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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
SOCIAL CLUB" DANCE
ENDS IN FREE FIGHT
Fair Guests Accompany Escorts
to the Hospital

OAKLAND. March 21.-In a free for
all fight with beer bottles and furniture
at the conclusion of a dance given by
the Valley social club in a hall at Twen-
ty-second and Grove streets last night
a number Of the belligerent beaux were
badly cut and bruised. At o'clock this
morning Assistant Steward Fravers at
the receiving hospital dressed wounds
of James Kahel, a hardware clerk living
at 92I Filbert street; William May, a
plumber, Of the Galindo hotel; Ted
Iaguaire. a pressman living at 917 Sew
eath street, and James Russell, a guest
al the Clarion hotel, Berkeley.
The injured dancers were accompa-
MED TO the hospital by their fair
guests. A number of those who were
hurt had their injuries dressed at home
The cause Of the fight could not be
determined, as the participants who
went to the hospital said that they had
merely mixed in" after somebody else
had started the fray. NO arrests were
made.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
UNIDENTIFIED BODY
OF WOMAN is FOUND
For Some Days She Was Seen
Wandering in Neighborhood

BERKELEY, March 21.-An unidenti-
fed elderly woman was found dead near
Grove street and Monterey avenue this
morning by>Charles Ortmann OF Mon
terey avenue. Peralta park. The body
is at the Berkeley branch morgue. The
cause OF death has not been determined.
The only present clew lies in the
statement of H. Grotschier. a real estate
agent, whose office is but a few feet
from the spot where the body was
found. Grotschier states that during
the last week a woman answering the
general description of the body which
was found had passed his office and had
appeared to be wandering aimlessly
about the hills in that section of the
city.
At the morgue no marks of any de-
scription were found upon the body. nor
was there anything which might help in
Identification. Pinned to the woman's
corset was a small purse containing
$3.50 and several unimportant triffes.
The dead woman was about so years old.
Because of the swarthy hue OF her skin
she was adjudged to be Portuguese or
Italian.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
FINN BROTHERHOOD HAS
PICNIC AT SHELL MOUND
Strong Mans Exhibition Is the
Feature of Days Sport

OAKLAND. March 21.-The United
Finn Brotherhood of the World held its
fifth annual picnic at Shell Mound park
today. Despite the rain q big crowd
assembled and the games were played
as originally arranged.
The feature of the days pleasure was
Se of ai.Gis man Ia,fSJ
feats, such as bending horse shoes and
lifting 16 men seated an iron bar
with his teeth.
The officers of the societysare: E. Sjo-
lund, grand president; John Johnson
past president; George Johansson, presi-
dent; John Sipola, vice president: John
Yokela, treasurer; Leander Haaga. re-
cording secretary; Jack Iso, financial
secretary; Emil Rhine. chaplain: Emil
Silvan and G. Peterson, conductors; A.
w. Laine, inside guard; John Salmela,
outside guard.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
A SPLENDID STOMACH TONIC
AND CURE FOR INDIGESTION

If your meals don't tempt you, or
you feel bloated after eating and you
believe it Is the food which fills you;
II what little you eat lies like lump
of lead on your stomach: il there is
difficulty in breathing after eating.
eructations OF sour food and acid.
heartburn, brash or a belching OF gas
you can make up your mind that you
need something for sour stomach
and Indigestion.
To make every bite Of food you eat
aid in the nourishment and strength
OF your body. you must rid your Stom-
ach of poisons. excessive acid and
stomach gas which sotrs your entire
meal-interferes with digestion and
causes so many sufferers Of Dyspepsia,
Sick Headache. Nauseous breath, and
stomach trouble OF all kind; Putrefy-
Ing the intestines and digestive canal.
causing such misery as Biliousness.
Constipation. Gripping. etc. Your case
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
HEART TROUBLE KILLS
EAST OAKLAND PIONEER
Joshua Littlefield, Former Dep
utY u. S. Marshall. Dies

