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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
UNIVERSITY STUDENT
BODY TO HOLD ELECTION
Nominations Made for Annual
Meeting, April 9

BERKELEY. March 29.-Nominations
for the various offices under the stu
dent body of the university will be
made at the annual meeting of the stu
dent body in Harmon gymnasium April
9. The yell leader for the year will
be nominated at the meeting. The
candidates FOR the various offices are:
President S. ". Cunningham and
Stuart O'Melyeny: vice president, F. A.
Lewis and Arnold Weber; secretary.
William H Greenlaw, Charles Kasch
and B. R. Metcalf.
The last senior assembly for the
year viii be held in Hearst hall to-
morrow night by the members OF the
graduating class of 1909. At the con-
clusion Of the dancing a supper Will
be served to the men of the class by
the goods, at which there will be in
formal toasts and other festivities. In
charge Of the dance are: Almira John
son, Grace Batz, Dorothy Doyle, Helen
Pinkham. Louise Phillips. Frederique
Roth, /. r. Broughton, A 7. Moulton,
c. B. Crosstield, Percy Boyd and r. L.
Mikel.
Members of the Occident staff of
the university will hold an informal
dance in the home OF the Alpha Phi
sorority tomorrow night for the pur-
pose of discussing plans for the month
ly magazine Of the students for the
ensuing year Miss Cheryl Merrill
tchairman). Miss Edna Higgins, w. w.
Kergan and H E. Mills will be in
charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
FURNITURE COMPANY PAYS
BACK MONEY TO COUNTY
San Mateo Poor Farm Was
Short Two Beds 1t Ordered

REDWOOD CITY. March 29-As
direct result of the Investigations or
Chairman McEvoy of the board OF SUI
pervisors into the reign OF Al Eiker-
enkotter at the poor farm the county
treasury has once more been enriched.
During McEvoy's investigation IL was
found that only 10 beds out OF a dozen
ordered from the Indianapolis furniture
company We're at the county farm. and
it was rumored that the former super
intendent had a folding bed shipped to
his brother. Julius Caesar EikerenkOt-
ter, the former supervisor. in their
stead.
This charge was not proved and
weight was given TO the Eikerenkot-
ters' denials by the statement OF the
furniture company that they had re-
ceived payment for a dozen beds and
were holding the shipment Of the other
two only on account OF their nonarrivsl
from the east
The beds evidently disappeared en-
route, for a few days ago the furniture
company turned in SIG TO Joseph Fran
els, chairman OF the poor farm com
mittee, the value OF the mysterious
sleep entrancerS.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
TEACHERS OF MARIN
IN THREE DAY SESSION
Instructors From All Sections
of County Meet at San Rafael

SAN RAFAEL, March 29.-The Marin
county teachers institute convened this
afternoon for three day session at
the high school. When President James
B. Davidson took the chair I20 in
structors were present.
The session was formally opened by
musical numbers, after which Edward
Hyatt, state superintendent of public
instruction, made the opening address.
Hyatt complimented the teachers of
Marin county for their work
The closing hours of the first days
session were taken up in organizing
the permanent committees.
Tomorrows session will be opened
B. Anderson will read papers The
afternoon meeting will be devoted to
committee work and hearing a paper
by Percy Rowel on Science for the
Grades.
Wednesday the teachers will take a
trip to the top of Mount Tamalpais.
where they VIII listen to an address
by Professor McAdie OF San Francisco
on meteorological subjects. Thursday
p. w. Kaufman and E. Morris Cox
Will deliver addresses and the com
mittees will report. After which the
institute will close.
The officers of the organization are:
James b. Davidson. president, c. o.
Sharpe. Clarence J. du Four, F. Morris
Cox, vice presidents: Miss Maize BOYD.
secretary; Miss Lucy Cormack assist
ant secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
TELLS OF PLOT
TO TAP WIRES
Accused Man Says That Tele-
phone EmpIOye Betrayed
the Gang

BERKELEY, March 29.-Joseph II.
Robinson, one of the men arrested at
ocean View for alleged tapping OF
Bush & Wooleys telephone wire from
the racetrack TO their poolrooms, has
made public some details of the way in
which be and his confederates were
trapped.
Robinson said that lineman in the
telephone compsny's employ had been
induced TO go into the scheme. but had
subsequently withdrawn, laying the
project before the telephone company
officials. The lineman. after exposing
the plan. was directed TO go ahead, ac-
cording to Robinson.
Then. when all was ripe, the oetec-
tives swooped down upon the trio.
Robinson. Fred Reed and Frank Nun
day.
Attorney J. Rollin Fitch. represent
ing Robinson and Reed, said tonight
that he was trying TO collect evidence
that would prove Robinson's story in
order 20 show that his clients were not
the actual tappers.
Trustee X. L. Nielsen Jr- Of Ocean
View. whose resignation is before the
board. stated today that one OF his con-
freres on the board was about to an
nounce his resignation also on account
Of the scandal caused by the existence
Of the poolrooms in Ocean View.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
MUSICIAN SPENDS
ALL NIGHT ON BAY
SIOOp Caught in Storm and
Paul Hughes Suffers
From Cold

