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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
BATTLES FOR LIFE
IN WATERS OF BAY
Sailor Rescued by Fishermen
After Keeping Himself
Afl0at Two Hours

OAKLAND, Dec. AFTER lighting
for his life for two hours in the cold
waters of the bay, George Oberg, a
sailor, was rescued early this morning
by two fishermen who heard his cries
of distress and pulled him into their
boat just as he was about to give up
in despair.
Oberg was walking along long wharf,
shortly before midnight, on his way TO
his ship, when the electric lights that
illuminate the wharf went out. Cropping
along in the darkness he stepped OF
into the water. striking Pile as he
fell and becoming partly dazed.
He swan instinctively, but when he
had regained complete control OF his
senses he found that the strong tide
had carried him far from the wharf.
He tried to make his way back. but
could not do so, and finally concen-
trated his efforts to keeping ahoat and
permitted the current TO carry him
along.
He cried repeatedly for help, but
none came until the fishermen, who
were just going to work. heard him.
They took him back to Oakland and
summoned the police. who took Oberg
to the receiving hospital He was still
suffering from exhaustion. Pneumo-
mia may set in.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
CLUB TO PUT BELL
ON FL GAMING REAL
Women of Alta Mira Will Mark
Old San Lorenzo and
Hayward Roads

OAKLAND. Dec. The hrst FL
Canine real bell to be placed In posi-
tion along the historic Kings high.
way that was trod BY the missionary
padres in what is now Alameda county,
will be located at the junction Of the
old San Lorenzo road with the Hay
ward road and will be put there BY
the Alta Mira club Of San Leandro.
The organization is the youngest in
the California Federation OF Women's
Clubs and the bell is the gift OF Mrs.
A. A. Goddard. head Of the department.
of California history and landmarks
in the federation The placing of the
bell and the exercises in connection
Herewith will take place before the
Christmas holidays.
The Hayward road is a part OF FL
Canine real and was used by the
padres in travelling from the Mission
San Jose to the Mission de Solano.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
PRIZES TO PAY FOR
CITY HALL DESIGNS
Oakland Board of Works Ar
ranges to Hold Contest
for Architects

OAKLAND, Dec. 1.-The board oi
public works will begin an architects
competition for plans for the new mu-
nicipal buildings on the city hall site
as soon as the bonds for the improve
ment are sold. A conference was held
this morning by the members of the
board with delegates from the local
chapter of the American institute OF
architects. under whose rules the con-
test will be conducted.
The architects present were George
B. McDougalI. Marker O'Brien and
William Moore. They explained the
method of conducting the competition
and on their advice the board will pro-
ceed.
First an advisory architect will be
appointed. He probably will be Pa
ciic coast architect and he will prepare
guide drawings showing the shape OF
the city hall property, the plan on
which Washington street is TO be ex-
tended to San Pablo avenue, and the
number of Offices required in the ad-
ministratiye buildings.
As complete description as can be
prepared viii be included in the call
TOT pldnS- ne pOarQ inquired tllat bU
days would be required for the archi-
tects to make their drawings and de-
signs. After the winner of the con-
test has been named so days more will
be needed for completion of the de-
tails. At least 80 days must be al
lowed for unavoidable delays and 80
days for the legal advertising for bids
on the structures. This will defer the
time of laying the cornerstone of the
new city hall until next July Mayor
Mott suggested July as the most
suitable date.
The architects suggested that six
prizes should be offered so that
the competition would bring out many
plans. The amount of the first prize
is to be fixed by the board. The others
will be Second prize, $4,000; third,
$4,000; fourth, $4,000; fifth, $500;
sixth, $1,000.
The amount of the bonds voted will
cover this expense and provide the
s1,000,000 needed for erecting the city
hall
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
CHURCH BAZAAR WILL
BE OPENED TOMORROW
All Saints Guild of Palo Alto
/ Arranges Affair
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

