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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
News Of Society
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, July 9.-One of the an
ticipated pleasures of the midsummer
will be the return of Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland Baker, formerly Miss Pansy
Perkins. to Oakland for several weeks.
Since their marriage last winter. when
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker went to Tononah
to establish their home permanently.
they have returned to the bay cities
on Two occasions, each saddened by
the critical illness and later death of
Bakers father. Mrs. Baker is one
of the best liked girls of the smart set
and 1t was deep regret to large num-
Der of friends that she would ACCEPT no
compliments before her wedding. but
lthey promised themselves the pleasure
of entertaining in her honor on her
return as a young matron However.
the sojourn at Palm Knobs, the Per-
kins family residence in Vernon
heights, will probably be quiet, much
of the time being devoted to the home
interests, as several of the members of
the family, who have been scattered.
are coming together for few weeks.
Mrs. Hugh Hogan has come UP from
her country place in Sunol, where she
and her family have been established
all summer.
| The return of Miss Sue Hall and her
mother, Mrs. E. NJ. Hail. late in JULY
from an extended tour abroad will in
spire some social effort on the part of
the younger set during the nlidseason
Miss Hall is one of the younger society
girls and previous to her departure to
Europe was the motif for a round of
social pleasure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Luning went up
to Lakeport in their machine early in
the week, remaining as the house
guests of friends. They have planned
tour of Lake county for the mid
summer.
Mrs. Charles PARCELS is engaged in
getting settled in her new home in Lin
da Vista. The architecture of the house
is striking, suggesting a strictly Eng
lish style. Mrs. PARCELS is one of the
most hospitable of the younger ma
irons and the new residence will be a
center of social gayety during the
coming season.
DR.. G. E. Kleeman and Mrs. Klee-
man, who closed their home in Thirty
first street several weeks ago, leaving
on an eastern tour, are returning TO
the bay cities by way of the north,
planning to spend some interesting
days in Seattle.
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.FAVORS HEART TO
HEART COURT PLAN
Police Judge Tappan to Talk to
Young Offenders Like
a Father

ALAMEDA, July 9-Police Judge X.
B. Tappan hereafter is to conduct a
"fatherIy advice assizes" for all de-
PENDANTS brought before him under Is
years of age. The magistrate has an
nounced that no longer will he. permit
the names of youthful Offenders to be
entered upon the police records and
that in the future he will not hear the
cases OF the Juveniles in open court.
but will have heart to heart talk with
the young offenders in the privacy of
his judicial chamber.
Judge Tappan is friend of the
young people, who. in their immaturtty
forget that there is a law governing
their actions. and he means to prorect
and guide them as far as lies in his
power without subjecting them to the
degradation and humiliation OF being
booked" on the police records.
Boys and girls who by some act
violate the law. should at first receive
fatherly advice" said Judge Tappan-
This I will give young offenders, but
only in the privacy of my office. No
more will children be brought before
me sitting in the police court. 1t is
my aim TO Improve the boys and girls
of this city. I do not wish to see a
stain upon the life of any young per-
son If L can prevent 1T. Hereafter
shall try all cases of juveniles behind
closed doors and will talk to The Of
tenders, not as Judge, but in a
fatherly way. I have made a careful
study of the youths that have been
brought before me for offenses COM
mitted in this city, and 1 have found
that a majority of them are not natur-
ally inclined to be bad. A little father
ly advice properly administered will, in
my opinion, do far more good for the
youthful offenders than the severity Of
the law"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
NEW CONQUEST OF
BOY LOVE PIRATE
Harold Warner, After Swearing
Undying Devotion, Elopes
With Married Woman

