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Evening journal., 1909-12-21
The Same Thina.

Subbubs-The barber always talks
while he cuts my hair.
Mrs. Subbubs-Well, you use con-
siderable language when you cut the
grass.-Harper's Bazaar.
Evening journal., 1909-12-21
EataI FIaw.

Baltimore American:-4I thought the
lawyer in that case acquitted himself
very WELL"
Eyes. except that he couldn't get the
jury to do the same for his client"
Evening journal., 1909-12-21

Queensland's death rate Of 1856 in
one thousand population is said to he
the lowest Of any country in the
world.
Evening journal., 1909-12-21

The first American book printed in
the colonies was the BAY Psalm
Book" Il was printed at Cambridge
Mass. IN 1910.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Talent Joted At Emeryvle Great Race At Jacksonvle
St Marys Celebrates Baseball Stars Will Meet Today
BRILLIANT RACING
AT MONCRIFf PARK
R0sfrum Wins the Pablo Beach
Selling Stake From Sir
CIeges i'm Great Battle

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, Dec. IA
splendid gathering witnessed brilliant
racing at Moncrief park today.
Rostrum won the Pablo Beach sell
ing stake, the feature of the after
noon program. beating the heavily
played favorite. Sir Cleges, in a su-
preme stretch battle. Oberon offered
the surprise of the day by winning the
closing eventtfrom County Clerk
Speculation at Moncrief is increasing
daily. Twenty layers were forced TO
work at top speed today to take care
of the bettors. Summary:
First race, maidens six furlongs-Firm, s 10
/, Won; Square Deal, IS 70 ). second; Blue Point,
ii TO 3. third. Time 1:1T Is.
Second race, selling. five furlongs-Gerando.
to |. won; Phoronia, TO 1, second; Lorimar,
to l. third. Time. 1908 Is.
Third race, selling. seven furlongs-Cowen.
to 1, won: Robin Grey. 10 to L. second; Endy-
mion, to 2. third. Time. 20.
Fourth race, Pablo Beach stake. selling. mile
and an eighth-ROstrum TO 2. won; Sir Cleges.
TO 5, second; The Minks. to 1, third. Time.
1:55 1-5.
Fifth race. selling. six furlongs-Seymour
Beutler, TO 2. won; Roseboro IL TO 3, second
Grande Dame, IL TO 1. third. Time, 1:i5 %
Sixth race. selling, mile and a sixteenth
0beron. to /. won: County Clerk. TO 2 sec
ond; Agreement. TO /, third. Time, 1:49.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
ST. MARY'S PLAYERS
HEROES OF RALLY
Students Celebrate Victory OF
Their College Over Santa !.
Clara Thanksgiving Day

The student celebration of the Rugby
victory of Thanksgiving day over Santa
Clara college took place at St. Mary's
college last night. James NJ. Smith 10.
president of the athletic association
and the associated students, presided at
the exercises, and speeches were made
by prominent college athletes and the
members of the faculty directly con-
cerned with student affairs
Spence Dickson, captain of the Rug
by team of 1909, was given a rousing
ovation. He responded with short
speech in which he expressed his ap-
probation of the fine work of his
teammates and the generous support
given the football players by the en-
tire student body. He paid a special
tribute to the splendid work of Grad
labors of George C. Faulkner and
Mother Howe in coaching winning
team.
The students gave rising vote of
thanks to both coaches for the efforts
they put forth in getting the team into
shape for the big game. The announce
ment that Faulkner is to continue at
St. Mary's in his capacity of instructor
in the academic department was
greeted with applause.
Brother Joseph. moderator in ath-
let1cS at the Oakland college, paid a
tribute to the fine spirit invariably
shown by the students. and emphasized
the ethical significance of the right sort
of interest in college athletics. He
announced that the annual punting con-
test will take place in the near future.
Peter J. Mccormick, a graduate of
ST. Mary's. presented a handsome cup
TO the Rugby squad as trophy of the
Thanksgiving day victory. In his pre-
sentation speech he told the students
that the old boys of st. Mary's to a
man, feel proud OF the showing made at
the recent game and rejoice in the sig
nal victory. of the red and blue.
The evenings events terminated with
vocal selections by members of the
athletic association. Among those TAX
ing part were the following: Michael
]. OConnell. Eugene J. Riordan, Regis
C. Starrett, William T. Donnelly, Louis
Diavila, Otto Rittler, Elmo Leonhardt
Harry Simpson. Henry B. Grayson. Cor
nelius Pantosky and William c. Hughes
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
DAYS FEATURE EVENTS
TAKEN BY SURPRISES
Miss Picnic and Boggs Send Gilbert Rose
And Bubbling Water to Defeat
By E. w. CLARKE

