.
According TO a statement made 10 Jus
tice of the Peace Geary by a sister of
Frank Stoddard. who was an unhappy
groom IN a ceremony performed by the
Judge a week ago, Elizabeth Williamson,
the bride, was already a married woman
and the role she played in the contract
was that of a bigamist- The Judge has
been interviewed by StOddards sister with
view toward finding out her brothers
status in the case.
Stoddard and Elizabeth Williamson
were married by Justice of the Peace
Geary on the 22d of this month at the
County Clerks Office. The groom was
melancholy and talked suicide. When
the ceremony was over he threatened To
end the whole affair by taking his own
life. When they applied for license he
wanted to give the name of "Starten.
The bride-tO-be objected TO this and said
that she would not go on with the cere-
mony unless it was done properly He
then gave his right name.
Although they had asked to have "A
Justice of the Peace summoned after the
license had been issued, Stoddard changed
and wanted a minister TO perform the
ceremony. She wanted the matter over
with as quickly as possible and finally
Geary refused to take any part in the
affair, as he said 1t looked too much like
coercion. They both then urged him to
do his part and were duly married
StOddard's sister has now told Geary
that her brother says that he was drunk
and remembers nothing about it. She also
says that Elizabeth Williamson has a
husband. who is not divorced. They gave
their address as the Harmony Hotel, To
Brannan street, San Francisco.
No person by the name Of Stoddard or
Williamson is known at the Harmony
Hotel, Brannan street
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30

IL Fernald. the author. playwright
J and critic. returned to his Berl1e-
- ley home to-day with his wife
and child after a successful lit
erary invasion Of the worlds literary me-
tropolis-London. The FernaIds left Cali
fornia five years ago. Mr.. Fernald. as
sisted by his gifted wife, who was Miss
Josephine Harker Of Berkeley. wrote two
or three plays that stood the test of Lon
don criticism and gave the world stories
that will live.
The inspiration for this metropolitan
campaign came from a promise Of sue
cess for the Chinese drama The Cat
and the Cherub that Mr.. FernaId wrote
The play was the dramatization Of Mr.
Fernalds book of that name About this
time all California was talking about
Francis Powers 'sThe First Born" and
the Chinese drama was just the thing
then. The Cat and the Cherub' took.
too, and so well that il was transported
East. THE First Born" was its travel
ing companion and both arrived in New
York at the same time. That city re-
ceived both indiherently. simply because
the New Yorker is not in touch when it
comes to things Chinese.
"CAT" BEATS FIRST BORN"
The rival managers and the rival play
WrighrS decided TO Try LONDON tnen. by
this time the rivalry had become pretty
keen and a good deal depended on which
play got TO London first. so THE First
Born and THE Cat and the Cherub"
had a 3000-mile race across the Atlantic.
II was an exciting trial OF speed, with
the whole theatrical population looking
on But THE Cat and the Cherub sight
ed land first and it played to a London
audience an hour after its arrival while
''The First Born" was still struggling
with seasickness and the waves.
The Cat and the Cherub' stayed a
month at the Lyric Theater," said Mr.
FernaId I'm retelling the story of that eX-
citing time The First Born only stay
ed a week I always think of that with
satisfaction. The plays haven't been re-
vived for the simple reason that audi
ences outside of California don't under
stand them. Everybody knows that"
Having lived some Of his life in Japan.
Mr.. FernaId felt equal to the task Of
writing a Japanese drama and so he
turned out THE Moonlight Blossom -
Miss Eleanor Calhoun, a talented Califor-
MIA. girl who has since become a protege
of Mrs. Patrick Campbell, was the lead
ing lady in this play. She was coached
by the japanese wife of Sir Edwin Ar
mold the poet. The play was in three
acts, and at first was very successful.
but the ignorance of Londoners, or rather
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND. Sept. 29.-The following
marriage licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: George w. Tantau.
aged 29 years, San Francisco, and Annie
G. Hart, 26, Berkeley; Martin Devine, SS.
and Mary o. Malley. 2S, both of Oak
land; Arthur w. Potter. %, San Fran
cisco, and Luella c. Raleigh, over Is, Oak
land; Chester F. Hamilton, "a, Morgan
Hill, and Mrs. Grace McGlashan, "a, Iiv-
ermore.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Greeting Extended to DIR. Ollie.