BERKELEY. July 9.-The love ad-
ventures of Harold Warner, % year
old love pirate" will receive serious
setback If Chief of Police vollmer gets
his hands on him. Warner created
a sensation after stealing his sweet
hearts watch by swearing on the
stand in his defense that he dearly
loved Lola Johnson, all year old
girl, and would marry her if it took
1000 years.
That was six months ago. but young
Warner, who has a wife and child. had
a change of heart after two months
In the Alameda county jail. He is
now wanted for clipping last week with
the wife of F. w. Christie a sales
agent for Moses Gunst. With Mrs.
Pearl Christie and her girl baby Dor
othy, went large number OF valuables
from the Christie home, 1928 Webster
street, San Francisco.
Warner made his nome with the
Christies in San Francisco after his
release from custody here after serv-
ing a term for petty larceny. He
made love to Mrs. Christie and back
ing up his pleas of devotion and ever
lasting love with insfnuations of the
infidelity of her husband won the
woman's heart.
His dream of love. like the dozen
or two in which he has INDUCED for
the last five years, was nipped in the
bud by the Infatuated husband who
gave the young love pirate" such a
thrashing that it attracted the atten-
ton of the police. and Warner was ar
rested and taken to Jail. No complaint
was sworn to, however, as his pun
ishment was deemed sufficient.
But when Christie came home his
wife had disappeared. and with her
and the child. young Warner. The
couple were traced to Lakeport, where
Mrs. Christfe's parents live, and then
to Santa Rosa and Sacramento. There
trace of them has been lost, but de-
tectives are hot on the trail
Today Christie sought the aid of the
local police for description and pho
tograph of the affinity of his wife's.
and swore dire vengeance if he can
lay his hands on him.
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BODIES OF BATES AND
HIS BRIDE RECOVERED
Belief That Editors Son Per-
ished Trying to Save Wife

SAN DIEGO. July 9.--After incessant
dragging of the bay in the vicinity of
last nights accident, which claimed
the lives of William Bates and his
young bride, the bodies of both wife
and husband were found today. the
former floating among the piling at 2
o'clock this morning, and the latter at
10 o'clock.
Young Bates. his wife and two COM
panions were returning from a mid
night row on the bay in 16 foot row.
boat. Bates being at the oars. AS they
neared the wharf they struck pile
and overturned. all being precipitated
into the water.
1t is the belief that young Bates was
drowned while attempting to save his
wife, as he was an excellent swimmer.
He was the son of w. S. Bates, editor
of the San Diego Union, and was en-
ployed in the city engineers ONCE.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
NOBLEMAN SINGER TO
BE CONCERT SOLOIST
Ricardo A. de S. Encarnacao to
Appear at Greek Theater

BERKELEY, July 9.--Cavalier Riear-
do A. de S. Encarnacao. a distinguished
singer. will be the soloist at the third
Saturday evening band concert in the
Greek theater tomorrow night.
Paul Steindorff who is conducting
these concerts, has prepared a program
which is sure to suit the popular as
well as the more exacting taste. Cava-
lier Encarnacao, the soloist. will sing
two selections from Verdis operas,
Don Carlo" and Macbeth"
The summer band concerts given by
the Golden Gate park band in the Greek
theater have been steadily increasing
in popularity. and the largest attend
ance of the season is expected at this
concert. especially since the mild turn
taken by the weather makes the even
ings particularly delightful in the shell
tered amphitheater. Besides playing
selections from The Love Tales of
Hoffman" the band will render many
other selections.
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Activity in Alameda

ALAMEDA, July 9.-Activity in the
building line continues to be the fea-
tCre of the real estate market here.
Dwellings are being erected in all
parts of the city. The vicinity of the
park sites recently purchased by the
city seem TO be favored by the home
builders. Many beautiful residences
have been built near Lincoln park and
others are now in course of erection.
The land adjoining Washington
park. on the south shore, is to be cut
up into building lots and placed on
the market. Those behind the project
plan to put streets through where they
are needed and TO make the locality a
choice residential one.
Contractors are figuring on the
plans for the proposed new home for
Alameda lodge of Elks. The structure
will stand on a. lot west OF the city
hall that was purchased more than a
year ago. The lot is a large one and
the Elks intend to erect upon 1t what
will be the most pretentious fraternal
building in the city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
LONG TERM IN JAIL
MAKES PRISONER INSANE
Aged San Quentin Inmate Is
Removed to Napa Hospital

