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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
ANNEXED CITIZENS
ORGANIZE LEAGUE
Boost for Greater Oakland" Is
Slogan of Association Formed
for Civic Progress

OAKLAND. Dec. I7.-Residents OF the
annexed district have organized the
L.vic League of Greater Oakland. Head
quarters have been established at
Sousa's hall, Forty fourth avenue and
East Fourteenth street, with regular
weekly meeting nights Saturdays.
Through =. A. Freeman, chairman Of
the executive committee, the league has
issued statement Of its purposes,
which in part follows:
Oakland Is wide awake its citizens sit
lug mp ana taking notice Of current events
They are determined that the city shall be
ana cican, tn this movement the citizens whose
work produced such large vote 10 be cast in
laror of anhexing with Oakland are taking a
MOST active part along broad lines.
IhcF have organized an association TO be
known as the Civic League % Create Oakland.
as oo3ect being TO unite all the citizens OF
Tire newly annexed district IN a strong body for
fhe sJudr and discussion Of ali civic questions
affecting the welfare development and progress
o. Oakland in general and the annexed district
ln particular.
To keen hooks on all of the public officers, TO
insist on their thoroughly faithfully and justly
performing ali duties devoving upon them by
virtue o. their office. 10 commend all times
il feir action deserves IL and TO denounce them
IL they should prove recreant 10 their trust
To boost Oakland and all projects tending 10
develop her and 20 collect and disseminate in
formation on civic questions among IFS member
Us rolls sre omen 10 each and every citizen
}. .aaf Is rair minded desirous of boosting Oak
land who has desire 10 keep posted what
is taking place in civic matters who wishes
fo take part in making oakland great city.
Up date. where every one shall have = fHlr
deal. Citizens Of this kind sre Invited 10 join
and they arc doing 50 in large numbers. each
meeting night The rolls being rapidly flied up
with signcrs-
The league is destined 10 be a strong force
Constantly at work FOR OaklRnd's betteTment.
laborirc 40 make it city more attractive than
others for All those desiring 10 secure The most
sdvangages with The least cost.
A. member viii sttend ~ esch meeting OF the
cify council and ah measures coming before
-aat body VIII be carefully observed AMI is
rosfic -ol and the action u the members there
uoIrd.
live topics viii be brought before each meet
iug emo discussion thereon Invited every mem
her having Che right 10 take part in said dis
-II~Sion.
While the league is DESTROYS Of having upon
ifs rolls all good citizens, II reserves the right
Fo investigate each applicant ana reject all
those who are not desirable Only those who
arc fair minded wiu b. accepted: kn0cesrs are
au barred. Those who will assist IN h1flding
no tlle community veTy welcome
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
STEAL TWO HUNDRED
POUNDS OF GROCERIES
Bay Shore Campers Suspected
of Robbing San Leandro Store

SAN LEANDRO, Dec. 17.-Breaking off
the light paddock that held the front
doors burglars entered the store of
Carl Iverson Jr. in San Lorenzo ave-
nue. some time this morning and Sc
cured as booty an assorted stock of
groceries and tobacco valued at $50.
AS the various goods taken weighed
more than 200 pounds it is believed
several men were working together or
else the thief had a wagon
Iverson swore to search warrants
before Justice of the Peace J. N. Frank
this afternoon. He suspects some
campers who are staying near the
oyster beds on the San Leandro shore
of the bay, as they were seen in this
city early this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
HUSBAND T[LLS OF
ATTACK ON WOMAN
w. F. Cummins Returns From
Monterey, Where His Wife
Was Struck by Robber

