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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

chaser, repaired to the Office of Mr..
Lewis in the Bank of Hampton. Here
Mr.. MCNEIL deposited a certified
check for $4,000 as guarantee OF
his offer.
Submits Facts to Court.
The commissioners discussed the
price the plant brought and then de-
cided to submit the facts of the sale
to Judge Waddill in the United States
court in Norfolk tomorrow morning.
The commissioners did not recon-
mend the confirmation Of the sale. and
may not do so. but it is likely that
the court will confirm the sale.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
WANTED.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN HAMP-
ton to know that We are now iocat-
ed In our new store. "a Queen st.
with a clean and up to date stock
OF hardware. paints and sporting
goods. LEE & SMITH HARD
WARE CO. On
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16
HAMPTON, PHOEBUS AND OLD T
STRANGE ProvIsIon Of Nature.

Dumasi Most men die without ere
ating Not one has died without de-
stroying.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-16

IF you WANT A QUART, HALF
gallon or any quantity OF good oys-
tiers or CLANS. call Phone 1856 or
send TO HUDGfNS' DOCK, Hampton.
9-3-3m.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
FISH FROM CLOUDS
is AN ACTUAL FACT
Peculiar Discovery by People of
English Town

Recently a number of toWnspeopIe
taking a walk on the slopes of Knock
scalbert hill were surprised to see on
the grass near SummerhilI a large
number of very small fishes, varying in
length from 1 = inches to > inches.
The fish, according to the Campbell
town Courier (Argylshire), appeared
to be the young of the herring, and
their presence on the hill in consider
able numbers created much speculation
In August. 1904, a shower of herring
fry was experienced at the head of
Longrow, but there was no doubt as to
whence the miniature fish had come
for they fell from above on the hats
and clothing of several men. and at
the time a small black cloud of re-
markable density was directly over
head.
The phenomenon of fish falling from
the clouds is. says our contemporary,
OF more common occurrence than is
generally supposed. 1t is undoubtedly
due to some small fry of fishes having
been lifted from the water and carried
over dry land by what is popularity
known as a waterspout. Many cases
are reported from abroad. and they are
common in india Last year Caithness
reported a shower of small fishes
which were identified as herring fry.
and there was also similar occurrence
in Ross shire. Frogs, insects and other
living creatures have also been known
to be thus transported through the
air.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
NEWS OF THE FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY
HITS FATHER AND
FRACTURES SKULL
Young Tailor Is Held by Police
While Parent Is in
Hospital

OAKLAND, Oct 24.-Otto Skarin. a
young tailor, is held in detinue in the
city Jail, while his father. John Sxarin.
foreman of the w. H. Pike tailoring
company, 1859 Franklin street. is in
the receiving hospital suffering from
fractured skull said to have been in
hicted last night by the son when the
sire tried to defend his wife against
the boy. who, in fit of temper, called
his mother names.
According to the information OBJ
tained by the police. the woman went
TO the shops last night TO see her hus-
band. She berated her son for some
thing and il is said the boy went into
a rage. His father demonstrated, and
the parent and son quarreled- sudden
ly, it is alleged. young Skarin seized
a heavy tailOr's brush and hit his faith
er on the temple. The elder man fell
and the boy escaped by the door.
crowd gathered and called for the DO
lice. who took the injured tailor TO the
receiving hospital
Young Skarin was later arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
AVIATION DECLARED TO
BE STILL IN INFANCY
AeropIanists at Mercy of Hos
tile Currents of Air

Crossing the channel in % minutes
Bleriot has done easily the greatest OF
feats so far with an aeroplane. Yep
pehn and the Wrights were before him
in their different aerial vessels. but
there is a sensation and a success about
the Frenchman's adventure that far
outdistance those OF the German and
the Americans
Latham in a much larger machine
than BleriOt has failed twice and at
the second try his monOplane seems TO
have been wrecked This wreck is
significant OF much in the immediate
future OF aeroplaning- In squalls ana
storms these machines will often break
up and those who steer them will be
killed. They are heavier than air. they
are rapid. they can be steered. but the
second and third OF these conditions
only apply when the air is in a state
kindly 10 the aviator" No sooner is
the air really hostile than down comes
the vessel 1t is matter of life and
death TO the aviator" that he should
pick and choose his hour with nicety.
The feat is curious and beautiful;
one is not inclined TO regard il at pres
ent as a great deal more than this.
A little gas about aerial adventures is
natural and excusable. but it is child
ish to write and talk as some are
writing of the aeroplane.-LOndOn Sat
urday Review.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
POCKET IS PICKED
BY GANG OF FOUR
Man Loses Money After Fight
With Thieves on Crowded
Car Platform

