davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
STRIFE MAY END
INSTITUTE OF ART
Reconciliation of Warning Fac
tions Deemed Improbable and
Matters Reach Climax
Financial Difficulties Said to
Have Appeared and Members
Threaten to Withdraw

Grave differences which recently ap-
peared in the ranks of the San Fran
cisco institute of art have reached a
climax and important developments are
anticipated at the close of the present
session. A thoroughly developed Sc
cessionist movement has appeared
headed by NJ. Piazzoni, and it is said
that it threatens 10 rend the institute.
A determined effort is being made to
avert the threatened blow. but mat
ters have reached a pass where a
reconciliation of the warning factions
is deemed improbable.
AT the same time financial Difficult
ties are said to have appeared in such
a degree as to hamper seriously the
progress Of the institute. Members
of the board of directors are inclined
to belittle the present disturbance, de-
claring that 1t is merely the manifes-
tation In new form of the perennial
discomfort.
The art institute on Mob hill has
come to be a distinct part of the city.
Strong appeals have been made to mem
bers in the hope that the artists may
yet be induced to reach an understand
ing. The secessionfst movement, how
ever, is said to have reached the point
where plans have been made for new
school, with PiazZoni as the head.
TROUBLE MONTHS AGO
Serious trouble at the institute was
first reported two months ago. This
was at the time of the fall exhibit
and the dissatisfaction then was aimed
at Captain Fletcher, who has been
curator of the institute for eight years.
Some of the artists were dicpleased
with the arrangements for the display
and this dissatisfaction has developed
into opposition to the present policy
of the school.
1t was openly stated at that time that
Piazzoni would withdraw. but a tenn
porary truce was arranged and Piaz-
zoni remained. The trouble has now
broken out afresh and the prediction
is freely made that Piazzoni will sever
his connection with the school before
long. 1t is said that he is eager to
break away from the present system
and to inaugurate a more progressive
spirit among the local painters
SCORE PRESENT METHODS
The secessionists have also made the
charge that the falling off in meber-
ship is due in large part to the meth
DDS in vogue. This has given rise to
serious apprehension for the financial
side of the school.
Ihe institution suffered heavily In the
big fire of April, 1906. The magnif-
cent Hopkins mansion was laid in ashes
and many of the famous works of art
were destroyed. Since then there has
been the expense of a new building,
and in a measure the institution has
been compelled to make an uphill
fight.
The school is in reality a part of
the University of California, but it has
been under the control of a separate
board of trustees. Theodore Wores is
the dean and the following are the di-
rectors: President. Vanderlyn Stow;
vice president, L. T. Latimer; secretary,
Sir Henry Heyman; James D. Phelan. N.
j. Thard, P. N. Fennell, w. c. Clark
and Horace Platt.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
Creator of Famous Sketches
Says he Never Saw So Many
Pretty Girls Before
After Viewing Group at Fair
mont Asserts He Should Have
Come Here for Gibson Girl"
Compelling Beauty of Miss Pet
ers of Stockton Causes Him
to Seek an Introduction

