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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
LIBERATrS BAND
LOUDLY APPLAUDEC
Opera Singers Also Receive
Hearty Approval at Idora
Park Sunday Concerts

Lberatis band and opera singers
gave their only Sunday concerts yester-
day afternoon and evening at Idora
park in Oakland before crowds of sew
eral thousand persons. There were
many in the audience who remembered
Liberati as the first cornetist with
Patrick Gilmore when that leader
brought his band TO San Francisco
many years ago, and the memory was
refreshed yesterday when Liberati, the
master of the cornet, played several
solos with all the old fire.
The band numbers, as usual, were
good, and the vocalists of the troupe
were roundly applauded. Their rendi-
ton of the sextet from Lucia" was
the six singers were called upon to
repeat the operate gem, and then were
encored twice more.
The reception given TO the march
numbers by the full so players In the
band, TO the cornet solos by the leader
and to the Operatic selections sung In
open air by the vocalists has been SO
marked that these features viii in
large part comprise the farewell con-
certs.
Liberati and his 20 musicians will
play at the park twice each day until
Wednesday evening, when the final con-
cert will be given.
A good program Will be heard to-
night. The quartet from "Rigoletto"
viii be sung by Mile. Katherine Klarer,
Nile. Alphyne de Aubrey, Luigi ella
and @. de Luchi. The band will repeat
the Second Hungarian Rhapsody" and
will also play a selection from Car
men and the overture from William
Tell"
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
EVENTS COUNTIES BORDERING THE BAY OF FRANCISCO
GIRLS STORY OF
ATTACK DOUBTED
Young Woman Who Figured in
Former Case jailed Until
Charge Is Investigated

OAKLAND. Aug. 22.-The arrest OF
San Leandro. at the corner OF Fifth and
Washington streets early this morn
ing on complaint of Severina Raimerez.
a IA year old girl, has recalled the case
Of Frank b. Adams. who was sent to
Folsom for so years on a criminal
charge preferred by the girl a year
ago. There has always existed a
strongly grounded doubt as to Adams
guilt. and when Losie was taken into
custody this morning he denied the
girls accusations so emphatically that
she also was placed under arrest and
is being held in detinue at the dsten-
tion home pending a searching inves-
tigation OF her story.
The girl called a policeman early this
morning and ordered him to arrest I.o-
sic. declaring that he had forced his
attentions upon her and had impor-
tuned her to accompany him 70 a room.
slapping her face and threatening to
kill her when she refused to obey him.
She said that the man accosted her in
the street as she was on her way home
from San Francisco.
Losie denied the girls statements and
said that she had accompanied him TO
Oakland from San Leandro. He admit
ted having slapped her. but said that
this was because she would not behave
herself in the street
The police are inclined to place lit
tie credence in the girls story.
January 80. 1908. she caused the ar
rest Of Frank Adams in San Leandro
for criminal assault. alleging that he
had enticed her to his home. Adams ad-
mitted that the girl had spent the night
az his home. but declared that she had
come there seeking shelter A Jury
found him guilty and he was sentenced
to 30 year term in prison 1t was af-
terward proved that bad blood had ex-
isred between the Raimerez girls
father and Adams prior to the night she
spent in his home
Captain OF Detectives Petersen saws
that he intends TO probe the girls story
before taking any action against Losie.
Both the man and the girl will be
held in detinue pending the outcome OF
the investigation
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
LOST" MAN SENDS
MESSAGE TO WIFE
Disappearance of Robert Post
Explained i'm Letter

BERKELEY. Aug 22.-The mystery
surrounding the disappearance of Rob-
ert Post, which has puzzled the police
since July I, when the matter was re-
ported by Mrs. Post, has been cleared
by a letter received yesterday and re-
ported to Chief of Police August voll-
mer
The letter reached Mrs. Post through
her father. j. T. Pullman. and came
from Spokane, where Post says that he
has good position.
Post admits that on the night of July
he drank a good deal. and becoming &
intoxicated was ashamed to return
home. Wandering about the thought
struck him to leave town, and he board
ed train for Spokane. On SOLDERING
uD he had no money, and being
ashamed to telegraph home, set to work
finding a position. He says he will re-
turn to Berkeley next week, and Mrs
Post, who is now visiting friends in
San Jose. will arrive at her fathers
home tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
SAYS BIBLE is NOT
GOOD FOR ALL AGES
B. Fay Mills Denies Scripture
Is Most Inspiring Book

OAKLAND. Aug. 22.-Benjamin Fay
Mills delivered an address tonight on
What I Think of the Bible" He said
in part:
There is no such thing as the re-
ligion of the bible The bible is a
history of the religious development of
one people. 1t teaches in different
parts various forms of religion, all the
way from polytheism and nature wor-
ship to the doctrines of Jesus and
Paulinism, in succession. 1t is wrong
to regard the bible as good in its en-
tirety and for all ages
Keep the whole book for the study
of scholars, and give us an expurgated
bible for the general public.
THE bible does not teach ultimate
theology. If we believe that God spoke
we ought not to deny that he still can
speak, and that his voice did not die
away amid the echoes of the Galilean
hills.
Other books rs a whole may be not
less inspiring, but more. The bulk of
1t inspires no man. Some of it inspires
equally with the greatest writings of
the world. but 1 find other books that
are as valuable in my experience"
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
MAY MOVE TERMINAL
POINT To PALO ALTO
Southern Pacific Reported Back
of Peninsula Line
Especial Dispatch 10 The CoHI