A pair OF surprises that took the
breath OF the talent at Emeryville yes
terday and brought broad smiles TO the
faces Of the layers developed in the
defeat of Gilbert Rose and Bubbling
Water, both odds on favorites in the
feature events of the day. Gilbert Rose
had no excuses, being clearly outgamed
10y Miss Picnic in a driving finish. The
race was second on the card. and with
Napa Nick scratched, Daggie Smiths
S0Od black colt was thought to have
no contender Miss Picnic got off fly
ing and defed Archibalds efforts 10 get
up with Gilbert Rose, who was second
in the running all the way. Zinkand
showed Improvement and came from
behind to finish third. Terms Trick,
whispered for a good thing. failed to
show his reputed speed.
BOGGS MAKES GOOD
Bubbling Water with Early Tides
scalp under her belt, was considered
best in the Fresno handicap. and lit
tle support was given TO Boggs, the
keene entry, which had twice failed to
run Up 10 expectations. He was as
GOOD as y 10 1 at post time. Silver
Knight set a hot pace to the last turn,
but gave up when tackled by Boggs a
The head of the stretch Bubbling
Water was in difficulty on the last turn
and when Glass was ready TO make his
move she was efectually cut off. At
that she was gaining at the finish and
Boggs only beat her a half length. Sill
Yer Knight was third
Beaver Dam Lad made the early run
ming in rlle opener. the field getting
away in a torrential rain. Inclement.
the favorite, lay safely third until The
with his usual resolute dnish and won
going away, by three lengths. Recon
got up in time TO take the place
FERNANDO COMES UP
Frazier & Farris good sprinter Fer
nando, quoted al evens, was the only
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
EARNINGS OF CHUTES
WILL Go TO CHILDREN
Native Sons and Daughters to
Celebrate for Charity

The first celebration of California
day the day upon which the Native
Sons and Daughters of the Golden West
unite to give a benefit in aid of the
Children's Agency movement. will be
observed today at the Chutes. The
committees worked all day yesterday
planning for the event. and il promises
to be most successful. There will be a
continuous performance day and night
A feature of the entertainment will be
the kangaroo court"
The affair will be held rain or shine.
The following Native Sons and Daugh-
ters have the affair in charge:
Executive committee-Judge Frank Fl. KerrT
gan chairman. Mrs. May Boldemsn. vice chair
man: Minnie F. Dobbin, secretary; Fairfax
Wheelan. treasurer. assisted by George A. Aic
Gowan. J.. y. O'Dea- E. E. Fischer Carroll
Cook Anna F. Lacy. Jennie Greene. Nell Boege.
Press committee-Judee John Van NoStraHti.
]. j. Crowley. J. o. Dea. Elizabeth OsthoT.
Jessie %. Fisher. May Barry Elizabeth Tietjen.
Kangaroo court aud entertainment committee
J. W Kugan, II. Finche. J. Lettich- H. l.
Winter. II. Davidson, Lueetta j. Spaford. May
Boldeman Mrs. F. Noehls. Grace MsgnPs.
Agnes Liemey.
Spieler committee-Judge Frank Fl. KerrigaD.
Judge John Van NOstrand. J. Nicoils. Fairfax
Wheelan. Senator Charles NJ. Belshaw. Charles
Steiger. C. A. Boderman. John Holland
Native Daughters booth cOmmittec-Nnnie
F. Dobbin. Anna F. Lacy. NJ. E. Ashe. Georgsa
o. Brien, Henrietta Wilson. T. A. Krause.
$
REFUSED REINSTATEMENT ). D
Dec 1.-The supreme court today refused 10
renstate as attorney George W. Egan. in
dependent republican candidate for governor.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
MARITAL PROBLEM
SOLVED BY COURT
Wealthy Contractors Second
Marriage Held to Have
Been Valid
Thirteen Years of Litigation by
Divorced First Wife Re-
suits in Her Defeat