OAKLAND. March 2e.-Unsble to
make landing in the darkness and
forced to remain on board his little
sloop throughout last night Paul
Hughes, 3 musician living at 1920 san
Pablo avenue. was alg but frozen TO
death in The cold rain and wind. When
daylight broke and he got ashore he
crawled. supporting himself by his
hands, against the buildings TO the re-
ceiving hospitals
Collapsing on the steps he had to be
carried by Steward Platt 10 a bed,
where, surrounded by hot water bot
ties and blankets. and imbibing hot
drinks, il was three hours before
Hughes was able to leave.
HAS MANY TROUBLES
Hughes. with his cousin. spent the
day on the bay fishing, and the sport
being poor they sailed around Goat
island. At dusk Hughes sailed up the
estuary and put his cousin ashore at
Franklin street. Later. in attempting
TO take his boat to the anchorage on
the Alameda shore above the draw
bridges his troubles began The tide
was high and he feared that he would
be carried against the Webster street
bridge and damage his rigging.
Then the storm broke and Hughes
had his hands full keeping clear of
disaster in the dark.
Lying exposed on the deck. unable
to find a piece OF sail with which to
cover himself. he became thoroughly
chilled and all but lost consciousness.
SAILS BACK TO BAY
Part of the time he was able TO
hold the boat to some detached piling
and part of the time he sailed his boat
back TO the open bay.
When It became light he made a
landing at the foot of Broadway and
began crawling to the receiving hospi-
tai. The treatment which he received
was successful. and Hughes appeared
70 have fully recovered when he left.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
WIDOWS SON BELIEVED
TO HAVE GONE TO SEA
Claude FaiIahy Departs Without
Bidding Mother Goodby

OAKLAND. March 2e.-Claude Fal-
lahy, 1s years old, feet tall, red
haired, son of Mrs. Mary Fallahy. a
widow of 613 Seventeenth street, has
disappeared, and is believed to have
Joined whaler's crew. He did not bid
his mother goodby when he left last
Wednesday, but told several acquaint-
ances to whom he bade farewell that
he was going 20 Seattle on vessel.
asked the police to help her find
her son. she said he had never run
away from home before, and left her
without a warning as to his intent.
Young Fallahy Is described as fair in
complexion. 156 pounds in weight and
fairly we'll dressed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
EVENTS THE BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
HOME TELEPHONE
SECURES FRANCHISE
Company Submits Only Bid
for Alameda County
Rights

OAKLAND. March 29.-The Home tel
sphone company secured a franchise to
extend its lines into unincorporated dis
tricts of the county by resolution Of the
board of supervisors today passed after
a year of dickering.
Sealed bids for the franchise were
opened today and the Home telephone
company was found TO have submitted
the only bid The terms were s2.50o
cash, the payment Of per cent Of the
annual gross earnings and furnishing
free of 20 instruments for county
offices.
When the first application for a
franchise was made members of the
board held out for larger cash pay
ment, $4,000 being considered the right
amount. After months OF Intellectual
endeavor to reach an adjustment bids
were called for and the franchise
offered for sale.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
CHAMBER CANVASS
Is PROGRESSING
Oakland Body Expects
Greatly Increase Its
Membership

OAKLAND. March 30. Returns
from the arst half days work of the
big recruiting canvass of the city,
which is being made by the members
of the chamber of commerce. showed
that more than 200 new members had
already been pledged. This early sue
cess aroused the greatest enthusiasm
at the meeting of the captains md
staff officers of the chamber OF com
merce recruiting army this morning
and every one was confident that the
average of the first day would be
maintained and probably exceeded
throughout the remainder of the week.
DIVIDED INTO DISTRICTS
The city has been divided into dis
tricts for the convenience of the re-
cruiters, and practically every bust
ness and professional man in Oakland
who is not already a member of the
chamber will be visited before next
Sunday.
Hereafter the staff officers and cap
tains will meet in the chamber OF eoniS
merce rooms each morning at 10:3V
o'clock, and the reports of the new
members secured on the preceding day
will be recorded. The general feel
ing among the workers now is that
the goal of 5000 members Will be
reached within the week.
FAVOR HOME BIDDERS
At a meeting held this morning the
directors of the chamber Of commerce
decided to send a letter TO the board
of trustees of the Melrose school dis
trict, requesting them, when contracts
for school work are awarded, TO give
the preference to Alameda county
bidders, provided their estimates are
not too much in advance OF the bids
of outsiders This action was taken
upon report that the Melrose school
board was about to award contract
for "a new heating apparatus in one
OF the Melrose schools to a Chicago
firm, although its bid was only about
800 less than the lowest bid from
Alameda county.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
HOTEL BELLBOY HAS
A WILD NIGHT OF 1T
Charles Marshal Kicks in Door
and Awaits Developments

