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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
SHIPS OF War
IN OCEAN RACE

NEW YORK, May s.-News of an
other big ocean race. in which seven
big United States battIeships partici-
pated, was brought to-day by the bat
tleship Alabama, which arrived in
command of Admiral Charles III. Da-
Wis, and will go to the navy yard to
be overhauled because of the poor
showing which she made in the con-
test. The ships were coming UP the
coast last Saturday and were about
200 miles south of Cape Henry when
the word was given for speed test.
For two hours Ii was nip and tuck.
BY that time excitement was running
high on the battieships; the speed con-
test had developed into a race. Final
ly the Massachusetts, and the Alabama
began to fall behind and when the sig
nal ending the race was flashed both
these vessels were far In the rear
The Alabama, which has the record Of
being one Of the fastest battleships In
the navy, was fully a mile and a half
behind the Massachusetts.
At the finish the battleship Missouri
which had drawn away from the 9TH
ers, was only 73 miles south of Cape
Henry, having covered 126 miles in the
eight hours.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
KILLED v HILE
MOVING House

OAKLAND. May g. Pinned under
q house which he was moving and
which had slipped from the timbers
supporting it. Joseph NJ. McCrea, q
housemever by occupation and resid-
ing at 921 Twenty-fourth street, met
q horrible death to-day at Haywards.
He was caught directly under the
center of the house. whittier he had
crawled to replace one of the support
ing tinbers. He was terribly crushed,
his neck, back and both legs being
broken.
McCrea was moving a dwelling from
Castro to B street. in Haywards. and
after some distance had been traversed
some Of the supporting timbers slipped
and the house began to settle. While
McCrea was under the structure to
replace the timbers IL suddenly settled
nearly a foot. giving the housemover
no time to escape. When workmen
finally released the body it was found
that McCrea had been crushed from
head TO foot.
The body was removed to the branch
morgue at Haywards, where an in
quest win be held.
McCrea was 80 years Of age and
leaves a widow and five children. No
arrangements have as yet been made
for the funeral
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
College Events Are
to Be Under
Control.
President Decides
That Scheme
Is Good.

BERKELEY, May S.-The execu-
tive committee of the Associated Stu
dents has undertaken the control of
all social, dramatic, fraternity and
musical entertainments to be given
by the student body of the University
of California. This action was taken
at a meeting tonight, when resolu-
lions were adopted declaring that the
indiscriminate giving of many differ
ent functions or activities OF college
life often resulted in the detriment
of college life"
The resolutions then appealed to
President Wheeler, asking that the
control of such functions be vested
either in the president of the univer-
sity or the executive committee OF the
Associated Students and that no such
entertainments or functions be al
lowed without permission being asked
for and obtained from either the pres
ident of the university or the execu-
tive committee that initiated this
move.
Then followed list of activities of
college life that are TO be subject to
such control, the list including every
thing that is in any way connected
with the student body Of the univer-
sity, even to the class affairs. frater-
nifty affairs and everything that car
ries the name of the University of CAL
ifornia or is participated in by the
students. President Wheeler has re-
ferred the question back to the exec
utive committee and has told them
that he has no objection to their as
Stunning such control.
This is a revolutionary move and of
so sweeping a character that Ii will
create discussion. 1t was taken by
the regular representatives of the stu
dent body, but it is certain that but
few of the students knew what was
being done If the executive commit
tee stands by its action nothing can
be given by the undergraduates or in
the name of the university except that
application be first made to the exec
utive committee and permission be
granted by them. This move was
caused by the fact that there has been
a growing tendency toward class and
fraternity social events. and that there
have been occasional charges of pro-
fessionalism connected with some OF
the college societies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
MRS. STEVENS
THEIR GUEST
Head of the w. C. L. u. Enter
tanned by the Members OF
the Society in PalO Alto
LUNCHEON IN CHURCH
Visit Is Paid to Stanford
University, Where Special
Organ Recital Is Given
LUNCHEON IN CHURCH

