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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
BANDS OF MERCY IN
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Children to Be Taught Kindness
to Animals

BERK KELEY, Nov. 2S.-Bands of
Mercy will be organized among the
children in the public schools of this
city. under the auspices of the local
society for the prevention of cruelty
to animals, according to the action of
the board of education, who have in
dorsed the movement
The principals of several schools have
become interested in the matter, and
have already begun organizations. with
the view to educating the children up
to the work of the regular associa-
tion.
During the course of organization
Chief of Police August Vollmer. presi-
dent of the local society. will visit sew
eral of the schools to address the chill
dren on the work of the humane So
cieties.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Y. M. c. A. WORKER is
HEARD IN BERKELEY
Sunday Lecture Given by Asso.
citation Officer

BERKELEY, Nov. 2s.-Under the
general heading of why 1 Believe In
the Bible" the fourth of the series of
sunday lectures being given under the
auspices of the local X NJ c. A. took
place this afternoon. Noel H. Jacks a
prominent association worker, spoke on
aThe Arguments From Prophecy
Jacks was formerly secretary of the
Y. NJ C. A. at Hartford, Conn. and has
been prominent with the work ever
since.
He told of his work in the east dur
ing the course of his lecture and of
the church customs in New England.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
.EBfLL Will HONOR
| ITS PAST OFFICERS
Birthday Breakfast Will Be an
Enjoyable Event for Mem
bers of the Club

OAKLAND, Nov. z8.-The December
calendar of Ebell announces one of the
most elaborate occasions of the club
year when only the members gather
about the tables to do honor TO those
who have served them as officers IN
the past. This event will be the birth
day breakfast in the clubhouse on the
afternoon of December Ia and 1T is
planned along reminiscent lines. Mrs.
Charles J. Woodbury. will preside as
hostess. those assisting her including
the past officers and oldest members,
among whom are:
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Suburban Brevities

wooDMEN ELECT oFFICERs-Aiameda Nov.
has elected the following officers: Consul
commander G. W. Jenkins: adviser heuten-
ant. @. r. Hill; banker, ]. d. Rheades; clerk,
W. W. Coggin: escort w. H. Dennis watch
man. T. ]. Berndson: sentry. F. NJ. Hylt
manager T. ID. Smith; organst. III. L. Zim-
norman.
CITIZENS FORM ORGANIZATION = MeIrose.
Nov. 2S.-At a meeting held Friday evening
in the frehouse at Bay avenue and East Four
teenth street. the Melrose Citizens club was
formally organized for the purpose of looking
after the needs Of this district and presenting
requests TO the Oakland city council for i'm
provements The following officers were
elected: DR.. X. b. Smith, president; A. E.
Scrivens, vice president; G. w. Scaddon, sec
retary: W. NJ. Farmer. assistant secretary.
The organization is to meet every Tuesday
evening.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
FORMER u. S. SENATOR
DIETRICH STRICKEN ILL
Nebraska Statesman Is Victim
of Heart Trouble

former United States Senator Dietrich
has shown no change in the last "a
hours.
The attending physician, Doctor
Bridges. does not consider the case
serious in its present stage.
Senator Dietrich was brought to this
city yesterday from his home at Hast
ings for treatment for heart trouble.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Californians on Travels

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s-californians are
registered here as follows:
From San Francisco-T B. Eastland, NJ. B..
Freeman Hotel Belmont; C. c.. Boynton. Mrs
c. c. Boynton, New Amsterdam Miss H. f.
Brickwell. Miss L. d. Brickwell. Wellington:
A. Furuseth Gilsey house; A. T. Green, F. T.
Green. Hotel Plaza; r, Palderos. Grand Union;
Y. Lante. Cadillac; F. q. Adams, BarthoIdi:
Seville; p Calhoun Jr.. Hotel Manhattan; r.
de vecchi Hotel Wolcott NJ. ID. Garratt Hotel
York: w G. Payton, Wolcott.
Los Angeles NJ. Carpenter Bresin: w A.
Dyer Astor house: H. NJ. Baker, Grand; III c.
Gould, Hotel Navarro; L. r. Meller, Marlbor-
ough
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
SNEAK THIEF ENTERS
ROOM; L00TS CLOTHING
Apartment Is Robbed While the
Victims Are at Work

