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The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Want Board to Appoint.

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.-The Builders
Exchange and the Masters Builders
Association have requested the Board
of Education to appoint the superin-
tendents of construction of new school
buildings instead of allowing the archi-
tects to name the overseers. The board
has deferred action on the request un-
til the sch6olhouses and sites COM
mittee has reported on it.
Charges made against J. p. Garlick
principal of the Lincoln School, and
Miss Sparks. a teacher, by DR.. Rich
ard Fricke, touching the disciplining
OF his son. Edward Fricke. have been
investigated by the board and dis
missed. The committee on rules and
regulations reported that proper steps
had been taken by the principal and
the teacher to correct insolent conduc1
Of the boy
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
MAKE A FIGHT
OYER MATERIAL
Rival Contractors at War
Over the Relative Merits OF
Concrete and Brick Work
SCHOOL BOARD DELAYS
Directors Postpone Action
on Bids Until They Can
. Decide Regarding Matter
SCHOOL BOARD DELAYS
Oakland Office San Francisco Call
1915 Broadway, Jan. "a.


1016 Broadway, Jan. "a.
There is battle on between the
contractors of Oakland for the privi-
lege of building the foundations to
the new public school buildings short
ly to be erected. in Oakland. The con-
test wages between the cement men
and the brick handlers. Each side
has made strong fight, the re-
suit being that the Board of Educa-
ton has been called upon to decide
whether concrete or brick founda-
ton is best.
The situation unfolded itself last
night before the board when bids were
opened for the building of the foun-
dation of the new Franklin School.
Bids for both brick and concrete were
called for, the result being that, to the
surprise of the board and its archi-
tects, the brick men came in with
some low figures. The architects had
believed the brick bids would be much
higher than the concrete. More than
that, there was wide range of diff
ference in the brick bids that gave
rise to considerable comment.
Childs & Arlett, at $4,000, were
lowest on brick, and D. E. Browns
bid of $4450 was the lowest for con-
crete. The highest brick bid was
that of McPhee & Co., $59S2.
The board wrestleds with the prob
lem and after much discussion de-
ferred action for two weeks. Mean
while the board will try to get expert
information on the subject of con-
struction materials.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call,
214S Center street, Jan. "a.


Gone with handsomer man is,
ia effect the message that Christian
Werren has received from his wife, a
woman of sixty years of age, who has
eloped, he says, with Fred Trosch,
thirty years her junior.
Mrs. Werren and Trosch have been
missing since last Saturday. He was
a boarder in the Werren home in the
hills of North Berkeley. The woman
drew her husbands savings from the
Union Savings Bank of Oakland on
Saturday, smuggled her clothing from
the house and left Werren to mourn the
loss of a wife and the savings of a
lifetime.
On the very day that Mrs. Werren
disappeared there was to have been
a wedding anniversary celebration in
the Werren home. Thirty-five years
ago the Werrens were married: Last
Saturday friends of the family had
been. hidden to a feast and generally
good time in the Werren household.
The guests gathered, 3 prepared to
congratulate Mr.. and Mrs. Werren, but
there was no hostess ITO receive them.
Instead. Mr.. Werren, bewildered and
in agony of mind, informed all who
came that his wife had disappeared
and he feared that she had not gone
away alone.
The would-be merry-makers left and
Werren remained alone all of Satur-
day night The next day he ascer-
tained that Mrs. Werren had drawn
from the bank the joint savings of the
couple. that her clothing had been re-
moved from the home and that she
had been seen at the saloon of j..
Canel6ng on San Pablo avenue with
Trosch on Saturday morning. He then
was convinced that his wife had elopsd.
The, Werrens. conducted a hotel and
drinking place in North Berkeley, on
the road to Contra Costa County. They
were regarded as picturesque old per-
sons, Each was a Swiss; he 66 and she
60s years old Their resort. was atfavor-
.ite ground for merry ymaking by the
university students, who knew the
place well.
ETrosch was "a lodger in the Werren
home. The old Swiss proprietor was
Jealous and suspicious of his attentions
Trosch left the place. The elopement
is supposed to have followed
j. Camelong, the San Pablo avenue
saloon-keepef referred to by Werren,
SAYS that he saw Mrs. Werren and
,Trosch together Saturday morning.
The Werrens were old friends and pa
irons of his. He states that he was
informed by friend that Mrs. Werren
was seen at the Sixteenth street station
In Oakland Saturday evening, prepar-
ing to board a train.
Mrs. Werren was a participant in a
sensational shooting affair at the resort
last spring, in March. A masked high
wayman demanded that she deliver up
the money in the till. She refused and
MAS shot through the breast. 1t was
thought that she could not live, but
ually recovered and Is now perfectly
well, while her aged husband, who
|.nursed her back to life and strength,
is feeble and bent with years.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
GIRL REFUSES
MEDICAL HELP
Peculiar Death of Miss
Vekander to Be Subject
of Coroner's Investigation
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call.
214S Center street. Ian. "a.