It has required but a single day FOL
Charles Dana Gibson TO reach the con-
clusion that the most beautiful womer
are to be found in California, and the
famous artist has selected Miss Anna
Peters Of stockton for his special en-
comiums.
"Ah, there is truly beautiful
woman" said Gibson yesterday as he
bowed toward Miss Peters in the lobby
OF the Fairmont hotel He had JUS
been introduced TO her at his personal
request and saw in her the embodiment
Of that feminine Ioveliness to which he
has dedicated his talents.
MISS PETERS NOTED BEAUTY
Miss Peters was all unconscious OF
the extraordinary compliment that had
been bestowed upon her. She had beer
in san Francisco for g brief stay and
returned last evening TO her home in
Stockton. The young lady has always
been known for her beauty, and has
been pointed out at balls and cotillons
in san Francisco, as we'll as in her
home city. In fact. Miss Peters is al
most san Franciscan, as she spends
much Of her time here. She is of the
well known J. =. Peters family. which
is possessed Of valuable lands and 9TH
er extensive interests in the san Joa-
quin valley.
Il was during the reception TO the
members Of the imperial Chinese COM
mission that Gibson's attention was
drawn TO Miss Peters. The artist had
been driving about the citX in an auto
mobile with Norman Hapgood and Z
number of friends and had observed
with Unconcealed interest the groups
Of attractive women. Driving TO the
Fairmont. Gibson mingled in the throng
that crowded the lobby when the COM
missioner from the orient and his re-
einue arrived. Hundreds Of society
people had gathered to witness the
gala event.
NABNELS AT BEAUTY
BY George. never saw so many
pretty girls before in my life" ex-
claimed Gibson enthusiastically. =
should have come TO California to ere
. ate the Gibson girl"
The famous artist was introduced Il
many OF the women who had assembled
and he frankly confessed his astonish.
ment at the panorama before him.
I naturally expected to meet very
pretty women in san Francisco" he
said, but upon my word, I was not
prepared 10 see so many of them"
Then ii was that Gibson noted the
presence Of Miss Peters. He inquired
her name Of Manager Rich of the hote
and then requested an introduction
They chatted a few moments and ther
. Gibson rejoined his friends.
"Ah, there is a truly beautiful
woman" he remarked. indicating Miss
Peters, and" he continued, "a most
charming one"
Gibson reached San Francisco on Sat.
urday night and yesterday for the frs
time met the women of the city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
SHERIFF BALKS PLANS
TO ESCAPE FROM JAIL
Prisoner Cults Through Wall at
San Luis Obispo, but
Is Caught

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Nov. 22.-An at
tempt to escape from the county jail
was frustrated by the vigilance Of Sher-
III Yancy McFadden this afternoon
Among those in the county jail await
ing trial are seven men charged with
burglary and three with robbery.
Sheriff McFadden heard a muff1ed
noise and, in company with Under Sher-
If Walsh, commenced an investigation
Creeping around the outer wall they
heard the noise Of a hammer and chise
and saw pieces Of mortar falling tc
the ground.
They decided to give the men an op-
portunity 10 break through the wall
and finally saw Lewis Bridges, from
Paso Robles, creep through a hole
They pOunced down upon him.
Harry Russell, charged with bur
glary, was caught half through the
opening in the wall, and others were
lining Up on the inside preparing tc
escape.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

The Turkish minister Of the navy is
said TO be worth about $4,000, 600 and
10 receive salary Of $4,000 per year
The director OF the mint estimates
the gold produced by the United States
last year at sSS,620.329, against $94,-
393.S00 in 1906
The output Of gold in the Transvaal
in 1907 aggregated l33,360,l92, against
s119,61S,507 in 1906.
Newspapers left in the trains by trav-
eiers IN Belgium are collected and used
in the manufacture Of certain kind
Of card board.
Within the last year the number of
harness wearing animals in this coun-
try has increased by more than S,237.-
While the founder is a salt water
fish. specimens have been found in the
Rhine as far UP as Mayence and even in
the Necker.
Crude petroleum has been found at
bOOndn. Queensland. at a depth of 100
feet. It is believed oil of commercial
value will be found at 500 feet there.
Very little concrete is used in Greece.
The sidewalks and streets Of many
cities are composed almost wholly Of
marble.
Prince Umberto Of Piedmont. the heir
10 the Italian throne, is a strong and
sturdy BOY brought UP after the Eng
A wasp's jaws are so powerful that if
can easily cut its way through a sea-
IN 1870 the population Of Manitoba
was II 600: today it is 100000.
The hshhoOk cactus is the compass Of
athe desert, for IL always points to the
south.
The Lusitania has 40 clocks aboard
al controlled by large clock in the
charthouse.
There is great demand for yellow
and black pearls in Europe.
In Rio de Janeiro there is only one
antiQuated plant for the manufacture
Of ice and il sells locally at ? = cents
per pound.
A motor vehicle purchased by the
English town Of Tynemouth can be
used as a prisoners van, ambulance
or fire engine.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
IPLAN BENEFIT FOR
| .FRANCISCHURCH
Many Well Known Amateurs
and Professionals Will Take
Part in Fine Program