OAKLAND. Dec. 17.--W. r. Cummins,
tnd carbon company, whose wife was
nnysteriously injured at Monterey sew
eral days ago. has returned from Car
mel, where Mrs. Cummins was taken
for treatment. He said that he had
learned the details concerning Mrs.
Cummins' experience, which proved tina
poses OF robbery. Cummihs said to-
night:
Mrs. Cummins left Oakland Saturday morning
for Carmel by the Sea, where her mother is an
land and she left Carmel Monday afternoon, to
remain over night and take the morning train
from Monterey. After dinner at the Ocean Shore
house Mrs. Cummins. at the suggestion OF the
landiady that some large ships had come in,
strolled down toward the beach and stood looking
over the bsr. when she was felied by blow on
the back OF the head. near the base OF the brain.
After tearing open her shirt waist in search Tor
booty, the asssilsnt disappeared and no, trace OF
him has been found
Mrs. Cummins had taken room at the Royal
house and left her grip in her room She knew
in the morning Of Tuesday, when she somewhat
resained consciousness 1t is supposed that she
II is learned that sac wandered lay uncon-
scous until midnight. when she say light In 2
house. She staggered toward the place, rang the
bell ard fell forward. sensefess.
With much difficulty she made known where
her room was and she was taken there, thence 10
@ hospital. where she remained until. at my re-
quest Or. William Himmelsbach went from Car
mel and took charge of Mrs. Cummias, removing
her to Carmel.
There was not the slightest evidence according
10 Dr. Hnmelsbach that Mrs. Cummins had
been under the influence of intoxicants, and 7
can not understand how any who knew about
the case could have suspected that she was in
any such condition. ! led to make this de-
tefled statement only to correct any misappre-
hension TO the real nature OF the case.
C1,rrp1fp nfOruiuent the
Order OF the Eastern Star and was for
many years secretary of the Young
Women's Christian association of st.
o,,;s No har forp,e,. f1on,e
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
YOUNG BANDIT ROBS
OAKLAND STORE KEEPER
Takes Cash and Ring From
Cigar Dealers Pockets
[SeeeioI Dspateh 10 The CouI


OAKLAND, Dec. 17.-Emulating the
holdup bandit of San Francisco, a
youth about IL years old walked into
ed II. Gruenhagen's store at 502 East
Twelfth street at s:39 o'clock this even
ing, held up the proprietor. relieved him
Of cash and purse at Tevolver's point,
walked out with his loot and disap-
peared. BY the time Gruenhagen had
recovered himself sufficiently to teie-
phone to police headquarters the young
robber was lost TO view.
Give me some cigarettes" was the
Introduction Gruenhs gen got to his
caller. The shop keeper turned to
reach for a package and when he faced
the youth again Gruenhagen looked
down revolver and heard the COM
Hand, kid, give me your money"
Gruenhagen obeyed by passing over
81. This did not satisfy the youth,
who stepped around the counter and
went through Gruenhagen's pockets,
u king q purse containing SO and a
plain gold ring.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
CLIPPINGS FROM CALL
IDENTIFY DEAD MAN
Former San Francisco Police
man Killed Under Train


SAN JOSE, Dec 1.-THE Call was
indirectly the means OF bringing about
the Identification of the body of w. r
Carroll, formerly member Of the San
Francisco police department here to-
night. Clippings from The Call de-
scribing the suicide of Carrolps wife
and his subsequent exoneration by a
coroner's jury were found in his note
book and then came letters addressed
to w. r. Carroll, 1860 Twelfth avenue
San Francisco and redirected TO Nor
gan Hill.
The dead man is believed to have
been beating his way into San Fran
cisco from Morgan Hill when the acci-
dent happened. He had alighted when
the stop was made here and was at
tempting to get on the brakebeama
again when he slipped and fell under
the wheels.
Clippings in his pockets indicate that
he had two small children in the San
Francisco nursery at Lake street and
Fourteenth avenue. San Francisco. F'if-
teen cents in change was. found in his
pockets.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
APARTMENTS ARE
ROBBED OF JtWELRY