SAN RAFAEL, March 29.-Charles
Marshal. a bellboy at the Hotel Rafael
partook too freely from the flowing
bowl last night and as the result mis-
took the front door Of the home Of Mrs
r. W Bates for the main entrance to
The hostelry. He kicked in the panel
End then awaited developments. Mrs
Bates and her daughter were the only
persons in the house at the time. but
without 2 moments hesitation Mrs
Bates hurried TO the front, turned on the
hall light and single handed gave chase
10 Marshal. The bellboy left his cap
behind in his flight out of breath and
belligerent. he arrived at the. hotel
where he had trouble with the night
clerk, and this morning he left the en-
ploy OF the hotel. He was not arrested.
a. he proved that he was intent only on
getting into the hotel and to bed when
lie attempted TO enter the Bates home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
DIVORCE SECURED FROM
MAN WITH AFFINITY
Final Decree Entered in Case of
the Pattosiens

REDWOOD CITY. March 2s.-Judge
Buck has granted a final decree of di-
rorce TO Marie Pattosien from W. J.
pattosien. the furniture dealer of Six
feenth and Mission streets, San Fran
cisco. on account Of the bitter fight
vaged over the property of the busi-
l,essraan the granting of the final de-
cree has been delayed since last August
Pattosien. who owned fine country
home at San Mateo. caused sensation
shortly after the fire by discovering in
his stenographer. Miss Sophie Kneist,
an affinity with whom he fed to Cen
frai America. From there they trav-
oIed TO Europe and then back to SAN
Francisco Pattosien and his former
emplove have been living ar San Rafael
for some time. Under the modificat tion
of the decree Pattosien was relieved
from paying any further sums 10 his
tsrzasT wife ezesDt . balance Of SLIGO.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
MAKES PREPARATION
AFTER TWENTY YEARS
Man Who Used Dynamite Sends
Money and Confession
[Speeiol Dispatch 10 The Cain

SACRAMENTO March 29.-To receive
the confession of man who attempt
ed to blow him up with dynamite 20
years ago while mining in Nevada and
to be reimbursed in the sum of $3.50
for the damage caused to his house
in the explosion was the novel expert
ence of George w. Peltier, vice presi-
dent of the California national bank
today. George ]. Smith, mining man
of Reno, wrote the letter and confess
sion and told his intended victim after
20 years how he planned to kill him.
Religion has brought about the
change and caused Smith TO unbosom
the secret he has held so long. He
has been hidden by God. he wrote to
tell the story of his wrong and make
what amends he could be repaying Pei
tier for his loss and asking forgive
ness.
Peltier believes the man is fanatic.
but confirms the story of the attempt
ed dynamiting. He and w. Price
now of Los Angeles. were worlxin 2
mines in Tuscarora during the eighties.
when bad feeling arose with Smith
who claimed Peltier and Price were
taking ore from his claim by UNDER
ground. Smith, seeking revenge. con-
spired with his brother, Walter. to
dynamite Peltier and Price and put
eight sticks of dynamite under their
cabins. The intended victims Were in
jured. but not seriously.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
MOTHER COMING FOR
MINNESOTA COLLEGE GIRL
Clara Renning Feared TO Meet
Father Because She Failed

OAKLAND. March 29.-Mrs- Frank.
Renning. mother of Miss Clara Rem
ming, is on her way to Oakland to
take in charge the pretty 20 year Oil
Minnesota coed who is passing her
college vacation period in the custody
of the local police.
Chief Wilson wired east to the young
woman parents informing them that
he was holding the college girl; and
today received a reply from the mother.
Am coming after Clara Frances
Renning." the telegram read. Meet
me-"
Mrs. Renning is expected here to-
morrow or the next day Her daughter
has been In the city Jail for three days.
having been arrested as she left the
train which brought her to Oakland
from Minnesota She explained that
her reason for leaving the lake region
was her fear to face her father after
falling to pass her examinations he
having made sacrifices to defray her
college expenses.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
GILL WILL DISPOSES
OF 100000 ESTATE
Faithful Son Is Allowed Consid-
erable Sum of Money