PALO ALTO, Dec. ALI Saints
guild OF the Episcopal church will hold
Its annual bazaar at Ramona hall to-
morrow afternoon and evening.
Mrs. III. B. Post, manager of the af-
fair, has announced that the doors will
open at 2:30 o'clock. Admission will be
free. The various booths. with COM
mittees In charge. will be as follows:
Fancy work, Mrs. Lloyd Place and
committee; plain work. Mrs. H. B. Post
and committee; -delicatessen, Mrs. Per-
cy keatinge and committee; dolls, Mrs.
Buffum and committee: candy, ST Ag-
mes guild: archery tree prizes. Mrs. Y.
Harrier; fish pond, Castilleja school:
refreshments, Mrs. Harker and the
Misses Harker.
Henry Post will preside over the
archery tree and Mrs. Sidney Holman
and Mrs. Robert Thompson will alter
nate as cashiers for same.
The doll house will be shown off by
Mrs. s. W. Charles. Mrs. C. f. Hodges,
Miss Daisy Allcott and Mrs Handy.
Mrs. c. B. Wing will have charge of the
decorations. Mrs. B. G. Allen is the
general cashier and treasurer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
BRUTAL ASSAULT ON
LODGING HOUSE LANDLADY
Aged Woman in Critical Condi-
ton From Cruel Beating

OAKLAND, Dec. Mrs. Sadie Diggs,
the middle aged keeper of lodging
house at 16071z Fifth street, is in a
critical condition at her home, as a
result of a brutal attack said to have
been made by Arthur A. Jones, a young
iodger, who became enraged when she
demanded his room rent or his re-
movaL
The tale told to the police by the
neighbors is that they heard Mrs. Diges
scream for aid. Several persons ran
to the room and found the landlady
PROSTATE. she having been struck down
by the frate roomer and kicked
DIR. w. w. Kergan was called. He
perceived that his patient was badly
injured, and might have to undergo an
operation. He attended to Mrs. Diggs
and Immediately reported the occur
renee to the police, who arrested Jones
at l o'clock this morning. The pris-
oner is held in detinue and denies the
charges.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Works Wonders
{ NERVOUS MEN AND
WOMEN, TOO

Undoubtedly the following pre-
scrfptfon will work wonders for
that great class OF men who,
through dissipation OF their nat
ural strength, find themselves in
their second childhood" long be-
fore the three score and ten al
lotted to life's pleasures and en-
joyments are reached.
1t is presumed to be infaliible.
and highly efficient IN quickly
restoring in nervous exhauS-
tion," weak vitality. melancholia
and the functions.
First get so cents worth OF
compound fluid balmwort I'm a
one ounce package. and three
ounces syrup sarsaparilla COM
pound take home. mix and let
stand two hours; then get one
ounce compound essence cardiol
and one ounce tincture cadomene
compound mot cardamom). Mix
all In a six or eight ounce bottle.
shake well, and take one tea
spoonful after each meal and one
when retiring. following by a
drink OF water.
BY mixing 1t at home no man
need be the wiser as to another's
shortcomings. and expensive fees
are avoided
Lack OF poise and equilibrium
In men is a constant source OF
embarrassment. even when the
public least suspects Il. For the
benefit OF those who want a res
toration to full. bounding health.
and all the happiness accompany
ing il. the above home treatment
is given It contains no opiates
or abit-forming drugs whatever
Mix IL at home and no one will
be the wiser as to your affiiction.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
WOMAN HAD NOT
BEEN BURIED ALIVE
Body Exhumed by the Excited
Residents of TiIIamook

