davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
AMATEURS TO PRESENT
1.-THE ROMANCERS~
Socia: Dramatic Club of College
Town Will Manage Affair

PALO ALTO, Jan. 14.-The frst en-
tertainment of the present season TO be
given by the Social dramatic club,
composed of the leaders in the univer-
sitv and Palo Alto sets. will be held
at the playhouse on saturday evening,
when 'TFhe ROmancers, a translation
and adaptation of Rostland's Les to-
maneesdues." will be presented. The
east for the play includes the follow
ing:
Guido H. Marx; Bergamin. r. M Alden
StrafOrel. Colbert SeaFles. notary. 81
w. Charles. Blaise. ]. p. Mitchells Syl-l
vette Mrs. NJ NJ skinner. musicians,
w d. Briggs. H. c. Moreno, DR.. L. NJ
place: sw0rdsmen, o. NJ. Johnston, Gus
tav LaumeisteF. j. Pierce Mttchells
chair bearers. c. q. Allen, +. M McFar-
land.
The play viii be staged under the
direction OF l. E. Bassett. Mrs j. z.
Matzke and Mrs. sydney b. Snow, act
ing as property and costume women.
AS reception committee for the guests
OF the club there will be Mrs. r. G.
Hughes. Mrs. G. g. LathFOp. Mrs j.
w Mitchell and Mrs. A. =. Peck
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
NEWS OF THE FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING SAN FRANCISCO BAY
PROVE VALUE OF
EUCALYPTUS TREES
Members of University Faculty
Find Timber Useful for
Many Purposes /

BERKELEY. Jan. 14.-A bill pro-
posed BY Senator n W. Thompson "a
assist the faculty OF the department. o.
forestry OF the university with So,VVs
to continue experiments with tns
eueaIvptus in this state has been the
cause of considerable interest at the
university in view of the recent ofi-
letin on eucalyptus cultivation by Mgr
man ID. Ingham OF the Santa Monica
Forestry station OF the university
which has evoked more favorable com.
ment than any other bulletin isSneo
from the university press IN recsn'
years.
prof Ralph E. Smith. head of the
Whittier pathological school, has thus
characterized the tree:
The Importance of eucalyptus cul-
ture in California from the commercial
standpoint has reached stage "nlc1
can no longer be overlooked IhS
growing scarcity OF hardwood 1uei ane
lumber, poles, ties. and other torms
of timber. make certain an inereasln3
demand and price for any material
which may supply this want.
The almost Incredible Tapidity OF
growth of certain species or these
trees. and the general appreciation oi
their value as wood and timber whlcn
is rapidly coming about, have created
within comparatively recent times
great interest in eucalyptus culture
almost amounting TO a boom
The experiments of the university
faculty with the eucalyptus have not
been confined to the southern part OF
the state. The barren knolls where
the Greek theater was built have beer
protected by the trees. which are un-
surpassed as a windbreak. One OF
the largest groves on the campus is
planted around the ciRder path near
Center street.
On the hillside adjoining the campus
the Peoples water company and other
interests have planted seedlings to
protect the university watershed The
plan OF the water system for the
greater university calls for the plant
ing in Such's canyon OF redWoods,
eucalyptus and other trees to preserTs
the water for the grounds.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
SENIOR ELECTION
GOES UNCONIESTED
Clarence Coonan Nominated for
High Student Office at
Stanford University