OAKLAND, March 21.-Joshua Little
field. formerly deputy United States
marshal and pioneer of East Oakland,
died at his nome, 25s East Seventeenth
street. last evening. Heart trouble
caused his death.
Littlefield was born I'm Kennebunk,
Me, in 1896, and came to California
about so years ago. He served as a dep
uty under United States Marshal Bald
win for two terms. For the last 10
years he led quiet life.
He is survived by a widow and three
daughters. Mrs. Frank II. Stewart of
Oakland Mrs. II. B. Gregg of Red Bluff
and Mrs. Amador Andrews of Boston
The funeral will be held on Tuesday
lily residence. Interment will be private
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

is no dinerent-you are a stomach suf-
ferer. though you may call It by some
other name; your real and only trouble
Is that which you eat does not digest
but quickly ferments and sours. pro-
ducing almost any unhealthy condi-
tion.
A case Of Pspe's Diapepsin viii cost
fifty cents at any Pharmacy here, and
will convince any stomach sufferer Ave
minutes after taking one Triangule
that Fermentation and Sour stomach
is causing the misery Of Indigestion
No matter II you call your trouble
Catarrh OF the Stomach. Nervousness
or Gastritis. or by any other name
always remember that certain cuPs
Is waiting at your Pharmacist any
time you decide to begin its use.
Pape's Diapepsin will purify the
sourest and most acid Stomach within
five minutes. and digest promptly.
without any fuss or discomfort all OF
any kind OF food you could eat
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
CURIO HUNTERS STRIP
WRECKED SAFE BARE
Scene of Robbery Visited by
Throngs of SightSeers

Detectives Gallagher and Burke spent
a busy day yesterday elbowing their
way through the crowds that blocked
the Palm cafe in visitacion valley gap
ing at the safe wrecked there by dyna-
mite early Saturday morning. and look
ing at the place where $1,000 in coin
lately reposed-
Curio hunters carried away from the
cafe much of the wrecked particles OF
the safe and other articles of evidence.
When the detectives returned after
an excursion on a possible cleW they
found the saloon bare of all but the
portions of steel too heavy to carry
away
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
MADE MAD BY ABSINTHE,
STALKS NUDE IN STREET
Man Who Recently Tried Sui
eide, in New Episode

OAKLAND, March 21.--His brain un-
seated by absinthe, Martin Parolio, a
Peruvian who attempted to commit sui
eide a few days ago by biting his wrist,
broke back into jail today by prom
enading nude in the West Oakland
streets. He was picked up by Police
man Tom Wood and Special Policeman
KING. who conveyed him to the lookup
and gave him clothing, consisting of q
police uniform coat and Slicker.
in this unconventional garb Parolio
made his shivering way to the police
station in the patrol wagon. He is
booked for suspicion Of insanity. 1t is
said that he is possessed of considerable
property.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
MISS HELEN L. LISSAK
INJURIES HER WRIST
Revolver Thought Not Loaded
Accidentally Discharged

While examining revolver belong
ing TO her uncle Miss Helen Luella
I.ssak accidentally shot herself in the
wrist, infiicting a wound which. while
not of a serious nature. necessitated
her removal to a hospital Miss Lissak
was examining the weapon in her
apartments at 1176 O'Farreu street.
and, believing that it was not loaded,
pulled the trigger.
When seen at her apartments yeSter-
day. Miss Lissak ridicuIed a sensational
report that she had attempted to COM
NIT suicide
Miss Lissak is the niece of Judge
Louis Lissak of the California jockey
club. from whom the Lissak stake.
annual turf event. receives its name.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
WOMAN CANDIDATE TO
TAKE STUMPYN OAKLAND
Will Talk to Illinois Society on
Mothers Clubs"

BERKELEY, March 21.-Mrs. Elinor
Carlisle, candidate for the board of
school directors under the new Berkeley
charter of 700 members of the Fedora
tion OF Women's Clubs of this city and
of the Federation OF Mothers Clubs of
which she is the founder. is TO be the
speaker of the evening at the monthly
meeting of the Bay Cities Illinois So
ciety in Foresters hall. Oakland, Tues
day evening Mrs. Carlisle is to speak
on The Scope of Mothers Clubs."
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