TILLAMOOK. Ore, Dec. An i'm
preston that Mrs. L. A HoIdredgs.
one Of the victims OF the wreck OF the
steamer Argo. was buried alive
gained such strong foothold after tho
funeral ceremony Tuesday that 200
residents of the city went TO the cem-
etery three miles out OF town az mid
night and exhuned the body. An ex-
animation by physicians showed that
the woman was dead before she was
buried The idea that the woman was
still alive seems 10 have arisen from
the fact that her face was highly
colored and her body and limbs re-
laxed at the time burial was made.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
HUSBANDS HEROISM WINS
BACK WIFE'S AFFECTION
Woman Tears Up Divorce Com.
plant to Reward Spouse

SAN BERNARDINO. Dec. Her
husbands heroism in saving their
baby from death under the wheels
OF speeding automobile caused Mrs.
Walter Preston to change her mind
about seeking separation just a few
moments before she was TO have ap-
peared in the divorce court and today
the couple are together again.
Mrs. Preston was on her way TO
court when the child darted in the
path of an onrushing motor car. The
mothers screams attracted Preston
who dashed in front of the machine,
seized the little girl and 1eaped to
safety as the automobile shot by.
Explanations were soon made and
the two made their way to the attor-
ney's Office. where Mrs. Preston tore
up the divorce complaint
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
CHRIST EPISCOPAL
PARISH ELECTION

ALAMEDA, Dec. Christ Episcopal
church has elected the following as
members of the yestry board. all of
whom served during the last term:
Senior warden, S. M. Haslett; junior
warden, H. l.. A. Bates; secretary, c..
A. Harker; financial secretary, John r.
Bosch: treasurer. r. S. Bullock; assist
ant treasurer, Norman dEvelyn; ves-
trymen, John r. Nield, S. e. BiddIe,
K. L. Perry and f. A. Moss. AS dele
gates to the house of churchwomen
the following were appointed: Mrs. l..
l. Gillogly. DR.. Mary Delano Fletcher,
Miss Matte Bacon. Miss c. X. Remmel
and Mrs. John r. Nield
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
RICH FARMERS DAUGHTER
MADE ENGINEERS BRIDE
Edwin Reynolds and Miss May
Reniff Married
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SANTA ROSA. Dec. Edwin III.
Reynolds, one of the best known and
most popular engineers OF the North
western Pacific railroad, son OF Edwin
Reynolds. the local capitalist. gave his
many friends surprise today when he
claimed Miss Mary Flora Renifr of
Geyserville as his bride.
Miss Renih Is the daughter OF Asa
Renin. wealthy Geyserville farmer
and vineyardist. who has kept her ap-
preaching nuptiaIs a secret from her
many friends in this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds left on the
afternoon train for an extended south
ern honeymoon trip.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
HALF HOUR OF MUSIC TO
BE RENDERED BY SINGER
Herr Arnold Won der Aue to AID.
pear in Greek Theater

BERKELEY, Dec. Herr Arnold
Won der Aue, soloist for the Golden
Gate park bank IN its series in the
Greek thester last summer, and former
tenor OF the Savage opera company,
VIII tender the half hour Of music in
the Greek theater next Sunday after
noon at 1 o'clock
The program for the recitation fol-
lows
Schubert's Der Fri koenig'' and 'sUngeduId''
Nsgner's ''1rsume. q study Tristan and
Isolde Richard Strauss .'Hsimlicbe Auffor-
cerunE Brahms Meme Leibe Ist Gruen :
Drorsk,s song. Ny Mother Taught Me-" and
Gounod's -Au Printemps.
Herr Won der Aue is fortunate in hav-
ing secured Frederic Maurer as his ac-
companist, and the combination OF
these two artists viii give those pres
ent Sunday rare treat. In case of in
clement weather the recital viii be
postponed until the spring term.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
IN WRITING
FLAYFD BY LAWYER
De Lancey's Defender Attacks
Carl Eisenscf1imeI and Calls
His Testimony Perjury