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Jan. it
Members of all classes of Stanford uni
versity with the exception of the
sophomores met and named officers for
the coming year today. In the senior
class. contrary to all expectations. but
one candidate was nominated for each
office.l and unless additional candidates
Tuesday the positions of trust in the
1909 class will go uncontested. 1t is
seldom that the office of senior presi-
Dent in the second semester is allowed
TO so to any man without a struggle, and
In the nomination of Clarence Coonan
OF Eureka the undergraduates paid a
tribute 60 his popularity. W. w. Adams
of Palo Alto was the only man consid-
cred for vice president, while Miss
Mae Brown of Wisconsin will be voted
the seeretaryship. Gregar McGregor of
Benicia treasurer and C. z. Simpson of
Alameda the position of sergeant at
arms
The nominee for president is known
to the undergraduates as a varsity
trackman. He is member of the
Delta Epsilon fraternity and Phi Delta
Phi legal fraternity.
In the junior class j. E. Shelton of
odh Jose and Z. r. Ganong OF Portland.
Ore, were placed in nomination for
president. For vice president H. +.
Allen of Stockton was named, while J..
H. Menke of Salinas is the new treas
urer For the position of secretary
Miss Maud Miller of San Francisco and
Miss Ann Perrine of Palo Alto were
proposed. H. c. Warren, as retiring
president. takes the place of sergeant
at arms
The freshmen elected at their meet
ing the following officers:
M Il. Grimes of San Jose, president: !:
H. X. Person of Redlands, vice presi-
dent; Miss Grace Childs of Redlands,
secretary; F. NJ. Russell Jr. of Pasa-
dena, treasurer. and H. A. Lewis of
Los Angeles, sergeant at arms.
The vacancy occurring in the editor
ship of the 1910 Quad was filled today
In unique manner when Charles Ham
ilton Halls of Santa Barbara and Samp-
son A. Lindauer of Deming, n NJ, were
appointed by their classmates to take
over the position left by f. A Adams.
who did not register this semester.
The executive committee of the As
sociated Students at meeting held last
night appointed p. F. Valentine of Sac
ramente editor in chief of the Sequoia.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
PLANS NEW DORMITORY
Old Winery Will Be Remodeled
for Use of Men Students

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Jan. a.
The dormitory capacity of Stanford
university is to be doubled. President
David Starr Jordan today confirmed
the report that another building would
be fitted for men students here. The
new dormitery will be very nearly as
large as Encina hall. the big mems
dormitory which has been In use since
the institution was opened.
Almost as surprising as the fact that
Stanford is to have another dormitory
is the information that the new dwell
ing will be none other than the famous
winery of the Stanford estate which is
to be remodeled. According to the
president of the university this struc-
ture, which has stored the vintages of
the local estate for years, is to be
renovated in the near future and made
ready for the students who wish to
live together in the same building. but
have been unable to do so on account
of the lack of sufficient rooms in En-
Gina hall
The old winery is three story brick
building located on the estate outside
of the bounds of what is customarily
known as the campus. The building
is near the vineyards. and is south
west of the quadrangle about three
quarters of a mile. The structure is
in fair degree of preservation. as
the earthquake did not damage 1t to
any extent.
The plans for the remodeling of the
building have not been completed. The
winery will probably be remodeled
during the long summer recess and
put in shape in time for the next fresh
man class.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
HOUSE COMMITTEE VISITED
BY QUEEN LILIUOKALANI
Former Ruler of Hawaii Wants
$3.50, 900 to Settle Claim

WASHINGTON. Jan. 14.-After years
of vain endeavor to obtain compensation
for the loss Of her kingdom. Liliuokalani.
the former queen of Hawaii appeared
in person before the house committee
today to press her claim. She is WILL
ing to accept s250,000 as a complete
settlement.
Queen Iiluokalani was accompanied
by Princess Kalanianaole. wife of the
delegate to congress, Jonah kuhio Ka-
lanianaole. The prince. a cousin of
the queen, and Judge f. NJ. Hatch, who
figured in the provisional government
in Hawaii in 1892. were present TO
assist her. They contended that. only
by the assistance of the American ma
rines had the kingdom been overthrown
and the crown lands wrested from the
queen. They also eontended that she
had a life interest in them, independent
OF the throne.
The queens position did not permit
her to address the committee, but she
frequently nodded approval of Judge
Hatchs remarks.
For a time today in the house il
looked as though that body would fur
ther resent the presidents statement
affecting members of congress and the
secret service by ordering the printing
of 1000. 900 copies of the proceedings
of last Friday. tabling his remarks.
resolution to that end was presented by
Lands OF Indiana, but so strong was
the, sentiment against it that IL was
tabled.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
JOHN G. HOWELL IS
DECLARED INSANE
Veteran Newspaperman and
California Pioneer C0m-
mitted to Napa