PRESENT FRENCH CoMEDY-BerkeIey.
March 21.--A number OF students Of the Ber-
kelley high school. Instructed in French By Mrs.
c. Howard. VIII stage Edward Pnlleron's French
comedy, lie Monde On Lon S'Ennuie.'' IN
wilkins hall. April g. Among the students who
will take part are: Misses Claire Harrington.
Leontine Richards. Lillian Clapp. E. Torrey
NJ Page, Mildred CLARK. Eta Zusmsn. Marion
Fitzhugh Margaret LOGAN. H. Rickard. Mary
Mulvsney and Stanley Bryan. Alard Calkins
Carl Howard and Chancellor Grady.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
ROBERT S. MccULLAGH
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Prior to Fire He Was Noted in
Musical Circles

BERKELEY, March 21-Robert Stan
ton McCullagh. who as Roberto Stantini
was well known in musical circles in
San Francisco prior to the fire, died in
this city last night OF pneumonia. He
was 50 years old and native of ireland.
McCullagh was singer Of considerable
note and gave vocal instruction In San
Francisco for many years. Since the
disaster OF 1906 he lived in this city.
His funeral will be held from the resi-
dence of his sister. Mrs. Eleanor Null
vaney. 1921 Hopkins street. Peralta
park, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
BURGLARS TAKE JEWELS
FROM ROOM OF SISTERS
Articles Worth $50 Stolen Dur
ing Women's Absence

OAKLAND, March 21.-Fifty dollars
worth of jewels were stolen from the
room of Miss Alice Watson and her Sis
ter, Edna, at s67 Thirty fourth street
while the young women were away last
night The stolen articles were two
breastpins, two bracelets and three set
rings.
A. Katz. 925 Broaday, reported to the
police that man entered his shop yes
terday afternoon and asked to see some
diamond studs. Being shown tray. the
pretending purchaser "palmed' one of
the studs, set with a quarter carat dfa-
mond, valued at 500
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
PUZZLE ECONOMIST
Representative OF German Cow
ernment Attributes Cor
ruption to Red Tape

sI can not understand why the people
in this country elect municipal officers
who after their election become corrupt.
and, ON the other hnnd, 1 can not under
stand why these officials become corrupt
after they have been elected. 1t must
be due to the green tape OF the mu-
nicipaI system of government, as Il IL
called In Germany, which Is called red
tape I'm this country.--Dr. Carl Bomke,
representative Of the German govern
ment
After an interesting tour of the
United States DR.. Carl Bomke. an emf
nent German political economist and
representative of the department of the
interior Of the German government, has
reached San Francisco and looks for
ward to an interesting Investigation OF
local conditions.
LETTER THAN OTHER COUNTRIES
While he has discovered that little
corruption exists among municipal office
holders in England, DR.. Bomke consid-
ers that the cities OF the United States
are far better in many respects than
those of other countries that ne has
visited.
Il have found that the system of pro-
tecting the health of the public in all
the large cities in the country eXcels
those systems in vogue in England
said DR.. Bomke last night. There is
much good and little bad in the Ameri-
can educational institutions. and the
poor of this country are well cared for.
Industrial conditions are good, and, on
the whole. the large cities OF this coun-
try are better governed than in other
countries, notwithstanding the much
talked of graft. One thing is certain in
this country, the graft is being wiped
out
ENGLISH PROBLEMS GREATER
The people OF this nation" he con-
tinued seem to have much energy. and
/ believe the systems of government
which they are founding will not only
better the present systems. but will be
more effective and far better than any
municipal government in existence.
There is only one country where the
municipal government equals this coun-
try, and that is in England, but there
are graver problems In that country
which concern the welfare of the people
than in this country
Dr. Bomke will return to Germany in
few weeks and report to the German
government on the condition of Ameri-
can municipalities. That report, he
said, will compliment the American
cities. He has also visited the Panama
canal. and declared last night that of all
the countries to undertake such an
enormous project he would select the
United States as the one country that
could make a success of the undertake
ing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
CHINESE ARRESTED FOR
THEFT OF WOMAN'S RING
Police Hear Screams and Catch
Yee Yum in Alley

