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The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Los ANGELES CELEBRATES.
Flint Speaks at the Chamber OF
Commerce Banquet.

Los ANGELES. Feb. z2-washing-
toms birthday was celebrated at the
sixteenth annual banquet Of the Los
Angeles Chamber Of Commerce to-
night at Turner Hall It was one OF
the most elaborate functions Of the
kind ever given in Los Angeles. Plates
were laid for 450 guests H. O'Mel-
vaney acted as toastmaster and the
principal speakers and their toasts
were: Senatcr-elect Frank p. Flint.
Good Citizenship; Professor ]. H.
Foshay, George Washington; c. o.
Whittemore Of Salt Lake, general
counsel of the Salt Lake Railroad,
Salt Lake and the City by the Sea,
and Edwin II. Hart of Berkeley. Cali
fornia."
There were a number of prominent
residents OF Salt Lake present. having
come through on a train over the new
Salt Lake Railroad, arrived here this
morning. Among them were /. II.
Farnsworth. F. S. Harris and former
Governor Wells of Utah. The hall was
beautifully decorated with flowers.
palms and the national colors.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
REPUBLICANS TO OPEN
CAMPAIGN AT WEST OAKLAND
Big Meeting Planned for Tonight at
AIcatraz Hall. With Many
q E'eafuI.Ps

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.-The Republi-
cans intend to open their campaign at
West Oakland with big meeting to-
morrow night at Alcatraz Hall. 1t
will be for the western ends of the
Third, Fourth and Fifth wards, and
the Central Committee has planned
several features that are not usually
in the line of political meetings.
Frank X. Mott. candidate for
Mayor, will be present and will make
the first public declaration of the
campaign. He will be followed by
many other Republican candidates,
who will make three-minute ad-
dresses.
There will be musical numbers and
a few special features by some local
men, who are interested in the cam
paign, including Kendall Fellows.
Robert Yates. who is one of the
most popular of the Republican lead
ers of West Oakland, will be president
of the evening.
The Republican City Central Com
mittee will hold another meeting this
week to complete the programme fol-
the campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
NEWS OE ALAMEDA COUNTY

MANY FRIENDS MoURN.-Oakland Feb
22-The funeral of Miss Jennie Shields took
place this morning from the Church of the I'm
maculate Conception. The ceremonies were
conducted by Rev Fathers Nolan Morrison
and Dempsey and there was large attend
ance OF friends.
the condition of Sheriff John n Bishop to-
day Mr.. Bishop was In such bad condition
yesterday that he was actually at deaths s
door and any Improvement to-day no mat
ter how slight, is much in his favor.
WINS AN APPOINTMENTS Oakland Feb
attorney Of this city. has been appointed local
attorney and district manager for the Fidelity
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF Pennsyl-
vania. His headquarters will continue to be
in Oakland. He viii not abandon his law
practice.
sCHooLBoY RUNAwAYs CAUGHT.
land Feb 22-Edward Mullin IL years old
ana Emmett Mccarthy. 16 years of age both
of San Francisco. started on a tour Of the
world last night but were halted at b. street
station by Patrolman Pardee He sent the run
aways to the City Prison and their parents
were notified
CHURCH CELEBRATES wAsHINGToN's
BIRTHDAY Oakland. Feb. % The Union
street Presbyterian Church celebrated Wash
ington's birthday this evening with a little
entertainment In the chursh parlors. Mrs
.Mooaberry ..ts gave lecture on China and the
plniDed
POLICEMAN CAPTURES BRIDE.-oak-
land FEB 22-Poleeman W. ]. Hodgkins. a
brother OF Chief of Police st. Clair Hodgkins
to- day married Miss Harriet H. Kispert The
Rev. d. r. Baker cffciated the ceremony
taking place a. the First Presbyterian Church
The bride Is a daughter of Mrs William
Kohler of 1857 Webster street.
OLD TIME BONIFACE DIEs.-Oakland
Feb. 22-Pierre Chapeland. who for many
years conducted resort at Golden Gate died
suddenly to-day at his home. S54 Sixty first
street, stricken 1t Is supposed. by asthma
into an arbor where his wife found him diving
He was 81 years old. native OF France.
JOHN w. NYLANDER's FUNERAI.-Ala-
media. Feb 22.-The funeral OF John w Nv
lander. a Park street business man was haId
to-day from his late home Clinton avenue
The remains were taken to the Swedish
Church in Oakland. where services wero held
that were largely attended by members ~
Oakland Camp Woodmen OF the World viii
which the deceased had been affiliated rntern
ment was in Mountain View Cemetery
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
DRIVES AWAY
WRONG BUGGY
Lively Comedy of Errors Re-
suits From Mistake of a
Woman Who Goes Riding
DETECTIVES ON TRAIL
Sent Hunting for the In
nOcent Cause of a Wild
Upset of Holiday Quiet
OAKLAND once san Franclsco call

