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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Yards Established
by Rockefeller
Company.
John Hague to Be
in Charge of
Big Plant.

OAKLAND, Aug. 26.-The Standard Oil
Company has established its shipyards
and the headquarters of its fleet at Point
Richmond. The company has decided that
it will have a fleet OF oil carrying vessels
and inspection a general superintendent
has been imported from the East nd a
shipyard has been located.
When the Standard Oil Company made
Point Richmond the site of its oil refinery
and the terminus of its pipe line from the
Kern County fields 1t became necessary
to have a shipyard to care for its fleet of
oil carrying vessels. This fleet did not
consist of simply the ships used for car
rying oil to and from coast ports, but was
composed of vessels that called at Orien-
tai ports and island ports and ports that
stretched from Alaska to Panama and
from Point Richmond to Yokohama.
John Hague has been appointed general
superintendent of the ship interests Of
the Standard Oil Company on this coast.
with headquarters at Point Richmond.
Mr.. Hague has been o., here for short
time and gradually assumed the manage
ment of the shipping interests. He will
not only have charge of all repairing of
vessels but also of the construction of
such new vessels as may be needed.
This means that the oil shipping inter-
ests of the coast will center at Point
Richmond. This is no inconsiderable mat
ter, for there are never less than two and
generally half a dozen vessels belonging
to the Standard Oil Company at the
wharves Of Point Richmond. from now
on II is proposed to build the vessels that
are to be added to the oil fleet at the
Point Richmond yards. The keel Of a 300
foot oil carrying barge was laid this week
and the shipbuilding works are now in
full operation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Lady cur.on,s fstofane Parrot.

LONDON. Aug. 26.-When Lady Cur
zon was so very i'll at Walmer Castle
she had a pet parrot that was present.
ed to her by a native soldier in India
Missing her ladyship for days, the bird
commenced screaming so furiously that
1t became a nuisance to the household
and had to be removed. Lord Curzon,
knowing what a birdlover the Duchess
of Connaught was and how carefully
she had her pets attended to, decided
to present the parrot TO her. But dur
ing Lady Curzon's illness 1T had been
left In charge of some servants. with
the result that it's vocabulary had been
enlarged by the addition of a choice
assortment OF profanity. In It's royal
surroundings it's manners did not mend
and new habitation had to be found
for it~because the duchess would not
have her other parrots demoralized.
The parrot is now on it's way to India
to it's original mistress. On the voy-
age over it will be kept out of the way
of the sailors, and 1T is hoped that be-
fore 1t reaches its destination it will
have forgotten how to swear
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
BERKELEY TAX RATE FIXED.

BERKELEY, Aug. 26.-The Town
Trustees last night fixed the tax rate
for the coming fiscal year at So cents
on the hundred dollars, a reduction of
15 cents from last years rate. The
rate is that recommended by the Audi
tor in his budget submitted to the
Trustees fortnight ago. The School
Department, which asked for an in
crease in its apportionment. was given
25 cents, the same as last year. The
high school gets l cent more than last
year. but the grammar schools are re-
duced / cent, making the total for
schools the same. The increase of more
than two millions In the assessment
roll is expected TO give all funds. how
ever, more money, and so the schools
may find that all their necessities will
be provided for. The total increase in
the towns income will be about $4,000.
This will give the schools about $500
more this year than last.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Captain Corwin Heads the List.

SEAGIRT, N j., Aug. 26.-When
cease firing was sounded at 6 o'clock
this evening in the military rifle tour
nament it was learned that Captain
Corwin of the Seventy-drst New York
Regiment has retained his place at the
head OF the list of competitors. Captain
Corwin's total for the slow fire and
rapid fire stages is 266 out OF possible
500. Sergeant Scott of Illinois is Sec
ond with 262. The total scores of the
leading six competitors in the slow fire
and rapid fire stages of the national In
dividual match follow: Captain Cor
win, New York, 266. Sergeant Scott, IL
linois. 2G2i Sergeant Stiles. fIaine. 259;
Lieutenant Colonel Reichelderfer,
Washington, D. c., 257; Private Durand,
Massachusetts, 25G; Sergeant Short,
New York. 256.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Burglar. Busy I'm Paris.