The trial court of the sixth judicial
district of North Dakota in setting
aside a decree of divorce it had
granted George Steirlen. a wealthy
San Francisco contractor. from Emma
Steirlen exceeded it's powers because
more than year had elapsed from
the signing of the divorce decree.
Judge Sturtevant so decided yesterday
in the case in which Mrs. Emma Steir-
len sued TO annu1 the marriage Steir-
len contracted with Rosa Scott 10 days
after the North Dakota decree Of di-
vorce.
The North Dakota divorce was
granted November II, 1896, and for
the intervening 13 years Mrs. Steirlen
has been seeking to invalidate the
marriage of Steirlen and his present
wife.
Charging that the defendant had en-
ticed away his wife. Theodore Bomke
began suit yesterday against John
Dieling for $4,000 damages. Bomke
and his wife. Annie A. BOmke. were
separated by a decree of divorce in
San Francisco November 5. 1909. Be
fore the divorce. Bomke charges. Die
ling maliciOusly persuaded Mrs.
Bomke to leave him. November 20.
lJVS- 10 udyS dllcI the Q4NOINcs DlC-
ling married the woman.
Estelle Aufrichtig was granted
divorce yesterday from Samuel AU-
frfchtig. head buyer for a local de-
partment store, on the ground of de-
sertion.
other divorces granted yesterday
were:
By Judge Cabaniss-COrinne L. Hodges from
Henry c. Hodges cruelty Frances NJ. Troy
from NJ. ]. Troy, willful neglect; Gertrude NJ
Lover from Walter Lover. willful neglect
BY Judge Van Nostrand-Frsncis II. Kern
from Anna F. Kern, desertion: Anna Reilly
from Miehael Reilly. cruelty: W. +. Willis
from Charlotte Willis. desertiOn-
By Judge Seawell-Rose A. Doggett from
Alfred B. Doggett deseFtiOn-
By Judge Sturtevant-Bessie E. Guillemont
from Oscar c. Gullemont, willful neglect
Suits for divorce dled yesterday by:
Teresa Cassineln against Peter Cassineln,
cruelty.
Grace Monshan against Patrick Henry Mona
han. wil1ful neglect
Louis G. AristOarena against Rey Aristoarsna.
desertion.
Annabell NJ Jameson against Hercules r.
Jameson, willful neglect.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

other favorite to land. Ocean Queen
had all the early foot, but chucked the
issue in the last furlong, where Fer
nando came on from third place to
win. Beau Man, always in second po-
sition, held on and finished four
lengths in front of Ocean Queen.
Rosevale and Buckthorn shared bet
ting honors in the fifth, at a mile and
20 yards. Rosevale beat the gate and
opened up four lengths with Rubric in
pursuit The leader was never caught
and Charley Paine had no trouble in
passing Rubric for the place IN the last
furlong. Buckthorn failed to develop
his usual closing rush and could do
no better than fourth.
The last event found Belle Kinney a
slight favorite over Lena Lech, with
considerable play on Thistle Belle. The
latter set a warm pace, with Jillett in
close attendance and Lena length
away The leaders went TO the whip
at the paddock, but Kederis sent Lena
Lech through and won. pulled up, with
Thistle Belle a safe but firing second.
Emma G just beat Jillett for the show.
al KoenigSberg ran Lena Lech up
from s400 10 $500 and got her.
GOSSIP OF THE TRACK
Ed Wythe, in charge of the IL horses
belonging to r. J. Mackenzie the Ca
madam turfman, wired from ogden yes
terday that the string would arrive at
Sainest, the bay flly by Sain, out of
Simple Interest. which won a race Mon
day, was sold yesterday by Del Foun-
tain to William Cain for $3.50.
Beaver Dam Lad raced in a muZzle
yesterday. The protection was ordered
by the officials after the horse had saw
aged Jockey Coburn in his preceding
race.
Jockey E. Martin arrived at the track
yesterday and will do the riding for
Barney Schreiber The jovial book
maker is expected at the track any
daV
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
BurleSque Rugby Will Be
Played at Stanford

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Dec. L.
The teams have been picked and all
arrangements made for the two Rugby
games that are TO take place Satur-
day under the auspices Of the senior
class.
In the first of these games the senior
team. which is practically the same
aggregation that won the interclass
series earlier in the season. is to play
q team picked from the best Rugby
talent in the other three classes
The second game is to be burlesque.
and the two teams that have been
picked for il are composed of the best
funma kers in college. Prizes have been
offered by the merchants OF Palo Alto
for f1e costumes that evoke the most
laughs from the bleachers. Various
stunts are planned to make the affair
es amusing as possible.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Grand Jury to Investigate
Race Betting Today

