davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
ONE MILE OF WIRES
TO GO EACH YEAR
City Council Prepares Ordinance
Providing for an Under
ground System
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

OAKLAND, July 12.-One mile Of
overhead electric wires will be put un-
derground each year after the city coun-
ell passes an ordinance which was in
troduced tonight by Councilman Ever
hart. The ordinance creates three new
districts, in one of which the overhead
wires and the poles will be removed
each year for the next four years. At
the end of that period it is provided
that other districts shall be mapped un-
til the whole city is cleared. The plans
do not contemplate disturbing trolley
wires used by streetcar and railway
companies
The district known as No. 3, in which
the overhead wires will be taken down
next year. lies between Broadway and
Franklin street and Seventh and Four
teenth streets. The poles of the tele-
phone. telegraph and electric light
companies have already been taken off
Broadway and Washington street. and
next year the cross streets between
Broadway and Franklin street will be
relieved.
III 1911 ulSlilIt NJ = = 10 De C4Sdl6u-
Tt is bounded by Washington, Clay
Tenth and Fourteenth streets. The
work in 1912 will be confined between
San Pablo avenue and Broadway from
Fourteenth to Twentieth street; the
fifth district defined by the proposed
ordinance. One section of the measure
provides for continuance of the i'm
provement by directing the council to
create additional districts.
To forestall any companies undoing
what has been accomplished the ordi-
nance provides, furthermore, that be-
tween Oak, Grove, First and Twentieth
streets no wires shall be put overhead.
President Pendleton referred the or
dinance to the ordinance and judiciary
committee
The Great Western power company
filed an application through Vice Pres
ident H. H. Sinclair for franchise to
install poles, towers. overhead wires
mission of electricity for light, heat
and power. Promising to submit a
bona fide bid if the franchise is put on
sale, the corporation guarantees to
start work within four months after
the permission is given; to repair all
streets torn up, and to pay the city 2
per cent of the annual gross income
from the sale of electricity in the city
limits.
The life Of the desired franchise will
be so years. 1t is understood that the
company will install it's equipment in
accordance with the terms of the ordi-
nance introduced by Everhart tonight
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
5VENs THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY FRANCISCO
SUIT TO RESTORE
COMPANY'S fund
River Steamboatmen Involved
in Litigation Over Alleged
Diversion of Capital

OAKLAND. July 12.-DissensiOn in
the management OF the California navi-
cation and improvement company be-
came public today when L. B1eakmOre.
a stock holder. named the entire direc-
torate as defendants in an action to
compel the restitution OF $4,000 al
legged to have been taken from the cap
itaI to pay dividends. Sidney Newell
president of the company and presi-
dent OF the Stockton savings bank, anu
P. B. Fraser. president OF the Farmers
and Merchants bank Of stockton, ng-
ured prominently in the list OF de-
PENDANTS.
In addition ]. f. Peters. Ward Smith,
George b. Sperry, S. P. Elliott and f
r. Hedges were named
That the relations between the naVl-
cation company and the two banks may
have been involved was hinted at when
Bleakmore said that they held 90 serial
bonds of $1,000 denomination, issued oy
the directors. and that at the close OF
the fiscal year. ending May 81. 1908,
the savings bank held overdrafts and
notes for $4,000 charged against the
navigation company.
In spite of the conditions of the bonds
that they should draw per cent IN
terest and were to be redeemed at the
rate of three annually, no interest had
been paid for two years and no bonds
redeemed, according to the complaint.
The first alleged diversion OF capi-
tai as dividends came May 81, 1908,
when $4,000 was said to have been
taken. A year later $4,000 was used
for a similar purpose, said BleakmOre.
Though dividends were declared,
BIeakmore said that the earnings of the
company had exceeded the OutgO by
but S10O.26 for the two fiscal years
ending May, 1909. This resulted from
a deficit of $46.S37.04 for the year end
ing in May. 1908, and a surplus for
May 1909, Of S46,T36.2S.
Breakmore. who appears in the COM
plant as his own attorney, charged
that no record appeared in the books
regarding the bonds, the interest or
the sinking fund. which should have
been created after the year 1906 for
their redemption
Since the year 1908. s 3. Cross and
f. D. Cobb had been directors. but
they were not made defendants. Claim
ing that il was useless to ask the direc-
the alleged diversion of capital Bleak
more said he had undertaken the ae-
tiOn Independently.
The bonds were secured by mortgage
upon the income. wharves. franchises
and other resources of the company. This
was held in trust by w II. Lyons.
The company has operated a line
of river steamers in the bay. having
wharf at the foot Of Webster street
| in the estuary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
WOMAN SAYS SHE
THRASH[D DOCTOR
Writes Vivid Story of EncOun-
Ter TO Chief of Police
Wilson