BERKELEY, Nov. 2S.-WhiIe the
owners were at work in the laundry
beneath their apartments a sneak thief
entered the rooms Of Simon Cazaie and
Remi Duphrayne at 252s Shattuck ave-
nue. last night. removing s3s from their
clothing. The door TO the rooms was
left open al day. and just when the
money was taken can not be ascer-
IA med Thirty dollars was taken from
Cazale's coat. and a purse containing $e
was removed from the trousers of ,Du-
phrsyne.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
WOMAN HURT WHILE
STEPPING FROM CAR
Suffers Badly Sprained Ankle in
Fall 20 Pavement

BERKELEY, Nov. 2s.-Alighting
from a moving Ashby avenue car at the
corner OF Ashby and Shattuck avenues
this morning. Mrs. William MeCoilister,
living at 20I3 Essex street, fell to the
pavement. sustaining a sprained ankle.
She was removed to her home by her
husband, who was with her j. a Jones.
the conductor Of the car, was absolved
from blame by the woman. who said
that the accident was caused by her
own careiessness.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
BARBER IS KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
chauffeuro Who Leaves Scene
After Running Man Down,
Surrenders to Police

OAKLAND. Nov. 2S.-Jsmes Wash
ington. a negro 81 years old. proprietor
of san Pablo avenue barber shop and
living AT $50 Thirtieth street was run
down ana killed at 10 o'clock this
,,,erninr bv an automobile driven by
Sidney Jacobs, % years o4o- %
Fflbert street
washington was riding a bicycle ana
colUded with the machine when both
he and the chauffeur tried TO avoid a
sfreetcar at san Pablo avenue ana
Tbfrtfeth street The front of the auto
hft the wheelman. pitching him TO the
r,s,-ement The driver of the auto
riebted his machine, which had skidoed
after the impact. and turned around
and sped TO a nearby garage.
washington was taken TO the re-
ceiving hospital by the police, where
he died in an hour a search was be-
gun al once for Jacobs, who ieft ms
car at the garage and went home after
the BARRIERS death Barney Jacobs,
pavvn broker. sent his son Sidney, VINO
lad driven the car, TO the police 10 sur
render. Young Jacobs was booked for
nanslaughter and released on his own
reeognIzance by order OF Police Judge
Samuels.
Auto Victim Dies
OAKLAND Nov. 2S.-Samuel Win
drom. 4 brick layer living IN West
Berkeley. died at noon today at the
county infirmary from internal injuries
sustained October 1e. when be was
struck hv an automobile. The remains
were taken to the coroner's office at san
Leandro. and an inquest will be held.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
PETALUMA READY FOR
BIG POULTRY EXHIBIT
Street Fair to Be Held With
Four Day Show
(.Snce;aI Disoafcb 10 The Call


PETALUMA, Nov. 2S.=The Petaluma
poultry keepers association has COM
pleted arrangements for the annual
poultry show. in connection with which
a street fair will be held from De-
cember s to IL. The list of entries is
large, and the cups and trophies offered
are the most valuapIe yet put up.
The Petaluma chamber of commerce
has taken hold of the project. The
Petaluma merchants association is aid
ing the show. especially in q financial
way.
This promises to be one of the largest
exhibits and carnivals Petaluma has
held. The Petaluma womans club, at
a special meeting held Friday evening.
decided to lend their assistance, partic-
ularly in the decorating. The show
and fair colors are to be the popular
Portola red and yellow.
Special trains will bring visitors dur
ing the fair.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF
WITH A SAFETY RAZOR
Laborer Taken to Jail to Re-
cover His Senses