OAKLAND. Dec. 17.-Mrs. F. Piuand
OF 10o61k Webster street was robbed
of jewelry valued at $1S5 by burglars
last night.
The apartments of Mrs. r. L. RAIDER,
Mrs. NJ. E. Darrow and Mrs. Z. E. Page
at 1855 Alice street were also ran
sacked by burglars last evening. Mrs.
RAIDER reports the loss of a gold watch
and necklace
Mrs. Sallie StanleyEwas the victim of
a pickpocket in Broadway. near Elev-
enth street yesterday afternoon, her
purse containing s6.75 being snatched
from her hand
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
Alameda Church Services

ALAMEDA Dec. i7.-FiEst Baptist church.
ssnfe clara avenue near Benton street. Rev. L.
~ Russell minister
n o'ciock-AIornng worship and sermon; sub-
sarf .tThe Christians Estate and Title.
T.3O o'clOck-Erening praise with sermon: sub
saef Some of LIES Problems and Their Solu-
ton"
6.3O D. m.-Evening quiet hour, conducted by
the Young Peoples Baptist union
Bible school. 9,45 O'Clock a. m., II. T..
Carvin. superintendent.
The Christmas entertainment OF the bible school
~-iIi i,e held Tuesday evening December IS at
T-3O O'Clock. The program viii be one Of the
finest and there will be full orchestra.
Special Christmas music by the church for wcr-
shin on Sunday. December 26. morning snd even
iug.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
BURGLAR MAKES RAID ON
UPPER FRUITVALE HOME
Prizes Open Bedroom Window
and Steals Purse i'm Trousers

OAKLAND, Dec. l7.--While X. Bruch-
saler manager of the keystone electric
company of Fruitvale, was lying asleep
in his bedroom last night burglar
pried open the window OF his room and
abstracted his trousers, hanging on a
chair near by, in the pockets of which
he found $50.
When Bruchsaler awoke this morning
he found that the thief had left his
trousers.
This is the second time the Bruch-
saler home, in Putnam street, upper
FruitvaIe, has been robbed within three
months The first time diamonds and
jeweiry to the amount of $500 were
taken.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
FELLOW STUDENTS WANT
KISER REINSTATED
Circulate Petition on Behalf of
Crack HaIfback

ALAMEDA. Dec. l7.-Charles Kiser.
the crack halfbaek of the Alameda
high school football team, whose play
ing in the game last Saturday with the
san Francisco Polytechnic eleven had
much 10 Go with bringing the cham
piouship TO Alameda, is still under sus-
pension for conduct unbecoming a stu
dent
All OF the other students who were
suspe nded FOR cutting" classes Mon-
day afternoon 20 celebrate the football
victory have been reinstated.
Kfser's fellow students circulated a
,r,etItion today to be submitted TO the
school authorities asking that the ban
be removed from Kiser.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
BERKELEY REALTYMAN
INJURED IN RUNAWAY

BERKELEY. Dec 17.-c. A Runnels.
= realty dealer Of this city with Offices
al 207f Center street. was painfully
injured yesterday when the horse he
was driving ran away and he was
thrown out at abe corner OF California
street and Dwight way. The horse con-
tinued fts dight until il collided with
2 car at the corner OF San Pablo avenue
and Bancroft way
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
WILL OPEN HOME FOR
ORPHANS OF NEGROES
Association Invites Public TO
Give Food and Toys

OAKLAND. Dec. I7.-Oflciais of the
Booker T. washington colored orphan
age OF California wiz open the home.
aT63 Octavia street. San Francisco, TO
the public Tuesday. December 81. with
exercises by the children afternoon and
evening Donations Of food and toys
are solicited They viii be received
iu Oakland by Efrs. Derniks, 7SS Myrtle
street and at the home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
SHORT POLICEMAN
ARRESTS TALL DESERTER
"AII Right, My Boy" Says Six
F0oter to His Captor

