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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
PLAN To CHECK
WIRE VANDALISM
Trustee Rickard Confers
With a Telephone
Official.
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call,


214S Center Street, Sept II.
The continued cutting Of telephone wires
and the blocking of the service has stirred
the town officials Of Berkeley to action
and steps designed to put a stop to the
by the Town Trustees. The Trustees have
been asked to adopt a resolution empow-
ering the linemen employed by the tele-
phone company to carry firearms and to
make them deputy marshals-
The suggestion to make the hnemen Of
ficers comes from Louis jacob, general
superintendent of the telephone company.
Thomas Richard, president of the Board
of Trustees, called upon Jacob yesterday
with an offer by the city to aid in the sup
preston of midnight vandalism and from
jacob obtained statement as to the de-
aires of the company touching conditions
In Berkeley.
at explained to Mr.. Jacobi," said Pres
ident Richard to-day. that the town has
hut three or four peace officers, so that it
,rould be impossible for us to patrol the
streets and stop the cutting Of wires. The
Telephone company and the people have
been annoyed long enough, 1 said, and 1t
Is time we act together Mr.. jacob then
suggested that we make all the Hnemen
deputies, and that. think, will be done
when we meet again
When the Trustees meet Monday night
they will be addressed by E. j. Ellis, Ala
media County superintendent Of the COM
pany. who will explain the difficulty of
keeping lines open in Berkeley.
Because of the frequent assaults made
upon working linemen in Oakland. a po-
lice guard is detailed wherever the COM
pany's employees are compelled to go out
alone on work
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
A FOURTEEN MILE
TUNNEL QUIETLY DUG
Nobody in Chicago Knew Anything
About It Until It Was
Finished.

1t appears that an interesting work has
been going on in Chicago for several years
without the knowledge of the public, In
the excavation Of a tunnel fourteen miles
long under the business district OF the
CITY This tunnel is a business undertake
ing simply and Is to contain a railway
for the transportation of freight among
the great mercantile houses and between
them and the freight stations OF the Tor
tv-two railways which enter Chicago, be-
sides furnishing accommodation for tele-
phone wires and possibly wires OF other
kinds. 1t is almost incredible that tun-
mel Of this length, varying in width from
TO 13 feet and in height from to IA
feet could have been constructed under
the most crowded part of a great city
without the knowledge even of the news
paper reporters, but the tunnel is far be-
low the surface, the depth varying from
q to 65 feet so that it was unnecessary
to make temporary roadways over 1t. and
the excavated material has been taken
out at night through shafts opening in
private ground and taken away to the
lake front The ground under Chicago is
a soft clay which was easily excavated,
but 1t has been necessary to line 1t every
where with concrete.
A considerable portion of the tunnel is
already in use, and many business houses
have shafts opening into it. equipped with
elevators Although an underground
freight railway of this kind seems an ex-
pensive substitute for trucks and horses,
it is quite possible that it may promote
economy, as we'll as convenience, in hand
ling and transferring merchandise. Every
one must see that the maintenance of a
stable full OF horses and wagons and of a
multitude of grooms and drivers is an i'm
portant item in the cost of carrying on
business, especially when, as is often the
case, the wagons are driven half the time
empty, or with only one small package in
them. and a system by which goods ar
irving by rail could be at once delivered
at their destination, with the minimum of
handling while those shipped could be
billed through from the shipping clerk s
desk, would be of immense advantage to
merchants, as well as to the public
American Architect.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
JABS A HATP|N
INTO HER EYE
Mrs. Jacob Scheuern
May Lose Sight Of
Right Optic.
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call.
214S Center Street, Sept. y.