2148 Center street, Jan. "a.
Because of the unusual circum-
stances in connection with the death
of Miss Flora Ann Vekander, a young
woman who died this morning In her
room in the Thomas block on Center
street, the Coroner has ordered an in
quest held next Thursday morning.
Miss Vekander was Christian
Science devotee She refused the aid
of all save believers in that cult when
disease attacked her two weeks ago.
She was threatened with pneumonia.
but received no treatment or attention
e. H. Twight of the agricultural
who is a Christian Science believer,
and his wife. The Twights reside in
the same building with Miss Vekander.
Miss Vekander's brother. a viticul-
tIral expert, who graduated from the
State University and is now employed
as an expert at Sacramento, was sent
for last Thursday. He states that his
sister was of an extraordinarily firm
temperament, secretive and independ-
ent, so that his entreaties to have her
provided with regular medical attend
ance were unavailing. She had made
out document directing preparations
for the disposition of her body in event
of death before he came.
- The exact nature of the young
.wcmans ailment will be determined at
the inquest, though it is believed to
have been pulmonary disorder that
-ended her life.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
JUNIOR CLASS
ELECTS WOMAN
AS PRESIDENT

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.-For the first
time in its history, the junior class of
the university. last night elected a
woman as class president, Miss Sue A.
Ross being honor'ed. An the other class
offices with the exception of that of
sergeant at arms were flied by women
The result of the election was as fol-
lows: Miss Sue Ross, president; Miss
Florence Ward, vice president; Miss
Gladys Meyer, secretary; Miss Helen
Parker, treasurer: w. r. de Leon, SER
geant at arms: auditing committee,
Miss Mary Nelson. Miss Marian Nor
row and Miss Wright.
Professor Walter E. Magee, in charge
of the department, of physical culture
at the university, has agreed to take
the part of the Mikado in the opera of
Gilbert & Sullivan, which the Pry-
tanean Society of women students will
present for charity sake, at the Mac
donough Theater in Oakland next
month.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
SOCIETY WILL
HEAR POPULAR
SINGER AGAIN
BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE.

OAKLAND Jan. 24.--Happy the maid or
matron who had not planned anything for
to-day, for ii required real courage this after
noon to venture out into the steady, insistent
rain that not only came down in sheets, but
hitting the pavements. splashed up again to
do double damage. Fortunately to-day had
been allowed a sort of breathing spell for
the smart set, preparatory to the big events
that are scheduled for the rest OF the week
So most of have accepted the moist con-
dition of the weather very philosopbicaliy to-
day. while sending up feryent petitions for
sunshine to -norrow-for tomorrow Mrs. Seth
Cushman's s. friends have been4 promised rare
treat. Mrs. Cushman, Olive Reed that was.
has planned musicale for fifty or more old
friends and ii has been long since her
beautiful voice has been heard here those
lucky enough to be on her invitation list are
anticipating an afternoon of rare pleasure.
This is to be the first OF series OF home
concerts that Mrs. Cushman will give. so
that all her friends will have opportunity
to hear the popular singer again. She will
be assisted tomorrow by Mrs. Ernest H.
Hueter, Mrs, John Ramsey Hunter Miss
Lita Schessinger and Mrs. John ID. Sibley
Mrs. George H. Perry will accompany the
singers.
Another card club has been added to an
already long list of such Organizations. Mr.:
and Mrs William Lynham Shiels will be the
first host and hostess. and the members will
be entertained by them on Thursday evening,
February 2. at their Jackson street home.
Among those invited to attend this first meet
ing are: MIR. and Mrs. Charles b. Wingate.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Macdonald Mr. and
Mrs Henry A. Buffers, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Lacy Brayton, Mr.. and Mrs. Beach Carter
Souie Mr. and Mrs. George w, McNear. Mr..
and Mrs. r. Augustus Bray, Mr.. and Mrs.
Aipheus Clement.
dozen Oaklanders We're entertained by
Mrs william Gruenhagen yesterday at lunch
con- The affair took place in her apartments
at the Colonial and charming In every
way Mrs. Clark F. Goddard; the guest
of honor and the other guests were: Mrs.
Allardt Mrs. John D. Sibiey. Mrs. Coombs,
Mrs L. Ghiradelli. Mrs. w. W. Standeford,
Mrs William r. Davis. Mrs. Harold Warwick
Mrs James A. Johnson, Mrs. John Gwin.
Mrs E. NJ. Herrick. Mrs. Arthur Brown and
Mrs. Charles Mau.
The dancing set is looking forward with
pleasure to the Country Club cotillon. which
takes place tomorrow night. Considerable in
terest has been manifested in this dance and
as the programme will include the old-fash-
ioned quadrilles and german or two, there
will probably be some genuine fun. When the
young people OF to-day, who are two-stepping
through life eliminated the quadrilles and
lancers from their social menu. they cut ou.
a lot of real enjoyment that only the old
timers know anything about.
Mrs. John Irwin (nee English) is spending
the winter with her aunt. Mrs. William D..
English
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY
OAKLAND.
1915 Broadway.
Telephone Main 1888.
BERKELEY.
2f4S Center Street.
Telephone North ~.
ALAMEDA.
1885 Park Street.
SANTA CRUZ BANKER LOST
MONEY IN ROULETTE GAME
Hotel Man Paid Losses and Check
Drawn by Loser Is Protested.
Suit on Trial.
1885 Park Street