PARIS, Aug. 26.-These are the
halycon days of the Partisan burglar.
The fashionable residential quarters of
the city are practically deserted, save
by an occasional somnolent concierge
or domestic on board wages. and the
police are so taken up with the "puri-
fication" of the central boulevards that
their attention is somewhat distracted
from outlying sections. Statistics given
of the number of burglaries committed
during the summer months. when Pa
risians are out of town, are almost ap-
palling Two hundred burglaries daily
is the figure, and the plunder is esti-
mated at 10000 francs s(S000) day.
Were this rate maintained the year
through the annual loss Of Parisians
would amount to 14.5O0.00o francs (s2.-
9O0000).
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
.SOPHS AF TER
THE "FRESH|ES'
Newcomers at Stanford Are
Compelled to Do Queer
''Stunts" i'm Encina Hall
COLD BATH AT NIGHT
Hazing Limited Because of
Objections of Faculty and
Rules of Student Body
Special Dispatch to The CAN.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Aug. 2s.-<
The poor "freshie' of the Stanford Uni
versity who. iwells in the large dormt-
tory for men. Encina Hall. has already
been subjected to the hazing. which
has become a fixture at the institution
despite the efforts of the faculty TO pre-
vent 1t. 1t is thought this year the
committee on student affairs will use
more stringent means to compel the up
per class men to abate the severity OF
former years
1t has been the custom in past years
for the sophonores to call u gathering
OF the entrants in some conspicuous
place, and then pick some green" ap-
pearing candidate and elect him class
president. The unfortunate candidate
Is made the butt of the entire college
community. This is one of the customs
which will be abolished by the faculty.
The famous candle rush In Encfna
Hall reached such an extreme last year
that lit IS doubtful if il will be allowed
this semester This event was an at
tempt upon the part of the freshmen
and sophomores to throw each other
into the bathtUbs. which are situated
at either end of the corridors In the
dormitory. At one time a rail upon
the fourth floor was SO strained that q
precipitation OF the entire struggling
mass to the floor below was narrowly
prevented.
The freshmen have been obliged to
perform Stunts" calculated to remove
all traces of freshness and dignity.
Footraees in the corridors clad only IN
their night garments. have been par
ticipated in by members of the 90 class
Whenever a sleepy youngster has pro-
tested he has been thoroughly awak-
ened by immersion In not over warm
water.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
r,woux Tcnor pe,ert. Family.

FLORENCE. Aug. 26.-Signor Bouci,
the famous tenor, has created ter
rible scandal by eloping with 19-year
old Nellie Berteili. daughter of the d.
rector of the VarlungO Observatory.
Bonci is married and has four children.
He and the Bertellis have been on the
most intimate terms for twelve years,
and had combined in renting the Villa
Galbi. at Vallombrosa, for the season.
Bonci's chauffeur says the girl. veiled.
boarded his automobile at Vallom-
brosa in the middle Of the night and
was driven to Padua. where Bonci sent
the chauffeur back to Florence, saying
he and the girl were going to Vienna
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
OFFERS PENNIES
To PAY FINE
Little Girl Brings Her Saw
ings Bank Into Court to
Satisfy Demand of Law
JUDGE is AFFECTED
Miss Laura Found Guilty of
Riding Wheel on Sidewalk,
but Judgment IsSuspended

BERKELEY, Aug. 26.-The heart OF
Judge r. 6. Edgar was touched to-day
when little Laura Blake. a pretty 12-year-
old girl, came into court. crying bitterly
and carrying IN her hand savings bank
which she proposed TO use in paying her
me for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.
The savings bank contained exactly
a s5, all the money that Laura possessed.
and with 1t she believed she could satisfy
justice and perhaps escape the possibility
OF being sent TO jail All Of child's ter
ror of THE jail" was evident in Miss
I,aura's face as she stepped into Judge
Ddear's courtroom, and her tears flowed
freely eS she made her way into the in
closure reserved for prisoners at the
bar"
Little Laura, barely able to mount and
ride wheel. was detected by police
ofaoer last night riding her bicycle on the
sidewalk near her home in North Berke-
ley. She was arrested and directed to
come into court to-day.
IN the savings bank that Laura carried
was q collection OF dimes. nickels, pen
mics and q few quarters. The wealth rep
resented the child's idea OF a fortune,
and yet she was prepared TO give il all TO
satisfy the demands Of justice and go
free.
Judge Edgar smiled as the testimony
was being taken in Laura's case, but
when ths little maid put her box Of
money on the table and sobbed out her
desire 70 "go home" the smile on the
face Of the Judge faded away and some
thing suspiciously like a mist Of unshed
tears" came into his eyes.
II guess Miss Laura" said the grave
and august court. that you will not
again violate the law. and that we won't
have TO take your savings bank money
to-day You may so for this time"
To the clerk Judge Edgar said: "Judg-
ment suspended in the case of Laura
Blake"
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
NELSON DONS THE GLOVES.
Boxes Four Fast Rounds With Bob
Lund1e, the Amateur

