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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
CONGRESS CURSED BY
ARMY ENGINEERS, HE SAYS
Champ Clark Charges Board
With Gross Discourtesy

WASHINGTON. May 17.-"Congress
can go to hell We will report when
we get ready
This. said Mr.. Clark of Missouri. in
the house today, was the alleged re-
Spouse given by the engineering de-
partment OF the army when asked for
information regarding the result of
the examination made by the engineers
as to the practicability and desirability
of constructing and maintaining a
navigable canal IA feet deep and a
suitable width from ST. Louis to the
mouth of the Mississippi river.
The subject was brought up when
Mr.. Bartholdt of Missouri offered a
resolution calling upon the secretary
of war for the report.
The resolution failed of adoption
through an objection by Mr.. Alexander.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
NOTED ONES TO SING
AT EURYDIcE CONCERT
Prominent yocaIists Will Pre-
sent Program of Merit

OAKLAND. May 1.-THE Eurydice
club wilIigive its third concert this sea
son at Maple hail tomorrow evening.
tire club singers TO be assisted by Hen
~ J. Perry. the basso I'm the choir al
the First Congregational church. Miss
Eida Fiett OF Canada. a charming vo-
csiisf, viii also sing
The leader Of the Eurydice club is
Mrs. Grace Davis Northrup, one of the
best known sopranos in the central
part Of the state The club officers are.
Miss Chrissie Taft. president: Mrs
Fred J. Eeimbold. vice president. Miss
Marion MOFroW. secretary, and Miss
Edith Warner, trea sIrer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
EVENTS COUNTIES BORDERING ON OF SAN FRANCISCO
.G.A.R.AROUSEDAT
PLAN FOR PICNIC
Sunday School Outing to Be
Held Memorial Day Stirs
Up Protests

OAKLAND. May 17.-Hold sunday
school picnic on Memorial day. Why.
it would be positively profane. So
declare the members of the Memorial
day committee Of the various posts OF
the Grand Army of the Republic on
this side of the bay; and when. at a
meeting of the committee in the city
hall Saturday night. it was authorita-
lively reported that J. NJ. Davis. su-
perintendent of the Sunday school OF
the First Baptist church. was promot-
ing a picnic for May 80. the following
protest was drafted. and a copy imme-
diately forwarded to Davis:-
This day Is held sacred by the Grand Army
OF the Republic as Sabbath day, and BIZ all loyaI
citizens as a day that should be devoted wholly
to such thoughts. acts and ceremonies will h
the most fitting manner commemorate the deeds
OF our fallen comrades who freely gave or
risked their lives to preserve our country. Dor
only for US. but for you, for the churches you
represent. for all churches, for the whole people
now aud forever.
This committee. now therefore. respectfully
requests that you arrange TO hold your picnic
on some other date, and that you join with Us
and with our loyal citizens in 6ttingly 0bserv.
lug Memorial day, thereby refreshing and
renewing patriotism and loyalty to our
country and flag. and intoxicating in the hearts
OF our children Ike sentiments to the end thar
our country may have faithful defenders IN,
the future as it has had in the past.
Thus far. however. it is said that SUI
perintendent Davis has turned a deaf
ear to the protests of the veterans.
claiming that Memorial day is the most
suitable day for the picnic Rev. HO-
mer YOsburgh. pastor of the church. to
whom the veterans appealed when Da-
Wis repulsed them. refused to interfere
in the affairs of the Sunday school. 1t
now looks as though the picnic will be
held on Memorial day, as scheduled.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
GOV. FOLK TO SPEAK IN
BERKELEY THIS EVENING
ThrOngs Will Turn OEt to Hear
Him at Skating Rink

BERKELEY. May 17.-Good gov
eminent forces OF the bay cities are
awaiting with interest the arrival from
the north OF former Governor Joseph
W. Folk, who viii speak here at the
CNo skating pavilion at Allston way
and Shattuck avenue tomorrow night
on the subject OF The Era of Con-
science"
Folk win arrive some time tomorrow
and VIII be greeted by the members o.
the local Y N c. A.. who will conduct
him 70 Berkeley. Tomorrow afternoon
he will be driven around the CITY and
shown various places of interest Prior
TO the lecture an informal reception
VIII be held AZ the association rooms
in Allston way.
The lecture tomorrow night viii also
be under the auspices ~ef the Citizens
league of justice and Lincoln Roosevelt
league Of this city, which will attend
the lecture of the most noted reformer
IN body.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
MACCABEES KNIGHTS TO
ENTERTAIN THEIR FRIENDS
Farce TO Be Presented by Bayo
Vista Tent Members

