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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
OAKLAND BERKELEY HAYWARD AND
FOOTBALL STAR
FACES EXPULSION
Crack Halfback of Alameda
High and Two Companions
May Be Dismissed

ALAMEDA, Dec. 16.-Charles Kiser.
the crack halfhack of the champion
football team of the Alameda high
school; Domingo Bruzzone, left end on
the eleven. and Lorenzo Camerona, who
we're among the so students suspended
yesterday by Principal George l..
Thompson and superintendent Will C..
Wood for taking a whole day off Mon
day to celebrate the winning of the foot
ball championship from the San Fran
cisco polytechnic high school Saturday.
when they were granted but half holt
day, will probably be expelled, accord
ing to Principal Thompson. The trio
We're refused reinstatement by the edu-
cational officials today, when the ban
was removed from all of the others
under suspension.
In addition to the charge of having
cut" classes Monday afternoon Kiser.
Bruzzone and Camerona were accused
of having with Alexander Baum,
Charles Murphy and Clayton Hunt Gre
ated a disturbance outside of the high
school building yesterday following
their suspension and of having waylaid
dents were hailed before Principal
Thompson and superintendent Wood
and an examination was held: Baum,
Murphy and Hunt were cleared and
were given reinstatement blanks. Kiser,
Bruzzone and Camerona were told that
they would not be permitted to continue
in the high school and unless this order
is revoked by the board of education
the suspension will amount to expul-
sion.
superintendent Wood today issued
the following statement relative to the
boys reinstatement:
To the Public: Final examinations are now in
progress, that the suspension OF all of the
students for any lengthy time would have re-
suited in the failure OF the entire terms work,
have been very severe, | have. with the ap-
proVal of President Randolph of the board of
education, ordered thei reinstatement of all but
three of those who suspended. Various rea-
sons growing out Of the attitude of these stu
dents previous to this time, and after suspension
three students will probably be reported to the
board of education. which will fix such penalty
as their conduct justifies.
In the investigation are surprised at the
number of students who presented excuses for
absence during school hours to attend the the
sent these excuses appreciated the Importance
of regular attendance. A school can he run on
only one basis and that is that students must at
tend TO duties before seeking pleasure. That is
the line have drawn and we shall hold TO It
in all future instances. We hope that in the
future parents will frown upon matters of this
kind and support the school authorities.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
MAKE AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE TECHNICAL
Academic Council Announces
Changes in Department Which
VitaIIy Affect Curriculum

BERKELEY, Dec. 16.-Vital changes
in the curriculum of the college of
agriculture of the university were made
by the academic council in session this
morning, and under. the new scheme as
outlincI by the faculty body, on recon-
mendation of Prof E. J. Wickson. dean
of that college, the work of the
students will be more comprehensive
and practical than ever before at
tempted. The college will be more
technical than formerly.
The changes affect both that class of
students who desire a general knowl-
edge of agriculture along with their
other college work, but make this sub
ject their major study, and opens up
new field in which the more highly
specialized courses will be taught.
These so called technical courses will
enable the student to devote his time
and energies on special line of work
in his last two college years, and fit
him TO become an authority In all the
practical branches Of farming and its
kindred industries.
The faculty changes made today af-
feet largely the second or specialized
side of the training OF the department
headed by Professor Wickson- For the
student desiring the general courses
the curriculum remains prdCllcdlly the
same, but for the student who desires
to become thoroughly acquainted with
the theory of agriculture and the tech
nique of agricultural practice and In
vestigation, a new line OF subjects has
been opened up.
new rule has been made that here
after all students intending to pursue
technical training shall qualify for the
work of the last two college years by
the receipt of a junior certificate. a
mark that the work of the freshman
and sophomore years has been COM
pleted in a manner following prescribed
limits, and in degree satisfactory to
the instructors.
The general course is also intended
to correlate the subjects In the depart
ment, both in the upper and lower
division work, but for the technical
courses plan has been adopted, be-
ginning in the sophomore year, where
by the student must indicate which
of the major subjects he will pursue
in his junior and senior courses.
The list from which he can select a
subject for thorough investigation fol-
lows: Agricultural chemistry, agricul-
tural technology, animal industry and
veterinary science, dairy industry, irri-
cation, entomology, plant pathology.
plant production.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
CHINESE SEARCHED
IN THE COURTROOM
Defendant Fails to Appear for
Fear of Being Shot to
Death