OAKLAND. July l2.-"I broke away
from him and then knocked him down, -
calmly writes an unidentified San
Francisco woman in an anonymous
letter to Chief OF Police Wilson, which
narrates the undiscovered Amazon's
encounter with w. c Sheppard, a
beauty doctor" who is charged with
battery by Miss Ely Smith and by
Mrs. Neva stewart
Sheppard was arrested first three
days ago on the complaint made by
Miss Smith. a Fruitvale high school
girl. who alleges that she answered an
advertisement issued by Sheppard for
help. and was seized by him. Shep-
pard with difficulty raised $500 bail
on that charge and was rearrested on
a warrant sworn out by Mrs. Stewart
the next day. This morning he pleaded
not guilty to the second charge OF
battery and on applying for lower bail
was permitted 10 give $3.50 cash for his
release Both battery complaints were
continued until July Is by the police
judge.
The letter from the San Franciscan
reached the police chief this morning
after Sheppard had given bail and
gone. II reads as follows:
Chief Of Police. Oskland-Dear Sir: While
reading a san Francisco paper this evening
saw IN account OF the arrest Of Or W. c.
Sheppard and I glad be IS to get his just
deserts Some time agO ] called AT his orhct
professionally. but saw he no gen
Ileman snd refused TO have any dealings what
soever with him.
As I was leaving be came or rather wen;
ahead of me 10 the door and when 1 started
uut be- threw his arms around me and tried
40 hold me- Fortunately I strong woman
aud broke away from him and then knocked
him down. ] told him il IL not for the no
toriety 4 would have had him arrested. and
thst II ] 10 tell my husband he would
kin him. he begged me not TO tell him. / told
him II he ] would tell my hus
band about him. but I only considered him
crazy little shrimp" and that as ] was able
and did svenge the insult. there was need
Of telling my husband ar present. Sheppard
viii know who the lady is who writes this
letter. whether he admits it or nOt. BE is not
fit 10 be- in the business he is. for be is really
insane ar least on the woman question and
unfortunately not all women able to take
their part against such little fend he is
II were not starting Nor the south tonior-
row believe ] would brave the notoriety and
come out snd give my testimony IL I thought
he would nor be punished without it. He should
no. be allowed 10 20 free. He considers every
woman who goes into his Office his legiti-
uiste urcy. I am sorry can not sign my name
10 this.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
ARREST FOUR IN RAID
ON WHITE OPIUM DEN
Men and Women Accused of
Keeping Unlawful Resort

OAKLAND, July 12.-The police raid
ed a dwelling at 67o1 San Pablo ave-
nue. early this morning and arrested
Bertha Deacon. Catherine English, Sam
Deacon and Charles Merrill on charges
of violating the liquor ordinance and
maintaining an opium den.
Watch was kept over the premises
for several weeks before the police de-
partment was able to get evidence
which would warrant arrests. Yester-
day Patrolman James Carter a new
appointee. gained admittance to the
house. where he bought two bottles
of beer from Bertha Deacon. He re-
ported the purchase to the station,
and the raid was made
Bertha Deacon was booked for SELL
ing liquor without license, and her
three associates were locked up as va
grants for using opium. 1t is charged
that disreputable persons indulged in
the drug vice at the San Pablo avenue
den.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
DETECTIVES UNABLE TO
LOCATE VANISHED MAN
Searchers, Assisted by Father
in Law, Continue Hunt

BERKELEY, July 12.-Both police
and the family of Robert Post, young
electrician who mysteriously disap-
peared after kissing his wife and baby
goodby last Wednesday, are baffied in
the search for him. He left no clew
on which they can work.
Post is 25 years old and about feet
inches in height and weighs about $50
pounds. His eyes are blue and his
hair light brown. He was dressed in
a light brown suit when he left home
to go to a union meeting, and wore a
derby hat. His tie was brown. He has
several distinctive features on his face,
which Is more readily recognizable by
being pock marked. He also has a
small scar under his chin.
A. t. Pullman, father in law of the
young man and a retired capitalist of
San Jose. has come to this city to take
up the hunt and aid the police
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
The California Promotion Committe,