OAKLAND. Dec. Insults were
heaped upon Carl Eisenschimel hand
writing expert. today by Attorney
A l. Frick in the course of his argu-
ment to save from conviction on a
charge of felony embezzlement John
S. de Lsncey, former attorney for
George Gray, who was public admins
traitor of Alameda county until re-
Gently.
"A willful, malicious and devilish
perjurer''; "a contemplate cur, lower
than the lowest dog that sneaks on
the streets; "a professional witness
who testifes for hire" were some of
the phrases used by Frick in referring
to Eisenschimel 'Bear ring in mind
the story of Ananias," he shouted to
the jury. 81 is a good thing for Eiser-
schimel that the days of miracles have
passed"
TESTIMONY ABOUT WRITING
That Eisenschimers testimony was
regarded as vital in the trial of De
Lancey was clearly shown by this at
tack on his character, which took up
q great part of Frick's time today.
The handwriting expert said, when on
the witness stand. that writing that
could be seen, though erased, in the
accounts of the estate of George Hite
Cook, which De Lancey is accused of
looting of $4,000, was the handwrit-
ing of the defendant
Eisenschimel testified also that the
Endorsement on certificate of deposit
for $4,000, which was put into De
Lancey's private bank account, was
made at the same time as other in
dorsements on the certificate, also
made by De Lancey. The prosecution
has relied much on this testimony as
tending to disprove the theory of the
failed to account for money that came
so later.
JUROR IN POOR HEALTH
Assistant District Attorney Hynes
closed his argument to the jury today,
after which Frick began for the de-
fense. He was still talking this
afternoon, when an early adjournment
was taken to accommodate Juror JEFF
ferson Gillian, who is in a feeble con-
dition. Gillian is conveyed to and
f;om the courthouse to his home in a
closed carriage by order of Judge
Brown Attorney NJ. c. Chapman will
follow Frick for the defense District
Attorney Donahue will make the clos
ing argument.
It is expected that arguments in the
case will be ended tomorrow after
noon. Judge Brown has expressed a
disinclination to lock up the jury over
night because of the condition of Gill
lam, and it is probable that the read
ing of instructions will be delayed
until Friday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
STEARNS RESUMES HIS
OLD JOB TEMPORARILY
Resigned Secretary of Chamber
of Commerce Returns

OAKLAND, Dec. Edwin Stearns,
who rendered his resignation as sec
retary of the chamber of commerce
six weeks ago, returned to this city
today from Howard Springs, where he
and Mrs Stearns have been spending
a vacation.
Stearns' resignation was only con-
ditionally accepted by the directors
of the chamber of commerce, who pre-
vailed upon him to accept a vacation
until the first of the year before max
ing his determination to resign final.
Stearns viii temporarily resume his
former duties as secretary, but he re-
fused TO say whether he would re-
consider his resignation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Dec. 1.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Fritheof Hagerstrom. *, Alameda and Ro-
sale isaksson. 23 Berkeley
Prospero Milano. IS, and Katherine Polano
p. both OF Oakland.
Ernest Van Loben Sells. so, Oakland and
Sarah +. Slate. a. Berkeley.
George Torassa. 10. and Pauline Buzsalino,
10. both Of Oakland.
Aaron 7. Tomlinson, IL, and Hazel Cold, 55,
both of Oakland.
George E. Davidson. 2s, and Sadie A. Miller.
49, both of Oakland
Royal Miller. "a. and Irene HsmbIin. 23. both
Of berkeley.
Bennett +. Storm, 20, Oakland, and Elsie c.
Bartlett, 10. Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
SEEKS TO RESTRAIN
POLICE COURT JUDGES
Former Union Secretary Applies
for Writ of Prohibition

OAKLAND, Dec. IA writ of prohi-
bition. fOrbidding Police Judges Smith
and Samuels 10 proceed with the trial
of r p. POorman, former secretary of
the painters, paper hangers and deco
rators' union, was obtained today from
Judge Murphey By Poorman's attorney,
Harry Puicifer.
Poorman's trial on a charge OF en-
bezzlfng money from the union was set
for tomorrow morning before Police
Judge Samuels.
Poorman alleges that he is the vic
tim of persecution on the part of the
surety company which acted as his
bondsman. He refused TO plead when
he was arrsigned in the police court,
contending that the complaint against
him was defective.
Judge Murphey made the writ return
able December 10, at which time he
Will hear arguments.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
SUES UNITED RAILROADS
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