Oakland ONCE San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, Feb. p.
Like farce comedy plot was the
experience to-day OF Mrs George Cook.
guest az the Glenwood Hotel. IN her
effort 10 take an afternoon holiday
drive 10 San Leandro. Mrs. Cook en-
joyed the outing. but very innocently
set the detective department ar police
stable owners much worry and spoiled
Dr. e A Upton's day OF rest from
professional troubles
Act I In the tale OF mishaps opens
with Mrs Cook ordering a horse and
buggy sent TO the Glenwood from the
City Hail stables Mistake No. I Oc-
ours when the rig Is sent 10 the Hotel
Metropole- Almost simultaneously DIR.
Upton had telephOned TO Gates stable
for horse and buggy The vehicle
was sent as ordered TO Fourteenth and
Washington streets. and in front OF the
hotel where Mrs Cook was waiting
with a friend She phoned 10 the City
Hall stables and was told the buggy
had been sent as directed Seeing the
team standing in front OF the hotel
Mrs. Cook and her friend took posses
sion OF Ii. and away the pair went
toward San Leandro.
When DR.. Upton appeared to claim
the outfit il had disappeared He
rushed to the police and detectives
were hustled out They got a clew
that two women had purlOined the
missing vehicle Down the San Lean
dro road, guided by description. the
detectives hurried, but did not over
take the women. They had a beautiful
time Coming home Mrs. Cook drove
through Thirteenth street. passing
Gates stable. A hostler noticed the
rig. recognized it and summoned the
occupants TO account Explanations
were in order, and the missing vehicle
was turned In after ample apology.
The detectives returned from the pur-
suit DR.. Upton wonders whether he
has had good time celebrating Wash
ingtOn's birthday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
MEETS DEATH
UNDER WHEELS
Emil SwensOn D0dges From
i'm Front of One Train to
Be Killed by Another
HIS SKULL is CRUSHED
Had Been Looking for Work
Along the Railroad and
Finally Died ON Its Tracks
HIS SKULL Is CRUSHED

OAKLAND. Feb. z2.-Emn Svenson-
a Iaborer, was killed by a Westoound
Southern Pacific train from Napa az
$50 O'Clock this morning near tne
stock yards at West Berkeley. Sven
son stepped in front Of the approach
ing train TO avoid being struck By an
outbound train which was running on
the track upon which he had been
walking.
Shortly before the accident Swenson
had applied 10 a railroad section boss
at EmeryviIle. nearby, for work
Swenson started on I'D the track after
his request had been denied The man
was dressed as a laborer. He was
about thirty years old. A card bear
ing the name OF DR.. J. c. Spencer. San
Francisco, was found on the body The
Coroner took charge Of the case
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
ITaBI'S AGENT CLASHES
WITH FAIR OFFICIAL
Disagreement Arises as 90 the Charge
for Floor Space az Port
Innd

