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The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
Society in Cities
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, June 19-Several hun
dred guests gathered in Christ Episco-
pal church this evening and witnessed
the ceremony which united in marriage
Louis Risdon Mead and Miss Mae Sad
Ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs C. M.
Sadler of Alameda. It was one of the
most brilliant nuptial events of the
year on this side of the bay. The
church was decorated with ferns, pink
blossoms and orange blossoms. In a
bower erected at the altar the bride
and groom plighted their troth. At
half past o'clock, 20 girls gowned in
vestments and wearing the black caps
of the Episcopal choir entered the
church from the vestry room singing
the "Lohengrin" march. They were fol-
lowed by the ushers, DR.. Percy Gaskill,
Albert Gillespie, DR.. Bruce Folks and
Charles Tripler. Then came the flower
girls, Miss Marion Phillips and Miss
Ada Nelson, cousins of the bride
They wore frocks of pale pink silk
tulle and carried gflded hats Of rose
petals. The quartet Of bridesmaids,
with the maid and matron of honor,
closed the procession. Miss Winfred
Burdge and Miss Myrtle Wood were
gowned alike in exquisite robes of
pink radium silk made after the en-
pire model and trimmed In folds of
silk. The other two bridesmaids, Miss
Esther Sadler and Miss Mabel Sadler
wore similar gowns of white silk null
over pink slips. Each of the girls car
ried the gilded hats of bridesmaid
roses and pink tulle Mrs. David Ed
wards, as matron of honor, was at
tractive in a gown of pink watered
silk, embossed in pink roses. The hat
filled with roses and caught with vel
vet streamers completed her costume
Miss Ruth Sadler served her sister as
maid of honor. She wore a pattern
dress of white chantilly lace, which
had an overdress of cream radium. 1t
was made after the empire style with
garnitures of rare lace. She carried a
shower of American beauty roses.
At the entrance to the church the
procession reformed, escortfng the
bride and her father to the altar Miss
Sadler made a charming bride. Her
wedding dress was of the heaviest
imported satin. A wide panel of old
lace fell from the short transparent
yoke to the henl Of the skirt, caught
at the waist by pearl ornaments.
deep bertha of rare lace finished the
bodice. The gown was fashioned after
a modified empire model with a long
court train and the tulle veil was
caught with a wreath of orange blos-
SONS. The only ornament was the
magnificent diamond crescent, the
bridegroom's gift to his bride The
bridal party was joined at the altar by
the bridegroom and his best man.
Ralph Jones. The service was read by
DR.. William Bade of Berkeley and DIR.
S. w. Bugbee of Alameda.
Following the ceremony there was
an elaborate reception to Mr. and Mrs.
Mead at the Sadler residence in Central
avenue to which 800 guests had re-
ceived cards. The rooms of the home
were beautifully decorated. The hall
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20

BERKELEY, June 1.-TWO univer-
sity men who graduated last month
have accepted offers of positions which
are regarded as fiattering, when the
age and experience of the students are
considered. One of the graduates goes
to Central America to superintend a
large mine and another steps into an
important berth in the laboratory of
the agricultural college here.
George w. Lyons has just received
word of his appointment as assistant in
the soils laboratory under DR.. Lough-
bridge, the latter being regarded as
one of the country's foremost soil ex-
perts. Lyons recently received tender
Of a place IN the government agri-
cultural station of North Dakota
at salary considerably higher than
that he is to receive here, but de-
clined the eastern offer because of a
desire to work within the shadow of
his California alma mater.
J. A. Parker has sailed for Central
America, where he is to utilize the
knowledge gained in a four years
course in the college of mines here.
The Boanasta mine of the Esperanza
mining company is to be under his
direction, this particular mine being
an old property opened up by r. Hug
gins, Berkeley engineer, in 1855
New development work has been
started in the mine which Parker Will
superintend.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MAY
LOSE WEBSTER FRANCHISE
City Attorney of Oakland
Advises Board to
Take Action