OAKLAND. Sept. pa reception was
rendered to the Rev E. r. Ollie. pastor
of the First Methodist Church. and l. n.
Halliday who was recently elected Sun
day-schooI superintendent, and their fam
lilies. this evening by the members of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the church. An in
formal programme. including several ad-
dresses, was rendered in the lecture room
of the church. Many members of Dr.
DiIIe's congregation were present.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
UNIVERSITY EVENTS

BERKELEY. Sept. 29.-The sophomore class
met yesterday In North Hall and adopted res0-
lutfons binding the class TO pay for all the
damages done in the late rush with the fresh
men and also the bills for medical attendance
for Frank c. McGinDis, whose eve was burned
by acid Robert Roos. o. has been awarded
the first prize offered by the Associated Stu
dents for the best football song. The yell
competition produced good yels and all
the contributions were rejected. The schedule
of football rallies has been announced as fol-
lows: Thursday evening October Is fresh
man rally; Thursday October 20. ''pajama''
rally: Tuesday, November 10 AK rally;
Thursday November II. the smoker.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Two Men Injured.

OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-H. o. Beckley.
a ships mate, was struck by a falling
boom this afternoon near Hay & Wright's
shipyard and his back was seriously in
jured He was removed to the Receiving
Hospital and later to the German Hos
pital in San Francisco. In attempting 10
alignt from the narrow gauge train to-
day T. Bradford a painter, was thrown
to the ground and his face was cut neces-
stating several stitches being taken at
the Receiving Hospital, where he went for
treatment.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Trustees Hire a Detective.

BERKELEY. Sept. 29.-The Town Trus-
tees voted 800 last night to pay for the
services of a detective. who will be COM
missioned to ferret out the parties who
have lately been cutting wires and COM
mitting burglaries. The local police has
been unable to discover the rniscrean nts
and the people complain of an entire lack
of police protection.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Long Want His share.

OAKLAND. Sept. 29.-Benjamin Long
has filed a suit for partition of the es-
tate left by James p. Dameron- The ac-
tion is brought against John p Dameron.
as executor. and twenty-nine other heirs.
The deceased died in 1899 and left prop
e-ty in Berkeley in which Long has an
interest
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
LADIES READY FOR
ST. FRANCIS FAIR
Many Beautiful Booths Are Rich in
the Display of Attractive
Contents

OAKLAND. Sept. 29.-The ladies of St
Francis de Sales parish have their plans
complete and everything in readiness for
the opening tomorrow night of their fair
at st. Francis de Sales Hall, Grove and
Jones streets. Many beautiful booths
have been erected in the spacious hall
where much will be offered to WOO the
dollars from willing pockets. For the
opening night a programme of literary
and musical numbers has been arranged.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
80 eeorge Joneg Nearing End.

OAKLAND. Sept. 25.-The condition OF
George Jones. the aged murderer. who
has been confined in the County Jail here
for eighteen years, is such that il is not
believed that he can last much longer.
His limbs have begun TO swell, and DR..
C. J.. Tisdale, the Jail physician, says the
nnd Is near.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Smiths Are Divorced.

OAKLAND. Sept. 29.-Selina Smith was
granted a divorce to-day by Judge Mel
vim from Jacob Smith. the halter. on the
ground of extreme cruelty. There are
no children and claims for alimony were
waived
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-30
Estimates on Tax Revenue.

OAKLAND, Sept. 2s.-City Treasurer
Taylor estimates that the 81 26 tax levy
rate adopted by the City Council will
yield $685.. 1894 80 in taxes for the current
fiscal year.