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The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
M|NETTrs QUARTET
PLAYS IN GYMNASIUM
Beethoven's and Mendels-
sohn's Music Rendered
in Artistic Style

BERKELEY. March 21-For the first
time since the Minetti string quartet
began its concert season in the Greek
theater at the university, the weather
forced the musicians from the stone
pile up on the hill back of the campus
and made it necessary for the players
and audience to seek shelter beneath
a university roof In Harmon gym
nasium this afternoon Minettfs men
rendered a programme of Beethoven's
and Mendelssohn'S music that has not
been excelIed for fineness of musician
ly treatment. by any of the quartet's
performances, or any other perform
ance in this section for many years.
The audience was not so large as that
which ordinarily is attracted by the
concerts, but that made no difference
in the playing of the quartet. Minetti
and Verdier, Koenig and Weiss each
did his part worthily, and the result
was a well nigh perfect whole Men
delssohn's quartet in z fat, embracing
a variety of movements. ranging from
grave to gay, and calling for rare art
istry in it's Interpretation, was the first
feature of the programme Beethoven's
quartet in F was last and this exquis-
ite composition found worthy expires
sion in the playing of the Minetti peo
pie. The quartet will play but once
more this season. its last concert be-
ing scheduled for the afternoon of
April L.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
BEFRIENDS A MAN WHO
ROBS HIM WHILE ASLEEP
]. c. Truitt, Construction Engineer,
Provides Herman Myers With
Bed and Loses Valuables

OAKLAND. March 21-When J. c.
Truitt who lives at the Galindo Hotel.
awoke this morning and discovered
that he had been robbed OF more than
$40, a gold watch and a vest. he re-
gretted the kindness which last night
impelled him to share his room with
Herman Myers. whose acquaintance he
had formed few days before. Truitt
is a construction engineer in the en-
ploy of the Southern Pacific Company,
and a few days ago Myers and a COM
panion. whose, name Truitt does not
know, secured work in the department
of which the engineer is in charge.
Last night Truitt met Myers. who
declared that he had no money. and
the engineer took him to his room at
the hotel to stay over night On wax
ing up this morning Truitt discovered
that Myers had disappeared, taking
with him his benefactor's watch and
money Truitt reported the theft to
the police. and search is being made
for the alleged thief.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
DEPUTIES To CONDUCT
RAILROAD HEARINGS
I.leSrstate Commerce Com
missions New Method
for Investigations
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON. March 2l.-The In
terstate Commerce Commission has
found that its work has increased to
an enormous volume since the passage
OF the railroad rate law. and a new
method Of dispatching business has
been devised. Instead Of holding hear
ings by commissioners IN various parts
of the country. the commissioners viii
remain in Washington, and hearings
viii be held when necessary by deputy
commissioners TO be appointed in diff
ferent sections
One OF the first deputy commission
ers TO be selected viii be stationed in
san Francisco. another viii have his
headquarters IN Chicago. and perhaps
another IN St. Louis. II is probable
that prominent attorneys familiar with
conditions in their respective sections
will be appointed.
The deputy commissioners VIII have
no power in deciding any cases, but
they may be authorized 10 act as
medistOrs in minor disputes between
shippers and carriers.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
MRS. LIE CLAIR IS GIVEN
TIME TO MAKE DEFENSE
Engages Attorney in Contempt Pro-
ceedings Growing Out of Her
Talk to Pembroke Juror

OAKLAND, March 21.-The case OF
Mrs. Cary LIE Clair. who was cited to
appear before Judge Melvin this morn
ing for contempt of court in having
discussed the Pembroke case with one
OF the jurors yesterday. was continued
until Friday morning Mrs lie Clair
asked for time in order to allow her
attorney to prepare her defense A. L.
Frick will defend her.
In the Pembroke trial the day was
devoted to an attempt to prove an alibi
for the defendant on the night OF the
Stanley holdup. The prisoners father
and his brother. H E Pembroke Of
Long Beach. were on the stand
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
SHOOTS GRANDDAUGHTER.
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE
Refusal of Child to Sing Causes
Tragedy at Sac
rarnenfO