The State Central Organization organized Il,
l9O2-An association for the comnprcfai .,'i
industrial development OF California '
'PkOMOIION. The act OF promotion a,lva,.
lnent. encouragement. Century Dictionary
The committee has for its object the pPOSf,
HON OF Cahfornias interests. ft has NOTHING a.
sell II fosters all things tending to The !. r,
NANCEMEN1 OF California 1t Is an aufho-,+~
on all matters relating to California n ~
COURAGES the establishment OF now insi,,sts .
and fosters those already established Tf ir-t.
desirable immigration IL presents tbe ono
tunIties and needs OF all helds OF business ~ /,
professional activity IL is supported nv no,,aI
subscription and makes no charge for an s,
rendered IL has affiliated with II 200 cor,,,. ,e
cal organizstions OF the state. with corbi,,s J,
membership OF more than $1,000. NTeetir..-' =.
representatives OF these orranzatfonsse ssess.nss &c
semiannusliy in different parts OF The ..al ael,i
where matters OF California's interest-- sse.
eussed- hesalaarters OF the committee are mar
tanned In California building Union s,,r. Ns (. IN
francisco CORRESPONDENTS INVITED Saa
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
COMMENCE WORK ON
THE SALT WATER MAINS
Contractors Open Trenches for
Pipe Laying for New System

OAKLAND, July PA carload of
pipe for the Franklin street main of
the auxiliary salt water system arrived
at the kirkham street freight depot of
the Southern Pacific this forenoon and
trench digging was commenced today
by the contractors, Cotton Brothers
construction company. The material
was shipped last month from the Ten
nessee mills of the United States pipe
company.
Several other cars of pipe are COM
ing west. The specifications of the
city engineer were so drawn that each
section had TO be cast especially for
the auxiliary system, one of the re-
quirements being that the pipe should
be cast on end. The Franklin street
main will be the first laid, and the
street will be permanently paved when
the construction work in it is COM
pleted.
The auxiliary system is to cover the
business district between Washington
and Franklin streets and from Four
teenth street to the water front. The
pipes and hydrants will be installed in
that section of the city before connec-
tion is made with the pumping station
at Lake Merritt, whence the water sup
ply will be drawn by two large en-
gines which have been built
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
FIRE DESTROYS OLD
MENLO PARK LANDMARK
Kate johnson Home, Gift TO
Archbishop Riordan, Burned

MEMO PARK, July 12.-The de-
struction of the old Kate Johnson home
in the grounds of st. Patrick's semi
nary yesterday by fire removed one
more link connecting this district with
the pioneer days of the early fifties
The home was one of the historic
buildings of this section of the PENN
sula, being the first built here after the
American occupation. 1t was brought
around the Horn in sections from New
York and erected in 1852. The place
remained the home of Mrs. johnson
until her death. Is years ago, and by
her will was left. with so acres of
ground. to Archbishop Riordan to be-
come the site of the present Catholic
seminary.
During the last few years the old
home had been used as quarters for the
seminary workmen, the fire of yester-
day having been caused by the eX-
plosion of a lamp which one of the
laborers was filing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
FOUND PURSE AND
DIVIDED THE CONTENTS
Three Men Confess Guilt of
Petty Larceny Charge

