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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
EMBRYO LAWYERS
HONORED BY FRAT
Law Students Chosen as Mem
bers of the Phi Delta
Phi Society

BERKELEY. Nov. 9.-Phi Delta Phi,
the legal fraternity of the colleges of
the United States, has elected to men,
bership 10 students of the university,
six from the university chapter and
four from the Hastings college of law
in San Francisco.
The annual banquet of the organiza-
tion was held in San Francisco last Sat
urday night.
The men honored by Phi Delta Phi
are all prominent on the campus and
are well known in the student body as
follows:
Chaffee f. Hall, editor elect of the
Daily Californian and son of Appellate
Judge S. p. Hall; Stuart O'Melveny son
Of q well known Los Angeles lawyer;
Alan Van Fleet, son of United States
District Judge Van Fleet; A. Leonard
fraternity man; S. Day of the senior
class; Frederick F. Thomas, son of a
well known San Francisco attorney
and David d. Oliphant, A. L. Whittle,
c. II. Formond and j. CasselI, all of
Hastings college of law.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
FALLS FROM ROOF
IN FRONT OF WIFE
Bernard Souarn's Strength
Fails, While Spouse Tries
to Rescue Him

ALAMEDA, Nov. s.-Clinging des-
perately to a roof gutter 40 feet above
the ground, while his wife endeavored
to rescue him, Bernard Souarn of the
Alameda hotel, was overcome this
morning by weakness and fell He
struck upon his back and sustained
several fractured ribs and injuries to
his spine. Mrs. Frank Smith, who wit
messed the accident, summoned Thomas
r. Hanson, and the latter conveyed
Souarn to the emergency hospital. The
patient was later removed to the
French hospital in San Francisco.
Souarn had gone to the apex of the
roof of the hotel to repair leak. The
roof was slippery from the rain of
last night and when he lost his hold
on the apex he began to slide toward
the gutter. Souarn sank his fingernails
into the shingles to stay his descent,
but was unable to hold himself. When
he struck the gutter he clung to it,
while his body dangled beneath Mrs.
Souarn, who saw the danger her hus-
hand was in. went to secure a ladder
to rescue him, but before she could
put 1T up Souarn fell.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
TALKS ON WOMEN
OF TIE FAR EAST
American Wife of Persian Con-
sui Gives Interesting ADJ
dress Before EbeIl

OAKLAND, Nov. 9.-In Florence
Breed Khanom. wife of Mira Ali Kuli
Khan, imperial Persian consul at
Washington, d. c., the women of the
far east find sincere and eloquent
champion. Florence Khanom was the
after luncheon speaker at EbeIl this
afternoon for an hour, entertaining the
several hundred clubwomen by the
glimpses she gave of Persian life.
Although a brilliant Boston woman n,
Florence KhanoE has received fatter-
ing honors at the hands of her hus-
bands government and it was she who
officially represented the women and
children of Persia at the council of
mothers held in Washington at their
own special request
During her sojourn in the east the
charming American woman founded a
college for the native girls and her.
SELF gave instruction in several small
classes Florence Khanom is enthusi-
astic on behalf of Persian women. She
said. in part
There every woman goes yelled and
no man may look upon her face, and so
is she deprived of three -fourths of the
pleasure of life Three distinguishing
characteristics mark the Persian
woman. She. is full of dignity, both of
character and mind. She is a master
of perfect courtesy. And from the
most powerful princess down she
knows the business of home making
and home keeping. She is a perfect
wife and mother. No woman ever at
tends mans entertainment. She goes
to her teas, her luncheons, her recep-
tions, but always with her own sex.
The Persian woman has nothing to
learn from the women of any other
nation, but much that might be taught.
Her place is sacred and she is held as
something precious in her own coun-
try"
The courtesy of an afternoon call,
beginning at o'clock and forbidden by
etiquette to continue less than two
hours, with it's continual feasting and
dignified exchange of conversation be-
tween the callers sitting upon the floor
and their hostess, was made one of the
interesting features of the talk of
Florence Khanom, she herself being
the hostess, who had but small COM
mand of the Persian language at that
time.
During the winter Mira Ali Kuli
Khan and his gifted wife will be much
in the bay cities. where they have al
ready made wide circle of interesting
friends. They have been, spending the
summer at Carmel blythe Sea.
Mrs. Mary Fairweather of New York
also shared in the honors of the No
vember luncheon of Ebell. A program
of song was contributed by Mrs. Fred
erick s. Stratton and Mrs. Olive Reed
Cushman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
COMMITTEE
ADDED TO SOCIETY
Council Will Assist in Charity
Work of ORGANIZATION