The trial of an action in which War
rem Smith, through A. j. Smith. hia
guardian and father. Is suing ths
United Railroads for $4,000 damages
for personal injuries, was begun be-
fore jury in Judge Murasky's court
yesterday. The boy. then 1s years old.
December 9, 1906. alighted from a car
in Sixteenth street and started to cross
the street when he was struck by
another car running IN the opposite di-
rection. His skull was fractured and
it Is claimed he will be an invalid
for the remainder OF his life.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
TAX PAYERS PROVE TO
BE UNUSUALLY PROMPT
Many Property Owners Pay
Both InstaIIments at Once

OAKLAND, Dec. According to
County Tax Collector Barber, an un-
expectedly large number of tax payers
have preferred to pay their state and
county taxes when the first INSTALL
ment became due, instead of waiting
several months for the second. The re-
suit has been that a much greater sum
of money will be turned over to County
Treasurer Kelly than was expected.
Barber now has on hand about $780,
900 to turn over to the treasurer, which,
with the $4,000 he gave him three
weeks ago.. makes a total of about
$1.S00,000 for the year.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
TO HEAR COMPLAINTS
AGAINST STOCKYARDS
Alameda County Grand Jury to
Investigate Them Today

OAKLAND, Dec. 1.-The grand jury
will take UP tomorrow the alleged nui-
sance conducted by the Oakland meat
company at the stockyards. This in
vestigation comes as the result of con-
tinued complaints of residents of the
vicinity of the stockyards, who say
that offensive and unbearable odors
are emitted from the abbatoirs and
that their continuance is dangerous 10
public health.
The officers of the company have
been subpenaed to appear before the
grand jury. as well as several residents
of the neighborhood
Among the latter are w. J. Miles,
president of the South Berkeley i'm
provement club, and George Eubanks,
who has made a study of conditions at
the slaughter houses for the last four
years
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
RECEIVER OF DEFUNCT
BANK PAYS DIVIDEND
Draws Checks for Depositors OF
Union National

OAKLAND, Dec. IA dividend of
% per cent has been declared upon the
stock Of the defunct Union national
bank by Receiver Morris.
Before the dividends can be con-
verted into cash by the 1900 or 1000
stock holders the checks made out to
each must be indorsed by the comp
troller of the currency at Washington.
Morris forwarded the checks to the
comptroller last Friday and as soon as
they are returned he will turn them
over to the stock holders. The checks
may be cashed at the United States
depository, either in Oakland or in
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
BAZAAR TO BE HELD
IN CHURCH PARLORS
Women of Fitchburg Congrega-
tion Plan Vending Bee

OAKLAND, Dec. 1.-The annual ba-
zaar given by the women Of the Fitch
burg Congregational church win be
held in the church parlors at RudsdaJe
and Berry streets, Fitchburg, afternoon
and evening, December and T. There
VIII be number of attractive booths
where fancy work, plain sewing, re-
freshments and food will be offered for
sale. The Lockwood school band will
give concerts each day The proceeds
viii be turned into a fund for the
benefit Of the church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
WILL HOLD FAIR FOR
ST. CLEMENTS CHAPEL
Members of CIaremOnt Parish
Arrange for Christmas Sale