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
SAN QUENTIN, July s.-After spend
ing 30 years of life sentence for muir
der, Charles Wilson, the oldest prisoner
in the penitentiary. became insane to-
day and was committed to the state
hospital at Napa.
Wilson, who Is 20 years old, has been
brooding for some time over the hope
lessness of his lot, for he had neither
influential friends nor relatives to aid
him In securing a pardon.
Today he complained that the noise
in the jute mill, where he was en-
ployed, caused his head to ache, and
shortly afterward he began to mutter
to himself.
Prison Physician DR.. Wade Stone be-
gan an examination and found that the
old prisoner was hopelessly, although
not dangerously, insane. Warden Hoyle
said that the aged man had been one
OF his best prisoners, and that in all
the years of his weary confinement he
made little or no complaint until lately,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
STREET MIDDLE FOLLOWS
THE DAY LABOR PLAN
Bills for Work Are Held Up in
Vallejo
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

VALLEJO. July "a serious middle,
involving the completion of many thou
sands of dollars worth of street i'm
provement which were started by the
city under the day labor plan, has
arisen, with the result that the con-
tractors doing the work have with
drawn their equipment from the city
and left blocks of the principal trav-
eled streets in an almost impossible
To. save money the city let the work
by hiring the outfits of the contractors
and their livestock and employees by
The city charter provides that no
bill for more than 5000 shall be in
Cured without advertising for con-
tracts. Bills for about $4,000 have been
presented and are being held up.
Mayor Madigan and members of the
city boards claims that the holding up
of the bills which was done in ac-
cordance with demands of citizens. is
movement to discredit the present
administration
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
RAILROAD MOVES
GOOD FOR REALTY
Southern Pacific Company's
Plans Tend to Advance
Values in Large Section
Transfers and Purchases Indi=
cate Growing Demand for
Home Sites

OAKLAND, July BY far the most
important announcement from a real
estate standpoint which has been made
in Oakland this season was that of
the Southern Pacific company's appli-
cation filed with the city council this
week for a franchise TO electric it's
Webster street line and TO extend it
from its present terminus at Fourteenth
and Franklin streets out Franklin
street TO a point north Of Twentieth
street and westward over a private
right OF way 10 the west line of San
Pablo avenue, where the new terminus
viii be established. The extension of
the line will result in increased values
for a large section of the city.
Announcement that the Santa Fe
will, at an early date. put in local
trains with 20 minute service between
Richmond and Oakland has caused
great deal of activity in the districts
lying between these two cities during
the last fortnight. The Key Route is
also extending its lines to the north
ward in Sacramento street
SEEK SITES FOR HOMES
An average number Of documents de-
noting property transfers and general
realty activity filed with the. county
recorder has been maintained for the
week Lot transfers and purchases in
dicated a continuance of the movement
10 acquire sites for homes and dwell
nngs.
william J. Dingee gave deed of
trust to the Central bank to cover a
loan Of S37.s80 The trust deed was
secured by property at Santa Cruz and
in Murray townships, Alameda county.
Mrs. F. Somps and her husband. Jules,
sold property on the west side of
Franklin street, north of Sixth, TO Solo
mon Rousseau. The frontage in Frank
lin street was 80 feet, extending west
70 q depth Of IS feet.
HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
Renewed interest in harbor improve
ment projects promises to bring tangi-
BILE results in the near future. There
is q movement on foot to compel all
owners Of water front property to
dredge out TO the edge of the channel
in front OF their holdings, IN order
that the federal government may be
induced 10 deepen the channel and adj
nit larger vessels TO the harbor than
have heretofore been able to enter It.
In the event that the proposed bond
issue is carried at the coming election,
the city will commence work on the
construction of three new concrete
wharves on the estuary between Broad
way and Jefferson street. These wharves
viii be large enough TO accommodate
the largest vessels which can enter the
harbor and will cost upward Of $1,000
co., These improvements Will neces-
sarily cause a large increase in the
marine commerce of the city.
WEEKS BUILDING PERMITS
Following is a summary Of the build
ing permits issued by the board Of pub
lie works during the week as compiled
by Walter B. Fawcett, secretary:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
rooney MAY ENTER
THE RACE FOR MAYOR
Madigan's Political Foe Is
Again Active
Especial Dispatch TO The Call