BERKELEY, Nov. 9.-To aid in the
EFFORTS or the charity organization OF
this city an advisory council of 81
members has been appointed at the
suggestion of Rev. E. l.. Parsons pres
ident of the society.
The members of the advisory coun-
ell are:
j. Conklin Brown. Mrs. Almeric Coxhead; W.
A Gates. secretary of the state board of chari-
ties ana corrections: Prof. Henry r. Hatfield.
Mrs. Beverly L. Hodghead; c. G. Juster presi-
dent of the chamber of commerce. Mrs. Mark B.
Kerr; Mrs. Charles r. Lloyd; DR.. !. n. McCash,
pastor OF the Christian church, Duncan McDuffe.
Mrs. G. A. Mattern; Rev. H. r. Miles pastor OF
the First Congregational church, Prof. William C.
Morgan of the board of education, DR.. F. X
Morrison Of st. Joseph's church, Mrs. Frank l..
Ssylor, Mrs. Warren 0lney Jr., Mrs. William
R. Thorsen.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
EVENTS COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
ALASKA PACKERS
IMPROVING YARDS
Prepare to Dredge Estuary
Channel and Enlarge the
Shops and Ways

ALAMEDA, Nov. 9.--The Aisska
packers association today commenced
the work of dredging the estuary IN
front of its large ship yards aud ware
houses to a uniform depth of % feet
This will permit any of the vessels Of
the associations fleet to dock at the
wbarves in the Yards. The packers are
also to enlarge thei rrepair shops and
marine railway.
1t is the plan of the association hers-
after IN ft out it's salmon carrying ves-
sells at the local yards instead OF send
ing them to San Francisco. The un-
loading of the salmon carriers vii
also take place in the future IN Ala
media when the Southern Paclnc COM
pany runs a proposed freight line into
the packers yards
All of the vessels of the association
that have returned from the canneries
OF the north are now laid up In the
estuary opposite the yards Here theS
will be put in condition for next years
voyage to Alaska.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
SKAT PLAYERS WILL
HOLD TOURNAMENT
Germans Organize First Club OF
It's Kind on Coast

OAKLAND, Nov. 9.-The first skat
club to be organized on the Pacific
coast will give its opening tournament
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at All
Twelfth street The club. which is
known as the Oakland Skatverefn, was
recently organized by prominent men,
bers-of the local German colony. 1t is
under the jurisdiction of the North
American skat league of New York.
Skat is card game 1T had its
origin in the town of Altenburg, Ger
many, and is one of the oldest card
games known. The German emperor
is devoted player of the game, and
skat parties are frequent at the i'm
perial court
The last great skat tournament in
the United States took place In Phila-
delphia in October, 1908. More than
1000 players contended.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
WILL CELEBRATE BIRTH
OF POET SCHILLER
Professor AIbin Putzker VIII
Be Chief Speaker of Day

BERKELEY. Nov. s.-The one hun
dred and fiftieth anniversary OF the
birth OF the German poet Schiller will
be observed at the university tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock with appro-
pirate exercises.
Prof. Albfn Putzker, formerly con-
nected with the department of German.
but now retired with the title of emer-
ft1s professor, will deliver the principal
address OF the day.
A feature of the occasion Will be the
exhibition OF a pen and ink sketch of
schiller drawn by Harry Evans, a
senior student. The women students
OF the university viii decorate the room
for the anniversary. and the public will
be welcomed to the memorial.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
WAR VETERANS BURY
DEPARTED COMRADE
Funeral of Major Bromley Held
From Family Home

OAKLAND, Nov. s.-The funeral of
Major John L. Bromley, Mexican war
veteran, was held this afternoon from
the family home at 4SS Twenty ighth
street Rev. William Day Simonds,
minister of the First Unitarian church.
officiated. The remains were buried at
Mountain View cemetery. Many friends
of the aged veteran attended.
The two honorary pail bearers were
Major Edwin A. Sherman, president of
the Associated Mexican war veterans,
and Ferdinand Myer, treasurer of the
same organization.
The few Mexican war veterans living
in Oakland attended the services at
the house, but did not follow the body
10 the cemetery, interment being
private.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
News Of Jociety-
Across the Bdy