PALO ALTO. May s.-Mrs. l. NJ ".
Stevens, national president Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
and Miss Anna Gordon. national vice
president at large, were guests OF the
local w. G. T. u. to-day. They were
received In the parlors Of the Baptist
church The address OF welcome on
behalf Of the society was made by Mrs
G. r. Alden. while Rev. L. p. Russell
welcomed the visitors on behalf Of the
churches. Mrs. Sturtevant Peet, State
president OF the W. C. t. u. was pres
ent and also a number Of county on
GERS from different parts OF the State.
An elaborate luncheon was served in
the church, at which were present all
the pastors Of the town and their
wives and the members of the local So
ciety. At the close of the luncheon
brief addresses were made by Mrs. Ste
vens and Miss Gordon. The visitors
were taken for drive to Stanford Uni
versity and a special organ recital In
Memorial Church was given oy Dr.
Blodgett. the organist.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
NAME OF THE UNIVERSITY
TO BE CAREFULLY GUARDED
Associated Students to Direct
All Future Amusenae71ts.
UNIVERSITY
JOURNALISTS
ARE ADVANCED

BERKELEY, May Steward has come to
the men who have worked for their university
on the college daily during this term in the
form of promotions the staff to take effect
next term. L. d. Bohnett will be editor In
chief and Samuel Hellman managing editor.
A. c. B. Fletcher is to be news editor; e.
vollmer. exchange editor: H. A. Lane. athletic
editor. Miss Kate O'Neill will represent the
women students on the staff associate
editor. Special work as associate editors will
be done by E. w. Locher. E. I. Fisher NJ.
A. Dernham and f. Simpson. Associates in
charge of regular issues will be Edwin ].
Loeb. p. s. Thacher, L. A. Macarthur. A.
KohIberg D. L. Levy j. NJ. Burke, T. Will
hanson and c. K Hardenbrook.
The Schiller memorial services in the Greek
Theater on the campus have been postponed
until Sunday afternoon. May 81. The half
hour Of music In connection with the memorial
services will be provided by Miss Purlensky
and the Hinrichs Orchestra
The hearing of H. Peterson and L. W.
Parker. the former of whom is a senior. ar
ing the field day. will be held before Justice
Edgar tomorrow morning. The young men
attempted to watch the field day from the
disputed the order. the result being that su-
perintendent of Grounds Bolton and deputy
the Town MarshaPs office and made formal
charge against them. Ball was given by each
one. The entire affair Is made the subject of
a vigorous editorial in the Daily Californian
to-day severely crticizing the university police
men.
The final examination OF Mooshegh Way
goung for the degree of doctor of philosophy
was held to-day at the chemistry building.
The degree will be awarded later.
The annual Grafton before the Phi Beta
Kappa Society will be delivered this year on
May 16 by Professor A. 7. Murray, professor
OF Greek at Stanford. at Hearst Hall In the
evening. The public will be invited to at
tend.
The Young Mems Christian Association
cabinet" at the university has voted to turn
over all the Galen Fisher fund collected this
year 10 the Japanese hostel fund. The money
will be used to build dormitories for Christian
Japanese students in colleges in Japan. The
amount involved Is about $500.
The university rifle team has elected A. c.
Thode captain for next term and ]. A. Burgess
manager.
The university has recently been visited by
two distinguished agricultural experts from
washington D. c., DIR. B. T. Galloway. chief
OF the bureau OF plant industry. and DR.. w
H Evans chief Of insular stations. Or. Cal
loway is here to secure more perfect CO.
operation between the agricultural experiment
stations of the State and the Federal Govern
ment Dr. Evans is en- route to Hawaii.
where he will conduct extensive Investigations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
GIRLS ARREST
KILLS FATHER
Aged Negro Dies From Shock
After Learning Daughter
Is Accused of Stealing
TAKES DISGRACE HARD
Prisoner Is Ida Spear, Fiji
teen Years Old, Who Was
Employed as a Domestic
TAKES DISGRACE HARD