The Alameda county grand jury will
1aKe up the alleged violation of the
Walker-otis anti-betting law by the
players and layers at Emeryville this
morning.
The inquisitors have subpenaed Bet
ting Expert George III. Smith. Secre-
tary Percy Treat of the New Califor-
ma Jockey club, Captain E'orsee in
charge of the Pinkerfon men at the
track, and Bob McGibben, one of the
clubs employees. Smith has been in
structed TO bring his paraphernalia.
which consists OF sheet of paper and
a lead pencil.
Doubtless the jury will be supplied
with the observation of Sheriff Barnet's
and District Attorney Donabues depu-
ties. who have taken notes on the oper-
alton of the oral betting system 1t
viii not be Smiths first experience with
grand jury. as he went through a
like inquisition in New York.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Indoor Yacht Club Ready
For Its Banquet

The members of the Indoor yacht
club will cruise around the banquet
table in the red room of the st. Fran
guest of honor will be Supervisor elect
John L. Herget, one of the charter
members.
The feasts of the Indoor yacht club
have always been noted for their
class, and the coming one promises to
be one of the finest ever prepared under
the direction of its entertainment COM
mittee.
varied program will be rendered dur
ing the progress of the feast. This
will include selections by Mile. Ore
leannias, Lee Lloyd and company,
Minna Jones. Fred Huntley, Frank Nc
Manus and Neil Duffey.
The banquet will be in charge of the
entertainment committee of the club
j. S. Lewis. Z. j. Hennessy, J. s. Null
vey, Charles p. Smith. c. A Cohen.
William CraytOn and F. ]. Burke.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued
In this city Wednesday,, December l. lp09
Y-NoLF-Aiberf f. Bar,hoidy, %.
32S Cortland ave-, and Caroline Wolf, p, $685.
Sixteenth st.
-cAFFoDIo-Joh Boero, 81, 1851 Mont
gomery st. and Mary Csnodie, is. 1lSS
Thirty eighth ave.
oELLERICH-M -MoGAN-Frank NJ. oellerioh %.
30 Shotwel ST., and Teresa Mogan, is, ISL
Randall st.
oRR-RAY-John Orr, %. COS Fillmore ST.,
and Fanny Ray. 90 1904 Van Ness ave.
PIERo-KELLEY- V. Pisre. 20, and
Francisco V. Kelley, Ia. both OF $50 Montgom-
cry ST.
-GRoTEWoLD-Jack Stewart, %,
141 Nineteenth St, aud Dora s. Grotewold, Is,
1542 Waller St
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
DEATHS

BINNEY I'm this city. November 80. 1909.
Joshua Kinney. beloved husband Of the late
Eleanor Badger Binney, and loving father of
Binney of Long Beach. Cal. and Aubrey
Badger Binney, native of Boston. Mass
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral tomorrow tFri-
day. December 3. at ii O'clock from the
parlors of Theodor Dierks Co., 900 Devisa
dero street corner of McAllister. Cremation
Odd Fellows cemetery.
BRUNK-In Fruitvale CaI December l. 1909
Gwendolyn. dearly beloved wife of william H.
Brunk. loving daughter Of Charles and Rose
Reynolds, and sister OF Francis Irene Reys
nolds. native of England, aged % years "A
months and % days.
BUTTE-In this city, November 30, 1909, Lena
G., beloved mother Of George G., Paul G.
and G. Felix Butte, a native of Asch, Bo-
Friends and acquantances are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral today tThurs
day, at II o'clock a. m.. from her late
/. o. "a F. cemetery
CoEEELLY-In this city, December i, 1909
James Connolly. dearly beloved husband Of
Ninifred Connolly. and loving father of Frank
and Margaret CoDnelly and Mrs. Charles Me-
Cann native OF County Cork. ireland, aged
Friends and acquantances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral tomorrow tEri-
day.. at 9:30 M, from his late. residence.
as Chenery street near Thirtieth. thence TO St
Pauls church for services at 10 am. Inter
ment Holy Cross cemetery.
cURRY-In Richmond. Contra Costa county,
Cal, November 20. 1909. Samuel r. dearly
beloved husband of Rose II. Curry loving
father of Harry Seymour and Janice Isabelle
Curry. beloved son OF the late james r. and
Ella Curry. and loving brother of Charles
E.. Curry of Portland. Henry j. Curry of
Martinez. Reuben Curry Of Rust and Bert
Curry of Richmond, native of CLAYTON
Contra Costa county. CAL, aged 40 years 9
months and 16 days
Friends and aequaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral today Thurs.
day. morning. December ?, 1909. at st. Mary's
church. Point Richmond. where a requiem
high mass viii be celebrated for the repose OF
his SOUL commencing ut 10.30 o'clock Inter
ment Sunset View cemetery.
DALY-In This city. December L 1909 Thonlas
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES T
JAMEs A. HART UNDER kNIFE