OAKLAND, May IA Hoosier's
Honeymoon a farce in two acts, will
be given at Rice Institute hall, Seven
teenth street and San Pablo avenue, to-
morrow evening. 1t will be presented
by members and under the direction
of Bayo Vista tent No. 81, knights of
the MaccabeeS.
A feature of the performance will be
a chorus of 100 childrens voices Mrs
Marietta Bosworth Wellats is direct
ing the performers. Among those who
viii take part are II. A William. Mrs
Wellats, f. B. Thomas and Haicyon
Patter.
Specialties will be given by Bessie
Member, Audray Sage. Mabel Cropp.
Hattie Colombel, Merwin Levy, Ruth
owen and Helen Sweet
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
PRELUDE CLUB PLANS
THIRD BIG CONCERT
Program Prepared for Enter
tainment in EbelI Hall

OAKLAND, May 17.-The third an
nual concert <of the Prelude club, to
be held in Ebell hall May q, is arous-
ing interest in club and musical cir
cles. Among the clubwoRen who will
play at the concert are Miss Almah
Hollenbeck, Miss Marion Hovey and
Miss Emily Lancet, violinists; Miss
Minnie Bernhardt Miss Audrey Beer
and Miss Bessie Grant, pianists; Miss
sydney Miller, a member of the Bach
orchestra which recently tourned the
state, and Miss Alice Davies. violinists.
The program will also include two
solos by Ricardo Encarnacao. singer
of Lisbon.
The officers of the Prelude club are:
President. Miss Ramona Radcliffe; vice presi-
dent. Miss Bessie Grant: treasurer. Edna Beck
ert; secretary, Miss Gretchen kuerzel; banker.
Miss Hazel Shay; club accompanist, Miss We're
Hunter lGladys Kemp.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
AUTOMOBILISTS RESCUE
MAN FROM THE FLAMES
Break Into Burning House and
Find Owner Unconscious

OAKLAND. May Thames Kuhnel
living at Fitchburg. is at the county
infrmary at the point of death from
burns he suffered when his dwelling
burned down late last night. He was
trapped in the flaming building and
was carried out after being overcome
by fire and smoke by three unknown
automobilists
The rescuers ran their machine with
Kuhnei to the county infrmary. where
the suffering man is being treated by
DIR. w. A. Clark
While the three men refused to give
their names. they told DR.. Clark that
in passing Runners place they saw 1t
not getting speedy response, broke
into the house. They found KuhneI in
his bed, wrapped in ignited bedclothes.
1t is believed the fire was started by
an exploded lamp.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
CLOSE RACE FOR QUEEN
OF CHERRY CARNIVAL
Young Women Compete for the
HonorS at San Leandro Fiesta

SAN LEANDRo. May 17.-Interest is
being displayed here in the contest for
the honor Of being crowned queen of
the cherry carnival. Among the can
didates for the purple are many of
the prettiest young women of this
place.
At present Miss Bessie Best leads all
her rivals. but Misses Vivian Santos
Emma Herrsher, Hazel Reid, Mabel
Carmack and Alice Locke are we'll up
in the race, and the finish promises to
be close
1t is now planned to hold tag day
to help swell the funds for the coming
celebration, as $4,000 at least will be
needed, according to the committee
which plans to distribute cherries free
to every one who attends the carnival
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
MRS. ANNA REFER BURIED
FROM FAMILY RESIDENCE
Wealthy Pioneer Woman Car
ried to Last Resting Place

OAKLAND. May 1.-THE funeral of
Mrs. Anna Refer. one Of the oldest and
wealthiest woman residents of Oak
land. was held this morning from the
Refer residence. at the corner of Eighth
and Jefferson streets.
Mrs. Refer was the widow of Charles
Refer. with whom she came to Oakland
IN 1852 Investments In real estate
here built up a large fortune for the
couple.
Surviving Mrs. Refer is a son, Henry.
and four daughters, Mrs. William Blote.
Mrs. Carl Freese, Mrs. Elmer Charles
and Mrs. Joseph Graves and numerous
grandchildren.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
REPORTS GRAB OF STREET
BY TRACTION COMPANY
FruitvaIe Resident Informs SUI
pervis0rs of Switch Put In