OAKLAND. June 19-City Attorney
McElroy rendered an opinion to the
board of public works today in refer
ence to tracks of the Southern Pacific
company in Webster street between
Twelfth and Fourteenth. which the
city, desires torn up, declaring that
by failing to use the tracks for one
year the franchise becomes forfeited.
1t was stated that the best method
would be to have the council pass an
ordinance declaring the franchise for
feited. and a recommendation to this
effect was adopted, to be sent to the
council.
The board adopted a resolution ask
ing the council to appropriate S499 for
use in distributing the earth taken
from the site of the Bankers hotel, on
the park site at the northeast corner of
Lake Merritt. 1t is estimated this will
cost between $4,000 and $4,000 and the
s4e9 is desired for immediate opera
tions. the larger sum to be appropriated
later.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
MANY GUESTS ATTEND
NIELSEN BOWEN WEDDING
Daughter of Labor Leader
Is Married to Young
Metal Worker

OAKLAND. June 1e.-Many friends
Of Coordt Nielsen and Miss Nellie H
Bowen were interested in the pretty
wedding ceremony which united the
young couple Monday evening at Ches-
ter street Methodist church. The bride
and groom were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. J. +. Silva A dainty ring bearer,
Miss Beatrice SunOL completed the
wedding party. Rev. J. c. Bolster Of
nciated
After the marriage a reception was
held at the home, 1920 Campbell street,
which had been made ready for Mr.
and Mrs Nielsen. There the bridal
couple received the congratulations of
a host of friends.
Mrs. Nielsen is daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Bowen. Bowen is one OF
the local leaders in trades unionism.
For seven years he has been the busi-
ness agent of the building trades coun-
ell Of Alameda county. Nielsen is a
sturdy young craftsman. a member of
the sheet metal workers union.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nielsen have gone 20
southern California for a two weeks
tour. They viii be at home July 2.
Among the wedding guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. l. Deluchi. Mr.. and Mrs. Shu-
felt. Mr.. and Mrs. Shorey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chandler, Miss Grace Young, Miss
Minnie Anderson, Miss Amelia Swanson,
Mrs. Mary Armstrong, Miss Margaret
Il Grant Miss Emma Nielsen, Mrs.
Edith Sutliff, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Gross,
Miss Mamie Sugrue, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
Erickson, Miss Teenie Rodden, Miss
Minnie Halloran, Miss Drew, Mr. and
Mrs. H Weber, Mr.. and Mrs F. Mason,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sunol, Miss Beatrice Sunoi.
George Sunol, Leo Sunol, Mrs. ]. Mining
and family, Mr.. Sullivan and family.
Miss May Nunan, Charles Cary, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gray, p. Mahlstedt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Brandt George Weber, Robert Dun
can, Mr.. and Mrs. David Duncan, Man
uel Fernandez, Alfred Hansen, Rufus
Cobb, Frank Deluchi, Ed Jensen, James
Sullivan, George Rodden. Ida Brazil.
Willie Brazil, Mary Brazil Mr. and
Mrs Randall and Mr. and Mrs. ]. r..
Bowen.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
ALLEGED SLAYER JOHN
NOPPE IS LIBERATED
District Attorneys Office
Finds That Evidence
Is Not Conclusive
INVOLVED IN BATTLE
Prisoner Arrested Near a
Hotel at Emeryville
After Shooting
INVOLVED IN BATTLE