\AkLAND, Nov. 9.-Miss Amy
| Bowles, the attractive daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip e. Bowles,
will be one of the winters debutantes
in San Francisco, a brilliant reception
formally presenting her, TO be followed
later by an elaborate dinner dance, the
details of which are still incomplete.
Although cards for the large reception
at the Fairmont have not been issued,
Mrs. Bowles has planned the event for
the afternoon of Saturday, November
20, the day following the Greenway
dance. Recently the Bowles took pos
session of their handsome Claremont
estate, but have closed the suburban
residence for part of the season at
least and have taken apartments for
the early winter at the Fairmont. Miss
Bowles is a most charming girl whose
popularity among the younger set is
assured. For the last year or two she
has been in New York attending the
most exclusive of the finishing schools.
She is the granddaughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. McNear.
Mrs. Frank Parcers will be a
Wednesday hostess, entertaining at her
Adams Point home at an hour of
bridge. Mrs. PARCELS has arranged a
cards and supper rounding out the oc-
casions.
Miss Airline Johnson's bridge party
Thursday afternoon will be given in
honor of Mrs. Ralston, visitor in the
bay cities from New Orleans Many
of the smart set have been included
in the invitation of the bride elect to-
meet the young southern matron at
the Johnson residence in Monte Vista
avenue.
Tomorrow the second bridge party
of the series which Mrs. J. P. Neville
is giving during the early season will
attract two score or so of the women
of the smart set to the beautiful Clare
mont home of the hostess. The third
bridge afternoon will be given early
in December and will include num-
ber of the younger girls.
A number of the young society girls
from this side of the bay have been
included in the dinner invitation of
Miss Ila Sonntag for the evening of Fri
day, November 10, the young hostess
and her mother entertaining at the
Fairmont The little party of friends.
will later attend the Greenway ball,
the brilliant occasion formally opening
the winter season dCTOSS the Day.
Mrs Homer Smith will be a Saturday
hostess, including a large number of
guests in her invitation for tea at her
home in Mariposa avenue.
Mrs. Walter Cole. formerly Miss
winifred Burdge, who has been the
house guest of her sister. Mrs. Bernard
p. Miller, for the last three months,
has returned with her husband to Ne
vada and is busily engaged in getting
settled in her sew home in Carson City
Following their marriage of several
seasons ago the Coles went to Tono-
pah. This summer they decided TO go
to Carson City, and Mrs. Cole came
down to the bay cities for a visit be-
fore making the change.
BERKELEY, Nov 9-Twenty-five
friends were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Clarendon Reveal Sunday aft
ernoon at their home in the Claremont
section, on the occasion of the celebra-
ton of the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
their wedding.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
SPEAKERS WILL TALK
AT ROTARY CLUB LUNCH
Men Prominent for, Bonds and
Annexation to Be Heard

OAKLAND, Nov. 9.-The next lunch
con of the Tricity rotary club. which
will take place at the Key Route ho-
tel Thursday, will be in honor of the
progress and prosperity campaign coma
mittee.
Addresses will be made on the sub
Jects of voting bonds for municipa |
Improvements, and annexation of out
lying districts to Oakland
The following Will be the speakers.
1. II. Clay. H. S. Henion. F. w. Bill
ger, ]. W. Garthwaite, f. A. Young.
H. J. Banker, William Spooner and r.
B. Myers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
DIES FROM DEBAUCH
BEGUN ELECTION DAY
Carpenter Is Found in Bed i'm
Basement Room

OAKLAND, Nov. e.-Henry Meas CHER
carpenter 56 years old, was found
dead in his bed in the basement at 1858
Jackson street this morninf supposedly
the victim of a debauch which he be-
gan the day of the San Francisco cleo
tion. He had not left his bed for sew
eral days and had kept whisky at his
side during that time He has, A sis
ter, Mrs. Louise DonneIly, in Nova
Scotia, who is thought to be his only
relative.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
CHURCH CONGREGATION
ENJOYS ANNUAL DINNER
Many Attend the Social Even-
ing of st. Jcseph's Church

BERKELEY, Nov. s.-Several hun
dred parishioners of ST. Joseph's
church enjoyed the annual reunion
dinner, musical and dance in the Nal
sonic temple this evening. The hall
was well filled with parishioners and
their friends. Mrs. W. r. LingArd had
general charge of the program for the
evening and Professor and Mrs III.
seekamp were in charge of the musical
entertainment.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
BERKELEYANS FORM
NEW LODGE OF MASONS
Claremont Starts With Mem
berShip of SeyenfY.fiNe