OAKLAND. May S.-Shock from the
arrest Of his daughter. Ida Spear, 10
years old. for theft. killed Charles
Spear an aged negro, who died this
morning at his home, SIS Henry street
Literally broken-hearted was the dis
consulate parent when he learned from
the detectives that his child was &C
cused of stealing. 1t was only few
hours after her arrest that the end
came. The old man bemoaned bis
chiId's fate and told the police in
scbs and tears how he had tried 10
keep his daughter in the ways OF rec
titude.
The blow was too hard for the ven
erabie negro to bear. He sank under
il until death relieved him OF his woe.
The girl was arrested on charge
Of having stolen jewels from Mrs. w.
Baxter. l4l9 Myrtle street. by whom
she had been employed as a domestic.
The stolen articles. a diamond ring and
two stickpins, were recovered by Detec-
lives Kyle and Quigley. The police say
the girl is guilty Of similar thefts
from other employers. Her father was
S. years old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
Killing Is SUED
FOR A DIVORCE

OAKLAND, May s.-The troubles of
Cora B. Killing and her husband, Will
liam A. Killing, former secretary Of the
Y. NJ c. A. Of this city, eliminated
to-day in the institution of divorce pro-
ceedings against King on the ground
of desertion. They have been married
since 1882 and have one child, 16 years
of age, of which Mrs. King asks the
custody, as she alleges her husband is
not a proper person to have the charge
Of IT, She says he can earn $3.50 a
month and asks SIS a month alimony.
Annie Rae began divorce proceed
ings against Frederick Rae, alleging
that he had frequently threatened to
take her life She also states that he
is guilty of habitual intemperance.
Sidney 6. Mitchell has asked for a di-
vorce from Ellen Mitchell for desertion.
Mrs. F. E Johnson was granted an
interlocutory decree of divorce from
Amos Johnson for desertion-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
Young Ladies' sodslity Formed.

PALO ALTO. May s--The Young
Ladies Sodality of the Blessed Virgin
was organized at st. Thomas Church
last night, with fifteen charter menu
bers. Miss Katie O'Leary was elected
project, Miss Celia McGoyern first as
sistant project, Miss Louise McGovern
second assistant. Miss Anna Ruth sec
rotary. and Misses Harrer, Twombley.
O'Leary and Mccormick consulters.
Rev. Father Sasia of st. Ignatius
Church. San Francisco. delivered a
lecture on The Heroes and Heroines
of History" He was assisted in the
service by Fathers Serve and Burns
of ST. Patrick's Seminary and Father
Bernard McKinnon, pastor of St
Thomas
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
COUNTY LIKELY
TO WIN SUIT

OAKLAND, May 8.-Although he
has not yet rendered his decision,
Judge Ellsworth this evening init
mated that he would have to decide
against c.. S. MacMullen in his suit
against Alameda County for $780,
7s0 so, which he claims is due him
by reason of an alleged contract with
the Board of Supervisors. whereby he
was to receive half Of the taxes upon
property he could discover that had
been missed from the rolls for three
consecutive years.
The case came I'D for trial to-day
and the communication written by
MacMullen to the Supervisors that by
exporting the working rolls he could
save the county considerable money
and the resolution of the board au-
thorizing him to go ahead with the
work were introduced and read. The
proofs and the allegations OF both
sides were submitted and this evening
Judge Ellsworth stated that In the
first place he had a great doubt as to
whether the working roll which
MacMullen was to expert was a book
recognized by law and, secondly,
whether the Supervisors had the right
to employ any one to do the work of
the County Assessor.
s According to the terms OF the agree
ment he was to expert the working
rolls It is Judge Ellsworth's opin-
ion that there Is no such book, and
In this connection he said; 1T is my
opinion, gentlemen, that the contract
is illegal, for the Supervisors have en-
gagged man to expert something thai
does not exist. I. however. will give
you further time if you wish it be-
fore rendering my decision"
As Attorneys Chapman and Kellogg
representing MacMullen, wanted fur
Their time the matter was put over to
week from next Friday for further
arc11rnent upou this pOint.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
PROGRESSIVE WOMEN
HAVE STREETS CLEANED
Take the Matter Entirely I'm Their
Own Hands I'm South San
Francisco.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, May 8.
The women of South San Francisco
have decided to take into their own
hands the task of identifying the
town. and the work they have already.
done is excellent assurance that the
result will be permanent and crafty
ing. South San Francisco numbers
among her buildings many beautiful
homes disfigured by unsightly, poorly
cleaned and neglected thoroughfares-
AS a first step in improving the ap-
pearance of the town many or the
most prominent local women, asking
no assistance from the men. organ
lied themselves into a Women's I'M
provement Club Their next step was
to hire a force of iaborers to clean
every street in town, removing debris.
weeds and Instructions. which were
carried away in teams This work
done. South San Francisco presents a
new appear ice.
The women intend that the work
shall continue. Those prominently in
terested in the movement are Mrs w.
j. Martin, Mrs. r. K. Patched. Mrs.
H. G. PlyuIire, Mrs. A. Hyding and
Mrs. T. Eikerenkotter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
GENERAL SHAFTER LOOKS
AFTER HIS CUBAN WARD
Goes to Grass Valley to Note Prog
ress of Lad He Is
Educatinr

