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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
ELECTRICIANS TO
SUPPLY MORE SKIN
Three Operations Are Needed to
Make Victim of Shock
Whole Man

OAKLAND, July 26.-Another blank
ct of skin will be grated tomorrow
morning on George Heyne. the electri-
cal worker who lost more than a third
of his cuticle when he was terribly
burned two months ago by a current
OF $4,000 volts of electricity. Already
Y square inches of skin have been
grated on his body. An equal amount
will be placed there tomorrow by DR.
Ergo Majors and DR.. A. A. Alexander.
while third operation will be neces-
sary to give Heyne a whole skin.
AS in the previous operation, the new
skin will be supplied by Keynes fellow
members of the electrical workers
union. When the call for volunteers
was made every member offered him
selr for his fellow worker and declared
himself willing to part with a strfp of
SKIN TO make him whole Skin from six
OF them was used two weeks ago. a
piece containing about - square inches
being taken from each. owing to the
1act that only one side of the BODY
could be treated at one time the oper-
alton of skin grating had to be divid
ed into three parts. The patient is not
permitted to lie on the side that has
been covered with fresh cuticle. The
skin that was grated on at the first
operation has now healed sufficiently
10 permit Heyne to be turned on his
right side, which was treated then
DIR. Majors will select the electriear
workers whose skin will be used to-
night Great care has been given in
the selection, only the healthiest skins
being taken.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
JAIL PROJECT IS
REVIVED BY BOARD
Two Years Sleep of Contrac-
tors Is Disturbed and Job
Will Be Rushed

OAKLAND, July .26.-Action was
taken by the board OF supervisors to-
day to end the delays which have
marked the construction of the south
ern wing of the new county Jail. Nearly
two years have passed since the wing
assumed its present external appear
ance, but no move has been made to
transfer prisoners to 1T and to demolish
the temporary structure which stands
on the site for the north wing.
At the instigation of Supervisors Null
lins and Foss the firm of Robert Dali
zen Jr was called to explain the trou-
bIe DaIzell had taken a contract to
install heating and oil burning kitchen
apparatus, without which the prison
could not be maintained. Architect W.
p Miller said that in both contracts the
firm was two months overdue. A rep
resentative of the firm said that other
contractors had caused the delay.
Foss moved that weeks extension
of time be given, and If the work is not
completed then that the county assume
the task and charge the expense 20
the delinquent contractor.
A copy of the San Francisco ordl-
nance against the pay check evil In
fieted by contractors on unskilled
today by the building trades council of
Alameda county. A note was inclosed
saving that the ordinance would be
satisfactory to members of that body
and urging its adoption. AS the board
had previously decided to discuss the
subject August 2, no action was taken
today.
The ordinance forbidding the sale
and transportation OF ground squirrels
as a plague preventive measure was
finally passed under suspension OF the
rules.
Residents of Rock Ridge, district
hack of the country club, lodged
formal protest against streetcar serv-
ice afforded them. They claimed that
the service was in violation of the
county franchise under which the line
was built. An investigation was or
dered
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
WILL START WORK
ON THE new LOOP
Southern Pacific Progressing in
Plans to Electric It's
Alameda Lines

ALAMEDA, July 2e.-Work on the
double track loop that is to connect
the Encinal avenue line and the Lin
coin avenue line Of the Southern Pa
eific company at the east end is to be
started Immediately. according to F.
". Hoover, industrial agent for the
railroad corporation.
The right of way was secured some
time ago, as was the franchise neces-
sary for the loop. The surveys have
been completed and the first work to
be done viii be the grading of the
street that is TO join the north and
south side lines of the Southern Pa
cifc at the eastern end of the island.
The terms of the franchise require
tnat the railroad company grade and
Improve the loop connection to the full
width of a street. The new thorough
rare VIII afford access to the extreme
eastern section of the city. The work
Of spreading the tracks of the south
side line so as to permit of the erection
OF trolley poles in the center of Enci-
nal and Central avenues IS well under
way Many of the trolley poles are
already on the ground and viii soon be
put in position. The Southern Pacific
plans TO widen its right of way at the
junction Of EncinaI and Central ave-
nues and decrease the curve at that
point, which is known as Deaths
Curve" because of the many fatalities
that have occurred there
Concerning the work of putting the
north side line on Lincoln avenue in
condition for the reception of trolley
poles and wires. Hoover said that the
railroad company has planned to make
that Improvement so that it will be
completed about the same time that the
electrizing Of the south side line is
finished.
The immense power house of the
Southern Pacific company in course of
erection on the north bank of the tidal
canal near the Fruitvale avenue bridge
is being hurried TO completion. The
battery of boilers for the plant has
been placed in position and the current
generating machinery viii soon be in
stalled.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
LARKSPUR PLANS To
HAVE BOOSTERS DAY.
Arrangements Made for Festi-
val September 6