AS a result of accidentally sticking a
hatpin into her right eye Mrs Jacob
Scheuern of 24SS Fifth street is tenn
porarily blind and the chances are that
she will never regain the sight of the in
jured eye.
The accident happened in San Francisco
yesterday while Mrs. Scheuern was try
ing on a hat in a millinery store. She
was taking off the hat when her hand,
in which she held a hatpin, slipped and
6abbed the sharp point into the retina of
the eye. She withdrew the pin imme-
diately and a great quantity of vitreous
humor spurted through the hole in the
eye.
Mrs. Scheuern was Immediately taken
to an oculist, who treated the wound.
Te oculist was unable to say that his
patient would recover her sight and until
the bandages are removed the result of
the injury will not be known.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Senators Proctor and Dillingh-1n. being
both ex-Governors, Vermont has a unique
distinction in her Senatorial representa-
ton at Washington.
In cutting a canal at Bordeaux, bur-
led statue has been discovered OF Anne
OF Austria, queen of Louis XIII, who
died at Paris in 1856
In England the annual consumption Of
Southern fruit amounts to fifteen pounds
a head. In Germany 1t averages not
quite three pounds a head
DR.. Ekenberg, a Swedish scientist, has
invented a machine for converting skim
milk into a powder which when dissolved
in water gives the properties OF ordinary
milk
Steps were taken recently toward form
ing in Paris a Canadian chamber OF COM
merce to extend commercial relations be-
tween France and Canada
In Recommendation of the thirty years
war. the battlefield of Lutzen, where King
Gustav Adolf of Sweden met his death.
Is to be turned into a public park.
Emperor William has determined to
have a grouse moor of his own in the
royal domain about Koenigsberg. The
grouse is an important bird in Great
Britain. but so far as known II does
not exist in a wild state elsewhere.
Mr.. Haysede-I see by your advertise
ments that you're going 10 issue some
more stock. What's that for? Oil Presi-
dent-What for? Why, my good fellow.
we've earned so much money in the past
six months that were obliged to have
more stock to pay dividends on In order
TO get rid of it.-Puck
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Former Policemen Arrested.

OAKLAND, Sept 12--Former Police
man Percy JacObus was arrested to-day
on complaint Of william Ward. striking
Ineman, on a charge Of using vulgar
language Jacobus, since his resignation
from the police force. has been a guard
in the employ OF the telephone com
pany. A crowd Of strikers surroundeded
a construction wagon on which Jacobus
was riding. and Ward. according to the
former policeman. insulted him With
that JacObus. who has a record for never
taking water when trouble is brewing,
jumped from the wagon and offered TO
break Wards head II the striker repeated
the remark. Il was not repeated, but
Ward retalisted by causing Jacobus' ar
rest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
University Events.

BERKELEY, Sept 12-The second of the
series of lectures on American Anthropology''
10 be delivered by Professor Frederick w Put
man, professor of anthropology, will be deliv-
cred in room % of South Hall at 1 o'clock on
Monday. The title of the lecture is THE Ex-
ploration of Ancient Site in the Ohio Val
ley"
The following college men have been infti-
ETY.. the junior class honor society: Leo E.
Bishop, Psi UpSRon fraternity; c. II. Cheney.
Phi Sigma Delta; w. c. Crittenden, Delta Up
silon; W. II. Dehm Abracadabra; r. c. Hack
ley. Phi Sigma Delta; w T. Hale, Phi Delta
Theta; E r. Hallett, Delta Epsilon; H Het-
muller. W. NJ. Howard Kappa Sigma; r. w
Kittrelle. Phi Sigma Kappa; F. H. Mcconnell.
Kappa Alpha: T. Z. Risley Theta Delta Chi:
]. G. White. Abracadabra.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
ceu and India Teas.

CeyIon and India. il is claimed, are pro-
ducfng by far the largest part Of the tea
grown in the world, China having ceased
to be the factor in the tea market she
once was. The teas from Ceylon and In
Clia are not only regarded as more deli
cious. but they are said to be more health
full than the Chinese teas. and there Is
an utter absence Of artificial cOlor1ng
matter and other authorizations. The trade
carried on by the Salada CeylOn and In
dfa Tea Company In the United States.
in their sealed lead packets. Is increasing
wonderfully The tea is put up in such
convenient shape that it can now be pur-
chased in Decent and half-pOund sealed
lead packets.-Wa shingtOn Star.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
PROMINENT OAKLAND PITY
SICIAN WHO SUCCUMBED TO
ATTACK OF PNEUMONIA.
Eminent Physician Falls
an Early Victim Of
Pneumonia.