Hotel Man Paid Losses and Check
Drawn by Loser Is Protested.
Suit ON Trial.
A Santa Cruz banker, who played
at roulette game and lost $1,000, ana
a prominent hotel-keeper OF the same,
city, who. drew a check for the loss
and took the bankers check In return,
only to have 1t protested, were the
parties to an interesting case heard
and taken under advisement by Judge
Seawell yesterday.
j. c. C. Leonard, proprietor of the
st. George Hotel at Santa Cruz, sued
H. s. Demfng for $1,000. Deming an
swered that Leonard had sublet
room in his hotel to ]. p. Peakes and
therein a gambling game was con-
Quoted. Deming played roulette, first
borrowing $100 from Leonard ana
then giving checks for his successive
losses, which aggregated $1,000. After
the game Deming was anxious that the
bank should not know OF his unror-
tunate dalliance with fortune and he
had Leonard draw a check for $1,000
for the gamblers, giving his own check
to Leonard for $1,000 to cover the loan
and the losses. Dening's check was
drawn on the Donohoe-Kelly Bank. In
San Francisco and was assigned TO, j.
S. Harlan, one of the gambling firm,
who left for this city on the first train
in the morning following the trans
action of July 10, 1903, to get the
paper cashed, but he was met with
refusal ,Deming said that he had
frequently offered to pay the 800 bor-
rowed from the hotel-keeper, but
would not stand for the other loss. He
testified to these facts yesterday and
Leonard was also on the stand. He
admitted that he had let quarters to
the gamblers, but denteo that he was
interested in the profits of their game.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Upholds Action of Mayor.

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-The local
BARRIERS Union has adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions regarding the re-
movai of distractions by Mayor Oh
ney:
OAKLAND Cal. Jan. %. 1905 Whereas.
Mayor Olney has commenced a street and
sidewalk cleaning crusade thereby causing the
removal OF many signs. including barber poles.
be 1t
Resolved, By BARRIERS Union No. 134, in
convention assembled, that we approve of afore-
said action of the Mayor: and be it further
Resolved That we petition the Mayor of
the CITY of Oakland to also cause the removal
OF bootblack stands telegraph and telephone
poles and all distractions to pedestrians
Adopted January 16. 1905
GEORGE X. SMITH, President
BEN LITZENsTEIN. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
SAYS HUSBAND
WAS JUSTIFIED
Witness Tells Jury He Be-
lieves L. d. Campbell Did
Right When He Shot Wife
WANTS PRISONER FREED
He Says Woman Was a Flirt
and Persisted in Keeping
Man in Much Suspense
WANTS PRISONER FREED
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1016 Broadway, Jan. "a.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, Jan. "a.
Testimony in favor of Lemuel d.
Campbell. charged with the murder Of
his wife, was introduced at the trial
of the case to-day. 1t is the en-
deavor of the defense to show that
mental worry. over his wife's actions
caused him anguish. Three witnesses
were put on the stand to tell the state
Of mind of Campbell months before
the tragedy occurred. To all of them
he talked and expressed the wish that
she would leave him alone.
Although divorced, she called him
up daily over the telephone and upon
one occasion she threatened him with
a knife.
In regard to this affair A. w. An
selnfi, butcher, for whom Campbell,
worked. said:
Mrs. Campbell either came around to the
shop . Or Ca called ed him up nearly every 1 day y y, I
back room and she had pistol and pointed
u at Campbell. told her to get out and
took the pistol away from her and put 1t
into drawer. AS she went out she took up
knife and made stab at Campbell and cut
nj mis- APP apron. l then put, her out OF the shop, shop
saw her with a man on one occasion and told
Campbell and he cried.
On cross-examination the witness
said that he and Campbell had been
friends for long time, and he added:
'I want to see justice done him, and
I believe he was justified in doing
what he did,
j. &. Swart, a druggist. who acted
as physician for Campbell, gave testi-
mony in his favor, and Dan Mccarthy,
saloon man at the Sixteenth-stree
station, testified that Campbell often
cried over the misdeeds of his wife and
also told him that if she ever rang
him up to tell her that he was not
there.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
COLUMBUS BANK ELECTS
TWO NEW DIRECTORS
designations Of Giannini and Cavag-
naro Are Accepted and Success
sors Are Promptly Named.