OAKLAND, Jan. 14.-John @. Howell
sr.. pioneer journalist, aged 7s years.
was adiudged insane by lunaey
commission sitting in Judge Brown's
court today. and was committed to
the state hospital at Napa for treat
ment
Mrs Anna G. Miner, divorced wife
Of Dr. Henry Miner Of Santa Cruz. How
ellis daughter. was q witness. who gave
the bulk Of the testimony regarding
Howells mental alterations. The com
plant on which Howell was arrested
was sworn to by his son. John G. How
ell Jr.. at 203S Bergman street, Berke-
ley. He was also a witness today.
Mrs. Miner ascribed the source of
her fathers breakdown 10 injuries
which be received in an accident 10
years ago.
Father had his collar bone and his
left leg broken 10 years ago in an
accident" said Mrs. Miner. "and though
he recovered physically his mind was
affected and il has gradually been
growing worse. until recently ne be-
came violent. He threatened to tear
my little daughter limb from limb
q short time ago Within the last
few DAYS Ae has been violent toward
other members Of his family. including
his wife He has grown to be so
bad that we fear that he viii endan-
ger some Of our lives if he is not con-
fined"
During the hearing today there was
no reference TO the shooting of Rene
Colvin by Howell II years ago, after
Colvin was said 10 have publicly ira
duced Mrs. Miner. Howell was impris-
oned for a long time before his trial,
and though acquitted by a jury with
out leaving the jury box the strain
was thought 10 have told heavily upon
his vitality
lie was the founder Of the Russian
River Flag and the Healdsburg En-
terprise. published at HealdsbUrg. He
continued ia active charge Of the later
paper up TO the time Of his retiring.
Howell displayed slight interest in the
proceedings today, and when out Of the
courtroom was moody, though he
whistled constantly.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
PLAN FEDERAL SUIT TO
CONTROL TAHOE OUTLET
Government Seeks to Acquire
Big Tract of Land
Especial Dispatch 10 The Coli

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE attor-
ney general, upon request of the Sec
retary of the interior, has authorized
the United States attorney in San
Francisco to bring suit against the
Truckee River general electric COM
pany and the Cahfornia-Nevada cleo
trio power company and other parties
interested, to acquire possession of a
tract of land at the outlet of Lake
Tahoe, which is found to be necessary
in connection with the Truckee-C larson
project in Nevada of the United States
reclamation service.
There has been a general feeling
among the owners of land along the
lake shore that the acquisition of this
tract by the United States will insure
them a more careful regulation of the
waters of the lake and prevent the re-
currence Of unnecessary high water as
in some years during the past.
The parties who now seem to control
the outlet, w. p. Harmon. and f. G.
Baum Of San Francisco, are planning a
large enterprise for power development
In the Sierra Nevadas.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
ADVENT CHURCHES BEGIN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Rev. A. A. Davis of Boston De-
Iivers Principal Address
[Special Dspoich to The Cali

NAPA, Jan. 14-The semiannuaI
conference Of First Day Advent
CHURCHES Of northern California was IN
session here today, with a large at
tendance Of delegates from San Fran
francisco. Santa Cruz, Napa, Santa
Clara and other cities. Rev. A. A Davis
or Boston. Mass. general home and for
elEn missionary secretary for the
United States was present and spoke
on the progress being made by the de-
nomination in this country Addresses
were also made by Rev. j. n Archibald
Of santa Cruz. general superintendent
Of this conference. Rev. G. II. Malone,
who has spent Is years at Nankin,
China. as missionary. and f. r. Dicken-
son OF Santa Clara The conference
viii continue on Friday and Saturday
Of this week
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
SAN JOSE MUST DUMP
GARBAGE WITHIN CITY
District Attorneys Move Cre-
ates Alarming Situation

Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI
SAN JOSE, Jan. 14.-San Jose bids
fair to become a breeding place of dis
ease unrivaled anywhere except, per-
haps, at Alviso, where this city's sewer
outlet drains filth over the surrounding
territory. The three garbage COM
panies which remove the refuse from
the city were enioined. today by the
district attorney from dumping In the
county outside of the city limits.
The companies, In public statement
issued tonight, Informed merchants and
citizens of San Jose that hereafter
they would be compelled to allow the
garbage to accumulate on their respee-
tive properties as the scavengers would
be forced to remain idle until a crema-
tory was constructed. This proposition
viii, be submitted to the people at a
bond election. 1t will be perhaps six
months or year before the crematory
is ready.
Mayor Dawson proposed using the
city pound cemetery as a dump, but
this move was opposed by the council,
In the meantime the city health board
is alarmed at this state of affairs
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
SACRED DRAMA PLAYED
TO CAPACITY HOUSE
Third Performance of "The Ma
tiyity" Is Tremendous Success