LARKSPUR, Aug. 26.-Two weeks
more and the great fistic battle between
Britt and Nelson at Colma Nelson is
In excellent condition already and hs
Will have no trouble In reducing his
weigh to the required 133 pounds. All
the sporting fraternity. with the excep-
tion OF the Gardners. have retnrned
here and have settled down to work
Nelson. who attended the Gardner
Ryan hight at Colma last evening. was
unable to make connections with the
late boat from San Francisco Instead
or going out with the boys he retired
and enjoyed a peaceful slumber. while
the others were popping corks In honor
or Gardner's victory Bat arrived here
about midday. ate hearty and healthy
luncheon and then glanced over the
papers. His manager. Nolan, did not
return. remaining in San Francisco to
settle the referee question The public
did not see Bat do his daily stunts on
the open-air platform to-day, as Nolan
gave orders TO do work in the GYM
nasium. The corner posts OF the out
door ring have not been covered with
padding and IL Nelson or his sparrinx
partner should be showed violently
against an unpadded post he might be
injured
At o'clock this afternoon Battling
entered the gymnasium and went at his
work with force and vim Bob Lundie
wrestled bout with Bat and they had
an interesting four-round sparring
bout Although Bob Lundie is a clever
amateur. Bat seemed to play with him
as cat does a mouse Lundie shot a
heavy left-hander into Nelson's ribs
and another heavy one on his nose. The
last of the fourth round was fast and
some telling blows were exchanged.
Murphy, who was keeping time AT the
end OF each round would say. Time to
trot around and show your calves
Battling kept busy during his stay in
the gymnasium Tomorrow afternoon
Lundie and Angeli will stand up before
Bat, each for two three minute rounds
Later on he will have two sparring
partners. each man sparring two three
minute rounds. making six three-min-
ute rounds each day He will do some
fast work with the man who will
be his partner during the last two
roundA
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
HEARS MCMILLAN CASE.

OAKLAND, Aug. ga further hear
ing Of the suit OF Stewart Mcmillan
against Alameda County for the recov-
cry OF $4,000 he alleges is due him by
reason Of a contract with the Board Of
Supervisors for the discovery Of prop
critics left of the assessment rolls by
Assessor Henry p. Dalton was had be-
fore Judge Ellsworth this morning, but
the case was not completed and went
over into next month. Attorneys for
McMullan are trying TO prove that he
lived up TO his contract and earned the
money.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Girl Sew. with Her Tongue.

BERLIN. Aug. 26.-Dr. Rubenstein Of
wertheim- on the Main makes state
ment concerning a girl. IA years of age.
who. being paralyzed in all her limbs.
is, nevertheless. able to write and sew
with her tongue. She has accomplished
these feats by sheer patience and will
power Taking the thread in her
mouth she is able to knot 1t with her
tongue She threads the needle, and,
resting her arm on the linen or cloth,
sews rapidly with her tongue and lips.
In three weeks she has executed de-
signs on silk several yards square.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

OAKLAND. Aug. 26.-The following
marriage licenses were issued by the
County Clerk to-day: Harry n. Arnold,
25, San Francisco. and Martha A. Row
ley, 25, Red Bluff; Manuel d. Lewis,
25, and Emma E. Perry, 20, both of
Oakland; William L. Kinney, "a, Berke-
ley and Annie Nj. Graham, 20. Boston,;
Eli e Biddall %, and Pearl r. Kaiser,
II, both of Berkeley; Sherman Jones.
26, and Vera NJ. Dodge, %, both OF San
Francisco. Daniel r. Meek. As, and Eva
E. Bierke, As. both of Oakland; VIII
liam Mark, 26, and Bella Patton. 23.
both of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Freshmen Disnppoint Coach.

BERKELEY, Aug. 26.-Disappoint-
ment is expressed by Coach Knibbs over
the number of freshmen who reported
for football practice last night, when
narily at least fifty candidates for
places on the freshman team come out
at the beginning of the year. Only
twenty-five signed the roll last night.
This is hardly enough to make two
teams, and Coach Knibbs says that un-
less more men come out the prospects
for a freshman victory over Stanford
are Door
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27

BELLMAN FESTTyAL--The Swedish Sing
ing Society of San Francisco and Oakland viii
hold its annual Bellman Festival and picnic af
6hellmound Park Sunday. September B a
grand musical programme Will be rendered In
continue all day and until IL D. m These
annual Bellman singing festivals OF the society
have become very popular and are attended
by several thousand Scandinavians
SANGUENITTI FOUND IN HOSPITAL
During the time that Mrs. Sanguenitti was
worrying about the disappearance OF her hus-
band from his home at S43 Mission street he
was an inmate of the City and County Hospi-
tai to which place he went for treatment His
condition was such that the medical officials at
that place recommended his removal to the
Aims House.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
coUNCILMAN RETURNS HOME.