OAKLAND. Oct 24.-Four strong
arm" men boldly robbed Frank Ar
mimic Of 47O1 Shattuck avenue on a
streetcar at Eleventh street and Broad
way at midnight last night. according
10 a report made to the police today
bv the victim. who complained of the
loss Of $50
The robbery. as explained TO the po-
lice. was committed in a dense Satur-
day night crowd Arminio got on the
car of the Shattuck avenue line at
Eleventh street in Broadway. He
edged his way into the aisle on the
rear platform. stopping in the midst
o. number of men who were being
iostIed by the four crooks. Arminio
had his money. $50 in gold and S12
in silver in his pocket, and he says
his suspicious were not aroused until
he felt one Of the four men tugging
at his pocket He resisted, and the
three others Joined in the scuffie.
jumping of the car while IL was In
motion after they had his cash.
Other men made reports to the po-
lice this morning of thefts. L. w. Cen
der Of Santa Rosa complained that he
zen down in front of saloon in Broad
way near Fifteenth street and was
robbed OF q $3.50 solitaire diamond ring
bv man who slipped the gem from
mis- finger while seeming to help him
To his feet
A. J. Levy of 500 Twenty-eighth
street reported that pickpocket got
his purse, containing $l7, on Tele-
graph avenue car al midnight.
Mrs. T. Eaton of 1868 Grove street
was robbed of an alligator skin purse
containing SI7 besides other articles
OF some value.
Albert Castro. 57I Eighth street,
said burglars broke into his home and
stole clothes worth $50. A burglar who
entered A Hirsch's residence, sos Grove
street. secured a gold watch and SIS
worth of clothes. Tools We're stolen
from the Judson iron works, Emery
willie.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
Gypsy RICO PLAYS
AT BELL TREATER
Musician Center of Recent RO-
nance Attracts Patrons to
Oakland Playhouse

OAKLAND. Oct 24.-Rigo, the gypsy
violinist. was the star of the Bell
theater program which opened this aft
ernoon. Not only was the musician s
work enjoyed, but his appearance at
tracted no little attention on account
of his personality and the romantic
story with which he was connected.
The original sketch, PiXley's PrOdi-
gal Parents" presented by Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner Crane, was a telling success.
1t ranks among the best in vaudeville
drama tics.
Frank Parker and a clever company.
Eddie Dolan, eccentric comedian and
monologist, were welcomed. McLallan
and Carson gave gorgeous scenic
novelty, spectacular and attractive, en-
titled "A Scene From Toyland-" Will
liston and Stonaker, former minstrel
favorites, were heard in a medley OF
popular songs. interspersed with a
wealth of wit.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
BERKELEY ARTISTS
TO SHOW PAINTINGS
Art Association Exhibit to Be-
gin This Week

BERKELEY, Oct. 24.-The annual
exhibition of paintings by members of
the organization, to be given by the
Berkeley art association, will open to-
morrow evening at the new headquar-
ters of the association in Allston way
and remain open until November 8.
About 100 canvases have been secured
by the committe in charge, headed by
Clarence Dakin, president of the So
ciety. and according to the committee
the exhibition will be the largest one
ever held by the association.
After the exhibition of paintings will
come an exhibit of etchings and en-
cravings, mostly comprising copies of
the works of old masters. This ex-
hibition is under the care of a commit
tee composed of L. T. Brown, chairman:
Mrs. f. F. Bunker. II. II. Glessner and
Miss Ida Manchester. The exhibit will
open on November 16. On December IA
the association will hold it's regular
arts and crafts exhibit.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25

tata by Mrs. II. H. A. Beach, will be
one of the effective numbers. Mrs.
Grace Davis Northrup will direct the
club.
Among those who will take part in
the program are; Miss Mary Pasmore,
violjnist; Mrs. William II. ketcham,
formerly Miss Helen Little, soprano;
Miss Ruth Waterman, contralto; Miss
Mildred Turner. accompanist.
The club officers are as follows:
President. Miss Elsie Marwedel; vice
president, Mrs. Fred J. Heimbold; sec
retary, Miss Maud Goodwin; treasurer.
Miss Edith Phelps Warner; librarian,
Miss Hattie Gray; assistant librarian,
Miss Edith Woodward.
The program follows:
''Criss Cross Roads ...-...--.----. -Lynas
The Chambered Nautilus" Mrs. II. H. A. Beach
Violin solo. Little Pappoose" Sherwood
Three Fishers. s''...--.......-.-... .Wolstenholme
Thou Brilliant Bird d''-...-............-- David
Mrs. Ketcham-
DE Coppah Moon ........-.......... Shelley
Violin solo, BY the Beautiful Blue Danube
-. SlIdUsS-cp4NAfl
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
CHARITABLE WOMAN
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Mrs. s. A. O'NeiII of Alameda
Passes Away