Success attended the third perform
ance of THE Nativity" a sacred drama,
which was presented last night in ST.
Paul's hall, Twenty y-ninth and Church
streets So great was the attendance
that many had to be turned away for
lack OF room.
The fourth and last performance will
be given tonight. The proceeds derived
from the production Will be devoted to
the completion of the new st. PauTs
church
Each performance has attracted large
audiences. and as no pains were spared
in presenting the beautiful. it has been
considered one of the most worthy am
ateur productions ever given in this
city, The entire affair has been under
the direction of Rev. Father Connolly
and Rev. Father Kennedy OF st. Paul's
church
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
HAMS FATE NOW IN
HANDS OF THE JURY
Closing of Trial Marked by Bit
ter Arraignment of Defendant

FLUSHING, N. Y. Jan. 1.-THE jury
in the case of Thornton ]. Hains re-.
tired at 4:55 o'clock this afternoon to
determine whether the indictment
charging him with being a principal
with his brother, Captain Peter C.
Hains Jr.. in the killing of William K.
Annis was proved or not, The jurors
had deliberated about so minutes. when
they went out for dinner, returning to
the jury room in less than half an
hour. The case was given the jury
after Prosecutor Darrin had completed
his closing speech and Justice Crane
had delivered his charge and reviewed
the evidence.
Justice Crane sent word to the jurors
that he would remain up all night to
receive a verdict.
BY arrangement with counsel, ply
sician remained near the jury room to
minister to Juror Walsh. should his
injuries demand it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
CHILD OF FOURTEEN
STEALS AND TRIES SUICIDE
Stole Ring and Breaks Down
When Confronted With Crime
50 Disealeh . ~ CaIIl

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO, Jan. l4.-Chided by
her landiady for stealing a gold ring.
which she gave to a boy companion,
and fearing the shame Of arrest for
the theft. Hilda Reiss, pretty little
miss of a. made a desperate attempt
70 end her life by swallowing a bottle
81 fluid iodine.
The timely arrival Of a physician and
Mrs Mccarthy, her accuser, saved her
life
when Mrs. Mccarthy found it on a
companiOn's finger. When threatened
with arrest she finally admitted and re-
turned the ring. Gong TO another sec
ton Of th. house she drained two bot
ties Of iodine. Several months ago she
attempted suicide by taking a heavy
dose Of turpentine. She IS now IL a
rescue home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
RAILROAD SUED FOR
RETURN OF SI6,22S
Lumber Shippers Claim Amount
Paid in Excess of Rate

claim for s16,22s27. representing
alleged excessive freight charges be-
tween January 6, 1906 and August 3,
1905. was made in a suit filed yesterday
against the McCloud river railroad COM
pany by the Bridgeford- Cunningham
company.
The latter company is engaged in
shining lumber from Algoma in Sis
kiyou county to Sisson. Formerly the
charge was $3.50 ton freight but
In January. 1906, the rate was put up
to $3.50 ton. In July, 1908, the state
railroad commission decided that S2.75
was fair charge, and this rate went
into effect August 8.
The claim of $16,22S.27 is the differ
ence between the amounts paid from
January, 1906, to August, 1908, at the
rate Of $3.50 a ton and what would
have been paid at s275 a ton. The
complaint alleges that the MeCloud
river railroad company is controlled
and operated by the McCloud river
lumber company, a rival of the plaintiff
concern.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
Local Breyities