~ AKLAND, Sept. 12.-Dr. Warren
IA n H. Blood. formerly prominent in
N ~ Republican politics of Alameda
County, died to-day at noon at
his residence, 1866 Eighth street,
of pneumonia. His last illness was man
ifested in lung trouble that developed two
months ago. Thinking that relief would
come from a trip to the seashore, DR..
Blood went to Capitola, but ten days ago
his condition became so serious that he
returned home For several days the
patient had been slowly sinking. He
had been under the care Of DR.. Frank L.
Adams.
DR.. Blood was a born physician. At the
age of Is years he entered the University
of California and three years later had
graduated from Cooper Medical College
in San Francisco, barely reaching his
majority He came to Oakland at once
and commenced the practice of his pro-
fession. attaining a high place among the
medical fraternity. In politics DIR. Blood
was active during the days Of the old
regime in the Republican party organiza-
ton of the county.
The deceased physician was a big
hearted, genial companion and had scores
of friends in this city, who will mourn
his untimely death. DR.. Blood was SO
years VI d5Cs a ldlANC VI OOulAbJ
He leaves a wife, Mrs. Charlotte L.
Blood, and two daughters. and years
of age respectively. In Chico reside his
mother and married sister, Mrs. H.
Camper.
Dr. Blood was a member Of Alcatraz
Lodge No. pa. F. and A. NJ, in whose
charge the funeral services will be con-
Quoted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at Alcatraz Hall, Peralta street, near
Seventh.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
.PINIONS GIRL
ON A TRESTLE
Fallen Horse Renders
Rider Helpless With
Train Near.
Miss Vesta Colby Has PERIL
Gus Experience on West
Berkeley Tracks.
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call.
214S Center street Sent II

Zlo center street, sept. L.
Pinioned in a railroad trestle crossing
with an Overland train approaching was
the perilous plight Of Miss vesta Colby.
II years old, daughter Of Professor
George Colby, at West Berkeley Wednes-
day afternoon, while she was out horse
back riding with her friend. Miss Mary
Downey.
The young women in a daredevil spirit
had started their horses across the tres
tie to make a short cut through the
fields. Miss Downey's steed safely made
the walk. Half way across Miss Colby's
horse slipped and went through between
the heavy timbers and the young rider
was caught with the struggling animal
Helplessly fast, the girl felt herself be-
coming weaker and weaker from the
strain. Her companion, a witness 10 the
accident, galloped on down the track for
assistance from a gang Of section hands
half mile away. While they were hur-
rying to the rescue an Overland train
hove in sight Miss Colby saw the loco
motive and was chilled with horror. fear
ing that it would bear down upon her be-
fore warning could be given But the
trackmen signaled the approaching train
in time and after stopping 1t went to
work to get the imprisoned girl and her
horse out OF the trestle. This was ac-
compIished, and Miss Colby, much
bruised and suffering severely from the
shock, was sent TO her residence in Clare
mont. Since then the young woman has
been confined to her bed under physi-
clans care.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Runko Men Arrested.

OAKLAND. Sept 12-George Collins
and Lee Roberts. expert bunko men from
San Francisco, were arrested while try
ing to work the change" swindle on Nc
Milan & Cox, grOcers at Seventh and
Market streets. The men were under the
influence Of liquor when they were ar
rested, but gave names other than those
under which they are so well known to
the police. Collins. as Elmo Barnett was
held 10 answer last November before the
Superior Court IN San Francisco on a
charge OF bunkO work that gained him
sg88
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
The Summer Cottage.

The summer cottage" on the seashore
is the selected place of all others for
those who have nothing to do. who have
no desire to do it, and an abundance of
time in which to do it. There arc tens
OF thousands of them in a circle of a
score or two of miles about New York.
Many Of them are occupied year after
year by their owners and many others
are built for lease, and see a new tenant
each .season.-New York letter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Legacies to Servants.

The old world custom of leaving lega-
cies to servants is beginning to develop in
this country Recently quite a number of
wills set apart funds for this purpose
Mrs. Emma Matthiesson, widow of the
wealthy sugar refiner, whose will was
probated in New York recently, leaves
1900 to each servant who had been in her
employ for over a year and not exceeding
two wears. To every servant having been
in her employ for more than two years
$1,000 is given.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Religious Debate Leads to Blows.

OAKLAND, Sept l2-Manuel Krial and
Manuel Sousa, neighbors at Is Water
street, engaged in a vigorous religious
controversy to-day. the argument ac-
cording 10 kriaI causing SOusa TO grab
a hatchet and attempt 10 end the dispute
and KriaIs existence at the same time.
But Krial lodged the weapon and planted
such a stout blow on Sousa's jaw that
the dlsputant IN theology went to the mat
and stayed there a while krial appeared
this morning in the Police Court to an
swer 10 a charge Of battery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Search for Man Overheard.