OAKLAND, May III. Silver Of
Fruitvale reported to the board of SUI
peryisors today that the Oakland trac-
tion company had installed a switch
and put in spur track from High
street along the tidal canal. extending
two blocks east He asked whether the
work was being done under permit and
franchise and Supervisor Bridge re-
piled that no action had been taken
recently by the board permitting the
laying of tracks in the vicinity men
toned. Bridge said that he would in,
vesigate and report at the next
meeting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
News of Jociety
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, May 17.-Mrs. Charles
Rodolph has asked few friends to
be her guests Wednesday, when she
will entertain informally at a game of
bridge at her home in East Oakland
Since returning from abroad early in
the winter Mrs. Rodolph has contrib
uted generously to the social pleasure
of a wide circle of friends.
Miss Grace Hostetter made Miss
Bertha Stephens the inspiration for an
informal affair Saturday afternoon at
the Hostetter home in Thirteenth ave-
nue.. including a number of mutual
friends in her hospitality. Miss Ste
phens, who formerly made her home in
Oakland has spent the last year or
so in the Hawaiian islands. Satur-
days event was by way of welcome
to the returned traveller.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pierce johnson
and their daughters, Miss Josephine
Johnson and Miss airline Johnson have
taken possession of their handsome
new residence in Monte Vista avenue
and already are comfortably settled.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hamilton Nor
rison are spending a fortnight in the
southern part of the state. planning
to return to town early in June.
One of the enjoyable affairs of the
week will take place Thursday when
Mrs. Jennie Center entertains in honor
of Miss Elsie Horton, whose betrothal
<to Raymond Snowden was recently
announced, and Miss Caroline Hall,
an attractive young visitor from Los
Angeles. A score of.guests have been
asked for a game of bridge.
Mrs Milton Buckley will entertain
at bridge Tuesday, a number of friends
formally during the winter being her
guests.
Miss Helen Dornin will be the guest
of honor at one of the largest affairs
Miss Franck entertaining at cards at
their home in Adams Point Miss
Dornin is leaving next week for Eu-
rope. where she will spend the summer
in travel.
Mrs. Henry A. Buffers with her
daughters, Miss Marie Buffers and Miss
Marguerite Buffers, have been enjoy
ing an interesting tour in their new
car. stopping over at the springs for
a few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buffers are
joining the California contingent who
will spend the summer abroad. The
Buffers closed their Claremont resi-
dence last week, leaving for New York.
from where they will said shortly for
Europe.
I
Miss Avis Sterling is one OF the pop
ular girls who decided to leave town
early this year, remaining away for
most of the summer. Miss Sterling
and her mother have spent the winter
at the ke%- Route inn.
Miss Florence Pardee was a hostess
OF the afternoon, entertaining in honor
of Miss Gladys Armstrong, one of the
college girls who recently announced
her betrothal Five hundred gave the
diversion for the hour. which was
rounded out by the serving Of a dainty
supper.
Mrs. James Ireland will entertain at
cards Friday. making Mrs. George
Louden, that extensively feted young
matron, who with her husband re-
turned from abroad early last month.
her guest OF honor Mrs. Louden, who
was formerly Mrs. Mabel Kergan Hum
phreys, celebrated her marriage in
Rome during the holiday season
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
STRIKE BREAKERS FOR
HAWAIIAN PLANTATIONS
Thirteen Hundred Men Secured
to Replace Japanese

HONOLULU, May 1.-THE Honolulu
and Oahu sugar plantations employed
a total of 1900 strike breakers today
to take the places Of the Japanese la
borers who are striking for higher
wages. The strike breakers receive
S1.50 a day and their transportation
to and from Honolulu to the scene of
their labors.
The Japanese 1aborerS on the Eva
plantation deny that there is any alli-
ance between their leaders and the
strikers of the other plantations.
Half of the force. employed at the
t Ttwa Mere az woTK louaS anu oeciare
until a reply to their demands is re-
ceiVed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
BRANDENBURG SENT TO
TOMBS AWAITING TRIAL
Accused Writer Has an Inter-
view With His Wife

NEW YORK, May 17.-Broughton
Brandenburg. the writer who was
brought back from San Francisco yes
terday, was arraigned in police court
today charged with larceny in having
sold to the New York Times an article
purportlng to have been prepared by
Grover Cleveland.
Brandepburg was committed to the
Tombs prison to await trial. the date
OF which was not fixed. His counsel
announced that no application for bail
would be made at present.
AT Brandenburg's request he was
allowed TO have an interview with Mrs
Brandenburg in the criminal courts
building before going to the Tombs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
HUNDREDS JOIN RANKS
OF YOUNG WOMEN'S BODY
Campaign in Oakland Meets
With Much Success