PORTLAND. Feb. PA disagree
ment has arisen between the officials
of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Ex-
position and Commissioner General
Zeggio OF Italy. who charges the ex-
position management with violating
the contract for floor space for the Ital-
ian exhibit
Zeggio has cabled the exposition
management that unless verbal
agreement, alleged 10 have been
entered into by Director OF Ex-
hibits Doscb. Director OF conces-
sions Wakefield and himself TO
the effect that space for exhibits at
which safes would be made would be
granted AT the rate OF 81 per square
foot and that all other space required
by the Italian Government for its ex-
hibit would be granted free. is adhered
10 IN the letter and spirit. the italian
commissioner will withdraw from the
exposition.
The written contract forwarded TO
Commissioners General Zeegio provides
for a uniform charge Of 81 for all ex-
hihits.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.-The Vernon
Heights and Lake Shore Improvement
Club will meet tomorrow evening at
the residence of A L. Stone, 245 Lee
street. for discussion of the munici-
PAL water supply question. Represent
atfves or the Contra Costa Water
company and the Bay Cities Water
Company will present arguments
The Piedmont District improvements
Club last night heard addresses on the
water proposition by Councilman a
II. Elliot, p. M. Fisher. r. p. nj.
Greeley and Attorney Bennett of the
Bay Cities Water Company
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Ro~Iand,. TroubIes Incrcn.e.

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.@wsrren
Rowland. arrested at the instance OF
bis brother. George Rowland, for en-
tering the family residence. s1s Cen
ter street. where their father killed
their mother and himself. has been
booked at the city Prison on an old
charge OF embezzlement The COM
plainant r. T. j. Flaherty OF $50 Pc
rata street, who says Rowland kept
$50 intrusted TO him TO have changed.
This will hold Warren Rowland In
jail until his brother decides whether
hs viii swear 10 charge OF burglary.
% which he has orally accused his
relative
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Women EIcct omcers.

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.-The Young
Women's Christian Association held
its annual meeting to-day and elected
the following officers: Honorary pres
ident. Nra. r. y. Brown; president.
Mrs. j. r. Ames: first vice president.
Mrs. William Kirk; recording secre-
cary. Mrs. Eliza Wolfenden: treasurer.
Mrs. Rees b. Thompson: correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. w. II. II. Graves
board Of directors. Mrs. william Kirk
Mrs. -. w. &. Gaskill, Mrs. W. H. H.
Graves, Mrs. J. Il. Ames. Mrs. George
u. Collins. DIR. II. J. Van Kirk, Mrs
r. II. Vance. Mrs. Eliza Wolfenden,
Mrs. Rees y. Thompson. Mrs. G w.
Kellogg and Miss x. r. Cole
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
GRAND ARMY VETERANS
DISCUSS COTTAGE PLAN

George HI. Thomas Post, Grand Army
of the Republic. met recently and
discussed the subject of a contribu-
ton in aid of the building OF. a cottage
at either of the Soldiers Homes of this
department, for occupancy by veteran
and wife. In the discussion it was
shown that the old soldier in going to
home for the care of veterans is COM
PEELED to leave his aged and infirm
wife at the gate of the reservation
In the Grand Army posts these scenes
of pathetic separation are vividly de-
picted to comrades, and there is q
growing sentiment In favor of a rule of
admission TO homes that will allow
husband and wife who have 'wintered
and summered' together for two score
years to go hand in hand until the
journey on this sphere ends for one or
the other. In some of the Eastern
homes. notably the Soldiers Home
maintained by Indiana, the old couples
who have fought the battles Of life to-
gcther are permitted to dwell in each
others company at the State instltu-
tiOn
1t is claimed by leading men of the
Grand Army that CaSifornia's policy of
dealing with institutions for the care
of the insane, the feeble minded and
criminals should not be applied to
homes for the care of disabled volun-
teer soldiers and sailors The State. ii is
said, derives three-fifths of the money
for the support of such homes from the
Federal Government. Moreover, the
Grand Army men insist that the allow
ance for support of veterans is not a
charity but an obligation. Mention is
made of the fact that President Lin
coin pledged the faith of the nation
that the survivors of the great con-
fiict should be cared for.
1t is predicted that the ideal home
for the shelter of old veterans will be
established in California. and that the
Government will provide the most if
not all the means for its support.
Meanwhile 1t is proposed by the Grand
Army posts of the Department of Cal
ifornia and Nevada to agitate the sub
ject Of broadening the policy of the
State in reference to methods of man.
agement.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
WORK TRAIN Is WRECKED
AND MAIN LINE BLOCKED