BERK ELEY, Nov. 9.-Claremont
lodge, F. & a. NJ. with a membership
of rs, has been Instituted in this city
owing to the large membership in both
tn eDurant lodge, the pioneer organi-
zation. and the Berkeley lodge, which
was formed a few years ago The
officers of the new lodge are: Wor-
shipful master. E. A. Stevenson; SEN
ior warden, r. Smith; junior warden,
E. Jewett.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
DISMISSES SUIT ON
DATE SET FOR TRIAL
Action for Damages Against ..
p. Settled in Court

OAKLAND, Nov. "a settlement be-
tween Benjamin Grant and the South
ern Pacific company was announced IN
Judge Harris court today when the
selection of jury TO try the case was
about to begin. Grant demanded s50,-
900 for injuries alleged TO have been
sustained at Fruitvale when a train
crashed against his wagon The
amount of the settlement was not made
public.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
STRIKES AGED MAN
WITH HEAVY CUDGEL
Assailant of Father in Law Still
Evades Arrest
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO, Nov. 9.-Joe Fox, who as
sanlted his aged father in law. ]. N.
Hubbard, late Sunday night. has evaded
arrest, though diligent search has been
made by the police authorities.
In a family row that took place at
the home of Hubbard, which is located
at the lower end of Virginia street,
Fox struck his relative, who is 81
years of age, with piece of planking.
Fox is well known to the local police,
as he was held in detinue a few months
ago on suspicion of rif1ing a trunk
that had been left in his charge by a
brother ex marine.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
PICKPOCKET ON CAR
GETS MANS MONEY
Room Thief Carries Away Suit.
case and Also Clothes

OAKLAND, Nov. 9.-Paul Babbras of
710 Eleventh street had his pockets
picked of 5000 late last night in a
streetcar in Broadway. James Schen-
ever's room at 1926 Broadway was en-
tered by a burglar, who carried away a
suitcase, clothes and jewels worth $50.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
ELECTS WIFE WHO
BREAKS PLEDGES
Husband Files List of Il Will
Nots" and Says Spouse
Violated Agreement

OAKLAND. Nov. s.-William A Ras-
mussen, director of ferry traffic at the
Key Route pier. gave a cross section OF
version of domestic troubles with his
wife, Henrietta A. Rasmussen. when he
fled in court today an agreement which
he said she had higned but had vio-
lated. The paper reads as fofiows:
agree TO come home to my husband and chill
dren under the following conditions:
VIII not driak another drop of liquor.
Will not risit my sisters home.
viii not permit my sister to visit me-
VIII not go out Of csr house without my hus-
band being along with me.
the house unless nv husband is home.
or hand
| viii not borrow money from any one.
! will not buy or bring liquor in the house.
II at any time break the above promises I
and accord and permit my husband 70 secure a
divorce from me on the ground of intemperance,
OF which be now has proof.
HENRIETTA A. RASMUSSEN.
August 80. 1903.
Immediately afterward. Rasmussen
said, she returned to Ineir home great
Iy intoxicated and destroying the peace
OF their children and violently and
without cause abusing them"
Armed with the pledge, he said he
ordered her out of the house., and that
when she refused to go he carried her
into the street, telephoned for the po-
lice and had her locked up for two
days.
This was a charge which she made
in her cross complaint as being a sam
pie of his extreme cruelty toward her.
She also said that the signing of the
pledge was forced upon her and was
cruel and humiliating
Rasmussen filed his answer to her
amended cross 'comp1aint today and
asked for divorce on the ground Of
habitual intemperance.
Gussie e. Norton, formerly TeepIe,
asked to have Percy Teeple cited for
contempt OF court. as she said he was
s197 behind in his monthly payments
of SIS for the support OF their child.
Teeple is a newspaper advertising So
lfcitor and she said he earned $50
week. Judge Murphey set November
19 as the date of the hearing.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

FAVOR PARENTS CLUB Berkeley. Nov a.
That parents club be organized TO replace
The Berkeley high school mothers club was
fhe amendment proposed 70 the constitution
If the club at its meeting yesterday II was
also proposed that students and siumnae Of
the high school be admitted as members.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

BIG PROFIT MADE ON LAND-New York.
Nov 9.-The Lotus club sold for $3.50, 900 the
property in Fifth for which 1t paid
$3.50. 900 16 years ago, and it Will make its
new home in side street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

FALLS AND BREAKS ARM-Alameda. Nov. o.
Kenneth Ward, the Z year old son of Police
Commissioners Louis T. Ward. sustained :
pound fracture of the left arm by falling from
fence.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10
c1TY ASSISTANTS ApPoINrEp Be-

CITY ASSISTANTS APPOINTED - Berkeley,
Nov. "A /. Tabor elected deputy as
SCISSOR. at salary OF 500 a month. and
Charles Brainard deputy treasurer. at SIS a
month. by the city council this morning. Both
under bonds OF 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-10