ALAMEDA, Oct. 24.-Mrs. Sara a.
O'Neil who was for many seasons a
leader in social and charitable affairs
in this city and in Oakland, died this
morning at Fabiola hospital, Oakland.
She had been Ill for over a year and
her death was not unexpected.
Mrs O'Neill was the widow of the
late VI. J. O'Neiu and the mother of
Miss Florence ONein, formerly a
teacher in the Alameda school depart
ment, and now of the Oakland school
department. She was a native of
Ohio, So years of age. Mother and
daughter moved to Oakland nearly
three years ago
In the cause of charity Mrs. O'Neill
was an indefatig gable worker She
was one of the founders of the Ala
media womans charitable association
and served several terms as an officer
and director of that organiza ton. She
also took a prominent part in many
of the events held for the benefit of
Fabiola hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
DOCTOR IN AUTO SMASH
ON WAY TO SICK BED
Physician Seriously Injured
When Machine Is Wrecked
Special Dispatch 70 The Call

WILLOWS, Oct. 24.-Doctor Watt. \
local physician, was badly injured at
an early hour this morning when his
auto hit a horse hitched to buggy.
He had received a call for the eastern
section of the county and while speed
ing toward his destination collided with
Charles Erickson, who was coming to
Willows in cart.
Erickson saw the automobile ap-
preaching and pulled his horse to the
right side of the road. Watt did not
see Erickson and. as he was
driving his machine on the same side
of the road, crashed into Erickson 3
horse. The animal was killed and the
doctor was hurled under the cart with
terrific force. AS a result of the acct
dent he is in serious condition. Err
icksOn escaped with a few bruises.
Doctor Lund went to the scene of the
accident. which was but a few miles
east of Willows. and brought the in
jured man to this city.
This is the first automobile accident
recorded in Glenn county.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
PASTOR WITHDRAWS
HIS RESIGNATION
Rev. L. P. Russell Decides to
Remain With the Alameda
Baptist Church

ALAMEDA, Oct 24.-Rev L. p Rus
sell. pastor of the First Baptist church,
who recently filed his resignation be-
cause of differences of opinion with
some of the members of his congrega
tlons announced at the morning services
today the withdrawal of his resignation
in the following statement:
Board of Deacons and Members of
the First Baptist Church of Alameda
Brethren: After consulting with those
who have the interests of the church
and the denomination at heart, and
counseling with some of the senior
members of the church who have been
long and faithful supporters of the
church and its interests, and with the
highest appreciation of your confidence
in ne, expressed al the recent busi-
ness meeting, / have decided under the
present need and peculiar circum-
stances to at this time withdraw my
resignation. Your pastor,
l. P. RUSSELL"
The clergyman filed his resignation
in order, as he said. to put the matter
of his policy in directing the affairs
of the church squarely up to his people.
Wednesday night there was business
meeting of the members of the church
at which vote was taken on the mo-
tion that the resignation of Rev. DIR.
Russell be not accepted and that he be
requested to withdraw his resignation
The majority voted not to accept the
resignation.
A. E. Craig of the trustees of the
First Baptist church has issued a state
ment giving the attitude Of those op-
posed to Rev Mr. RuSSall Apoop1 ~ q
assertions made in that statement ap-
pear the following:
The difficulties that have arisen re-
Gently in the church have been growing
for many months and have been oc-
casioned by a series of conflicting state
ments between pastor and people which
have been permitted to continue up to
date, the pastors attitude being that
of entrenching himself back of the pull
pit, or making denials without meeting
interested parties.
AT a meeting called to consider the
relations between pastor and people.
request was made that the pastor re-
main and have opportunity to discuss
the issues. as they affected himself with
the members interested but this he
declined to do and left the meeting at
the outset.
''The vote taken indicating ma
jority favoring the pastors remaining
can not be considered a representative
vote. A goodly number of those voting
were Sunday school children, and in
some cases not members of the church
departure was also made from es-
tablished customs In taking a stand
ing vote instead of by ballot. Many
did not vote at all. or voted with the
majority. not caring to be singled out
as for or against the pastor"
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
.OAKLANDFR SAYS
he is SCHlATTER
Third Claimant to ''Divine Heal
er's" Mantle Is Seeking
New Manager