OAKLAND. June ls.-The case
against John hoppe was dismissed to-
dav on motion Of Chief Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Hynes. when hoppe was
arrsigned for trial on a charge of kill
ing Charles League. League was shot
in a fight which occurred in the Hast
ings hotel at Emeryville in February.
After a preliminary hearing hoppe was
held 10 answer in the superior court.
Hvnes based his motion on the
ground that the evidence against hoppe
did not warrant pressing the charge and
would result only in heavy expense
10 the county.
The preliminary hearing Of the case
IN Justice of the Peace Quinn's court
showed that League was shot in
scuffie between several men IN the
dining room Of the hotel after Peter
hoppe. John Noppe's brother, had had
the sight OF his left eye destroyed by
2 charge of shot from a shotgun IN
the hands of Frank Calbrese, the motel
cook Peter hoppe had retired to his
room in a building behind the kitchen
AID while there had discharged his re-
volver several times Calbrese, think
ing he was attacked, then fired his
shotgun through the door Of the kitch-
On. striking Peter hoppe in the face.
The testimony showed that League,
Up TO this time. had been across the
street from the hotel and that he then
entered the building. He came out
later and was followed by John Noppe,
who carried a revolver
hoppe was arrested by Deputy Sherim
Herbert Lee and disarmed and League
after walking away from the hotel fell
on the sidewalk. He was found TO
have been shot in the chest and death
resulted from internal hemorrhage. No
evidence, according TO Hynes, could be
found directly connecting John Nope
with the firing Of the fatal shot and on
these grounds the motion was based.
hoppe was represented by former Dis
trict Attorney ]. J. Allen.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
BUSINESS MEN TAKE
UP FERRY PROJECT
Will Discuss Proposed Sys-
tenn Between Oakland
and North Shore

OAKLAND, June 1s-The proposition
to establish a ferry system connecting
this city with bay points on the north
shore line will be taken up at meeting
to be held Friday evening at the cham
Der of commerce. w. A. Boole and Cap
tain Marston of the ship building firm of
Boole & Son will be present 1t is pro-
posed to form a stock company to
finance the project, and with this ar
ranged plans will be paid for the pur-
chase or lease of steamship
A communica ton from the officials OF
the Northwestern Pacific is expected in
regard to the establishment of a line
by that company from Sausalito to
Oakland. If this is received it will be
considered at the meeting. Represen-
tatives from improvement clubs in Mill
Valley and adjacent points are expected
to be present.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
STOLEN PROPERLY FOUND
IN JUNK DEALERS SHOP
Thousands of Dollars Worth of
Goods Located by the Police on
Western Company's Premises

OAKLAND, June 19.-The police ant
nounced today that. in view OF the dis
covery OF several thousands of dollars
worth Of stolen goods in the premises
OF the Western bottle and junk com
pany at Third and Brush streets, a
vigorous effort to discover the thieves
would be made.
The facts were revealed through a
search for 50 gas meter connections
stolen from the Oakland gas. light and
heat company's yards. These were
found az the junk company's place and
at the same time some OF the other
stolen property was recognized.
A. Shapiro. manager Of the Junk
works, was closely questioned by the
police and told, he said, all he could
remember as to where he purchased
the goods in question. A search war
rant was then sworn out and a thor
ough Investigation is being made.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20

REDWOOD CITY, June 19.-Miss
Mary A. Darcy and Bart Sheehan Jr.,
popular young people of San Mateo,
stole march on their friends and ac-
quaintances last night and were quiet
ly joined in wedlock in the Mount
Carmel Catholic church here. The
bride and bridegroom had kept their
plans strictly to themselves, and while
the members of their set in the suburb
waited expectantly for them to join in
merry making at a social function in
San Mateo, the two lovers slipped away
and were made one.
The welded couple are we'll known
in both San Mateo and this city. For
several years the bride has been a
leader in her circle of acquaintances
and has friends by the score who will
receive the news of the marriage as a
surprise, although 1T was understood
that the pretty girl had fallen a victim
to cupid's dart and would become the
bride of Sheehan at no distant date.
The groom is a prosperous and popu-
lar hotel proprietor of this city. He
has many friends here and in San
Mateo, where his father has conducted
the Vendome hotel for many years.
Immediately after the ceremony
which was attended by. the bride
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Darcy
and other members of the families, the
bridal couple boarded a southbound
train for an extended tour of the
southern part of the state. On their
return they will live in Redwood City
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
BUREAU OF DETECTIVES
SOON TO Be INSTALLED
Reorganization of Oakland
Police Department
on July /
ASPIRANTS ARE MANY
Six Men Seek Positions as
Plain Clothes Members
of the Force
ASPIRANTS ARE MANY