VALLEJO, July s.-This city is al
ready preparing to take advantage OF
the new primary law and the crop OF
candidates promises to be even greater
than in former years. The most inter-
esting gossip now concerning repub-
lfcan circles is the story that James
Roney, former mayor, who was de-
feated for reelection by Mayor Madi-
gan two years ago, will again seek a
place on the republican ticket.
Madigan and Roney are bitter polit-
ical enemies as result of the pipe
scandal here. and while Madigan has
said that he would not run for another
term, his friends believe that he will
enter the race for the democratic NOM
ination If Roney's name is placed upon
the ballot.
DR.. ]. F. Chappell, grand patriarch
also suggested for the republican nom-
ination for mayor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
FUGITIVE SURRENDERS
TO SONOMA SHERIFF
Scott Johnson Says He Is MUIR
derer From Maryland
[Speeial Dispaich 10 The ColIl

IOPecIdl DLSpdfch 10 Inc CdIJ
SANTA ROSA, July s.-Scott John
son surrendered last night to Deputy
Sheriff Josenh Ryan at Sonoma, claim
ing to be the brother of James john
son, prominent businessman of Bal
timore. He said he was wanted by the
Maryland authorities for the murder
of a man named McAllister last April
on a ranch where the two men were
working, 60 miles from Port De-
posit, Md.
According to the mans story, the
men quarreled while at work durin e
which Johnson claims he struck Nc
Allister on the head with a hatchet
Whether he killed the man or not he
does not know. as he fed from the
country and has been fugitive from
justice. He decided to surrender and
take what punishment was coming to
him. Sheriff J. K. Smith has tele-
graphed to the Maryland authorities.
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BOND ISSUE NEARLY
READY FOR VOTERS
Mayor and Council Arrange for
Improvement Project

OAKLAND. July 9.-Within 10 days
the legislation preliminary to the sub
mission to the voters of the proposed
bond issue for the Improvement of Oak
land harbor will be introduced before
the city council. In the proposed bond
issue will be included an appropriation
for schoolhouses and other municipal
improvements.
Members of the council met with the
mayor last night to discuss the pro-
visions of the bond issue, and it is ex-
pected that a final agreement will be
reached next week.
In all probability the ordinance au-
thorizing the placing of the bond issue
the next meeting of the city council.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
MANY JOIN BACH
MUSICAL SOCIETY
Well Known Berkeleyans Num-
bered in Choir Which Recent
ly Gave Festival

BERKELEY, July 9.--Preparing for
their fall activity in anticipation of a
second annual Bach festival in the
Greek theater next April the members
of the Bach society of Berkeley held a
meeting at the home of its president,
Prof. D. N. Lehmer of the university,
and elected associate members.
The campaign for a new hall for the
Bach society will be the business of the
next meeting of the society. The cham
Der of commerce of this city is back of
the project and will lend it's support
Among the associate members of the
society are some OF the most prominent
members IF the local set. as follows.
Mrs: i: X Bacon Miss Jean WIPER
Mrs. A e. Bangs wards
Mrs. Dora CLARK Warren Gregory
RroI: Cnarles Derleth Prof. H. R. Hatfield
3 eastman Victor Henderson
rroI. y. n McMurray Miss Louise L. Kidder
Mrs. r. w. Mastick Mrs d. n Iehmer
Prof. W. C. Mitchell Mrs r II lane
G. B. ocheltree Miss Mcrermonf
froI Jessica b. Peix- Prof. Charles Noble
otto Prof. W. Pepper
I. Reed Whitney Palache
FroI. irving Stringham Prof. c. II. Rieber
James Sutton Buckner Speed
MAX Thelan II. N. Shreve
Minor White Paul Thelan
Dr.. e n m n Idsl A. E. Weed
wheeler F. j. Woodwork
MIS-. J. II. Willis Miss Marina WIPER
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MADMAN REARRESTED
AFTER HARD FIGHT
Seaman Held Awaiting Filing
of Complaint for Insanity

OAKLAND. July s.-Matthias Karioti,
sailor who fought battle with three
officers who discovered him naked in a
passenger coach at West Oakland yes
terday, and who was later released by
the police, was rearrested on the
Twelfth street embankment today after
another struggle.
karioti was wandering along the
street in an irrational manner. spe-
cial officer, who attempted to lock him
up, met with strong resistance and only
overpowered the sailor after struggling
10 minutes.
Karfoti is now detained at the receiv-
Ing hospital pending the fling of a
complaint against him for insanity.
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BARBER SETS RECORD
FOR HOSPITAL TRIPS
Three Calls for Treatment Are
Made Within Six Hours