SACRAMENTO. March 21-Because
his little granddaughter. Ellen Gum,
refused TO sing a second song 10 him
Monico Echeverria shot her in the left
side and then fired at his daughter
Mrs Victoria Cato. and Miss McKenna,
before sending a bullet crashing into
his own brain. The tragedy occurred
at Second and J streets tonight The
child is lot expected TO live.
Echeverria conceived the idea some
time ago that the child had ceased TO
iove him and had threatened several
times to Kill her. but Mrs Gum. mother
OF the little girl. paid no attention 20
him During the evening Echeverria
exhibited a revolver and said he in
tended 10 shoot the child. but Mrs.
Gum took the weapon from him. While
the family was at supper he again
secured the weapon and asked the child
10 sing for him. She did so. but when
asked 70 repeat said she was tired.
Echeverria then drew the revolver and
shot her. fired at his daughter and
ended his bloody work by killing him
self
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
MEET FOR FIRST Time
SINCE THE CIVIL WAR
Two Aged Veterans Have a
Happy Reunion in
Oakland
ENLISTED TOGETHER
Join Hands Again After
Forty Years and Talk
of Old Days

OAKLAND, March 21-After q sep
sration OF more than forty years
Charles wilkins and Lloyd Harlow,
aged veterans OF the Civil War, met
by accident today while preparing
pension papers in the Offices OF former
Mayor W. r Thomas
The two old soldiers had enlisted to-
eether at Ottawa, y. y. They We're
young men then, vigorous and hlleo
with the spirit OF the war. Each went
through the struggle, and before the
muster out they We're parted
. AT the pension attorneys ONCE they
came upon each other. Harlow over
heard wilkins mention the town Of
ottawa as the place from which he had
gone TO the front
You said Ottawa? oueried the
veteran.
Yes"
why. I went from ottawa myself
with a gasp OF surprise, the grizzleo
comrades in arms stared at each other
and with quick recognition the hand
lclssps followed as memory ike
= fash broke down the barrier OF
time.
Tears streamed from their eyes as
they stood face 10 face and silently re-
called the days Of their youth. Both
men have passed their seventeen
wear. Strangely enough, each has
lived in East Oakland for years
though unaware OF the others resi-
6enoe here.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
AUTHOR MET "zAGLObA"
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Gayley Says Sienkiewicz
Found Inspiration for
Novels While Here

BERKELEY, March 21.-Professor
Charles Mills Gayley informed his class
in English at the university today
that one of the most prominent char
acters in Sienkiewicz's novels-"Zag-
loba"-was met by the Polish author
in San Francisco and there inspired
Sienkiewicz with the idea of embody-
ing his characteristics in the person
of Zagloba. The man figures in three
of the Polish writer's stories, with
Fire and Sword" The Deluge" and
Pan Michael"
The meeting between the two men. .
said Professor Gayley today, took
place in a little restaurant in San
Francisco. The original of Zagloba
was a sailor. He resembled Falstaff
in many ways. He was witty, a phi
losopher and a mountain of flesh. His
respect for women and his love of
honor and virtue were characteristics
that Falstaff lacked. The real Zagloba
met ms death in gallant adventure" "
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
JUNIOR WEEK FEST|V|Tf
IS BEGUN At STANFORD
Musical Comedy, LA Sc
rena," Given Before a
Large Audience
STAGING EXCELLENT
Miss Georgina Lyman Wins
Honors in the Lead
ing Role
EXCELLENT