Changes were made in the board of
directors of the Columbus Savings
Bank yesterday. A. P. Giannini and
Joseph r. Cavagnaro resigned. c.
Sirocco of Sutter Creek, Amador
County, and DR.. c. Barsoth of this
city were elected directors to succeed
them. This second change in the
board in a short time made some talk
in the Italian colony. The explana-
ton given by members of the majority
of the board is simple, being that. Gi
annini and Cavagnaro are paid en-
ployes of the Bank of Italy and that
the Bank OF italy gave them the
choice to remain with but one of the
Italian banks of the city. They chose
to remain with the Bank of Italy. 1t
was reported yesterday that A. Chi
chizola would resign from the director
ate of the Columbus Bank. but he did
not. The explanation given by Attor-
ney Cavagnaro of his and Giannini's
designations is that they found them
selves in the minority and concluded
that it would be better to withdraw
from the Columbus Bank.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Want to Be Happy.

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.-Rose Batters-
by was granted a decree of divorce
from John j. Battersby, a planning
mill employe of Berkeley, this morn
ing by Judge Hall on the, ground of
wiIlful neglect. He was accused by
her of squandering his money for
drink and leaving her without the
necessaries of life.
Albert l.. Sanford has begun an ac-
ton for divorce against Ida o. San
ford on the ground of desertion. They
were married at Carson, New, in 1902
and he states that she left him the
same year.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Boy Persists in Thefts.

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.-George Mat
theson, IA years old, residing at 649
Linden street, San Francisco, was ar
rested to-day on a charge of stealing
bicycles. Beton Robinson saw the boy
take his wheel from a stand on
Twelfth street, near Broadway. Rob-
.inson overhauied the youth who was
escorted back to the place after he
had said. II took the wrong wheeI, !"
and, mounting another one, rode off
rapidly. This bicycle, however, be-
longed to Edward Carroll, 1852 Camp
bell street, who also saw the theft and
captured the persistent young thief.
The boys parents were notified.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Rival jailed; Wife Repentant.

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.-J. H. West, a
Pullman Car Company porter.
charged with stealing William Wig
gins wife and personal effects, was
taken to the City Prison this morning,
having been returned in custody from
Merced, where he was arrested Sum
day. Mrs. Virgins is stranded there
and has written to her husband that
she is ready to come back and be for
given.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Haywards school Bonds Sold.

& HAYWARDS, Jan. 24.-The Hay
wards Trustees last night opened the
the Improvement of the Laurel Com
mon School. The bonds amount to
$500. Six bids were received, of
which that of the Oakland Bank of
Savings was the highest, being
1864 SO, and the bonds were accord
ii>gly awarded to that institution. The
other bidders were: L. C. Morehouse of
San Leandro, the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank OF Oakland. the Bank Of
Haywards, the San Francisco Savings
Union and the Nevada Bank of San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Famous Guests at University,

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.-Two distin-
guished guests from abroad were en-
tertained at the State University to-
day and third notable man. an
American, is announced to be present
at meeting at the university to-mor-
row. The foreigners are M. A. Cobb
of Australia and Ettoreis Pals of Italy.
The American who is coming to-mor-
row is Poultney Bigelow, who is to
lecture to the students
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
ALAMEDA EDUCATOR WINS
HONORS IN THE SOUTH

SAN DIEGO. Jan. 24.-Professor Dun
can McKinnon. principal of the High
street School. Alameda, has been elect
ed principal of the San Diego High
School to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Harley p. Chandler.
who resigned on account OF sickness.
Professor McKinnon is a graduate of
the Brunswick State Normal School
and Stanford University.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
RAINS CAUSE LAKE IN
WESTERN ADDITION STREETS
Many Ducks Swim in Temporary Pond
at Corner of Fillmore and
Sacramento Streets.