GRASS VALLEY. May S.-GeneraI
Shafter is making a short visit here
with friends. He will remain until the
middle of the week His visit pri-
marily Is to look into the progress
made by the Cuban lad he brought to
California on his return from Cuba
after the Spanish-American war. The
young man is gaining a professional
education here. He is bright and pop
ular. Several prominent citizens gave
General Shafter a reception tonight
at the home of his host. DIR. W. @.
Thomas. Tomorrow Shafter will be
ing district.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
JU TOY LOSES ON APPEAL
TO FEDERAL SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, May s.-In the
case of Ju Toy the Supreme Court of
the United States to-day held that the
decision Of the Secretary Of the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor is
final in Chinese exclusion cases. Ju
is the son of Chinese parents. but
claims to have been born in the Unit
ed States. His exclusion was ordered
after a temporary visit to China and
he took the case to the Federal courts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
SHADE TREES FOR ROAD
LEADING TO MILL VALLEY
Arbor Club of Sausalito to Aid In
Giving Beauty to the
Highway.

SAUSALITO. May s.-The Arbor
Club of this city Is doing much good
work toward identifying Sausalito and
the surrounding country, and is max
ing arrangements in conjunction with
the Outdoor Art Club OF Mill Valley
TO plant towering shade trees no either
side of the highway between this city
and Mill Valley.
The members of the Arbor Club
have been working industriously for
the past six months in maintaining the
old squares and improving the new
ones. Trees have been planted in UNI
sheltered places which, when grown.
will beautify the city. The personnel
OF the board of directors of the club Is
as follows: CaptSin J.. c. Cantwell,
president: Frank Findley. secretary;
Charles Haynes. treasurer; Starr Kee-
Ter and w. G. Morrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

Harry Squire. charged with arson.
was convicted of attempted arson in
the first degree, with recommended
ton of mercy. by a Jury In Judge
Lawlor's court last night On No
vember 10 of last year Squire fired a
saloon at lie Eddy street because the
proprietor owed him money and was
about to sell the place. Sentence will
be pronounced on Saturday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
new RAILROAD
TO The COAST

NEW ORLEANS, May s.-The Colo
RADIO Southern, New Orleans and Pa
cific Railroad filed charter here to-
day to build a railroad from New Or
leans to connect with the Colorado
Southern and thence to the Pacific
Coast. The charter bears the names
of local directors. but gives no mixing
as to whether these are or are not the
real hackers of the plan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

MILL VALLEY. May S.-The men,
bers Of the Congregational Church OF
this place are planning concert for
Friday evening, May IS, to be given
at the Outdoor Art Club house. fine
programme Is promised and the MEM
bers of the church are working hard
to make the affair a success.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
USED HIS CANE ONLY WHEN
CLEVELAND WAS PRESIDENT

MARYSvILLE, May s.--James
Rayse died to-day. He was 81 years
of age. He was a strong Democrat.
When Lincoln was elected President
he said he would never put his cane
on the ground until a Democrat was
elected. During Cleveland's adminis-
tration he used his cane, but at other
times carried the stick under his arm.
He was a mining man and made and
lost several fortunes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
w. b. Frederick killed by Car.