OAKLAND. May 17.-Several hundred
new names have been added to the
membership roll OF the Young women's
Christian. association as a result of the
forfnight's recruiting campaign which
has just been closed by the members
of the association. The captains who
were in charge of the campaign were
Mrs. c. II. Hobart, Mrs. Walter Hem
derson, Mrs. j. II. Hubbard, Mrs. Ray
ellison, Miss Mary Heaton, Miss Eva
Powell Miss Harriet Merriam Miss
Amy Rhinehart and Miss Isabel Smith.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
Marriage Licenses

licenses were issued today
Henry w: Lake. Fl, Alameda, and Helena c..
Lyons, FL, Oakland.
John A. Bunting .Jr.. q, Centerville,-and Mar
garet J. Nelson 20, Oakland.
Curtis F. Adams o. Sacramento, and Florence
Mcnamara, %, Berkeley.
Fred v. Prang IS. and Sigma Erickson. IS,
both Of berkeley.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
STUDENTS TO FILL CASH
DEFICIT WITH CONCERT
Alameda Class to Give Show
and Dance by Pupils

ALAMEDA. May IA deficit in the
treasury of the Associated Students Of
the high school will be relieved by
funds from a vaudeville show and
dance which will be given Wednesday,
May %, by the student body. A bur-
lesque on the opera, King Dodo.s is
being prepared by F. Carlyle and John
Coyle. Among those who will take
part are Maurice Kebby. John Coyle.
Ada Mason. Alice Davis. Marjorie EN-
mons and Edwin r Anthony
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
YAWNS AT TAFT'S GOLF
AND DISLOCATES HIS JAW
Aged Man Suffers From Too
Many Wearisome Tales

NEW YORK, May 17-Albert Hop
pert, 70 years old. had become so dis
gusted with long articles in newspa-
pers concerning President Taft's golf
playing that when he came upon an
other of these narratives yesterday in
his home at Playground, l.. l.. he
yawned so widely and so long that he
dlslocated his jaw. 1t required jour
neg to a hospital and the services OF
two physicians to relieve him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
PAINTER FALLS
AND BREAKS BONES
Man Seriously Injured by Drop
of Twenty Feet

OAKLAND. May 17.-CharIes Bal
lentyne, a painter. fell 20 feet to the
ground today from scaffold attached
to the house of Attorney r. NJ. Fitz-
gerald in Bayo Vista street. He broke
his lower jaw and fractured his hip
in two places. Ballentyne lives at 1855
Davis street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
Want 10 Get a Wei Paying Lodging
HOuses

Under the lodging Houses for Sale
heading in todays Call many excellent
opportunities are offered 10 secure a
business with trade already esta b.
Hshed In city Ike san Francisco
the lodging house and hotel business
is always flourishing. Keep your eve
on The Calls Lodging Houses for
sale" columns. It viii pay you.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18

Ill. G.. Smith. living in the Winchester an
mex. San Francisco reported to the police this
morning that his pockets were picked Of a
purse contafnging SIS while he was coming from
Berkeley on Telegraph avenue car. T. Scan
ioles OF 5131a Sixth street reported burglary
in which clothing worth IS was stolen from his
premises.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18

Going, Going. Bargains daily at III.
Schelhaas' furniture sale, Eleventh
street at Franklin. Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18
CHILDREN OF ORPHANAGE
TO APPEAR IN CANTATA
entertainment Will Contain
Attractions and TabIeaux

OAKLAND, May IA Day in the
Woods" a eantata. will be played by
the children of the Fred Finch orphan
age tomorrow night at Hamilton hall,
Thirteenth and jefferson streets. Mrs
NJ. A. Rood is directing the rehea rsa Is
for the performance, in which will be
featured flag drill by 16 children, a
chorus of rs and rs members of the
Loyal Sons in second chorus.
The cast and program are as follows:
Grandma. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Miss Ava Neighbor
Solo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mary Holingsworth
Little Froggies'' Observation-Disclosures. Chorus
tine Boys Of No. S".......... Newsboys' chorus
Cooking Club. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Chorus
The Loyal Sons Observation-Disclosures. Chorus
The Gypsies'' Observation-Disclosures.
Fiag drlIl. 10 girls
Good night Observation-Disclosures. Chorus
The children in the cast will be cos
tuned for the gypsy parts and errayed
in white for the tableaux which will
be included in the presentation.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-18