OAKLAND. Dec. 17.--Bailiff James
Flynn OF police court No. arrested
George r. Bush, a deserter from the
United States army barracks in Pres
colt, Ariz.. at he Santa Fe depot last
night Flynn is feet inches tall;
Bush measures 6 feet 9.
When the short officer informed the
tall deserter that he was in custody
the lofty one replied, "All right, my
boy"
Although Flynn is no whit lacking
in courage, there was something in the
tone that caused him TO summon Po-
liceman O'Keefe. Bush made no resist
a
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
BENEFIT MUSICAL IS
GIVEN FOR 0RPHANAGE

OAKLAND, Dec. l7.-Ebell hall was
crowded with patrons Of music ana
friends Of the Fred Finch orphsnage
tonight. the occasion being the concert
given for the benefit OF the institution
The committee Of arrangements con-
sisted Of q number OF prominent society
women OF Oakland. who made a thor
ough canvass Of the business section
Of Oakland in disposing OF tickets for
the affair. An excellent program was
rendered by a number Of local artists.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
ABISHOP WILL CONFIRM
NORTH BERKELEY CLASS

BERKELEY, Dec. l7.-On his annual
visit to All Souls chapel OF the Episco-
pal church OF North Berkeley next Sun
dav Bishop Nichols win confirm the
class which has been prepared during
she last three months. on the occasion
of his last visit Bishop Nichols held q
service in the chapel, which was then
1ncompleted.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
Suburban Brevities

IMPRovERs ELECT oFTICERs-Alameda. Dec.
1.-THE Alameda improvement club has elect
ed the following officers: President W. Fl.
Noy; first vice president ". H. Martin: sec-
oud vice president H. 3. Hobson; secretary.
Alexander Mackic.
PETER LARSEN DIES-Berkeley. Dec. IT,
Peter Larsen. 6De OF the oldest residents of
this city died Yesterday after q short illness.
He had resided In West Berkeley for great
many years. Larsen is survived by a widow,
Mrs. Lena Larsen. a son. William A. Larsen,
and daughteI Mrs. Robert Case.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
The California Promotion Committee

tThe State Central Organization organised in
1902-An association for the commercial aud
industrial development OF California;
PROMOTION: The act OF promotion, advance
ment. encouragement. "--CenturJ Dictionary.
TION Of Californias interests. II has nothing to
sell 1t fosters all things tending to the AD-
VANCEMENT Of California 1t Is an authority
on all matters relating to California 1t EN-
C0URAGES the establishment OF new industries
and fosters those already established. IL invites
desirable immigration. II presents the oppor-
tunities and needs Of all fields Of business and
professional activity. 1t is supported by popular
subscription and makes no charge for any service
rendered 1t has affiliated with II $50 conner.
cial organizations OF the state with combined
membership OF more than $4,000. Meetings Of
sfemiannually in different parts OF the state.
where matters OF Caufornia's interest are dis
cussed Headquarters OF the committee are
maintained in Merchants Exchange bldg. San
Francisco. CORRESPONDENTS INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18

FIREMEN MAKE TRANsFER-oakland. Dee
1.-THE volunteer fire department Of Melrose
has turned over its equipment and records TO
Chief Engineer Ball of the Oakland Gre de
partment. The company, consisting of 20 mem
bers. viii continue IN existence until such
time as the city has arranged for permanent
fire protection In the annexed district
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
Cbrfsfmas and New Years Rates Via
SOufhern Pacific

Between all points IN California
where the one way fare is $1,000 and
1ese one and q third fare for the round
rim Christmas tickets sold December
92f 18th ard 25th: New Years tickets
sold December goth and 3ist, 1903, and
Isruarx 1St. 1910. Good for return un-
n gsnisary Cd, 1910. For details see
agents southern Pacific Company.
Ticket Offices. Flood Building Market
Street FERRY Depot, Third and Town
send streets Depot. and Broadway and
Il thirteenth street. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
DESPONDENT HUSBAND
TURNS ON GAS IN HOTEL
Proprietor Reseues Him Before
Life Is Extinct