On the last trip of the ferryboat Oakland
last night, splash was heard and the
alarm was given that someone had
jumped overheard. Boats were lowered
and a search was made but no trace Of
a body or any particle of clothing could
be found. 1t is supposed that the splash
was made by the paddle wheel or that
something fell overheard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
shake salvation ARMY Nan.

BERKELEY, Sept I2.-N. z Smith, a
member OF the Salvation Army, ran into
Miss Ethel Spaulding. = 12-year-old girl.
on Center street this afternoon with his
bicycle and injured her right leg w. r.
Wright, a tobacconist, saw the accident
and demonstrated with the Salvation
Army man and when the latter answered
back Wright shook him severely Smith
went of threatening to have Wright ar
reefal IL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
SHAMES THE NAME OF
MARTYRED PRESIDENT
Cousin of William Mckinley Sen
fenced to Jail for Defraud-
ing an Innkeeper.

KALAMAZOO. Mich, Sept. 12.-Captaln
Harry S. Mckinley. a cousin of the late
President William Mckinley, was to-day
sentenced to thirty days in pthe County
Jail for Jumping a board bill at a no.
Tel in this city two months ago. The
trial was a holly contested one. The de-
PENDANTS attorney attempted to prove
that Mckinley intended to return and pay
the bill. The prosecuting attorney, how
ever, furnished abundant proof that such
was not his intentions.
The jury was out three hours and ten
minutes, and brought in a verdict of
guilty. The Judge imposed straight Jail
sentence. refusing to allow the alternative
of a fine, which McKinley's attorney
pleaded for. When leaving the prison
ers dock for the jail Mckinley broke
down and said: MY God, why did 1 do
II? I have shamed the name of the dead
President"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Mother Dies snddenlu

OAKLAND. Sept. 12.-Mrs. Carrie john
son, wife of Thomas w. johnson, tile
setter living at II Pearl street, was taken
with sudden attack of heart disease this
afternoon while downtown with her
young son and died on the way to the Re-
ceiving Hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
smith-Freitas g. Beging.

OAKLAND. Sept I2-PrelIminary ex-
animation Of Esmond Smith. a telephone
company employe, who shot Joseph Fret
tas IN the arm. thinking Freitas and his
brother Frank were attacking him out
Of sympathy for the striking linemen. was
commenced to-day in the Police Court
before Judge Mortimer Smith. The Fret
tas brothers told their stories and de-
MED having assaulted Smith. The hear
ing was continued until next Thursday
morning
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
VIII Talk on Charities.

OAKLAND, Sept 1.-THE Associated
Charities OF Oakland viii hold its annual
meeting Monday evening at the Board
Of Trade rooms, SO Twelfth street. The
business VIII be dispatched rapidly that
ample time shall be given for an address
by the Rev J. x Mclean on The Work
OF the State Board Of Charities and Cor
rections-" Dr. Mclean is a member of
this board. which was created by an act
of the last Legislature. The meeting will
he rrrn1fr
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Marriage Licenses.

OAKLAND. Sept. 1.-THE following
marriage licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: Charles w Reed
= and Mary Knudson, p, both Of Oak
and: Cornelius r. Sweeney, over q. and
Frances c. Otis. Z, both Of San Francis
co: Lawrence Cohen. p, and Birdie Cohen
Isl both Of Berkeley: Manuel Souza. %,
and Agida Silva. %. both Of San Leandro
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
TIE CALLS
GREAT ATLAS OFFER

VIII close on September "a.
1908, and all holders of Atlas
Coupons are requested to pre-
sent them Immediately, as this
great opportunity to secure one
of these splendid Aliases at The
Calls premium rates will be
brought to a close on Septem-
Der "a.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Late Shipping Intelligence.