OAKLAND. June 19.-The board OF
police and fire commissioners today set
next Wednesday, June IS. as the date
for accomplishing the reorganization or
the police department.. when the pro
posed bureau of detectives and tdentin-
cation will be installed. a captain or
detectives appointed. sergeants perma7
nently chosen and three detectives
named.
The date mentioned was selected IN
order that the new arrangement might
take effect on July 1, the beginning OF
the new fiscal year. All of the SER
geants in the department resigned re-
Gently in order that they might be re-
appointed at higher salaries as pro-
vided for by action of the city council,
but the members Of the board did not
believe the money would be at hand TO
pay the additional coin until another
years taxes had become available, and
action was delayed. Since then Ser
geant Cox has resigned and there viii
be a vacancy to fill Sergeant Cocker
ton, on leave of absence. was not ex-
pected to return. but il is now said he
will.
Six men have been trying out for the
positions OF detectives during the last
few mOnthS-Kyle. McSOrley, Flynn,
Byrne, Caldwell and Green.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
BOY PROVES AN ALrBI

A jury decided last night that Earl
fitzgerald was not one of the boys
who, on the night of March "a, held
up the restaurant at 544 Haight street
and got away with s56. The case was
tried in Department IL of the superior
court, before Judge Lennon of Marin
county, sitting for Judge Cook. Grant
Trask, who was sentenced recently TO
five years Imprisonment for completely
in the same holdup, denied that Fitz-
gerald was with him. In addition TO
TINS evidence, the defense put on sew
eral witnesses who testified that F'itz-
gerald was in another part of town
at the time the crime was committed.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
bLAMES LOBSTER SALAD
|. FOR HIS SUDDEN FLIGHT
Parr Says He Went to Den
yer to Recover From
. Ptomaine Poisoning
ADVISED BY DOCTOR
Alleged Forger Says That if
He Married Miss Logan
He Was Drunk
ADVISED BY DOCTOR

ALAMEDA. June 19.-Ralph E. Parr,
the young book keeper of the Bur-
lingame club. who was brought back
from Denver to answer to q charge Of
having forged check for $500 on the
Bank of Alameda, blames dish OF
lobster salad that he ate two months
ago at the club for his hurried fight to
the Colorado city four weeks ago. He
denies that it was any fear of trouble
over shortage in his accounts that
prompted him to travel eastward. Parr
says that he suffered from an attack
of ptomaine poisoning after partaking
of the lobster salad and that his doc
tor told him to seek another climate.
The change did me good" said Parr
in the county Jail today, and / liked
the Denver climate so well that I pur-
chased an interest in a law and col
lection business there conducted by S.
A. de Bolt. There may have been a few
Irregularities in my accounts at the
Burlingame club, but they were merely
clerical.
Il have no recollection of ever having
cashed check for $500 with the Bank
of Alameda. L have never cashed
check in my life for more than $3.50.
AS to the woman in the case, Miss Lii
liam Logan, she had nothing to do with
my trouble. OF course, will deny that
she is my wife, although she has told
story that she was married to me
four months ago at BurHngame. If she
did marry me at that time I must have
been drunk. She says she is an actress
and is four years older than I am. She
is not negress, as some persons have
said. She is a striking brunette. She
went to Denver with me and we had
good time, but I do not love her, and
care not what may become of her."
PARIS arraignment has been set for
$3.50 o'clock Friday morning before Jus
tice of the Peace E. E. Johnson.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20