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.-while work
train was switching AZ Martinez late
this afternoon through spreading Of
the rails two cars were thrown across
tie main line track. A wrecking train
wss sent out from the Oakland pier
20 the scene 10 clear the wreck. Main
line traffic was blocked from about
o'clock until o'clock. No one was
Injured and the cars escaped with lit
tie damage.
AZ the overland trains now take this
route on account Of the laying off Of
the ferry-boat Solano. they were sent
around from Tracy by way OF Niles.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
DEATH TAKES
Gypsy RULER
Josiah Boswell, King Of the
Nomadic Tribe, Passes On
Mourned by His People
LIVES TO A RIPE AGE
Queens Demise Tells Upon
the Venerable Leader Of
the Band Of Wanderers
Oakland once San Frzncisoo can


1915 Broadway, FEB. zZ
After q Bfe of eighty years spent in
yoanring over two continents. Josiah
Boswell. king - the gypsy tribe bearing
bis name, b. dead at his camp IN this
city. which FOR forty years has been
the bezdqEarterB lD the United States
II the BOsBelis. BOrn q gipsy, with
ancestors NbOse romantic traits date
lack 70 the medieval ageE. this aged
cescendsDt % the wandering bands
y az hale and hearty until the death Of
his N'ife four years ago This broke
hts health.
The veners bic ruler died this after
noon ~ 2 O'Clock al the gipsy camp.
corner u. Thirty third street and san
Pablo avenue. surrounded Dy his de-
voted followers, who mourn with deep
feeling the passing on % thsir aged
leader. re Wa the last of the original
BosHriih Nho irnmigTsted more than
two score years ago from England
their native land. For many years the
BOsNelis we're At the head of the Eng
i'Hh glpeies. They could trace their
psople back ~ the fifteenth century
hen there came into the British IsIes
from the Continent the sgarthy
non1sos whose origin is said 20 have
been IN India.
The BOsweiis were attracted 70 Cali
fOrBis by the stories 0f wealth and
climate and nc fribeEmeD followed
nneir King and queen. IN Oakland they
established themselves and from here
they sent out their trading expeditions
W and down the coast. n BosweilE
gained fepute - keen. sharp traders,
but they we're accounted strictly honeEt
End we're % favor among those wirh
whom they dld business They en-
gageo principally in horse dealing.
The Old king was devoted 10 his wife
and queen. II var almost four years
sgo - . day that she lost her life IN
an accident being thrown out Of
bDRgy. After her death Boswell de-
cilned slowly. He was then seventy
Elk Year, old end he felt keenly fhe
lOgE Of his spouse. Of late be had been
sinking and was under the care Of a
physician % the end.
Of BOswells family there remain two
gOns and q daughter Ten Of the Bos-
wells and their immediate family lie
~ rest IN beautiful plat IN Mountain
View Cemetery. where the aged chief
VIII be buried. His body VIII be placed
in y fine coffin. no expense being
spared by hig retainers 70 give him a
burial ln keeping with his rank among
them. Their own peculiar funeral Gus
toms VIII be observed. But these VIII
be supplemented by the solemn rites OF
the Episcopal Church. u which the
BOswells. from the time 81 the estab-
lighlng of the Church of England have
been communicates.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
LIQUOR SAID TO BE CAUSE
OF ORCHARDIST'S TROUBLE
Suit for Divorce on Ground Of Ex-
treme Cruelty Filed by Wealthy
Growers Wife.

