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The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
new VARIETY OF
WHEAT DISCOVERED
Prof. George w. Shaw Finds
Chul Grain Well Adapted
TO California

BERK ELEY, July S.-After expert
menting with wheat at the university
for the last six years. Prof George w.
Shaw, expert in agricultural technology
and head of the cereal department of
the university, announced today the
discovery of chul wheat, which he
recommends to the farmers of the state.
The introduction of this hardy grain,
he declared, will mean much to the
growers of the Sacramento region, as
it possesses higher milling qualities
than the varieties now used.
The Investigations of Professor Shaw
and assistants working under his direc
ton, which promise to be OF the great
est Importance, were conducted with
funds voted by the last two legisla-
lures.
OF the new chul wheat, Professor
Shaw said:
The University of California is now ready to
recommend the wide planting Of chul tCalifor-
mia No. 39S) wheat. especially in place Of club
wheat. in the Sacramento valley. After a mum,
grounds controlled by the University Of Califor-
mia and in cooperation with farmers, this wheat
of the Sacramento valley exceedingly well, be-
sides being of excellent milling quality
it differs much from the sfher bearded wbeats
which the farmers of the valley have tried, in
that It is a strong, vigorous. upright grower and
will positively not shatter in the strong north
winds which prevail in the valley. In appear
propo, but the berry is of much different char
acter. being darker and larger as well as harder
This wheat originally came from the steppes
Of Russia. where 1t is grown without irrigation
While the grains are hard and In this respect
resemble the durum type of wheat. yet 1t is
not durum. 1t can be either fall or winter
sown and still make good crop. In its ability
TO withstand drought it is strong rival of the
durum wheats. For instance, on one of the
experiment stations of the University of Cali
fornia in 1908 1t yielded at the rate OF 63.3
bushels per acre and received less than eight
inches OF rainfall and was not irrigated. On
another station the yield at the rate OF
tion at the rate of 81 bushels per acre.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
ACCUSES
RHODES OF PLOT
Swedish Prince" Makes Insin=
uations Against Well Known
Railwayman

OAKLAND. July. S.-That L O.
Rhoades, purchasing agent of the
Southern Pacific company, had taken
part in plot to jail Walter yretman
who, for a time, bore the jocular title
Of Swedish prince was the tenor OF
remarks today by Attorney Mervyn
SamueIs, who defended Vretman yes
terday during his trial in Judge
Browns court on a charge of passing
a check without funds to meet it,
Samuels said that a detective had at
tempted to intimidate one of Vret-
mans witnesses. and the inference
was given that Rhoades had hired the
detective.
The attorney gave no explanation of
the alleged enmity existing between
Rhoades and Vretman. but during his
sojourn at the city Jail Vretman had
stated that a prominent railroadman
had plotted against him in order to
break up an attachment which b So
ciety belle had formed for Vretman
AS Miss Winifred Rhoades was said
to have introduced Vretman to DIR.
Percy Gaskill. complaining witness in
the trial, Rhoades was drawn into the
case.
Samuels also said that Rhoades'
house had been surrounded by detec-
tiyes to prevent Vretman from call
ing and TO intercept the passage of
notes.
The Rhoadeses have denied in toto
any interest in Vretman's recent seri-
Gus predicament and Miss Rhoades as
serted positively that she had only a
casual acquaintance with Vretman, and
had voluntarily terminated it within
short time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
NEWS OF OAKLAND BERKELEY ALAMEDA HAYWARD
MADE ENGINEER OF
CITY WITHOUT PAY
j. j. Jessup to Serve Berkeley
Until Public Works Depart
ment Is ReOrganized

BERKELEY, July 81. J. Jessup.
who was appointed city engineer this
morning, occupies a unique position.
On account Of the abolition of the fee
system and the fact that no salary has
yet been attached TO the Office, which
he win hold temporarily. pending the
reorganization of the department OF
public works. he will not receive a cent
from the city.
Former Town Engineer W. f. Nc
Clure. whom he succeeds and whoj is
now the commissioner of public works,
derived his remuneration from feest for
engineering work done for residents OF
Berkeley. How much he received for
the work is a question. so the commits
EiOners Will have some figuring to do
when the salary Of the city engineer is
fixed.
Jessup's appointment, as well as that
OF Chris Engelbretsen as superinten-
dent OF streets TO succeed E .. Tur-
ner, who resigned. was necessary on
account OF the fact that the signatures
Of the city officials are needed in Ger
tain street work.
When the new department is finally
reorganized Jessup viii probably be
placed at its head, under Commissioner
Mcclure, with EngelbretSen as his as
sistant- The latter now draws $3.50 a
month from the city.
Miss Emma Hahn was chosen stem
cgrapher to City Clerk Seaborn. whose
appointment will be made probably at
the next meeting. Miss Hahn, who is
exceedingly popular, succeeds herself.
Miss Bernice Jones was appointed stem
oerspher 10 the board of health, and
Miss A. A. Black, formerly stenographer
Tor Town Attorney R. c. Staats, was
appointed stenographer TO Mayor
Hodghead and city Attorney String
ham Each stenographer viii draw
s65 q month
The Walnut street opening was con-
sfdered by the council today, but action
was deferred until written protests
against the opening Of the street from
Hearst avenue to Berkeley way were
fled
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
EXONERATE CLUB
FOR MANS DEATH
Coroner's Jury Finds Stafford's
Ending Was Accidental