OAKLAND. Dec. 16-Every Chinese
who came into Justice of Peace Geary's
courtroom today was carefully searched
by Constable William Allen before he
was allowed TO seat himself. Excite
ment was high among the Chinese. the
whisper having gone about that the
court proceedings were TO be made a
background for the outbreak of another
chapter in the feuG setween the On
Yick tong and the zee family
Low Yen. who is accused OF burglary.
was not present in court this morning
when his name was called for his pre-
liminary examination. The explanation
was made that he had received word
that the Yee family would shoot him IL
he appeared. AS he was absent Tues
day for the same reason. Justice OF the
Peace Geary issued bench warrant
for his arrest.
When he was absent Tuesday Geary
announced that every Chinese would
be searched today. Taking warning
none of them were found by Allen to
be armed
Lung Roo. who failed to appear yes
terday because he had received threats
against his life. was in court today to-
answer to a charge of burglary His
examination was set for December %
The two Chinese are accused OF rob-
bing a store in Melrose- AS both are
prominent On Yicks, and are usually i'm
seclusion. the Yee family is said to
have decided TO take advantage of their
public appearance in court as a signal
for their slaughter. In the feud that
has been raging for some weeks the On
Yicks have scored nine deaths. while
the Yee family has killed only two.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Los ANGELES HAS
TERRITORY ENOUGH
Chamber of Commerce Officials
Oppose Further Annexation
of the Outlying Districts

Los ANGELES, Dec. 16.-Afiicted
temporarily with growing pains" Los
Angeles has paused in its career of
expansion to get its breath.
At a meeting of the directors of
the chamber of commerce today dis
approval of the proposed annexation
of a suburban district having a popu-
lation of $4,000 was expressed, the
majority opposing the project, with
the exception of the east Hollywood
and Arroyo Seco districts.
1t was argued that the annexation
movement had gone far enough at
present. and that If further territory
were admitted it should be taken into
the city only as boroughs.
1t is probable that the annexation
program will be abandoned, with the
exception of the two districts men
toned. The reason for this opposition
to further expansion is that Los An
geles has voted a bonded Indebtedness
of many million dollars for improve
ments, and territory annexed here
after will not be obliged to assume a
share of this burden.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
MEETS DEATH WHEN
HOTEL is BURNED
Barber Is Cremated in Fire
That Threatens Town

VANCOUVER. B. c.. Dec 16.-Frank
Kennedy, a barber of Ymir, B. c., who
had arrived in Salmo. town in Koote-
mai, the day before to take charge of a
shop there, was burned to death Tues
day in a fire, which threatened de-
struction of the entire town of Salmo.
Fifteen guests of the Northern hotel
barely escaped with their lives by
jumping from the windows. and Mrs.
Farnell and her two children were
saved only by the heroic efforts of
+ red Macarthur, Lorne Etler and Will
liam Kennedy and Lorne Thompson.
The Northern hotel, with its contents.
including the clothing OF the guests.
was destroyed. The loss is $4,000. The
fire started through the overturning of
lamp in Kennedy's room in the hotel
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
DENTIST QUIETLY WEEDS
NURSE AT SAN RAFAEL
DIR. j. A. Brooks of Berkeley
EIudes Friends

BERKELEY, Dec 1s.-Dr. John A.
Brooks, a well known dentist Of this
city, and Miss nellie E Dyer, a graduate
nurse Of Lane hospital, San Francisco,
were married November 80 at San Ra-
faeL The news Of the marriage was an
nounced today to friends Of the couple.
Mrs Brooks home was formerly at
Grafton. She and her husband have
taken a residence at 1922 oxford street,
where. after the first OF the new year,
they viii be at home.
In explaining this evening why he
and his fiancee had slipped away to the
Marin county Gretna Green Doctor
Brooks said that they had desired no
elaborate ceremony on account Of the
illness of his mother.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
WELL KNOWN HOTELMAN
SUMMONED BY DEATH
r. V. HaIton, Manager of Old
Tait'S, Dies in Salt Lake

ALAMEDA, Dec 1e-R. Y. Halton, a
former resident OF this city, for several
seasons manager Of the Hotel Rafael at
San Rafael, and, prior to the big fire,
manager of Tait's cafe in the Flood
building in San Francisco died last
night in Salt Lake city from pneu-
monia. News OF his demise was re-
ceived here in a dispatch sent to his
mother, Mrs Mary T HaIton.
Halton was born in Ireland and came
70 California with his parents in 1886
He was educated in the public schools
and at ST Ignatius college in San
Francisco.
HaltOn is survived by his wife and
two children, his mother. two sisters.
Dr. Mary Halton and Miss Julia Hal
ton, and three brothers, Joseph, John
and Nat Halton.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
MAN STRUCK BY AUTO
GIVEN $1,000 DAMAGES