LARkSPUR, July 26.-"Larkspur!
why! September g." Occupying the
Whole side of hill opposite the town
cltlzens of Larkspur have caused to be
constructed huge sign which pro-
claims the fact that there is to be q
celebration in the community on that
town. s'ie
A committee has been appointed TO
work under the direction of the town
trustees to advertise the affair and to
plan for the entertainment of the hun
dreds that viii flock into Larkspur to
assist in the boost"
The city will be dressed in gala at
tlre. From the town limits to the cen
tral plaza thousands of yards of bunt-
ing, flags, pennants and decorations
VIII grace every available point and no
efforts will be spared to make the
event a success.
During the day there are to be ma
rades and music from brass bands.
while the evening will be devoted to
dancing, fireworks and other forms of
amusement.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
TRIPLE OPERATION
UNIQUE ON COAST
Removal of Acid Eaten Stomach
Affords Chance to Test
PredigestiOn

OAKLAND, July GA threefold
capital operation performed by DR.. w.
A. Clark, superintendent of the county
infirmary, upon Charles Allen, has
given unique opportunity for the OBJ
servation of the effect of predigested
food upon the human system. In addi-
ton, the operations in themselves con-
stltated novel chapter in surgical
annals of this coast
tour weeks ago Allen drank muriatic
acld while suffering from delirium tre-
mems. The effect was the complete
closure OF the passage from the throat
TO the stomach and inability to swal-
low. The incisions made on the operat-
ing table revealed an almost total de-
struction of the stomach by the acid.
The greater part of the stomach had
grown together and had to be cut out.
This required extensive operating at
each end, the sewing of a portion of the
intestine to the small pouch which was
left of the stomach. Afterward ar
rangements were made for the pouring
direct into the stomach, through a fun
mel, of predigested foods as the stom-
ach had been 30 affected by the acid as
to be incapable of secreting digestive
juices. Three capital operations were
performed.
On advice of DR.. Martin Fisher, for
merly of Chicago and now member of
the faculty at the University of Cali
fornia, five grains of salicylic acid are
injected daily with the food to perform
the functions of germ killing secretions
normally provided by the stomach.
Doctor Clark reported that Allen was
able to swallow slightly since yester
day, an encouraging discovery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
POLICEMAN SHOOTS
AT HOUSE BREAKER
Pursues Burglar Who Was De-
tected Entering Dwelling
by Rear Window

OAKLAND, July 26.-Special Police
man Dalto fired one shot at a burglar
who was detected in the act of entering
A. NJ. Rafin's home at 254 Eighth street
early this morning.
Raf11n. who saw the burglar working
at a back window, hastened to get a
policeman. He returned with Dalto, who
crept close to the house breaker and at
tempted to capture his quarry. The
burglar ran for high board fence and
just as he cleared it the special police
man fired. The man escaped.
Seth Baboyan of sos washington
street reported to the police that burg
lars broke into his room last night and
stole a gold watch.
Chin Gee, Chinese, reported the
inert OF $40 from his place of business
ac Szo Eleventh street, and f. D. Pond
of 672 East Fourteenth street renortad
the theft of $50 worth of chickens and
rabbits from his back yard
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Local Brevities