OAKLAND, June S.-An inquest this
afternoon into the death of c. G. Staf-
ford, former mayor of Eureka. who
was run down by an automobile dur
ing the race meet at the Emeryyille
track last Monday. resulted in YER
dict generating the Reliance athletic
club officials and NJ. E. Silva of any
responsibility for the accident.
Silva was driver of the Cadillac car,
which struck Stafford, and narrowly
escaped death himself when his auto
turned turtle twice.
Witnesses called were Silva DR.. A.
S. Kelley, the autopsy surgeon; DR.. w.
Fischer. who examined Stafford after
the collision, and +. Fageol. an auto
mobile man. The testimony adduced
showed that Stafford had unwittingly
walked in front OF the automobile
driven by Silva during the first heat
of the seventh race.
Staffords family shipped his remains
TO Eureka for burial this morning. He
was a prominent citizen of that place,
having been twice mayor and once a
superior Judge. He was 73 years of
age and Grand Army veteran. STAFF
ford was visiting in Oakland with his
daughter, Mrs. Ii. B. Bemis of lis
Bonita avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
GfARY STREET PLAN
MAY YBERESUBMITTED
Proponents of the Municipal
Railroad Want Election Held
October e

The Geary street railroad bonding
proposition is to be resubmitted to the
voters of San Francisco at a special
election to be held October %, if the
board of supervisors heeds the recon-
mendation OF those favoring the
project.
An enthusiastic meeting was held in
the Pacific building last night, with
about $50 proponents of the project in
attendance. w. C. Shepard presided.
and several strong speeches were made
urging the necessity of bringing about
the reconstruction of the Geary street
road as municipal line
1t was the sense of the meeting that
sufficient time should be allowed in
which to prepare and conduct a vigor-
Gus campaign. October % was agreed
upon as time sufficiently far off to
permit of a campaign that should in
sure the voting of the bonds necessary
for the work.
Among those who addressed the
meeting last night were Arthur H.
Barendt, John W. Sweeney, Robert A.
Laurfn, c. K. Lambie. S. P. Forney.
Daniel O'Connell, f. K. Ferguson, Mil
ton URen, Frank C. Crooks, E. P. Van
dercock, o. l.. Scott, Charles Wesley
Reed and Walter Macarthur.
Committees on finance and campaign
will soon be named and the active
work begun in the event of the board
Of supervisors acquiescing in the date
agreed upon at the meeting held last
night
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
BERKELEY HONORS
CITY'S NAMFSAKf
Bishop Berkeley's Bust to Ap-
pear on City Seal Designed
by Francis Ferrier

BERKELEY, July S.--Berkeley's city
seal was practically adopted by the
municipal council this morning. Ex-
cept for the proposed wreath around
the border it is the design of Francis
Ferrier, former president of the board
of trustees, and bears the bust of
Bishop Berkeley. after whom the city
was named. 1t is two inches in diam
-eter and bears the words Seal of the
City of Berkeley. Incorporated July /.
1909" Below the bust of the bishop
are the words, taken from his famous
poem: Westward the course of en-
pire takes its way"
The council was divided as to
whether or not the seal should bear a
wreath on it's border. Councilman E.
B. Norton was instructed to submit de-
signs of the seal with and without
the wreath, and the design will then
be agreed upon.
Bishop Berkeley, who Is officially
honored by the council by having his
bust placed on the city seal, was a
wen known English educator of the
early part of the eighteenth century
He did much to enlighten humanity
and made plans for the education of
y d.
a poem, which will go down into
Berkeley city history. It is entitled
Prospect of Planting Arts and Learn
ing in America" and follows:
The muse, disgusted at age and cline,
Barren OF every glorious theme,
In distant lands now waits better time,
Producing subjects worthy fame:
In happy chimes, where from the genial sun
And virgin earth such scenes ensue,
The force of art by nature seems undone
And fancied beauties by the true
In happy elimes the seat Of innocence,
Where nature guides and virtue rules,
Where men shall not impose for truth and sense
The pedantry OF courts and schools:
There shall be sung another golden age.
The rise Of empire and Of arts,
The good and great inspiring epic rage,
The wisest heads and noblest hearts.
Not such Europe breeds in her decay;
Such as she bred when fresh and young,
When heavenly flame did animate her clay,
By future poets shall be sung.
Westward the course of empire takes its way;
The first four acts already past,
fifth shall close the drama OF the day;
Times noblest offspring is the last.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
HOW TO KEEP THE
EXPENSES REDUCED
Mrs. Ellen H. Richards Will
Lecture at the University
Summer Session