OAKLAND, Oct. 24.-Is Francis
Schlatter, the divine healer" who
throve in Denver 10 years ago, lying on
morgue slab at Hastings Neb., repos-
ing under a tombstone at Albuquerque
n. NJ, or dwelling in secIusion at 76O
Sixteenth street. Oakland. until he can
nnd business manager astute enough
to revivify his decadent fortunes?
The name was quite famous dozen
years ago, when afflicted persons were
vending their ways TO Denver TO be
healed by the original Francis The
heaiers fame was not an uncertain
quantity in those days, and when a few
years ago a body WIS found in Funga
canyon. n. NJ. everybody seemed salts
hed that the prophet" had passed. AS
proofs of the rhealers'' death were dis
played a bible, bearing on the fly leaf
the name 't'rancis Schlatterr and a
horse which the healer was often
seen to bestride. These two things
We're found near the body in Funga
canyon and were to be viewed at Albu-
querque after the body was entombed.
The Francis Schlatter mystery began
last Thursday, when news dispatches
came out of Hastings, Neb., setting
forth the 'healer's" demise. Some per-
sons, 1t is written, say the body is
Schlatter's, and others doubt.
And all the time that the Nebra ska
hue and cry has been raised there has
been a gray haired man at $50 Six
teenth street, Oakland, who advertises
for manager and calls himself Francis
Schlatter.
One applicant for the job asked, Are
you the healer?"
II am" replied the old man.
The healer who healed in Denver?"
persisted the job seeker
THE same responded the old man.
Il am the original divine healer
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
PIANIST FROM ITALY
IN SUNDAY CONCERT
Carlo Gentle Appears at Greek
Theater Entertainment

BERKELEY. Oct. 24.EOne OF the
most successful concerts to form a part
of the Sunday half hour of music series
at the Greek theater, University of
California, took place this afternoon,
when Carlo Gentle, the Milan pianist.
rendered program before 5000
people.
Signor Gentle spent Portola week in
San Francisco while on a trip about
the world, and this afternoons per-
formance is his first appearance on this
side OF the bay.
The pianist opened his program with
Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata" (Opus
2O, and followed this number with
Chopin's 'Noctourne" and "Polonaise. =
By special request his program was
closed with his greatest success,
Gluck Saint Saens Aria de Ballet
d 'Alceste" Signor Gentle plans sew
eral recitals in this vicinity before
departing for the east.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
DEAN PLANS TO OPEN
CLUBHOUSE AT STADIUM
Entertainment and Ball Will Be
Given October 80
[Special Dispatch 10 The Calll

KENTFIELD, Oct. 24-The new club
house at Tamalpais center is rapidly
nearing completion and Rev. Ernest
Bradley. dean of the stadium, is per-
fecting the plans for the opening of the
building October 80.
The property of the association will
represent an outlay of $4,000. The new
stadium, which is built on the old mis-
sion style, consists of a large audito-
rum with maple wood floor. a stage,
four clubrooms, Office. kitchen, base
ment and wide porches.
The committee on the grounds will
have the assistance of John McLaren
of Golden Gate park, Wyatt Allen and
Herman Schussler.
Frank S. Johnson has contributed
$4,000 toward the children's playground,
which will be equipped according to the
plans which Bradley perfected during
his recent trip to parks in big eastern
cities
DIR. Jenkins Lloyd Jones, president Of
Lincoln Center. Chicago, guest of honor.
will make an address at the opening of
the stadium There will also be an en-
tertainment and ball.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
NINE WOMEN OUT OF
HUNDRED WEAR OWN HAIR
Vast Amounts of Human Hair
Purchased in China

a French consular report from Hong
kong contains some astounding state
ments- 1t is said that during last year
1o3.207 Kilograms of human hair. pur-
chased in China, were sent out of the
country, destined for Europe or
America. to mask the badness of ladies.
IL is further stated that of 100 fashion
able ladies of 30 years OF age only nine
wear their own hair, and that the same
number are completely bald. Two rea-
sons are assigned for this unfortunate
state of things; one is the injurious
properties in dyes, and the other Is the
constant use of overheated curling
irons. A kilogram is about LIS pounds
avoirdupois
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
TRAIN STRIKES WAGON
AND BOY is INJURED
Father and Son Thrown to
Pavement in Collision

OAKLAND, Oct. 24.-victor Dorato
a 10 year old boy of 564 Seventh
street. was injured slightly at 10
o'clock this forenoon, when an east
bound Seventh street local train struck
bakery wagon on which he was rid
ing beside his father, Louis Dorato, and
hurled both occupants into the street.
The vehicle was badly damaged by
the collision, which occurred at Sew
enth and Castro streets, and the es-
cape of the two Doratos from serious
injury was remarkable.
The sons injuries consisted of cuts
on the face, which were treated at the
receiving hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
OFFICIALS WILL TALK
ON HUMANE SUBJECTS
Friends of Dumb Animals to
Hold Public Meeting