OAKLAND, Aug. 26.-George Fitzger-
aid, president of the City Council Of
Oakland has just returned from Alaska,
where he went to inspect a number OF
mining claims owned by q local COM
pany, of which he Is one Of the largest
stockholders. Councilman Fitzgerald
says that while he had most enjoy
able trip. he is glad to get back to
Oakland. On his way from the North
he paid short visit to the exposition
at Portland.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
ITALIANS IN srARBING AFFRAy.

BERKELEY. Aug. 26.-Two Italians.
Todrara Rosaro and Sam Karallo. en-
gagged in a stabbing affray last night
at Third and Delaware streets in West
Berkeley. Rosaro was badly cut about
the head and applied to Justice Edgar
for a warrant for his assailants arrest.
Karallo escaped and has not been seen
since last night. a feud has existed be-
tween the men for a long time. OF
which the affair of last night was the
outcome
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Mis-. sutton Confinues to win.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 26.-The seventh
annual tennis tournament for the tri-
state championship of Ohio, Indiana
and kentucky opened to-day under the
auspices of the Cincinnati Tennis Club.
A large crowd witnessed the playing:
The chief interest was in the match
between Miss Mae Sutton Of Pasadena.
Cal, the worlds champion, and Miss
Frances Smith of this city. Miss SUIT
ton won easily.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
THE pIvoRCE iIILL.

OAKLAND. Aug. 26.-charging that
her husband has failed TO provide her
with the necessaries Of life. Isabel L
Hannameyer brought an action for di-
rorce against William S. Hannameyer,
q teamster. She asks for the custody
OF the two children, alimony. and the
division OF the property. said to be
worth $4,000. A final decree OF divorce
was granted to-day to Alexander *.
Percival from Mary B. Percival for de-
sertion-
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
No steeplecha.ing This season.

LONDON. Aug. 2s.-Mrs- Adolph La
denburg. a wealthy American widow.
who is quite in Ine social swim here.
will not go to Ireland this fall for the
steeplechasing. to which she Is de-
voted. Indeed she has been compelled
to practically give up riding because
she is suffering from rheumatism. She
will shortly undergo course of treat
ment at Carlsbad for her complaint.
If the waters prove efficacious 1t is her
present intention to return to the
United States in October.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
FUNERAL OFF MICHAEL p. pooLAN.

LIyERMORE, Aug. 26.-The funeral
of Michael z. Doolan, a pioneer resi-
dent of Alameda County, who died last
Wednesday at his home in Doolan Can
yon, where he had resided for the last
tnirty-seven- years, was held to-day from
ST. Michael's Church of Livermore at
~ a. M. Michael Doolan was a native
of New Brunswick and at the time OF
his death was 73 years of age. He
came to California in 1868 and settled
in Livermore Valley, In the canyon
which now bears his name, where he
has ever since been engaged in farm
ing The deceased leaves a widow and
seven children, George l.. Doolan, a
member OF the Oakland Police Depart
ment; William j. Doolan of Livermore,
Miss Margaret Doolan. Miss Clara
Doolan, Mrs. W. ]. Collier. Mrs. w. p.
Martin and Mrs T. NJ. sTwohey
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
SPECIAL MUsICAL sERVICE.

OAKLAND, Aug. 26.-Speciai music
will be feature of the service at St.
Andrews Episcopal Church at Twelfth
and Magnolia streets tomorrow even-
ing. 20 for q Closer Walk With God"
will be sung by Myles B. Foster. and
Harry Rowe Shelley will sing "Hark,
Hark. My Soul" The duet, How
Lovely Are Thy Messengers" by Men,
delssohn. will be sung by T. E. Kent,
barytone, and Easton Kent. soprano.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
CELEBRATE TENTH ANNIVERSARY.

OAKLAND. Aug. 26.-The members
of Colonel John b. Wyman Circle. La
dies of the G. A. r., Department of CAL
ifornia. celebrated the tenth anniver-
sary of the establishment of the circle
last night at Loring Hail. The de-
partment president, Mrs Abbie Krebs,
and the members of the department
staff attended the anniversary celebra-
tion. An excellent programme was
rendered.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27

CUT BY FALL FROM wAGON.-nar,s,
Martinelii. 1927 Leavenworth street. 80
cery wagon driver. wac slightly tnitIred N
runaway yesterday. The lines became en,s,a
sled under the horses tail and the frightened
animal bolted down Polk street from Sar-a~
mento. Martinelll was cut on the faca A. ~.
fall from the wagon. - III
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
WIFE FEARS FOR LIFE.