OAKLAND. Nov 2S.-Because he had
lost his job and his wife and 4 months
old child We're i'll, Thomas Murphy, a
laborer living at 61s San Pablo avenue,
got drunk this afternoon and tried to
cut his throat with safety razor His
wife screamed when she saw him lying
on bed and dragging the instrument
over his neck. Mrs. Johnson. the land
lady. called the police. Murphy was ar
rested and he viii be held until he
sobers up 10 prevent a second attempt
at suicide
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
KING VICTOR TO SETTLE
FRENCH MEXICAN DISPUTE
ItaIy's Ruler to Determine Own
ership of CIipperton Island

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 2S.-King vic-
tor Emmanuel III of Italy will act as
arbitrator for France and Mexico in
the dispute between those countries
over the possession of Clipperton ISL
and. The Mexican government has
been officially notified that the king
had accepted the invitation to act.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
RUMMAGE SALE FOR
FABIOLA HOSPITAL
Society Women Busy in Prep
aration for Charitable Event

OAKLAND, Nov. 2S.=The women of
the Fabiola hospital association will
hold their annual rummag ge sale, open
ing Saturday, December 4 and contin-
uing until Wednesday. December s. at
405 Eighth street. Mrs Remi Ehabot,
president of Fabiola hospital associa-
tion. assisted by her daughter, Mrs.
J. H. p. Dunn, and a staff of Oakland
women. is Busily engaged in prepara-
ton for the opening day
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

SALE or CONDEMNED sTORES-Ofhce Of
Depct 0uartermaster. 1OS6 North Point street
proposals. in duplicate. viii be received here
untiI IL a. m.- December 4. 1909. for the Dur-
pairs trousers, white driu, and $40 are pots
for Sibley tent stoves Further information on
application Certified check FOR 10 per cent OF
amount OF bid required. Envelopes Containing
proposals to be marked Proposals for condemned
stores TO be opened December l. 1909.' and ad-
dressed. L. Col T. Won Schrader. Y. s. A.
Depot Quartermaster.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
SLEET STORM CAUSES
HAVOC IN NEBRASKA
Snow Falls in Colorado and
Blizzard Visits Texas

LINCOLN, Neb Nov. 2S.-The worst
sIeet storm for years in Lincoln and
southeastern Nebraska early this morn
ing worked havoc with telegraph and
telephone systems, demoralized street
lighting and stopped streetcar traffic.
A heavy rain last night was followed
by freezing temperature. Trains en-
tering Lincoln were from to 10 hours
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
BERKELEY GROCER DROPS
DEAD OF HEART DISEASE

BERKELEY, Nov. 2S.-Henry Bran
des, a West Berkeley grocer, dropped
dead of heart disease at his home,
Eighth and Schneider streets. tonight.
He was 35 years old.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

BUTLER ACCUSED OF THEFT Berkeley. Nov.
2s.--After missing small articles for some
time Louis 1uen, the chef employed at Col
legc bali. the university girls dormitory, situ-
sted al the corner of Hearst and Bonte ave
nues this morning caused the srrest Of II. h.
suzuki. a japanese butler employed at the
same place.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

FIFTEEN JAPANESE ARRESTED Fifteen Jap
anese, who had imbibed too much sski and
who making unusual amount Of noise
In billiard hall in Geary street near Laguua
ar an early hour yesterday morning. were
arrested and booked at the city prison onfa
charge Of disturbing the peace Their hearings
will come up in the police court this morning
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

To sell anything-to. buy anything
to secure employees or to get a position
to rent rooms, fats or houses-to sell
real estate-to borrow money-to loan
money-use Call Want Ads-they pay.
Phone Kearny Sc for an ad man to call
and talk il over with you.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

Rent your rooms by advertising them
in The Calls Want Ad columns where
people who are looking for rooms can
see what you have 10 offer. The cost
IS small Phone your ad to Kearny S6,
or drop line and we viii call for it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Sheepmen May Suffer Loss

DENVER, Nov. 2S.-The snowstorm
which has continued for two days in
creased in violence in the southern por-
ton of the state tonight. II is feared
that sheepmen will suffer heavy loss.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
Bad Blizzard in Texas