~

A benefit entertainment in aid of
st. Francis church will be given
Tuesday, November "a. when splendid
program will be rendered.
The following numbers Will be
among those to be on the program:
Piano solos, Frank Larunger; soprano
solo, Miss Lillian Byrns; flute solo. Miss
Agatha Cotton, accompanied by Miss
Adelyn Brickley; specialties by Billy
Hynes. tenor solo, and Charles E.
Bulotti; piano and violin duet by Misses
Josephine and Mary Moynihan; one
act comedy, In the Wrong House" by
Sacred Heart dramatic club; two spe-
cial numbers by the courtesy of Mr..
Morrissey of the Orpheum theater. and
songs by Raymond Brouilett
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23


was redness, and thenfollowed thicken-
ing and blisters, which would break and
run matter. i took her to a doctor,
and he pronounced it to be eczema Of a
very bad form He treated her, but
instead Of being checked, the disease
spread. It showed itself on her back,
and then quickly spread upwards until
the whole of her head was affected, and
all her hair had to be cut of. The pain
she suffered was excruciating, and
what with that and the heat and tin
Cling her lie was almost unbearable.
She became run down in health. and at
times was very feverish, languid, and
drowsy, and occasionally she was de-
hrious. Her nerves were in such low
state that she could not bear to be left
alone. In spite Of the cold weather
she would insist on having her bedroom
window open, and would lean out on
the window-sill. She did not have a
proper hours sleep for many nights.
The second doctor we tried Afforded
her Just as little relief as the first. and
I really do not know what we should
have done If we had not read how
Cuticura cured q similar case I pur-
chased Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment, and Cuticura Pills, and before
the Ointment was three-Quarters
finished every trace OF the disease was
gone. It really seemed like magic.
Her hair Is coming on nicely, and [
still apply the Cuticura Ointment as I
find it increases the growth wonder
fully. Mrs. T. W. Hyde, L, Ongar
Place, Brentwood, Essex, England, Mar.
s, 1907"
Cuticura Soap (75cS 70 Cleanse the Skin, Cuti-
cura Ointment ttoc-l TO Heal the Skir znd l Sntl-
cura Resolvent (5Ocl Qor N the form OF chocolate
Coated Pills 25c per vial OF 60l TO Puxfy the Blood
Sold throughout tie world. Potter Drug Chem
Corp. Sole Props. Boston Mass
nfkNled Erea. Cuticurs Book on skin DScsses-
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
HOTEL FIRE FRIGHTENs GUESTS.

Burning oil in the basement of the
Hotel Brule. go Eddy street, caused
excitement among the guests yester-
day morning about o'clock. The
lobby and elevator shaft were filled
with smoke when OIL which dripped
from a furnace, became ignited and
burned on the cement floor. An alarm
was sounded.
No damage was done to the building
and the fire was smothered by an en-
ploye of the hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
STUDENT BROWNS
IN PUBLIC BATHS
Oakley Fitzpatrick Plunges Into
Water Beyond His Depth
and Stays Down

OAKLAND, Nov. 22.-Oakley Fitz-
patrick, 10 year old student who
lived at 32S Grand avenue, was drowned
at the Piedmont baths tonight, and his
cousin, Steve Fitzpatrick, who was with
him, narrowly escaped the same fate.
The boys. who had been at the baths
for several hours, had been splashing
around the tanks and jumping off the
springboard into the shallow water,
neither of them being able to swim.
Shortly before the catastrophe oc~
Cured, Oakley Fitzpatrick suggested
that they try divingA into the deeper
water. He had made several plunges
and managed to paddle back to safety.
His cousin Steve then dived and as he
came to the surface cried for help.
Little attention was paid to his cries,
however, as the boys had been shout
ing all the evening and the rest of
the swimmers thought that he was
joking.
Noting that the youth had disap-
peared one of the attendants swan to
the place where he had been seen, dived
and brought up his body. 1t was
several minutes before he was restored
to consciousness and his first words
were that Oakley Fitzpatrick must be
under the water, as he could not see
him.
search was made, but no trace could
be found of the boy and the mon in
charge commenced diving to see if
the missing lad had been drowned.
The body was recovered after about
10 minutes and every effort was made
to bring the boy back to life before
physicians arrived, but the efforts were
fruitless.
According to divers who found the
body Oakley Fitzpatrick must have
been seized with a cramp or hit his
head on the floor of the tank.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
OVERDUE STEAMER ARRIyEs

VICTORIA, B. c., Nov. 22.-Steamer
Tees, which arrived tonight two days
the sealing schooner Dora Siewerd is
stormbound at Ahousaht Her catch of
$50 skins will reach here too late to
be included at the London sales next
MONTH The Tees laid at Esquot for
81 hours. sheltering from heavy
southeast gale
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