OAKLAND, Dec 17.--Despondent on
account of the recent illness OF his
wife, Frank c. Williams, painter liv-
ing in Fifty-second avenue, Melrose.
rented a room in the Merritt house at
Twelfth and Franklin streets this aft
ernoon. turned on the gas and lay
down to die.
The escaping fumes attracted the at
tention Of the mana cement shortly be-
fore o'clock. and they found the guest
unconscious Oh his bed.
The police ambulance was summoned
and Wilson was hurried to the receiv-
ing hospital. where he was revived.
Wilson has four children.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
MILL HAND i

MILL HAND HJRT-Oaklsnd. Dec. IL y
Fettens. mill hand living at $40 1hirteentn
street was struck I'M the groin by = nyinx
piece of wood and seriously injured this morn
ing while at work.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18

eEIeHTs TO HOLD SERVICE Berkeley: Dec:
l7.--In fun regalia The knights IemPlar Of
Rerkeley cornnsndery 10. ~ viii hold sery-
ices 10 The Masonic temple at Q o'clock Christ
mas morning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18

INCREASES STAFF OF CLERKS-BerkeIey
Dec. ITO handle the Christmas mail mat
ter Postmaster Clarence s Merrill has added
30 extra clerks and carriers the regular
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
IDEALS NECESSARY
IN STUDENT LIFE
University Professor Makes
Plea for Higher Thoughts
Before Graduating Class

BERKELEY, Dec. 17.-With a plea
for the attainment of the ideal in edu-
cation, Prof w. A. Merrill, head of the
Latin department of the university ad-
dressed the students of the graduating
class of the Berkeley high school in
Kellogg hall in the new school building
tonight His subject was "Idealism in
Education
The professor pointed out the ideals
in education, laying great stress on the
student striving for 1t during his uni
versity course and his life in the world
He said that when the ideal is reached
it is found to merge into the practical
cit is real" he said, and with us every
day."
There were 46 students in the grad
uating class of the school who were
presented with diplomas tonight from
the hands of Roy J. Young, a member
of the board of education, and chair
man of the high school committee. The
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18

GRADUATION EXERCISES IN cHURcH-Ala-
media. Dec. 17.--The graduation exercises Of
the Alameda high school next Wednesday night
will be held in the auditorium OF the new
First Methodist Episcopal church
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18
MISSING WOMAN is FOUND,
AND TWO MEN DISAPPEAR

OAKLAND. Dec. 17.--Mrs. Edna Con-
stable, whose unexplained disappear
ance from her home at 1927 Third ave.
nue. alarmed her husband so greatly
last night that he asked the police to
search for her. returned to her home
today. Peter Herman of 1868 Forty
eighth street, goat tender, and Rich
ard Reed of 20S4 Mission street. have
also been reported as missing to the
local police.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-18

Curtis studio, Van Ness at Pine. Ma
hogany reproductions, paintings. rugs.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
Greenfield Hill
NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD.

Miss Mabel Sherwood, who has been quite ill with the measles, and a severe cold, is now improving slow ly.
 A very enjcyGiie musical program was given, last week Thursday -ven ing March 25, by the members of the Country club at their rooms The program of the evening was in charge of Haro'd Hull. After the ,nusiIqi pat, refreshments w(rC served and ! social hour was en- joyed.
 H. P. Gowan is breaking gr"unt for a new orchard he is to set ou this spring, to the north If his snorse He is doing the work with a sulk! plow he re 'ently purchased
 G. F. Monroe, the blacksmith, ha! just completed a new ox-cart for W J. Sherwood of Westport and one fo Arthur Hull Of Southport. He ha other contracts TOW on hand.
 Last week Monday evening, there wos a committee meeting of the c E. society in the Sunday school room followed by a social hour.
 Ihe l"Gies' Union held their meet ing last Friday afternoon at tn, home of Mrs Barlow Hill.
 Thomas Perry had COW whicl was very sick, last week.
 Frank R. Gushing ha. had [. Ia: 9, wood sled built in the rear of hi house
 Milton P. Hackett and famil! moved, last week. from the home O Mrs Hackett's parents, MT and Mir George Lover, to Fairfield Woods mar ). G Jennings place
 That Mrs Levi Burr of Burr stree is very fond of flowers is seen by he bay window, which is full of nic, plants She has some very hard some foliage plants there and man. very beautiful blossoms. She alway enjoys having her friends call ant look them over.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