DALHART, Tex, Nov. 2S.-The upper
Panhandle is in the grip of the severest
blizzard of the year, Snow began at
midnight and is stia falling thickly.
accompanied by high Ind. A foot
of snow has fallen.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29
eeBABY
MINE,'

danger incident the ordeal makes anticipation misery
Mothers Friend the only remedy which relieves Of the
and danger of maternity this hour which dreaded
trial made painless but all the danger
avoided by Those who this remedy longer dpond
gloomy and other distressing conditions
the system made ready for the coming and the
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

oSi fOuo dSSIQOIIIo % COIlfIfIOI
use of M0thar's ! Friend.
1t is worth its weight in
gold, : say many who have
need 4 S100 per bottle at drug
valuable information of interest to al
women, win be sent free.
BRADFlELD REGULATOR CO.
Atlanta. Ga.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-29

Every mother feels a great
dread of the pain and dam
ger attendant upon the
most critical period of her
life. Becoming a mother
should be a source of JOY to
all, but the suffering and
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
TWO MORE PLAYERS SEND IN CONTRACTS

Danny Long has heard from practi
cally all his men. The majority Of
players who will form the lineup of
the Seals have sent their contracts TO
Long. The latest to sign up are VIII
Iiams and Mundorf, who sent their con-
tracts to their boss yesterday.
Williams. who covered the initial
bag for the Seals last season, Will be
seen in q new role this year. The
popular blonde haired player will be
on the receiving end for the local club.
This was the position which gained
him fame when he played at college.
Mundorf is from Vancouver and is
said to be one of the fastest little
men that played in the north. He is
said. to be better than the ordinary
sticker There promises to be race
between him and McArdle s to who
will cover short for the Seals.
Pat FIaherty learned yesterday that
the Boston club had released him and
turned him over to the Kansas City
club. Pat believes that he was re-
leased to even an old score for having
made the trip. to the orient The Bos-
ton management did not want him TO
make the trip. Pat believed that when
the season was over he had the right
to do what he pleased. and did not take
the orders of the clubs manager and
made the trip. Hence bis dismissal
He says that If he can not catch on
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
SINSABAUGH LOSES ROUND TO c. GARDNER

Sweet and Dosh, rs, 6-3. Bundy and
Sinsabaugh defeated Hardy and Brad
shaw. 60. 6-1, Salisbury and Arm
strong having beaten Holland and
Winterbotham. 6-3, 6-2, YESTERDAY. In
the semifinal round Bundy and Sinsa-
baugh Won. 81, 6-2. from Salisbury
and Armstrong Bundy and Sinsa-
baugh viii meet the winners of the
match, Mclaughlin and Gardner versus
Hopper and Duncan. The winners in
the final round Will be champions in
the mems doubles for 1909.
In the mixed doubles Miss Florence
sutton and Duncan drew a bye. Miss
May sutton and Sinsabaugh defeated
Mrs. George Martyr and Hopper. 6-3
4-6, 60. yesterday. Miss Hazel Hotch-
KISS and Mclaughlin completed their
match this morning. winning So. 6-3.
So from Mrs. Farquhar and Bumiller.
Mrs. Bruce and Bundy drew a bye.
In the sen1ifinal round Miss Florence
Sutton and Duncan meet Miss May
Sutton and Sinsabaugh. while Miss
Hotchkiss and McIoughlin are matched
against Mrs. Bruce and Bundy.
In the mems consolation singles
pairs are as follows:
Kenneth Kendall, a bye; ]. II. Brad
shaw versus George Sunberg: f. s.
Armstrong versus Roy Holland. r. r.
Fretchans versus II. Winterbothan
Robert Pitcairn beat p. Zimmerman, s. g /:
6-3: l.. Kennel versus ]. H. Hardy:
G. NJ Tulloch beat G. Riotte, 6-3, 6-1 !;
c. B. Hoprer.a a bye.
A dance will be given at Hotel del
Coronado Saturday night for the ten
mis- PLAYERS and their friends.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
THRILLING FINISHES
MARK EVERY
EVENT
Three Outsiders Divide Card
With the FayorifeS at
EmeryviHe
BY J. K. Jefery