OAKLAND. July l2-John r. Crow
der, Charles o. crowder and Mike Syl-
vester pleaded guilty to petty larceny
before Police Judge Samuels in the
police court this morning and sentence
was deferred until August IA at the re-
quest of their counsel
The men were accused of sharing
S165 they found in a purse in Broad
way several months ago. The money
was returned to its owner by the police
and a charge Of grand larceny was re-
duced TO one Of petty theft. John
CrOwder is the son Of Charles o.
CrOWder.
When the purse containing the
money was found by Sylvester and
the younger Crowder IL was carried
by the men into a saloon at Sixth
street and Broadway, where they split
the find. Most OF il was found in the
Crowders' home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
News Of Society
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, July 12.-Mrs. William
G. Palmanteer and her daughters. Miss
Carolyn Palmanteer and Miss Hazel
Palmanteer, are planning to spend the
late summer at Lake Alta. Miss Ethel
Valentine, Miss Dorothy Valentine.
Miss Bessie Palmer, and one or two
other close friends, make up a party
sojourning at Alta for the season. The
Palmanteers will leave later in the
month, closing their home in town
until early in the fall. Mrs. Palman-
teer has returned from the Yosemite,
where she spent a fortnight with the
Crellins.
Mrs. William c. Henshaw, Miss
Florence Henshaw Mrs Harry Chick
ering and Miss Grimes will take apart
ments at Tahoe for the late summer.
Mrs. John Treanor has come up
from her home in Los Angeles for a
visit with her mother, Mrs. T. B. Cog
hill, whose house guest she will be for
the coming month. Late in July she
will be Joined by Mr.. Treanor. Mrs.
Treanor is one of the most attractive
of the younger matrons, and her visit
will occasion several informal affairs.
which will bring together a number
of her close friends who remain in
town. For the last year Mr.. and Mrs
Treanor have lived in the southern
part of the state.
Mrs. Charles Rodolph with her fam
lily has decided to go to Livermore for
the late July. The Rodolphs have en-
joyed series of short motor trips
during the summer.
The summer place of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Havens at Sag Harbor has been
opened and the family are not plan
ming to return to California until the
late fall. Mrs Havens and Mrs Harry
Maxwell, who have been abroad for
several weeks. are returning to the
United States, joining Mr.. Havens in
the east. Mr.. and Mrs Richard Par
tington are the Havens guests for the
Fseason.
Mrs Moylan Fox is at the Fox ranch
in Idaho. where she will remain for
some weeks. She left Oakland last
month, visiting in Salt Lake City.
where the family formerly nVed, and
where her brief stay was made the
occasion of some happy reunions of old
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Adams,
formerly Miss Jessie Fox, are remain
ing in town for the season.
Friends of Miss Edith Mote Smith.
who is rapidly gaining high place in
musical circles. are interested in the
announcement of an elaborate social
and musical affair which will be given
Friday evening at Santa Cruz in her
honor. A large number of society lead
ers of the surf city will be patronesses.
Miss Smith possesses a beautiful So
prano voice.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Easterbrook have
closed their apartments at Hotel Met
ropole for July, spending the month at
Castle Crag. Mrs. Easterbrook is one
of the prominent workers on the board
of the Fabiola hospital association. and
for many years has been actively
identified with the progress of the
institution.
Miss Dorothy Van Sicklen and her
mother, Mrs. F. w. Van Sicklen. are
at Lake Tahoe for the month of July
Miss Clarissa Lohse will spend the
late summer at ST. Helene
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
Suburban Breyities

SALooNMAN a SUICIDE-San Luis Obispo
July 12.-Robert Butler. San Diego saloonman
committed suicide this afternoon by shooting
himself in the head with revolver. Butler,
who had been in poor health, to this
place TO take the baths.
MAYOR ORDERS PREMISES CLEANED
Oakland July 12.-Mayor Frank K. Mott has
issued orders to the police department to direct
property owners TO clean up their premises and
TO remove the weeds from the sidewalks in
front of dwellings and lots.
CHANGE IN KOREAN CABINET-Seoul. July
IA change in the Korean cabinet is imminent.
it being proposed to abolish the ministry Of
Prince Ito. japanese resident general in Korea,
will leave for Tokyo on Wednesday.
SECRETARY BALLIEGER HOME Seattle.
Wash. July 12.-Richard A. Ballinger. secre-
tary OF the interior. and Mrs. BalIinger. came
home today TO spend their summer vacation
On the way west Secretary Ballinger and his
party spent several days visiting the Yellowstone
national park.
SUES TO QUIET TITLE-oakland. July r.
George Roeth filed suit in the superior court to-
day TO quiet title TO property in Bernie street
between Broadway and Telegraph avenue.
Thomas Prather and Samuel Prather and A. II,
Lent were defendants, Roeth claiming half in
terest in the property which he said the others
disputed
NEARLY DIES FROM HEMoRRHAGE-oak-
arrived at the receiving hospital after midnight
last night in a fainting condition due TO loss
Of blood. BE had fallen and had thrust his hand
through q plate glass window. severing arfe-
ries OF the wrist. Unable TO check the how
Bolden would have bled TO death within short
time but for quick treatment.
AMATEUR THEATRIcALs Alto July
I2.-Amateur thespisns viii hold the boards to-
morrow night when the ..Deestrick Skule'' will
be staged at the Playhouse. The program in
cluding a number OF speciality features which
will be introduced by the talented OF the
amateurs, viii he given under the auspices of
the ladies' aid society of the Methodist church
FEARS FOUL PLAY-BerkeIey. July 1e-
Joseph Silva. a resident OF 2436 Eighth street
dropped from sight and has not been seen since
according TO a report made to the police today
His wife fears that he has met with foul play
and is frantic over the disappearance of her h,ls
hand. Silva. who is an Italian. was connected
pearance.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
WIDOW SEEKS LETTERS
ON HUSBANDS ESTATE
Affairs of Seattle Pioneer to Be
Settled by Court