PoSToFFICE RoBBED-The postal inspectors
here We're notified yesterday that the postoffce
"Wednesday night. The thieves secured SC in
postal funds. -
PAPER BANKRuPT-A petition asking that
the Western Field, local publication. be de-
clared an involuntary bankrupt filed yestef-
DAY by three Of Its creditors IN the United
States district court
ARRESTED FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Gaughran' and o'Day arrested John Barry and
9, O.. o'Brien. ex,conviets. yesterday They
were charged with burglary Wednesday at the
nome OF William Declaire, 80 Washington ave-
nue..
TO ARREST MESsENGERs-M. Goldstein al
the California messenger service. 20 Turk street.
obtained warrant from Police Judge Weller
yesterday for the arrest of Monnie Chapman and
ment.
CHARGED WITH FoRGERY-Edward w.
Graham, alias j. II. Webber, of the Sixty eighth
test,y. aTsery was arrested Eye by De
wanted In Santa Cruz on three charges of
forgery.
COLLECTOR REGULATES Leroy b. Cross,
IS years of age. collector for Mrs. May Me-
Nahb, book agent, Hibernia building was ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Bailey and Lam
ment
PooLRooM MEN FINED Frank Thomas.
proprietor of poolroom at ll16 Golden Gate
avenue, was convicted yesterday and fined $25.
Shs5ies S,ls,,i Brown. rs Golden Gate ayenue and
each fined $50.
TEA EXPERT NAMED-Collector of the Port
Fred Stratton was informed yesterday by the
department at Washington d. c., that George
w. CasweH of this city had been appointed a
member of the board of tea experts TO meet in
New FORK February I.
cLUBRooMs RAIDED- The cubrooms OF the
bridge builders and pile drivers union at sc
Mission street were raided yesterday afternoon
by Detectives Redmond and Cook and 27 men
We're arrested for gambling 1t is alleged they
were playing blackjack for coin.
RAUER IS ARRESTED-Jacob j. Rauer was
arrested yesterday charged with maintaining an
unsafe building at the corner of Forty fourth
avenue and street, after being notified by the
board OF works to tear II down or restore 1t.
Rager was released ON S25 cash ball.
ACCUSED OF RoBBERY-James E. Smith, a
boiler maker from Vallejo. was arrested early
yesterday morning. He Is accused of attacking
Frank Schlitt and taking gold watch from him
at 565 Jackson street which he was offering fol
sale at sos Pacific street when arrested
ARRESTED ON SUSPICIoN--D holding
and cupboards valued at S169.9 were stolei
from the premises of Richard Faraday. 75t
Stockton street. Wednesday. Thomas Sullivan
was arrested ON suspicion of having committed
the robbery. Nest of the stolen property was re
covered
BOOK KEEPER TAKES POIS0N-Desponden'
on account of his failure to obtain employment
Albert f. Earnast hook keeper living at 1f41
Twenty seventh avenue South. ended his life
early yesterday morning by swallowing dose
of strychnine. His wife called DR.. ]. s. Knull
but the man died before assistance could reach
him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
FoRM rMpRoyEMENT CLUB

SPRECKELS, Cal, Jan. 1.-THE
Spreckels Improvement club was or
ganized in this town tonight. officers
were elected. constitution was adopted
and plans for improving the streets of
the town were made. The officers
chosen were: r. L.. Adams. president;
sen, recording secretary; r. A. Wilson,
corresponding secretary, and John Me-
DougaI, treasurer. The improvements
planned include street lights. better fire
department. free library and better
streets The women will direct the So
cial features Of the club.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
cHURcH socIETY n1EETING

The san Francisco church extension
society Of the Methodist Episcopal
church viii hold its annual meeting
tonight at the Wesley church. Hayes
and Buchanan streets. President Rollo
" Watt viii preside. Resident Bishop
Edwin Holt Hughes, W c. Evans dis
trict superintendent, and number Of
the pastors viii speak. A musical
program has also been arranged. for
the occasion Dinner will be served
az o'clock in the church parlors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
FIGHT ON STREET RENEwED

test between Timothy Hopkins. the
Menlo Park capitalist. and the city of
Palo Alto for the possession of a thor
oughfare named Katherine street was
renewed in. the superior court this
morning. The motion of the city that
12 citizens be permitted to associate
with the town as coplaintiffs was ar
gued. Judge Buck finally ordering that
the matter be submitted on briefs.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
Suburban Brevities

wooDMEN INsTALLED-PaIe Alto, Jan a.
The local camp OF the Modern Woodman OF
America has installed the following officers:
Joseph Mathisen. consul: w. F. Henry. advisor:
F. W. sherman, clerk; A. E. Partridge, banker;
E. E. Dakin. escort; A. Jory. watehman: r. F.
Leake sentry. The installation ceremonies were
in charge of a committee composed OF W. f.
Henry, +. Klein and Joseph Mathison.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
NEW PosTMAsTERs

WASHINGTON, Jan. I4.-California
postmasters have been appointed as fol-
lows: Ozena. Ventura county. Martin
Scherdeck, vice 7. j. Daffmyer, re-
signed: Stauffer, Ventura county.
George g. Russell Jr.. vice 7. 7. Baker,
resigned.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-15
CHIEF OF BISON ASSOCIATION

NEW YORK, Jan. 14=President
Roosevelt was elected honorary presi-
dent OF the American bison association
at it's annual meeting tonight, and Earl
Grey, governor general, honorary vice
PRESIDENT