OAKLAND, Dec. IA verdict for
$4,000 damages was brought in last
night by the jury in Judge Murphy's
court in favor of Abraham l. Adams
against Frank E. Brigham for injuries
sustained in being run down by Brig
hams automobile. Adams, who was
riding a bicycle along East Fourteenth
street at the time of the accident. tried
TO get out OF the way. the testimony
showed. but was hit by the hood Of
the machine. He was thrown to the
ground, breaking three ribs
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
BURGLAR SHOOTS AT
PUP UING CITIZEN
Man GrappIes With Thug Who
Tries to Enter House

OAKLAND. Dec. 16.-While lying on
a bed, smoking, in his home, 1913 West
street. this evening, o. P. Williams
heard a burglar trying to pry open a
window Williams rushed to the win
dow and leaped out after the intruder.
The house holder grappled with the
thief, who broke away and ran. Will
liams pursuing. AS the chase got too
hot. the burglar pulled revolver and
fired>a shot at Villa ms. who stopped
running. BY the time the police ar
rived all trace Of the pistol wielder was
lost.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
BILL PROPOSES TO
PENSION TEACHERS
Measure Will Be Presented to
Legislature by California
PedagOgues' Association

BERKELEY. Dec. ls.-The draft of
the bill which VIII be presented to the
legislature by the California teachers
association calling for pensions for
teachers has been completed. according
10 Mrs. Beatrice Williams, chairman OF
the committee which had the mat
ter in charge. On the committee are
Prof. A i. Lange, acting president Of
the university; T. T. Bunker, superin-
tendent Of schools of this city; c. l.
Bie6enbach, Miss Fannie Mclean, Prof
Richard Boone. Mrs Elinor Carlisle,
Mrs. Hume and Miss Blanche Morse.
The draft will be presented to the
teachers association at its meeting IN
San Francisco, December q.
1t is proposed that any public school
teacher 60 years old, who shall have
served as a teacher, superintendent or
educational administrator for at least
80 years. shall upon retirement be paid
pension equal to half the average sal
ary received during the last 10 years
OF service.
For those who have served for 90
years, and who shall become incapaci-
tated, the bill provides for pension
equal TO half the average salary re-
ceiYed during the last 10 years.
1t has been estimated that $50 teach
average pension Of $500 a year.
Bunker's Plan Opposed
BERKELEY. Dec 16.-Objection TO
The plan for the reorganization of the
schools Of this city proposed by Super
lntendent Bunker was made by the
Washington School parents association
last night, after a spirited debate. A
meeting has been called for Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, when the matter
viii be thrashed out.
The principal objection to the plan
was the distance that the pupils Of the
Washington and Mckinley schools
would have 10 walk
The members of the association also
declared that whereas the average child
goes TO school and drops out when
hlgh school IS reached, under the new
plan he would drop out when the in
termedisry group was reached and
thus lose TWO years of schooling
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
MERCHANT SUCCUMBS
TO PARALYTIC STROKE
Albert Strunz, Well Known Ala
medan, Dies Suddenly

ALAMEDA, Dec 1e-<rAlbert Strunz, a
well known coal merchant, was
stricken with paralysis this morning
while at work in his place of busi-
ness, 1924 Park street. and succumbed
this afternoon at his home. 2316 Eagle
avenue. He was formerly a member Of
the firm of Bruns Strunz & Wilhelmi
but about two years ago purchased the
interests Of his partners and conducted
the business under the name OF Albert
Strunz & Co. Strunz was a member Of
the Masons and Odd Fellows His
widow is a daughter of Captain and
Yrs J. F. Wulzer
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
DESERTER ESCAPES
FROM MARIN JAIL
[Seecial Dissateh 10 The Cain

SAN RAFAEL, Dec. Is After
searching for him in vain for the last
four days the authorities made public
today the escape of Frank Fletcher, a
federal prisoner, from the county Jail
here last Sunday afternoon. Fletcher
was under a years sentence for de-
sertion from the United States revenue
cutter McCulloch, upon which he had
been a bugler. He made his escape last
Sunday by slipping out of the jail
while James Pierce, the janitor, was
releasing several tramps to work on
the courthouse lawn.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
MOTHER DISCOVERS CAT
SMOTHERING HER BABY
Hayward Woman's Timely Ap-
pearance Saves Infant