The lake-like condition of the
streets at the corner of Fillmore and
Sacramento streets during the recent
rains caused one Of the wags in that
locality to turn loose in that tempo
rary. pond lot of tame ducks. The
result was that the following sign was
posted up against the telegraph pole:
s25 reward for arrest and conviction Of any
one caught shooting this preserve without
a permit from Board of Public Works.
A great crowd gathered around the
pond and the ducks, but the admoni-
ton published in the sign prevented
any one from taking a shot.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
MORPHINE MAY HAVE CAUSED
THE DEATH OF MISS MCKEE
Possible That She Accidentally Took
an Overdose to Alle-
yi3fa Pain

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Jan. "a
The undertakers who embalmed the
body of Miss Mary K. Mckee, who was
found dead in a Pullman berth on a
Santa Fe train on Sunday night, be-
lieve that her death was not due to
natural causes and intimate that NOR
phine was used. There was no inquest
here as the death occurred outside the
county.
An undertaken in Alameda, Cal, tel
ceraphed last night asking that the
body be forwarded. 1t was accordingly
sent to Mrs. L. b. Chase Of Alameda
tonight. 1t is possible that Miss Nc
Kee took an overdose of morphine to
alleviate some pain and with no
thought of suicide.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
Rainfall In Oakland.

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.-The rainfall
for the last twenty-four hours was "a
Of an inch. making a total for the
present season Of 16.39 inches. This
is nearly double the amount of rain
which had fallen at the same date last
year, the total precipitation to January
"a having been s.67 inches.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25

BRINGS ANOTHER SUIT.-Oakiand jan
24.-Suft was brought by Attorney Gavin Nc
Nab for the Continental Building and Loan
association against Rosina and Joseph Groas-
ser TO dispossess them of some property at
Merrill and Putnam treets in Fruitvaie It
Is alleged that the Groassefs are In possession
OF the land without right or title and that
the same belongs to the plaintin.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
LAND IRREGULARITIES
ALLEGED IN COLORADO

A United States Commissioner Ac-
cused of Accepting Illegal Fees
for Filings.
DENVER, Jan. 24.-Judge Moses
HaHett of the United States District
Court to-day issued a warrant for the
arrest of c.. A. Morning, United
States Commissioner of Routt County.
Colorado, on a charge of acceptine
illegal fees in connection with land
filings. The issuance of the warrant
followed an investigation which has
been made by a special agent of the
Interior Department.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
JUDGE SUSTAINS LAWYERS
OBJECTIONS TO A JURY
Clerks Failure to Certify to List Gives
Man Accused of Manslaughter
Short Respite.

SAN RAFAEL, JAN 24.-The trial of
the people against Francis McGrath
charged with manslaughter, came UP
in the Superior Court to-day. The at
torney for the defense objected to the
jury panel on the ground that the
clerk had not certified to the lists.
Judge Lennon sustained the objection.
and called another jury for week from
to-day.
McGrath recently killed Quartermas-
ter Taylor of the cutter Bear in a street
fight.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25

JURY ACQUITs YoUNG.-Bert Young was
acquitted by a jury In Judge Cooks court
yesterday on a charge of assault with intent
to rob He was represented by Attorney George
D. Collins 1t was alleged that on October 2
Young and another man took Vincent May Of
$50 Howard street to a room in lodging
house on Market street and attacked him with
the intention Of robbing him.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
MARRIAGE L1cENsEs-o Oakland. Jan.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Oakland. Jan. "A.
The following marriage licenses were issued
by the County Clerk to-day: Homer c. caId-
well, over 21 Gallipoiis o.. and Lena Ehr-
hardt. over 49, San Francisco: George r.
Allen. over a. Oakland, and Laura Charles
over IS, San Francisco: Edward Bremiiler. 81
Rpd Alice McInnis, 30, both Of Napa; George
Aunedy II. and Ethel Hubert. H. both Of
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24--The House COM
mittee on Naval Affairs to-day authorized fav-
orable reports on the Senate bill providing
dental surgeons for the navy and the House
bin to increase the efficiency OF the hospital
corps Of the navy.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-25
TOWN IN THE PHILIPPINES
ATTACKED BY LADRONES
Contract Surgeon j. A. O'Neill Killed
In Raid on San Francisco de
Malabon

MANILA. Jan. 25.-The town of
San Francisco de Malabon, in the
province of Cavite. was attacked by
Iadrones last night. Contract Sur
geon j. A. O'Neill was killed.