OAKLAND. June 19.-Frank B. Og-
den, grand master of the grand lodge
of ODD Fellows of California, and Mrs.
Ella E. Van Court, grand president OF
Rebekah assembly of California, who
state meetings of their respective or
ders by being elected to the highest
positions, We're guests of honor at a
reception given by Odd Fellows tonight
in Masonic hall. Past Grand Master
Theodore A Bell, who was on the
program for an address. was unable
to be on hand and his place was taken
by c H. Burton, grand patriarch Of the
state encampment. Colonel c. H.
Viewer, p. G. r.. called the assembly
TO order and directed the exercises. In
his opening remarks Colonel Viewer
said:
We have come here tonight TO honor two of
our own nelghbors and members of our order,
Brother Ogden and Sister Van Court. who were
honored at the grand lodge and at the Re
Dekah assembly. They are both affiliated with
the same lodge Of Rebekahs in the city, and
believe that IT is the first instance in the history
OF Odd Fellowship in California where the two
highest officers of the grand organization have
The election of Brother Ogden to be the grand
master Of the grand lodge and the election of
Sister Van Court TO be grand president of the
Rebekahs is certainly notable recognition of
the high standing and true spirit of Odd Fell
lovFship that characterizes the lodges in Alameda
county. We who know them well have always
appreciated the true value of the fraternal work
Of Brother Ogden and of Sister Van Court and
now we are all pleased and gladdened to see
that the representatives Of our order throughout
the state have likewise appreciated true merit
After Colonel Viewer had concluded
his talk the following program was
given:
Invocation Rev. B. D. Naylor, grand chap
lain; Golden Gate quartet; address, c. Fl. Bur
ton; soprano solo, Miss Elizabeth Goodwin
Jaques; address. ]. W. Linscott. p. G.. NJ. grand
representative; selection, Golden Gate quartet;
address John E. Raker deputy grand master;
violin duet the Misses Schummer; response
Frank B. Ogden, grand master: ]. L. Gala ghan's
orchestra; address, Mary E. Donoho, grand
secretary Rebekah assembly; cornet solo, Thomas
Nalerga: address. Fannie BENJAMIN; selection.
Golden Gate quartet; response. Ella Van Court
president Rebekah assembly; postlude, orchestra
Following the rendition of the pro-
gram there was a dance, the grand
march being led by Grand Master Og-
den and Grand President Mrs. Van
Court. James Taylor officiated as floor
manager and was assisted by C. w.
wilkins, J. A. Jackson, Ethel WhippIe
and Eta Wixon. The committees that
had charge of the arrangements were
as follows:
N G., presidentx Colonel C. n. Viewer. p. g. r.
vice president; ID. A. Sinclair, secretary: J. E.
commanding Canton Oakland No. II; Captain
George c. Pape, commanding Canton Berkeley
No. Z
Hall-George W Sehmitt, chairman: Ethel
Foster, Mrs. d. R. Pettingiil.
- Finanee-T E.; Stevenson, chairman; John
Tisch, George c. Pape.
mel C. h Viewer George Beck, Stella Linscott.
assisted by all Rebekah members of general com
mittee.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
CHILDREN OF MARY WILL
GIVE BENEFIT CONCERT
Sodality of ST. Joseph's Church Ar
ranges Entertainment. to Be
Given at Wilkins Hall

BERKELEY. June 19.-The Children
Of Mary sodality of st. Joseph's church
will give a concert in wilkins hail
tomorrow night for the, benefit of the
new St Joseph's church building. The
program is to be as follows:
Chorus, ''Miller's Woong" (Fanning), Cecilia
school of music; piano solo. '-Rigoletto'' (Fritz
Spindlerl, Miss Hilda Johnson of the ROYAL
academy of Stockholm; solo, "A Brighter Day
(Macheroni, Mrs L. d. Turner; violin solo
Concerto minor Saint Saens), allegro mod
erato andante quasi allegretto. allegro assai
presto. Gehl Albert, pupil of Thor Raje; piano
solo. LA Chanson du Guerrier' (Torsten Pc
tre), Miss Hilda Johnson; solo, 'Island OF
Dreams (Adams), Miss Alyce Martyr; violin
solo, "Polonaise Brilliant" (H. WienewskD
(CaracoIo). Miss Martyr and Mrs L. D. Turner
Soldiers Chorus (''Faust," Gounod), Cecilia
school OF music Accompanies, Mrs. Anger
meyer Albert, Miss Mabel Pearden. Mrs. John
Francis Bowler and Mrs. NJ. J. Doolin are
patronesses OF the concert.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20