SAILED.
Saturday September II
Stnr G c Lindauer, Allen, Grays Harbor.
OUTSIDE, BOUND IN, II MIDNIGHT.
Schr Viking.
DOMESTIC PORT
PORT COMMEMORATIVE Sept 12-Br shin
King David, from Port Blakeley. for vaIpa-
raise.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
EVENTS IN SOCIE TY

OAKLAND Sept 1.-THE new home
Nerrirnac street of the David Cages was the
scene Of a pleasant informal affair yester-
day, when Mrs. Gage entertained dozen
friends at luncheon in honor Of Mrs. Giles H.
Cray Mr. and Mrs Gray leave next Monday
for an extended visit East and the luncheon
was in the nature OF farewell
Mr. and Mrs ]. W. Tierney celebrated their
tin wedding last Monday evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Tierney's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. A Deasy. Athol avenue The decora-
lions were unique and artistic profusion OF
pink blossoms and huckleberry foliage being
interlaced with strings Of Tin hearts. Forty
or fifty guests were present and enjoyed sew
eral games Of whist, the prizes awarded being
won by Mrs. Mortimer SMITH. Mrs. J. r.. Case
and Mrs McGinn Of Stent, Joseph Murphy
An orchestra played during the evening An
elaborate supper was served, the souvenirs be-
ing quaint little bonbon dishes Of tin.
Mr. and Mrs. Tierney were assisted in re-
ceiying by Mrs. J. r. Case, Mrs. Joseph Muir
ply and hrs J. W CoiEett
Miss Annie Fitzgerald and Peter Gilardin
were united in marriage last Thursday even
ing al the Church Of the Immaculate Concep-
tion. Rev. Father F. X Morrison officiating.
Annie Gilardin and Daniel Hurley. The
church ceremony was followed by a small re
ception 70 few intimate friends at the resi-
dence Of the brides cousin, Mrs T. A. Deasy.
in East Oakland.
DR.. Frederick Peabody VIII deliver lee
ture on American Archaeology before the
Starr-King Fraternity on Thursday, evening,
September II. DIT. Peabody is professor OF
archaeology and ethnology at Harvard Uni
versity and a member Of the advisory COM
mittee for the department Of anthropology of
the University Of California.
The lecture viii be illustrated. It is free
to members OF the Starr King, but a small
admission fee will be charged TO the general
public.
Miss Cornelia Stratton entertained some of
the girls Of the younger set at luncheon this
week her guests being Miss Clarisse Lohse.
Miss Ethel Kent. Miss Ann McElrath, Miss
Jessie Craig Miss Airline Johnson, Miss
Marion Walsh. Miss NOEL &c Cola, Miss LII
lie Rued. Miss Lefty Barry ana Miss Ruth
HoughtOn.
The T. NJ Smiths are expected home the
latter part Of this month Miss May Burdge
and Miss Nightingale, who have been abroad
for the past year or two. will return with
them.
Mrs. Henry Buffers will take her two
youngest daughters. Misses Marguerite and
Marie, 70 New York early next month, where
she will place them in finishing school.
Mrs. George Doubleday has returned to New
York
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Continues water Case

OAKLAND. Sept I2.-Judge Z. c. Hart
Of Sacramento has continued the matter
Of the settlement OF the bill Of exceptions
On motion for a new trial in the suit of
the Contra Costa Water Company against
the city Of Oakland from September Is
10 September 21
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
80 London to Lecture.

OAKLAND. Sept. I2.-Jack London viii
lecture under the auspices Of the Social 6
list party. at 1000 Broadway, Sunday even
ing. September - at S o'clock. His sub
ject VIII be. THE Class Struggle" The
nnhlic Is invited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
Russia,s Gold Holdings

Bank of Russia gold holdings at the
time of the last report. now on hand.
amounted to $S7S $4,000. a gain over the
previous report Of $4,SS0, 900, and over the
same date last year of ST., $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13
CONGREGATIONAL PASTOR
TO ADDRESS UNITARIANs
The Rev. ]. K. Mclean Will Occupy
the Pulpit of His Friend, the
Rev. T. I. Hosme

BERKELEY, Sept 12.-The unusual
spectacle Of q Congregational minister
addressing the congregation OF a Unitar-
ian church is to take place tomorrow
morning at the First Unitarian Church.
The Rev. J K Mclean, for many years
pastor OF the First Congregational
Church OF Oakland and president Of the
Pacific Theological Seminary, is to take
the place in the pulpit Of the First Uni
tartan Church usually held by the Rev.
F. L Eosmer, who viii of7iciate to-mor-
row az the Stanford Memorial Church.
Both ministers believe that they can
change pulpits with perfect consistency
and when spoken 10 about the unusual
occurrence said they had thought CT 1t
simply as a fair exchange and in line with
the Observation-Disclosures Of the times.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-13

The total amount Of nuts shipped from
the Amazon valley so far this season is
1883 tons. and has been about euually d.
vided between Europe and the United
States.