Mrs. James Ireland will entertain at
cards Friday, making Mrs. George
Louden, that extensively feted young
matron, who with her husband re-
turned from abroad early last month.
her guest OF honor. Mrs. Louden, who
was formerly Mrs. Mabel Kergan Hum
phreys, celebrated her marriage in
Rome during the holiday season
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-06
S@SR
II CURES WHERE ALL Else FAILS IN
Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good.
-M Use in lime. Sold BY druggists.
GUIRHE

more than 10 per cent of their
forces from aliens. Mr.. Bradley
possess as a great friend of the
union miners and this bill is in
their interest. Another bill
which is being presented would
fine saloon and restaurant pro
prietors who have liquor served
by women. That seems unfair
as long as it can be served to
women.
The 9.foot sheet bill win be
one Of many freak measures
which have a lot to commend
them.
These bills will afford oppor
tunity for much pleasant dis
cussion and are vastly superior
to those which come around the
first of every month.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-06
ATLAST.

1t is refreshing to know chat
we have a lieutenant governor,
even if he is a Republican and a
man who knows almost nothing
about parliamentary rules. This
business of holding up legisla.
ton and blowing in thousands of
dollars in determining who was
elected does notappeal strongly
to the taxpayers of the state.
The Democrats on the recount
ing committee acted wisely and
fairly in voting for the seating of
Mr.. Gmelich. Some there are
who still believe Mr.. Painter
was elected and the vote was so
close that any settlement would
have seemed unfair to many; but
most of the citizens believe that
the Republican was elected and
are satisfied to see him take his
seat. Mr.. Painter himself is
not disgruntled and he deserves
credit for the high stand which
he took throughout the recount.
After all, the question of the
ieutenant-governorship is of
comparatively minor Importance.
The incumbent of that office is
a mere figure head and does lit
except draw his salary. It
better that a Republican
have that than any other
Of the smaller State offices.
Should Governor Hadley's health
him there would still be a
Republican Governor. To this
the Republicans are entitled and
the Democrats hardened.
Meanwhile let US hope that the
Senators will grant Mr..
Gmelich's request and be len
lent with him until he learns
how to put a motion before the
house.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-06
. Why Business Halls.

Washington Past. d,
The figures of the quarterly
report of the greatest corpora
ton of the United States, the
Steel Trust, indicate clearly the
hesitancy which pervades the
country at this time. The APP
preaching re-adjustment or re-
vision of the tariff is the DOGGY
that has inspired all industries
to mark time before going full
swing. M
The tariff agitation is especially
effective as a sedatiye to those
industries which are dependent
on, or are sensitive to, protective
duties. There is evidence on
every hand of a return to hnars
cial confidence, which, after all,
is the basis of sound commerce.
There has been a substantial re-
viyal in business from the de.
preston Of a year ago, and only
a chronic pesslmist would assert.
that panic days are not over for
years to come. Merchants
shelves are denuded, factories
are. waiting but the word to do
more than supply the daily
needs, banks are ready to grant
liberal terms, and customers are
in line to purchase; but talk of
tariff changes raises the question
as to where the merchant or the
buyer may be if sales and pur-
chases are made now. Those
who can are waiting, others are
buying from hand to mouth. A
progressive nation is ready to 90
business, but waits to know at
what figures it will be profitable
and possible.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-06
BILLS.

As usual there will be a great
number of bills of more or less
Importance brought before the
t Eo houses at this meeting of the
Legislature. Some of them will
be good and some of them absurd.
Senator Dowell has started the
ball to rolling on university leg
islation and it seems that many
measures affecting the UNIVERSE
ty will be presented. Mr.. Dow.
ell would charge the students
s. each per month for tuition
thereby increasing the revenue
OF the institution approximately
$4,000 per year. There are a
great many arguments which
could be advanced in favor of
this bill and against it; but the
university is a state public in
stitution and there are attending
it students who could not afford
the S45 a year which this bill
compel them to pay, so
THAI it is hardly probable that
the bill will go through. The
.institt ton is already gaining a
name Nor snobishness and a
tuition dharge would make mat
ters worse.
SenatoA Bradley wants to keep
coal compPnies from employing
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-06

Two new Lafayette county
papers have been started during
the past month. The Waverly
News began its life on January
IA and the Corder Journal on
January p. There are now in
this county eleven papers three
in Lexington, three in Higgins
vile, two in Odessa, one in Well
ington, one in Waverly and one
in Corder.