Yee Yum. a Chinese. was arrested
last night by Policemen Sullivan. Hur-
ley and Shebble and booked at the
city prison on a carge of robbery.
Shortly after II o'clock last night the
policemen heard creams coming from
a room at s Church alley and upon
investigation learned that Watanabe
Shaze. Japanese woman. had been
robbed of a ring. Yum was caught
while fleeing down the alley. The miss
ing ring could not be found.
TO REBUILD "CLERMoNT'-New YORK
March 2i.-The officers Of the Hudson Fulton
celebration commission have let the contract
for building the replica OF Robert FuItOn's Cler-
mont. the hrst boat TO steam up the Hudson.
MAURITANIA BREAKS RECoRD-Liverpool
March 21.-Endng at noon Friday. the Cunard
liner Mauretana set Up a new record OF 6o0
knots FOR days run eastward
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
BURGLARS FLEE TO HILLS
LEAVING TRAIL OF COIN
Get $40 in NickeIs From Slot
Machine in ROadhouse

FRUITvALE. March 21.-Burglars
broke into the saloon of Fred Won Durn.
at the corner of East Fourteenth street
and Redwood road, early yesterday
morning and secured $40 from the cash
register and $40 in nickels from the
toward tow I'd the foothills gave the police q
clew to the direction in which the
thieves escaped, but thus far they have
eluded capture.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
WORK PROGRESSES
ON NEW BUILDINGS
Weeks Record Indicates Realty
Activity in Cities Across
the Bay

OAKLAND, March 21.-Building has
continued 10 be active in this city. and
work on a number OF handsome struc-
lures has been completed. Many large
apartment houses are well under course
Of construction and plans for several
new ones are being prepared.
One OF the newest and handsomest
architectural additions TO the city is
the magnificent Scottish Rite cathedral
at the corner of Fifteenth and Madison
streets. which was dedicated last week.
The building with its furnishings cost
s2lo 900 and is considered one Of the
handsomest fraternal temples in the
country.
FOR APARTMENT HOUSE
Ground viii be broken soon for new
apartment house, TO contain SO separate
suites, at the corner OF Harrison boule-
ward and Twenty street, facing
Lake Merritt. The property on which
the building VIII be located was recent
ly purchased by c. ". Caldwell Of
Berkeley. who VIII personally superin-
tend the construction work.
The large private DOIel IN flLteelln
street between Jackson and Madison
which was built by Fred Tate
has been sold 20 Edgar Durnan, local
capitalist. for $4,000 The sale was
made through the Office of .. F. Minney.
Durnan has also purchased lots IN Jack
son street adjoining his new property
and is contemplating improvements
there in the near future
The board Of public works has issued
2 permit 10 the Union Carpenters Hail
association 10 build a two and three
story lodge building IN the south side Of
Twelfth street, 100 feet west Of Brush.
Work VIII be commenced at once on the
building. which Is to cost $4,000.
One OF the most prominent restara-
teurs in San Francisco has taken a lease
On the store occupied by Hook Broth
ers. furniture dealers, in Twelfth street
between Broadway and Franklin street.
and announces his intention of opening
r. first class restaurant there in the near
future.
WILL DEDICATE SCHOOL
The new Fricl1 grammar school in
Lockwood VIII be dedicated next Satur-
Gay. The dedicatOry address will be de-
-irered By the state superintendent OF
schools. and other prominent educators
VIII speak. The building cost $4,000
end is one OF the finest grammar schools
IN the country
The new EImhurst bank viii omen it's
doors for business tomorrow morning.
Following IS 2 summary Of the build
ing permits applied for at the board Of
public works for the week:
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
Activity in BerkeIev

BERKELEY, March 2I-In addi-
lion 10 the unusual number Of homes
under construction improvements in
the business section Of the CITY that
viii amount 10 many thousands Of
dollars are under way or contemplated.
The Berkeley gas and electric com
pany began construction work on its
new substation at the corner Of MCGEE
ano Hearst avenues. The structure will
cost more than $4,000. and when
equipped with its transformers and
other necessaries. viii represent an in
Nestment Of more than 500 600
The Welder block at the corner Of
Bancroft way and Union street. will be
ready FOR occupancy within a month.
Work on the handsome three story
apartment house that is be constructed
at the corner Of Telegraph and Duraut
avenues Is 10 begin before the end of
the month This structure will cost
$4,000, and VIII be one Of the hand
soonest buildings OF its kind in Berke-
ley.
Another business building which viii
be completed within the month is the
Dooley studio building in Center
street
The town trustees have accepted the
concrete and steel work on the new
city hall. and the work OF completing
the structure VIII be facilitated.
During the week - building permits
the total value Of which is more than
$4,000, have been isseed by Inspector
Bull.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