SAN JOSE, Feb. 22.-Sanford T. Car
ter. a prominent orchardist residing at
Mountain View. was yesterday sued for
divorce by Samantha, Carter. Extreme
cruelty and habitual drunkenness are
charged The Carriers were married in
Iowa in 1856, and have resided at their
present home for some time Mrs
Carter charges that for fourteen years
her husband has been coming home
drunk On several occasions she le-
clares he has locked Der out OF the
house at night. and compelled her 20
spend the night in the field
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
CURIOUS SMALL BOY
BLOWS UP GAS METER
Toys With Lighted Matches Too Near
the Device Which He Was Ex-
amining.

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.-Noonan Be-
kin is a small boy who lives with his
parents on Park way. Noonan's bump
of curiosity is well developed. Moo
nan saw his papa testing the gas
meter Papa Bekin knew where
to hold the candle.
After Papa Bekin had satisfied him
self that the meter was running he
departed. AS soon as papa was out
of sight Noonan fastened with light
ed matches to explore the mysteries
of the device. The meter blew up.
singeing little Noonan and setting the
house afire. Ivan Miller. neighbor,
came to the rescue, extinguished the
fire and saved the boy. Noonan's
curiosity was satisfied.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
v HEELAN TALKS
ON civic DUTY
Says Cities Are Ruled by
Corrupt Bosses Because
Better Glasses Shirk Polls

ALAMEDA, Feb. 22.-Politica1 condi-
tions and the lack OF civic pride on the
part Of the better class Of citizens OF
San Francisco were incidentally dwelt
upon by Fairfax H Wheelan Of that
city In an address on "Democracy's
Needs and the Peoples Neglect" de-
livered under the auspices OF the
church club of Chrtst's Church IN
Parish Hall tonight In part the
speaker said:
When we neglect our civtc duties our city.
State and nation begin to degrade and disin-
people and officials in merit. Virtue and cor
ruptson cannot be linked together. Liberty,
when once lost through de6asenent Of char
prived OF a large part OF our political heritage
by bosses who despots. responsible TO no
law and venai "a Judas Iscariot-
At our important bond election In San Fran
cisco but 40 per cent OF the citizens took
election held in August less than 40 per cent
of the registered voters went TO the polls
Conspicuous among these was every boss
criminal who looking for something or
working for Doodle. These foes TO decsncy.
honesty and justice labored from early morn
ing until late at night while so per cent OF
the citizens-and they were nearly all OF the
better class-dd not muster civic pride enough
in their municipality to even go to the polls
How would business house get itself rated
In Dun's II 1t permitted its corrupt and dis
city Is practically business enterprise on q
great scale. A corrupt boss writes your
destiny. Your destiny Is in the hands OF be-
trayers yet We stand here idle all tho day.
II Washington. the father OF his country, were
our rulers should be forced to answer.
1--WE have no rulers. we are governed BY
however, and feel that the people are great
enough and strong enough to throw inconlps-
tency from office and indecency from command.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
EXILE is GUEST OF HONOR.
Colonel John Sobieski Is rendered Re-
ception I'm Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-CoIonel John
Sobieski. great-granc on Of John So
bieski, the last King of Poland, was
the guest of honor to-day at a con-
gratulatory reception held in willard
Hall. The affair marked the fiftieth
anniversary of Colonel Sobieski's ar
rival in America. Several speakers
praised his efforts in the last forty
years for the temperance cause and
then the guest of the day told of his
exile from Poland with his mother
after his father had been executed by
the Russians
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
celebrate Half century.