Statistics show that although fair
haired persons are as a rule less
strong. they live better and longer
than dark people.
Trial trips have been made on a new
railway UP the Wetterhorn, which is so
steep that it is called an elevator. 1t
slants IS per cent.
According TO French butcher reports
the average horse carcass yields 369
pounds &C meat
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

Among flowers. the chrysanthemumi is
said to live the longest after being
cut.
Every father of seven or more chill
dren is practically exempt from taxa
tion in France.
There are 100000 children in Rus
sia between the ages OF and IA re-
celying absolutely no education.
Germanys colonies are five times as
large in area as the fatherland and
those of France 10 times and Britain's
81 times bigger than herself.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
The California Promotion Committee

The California Promotion Committee
The State Central Organization. organized Ia
1902-An association for the commercial and
industrial development OF CaIfornia-)
PROMOTION: The act Of promoting. advance
ment. encouragement. Century Dictionary.
The committee has for it's object the PRO
NOTING of Caiifornia's interests. It has moth
ing to sell 1t fosters all things tending to the
ADVANCEMENT OF California 1t Is an authority
on all matters relating to California. 1t EN-
COU RACES the establishment OF new Industries
and fosters those already established II invites
desirable immigration 1t presents the oppor-
tunities and needs Of all fields Of business and
professional activity, II Is supported BY popular
subscriptions and makes no charge for any
service rendered 1t has affiliated with II 300
commercial organiza tions Of the state. with
combined membership OF more than 3o.oou.
Meetings Of representatives Of these Organiza-
tlons are held semiannually in different parts ef
the state. where matters OF California interest
are discussed. Headquarters OF the committee
maintained in California building. Inion
square San Francisco. CORRESPONDENTS IN
VITED.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

for my daugh-
ter. Adelaide. She
Is fifteen years OF
age, and had never
had anything the
matter with her
skin until four
months ago, when
an eruption broke
out on her chest.
TIE Gruk ,,,~f1n
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23

It is stated that the architects of
Chile, taking a lesson from the recent
earthquakes, have been studying the
best building material for the resist
ance of such shocks and they have set
tied upon cement, wood and iron
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
WAS DEL|R|OUS
WITH ECZEMA
On Chest, Back, and Head-Pain,
Heat, and Tingllng Were Excru-
ciating Nerves in Exhausted
Condition Sleep Badly Broken.
CURE BY CUTlCURA
SEEMED LIKE MAGIC

swords cannot express the gratitude
l feel for what Cuticura Remedies have
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-23
BAGGAGE

Or anything else moved whenever and wherever
you say, If you phone--Kearny 395.
THE PACIFIC TRANSFER CO..
&c Ellis ST., Near Market.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

The Misses Ella and Edith
Noxon entertained a nu mber of
their young friends at 'slumber
party" last Monday night. After
Witnessing the play at the Opera
House twelve of the girls escorted
Belinda home and after enjoy
ing delightful hours and light re-
freshments, retired for the night.
Besides being careful to put her
beautiful garments worn at the
play, "Our Boys" in an iron safe
under the care of police guard
until after breakfast. The Noxon
family will move to Boulder soon
and the young people are planning
many little pleasures before their
departure, the initial gathering
being thin BILE party, given by
Miss Nettie Ellis and the last, a
novelty in the entertainment line,
was trip through the Newhouse
tunnel with luncheon served under
ground. Miss Ella Hanning was
hostess and Mrs. Burger chap
erone. Under the careful guild
ance of Mr.. Bonney, the party of
Ia girls were taken in the skip
through the upraise of the Sun
and Moon mine, a most novel
and delightful experience which
will never be forgotten.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Andrew Olson, who has been en-
ployed on the streets, went into the
machine shop of Stroehle & Sons on
Wednesday morning TO get drink OF
water. While the machinists were
working some brass flew off and struck
Mr. Olson in the left eye near the nose
and came out on the left side of the eye
cutting it completely out. He was ten
feet away at the time, He was taken
to the hospital in the afternoon for an
operation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Messrs. Kim ball and Machol
proprietors of the Casino, have
under consideration the erection
of modern opera house in this
city. The first drawings were re-
ceived Wednesday, and they con-
template building with a seating
capacity of 900. The site will
be on the lots now occupied by
the skating rink.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Fred Nye was showing party
through the buildings and workings at
the Rockford tunnel this week. Every
thing was in full operation excepting
the blacksmith shop. When they en-
tered this lady asked Fred who did
the work in this department" Stretch
ing himself to full height, Fred replied,
81 do madam And then she turned
and stared at his lily white hands to
such extent that the crimson flush be-
gan to overshadow his countenance
which was greatly accelerated as she
replied, you look it.. :"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Having purchased the cottage form
erly occupied by Frank Collins the
foot of 18th Avenue, G. S. Birkins has
this week removed it to its vacant lots
in Grass Valley and will fit it up for
renting purposes. During the moving
period, Mr. Birkins was volunteered
IL, 64s suggestions as to the best way
of overcoming difficulties, and he took
advantage of IL, 647 of them, the re-
naming one being from bright mind
who suggested that he take the top off
the Miner street bridge in order to get
the building across.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Tomorrow at the usual hours
for church services, Rev r R. Adams
will preach his final sermons for this
conference year. During his residence
here for the past two years he has
made a host of friends outside the
church membership as well as endear
ing himself to those directly associated
with him. Wherever he may be
stationed during the ensuing year he
will be kindly remembered by his as
sociates of the past two years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