BERKELEY, July s.-The greatest
interest was displayed at the untver-
sity today by the announcement that
Mrs. Ellen H. Richards, professor of
chemistry in the Massachusetts, insti-
tute of technology, and one of the lead
ing authorities in the world on the
subject of household economy. would
classes at the summer session Mon
day.
Mrs. Richards is now attending the
convention of the National education
association in session at Denver and
is one of the shining lights among the
educators gathered there. She will
come direct to this city from Denver.
HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS
Her courses at the summer session
will deal with household problems of
various kinds. House keeping for two
will be taught the woman students as
well as the sanitary arrangement OF the
home.
The courses will cover such subjects
as estimates and plans for three
grades of incomes" in which she will
to manage her household on IS week
as well as $50, according to the salary
her husband is receiving.
Then she will lecture on "The man
agement of the household IN the twen-
tfeth century" and give the up to date
short cuts in cooking and cleaning.
The third course will deal with the
Relation of Cost to Efficiency"
The woman's clubs of the state are
behind the lecture course at the uni
versity and the club women of the bay
cities will be among the audience
which will greet the lecturer at each
course Mrs. Richard will teach along
the lines of popular demand and will
take up the question OF household
economics, both as it affects the indi-
vidual and the community.
She is instructor in the department
of chemistry and chemical engineering
at the Massachusetts institute of tech
nology, one of the largest scientific
schools of the world. Her husband is
head of the mining department at the
same institution.
Mrs Richards holds a degree from
Vassar college and from the institute
and her books on The Art of Right
Living Sanitation in Daily Life
and First Lessons in Food and Diet
have been widely read and discussed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
WILL ORGANIZE CLUB
FOR BOYS OF THE STREET
Oakland Citizens Are Interested
in Worthy Enterprise

OAKLAND. July S.-Newsboys and
messengers were taken under the pro-
lection Of official Juvenile rescue work
tonight when an organization was ef-
fected at meeting held at the county
juvenile detention home In Nineteenth
street. Favorable auspices attended the
work Of creating the new club through
the presence OF many of the most influ-
entisi citizens Of Oakland, who prom
ised active support and assistance.
9. Lawrence Dudley who was former
superintendent OF the Juvenile improve
ment association organized by Judge
Ben Lindsey at Denver, took active
part in the proceedings. He announced
that he might be able 10 take manage
ment Of the new club. Dudley has also
been at the head OF boys clubs at
Bfnghamton, New York and Jersey
City.
over 100 boys were present and the
idea appealed TO them as good one
the enrolment Of charter members be-
ing large.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
S-H-H-H! SHE HAS
LOST HER GARTER
Fair MOtorist Would Fain Re-
cover the $500 Ruby Studded
Hosiery Supporter

Evil to him who evil thinks" is all
very well. but Mrs. Louis Baumgardner
would like to find her 5000 ruby garter.
She lost it, she says. in front Of the Del
Monte hotel at Redwood City Monday
last as she was returning in Mrs.
Katherine Walters motor party from
the fourth of July celebration at san
Jose.
Mrs. Baumgardner discovered her loss
shortly after il occurred. but she had
hesitation in regard to mentioning it,
She did not like to approach the police
force Of Redwood with the story. She
thought at first that she would rather
lose her garter-even though it was
set with rubies-than tell a strange
man that the restraining influence Of
her dainty>silken hosiery had unclasped
itself and fallen openly into the quiet
atmosphere of the suburban city
But the garter had a tender associa-
tion-it was a birthday gift from her
husband. and she could not bear to part
with 5000 garter with a sentiment at
tached.
So she returned to Redwood City and
blushingly Informed the local authori-
ties of the matter. No one has re-
ported the discovery of the article as
yet. and 1t is not known whether the
value has been underestimated by the
finder and the silken circlet therefore
consigned to oblivion, or whether some
modest young person who refuses to
discuss such intimate details as garters
is in possession.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
NINE. DE STAEL TWICE
VISITED ENGLAND
Once One of Party of French
"Emigres"