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-James A. Hart
former president of the Chicago Ma
lional league baseball club, viii be
operated on for appendicitis tomorrow
morning at the German hospital of
Chicago. Hart's condition is not Sc
rious, as he was al his office yesterday
The operation viii necessitate the
abandonment of his annual trip abroad
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
wRBsTLER MEETS EaUAL

NEW YORK, Dec. Frank Gotch,
champion wrestler of the world, found
Tartar tonight in DR.. B. F. Roller of
Seattle Gotch had agreed to forfeit
$1,000 if he failed to throw Roller in Is
minutes At the end of the bout both
men were on their feet and ighting
desperately for winn' hold
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
NAVAL CADETS IN aUANDARy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Dec. 1.@Because a
section of the constitution of the Navy
athletic association provides that only
those players who have been in the
game against the army can participate
in the election of a football captain.
the choice of a leader of next year S
team has been held UP. The situation.
caused by the cancellation of the Army
Navy game this year. will be considered
at a special meeting of the athletic
association this week
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
Notable Deaths

TRoEkS Mcc. VINCENT, FORMER INDIAN
FIGETES.-TaSh;rgio Dec f.-Brieasiier
General Th0;Gas s1cCurdy Vincent famous as
an Indian fighter and IN charse of the organ.
izstion 1f volunteer forces during the civil
war. died here YESTERDAY, aged "a
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

Birth. marriage and death notices sent by mail
will not be inserted. They must be handed in at
either of the publication Offices and be indorsed
with the name and address of persons author
lied to have the same published. Notices re-
strieted simply to the announcement of the event
are published once in this column free of charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
BIRTHS

CARLToN-In this city. November so. 1909, TO
the wife of W. f. Carlton. a daughter.
QUINN--In this city November 20, 1909, to the
wife of Jack Quinn. daughter.
SCHLESSI INGER-In this city. November 80.
1909 to the wife of Charles SchlessiDger (for-
merly Mabel Bauml. a
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
AUTO PRESIDENT RE-ELEcTED

NEW YORK, Dec Lewis r. spears
of Boston was unanimously reelected
president of the American automobile
association today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02
The Calls Form Chart Of Races at EmeryyiIIe

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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

Dec The supreme court toUaY rcTuSfd
reinstate as an attorney George ". Egan i
denendent republican candidate Tor gnrernl
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-02

min utes. on at 1:45Is Inclement. A place. > .
40 show. Winner. b. by Peep Day Rain Drop.
$3.50 Buriejgh 4l92 silk. t495Ti John II. Sheehan.
me. High priee-RezOn = Creston 10. lnclemeat
from bis hed in final quarter. Recon ran smart
lance. Creston dull Can DO better. Min
I'd speed any part OF il.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1909-06-11
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, MS they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
There IL only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that Is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness Ia caused by an
inflamed condition OF the mucous lin.
ing Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube Is inflamed you have a rum.
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when II Is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the innamma.
tiOn can be taken out and this tube
restored to Its normal condition, bear
iug will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten arecaused by Catarrh,
which Is nothing but an infiamed con
diti0n OF the mucous surfaces.
| We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case ~ Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circu
lars free.
IT, J CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti'
patton.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1909-06-11
MRS. TAFT DIRECTS PRESIDENT

Washington, y. O., June Mrs
Taft has saved the life Of man
named Peroyicb, convicted Of murder
in the first degree at Fairbanks, Alas.
ka, and sentenced To be hanged. Presi-
dent Taft was not incllGcd to inter.
fere IN the case the law would prob
ably have taken II course, the Presl.
dent submitted the papers TO Mrs.
Taft. She had read them and, touched
by their contents added her plea for a
Communication Of sentence.
Application Tor Communication OF the
case was submitted TO the President
some time ago by Judge Wickessham
the present delegate from Alaska
Peroylch had been tried and convicted
while Wlckersham was United States
Judge In Alaska and the appeal fol
COMMUNICATION was recommended b!
him. 1t was also recommended b.
Attorney General Wickersham bu
the Intervention OF Mrs. Taft parti
ally swaycd the Presidents mind Il
favor OF mercy and he commute,
Perovich's sentence to life imprison
ment.