OAKLAND. May s.-W. B. Fred
erick, who was one of the proprietors
Of the Frederick Paint and Paving
Company, was struck by an electric car
at East Fourteenth street and Four
teenth avenue this afternoon and died
this evening at his home, $50 East
Twelfth street. Frederick was rs years
of age and could not stand the shock.
The car was LOG Of the Alameda line,
in charge Of Motorman Fred Trathern.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
DIR. Staples on Trial.

JACKSON, May s.-The trial of DIR.
Staples has been in progress for the
last eight days. The prosecution has
not yet closed its case. 1t is not likely
that the case will go to the jury this
week, as important witnesses for the
people are yet to be examined. DR..
Staples is accused Of having murdered
his wife
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

CHICO, May S.-Perry Hinkle.
contractor of Oakland. who for sew
eral months has been engaged in SUI
perintending construction work on
the Phelan ranch near Chico, was
found dead in his bed this morning.
Heart trouble was the cause of DEATH
His widow and children live In Oak
land.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09
Impaneling Jury in Murder Case.

A jury is being impaneled in Judge
DUNES court to try the case of Henry
Smith, charged with murder. Seven
Jurors were accepted yesterday. They
are John Stokes, Lyman A. Kelly,
Henry E. Pennell, Henry Dietrich,
William j. Byrne. Henry Euler and
Harris Anixter. Smith shot and killed
Joseph Mccain at Taylor and Eddy
streets on January H. Mccain had
made offensive remarks about Smith
mother and sister. who conduct a
shady resort at III Taylor street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

SEA FOAM LIBELED.-John s. Hume nIed
libel yesterday In the United States District
Court against the American steamer Sea Foam
to recover 5000 damages to the schooner Del
Norte in collision with the Sea Foam on
Anrf "a.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

MARRIAGE LIcENsES-Oakland. May g.
Tee following marriage licenses were issued
by the County Clerk to-day: Edward Kent
g. Los Angeles, and Mary Thomas, 2S San
Francisco Thomas z Henderson, over n
and Mary z. Athron, over Is. both OF Oak
land: William s Findiey. 2e. and Cecilia
CunniReharn, "A. both OF San Francisco; WIZ
liam ]. Hubbard 80 and Rose F. Tibbais
80 10th Of San Francisco; Joseph s. Dutra
.. CenterTilie. and Austila Silva, is, San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

WILL LET OHTRACTS.-Oakland. MAY s.
TIE Oakland Board OF Education this evening
received many bids for construction of new
school buildings and viii award contracts at a
special meeting tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

The Home Club is planning something for
next Friday evening. that is rather unique in
club entertainments dinner for the Mayor.
the members Of the City Council and of the
Board OF Education and the Superintendent OF
Schools. Ladies also will enjoy this feast
OF reason and flow OF SOUL and with 20 many
shining lights about the board the dinner will
no doubt be a notable
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

The weeks end will bring with II the whist
tournament that the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers is man
aging and which is scheduled to take place at
Alcatraz Hall, May Is at $40 D. m.-rail-
road, time. There will be delay for belated
travellers and those who hope to make prize
run" would better arrive before the whistle
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

On Thursday of this week the Kings DauRh
tiers will give the annual reception at the
Home for fncurables out on Broadway. These
receptions always well attended and are
generally most enjoyable affairs. A programme
Of music will add to tie pleasure of the
occasion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-09

Mrs d. B. Hunter has sent out cards for a
large reception for May "a at her home on
College avenue, Berkeley.
Another Berkeley affair that promises 70 be
Interesting is tea that the Delta Kappa
Epsilon Fraternity Is to give at the .frat'
house on ciass-day, May is.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1905-05-18

The schools belong to the people
and will be what the people make
them. 1t is a mistake to suppose that
school officers and teachers are the
only ones that have to do with the
making of the schools. The people
set the pace for the teachers and
school officers. If school officer
does not meet the ideals of the people
ne is turned out at the first election.
III a teacher does not meet the ideals
OF the people the teacher is quickly
reached through the school officers.
SO it gets back TO the people in the
end. The man that thinks the schools
are not good. enough should set him
self about having them improved. II
is astonishing how much one person
can do to improve the. schools when
he sets himself about it.-Henry f.
Thurstou.