Now that an English committee is
collecting subscriptions toward a mon
ument to Madame de Stael. one recalls
with interest the great writer's two
visits to this country
On the first occasion she was one Of
a party of ''emigres" who hired Juniper
hall, an old red brick house in a large
garden, still standing, at Mickleham,
between Dorking and Leatherhead
1t was there that she made the ac-
quaintance of Fanny Burney, who re-
fused an invitation to stay with her
on account of the gossip about her re-
lations with M. de Narbonne.
1t was there too that she quarreled
with M. de Narbonne, who got tired of
her constant requests that he would
copy her manuscripts.
Her second visit took place in 1918,
when she was the lion of the season,
and she remained until the restoration
cleared the way for her return to
Paris.-Westminst Gazette.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SPECIAL MUSIC PLANNED
FOR SUNDAY EVENINGS
Vocal SoIOists Secured by Trim
ity Episcopal Church

OAKLAND. July S.-Musical services
viii precede the Sunday evening serv-
ices at Trinity Episcopal church,
Tweuty-ninth street and Telegraph
avenue during July and August A
program for each sabbath evening is
now being arranged
c. r. Church. the Organast and choir
master. viii direct the musical pre-
iudes. Vocal numbers will be given
by the following: July II. Gus SchDei-
der. tenor. July IS, Mrs. c. E. Parsons,
soprano; July %, Edwin Garthwaite,
barytone; August /. Miss Gussie Mast,
soprano: August Is, Miss Grace Kid
well. soprs no. Other singers VIII be
announced in few days.
Schneider. known as the Singing
Evangelist" viii soon assume charge
Of the Twenty-third avenue Baptist
church choir. Mrs. Parsons is from
san Francisco and was a Chicago choir
singer Miss GusSie Mast, a blind
vocalist. recently appeared at the
Greek theater. Garthwaite, Bakewell
and Miss Kidwel are well known yo-
calists Of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
UNIVERSITY WOMEN
RFVEL IN NREDWOODS
Mrs. Grace Davis Northrup Acts
as Chaperon and Directs
Concerts at GuernevilIe

BERKELEY, July s.-Mrs. Grace
Davis Northrup. the well known singer
OF this city, is spending her vacation
in Guerneviile. where she is chaperon-
ing Is women students of the univer-
sity who are camping there
Reports from the camp say that the
young women are having splendid
time. feature of their vacation life
has been the number of musical pro-
grams given in the redwood groves
by the river. Mrs. Northrup is the
leader in this city and has sum.
mer chorus" of girls for the special
concerts.
Mrs. Northrup plans to return to her
home here in a few days leaving the
duties Of chaperon in other hands
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SAN ANSELMO WILL
ISSUE STREET BONDS
Town Plans to Spend $4,000
for Improvements
[Special Dispatch 10 The Colll

lSpecIdt DDpdtch 10 I he CdIl
SAN ANSELNO. July s.-With the
report of the committee estimating
that the cost of putting the streets of
the town in condition will be $50. 900
the town trustees are preparing to get
the report in shape so that a bond
election may be called in the near
future.
Several months ago agitation for
street improvements commenced and
finally a committee consisting of prom
inent citizens was selected by the trus-
tees for an investigation.
An engineer was employed and after
close examination reported that the
roadways could be put in first class
condition for $4,000. Ten thousand
dollars was then added to the estimate
so there would be no danger of under
estimation of the total cost
Owing to the rapid growth of the
town, which has increased from a pop
ulation OF under 1000 three years ago
TO $500 persons today, the streets have
not received the attention due them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
CHINA PREPARING TO
COUNT IT'S MILLIONS
Will Hereafter Take Census
Along Modern Lines

China is preparing to take a census
of her 400. coo. 900 people.
The census is to be a thorough one,
and after 1t is done the facts and fig
ures are to be kept pretty well up to
date One provision of the regulations
for officials reads:
After the completion of this census
all births. deaths, marriages and adop-
tions must be reported by the head OF
the family to the local census office or
police station; the records of families
must be revised every two months and
records of individuals every six months,
and reports must be made annually to
the board of the interior by the direct
ors general OF the census from the vari-
Gus provinces. Globe.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
QUICK WITTED BOY SAVES
AN INFANT FROM DEATH
Lad Snatches Babe From Burn-
ing House