OAKLAND. March 2s.--The will of
Edward GILL the pioneer nurseryman
was filed for probate today, disposing
of an estate valued at 100000 A
bequest of $4,000 was made to John
Gill, son, for his faithful attendance
and assistance to his father in carry
Ing on the business. Edward Clifford
Gill, another son. received no bequests
in the will. because his father had
given him seed store business To-
Gated in Oakland, besides giving him
of real estate for his business. The
nursery business was bequeathed in
equal parts to John Gill and to his
daughters, Sarah Isabella and Mary
Elizabeth Gill. Sarah Elizabeth Gill
was appointed executrix of the will.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
LACKS WORK AND
BECOMES FORGER
Former Soldier With Good Rec
ord Declares Hunger Drove
Him to Crime

BERKELEY. March 29.-Penniless
Stone, sergeant in company C of the
Fifth regiment of the national guard
of this city and a clerk by occupation.
forged check for $3.50 a few days
ago and presented it to the First
national bank. He received the cash.
but was apprehended by the police to-
day and will be prosecuted on a charge
Of forgery.
Captain George c. Pape. command
ing officer Of Stones company. was the
was drawn in favor of r. o. Grieg and
so indorsed. Pape did not recognize
the forgery at first and thought the
check was his.
When arrested Stone admitted the
forgery and declared that he had been
unable to secure work for several
months and that he was penniless and
pressed by creditors. Stone is said to
have a wife and family in New Falls.
n. J.
He has an excellent army record and
served in the Cuba and Philippine cam
paigns as a member OF the Eleventh
United States cavalry. He was given
a certificate OF meritorious conduct and
bravery for gallantry in a cyclone and
tornado which destroyed Camp Morrf-
son, island of Luzon, in 1901. He was
given an honorable discharge after
serving two enlistments and received
credentials for good character and
honesty.
Besides criminal action which will
be brought against him Captain Pape
declared that he would ask for Stone
dishonorabie discharge from the local
rd
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
CRAZED HINDU ALARMS
RESIDENTS OF ALAMEDA
Demented Man Attempts to
Commit Suicide in Street

ALAMEDA, March 2s.-Whetting a
15 inch knife on the palm of his left
hand and making motions as If he was
about to sever his head. a giant Hindu,
who is supposed to be demented, Great
ed great excitement this afternoon at
the corner Of Santa Clara avenue and
Park street
FIe was in the act Of drawing the
blade across his neck when the knife
was knocked from his hand by Patrol
man Charles z. Keyes, who had OBJ
served the threatening actions Of the
Hindu.
With the assistance of Detective G.
1T. Brown and several citizens. Keyes
took the Hindu into custody and locked
him in the city prison. The Hindu
speaks but little English. In a ram
bling way. which indicated that he may
lie insane. the Hindu said that he came
TO Alameda to look for his mother. sHe
refused TO give his name and is being
held at the city prison for observation
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
REALTY MANS SHOOTING
ENDANGERS TWO LIVES
Refuses to Explain FusiIIade
Fired in Street

OAKLAND. March 29.--Firing a shot
from heavy revolver at 1890 O'clock
tonight at Fifteenth and Clay streets
Milton yigoureaux, real estate agent,
endangered the lives of Mrs. J. O'Keefe
and her year old daughter, who were
entering their gateway a few feet
away.
Policemen Hodgkins and Dolan ran
to the place, which was at the rear
OF the city hail. and arrested Vigour-
eaux for carryingsa concealed weapon
He refused to explain his peculiar
prank to the police. but seemed greatly
worried over young woman who, he
shooting, but left before the police ar
rived.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
EBENEZER TROWER
TO BE BURIED TODAY
Funeral Services VIII Be in
Charge of MasOnS

OAKLAND. March 2e.-The funeral
ef Ebenezer Trower. who died in the
First Baptist church during an odd
Fellows service last night. viii be held
Al 2.s0 o'clock tomorrow from the
Masonic temple. Twelfth and Washing
Ton streets
The services viii be under the direc-
tion Of Oakland lodge No. 1SS. +. d
A NJ and orion Lodge No. 1888 l. ..
O. r.. viii attend the funeral In a
body. gathering at the temple at
o'clock.
Trower was native OF England.
aged 63 years. He was well known IN
fraternal circles. haVin- been mem
her Of the ODD Fellows and Masons for
several wears. He left seven children,
Rev. ". @. Trower Of Chicago. Charles
=. Trower Of Napa. Albert z. Frank
". and Violet Trower Mrs. J. H. Key
ser OF Oakland, and Mrs. J. +. Collier
Of Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
TROUBLE RESULTS OVER
REAL ESTATE DEAL
j. j. Hurley Must Face Jury in
the Superior Court