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, March FL.
The annual festivities of junior week
were begun this evening with the pre-
sentation of an original musical COM
edy. La Serena" in assembly nall
The play. one of the cleverest ever seen
on the local stage, was written by Leo
S. Levy. a junior from Reno. New, and
1t was treated to an enthusiastic re-
ception by a large audience. Consid-
cradle expense was gone TO IN the way
of securing scenery and costuming ana
the cast was made up of capable talent
Miss Georgina Lyman, in the leading
feminine role, scored q decided sue
cess. as did R S. Kellogg, in the char
acter OF Corey. A well-trained mixed
chorus added much to the production.
The parts were taken as follows:
Corey. R. s. Kellogg 07; Carroll E. j. Swift
0s; Juan, q. S. Ross 0s; Preto, G. F. thinner
'os; Allerton. f. f. Munier 10; Manners F. W.
Perry 'os: Dorothy. Miss q. Lyman 'o7; Mrs.
Carroll. Miss NJ. Browne 'os: Juanita, +; n.
dorf 'o7. G. R. Beard 'os. G. Thornley, ,os, J; l.
French zoe, S. H. Starr '09. G. a. Hama 10y;
r. MADDOX Ss A. l. T4Ir5s Rf5sns 49, F. p FORBES
'o9 Men: c. Il. Ferguson '0T, FL. Robertson
'o7. J. J. Hill '0s, E. W. Borough 'OS +; w, w.
o. r. MONTGOMERY 700. J. NJ Van Duersen 10,
G. n. Cox 10. 6. P. Happy 10. F. G. Wilson
10
All classes will be suspended tomor-
row in honor of the juniors and the
day will be given over to athletic
events. In the morning the annual In
terclass track meet will be run OF on
the new track, and, weather permit
ting, the feature of the afternoon VIII
be novel carnival on Lake Lagunita.
Swimming, canoeing and rowing
matches are planned. Each of the TOUR
class crews will row a prescribed dis
tance against time and this Will take
the place OF the usual interclass re-
gatta-
In the evening the "junior prom.
the society event of the spring semes-
ter, will be held in the ballroom OF
Encina Hall. A dash of originality
will be added to the function by the
fact that the goods" have declared a
boycott on the Palo Alto liverymen,
who attempted to raise prices on their
escorts, and have agreed to walk with
out regard to weather.
On Saturday the three days celeora-
ton will conclude with the track meet
between the several hundred prep ath-
ietes, gathered from all parts of the
State for the annual ''interscholastic.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
Around the Bay

ILLINOIS SOCIETY MEETNG-Oakland
March 2l-Tbe Illinois Society viii meet on
Tuesday evening AT Foresters' Hall. Clay street.
Light refreshments viii be served.
RUNAWAY TAKEN IN CHARGE Oakland.
March 2l.-tieorge Christie. II years old was
given Into the Of the San Francisco Aid
Society al the request Of bis mother today. The
youth had run away from home on several
occasions
NEGRO BARBER OUT FOR OFFICIAL
media. March 2l.-J NJ. Robinson. q colored
barber Al Bay station is the nominee Of the
Socialists FOR the Office OF City Assessor Auditor
His opponent is T.. Minor Smith. Robinson is
the hrst Of his race 70 aspire 10 public of1ce in
Alameda
RECEIVES GOLD FOR BoNDs-Berkeley.
March 2l.-The town authorities today received
from the Los Angeles Trust Company gold in
the sum OF S5l6. 1T5. this representing the
amount OF the municipal bond issue recently
bought By the trust company with the pre-
MUM paid.
STEPHENS TO LEcTURE-Alameda. March
21.-ProfessOr Henry Morse Stephens Of the
sion course lecture in the Unitarian Church
next Tuesday evening. His subject viii be
Social Reflex"
CHARGED WITH BATTERY - Oakland.
March 2I.-Chzrles KnOdf. a tailor. was arrested
Oh charge Of battery The complaint was
sworn 70 by ". Necklander. who alleges that
the tailor struck him in the face during g dis
pute over business matters.
2l--The women seniors az the university have
selected the Friday before commencement day
as the time for their annual gym jiBks~ Com
mittees 10 plan for the affair have been ap-
pointed By Cornelfa Stratton. president OF the
Associated Women Students
DAVID LEVY KIssING-oakland. March d.
David Levy. whose home is at - San Pablo
avenue disappeared March is, and since that
time his relatives and friends have been una bic
10 md any trace OF him. Levy has been
slightly demenfed At times. and 81 is feared
that be has taken his own life.
RAILROAD MANS SUDDEN DEATH-oak-
land. March 2I.--JOhn II. Moeller. an employe
Of the Southern Pacific Company. died sud
denly last night al bis bone at 1910 Chester
street and physician In attendance
the placed in the hands OF the Cor
oner- The deceased was Sc years OF age. Il
is believed that death caused by pneu-
moBia
WILL STUDY AT ToEoPAH-Berkeley.
March 2l-Fifty students Of geology at the
university are TO 80 10 TonOpRh for their an
nual exploration trip and there viii study min
ersl formations at nrst hand Professor @. ID.
Douderback viii accompany the students. A
instead Of hotel accommoda tons at ToDopah.
The start viii be made in days.
REPORTS HUSBAND MISSING-Alameda.
March 2I.-Mrs. NJ. A. Reese Of S95 Oak street
has reported to the police that her husband, q
musician employed IN an Oakland cafe, has
been missing since Tuesday night and she fears
that some misfortune has befallen him. Reese
Is described being six feet tail and weighing
2i5 pounds When be left his home here Tues
DAY he wore gray vest and trousers and a
black Prince Albert coat.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
Baptist Congregation to Give
Reception to New Pastor
Rev. E. S. Strucker
Will Be Guest
This Evening