BERKELEY, Dec. 1.-St. Clements
chapel Of Claremont will hold Christ
mas fair Friday at St. Marks parish
house in Bancroft way.
A variety of articles will be on sale.
The tables viii be in charge of the
following members Of the parish: Art,
Mrs. +. c. Holmes; handkerchiefs, Mrs.
J. T. Burke; home cooking, Mrs Will
Der SWEET; aprons, Mrs. c. w. Randall;
dolls, Mrs r. L. Ulsh; refreshments,
Mrs. James Meyers; candy, Mrs. George
Jackson; stationery, Mrs. Leonard Van
Mehr; fancy work, Mrs. Harmon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
DISCUSS ADOPTION
OF PURE FOOD LAW
Berkeley Board of Health Is i'm
Favor of Inspection

BERK ELEY, Dec. 1.-Pure food and
milk laws patterned after those of San
Francisco and Oakland may be adopted
here IL the discussions of the board of
health at it's meeting today are carried
to a successful termination. Plans
will be made at once toward framing
the proposed ordinances for pure milk
and food. During the absence of Presi-
dent George Reinhardt DIR. Clark Burn
ham will occupy the chair.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
CASHIER LEAVES BANK
FOR PRACTICE OF LAW

BERKELEY. Dec. 1.--Earll H. Webb.
who six months ago obtained a seat
as director, and took UP the duties
of cashier of the Berkeley national
bank. has resigned that position and re-
sumed the practice of law In San Fran
cisco. He will still act as a director.
His place as cashier will be filled at
the January meeting of the directors.
Joseph s. Mills, assistant cashier, has
been mentioned as his probable sue
cessor.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
WOMEN OF FRUITVALE
PLAN TWO DAY BAZAAR
Ladies Aid Society to Sell
Wares for Church Benefit

FRUITvALE, Dec. 1.-The ladies' aid
society of the Fruitvale Presbyterian
church will give bazaar at Upper
Fruitvale hail. in Hopkins street, Fri
day and Saturday afternoons and even
ings, December 3 and 4. A variety of
ornamental and useful articles will be
on sale. as well as cakes, pies and
home made candy. Refreshment booths
will serve sandwiches, coffee, ice cream
and cake Attractive musical and en-
tertainment programs Will be features
of both days.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
OBSERVES NINETY-THIRD (
ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH
[Speeial Dseaieh to The Call

SANTA ROSA. Dec. 1.-Samusl Nor.
rison. one OF the oldest and most re-
spected citizens Of Santa Rosa. ceIe-
brated his ninety-third birthday annI-
versary here today Usually he has
made much OF the anniversary, but
owing to a recent illness the calls and
friendly greetings OF old time friends
had TO be omitted He Is remarkably
we'll preserved for one OF his age.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

WIFE BEATER SENT TO. JArL--John VII
ehinski, I2T Somerset street, was sent to the
county jail for six months by Police Judge
shortall yesterday for beating his wife Pauline
Tuesday night and cutting her face with a
glass William Joeskinsky aud Tony Precinco.
arrested az the same time. were each ssnt to
Jail for so days for disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
NEED is SHOWN FOR A
LARGER POSTOFFICE

BERKELEY, Dec. by figures
showing the increased business OF the
local postof1ce as a result of the phe-
nomenaI growth OF Berkeley in the last
four years. Postmaster Clarence S. Mer-
rill supported his claim today for new
postofice building. Congressman To-
seph r. Knowland. who is making a
fight for a new building, has been
furnished with the data.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
STUDENT ORCHESTRA
GIVES FIRST CONCERT

BERKELEY, Dec. Hearst hall
was brilliant scene tonight on thee
occasion of the first annual concert
renderd by the university student or
chestra under the direction of Paul
Steindorff, the veteran leader. Fac
uity and student body were present
and the affair was considered a sue
cess.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

1901 Buchanan street. disappeared Tuesds :
afternoon and his wife, Mrs Sophie Bricbf.
told the police yesterday that be had taken
her and her friend, Mrs. Pearl Lattimer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

Rent your rooms by advertising them
in The Calls Want Ad columns, where
people who are looking for rooms can
see what you have to offer. The cost
is small. Phone your ad to Kearny SO,
or drop line and we will call for It.