HAYWARD, Dec. 16.-The months
old baby of Mrs. Joseph v. Moreria of
this place was nearly smothered to
death yesterday afternoon by the large
house cat, which crawled across its
face while the infant was asleep in a
cot. So
The mother hurried into the room
where her baby was sleeping to find
the cat lying across the child's face.
Giving a scream, the woman snatched
the child up, to find its face black from
congestion of the lungs and blood
pouring out of its mouth
With the aid of physician the in
fant was soon pronounced out of dam
ger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
FOREMAN OF POWER
PLANT is KILLED
Employees See Blue Flash and
Find His Body
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

ISpecial DIspdIch 70 I he Call
VALLEJO, Dec 16.--John Harring-
ton, foreman of the Bay Counties
power company's power plant at Dill
Ions point, five miles north of this city.
died this morning as a result of COM
ing in contact with a wire carrying
60,0 volts.
Fellow employees learned Of the acci-
dent through the flashing of a blue
sheet of flames during the time of the
short circuit and Immediately went to
investigate. They found the body OF
Harrington, who had been alone in
the power house.
Harrington remained in a semicon-
scious state throughout the night. He
left widow and child.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
BUTCHER LIVES AFTER
BULLETS HIT FOREHEAD
Former San Franciscan Tries to
End His Life

SONOMA, Dec. 16.-Fred Matt, a
butcher, formerly OF San Francisco
but recently employed in a local shop.
fired three bullets into his forehead
today in an effort to end his life.
He staggered from his room where
the shots were fired, into the bar room
of the hotel and has not lost conscious
ness since the wounds were inflicted.
1t is not thought that any of the
bullets penetrated the skull and while
the mans condition is serious, he may
recover.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
PROMINENT CONTRACTOR
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Worry Over Labor Troubles
Said to Be Cause of Suicide
Special Dispateh 10 The CaNl

lSPccidt dispatch TO ne Gail
SANTA ROSA, Dec 16.-J B. Durand,
a well known and well to do contractor
of this city, shot and killed himself
this morning at his country home in
Rincon valley as the result of worry
over trouble with the labor unions and
some temporary financial stress.
Durand had a good season and was
generally believed to have been un-
usually well, but recently he had COM
planned considerably of his head hurt
ing him.
He leaves widow, who has been
conducting a successful real estate
business on the side to assist the fam
lily fortunes
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
OLD MAN MYSTERIOUSLY
BURNED WITH ACID
Found in Dazed Condition After
Absence Caused Alarm
TSeeciaI Dispatch 10 The Call

PALO ALTO. Dec. 16.-Jeremiah
Crowley is in a serious condition at his
ranch near MayfieId, and the cause of
his illness is shrouded in mystery.
Crowley left his home on Saturday
morning 10 come to Palo Alto to do
some marketing. AS he did not return
home that night a search was insti-
tuted, and his son, Patrick Crowley,
found the old man at Grimley's hotel in
Mavfield in a dazed condition
1t was found that his side had been
burned with acid and the burns had
become infected. Physicians We're
called. Immediately, but Crowley is still
IN a serious condition
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
SEA TOO STRONG FOR
MEDICINEMAN'S MAGIC

JUNEAU, Alaska, Dec. 16-She Shen
jim, an Indian medicineman, his wife,
mother, two sons, a daughter In law
and a grandson were drowned yester-
day while trying to reach Juneau from
their home at Gambler bay in canoe.
The sea was rough when the family
started, but efforts to dissuade the med
icineman were in vain, as he insisted
that his magic could overrule the wind.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
MUST PAY ss.os2 DAMAGEs-For falling to

MUST PAY ss,os2 DAMAGEs-For failing to
accent cargo OF copra for which 1t had con
tracted. the EIdorado oil works found by
jury in the United States circuit court yes
fcrday TO have damaged nhe Societe CONNER
claIe de rOceanie Of Tahiti in the of
$9.092 The award represents the difference
iu the contract price OF cents pound and
general sale. The $50 tons of copra were
brought here year ago February In the brig
Lurlne
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
SANTA FE TRACK FOREMAN
KILLED BY BACKING TRAIN
Run Down While Riding a
Speeder Near Ferry Point
[Speeial Dispalch o The Cain

IDFNCIuI 11l'T7t1ttFt = = '7c N-t.FtI
RICHMOND. Cal, Dec. 1e.-Edward
H. Bates, a Santa Fe track foreman,
formerly a locomotive engineer, was
struck and killed this evening at the
west approach to the Santa Fe tun-
mel at Ferry Point by a work train
Bates was riding a track speeder to
the point when the train backed down
upon him. He was so years old, and
has no relatives here.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
SCHOOLBOYS MANNED IN
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
Lad Falls and Loses Hearing
and Another Loses Eye