OAKLAND. Aug. 26.-Junius Nc
Chesney an osteopath living at $40
Vernon street. was adjudged insane
this morning by Judge Ogden and COM
mitted to the Stockton Insane Asylum
His wife testified that he tried to choke
her night before last and afterwards
turned on the gas and tried to kill her.
He is 46 years Of age.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
ROSWELL FAY
DIES AT HOME
in FRUI IT1ALE

OAKLAND, Aug. 26.-Roswell Bishop
Fay, the father-in-law OF Supervisor
j. r. Talcott. died last night at his
home In Fruitvale. aged 81 years
Death was due principally to the raw
ages of age, the deceased having been
in good health almost up to the time
OF his death. Mr.. Fay was a native OF
Vermont and had resided in Fruitvale
for the last twenty years, having come
to California from his native State in
1885.
According to the wishes of Mr.. Fay
his remains will be sent to Vermont
for interment In his native State. The
deceased leaves two children--Alfred
c. Fay and Mrs J. r. Talcott.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Regret. Youthful Genero.ity.

LONDON, Aug. ga Norwich man.
who has wife and ten children. called
this week at the house of a woman to
whose daughter he was engaged seven
teen years ago and demanded the re-
turn of articles which he gave the girl
while he was counting, her. As he did
not receive them he smashed the WIN
dows.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
shasta Pioneer Dies.

ALAMEDA, Aug. 26.-Timothy Dris-
coll, who settled in what Is now Shasta
County fifty years ago and was prom
inent in the early history of that re-
gion, passed away this morning at the
nome of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Shed.
24S2 Buena Vista avenue. He was
native of Ireland. aged 80 years. and
leaves besides Mrs. Shed, another
daughter and son-Mrs. Kate Klein
and John Driscoll. The remains will
be taken to Redding for interment.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
ALI.EGED swINDLER CAPTUREp.

brough. a drug clerk wanted by Con-
stable ]. w. Dumas of Fresno on a
charge OF defrauding an innkeeper. was
arrested this evening at the corner Of
Tenth and Washington streets by De-
tective Kyle, and is now being held
at the City Prison. awaiting the ar
rival of an officer to take him back to
Fresno.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Death OF an oId-,rime Actress.

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-Mrs. William
Redmond, formerly a well-known act
ress, died yesterday at her home in
Piermont, N. Y, of a complication of
diseases. She was better known by her
stage name, Mrs. Thomas Barry.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
pioneer Oakland Man Called by Death.

OAKLAND. Aug. 26.-Melville W..
Holmes, who for many years has been
assistant superintendent of the Oak
land Street Department, died last night
at MS home, Az Hawthorne avenue,
aged 81 years. The, deceased, who was
q native OF New York, had resided In
this city for more than a quarter OF d
century. Before coming to California
he was engaged in the business OF
mining in Nevada. Besides his widow.
he leaves three children-Percy
Holmes, Mrs. Thomas W. Emigh Jr.
and Mrs. Milton Emigh, the latter be-
ing the wife Of Patrolman Emigh OF
the Oakland Police Department. The
funeral will be held at 2:3O p. m. to-
morrow from the family residence un-
der the auspices of Oak Leaf Lodge, n.
o. u. W., OF which the deceased was a
charter member. Interment will be in
Mountain View Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
Death Calls n Physicinn.

HOLLISTER. Aug. 26.-Dr. George c.
Porter, a prominent ply sician of Hollis
ter, died yesterday at his residence here.
He was a native of England and aged 81
years. He leaves a widow.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27
FIRE IN SAN RAFAEL.
Department Fights Dangerous Blaze at
Gas Works.

Gus Works.
SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 26-What might
have been a disastrous and dangerous
fire broke out in the roof of build
ing containing a gas generator at the
works of the San Rafael Gas and Elec-
trio Light Company this afternoon.
Owing to the numerous wires about the
place the tiremen were obliged TO use
great caution in using the fire hose.
Fearing an explosion of the gas in the
generator kept many curious ones from
approaching the fire too closely. The
damage is nominal.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27

THROWN FROM WHEEL.-Ida jackson.
415 street. was thrown from her bicycle yes
tempted to ride in front of She was treated
at the Emergency Hospital for a laceratet:
xxnlnd of the breast.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-27

JOHN GRACE MIssING.-John Grace,
home early yesterday morning and up TO an
early hour this morning failed to return. His
family has asked the police to aid In the