TEST CASE CoNTINUED-The appellate court
Yesterday morning continued until tomorrow
morning the hearing of the application of Frank
O'Shea for a writ of habeas corpus O,shea was
arrested at the Ingleside coursing park on q
charge of violating the anti-betting law The
statute will be tested by his application for a
writ.
CHINESE BADLY BEATEN-Without any
proFocatlon well dressed young attacked
All Fong, proprietor of a laundry at 1872 Geary
street yesterday afternoon, at California and
Stockton streets, and beat him numerically with
his fists. The young man escaped and All Fong
was taken to s43 Clay street TO be treated by
a Chinese doctor.
ACCUSED OF THEFT-Ned Joyce 1860 gusb
street, called upon Lee Godfrey on Sunday to
collect his rent when he alleges Godfrey pre-
sented revolver and threatened to shoot him if
he bothered him again about the rent Yester-
day Joyce obtained q warrant fIpm Police Judge
Shortall for Godfrey's arrest on charge of ex-
nloitlng deadly weapon In threatening man
DIsTURBS THE PeLIcE-william Drurv.
1S14 Steiner street, got drunk Saturday night
and after being released Sunday morning he
walked into the Central station. sat down on a
form and stretched his legs on top of a table
TO wait till the property clerks office opened
He was arrested for disturbing the peace, but
was discharged by Judge ShortaH yesterday
morning.
SEEKING HIS wIFE-D. Bennett. 673 Haight
street, visited Chief Of Police Cook yesterday
Of S57 Oak street, who, he said, had taken the
furniture and all personal property from their
home and left the state. Bennett is penniless
He says that his wife is also known as Mrs
olinsky and that she formerly lived at 1922
O'Farrell street.
MILK LAW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & Mondott
university ranch, were fined $50 yesterday, and
La Bruchere Brothers, 400 Howard street. p
Gumm, baker, 1890 Twenty fourth street; Reidt
& Schwartau, grocers. 1906 Castro street; r.
Hollnagel. baker, 1884 Castra street; w. B.
Ferguson, baker, 119S Guerrero street. and IT
Sparavalo. restaurant 2s2S Mission street, $40
each for selling watered milk.
BUNSTER CASE DISMIssED-sIrs. Carrie
Bunster. charged with disturbing the peace on
complaint of Miss Jane Marvin, 2Iio Bush
street, appeared before Police Judge ShortaII
yesterday. Attorney Humphrey said that Miss
Marvin would not prosecute the case being
satisfied that Mrs. Bunster was laboring under
a deluson in accusing her Of seeking to
ALLEVIATE her husbands affections, and the case
was dismissed.
ARGUE CHURCH CAsE-Argument on the
appeal of the plaintiff in the case of the per
manent committee Of missions of the Pacific
synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in
the United States against the Pacific synod of
the Presbyterian church in the United States con-
sumed about three hours in the supreme court
yesterday afternoon. The action is to quiet title
to certain property. worth about 5000 0OO which
is claimed by the respondent and the defendant.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
MYSTERY OF INFANTS
DEATH STILL UNSOLVED
No Clew to Identity of Body
Found in Bucket

ALAMEDA, July 2S.-The coroner's
ONCE and the police have failed to clear
up the mystery surrounding the death
or an infant whose body was found
Jammed in zinc bucket on the beach
near the old Neptune gardens at the
west end DR.. W. T. Lum, who per
formed an autopsy on the remains,
said that it was impossible to deter
mine whether the injuries found upon
the head OF the corpse were inflicted
before or after death He gave as
his opinion that the child lived but a.
short time after it's birth and that il
was dead when placed in the bucket
An inquest will be held tomorrow
morning at o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
SENT TO JAIL FOR
FAILURE TO APPEAR
Police Judge Compels Husband
to Face Battery Charge

OAKLAND, July 26.-For his failure
to appear in the police court last Sat
urday to answer to a charge of battery
preferred by his wife, Mrs Lillian Ro-
senberg of 166 Sixth street, Ralph Ro-
senberg, clerk, was sent to Jail by
Police Judge Samuels this forenoon.
The magistrate declared Rosenberg's
bail of $50 forfeited and as Rosenberg
was rearrested on a bench warrant,
put his bail on the battery charge at
$500. The defendant went to a cell be-
cause he could not produce that sum.
Mrs. Rosenberg's story of abuse
prompted the jurist to deal severely
with the defaulting defendant She
had told the prosecuting attorneys that
Saturday evening her husband beat
her brutally and drove her into the
street with her months old baby in
her arms.
She showed teeth marks on her fore
arm, which she alleged were inflicted
by Rosenberg.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
BOSTON POLICE SEND
FOR STOCK GAMBLER
Will Extradite Fugitive Man.
ager of Butter Company

OAKLAND, July 26.-Chief of Police
Wilson received from Boston, Mass,
this forenoon a foreign warrant for the
arrest of Frank L. Newburg, former
manager of the Fox River butter COM
pany of Boston, from which it is al
legged he embezzled s1,149.
Eewburg was captured by Detective
Kyle while living in seclusion in a
lodging house in Eleventh street, near
Clay. An officer from the Boston police
force is now on his way west to take
Newburg back for trial.
The young man left a wife in his
home city, where he says he spent
the money he took from his employers
He told the police that he embezzled
to gamble on stocks on the published
tips of Thomas w. Lawson, of 'Fren-
zied Finance" fame.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
BERKELEY BURGLAR
CAUGHT IN OAKLAND
George Francis Identified by
Woman as Room Thief