JACOB RIIs TO LEcTURE-Berkeley. March
2i.-Under the auspices Of the student body
of the Berkeley high school. Jacob Riis. re-
former and philanfhr0pist. viii lecture IN the
high school auditorium tomorrow evening on
The Battle With the SluSns >
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

JUDGE BROWN TO TALK-0akland. March
2l.-A general reception to young men will take
place at the First Congregational church parors,
at which Judge Everett j. Brown viii deliver
an address on Unequal Contests"
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

George " Austin. the Broadway real
estate broker reported a number Of
sales made during the week.
The bank clearings for the last
week, according TO the chamber Of
commerce report were I.6sI,T564S. IN
the corresponding week last year they
n-ere f1.458 6921E
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22
Seek Homes in Alameda

ALAMEDA. March 2I.-Local realty
agents report that there is a slow hut
Increasing demand for Alameda prop
erty and they look forward to doing a
brisk business within the next few
months Concerning the situation VIII
iiaE2 Hammond Jr. OF Hammond & Ham
lncnd said: We have had a growing
demand for Alameda realty, and the
greatest number OF requests for houses
70 rent and lots for sale comes from
persons who are living in other cities
about the bay. They have heard of the
many advantages Of Alameda as a place
or residence, and are investigating for
themselves with view TO making their
lomes here
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

Prof. Benjamon Kurtz lectured before
the members and guests of the Players
club Saturday night, when he chose as
his subject Social Superstition" The
club held an informal reception in the
Adelphian club house Mrs George
Perry was assisted in the receivinr- g
party by a number of prominent women.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

The March meeting of the Oakland
New Century club will be held in the
clubhouse Friday afternoon. a program
of interest being arranged to follow the
luncheon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-22

The Prelude club. a musical organiza-
ton which draws its membership from
the girls of the younger set. will give
It's annual concert in Oakland on the
evening of Friday. May 21. The COM
mittee OF arrangements includes Miss
Alice Callan, Miss Audrey Beers, Miss
Minnie Barnhardt and Miss Mona Rat
cliffe. In April the girls Will give an
elaborate reception.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-21

a good bill was in evidence at Keith
& Proctor's Fifth Avenue Miss Au-
gusta Glosz gave sparkling wit and
spoken songs. Flo Irwin evoked roars
of laughter when Stimulating the terri
bic effects Of Mrs. Peckham S misplaced
conviyia6ty in George Ade's comcdi
eta, 'Mrs. Pcckham s Carouse. 80
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-21

George Bcban, in "The Sign Of the
Rose was one of the headliners at
the Alhambra this week, with Nellie
Bergen and others
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-11-21

eapes ihe possible charge of divcrtino
! too nuch attetnon 10 the music on nm
| ocfaslon when the music is further thnn
usual from bSing the main Interest
or the evening. The present production
9t - la Gioconda - at the Metropolifan n
Is bound to take an important place in
tnc season s Iepertory. An elaborate
new stage production has been provided
,hc cast OF Singers contains famous
names and Mr. Toscanini is a, .Hc con
Guctor ; desk to demonstrate that O.I,1
Gioconda = is an immortal m.stcruioco
nc richness and beauty of the scenery
arc indeed extraordinary. Tho costuu1.
ing ana grouping OF the chorus impart
remarkable vIvidncss 10 the picture. Th,
canoes are exceedingly pretty, esne.
GlaiN the - Dance of the Hours" As
= spectacle alone the production OF 'sI,a
plocollda must take exceptional rank.
or the former Metropolitan casf cor
thc work Mmc. Honor and Caruso re-
Sumcd their parts and, OF course. pecui.
az interest was felt in the return os
Saruso atter his long period Of rest.
Mnc Ncitschik, Russion contraito
made her debut here in tho role of In,
A!lnd mother Mr., de Segurola, who was
hcard at the Manhattan opera house lasi
season, made his first appearance at in,
Metropolitan and Miss Destina End Am
ato had IN La Gloconda - and Barnabs
parts they had never before undertaken
IN New York. Cacuro sang with n mod
Grafton that has been Il stranger TO his
performances for many years; it was
Il pleasure to note this return 70, wiser
methods and finer ideals His voice is
still splendid
The theatcrs have now settled down