OAKLAND. Feb. 22.--The Veteran
Lodge. Independent Order Of Good
Templars. will celebrate the fiftieth an
niversary OF the order I'm California at
Loring Hall in this city tomorrow
night. The Rev. c. Y. Anthony, who
was Installed In Santa Cruz on Feb
rusry 90 1855. as the first chief tenn
plar OF the first lodge in this State. will
deliver an address. Mrs. Anthony, a
charter member OF the same lodge
viii also be present.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

tAPRONERS WILL. MEET. Alameda Feb
,. The West End Improvement Association
viii meet to-norrow night IN the Wehsfe--
ftrfct WiRwam. II IL expected that political
matters pertaining 60 the coming municpa
election win receive attention
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

EAGLES LADIES' NIGHT-oakland Feb
% Oakland Acrie No. Z OF the Eagles give
A ladies' night at Maple Hall this evening
There was an address OF welcome by preel-
dent C. J. Harrington and interesting pro-
eramme then carried out. II consisted OF
addresses. music ard fec'tatlons.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
Two MINUETs.

The decorations of the hall as a
whole were splendidly conceived and
carried out with striking success. Dur
ing the evening two minuets were
danced. besides the regular programme
of dances. The frst minuet was be-
gun after the fourth dance on the card
and was participated in by Mary lie
Conte. O5: Miss Alice OConnell. '05,
Miss Edith Wilcox, '05: Miss Ethelyn
Dulin. '0s: Frank Clark, 05; William
Henry, '06: Stanley Richardson, '08.
and II. A. Englebright, '0S. The sec
ond minuet was danced after the
eighth dance on the programme. The
participants were: Miss Rebecca Nc
Nair. '0S. Miss Frida Leech. '0S; Miss
Eleanor Briggs. '0s; Miss Hazel Will
xlns. 'Os, Walter Maculey. OF: Morley
Maddox. '06, Hip Thacher, '0s, and
Edwin Loeb, '0S.
The women students added TO their
achievements during the day by issu-
inc the Occident magazine. 1t was
sold In a special Occident booth, under
The direction OF Miss Katherine Her
shey. editor in chief for this edition.
The covers of the magazine were In
black and gold. and the initiating Of
the stories was done by hand, many
girl students assisting I'm the work
N was the largest and most elaborate
edition of the Occfdent ever printed
It's contents were contributed by
women students.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

"Ccncert waltzes' .. M,c..
Nortn oea rictures ............... Strauss
Symphony Lenore ......... pars
Overture "Tannhauser'' ............w wagnar
Minuetto ....t ........... Boccherini
symphony No. ...................B Beethoven
Romance 10 -. Beethoven
COMPLETE WORKS.
Sonata; op;, 8. No. 8. major. 1eethoven hoss,l
Am Meer .............. Schubert Wilhelmi
tdl .Danzatrice Severn
Cd manson q Amour .............. Rehfeld
Vl oerendoe ........ Erdla
Among the prominent Berkeley folk who
were present last night were: Professor and
Mrs. John g. Howard Professor and Mrs w
f. Ritter. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keeler NJ.
j. r. Lynch. Mr.. and Mrs Charles Maver
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark. Professor and Mrs
fesAor and Mrs. Morley. Mr.. and Mrs. G, 2,
Dunscomb, Mrs. Maurer, Mrs Ira SoncE
Professor and Mrs. vanxirk. Mr. and Mrs
A.. g. Freeman. Mrs E. s. GRAY. Mis-.
Shaw, Mrs. r. H. Payne. The Officers of 49,
club Mrs. w. r. Pond, Mrs I IA
Wood. Miss Y. Hartley, Mrs. wadsworth and
Next Tuesday evening the clarionet and
bassoon VIII be the subjects of Mr. Mccoy's
discourse. With illustrations by ]. Kunzman
and Herr ]. Beet-.
Mrs. Irving LundborE entertained At
ard Miss Gaskill.
Mrs Willard Williamson. now OF San Fran
cisco, was the complImented guest al :
luncheon given by Mrs. Louis Ghrardelli yes
terday
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

It's the Woman who doesn't show
her age who hesitates to tell it.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23

lanw Feb 22-The new Plumbers Board Of
Examiners has organized by electng j. 3.
Cruz chairman and Stewart Gemrell secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-23
o. NEWS OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA x
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND
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Telephone Main fo5s
BERKELEY.
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ALAMEDA
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