BERKELEY, July 26.-Chief of Po-
lice August Vollmer this morning re-
ceived telephone message from Oak
land stating that Mrs. John B. Earn
shaw Of Berkeley had identified George
i. Francis, arrested Friday by the
Oakland police, as the man who rented
a room from her on June 10 and later
disappeared, taking with him a watch
valued at $50.
In addition to this the police have
connected him with other robberies
about Berkeley in the last two months,
including that OF Charles D. Mayer of
2l72 Blake street, who was robbed of
a suit of clothes last month. and Mrs.
Charles Schoolcraft of 2513 Ashby
avenue, who was relieved of SIS worth
of rings and other jewelry.
The man used the same methods in
almost all cases, paying q deposit on
room and from this entering all parts
OF the house. afterward disappearing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Personal Brevities

W. T. Noble of Ohio is at the Savoy.
w. H Hatton of Modesto is at the ST.
Francis.
Herbert Kullman of Benicia is at the
Fairmont.
Frank S. Groves of Kansas City is at
the st. Francis.
James D. Blum of Los Angeles is at
the Dorchester.
Colonel E. Davidson of Baltimore
is at the Granada.
P. Cook and wife of New Zealand
are at the Holland.
w. r. Haggart of Goldfield is stay
ing at the Stewart.
Frederick O'Brien of Manila is reg
istered at the Stewart.
w. HI. Bryant of Goldfeld is regis
tered at the Fairmont.
E. b. Cole and wife of Corpus Christi,
Texas, are at the Manx.
B. A. Gilmore of Los Angeles is
registered at the -Manx.
Franklin Leonard of Sutro. New, is
staying at the Fairmont
r. w. Graham of San Luis Obispo
is registered at the St Francis.
w. H. White and wife of watson
vile are registered at the Grand.
r. NJ. Shackelford, real estate man
of Paso Robles, is at the Manx.
Mr. and Mrs j. W. MacCormac of
Portland are guests at the Stewart
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bayley of Hot
Springs are guests at the st. Francis.
Robert W. Davis Jr. of Denver is
among the recent arrivals at the ST.
Francis.
Surgeon G. P. Kindleberger, U. S. NJ.
and Mrs. Kindleberger are guests at the
Fairmont.
John Connolly and three daughters,
of Salt Lake City, who are touring the
coast, are at the Argonaut.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
DOES NOT AGREE WITH
OPINIONS OF DR.. ELIOT
Berkeley Pastor Believes His
Plan Is Without Satisfaction

BERKELEY, July 26.-Criticism of
the new religion of former President
Eliot of Harvard was made during
church service last night by Rev. I. N.
McCash, pastor of the First Christian
church of this city, on account of its
lack of satisfaction.
II have a great deal of respect for
the learning of DR.. Eliot, but his re-
Gently unsatisfactory reasons for elimf-
mating the bible and Shakespeare from
his five feet of books" leads me to
suppose that he has his opinions on the
questions of religion for sale.
There is in the transaction some
kinship to the action of Balaam. who
was asked to curse Israel and was re-
buked by an ass. There is a tendency
toward emphasis in religion being laid
on love and service these days.
heartily indorse 1t, but love is exacting
and religion is defined: This is the love
of God that ye keep his command
ments'
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
TALKS WITH STRANGE
WOMAN, LOSES PURSE
Suspected Female Is Taken in
Custody by Police

OAKLAND. July 2s.-MeetinE Miss
Ella Burns on Seventh street South
ern Pacific local this morning. c. N.
Walton started a conversation with
her and at the Oakland mole missed
his purse, containing $3.50. He called
Railroad Policeman O'DOnnell and had
Miss Burns arrested.
She was taken to the city prison.
where several dollars was found in
her possession. Walton Charged her
with grand larceny.
The police allege that they have had
the young woman in custody before on
similar complaints, but never had evil
dence before on which TO press a
charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
Shades of Old Spanlard
Recalled by Land Quest
Peralta's House and Squatter's Cabin Define
Property Sought by Woman

OAKLAND July pa quest is on
to locate the house formerly occupied
by 'one Juan Domingo Peralta." From
it a line will be carried 200 "varas" to
the rear to the banks of a certain
creek and passing through the location
of the hut of a squatter named Espigo.
With these points established a prop
erty description will be possible and
then a search through old records viii
begin.
Deputy Auditor H. NJ. Rogers had this
puzzle submitted to him today on re-
quest of Attorney willard P. Smith
of San Francisco. who represented Mrs.
Anna NJ. Brodhun of Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Mrs. Brodhun is quarter owner in the
property which she seeks to locate. No
taxes have been paid on it since 1872
and she has asked to have unpaid taxes
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
WOULD MARK GRAVE
OF PIONEER CHILD
Movement Started to Build
Monument on University
Grounds