Finishes of the sort that left the out
come in doubt right UP to the last
stride or two marked the decision of
every race at Emeryville yesterday and
the sport was capital throughout.
Favorites and outsiders equally divided
the card, the winning choices including
Mansard, The Peer and Oesa. The ia
vorites that failed were Vondel, j. c..
Core and Work Box. yondel lost by
only q head j. C. Core encountered bad
racing luck and Work Box met defeat
from an unexpected source after look
ing TO have his race all but won. f. A.
Forsy the's Warden, which took Work
Box's measure. ran an exceedingly
clever race and will be accorded great
er respect hereafter in consequence of
the conditions under which his victory
was achieved.
Jockey Mccarthy showed to advan-
tage in winning the year old feature
with Barney Schreiber's Sainotta. He
put up a wonderful finish and fairly
lifted his mount to victory in the last
stride
st. Avon created some excitement by
trying TO savage Toll Box in the hot
drive that marked the finish of the
third race. He repeatedly bit at his
adversary, but Toll Box was game and
refused TO quit. Jockey Butter put up
poor ride on st. Avon, which horse
should have Won
j. Q. &l, G. H. Keenes old campaigner
Mansard, a crack in his day. had all
he could do to beat a poor field in win
ming the opening sprint He is on the
verge of a breakdown and is destined
for honorable retirement in the near
future
Charlie Ellison and his connections
made a plunge on j. {. Core, which
horse lost all chance by being knocked
into the fence while running in a con
tending position in the race won by
Toll Box.
An attempt was made at a killing on
Booger Red. The horse displayed con-
splcuous Improvement. but was a bit
unlucky and did we'll TO finish as close
up as a third. Other horses whose inn
proEement was marked included Man
sard and FL Picaro. The latter had
made miserable showing a s favorite
the previous time out Horses that
failed to run up to expectations in
Guided Deneen, Cinnamon, Warfare and
Galinda.
Pat Dunno. whose colors are very
popular, scored twice during the after
noon. as did the Forsythe- stable.
Jockey keogh carried off the riding
honors with two victories both well
earned
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
Racing Men Plan to Test
Anti=Gambling Bill

Los ANGELES. Feb. 19.-Discussing
the signing of the anti-racetrack
gambling bill by Governor GiIlett,
George Rose, one of the book makers
al Santa Anita and heavily interested in
the track there, said:
II was informed by letter several davs
ago from the north that Governor Gil
lett would sign the anti-racetrack
gambling bill and that our attorneys
were doing everything they could
toward finding flaw in the bill Per-
sonally don't see where they could do
much, but President Tom Williams
seems TO have confidence that there
Will be q continuance of racing
Il really don't know what will occur
as we have left the problem to the
higher powers in the north. Williams
Will be in Los Angeles within 10 DAYS
and something definite regarding our
exact intentions should be ready for
publication.
The Santa Anita track will not be
destroyed. 1t was instituted at enorm-
Gus expense and it would be a shame to
throw it away. Even should racing be
absolutely defeated we will turn it to
other purposes"
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
Bat Achieoes ambition by
Knocking Out Jimmy Britt
By BATTLING Nelson
story No. 20
COPYRIGHT 1908, BY BATTLING NELsc

IN September 1905 finally achieved the ambition life On
that defeated Edward Britt by knockout Colma, Cal,
San Francisco became the lightweight champion the world
That big who read does but
have that title in front fighters both fame and fortune
well the satisfaction OF having them all.
From the night ofour unsatisfactory affair of December 20 the preced
knew full
well that could beat him lie had blank refused until
had selected did all
finally back which could
the The articles had
Wrangling, taken
offered ~
Being that everything all Joe Mlets
what
baked
all
well the air
But when
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
lSnccinl Dispatch 10 The Call