OAKLAND. March 21.-Rev. Edwin
S. Strucker, the new pastor Of the
Twenty-third Avenue Baptist Church,
will be the guest of the congregation
at a reception tomorrow evening. The
affair will be given at the church, the
hours being from to 10 o'clock The
programme will include several mu-
sical numbers with addresses of well
come and congratulations upon the ar
rival of the new pastor. Professor ]. t.
Wallace has general charge of the ar
rangements, assisted by the ladies OF
the church.
DR.. Sucker accepted a call to the
Oakland church after completing sue
cessful pastorate in the Northwest. He
was for several years engaged in
church work in Minnesota, where he
accomplished much for his people. His
pastorate here opens under favorable
conditions, as the field is a large one
and the section in which DR.. Sucker
has been installed is growing COM
munity.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
NEGRO ESCAPES BECAUSE
OF YOUTH OF HIS VICTIM
Albert CASTOR Dismissed
With Denunciation
From Court

OAKLAND, March 21-~If this little
girls father were living he would De
justified in thrashing you within an
inch Of your life And If the little
girl could testify in court to the story
she told me the jury would convict
you without leaving their seats and
would gladly give you the limit as a
sentence"
With these words Judge Waste today
dismissed Albert CASTOR, q colored
housecleaner Of Berkeley, charged with
a crime against 6-year-old Mildred
Eagan. because the complaining wit
ness was too young 10 understand the
nature OF an oath.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
NAME STREETS AFTER
WRITER'S AND ARTISTS
Men Who Have Gained
Fame in California to Be
Honored in CragTnont

BERKELEY, March 21.-Poets. prose
writer's and artists who have gained
fame in California are TO be hOnored
bv the. owners OF the Cragmont tract
Their names will be used TO designate
the new streets in the tract The Fer
rier-Brock Company has decided thas
Charles Keeler, the poet. shall be
the first man to be thus honored-
Keeler's home formerly overlooked the
tract and there much OF his work IN
behalf of a Berkeley Beautiful was
accomplished. joaquin Miller. Joseph
Le Conte Douglas Tilden. Bret Harte,
Mark Twain and others viii be remem-
bered by the Cragmont people In the
selection of street names
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
SAVED FROM A FOOTPAD
BY CRIES OF NE|GHBOR
I. P. Burton Held Up IN
Front of His Home by
Masked Man
SEEN FROM WINDOW
Alarm Is Given and Robber
Flees, Escaping IN
the Night
SEEN FROM WINDOW