Mrs Fred slllimnn has been Rpend- ing several days in Bridgeport, visit ing friends.
 B. P. Merwln has his handle tufn- ing factory at Aspetuck in fine run ming order and in spite of the dull time finds business good, He has just completed filling several large orders and has others on hand. Mr Merwin makes handles for all kinds of tools and turns out A No 1 goods. He is looking for several thousand feet of white wood plank. Anyone having such wood will do well to see him.
 Mrs Clarissa Banks of Bridgeport is spending a few weeks in town the guest of MT and Mrs 0. E. osborn.
 Iohn Urban Of Greenp0int, N. Y., has purchased Mrs Eli Goodsell's farm in the western part 0fthe town and moved there and took possession last week.
 o. B. Osborne, who has been quite sick with bronchitis and under the care of Dr Osborne of Bridgeport, is now gaining nice,y.
 Mrs Albert Mills and Miss Martha Mills of Green Farms, were guests, last week, of Mr and Mrs E. P. Mills in AspetuCk.
 E. P. MIlls is doing jury duty in Bridgeport for q few weeks. His sons, Herbert and Charles, are run ming his steam saw mill while he is away.
 Mrs George r. Parrack is spending few weeks in Bridgeport, where she is being treated for rheumatism. | Our stock of Lew garden, field and flower seeds has just arrived and we can fill your order. We can also sup ply you with the Berkshire fertili- z3rs None better made. Trade with your home merchant and keep your money in town.-[F. G. Haeublien, the merchant at Adams Corner,
 Miss Elsie Blbbin" spent fast week in Bethel, the guest of Mrs George Beck. She also visited the Normal school in DanburY.
 Peter Peterslr was among the sick ones, last week, and confined to his home. Dr Hlil attended him.
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
BranchviIIe.
PERSONAL CHAT.

J. B. Beecher, who has been living in Nod, is moving, this week, to the Raven place above Branchville.
 It is reported that G. D. White is going into the greenhouse business at Sunnybrook farm.
 Fred Lindwall < Son are very busy at the new shop, put they are always on hand ready to attend to any who call.
 MT and Mrs c. H. Burdette of New York spent Saturday and Sunday at their home on Laurel Hill.
 The silica mill, after being closed down for several months, is now at work with a full force of help.
 Mrs Nettie Dickens of Ridgefeld was the guest, last week, of Mrs Charles CogsWell in Laurel Hill.
 Seth J. Benedict was laid up. last week, with a severe cold
The Newtown bee., 1909-04-02
SOuthfOrd.
PERSONAL CHAT.

David Nj. Condon was among the sick ones, last week, and confined to home. He is now able to be out again.
 Michael King is riding out behind a fine black stopper
 The ball and cakewalk at Nun sons hail on Thursday evening, filled the halk
 There1 will be a wrestling match at Munson's hall on Friday evening, April 16.
 Mrs A. Noe, who has been spend- ing few days in Seymour with her daughter, Mrs Stowe, has returned to her home.
 Walter ". Wheeler and family spent few days in Naugatuck, last week.
 G. l.. Minor sold an extra fine pair of stags to l.. B. Beardsley of Monroe, last week.
 George l.. Minor has a very fine young brown lilly which he has just begun to break. It is a very fine bred animal.