OAKLAND. July 9.-Three trips to
the receiving hospital within six hours
is the record of Fred Convey, barber.
Shortly after midnight Convey arrived
with a lacerated lip, which he said was
sustained when he fell from q narrow
gauge train. He tried to alight before
the train stopped.
Within, an hour Convey reappeared
with a long cut over the top of his
head, and he said this happened when
a casual acquaintance struck him dur
ing an alteration. The cut was sewed
UP and a second record sheet filed out
for Convey.
At o'clock this morning Convey ar
rived for the third time much per-
turbed by the blood stains on his cloth
ing. No further treatment was given
him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
STABLEMEN WARNED TO
OBEY CITY ORDINANCE
New Council Starts Campaign
of Cleanliness in Berkeley

BERKELEY, July 9.-Warning was
issued today by Councilman Christian
Hoff, head of the department of public
health and safety, that all stables in
this city must be made sanitary Hoff
with Chief of Police Vollmer, visited a
large number of the stables in the dis
trict east of Grove street and south of
University avenue and found conditions
very bad. At the conclusion of the tour
of inspection orders were isued that
the stable ordinance must be obeyed
or arrests would follow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
STRONG MONEY MARKET

The semiannual statements of near
" all the banks in Alameda county
show an Improvement in financial con-
ditions, and indicate that the pulse of
the local money market is strong. The
number Of depositors is much greater
thsn year ago and the banks are
investing much larger sums of money.
The number Of vessels docking in
Oakland harbor for June. 1909, was
go, with a total tonnage of 1858.
These figures show an increase of 20
vessels and 30,125 in tonnage over last
month. The total number Of yes
sells from July 1, 1908, to July l, 1909.
was 2.l75. with a total tonnage OF
I115.I50.
George ". Austin, a Broadway real
estate dealer, who has made speciality
Of loans on real estate security. saws
that he has been able to do q large
business with prospective home build
ers OF late. He said:
have clients come to my Office who though
strangers, have been 50 fayorably impressed
after "a few minutes talk with those In charge
Of my loan department that they have shown
their confidence by leaving with my office their
checks for various amounts TO be turned over
70 those persons who are agreed 10 execute
mortgage trust deeds for the sum agreed
upon In not few instances these strangers
have come from other parts Of the state and
outside Of the state and they have returned ~
their homes after depositing with me their
checks, and in due time the notes and mort
cages coming TO them have been executed and
/ have forwarded them by express TO their
proper recipients. Many thousands of dollars
have been handled by my loan department in
this manner. Wherefore. 1 feel warranted in
proudly affirming that il pays TO advertise
especially If the acts following are confrmstory
Of the advertised claims.
Grand avenue boulevard, the mag.
nifcently macadamized highway fol-
lowing Pleasant valley from the parks
at the head of Lake Merritt, through
Piedmont. is completed and ready for
travel
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
POLICE JUDGE SORRY HE
CAN NOT GIVE LIFE TERM
Veteran Sentenced After Con-
viction on Girls Testimony

OAKLAND. July s.-Three sentences
of six months each in the city prison
were imposed today by Police Judge
Smith upon A. H. Southwick, a Grand
Army veteran, after his conviction on
testimony given by little girls.
Il am sorry 1 can not send you to
the penitentiary for life" said Judge
Smith in pronouncing sentence.
SoathWick, who is a white man, mar
ried 10 year old negro girl three
years ago at the instance of her
mother. Later, she secured a divorce.
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STUDENTS WILL VISIT
JOAQUIN MILLER'S HOME
Summer Faculty Will Join in
Climbing Peak

BERKELEY, July 9.-Faculty and
students of the summer session will
climb Redwood peak, Piedmont park,
tomorrow and will return by the way
of Joaquin Miller's home in the hills
The students of Professor Aitken's
class In astronomy will visit the Mount
Hamilton Lick observatory tomorrow
and view the stars through the big
reflector.