A two foot streak of ore av-
eraging 500. 90 per ton has been
opened up by Weston & Co.
leasers in the eighth level of the
Lamartine mine They had but
recently started work on the
lease and at once opened up the
streak. 1t is just below the stope
of the seventh level from which
so much rich ore has been taken
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

In twenty six shifts, Swan p.
Smith and associate drove 1903
feet in the lateral from the Hud-
son Burr tunnel, doing their muck
ing, sharpening and other neces-
sary work. They had to tram the
waste a distance of one thousand
feet. This looks like record
breaker.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Guy Harper, of Alice, had narrow
escape from instant death on Monday,
and received serious injuries. He
had made his shots about noon in the
mine but one of them failed to explode.
He waited what he considered sufficient
time and started to go into the tunnel
when the delayed shot went off hurting
pieces OF rock all over him. His face
and head were cut in numerous places
and his arm was considerably bruised
and torn.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

The old drift in the Inter Ocean
vein has been cleaned out for a dis
tance of $50 feet by Tom c. Bow
den K Co., who have taken a lease
on this property. They have a
fine streak of ore that runs nine
ounces to the ton. The property
is the western extension of the
Casino and Silver Queen from
which large sums of rich gold ore
have been taken.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

J. J. Sherwin and w. l.. Bush
returned Friday from a ten days
fishing trip near Saratoga, Wyo.
Notwithstanding they encountered
much inclement weather, the trip
was very enjoyable one and they
succeeded in catching all the fish
they could get away with.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Jack Miller went to Denver YESTERDAY
morning to receive treatment for ar
injury to his right knee received sewer
81 weeks ago While able to navigate
the injury has necessitated suspen-
sion of work.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

The B. & O. tunnel that is being driven
to develop group of mines up Virginia
canon, near the north limits of the
town, is now in a distance of l65 feet
and is being pushed rapidly by Manager
Ira Pollard. They have two foot vein
Of good ore and small streak of very
rich ore which is gradually enlarging
and getting peter.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Fred There chaperoned jolly party
of girls over the Loop and to Denver
last Sunday, entertaining the party at
Eliteh's gardens in the evening.
Those fortunate enough to be under
the guidance of this prince Of entertain
ers were Miss Gwen Gartrell, Ella To-
gan, Minnie Reep.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Miss Florence Jayne, of Denver,
who attended high school here
last year, after spending her vaca-
ton at home, has returned to this
city and will graduate with the
class of 'oo.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

Peter Grace and Bob Cappell, two
II year-old boys. left the Mercy Home
at Denver last Thursday without no
tifying the management and came to
Idaho Springs for vacation. They
were apprehended by O'Rourke, who
turned the youngsters over to Father
McCabe who returned them to the in
stitution yesterday morning.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news. (Idaho Springs, Colo.) 1905-19??, 1908-08-29

After visit of six weeks on Pine
Slope. Miss Elizabeth Mallalieu will
leave next Thursday for kearney, Ne
braska, where she will resume her vo-
cation as teacher in the primary de-
partment of the schools of that city.