OAKLAND. July IA certified copy
Of the viii Of Charles Mcdonald, man
ufacturer, former member of the Seat
tie city council and a pioneer Mystic
Shriner on the Pacific coast, was filed
for probate with the county clerk to-
day. The original viii was filed at
Seattle. where his property interests
were located, his death having occurred
here February %. His property here
was valued at S12,0
Deputy County Clerk W ". Crane
is a son in law. and tesJator's surviving
wife. Mrs. Eliza beth Mcdonald Charles
A. Mcdonald. a son. and Carrie E
Walker. daughter, and Mrs. Josephine
p. Crane. also daughter live in
East Oakland William r. McDona ID
2 son. and Mrs. Ida May Smith, a
daughter, live in the state of Washing
ton.
Mrs Elizabeth Mcdonald asked let
ters Of administration TO care for realty
which he owned. located at Tenth ave-
nue. and East Eighteenth street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
'AFFINITY'S J|BfS
CAUSE OF DIVORCE
Melr0se Wife Relates How She
Was Taunted by Winner of
Husbands Love

OAKLAND, July 12.-After watching z
Alfred E. MurceIl make nightly calls
on married woman living farther
down the street and leaving his wife
alone with their daughter until past
midnight, Mrs. Emma j. Murcen of
Melrose sued for divorce when the
alleged affinity taunted her over the
conquest. Mrs. Murcel got an inter-
locutory decree today.
she testified that her remonstrances
did no good, that MurcelI daily grew
more cold and distant and finally told
her that when he married again that
his wife would be the woman he loved
and not one whom he hated. The hus-
band of the affinity evidently did not
object in the least and once summoned
Murcen when the affinity was i'll and
the service of nurse was needed
W. M. Cummings returned from a
trip and found that his wife Stella had
disposed of the household furniture
and had gone to her mothers home at
Reno. She wrote him that she ar
rived and that everything was all
right. Cummings differed and got a
divorce today
Lille Sarah Moon testified that The
odore A. Moon had hurled pieces Of
coal at her and had returned to his
home raving after drinking Chinese
liquor. Mrs. Moon secured an inter-
locutory decree of divorce for cruelty.
Alice Kyle Chapman secured a simi-
lar decree today from George NJ. Chap
man, salesman for an eastern hosiery
house. She said that he grew weary
of her and she suspected that he cared
more for some other woman, but was
not certain.
John F. Barfield asked for a divorce
from Pauline E. Barield today for al
legged desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13

equal the world would probably never
see again.
He declared, however, that Raphaers
art was commonplace in that he chose
everyday subjects, particularly in his
Madonna studies, but in this very
feature was his success in placing
around these objects of everyday in
terest depth, atmosphere.
"He continually ran after other art
lists of his time" said the lecturer
"and was continually copying the ideas
of his fellows in sucn an inimitable
way that his name has come down the
ages"
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
YOUTH SAVED STIGMA
OF FELON'S STRIPES
District Attorney Pleads for
Future of Confessed Burglar

OAKLAND. July 12.-Wiliiam Wilson.
on recommendation of District Attor-
nev Donahue was committed during
minority 10 the industrial school at
lone by Judge Brown today. Wilson
is a cocaine -6end" and Judge Brown
was undecided for a time whether or
not to send him TO lone.
II was District Attorney Donahue's
nles that kept Wilson out of the peni-
Tentiary and gave him a chance at
permanent reformation.
Wilson was caught in the receiving
hospital attempting to steal drugs and
had a prior conviction for petty lar
ceny He acquired the drug habit two
wears ago by associating with older
men who had been addicted to it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR
ARREST OF BUTCHERS
Berkeleyans Accused of VioIat-
ing State Pure Food Law

BERKELEY, July 12.-Warrants
were issued by the district attorney
this morning for the rearrest of Jo-
seph F. Whitehouse, Samuel G. White
house, Egbert Armand, George E. An
nand and Charles Fischel. butchers of
this city, who are accused of having
violated the state pure food law in re-
gard to the selling of adulterated
meats. The second complaint was is
sued today owing to the fact that in
the first one the true names were not
specified. Their arraignment was set
for July "a
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13
ASSESSOR REPORTS ON
SAN MATE0 VALUATION
An Increase of Million Dollars
Is Shown Over Last Year

REDWOOD CITY. July IA spe-
cial meeting was held by the super
visors today sitting a board of
equalization. The figures OF Assessor
Clarence Hayward were presented,
showing a county valuation of $685.
243,775, an increase of $1,000, 900 over
last year The first supervisoral dis
trict has the highest valuation, with
s6,724,16O, followed by the third, with
S5,5S9,4 San Mateo leads among the
cities, with $2,405, ,120. followed by Red
wood, with s1.39S.S25.