BERKELEY, Nov 9-Twenty-five
friends were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. w. Clarendon Reveal Sunday aft
ernoon at their home in the Claremont
section, on the occasion of the celebra-
ton of the twenty-ffth anniversary OF
their wedding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-20

Visitor to penitentiary)-I should think
these iron floors and concrete walks
would hurt the feet of the poor pris-
oners.
Gt1ard-Oh, yes. but you know the way
OF the transgressor is hard.
VERY HIGH,
Turkey will be especially appropriate
this Thanksgiving.
why, SOP
Because anyone who can afford to buy
1t has especial reason to be thankful"
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NN Es, sir, repeat it, sir-the game
" should be forbidden by law!' ex-
IL claimed the old fellow among the
passengers on the street car just as
young MAN. entered. Eyes, sir, it should,
and believe our young friend here will
agree with me-"
'I hope to- was the smiling answer.
'I was referring to football. I assert
1t is the most brutal game in America.
Think of 154 players being killed or
injured last season.
Did you ever see a gamer" was asked.
Never, sir. / do not care to visit
slaughter-pens.
But 1 can assure you that you are
wrong. I'm a player myself. AS to the
brutality, 1t is no more so than the rush
of summer boarders for the dinner table.
There Is courtesy everywhere on the field.
If one player accidentally jostles another
he stops and writes an apology and hands
it to him. 1 have been kicked instead of
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the ball, but the kicker always took my
hand and expressed his deepest regrets.
l have had seven men on my back as l
lay on the ground, but that was simply
to hold me down so that 1 might not get
hurt. 1 have had a leg broken, but that
was from kicking the grandstand.'
'Why-why, how could 1 be mis-
taken?'' exclaimed the elderly party.
Cant say, but you see you are. As to
the 154 accidents, they were brought
about by motors, runaway horses and
overzealous policemen. You have seen
boys playing marbles, Of course?'
Certainly, SIR
Football is about the same thing, only
the players rush here and there occa-
sionally for exercise, but always with
courtesy toward each other. 1t Is really
a promenade of gentlemen. l believe the
rules are now to be so amended that
Indies may accompany them. Brutality?
Why, my dear man. football as now
played is simply a Sunday school picnic
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The Day I'm Verse.

~ HE day is here. and SOS our thanks
81 We've lived another year;
~ Instead Of being somewhere else
Thanksgiving finds US here.
We might have drowned beneath the sea,
Or down a mountain fell;
Or got a bunt from trolley car.
Or slipped adown the well.
Our loving wife might have eloped.
Instead of being here;
Her mother might be dead instead
OF living on our cheer.
The girl you're counting might have said:
Young man, you're rather late;
The other chap has got my yes
And you can take a skater
An earthquake might have shaken US
The Japs have come along;
And shot our dog and made Us sing
A sad and mournful song.
We might have sassed a cop and got
A whack upon the block;
We might have picked live wire up
And met with sudden shock.
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The One Who Knew.

~ HE mean man sat about the middle
q of the car, and after sizing up his
~ fellow passengers for Eve minutes, he
lifted his voice and said:
Ladies and gentlemen, we all know
that a certain day called Thanksgiving
Day Is here, but do we know why it's
here7 In other words, can any of you
tell me how the custom originated7"
No one answered.
"Or where the first Thanksgiving was
,heldT
No one answered
'-Or where 1t differs from Fourth Of
JulyT'
No one answered.
II take it that you are all intelligent
people," continued the man, land l trust
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you will not be backward with your an
swers. We have a Thanksgiving Day?
Why DO we have itf'
No one answered. but there was a great
deal of serious thought along both sides
of the car.
Again, ladies and gentlemen, ask the
question:
81 know finally replied a man as he
half rose up.
"Ah, he knows. Well?'
Its Thanksgiving because 1 had a
chance to swipe a goose from in front of
a butcher shop half an hour ago, and
here's the old bird right under the seat
now"
And he reached under and drew out the
fowl and held 1t up, and the mean man
put on his dignity and had no more ques-
tons to ask JOE KERR.
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ChOked Off.

~ ENTLEMEN," began the man with
"a the horseshoe pin, Il was raised in
Va New England, and when Thanksgiv-
ing came round
please don't!' interrupted the man
with the broken nose.
But l was raised in New England,
and when"
II am willing to buy you Oft"
'fYou offensive, sir. l was going
to say
"Oh, yes, but don't! You were going
to tell about those old Thanksgiving din