BERKELEY. Oct. 24.-The first of a
series of meetings planned by the local
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals for the purpose of interest
ing the public in the work of the in
stitution will be held Monday evening
in the studio of Miss Lydia Sturtevant,
in Shattuck avenue.
Chief of Police August Vollmer pres
ident of the local organization, will
speak of the work done by that society,
which controls the office of poundman
and supervises the conduct of the
pound and the custody of stray ami
mails. Prof. Frank Soule of the Uni
versity Of California Will preside at
the meeting.
eral will be spoken of by Judge Ev-
.erett ]. Brown of the Alameda county
superior court and District Attorney
w. II. Donahue
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
Women S Clubs In
Cities Of Alameda

NAKLAND. oct. 24.-AIirza Ali Kui
! Kahn. the Persian minister at
- Washington. viii be the honored
guest Tuesday afternoon at Ebeli The
New Born Persia" viii be the theme of
the hours discourse which this eminent
representative from the east has prom
ised the clubwomen.. Besides being
diplomat Mira Ali Kuh Khan is reeog-
nized as a scholar and one of the mod
ern poets Of Persia He is an eloquent
orator and his world wide travels have
given him a broad culture. Mrs. A. H.
Breed wiz be assisted in receiving by
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
SMART SET AIDS BENEFIT
FOR FABIOLA HOSPITAL
Society Women Organize Conn
mittees to Assist

OAKLAND, Oct. ga large number
of prominent society women have or
ganized to assist Fabiola hospital as
sociation al the operatic- vaudeville
show, which will be given Tuesday
evening, November ?. at Ye Liberty
playhouse
Rehearsals are in progress, and So
ciety amateurs are keenly Interested in
the forthcoming entertainment.
The committee has esta blished ticket
sale headquarters at Kohler & Chase S
and Sherman. Clay & Co.'S music
stores Tickets will be exchanged for
seat coupons at the theater box office,
commencing Tuesday morning Among
those WHO are on the various COM
mittees are:
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
HORSE FALLS IN RACE,
BADLY HURTING RIDER
Accident Happens While Try
ing Out New Speedway
TSpeciol Dispofch 10 The Call

toPecidt Dispoich 10 Inc Nou
KENTFIELD, Oct. 24-While en-
gagged in a running race to try out the
new speed track at the stadium here
this afternoon, E. Helms. San Ra-
fael contractor, sustained a fracture
of two ribs and other minor injuries
when the horse which he riding slipped
and fell upon him.
Helms was riding against Dave Ky
noch, a young horseman of San Ra-
fael. and in making one of the turns
Helms overbalanced himself In such a
manner that the horse lost his footing
and fell, pinning the rider beneath him.
He was hurried to the sanatorium of
Doctor Hund in Ross.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
MYSTERY IN LOSS OF
AUTO SOON DISPELLED
Police Find That Authorized
Chauffeur Took Machine

OAKLAND, Oct. 24.-L. L. Drunlmow.
proprietor of the Keystone garage
Twenty street and Telegranb
avenue reported to the police this
morning that two young men unknown
to him had obtained a Thomas Detroit
automobile, which had been stored bv
its owner, p Rice of Fresno, the new
possessors paying the rent due. Led TO
believe that theft was committed. the
police began an investigation which
ended when they learned that a chauf-
feur authorized by Rice had taken the
automobile
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH
IN SPECIAL DEVOTION
Forty Hours Alteration Will
Come to End Tuesday

OAKLAND, Oct. 24.-The devotion of
the 40 hours alteration began this
morning a st. Andrews church, which
was recently dedicated. High mass
was celebrated at 1890 o'clock by Rev
Father Quinn, priest in charge. This
evening Rev. Father Robert Sesnon de-
livered the sermon. The special cere-
monies viii close Tuesday morning
with a mass of reposition and a pro-
cession of the most blessed sacrament
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-25
.EORYD|CE Club TO
OPEN ITS SEASON
Young WOmen's Musical Or
ganizatiOn to Give Opening
Concert at Oakland

OAKLAND. oct 24.-Musical circles
are interested in the announcement
that the Eurydice club, an organiza-
tion of young women, which has become
a leading musical factor of this city.
win give the first concert of its sew
enth season Tuesday evening in Maple
hall.
The Chambered Nautilus" a can