carried an arrangement of red sweet
peas. while in the drawing rooms pink
sweet peas were used. The dining room,
smoking room and inclosed porch,
where the supper was served, We're
decorated with white poppies. the
brides table carried an arrangement
of orange blossoms.
Before leaving on their wedding
Journey Mrs Mead threw her bouquet,
which was so fashioned that 1t fell into
three parts, one bearing a golden bell,
another coin and the third a gold
thimble. After a tour of Alaska Mr..
and Mrs. Mead will visit Yellowstone
park before returning to the Mead
bungalow at Byron Springs, where they
will reside during the summer months.
The bride is a favorite in the smart
set of San Francisco, as we'll as Oak
land and Alameda. She is a talented
girl and possesses voice of unusual
sweetness. Mead is prominent club
man, well known as owner of Byron
Springs and through his connection
with the Risdon iron works.
The marriage of Charles W. Deacon
and Miss Florence l.. Thrall was quietly
solemnized this afternoon at o'clock
in the Unitarian church OF Berkeley,
Rev. Frederick Hosmer officiating. A
little party of the closest friends of
the young couple. with the members OF
the Thrall and Deacon families, wit
messed the ceremony. Miss Thrall, who
was unattended, wore her travelling
gown. Immediately Mr.. and Mrs. Qea-
con left on their honeymoon journey.
An attractive home awaits their re-
turn In the college town. Deacon is
civil engineer. He is a graduate
of the University of California and a
member of the Phi Delta Theta fra
ternity. The Thralls formerly made
their home in Berkeley. For the past
two years they have been in Chica go,
where ThraH is superintendent of the
mail service of the Hartman roads
The young bride will receive a cordial
welcome from her old friends in the
college town.
A quiet wedding was celebrated this
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. N Gross in Berkeley, when Miss
Lucretia Gross became the bride OF
DR.. Albert Brown of McC1oud Dr.
E. r. Ollie of the First Methodist
church officiated. DR.. and Mrs. Brown
will make their home in McCloud.
where the bridegroom is established in
his profession. The bride Is a gradu-
ate of the University of California. AS
an undergraduate she was prominent
in student activities.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
.sAYs HUSBAND is INsANE

BERKELEY, June 1s.-Mrs. Eliza
Farrell caused the arrest of her hus-
band, James Farrell. on suspicion of
insanity this afternoon. Farrell is a
house mover OF 1917 Francisco street,
who was taken into custody when the
heighbors~ accused him of chasing his
young son with a shotgun after -four
ishing the gun at his wife. The wife
declared that her husband had threat
ened to destroy the house by placing a
can Of kerosene on the stove~and she
feared violence at his hands.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
CLEyELAND SERIOUSLY III

NEW YORK. June 2O.-Advices from
Princeton today said that ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland had been Sc
riousiy i'll at his home there for some
days and that for some time his family
and friends, who knew of his condi-
tion, were much alarmed. Cleveland, it
is said, has now passed the crisis.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
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PAINTER FALLS FROM BUmDrEc-oak-
land, June 19.-Ben NeEmsrker q painter liv-
inE at 1884 Adeline street fell from a ecafTold
while al work on q building at Thirteenth street
snd Broadway today. He struck on his feet,
tislocsting several bones in each. He was
taken 70 the receiving hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
PARDEE TO ADDRESS STUDENTS

OAKLAND, June 19.-Former Gov
ernor Pardee will deliver the gradua-
tion address tomorrow evening in the
Woodland high school. On Friday even
ing he will address the graduates of
the Oakland high school.