Especial Dispatch 10 The CdlIJ
PALO ALTO, Dec. 1.-two serious
accidents to grammar school pupils
occurred late this afternoon. and as a
result William Jones, who lives at the
corner of Waverly and Everett ave-
nue., has lost his hearing, and Samuel
Bean, son of L. S. Bean, has had the
sight of one eye destroyed.
Jones was swinging high on the rings
when he lost his hold and fell, striking
on his head. His hearing was de-
stroyed.
Bean was accidentally struck in the
eye by some sharp missile thrown by
George Kirksey.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

STRUCK BY AUTo-Oakland, Dec. 16.-James
Allen, an aged man, living near Fiftieth ave
nue. Melrose. was struck by automobile
this afternoon In East Fourteenth street at
Forty-sixth avenue. The machine was driven
by L. Char. baker, of San Francisco. Allen
was not seriously injured.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

STOP TURKEY RAFFLES-Alameda, Dec. 16.-
The police have placed the ban turkey
raffes and none will be permitted here in the
future This action was taken the result
of an investigation which disclosed that In
many instances where supposed rafhes for
were paid off in coin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

ACCUSED OF LURING GIRL TO RUIN-Mrs.
Maria Taranto, $50 Filbert street has OBJ
falned a warrant for the arrest of Robert An
selmi for taking away Rosie Bocca, IL years
of age. from her guardianship on December II
and placing her in disordery house.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

MURDERED WOMAN FoUND-Chippewa Falls,
wis, Dec 16.--The body OF Mrs. Shelly.
with the head blown on, was found last even
Ing at her home near lumber camp south of
Hannibal, Wis. % miles from here. 1t is be-
lieved that the murdered
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
LATE sHIprING INTELLIGENcE

OCEAN STEAMERS
VICTORIA-Sailed Dee 16-Stmr Umatilla
for San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17

Cheer up and drink old Kirk whisky
Hotaling's best on the market.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-21
STATE TRApE SCHOOLS.
One in New Britain, the Other
 Bridgeport-Faetories Selected.

One of the trade schools authorized by the last legislature. and for which $50. GOO is to be spent. is to be located at New Britain and the other in Bridgeport.
 The legislature authorized the state board of education to establish, in each of the two towns of the state which may seem to said board best adapted for the purpose, free public day and evening school for the ln- struction in the arts and practices or trades"
 The board is authorized to construct buildings or to have temporary rooms in which such schools shall be housed at an expense of not more than $5O,OOO annually. A factory has been selected for the purpose in Bridgeport
 The school in New Britain will be started in the manufacturing plant Of Corbin Brothers Go. The selection of quarters for the new school was placed in the hands of committee of manufacturers. who find upon in vestigation that the plant of the Cor bin Brothers Co.,. which was laid out and equipped by the late George w. Corbin. will afford ample facilities for the carrying out of a trade school, as it is a model plant and well adapt ed to the training of mechanical stu dents. and more will be added under the supervision of the manufacturers as fast as it is needed. It is believed that it would be difficult to find a better equipped plant in the state for carrying on the training of a trade school
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-21
ss2s Claims Against s7oo Estate.

A hearing on disputed claims against the estate of the late Philo Hanks. said to be insolvent, was held before commissioners at the home of Judge of Probate l.. J. Storrs at Spring Hill Mansfield. Saturday. The claims ag- gregate SS25.16, and there is said to be only something like S700 with which to pay them The list of claims is as fol- lows: Phoebe Hanks. widow of John Hanks. a brother of Philo, claims $120 for rent and one-half of the silk mill at Hanks Hill, Mansfield, from Nov 1, 1908, to July 1. 1904: Mrs. IT. C.. Stoughton, Manchester, $70. for nurs- ing and care of Philo Hanks. These two claims were heard Saturday and adjournment has been taken to Dec. 29. when two other claims against the estate will be heard. The latter are: Ozro Hanks, son of Philo, thirty-one weeks board of Philo Hanks. SPA, rent of barn, S166.66, and other items totaling S327.16: Sarah Hanks, widow of Philo, fifty-two weeks care of Philo Hanks, S20S, and money loaned, $100, total $30S. Attorney c. W. Melony of this city represents Mrs. Phoebe Hanks, Mrs. Stoughton and Mrs. Sarah Hanks, and Attorney W. A. King Ozro Hanks. A. M. Grant of Mt. Hope is the administrator of the estate and was not represented by counsel. Commits sioners F. O. Ninton, E. O. Smith and David Russ heard the claims. The ad- journed hearing will be held. in the vestry of the Baptist church at Spring Hill.