OAKLAND. March 2s.-J. J Hurley.
alias Preiss, who was trapped by De-
tective Kyle while closing an alleged
fraudulent real estate transaction, was
held for trial by Police Judge Smith
this morning. Bond was set at $4,000
or $4,000 cash bail.
Hurley was arrested several weeks
ago after a few days Of negotiating
with Matt Yanson of Tenth and Camp
bell streets. He offered a home for
$500 representing that he owned the
property. but had not the money TO re-
rair the roof. which was so leaky that
no tenant would dwell in the house
Suspicious Of the benevolent owner,
Yanson informed the police, without
breaking of his negotiations. Detec-
tive Kyle was detailed and hid In a
room of Yanson's house while $500 was
paid over to the suspected man by
Yanson. Then the arrest followed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
ENDS HIS LIFE WITH
DOSE OF STRYCHNINE
Otto johnson Gives Up the
Struggle With Adversely

SAUSALITO, March 29.-otto john
son, 4S years old, once a prosperous
contractor, but for the last two years
victim OF i'll health and unfortunate
circumstances, committed suicide to-
night by taking strychnine at local
lodging house. He leaves four chill
dren. His wife died year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
JAN1roR COMMITS

JANIToR COMMITS suICIDE-Palo Alto.
March 29.--Despondent because OF IN health
John c. Steiper janitor employed IN this city
for number OF years. committed suicide yes
terday by swallowing two ounces Of carbolic
acid and slashing his throat with 2 razor
bv wife.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30

wEDs REDWOOD CITY BELLE-Redwood
City, March 2e--Emil J. Kaleschke and Miss
Jessie Turner Of this place were quietly mar
ried Saturday evening in the presence OF only
few friends. Kalescbke is young businessmen
Of San Francisco and his bride is a Redwood
Cig girl. They Will make their home here.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30
wIrE ANp cH1Lp MuRpEREp-

WIFE AND CHILD MUHDEHED--trand Rap
ids March Pa double murder was committed
In Antrim county last night when the wife and
infant child of George HOPPER, farmer. were
hacked TO death with an Their decspitated
bodies were found in bed today by neighbors. A
posse found HOPPER, the husband and father,
hiding In the woods
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-30

For Thursday afternoon Mrs. e. III.
Ranjamin has asked coterie of friends
Ia luncheon and thimble bee, the affair
beinC one of a series at which Mrs.
BENJAMIN is entertaining during the
later season.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-24
MARKET AGAIN
TAKES RELAPSE
LIQUIDATION SENDS PRICES TO
LOW POINT
SLIGHT INTEREST MARKS DAYS
DEALINGS
Mackay Telegraph Stocks Rise Buoy
antIy During DwlndIlng Process OF
Railroad Securities - West
ern Union Affected
tRv Associated Press.1

NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-There was
some further liquidation at times in
today's stock market. When relieved
from this pressure prices tended to re-
cover, but the dealings dwindled to
such an extent as to reduce the days
total to the smallest figures in over
a week.
The day proved almost barren of
incidents and the market of very
light interest. In the period Of dull
ness, one or two specialties were picked
out for individual upward movements.
The telegraph stocks were an instance
Mackay companies rose buoyantly TO
new high record figures, accompanied
by rumors of intended dividend in
creases. Western Union bore 1t COM
pany and American Telegraph & Tele-
phone was affected to a less extent.
The movement in connection with
the stocks invariably gives rise 10
rumors of intended consolidation. Some
resistance to the depression was shown
by Pennsylvania, which recovered
briskly from yesterdays sharp decline
on rumors of a coming dividend IN
crease.
Money both on coll and time. seemed
to grow somewhat easier, perhaps as
a result of liquidation of stocks al
ready effected. 1t was reported, how
ever, that some further calling of
loans was being made both by the
banks and trust companies.
The currency movement was against
the banks still New York Exchange
at Chicago declined further to 30 cents
per $1,000 discount and shipments of
currency were resumed by the New
York banks to meet the requirements
thus produced in Chicago.
The money situation, in fact, was
accepted as the explanation of the re-
luctance of the speculation to take UP
its activities with vigor, even when
freed from the immediate pressure of
liquidation.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales
per value, $3,S68.00O. United States
were bonds unchanged on call.