OAKLAND. March 2l.-J. P Burton
was confronted by an armed ana
masked footpad IN front Of his home
a+ 9oOs Market street last night ana
ordered 70 hold UP his hands on pen
altv OF being shot. Burton obeyed the
.cov,roand hut before the thug had a
chance 70 search his victim a nelSh-
bor who. Burton afterward learned
had been watching the footpao from d
window. ran from his house ana gave
an alarm and the footpad fed. Burton
was unable to give any description OF
the criminal
IN Charles Koenig's saloon. at 56l Park
avenue. In East Oakland, last night
and broke open the cash register, Sc
curing s23 The thief also stole two
boxes Of cigars.
Burglars attempted TO enter the
home OF state Senator @. Russell Lu-
kens. at 1852 Jackson street, last night
but were frightened away before gam
ing entrance TO the house. This morn
ing the marks Of a jimmy were found
on a side window. where the thieves
had been at work
John Jackson, mate Of the schooner
Abbie, secured a room at the Smith
House last night, and on awaking this
morning found the door OF the room
open and discovered that 81 had been
stolen from the pocket Of his trousers
while he was asleep.
Pickpockets stole gold watch and a
gold badge from the pocket of o. En-
ley OF $50 Twenty-fifth street on a
Grove-street car yesterday.
Sneak thieves stole a purse from a
handbag belonging to Mrs. Kate Gaines
Of l25 Seventh street while the latter
was shopping at the free market yes
terday. The stolen purse contained a
ring set with an emerald and chip dia-
nonds, a pin set with chip diamonds, a
turquoise ring and an emerald ring.
J. c. Westenburg of 366 Ninth street
reported the theft Of a gold watch and
some tools from his home yesterday
afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
To TESTIFY
AGAINST HER HUSBAND
Edward Bernadon Terror
ICES Wife Whom He Is
Accused of Beating

OAKLAND, March 21.-Mrs- Marie
Bernadon, who caused the arrest of
her husband, Edward Bernadon, on the
charge that he had beaten her and
made threats against the life OF his
daughter. Miss Helen Bernadon, failed
to appear in the police court this morn
ing when the case was called Tor
trial. Bernadon attempted TO explain
TO the judge that his wife did not wish
to prosecute him. when William Hen
nessey, the clerk of the court. inter
rupted him.
The reason that your wife does not
wish to press the charge against you
is because you threatened TO XIII her
if she dared 10 testify against you,
said Hennessey.
Bernadon was taken by surprise
when accused by the court officer. and
stammered a denial of the accusation,
but Hennessey declared that he had
been informed that Mrs. Bernadon had
been frightened by her husband into
remaining away from court
The case was set for trial on April 2.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
BURGLARS MAKE WEEKLY
VISITS To sATHER DEPOT
Looting of Suburban Sta
ton Has Become a
Standing Joke

OAKLAND, March 21.-It has become
a matter of weekly occurrence for
Agent Nelson to make reports of the
burglary of the Southern Pacific depot
at Sather. 1t seems TO have become a
pastime for the housebreakers to loot
Harriman's cash box at the suburban
station.
The burglary of the present week
yielded sixtyfive railroad tickets and
some pennies. Nothing OF value that is
movable is kept in the station The
regularity of the burglaries is a stand
ing joke.
The most serious of the many incur
sions upon the station was one some
time ago, when a thrifty thief hauled
away freight by the wagon load He
was captured.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
POISONED BY A NEEDLE

SAN LEANDRO, March 21.-Mrs. M.
Mccarthy, a pioneer woman, is serious
ly i'll with blood poisoning which fol-
lowed the prick of the finger with a
needle The accident occurred several
days ago and was considered trivial.
Infection of the hand resulted, which
affected the entire arm, until her re-
covery is doubtful. Mrs. Mccarthy is
the mother of Daniel Mccarthy of this
place. and came here from the East
forty-five years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
CONTROL or WHITE
PASS ROAD IN DOUBT
It Is Certain, However, That
Guggenheims Are After
Steamship Line
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GAIL