BERKELEY. July 2S.-A pathetic
tale of a fond parent who Travelled
around the world in the early SOS to
cure his only daughter. May, of tuber-
culOsis. has been recalled in the move
ment started here by John E. Boyd and
a number Of other Berkeley pioneers
to erect an appropriate headstone for
the grave OF the child as a recognition
of the devotion of father
A tree now stanGs at the head OF
the grave in secluded spot in the
university grounds on the banks OF
Strawberry creek, bearing a moss COW
cred inscription almost Obliterated by
the passage OF time. Were 1t not for
the loving care OF Boyd and his asso-
eiates the historic spot would have
long been forgotten by the marvellous
growth Of Berkeley, whose pioneers
are now few in numbers.
The date OF the burial OF little Nav.
as she was known, antedates the old
est Berkeleyan- The story OF the trav-
els of the father over the world In
search Of cure for his daughter and
heir pretty child of about years.
mas been handed down to old residents
here as folk lore.
As the story goes. the whaling cap
tain reached San Francisco harbor with
his daughter. very I'll with tubercu-
losis She was sent to the valley" as
Berkeley was then known. and died
at the home of Judge Blake shortly
afterward
Her grief stricken father, admiring
the beautiful scenery Of the site Of
the present university, buried his child
at the foot of an oak, on which he
carved the story OF ner death.
Boyd is trying to get the Native
Sons of this city to start a subscrip-
tion to raise money for the purchase
or monument for the girls grave.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-27
News of Jociety
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, July 26.-Rev. John How :
land Lathrop and Mrs. Lathrop arrived
on Saturday after several weeks tour
of the Atlantic seaboard and are again
domiciled at the Schlesinger residence
in Filbert street During their trip
they visited in the larger cites of the
east and in Boston, Rev. Mr.. Lathrop's
former home. where they were delight
fully entertained Before her marriage
three years ago to the young Berkeley
divine Mrs. Lathrop was Miss Lita
Schlesinger, one of the most beauti-
full and gifted girls of the smart set.
Mrs. John Treanor was the inspira-
tion for one of the small and infor-
NAL affairs of the month today, when
Miss Rose Kales entertained a number
of the girls of the Lakeside district
at a thimble bee at the Kales' residence
in Lake street
Seymour Hall sailed last week for
his home in the Hawaiian islands,
where he is planning to spend the
coming five weeks. The illness of his
father determined him to spend the
late summer with his kinsfolk. Halls
engagement to Miss Ruth Houghton
was an announcement of last season
which brought to the young couple
the Fluctuations of a wide circle of
friends No plans for the marriage
have been arranged, although the cere-
mony will probably be celebrated this
year.
Miss Olive Moody, the pretty fiance
of Harold Maclise Taggart, who has
been spending the summer touring the
south, has returned to the family home
in Santa Clara avenue. The marriage
of Miss Moody and the young Oakland
businessman Will be an event of the
early fall.
Mrs. Victor H. Metcalf is spending
the summer in Oakland, superintend-
ing the plans for the new home which
is being built in Vernon heights Vic
tor n. Metcalf, her son, is enjoying
the season in the family home, coming
up from the southern part of the state,
where he remained all winter, steadily
his strength. Metcalf is the
fiance of Miss Marie Buffers.
After an interesting motor tour
the interior of the state Mr..
and Mrs. C. B. Lastreto have returned
to their home in Kelton court.
Mrs. William G. Henshaw, Mrs Harry
Miss Florence HenShaw and
Miss Grimes make up the personnel of
a family party tarrying at Tahoe dur
ing the later summer. Among the
other Oaklanders who are spending the
late July in the vicinity of the lake
are Mrs. e. v. Braden and Miss Wini-
fred Braden, Miss Beatrice Simpson,
Mrs. August Schilling, Miss Elsa SchiI-
ling, Nine. Etienne Lanel, formerly Miss
Amy Mckee.
DIR. George Martin and Mrs. Martin
are in. Oakland, where they are the
house guests of Mrs. Martins mother.
Mrs. Charles D. Bates, at the family
home in Vernon heights. 1t has been
six years since this popular matron
has visited in California, she and her
husband occupying one OF the beautiful
residences in Berlin. A number of elab-
crate affairs are being planned by her
former friends during the month. which
Mrs. Martin and her husband will spend
in the bay cities.
An informal affair of tomorrow will
be the thimble bee over which Mrs.
Lincoln Frfck will preside, a
number of friends accepting her hos
pitality. After the serving of tea an
musicale will be enjoyed