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, July g.
F. Joseph. delivery boy employed by
the firm of Botecelli & Georgi. grocers,
saved the infant child of Louis verna, a
well known merchant, from instant
death yesterday afternoon by prompt
action.
Joseph was leaving some groceries at
Verna's when he noticed smoke pouring
from the house.
doors, he broke in window and
snatched the infant from its crib as it
was about to be smothered by the
smoke pouring forth from defective
kitchen 7ue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
naval ENSIGN And
STANFORD GIRL WE'D
Miss Clara Stevenson of Fair
Oaks Becomes Bride of
Ferdinand L. ReiChmuth
Especial Dspaieh 10 The Cali

lOPcCt4t GlSpdACl 10 ne A94
MENLO PARK, July s.-One of the
prettiest suburban weddings Of the
season took place yesterday afternoon
at Trinity church. when Miss Clara
Stevenson. daughter of Mrs. H. G.
Stevenson OF Fair Oaks, and Ensign
Ferdinand L. Reichmuth Of the battle
ship West Virginia were married, Rev.
d. Charles Gardner. chaplain OF stan
ford university. officiating
The charming bride, who is a grad
uate OF Stanford university with the
class of '07. where she was prominent
socially, was given away by her
brother, Howard Stevenson. Miss Caro-
lyn Fowle being the maid of honor
and the Misses Margaret Stevenson and
Katrina Fairclough bridesmaids. The
groom was supported by a brother Of
ncer, Ensign Kassinder.
The old time simplicity OF the village
church was greatly enhanced BY a
profusion of asparagus ferns and
blush pink carnations.
Fellow Students Marry
PALO ALTO. July s-A quiet we'd
ding, which. however proved OF wide
interest TO the large circle Of friends
OF the young people, was celebrated at
the Presbyterian church yesterday aft
ernoon, when Miss Helen A Lewis be-
came the bride of Ernest g. Dudley.
The marriage marked the elimination
or another college romance, both OF
the young people having been students
at Stanford university.
Miss Lewis, who is the daughter OF
MI. and Mrs James p. Lewis, was
prominent socially while at college.
being member OF the Gamma Phi
Beta sorority. The groom is a nephew
OF Prof William R Dudley, head OF
the department Of botany at the car
dinaI institution, and is connected with
the government forestry service with
headquarters at Missoula, Mont.
Normal School Girl Weds
STANFORD UNIVERSITY. July s.
An item of interest to this campus re-
eeived today was the announcement OF
the marriage Of Argyll Campbell. a
former Stanford man, and Miss Mabel
Phelps. student of the San Jose nor
NAL school
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father GleesCn in the chapel of Santa
Clara college The bride was attended
by her sister. Miss Charlotte Phelps.
and l. Richard Phelps acted as best
man.
Campbell and his bride will spend
their honeymoon in the Canadian
Rockies and will then make their home
in Palo Alto.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
SAFE CRACKER SUSPECT
is CAPTURED AT AUBURN
Prisoner May Have Been the
Larkspur Robber
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN RAFAEL, July S.-Sheriff Tay-
lor returned this evening from Auburn
with Ned Brandon, who was captured
there and who is alleged to be one of
the cracksmen that blew open the safe
in Stringa & Morelli's saloon at Lark
spur three months ago and made away
with $500 and a quantity Of valuables
stored in the iron strong box
Brandon was suspected from the
first but disappeared before the officers
could apprehend him. BY means of a
circular Sheriff McAuley of Placer
county discovered the man working for
the railroad and notified the sheriff of
Marin county.
Before leaving Larkspur Brandon
was employed as a steam shovel man
on the Green Brae cutoff of the North
western Pacific railroad.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
WITNESS IN MURDER
CASE IS CAPTURED
Cousin of Woman Involved in
Killing Is Put in Jail

COLMA, July ST. Verna. a witness
badly wanted by the sheriffs Office in
the Orhitti Ragalfo murder case. was
held ia detinue at the county jail today
by Constable Bob" Carroll OF South
San Francisco. Nerna is a cousin of Ida
Nerna the woman who was dancing
with Ragalfo on Sunday night at Dir
7io's park when he was shot and killed
BY an unknown assassin.
The San Francisco call., 1909-07-09
NAMES GRAND RECEIVER
OF ORDER OF WORKMEN
John Gilmore of Oakland Suc-
ceeds Samuel Booth

OAKLAND. July s.-John Gilmore Of
this city has been appointed grand re-
ceiver Of the Ancient order Of United
Workmen, succeeding Samuel Booth.
who has resigned on account Of ad-
vsncing age and declining health.
Booth had held the position for many
years. The new appointment, made by
Grand Master Walter ]. Petersen, was
that of q veteran Of the order. Gill
more was a charter member OF Pacific
lodge No. i. A o. L. W.