NEW YORK, March 21.-While il IS
impossible TO confirm the report from
Seattle that the Guggenheim interests
have obtained or were negotiating for
the control OF the White Pass Rail
road. IL can be stated authOritstively
that these interests, together with the
j p Morgan interests, are negotiating
for the purchase OF the Alaska Steam
ship Company These steamers oper-
ate from Seattle all along the Alaskan
coast and the negotiations are lTrcely
TO be completed within a very short
time
There is no doubt that these inter
ests viii begin railroad construction
IN the Copper River district in the early
spring. Evidently they have not de-
cided where their coast terminal shall
be- although Valdez has generally been
considered the point from which the
railroad might start
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
CHARLES DOUGLAS ROOM
RAIDED BY A FRIEND
Harry Smith, Arrested for Burglary.
Confesses and Reveals Hiding
Place of Plumber

OAKLAND, March 21.-Within three
hours after Charles Douglas had re-
ported the robbery OF his room at 527
San Pablo avenue, from which SIS and
a pair of gold-rimmed glasses had been
stolen last night, Harry Smith. a
friend" of Douglas, was in the City
Prison and had confessed to the bur-
glary of Douglas room The stolen
property was recovered.
Smith was arrested by Captain of
Police Petersen, whose suspicious were
directed TO him by a hint dropped by
Douglas. when the latter reported the
case to the police. The thief. when
placed under arrest, at first stoutIy
denied any knowledge Of the theft, but
finally broke down and made full
confession, telling where he had hid
den the stolen property. Smith win
be charged with burglary.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
FUTURE WARSHIPS MAY
BE RUN BY GAS ENGINES
Move Would Make II Possible to
Fire Guns Through Greater
Arc Than at Present

LONDON, March 21.-The prediction
was made in an address before the
Institute of Naval Architects that war
ships in the future would be propelled
by gas engines instead OF steam This.
II was said. would make it possible TO
do away with the tunnels, so that all
the big guns could be fired through a
much greater arc than at present I'm
der the new order boilers would also
disappear.
Vickers Sons e. Maxim, il was said,
after years of research work. had per-
fected a system of gas machinery for
propelling ships. A vessel without fun
nels TO carry such machinery has al
ready been designed
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
MRS. LICHTENBERG DIES
AT HER SAN RAFAEL HOME
Wife of Stock Broker Passes Away
After a Long Period of
Ill Health

SAN RAFAEL. March 21.-Mrs. WILL
lam Lichtenberg. wife of the San Fran
cisco stock broker, died at her beRutt-
ful residence here early this morning
Mrs. Lichtenberg had been in i'll
health for some time and her death
was not unexpected. Several grown
daughters and two sons survive her
One son. William Lichtenberg Jr. IS
Goldfield mine owner. while Rudolph
Lichtenberg is Under Sheriff of this
county. Mrs. Lichtenberg had made her
home here for the last thirty years
The funeral will take place Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
STUDENT SPEARMEN
GO ON A SHORT STRIKE
University "Supes" at the Nordica
Performance Receive Assur-
ances From MANAGEMENT

BERKELEY, March 21.-Stories told
to university students that acted as
''supes" with Nordica that they would
not be paid for their services are said
to have inspired a strike of the youths
during the performance last night
They were assured, however, that the
management was good for the wages
due them and then resumed work as
spear carriers.
The youths who served as "supe5"
included Walter Stern, King Sweesy
and Edward Miller. Each denies that
he was concerned in the alleged strike
for a guarantee from the opera man
agement
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-22
AcTREss MAY TEsTIFY

In Judge Mogans court yesterday
Attorney L. G. Traugh raised the ques-
tion as to the value OF the testimony
of an actress. In the suit of c. Jor-
gensen against Mrs. NJ. Finnegan for
ejectment from a house, the rent of
which had not been paid, one of the
witnesses was the defendants daugh-
ter, Dollie Finnegan, an actress. The
courtfruled that the testimony of an
actress was as good as that of any
other person.