l.
CORONADO. Feb. 19.-In the semi
final round of the mems tennis singles
today Carl Gardner beat S. NJ. Sinsa-
baugh. 7-5, c., and Maurice McLough-
lin defeated A. Y. Duncan. 6-3, 6-l.
Gardner and Mclaughlin will meet in
the final round tomorrow. The winner
will meet r. CO Bundy holder of the
championship, in a challenge match
Monday and the victor will be cham
pion of the Coronado country club for
1909.
omen singles Miss Florence Sutton won
from her sister, Mrs. B. o. Bruce, TO,
81. in pretty contest, and Miss Hazel
Hotchkiss defeated Mrs. r. i. Farqu-
har. rs. 81, in a hard fought and
slxillfuu match. Miss Florence Sutton
and Miss Hazel Hotchkiss Will meet in
the final round tomorrow, and the win
ner will challenge Miss May Sutton,
holder of the championship. Monday
In the ladies' special event semi
final round Miss Adelaide Fenton beat
aiss Richards, and Mrs. George Mar
tyn defeated Miss Louise Balch. 6-1.
6-1 Miss Fenton and Mrs. Martyn viii
meet in the final round. In the mems
doubles, preliminary round. Hopper and
Duncan beat Tulloch and Pitcairn, g.. .
So. Hardy and Bradshaw defeated
Kendall and Zimmerman. 3-6 6-3 6-4
In the first round Mclaughlin and
Gardner beat Fretshans and Bumilier.
SIS. 6-2. Hopper and Duncan beat
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-20
ATHLETES ORGANIZE
AT ST. CHARLES
SCHOOL
Catholic Youngsters in Active
Training for the Coming
Field Events
By win Scarlet

Some very energetic and determined
young athletes are going through
course of preliminary training out at
St. Charles school. Eighteenth and
shOtweIl streets. This branch OF the
Catholic schools athletic league has
been exceptionally active of late. with
the result that it Will certainly be
heard from at the big meet OF
March H.
The boys of st. Charles perfected
their organization yesterday afternoon
when they elected the officers OF their
athletic association and adopted meas
ures calculated TO strengthen and con-
serve the best interests of the league
Unlike most branches, st. Charles
school postponed the selection of field
officials until all aspirants for hOnors
had an opportunity TO demonstrate
their worth. This method OF waiting
some weeks before electing permanent
officers is wise one which more pa
rochiaI schools would do well to adopt
Following are the officers elected
yesterday by the St. Charles branch
OF the league: Slater Carroll. president;
James Hurley. vice president; Daniel
Nunan. secretary: Charles Hurley.
tain.
These five youngsters have been
working hard TO improve athletic con-
ditions at St Charles since the forma-
ton of the Catholic schools athletic
league. and their election yesterday
is a tribute 10 their zeal and efficiency
Under the direction of Captain Hart
il is more than likely that the 81.
Charles track team viii forSe rapidly
to the front.
Yesterday afternoon the track team
hC41, ~ - x "a M
IN two hours of practice on St Mary $
college oval. the boys presented a
neat appearance in their tasty track
suits and the impromptu meet showed
that the East Oakianders have not
been idlfng during the last few weeks
They are making strenuous efforts To
secure the Wolff and Shreve trophies.
TO say nothing OF the much coveted
archbishOp's cup
In what was without a doubt the
most sensational relay race ever pulled
college four annexed the keHeher and
Browne cup last Thursday night. This
trophy Is now the permanent posses
sion of the Oakland college. The st.
Marys men came very near losing the
race in the third lap when smith.
fOuled on the first turn. fell behind
the Sacred Heart runner. In the final
lap, however D'Artnev gradually
crept UP on LatiUlipe and passed him
when less than a gar3 from the tape.
The Sacramento team finished as poor
a third as did the ST Ignatius four in
the race of last fall
If the spectacular relay race Of last
Thursday evening has any special sig
niheanee it is that il demonstrated the
worth of careful, intelligent system
attic training. A year ago. neither ST.
Mary's nor Sacred Heart had a track
team at all Last Thursday night the
Catholic college relay race was won in
less time that was the like event for
the local high school. Truly. this is
a lesson that all WHO run may read.