PALO ALTO, Aug. 22.-The deter
mination of the Southern Pacific COM
pany to proceed with plans for the de-
velopment of the passenger and freight
tranc OF the peninsula as outlined in
the articles of Incorporation of the Pc
ninsula railway company. which pro-
poses to cover this section of the state
with network of electric lines, has
been shown by the companys activity
during the last week in procuring
rights of way. Locally, the operations
of the eompanys agents have been con-
fined to obtaining a 40 foot strip on
the west side of the railroad track be-
tween this city and Mayfield With
the completion of this work the NOV
Ing of the terminal spur of the Los
Gatos Mayfeld line from the latter
place to this city is expected
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
ASSESSED VALUATION IN
SAUSALITO is $1,713,530
Report Filed With Town Truss
tees by Assessor Kipp
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

lOPecIot DtSpdtcn 10 ne Odui
SAUsALITO. Aug. ga report has
been filed with the town trustees by
Assessor John Kipp which shows that
Sausalito's assessed valuation Is S1,713.-
$50.
The report is on the assessment for
the current year and is divided as fol-
lows: City and town lots, ss50,315; i'm
provements, S691.1 .195: personal prop
erty. s17S,725; money, sS.495; total, ST.
71S,730, less deductions of S5,200 leaves
the assessed valuation at s1.713.530 The
mortgage interest is S1S9.0O0.
Town Engineer A. E. Roberts report
ed that tomorrow the water of the mu-
nicipal distributing system will be at
the service of all residents. whether on
the lower or higher levels. Three large
storage tanks. one on the $40 foot level.
one on the 400 foot and the third on the
223 foot level. are now completed and
filed with Lake Lagunitas water from
the Marin water and power company's
mains.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
WATERS OF BAY GIVE
UP BODY OF SUICIDE
Identified as Sanford Cava-
naugh, Missing Solicitor

ALAMEDA, Aug. 22-The body of a
man recovered from the bay off the
Alameda mole near the pier this morn
ing was Identified this afternoon by
c. A. Meyers of 212S Fillmore street.
San Francisco, as that of Sanford
Cavanaugh.
1t is supposed that Cavanaugh was
the man who jumped into the bay off
the pier last Tuesday night after try
ing twice TO throw himself under NOV
ing trains.
Meyers, who is photographer, said
that Cavanaugh had worked for him
as a photograph solicitor, and that the
last time that he saw him alive was
about three weeks ago. Meyers said
that Cavanaugh was a heavy drinker.
and that he had threatened to end his
life.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
SAN BRUNO IN CLASH
WITH SPRING VALLEY
People Of Suburb Desire Big
FIume Placed Under Ground
[SpeciaI Dispatch to The Call


SAN BRUNO, Aug. 22.-The residents
of this district have entered upon what
promises to be a prolonged struggle
with the Spring Valley water company,
the present strife being the culmina-
ton of years of bitter feeling over what
the citizens feel is an unwarranted
gra bling of public rights.
On the easterly side OF Ell Canine
real at this point the corporation main
tains its large San Francisco service
pipes above ground inclosed in an un-
slightly wooden boxing 10 save them
from the weather The location of the
fiuine is a great detriment to the prop
erty on that side of the county road. 1t
being impossible for lot owners to reach
their property without trouble.
The flume was first placed in position
when the corporation was the leading
spirit in county politics. but the OBJ
jectors say that legally the Spring VAL
ley has no rights TO the land and that
the present value of the obstructed
property is such that the flume must be
placed under ground
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
PONTIAC TRIBE WILL
INITIATE PALEFACES
San Francisco lodge to Have
Charge of Ceremonies

OAKLAND, Aug. 22-Pontiac tribe
No. 190, Improved Order, Red Men, will
quet afterward In Castle hall, Twelfth
and Franklin streets, next Wednesday y
evening.
The candidates will be initiated by
Awashtee tribe No. SO of San Francisco.
The Pontiac tribe officers are: James
T. Mahan, sachem; Max Wantel1. keeper
of wampum; C. H. Shepardson, past
chief of records
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
CHINESE BULLY SCARED
BY OWN BRASS KNUCKLES
Wong Kee, in Prison, Has Lost
Prestige as Bad Man

OAKLAND, Aug 22-wong Kee.
who is reputed to be the bully of Chi
natown. forgot that he was a bully
when he dropped pair of brass
knuckles in front Of Policeman Garga-
dennec, who was standing at the cor
ner of Second and Harrison streets,
last night, and took refuge in fng1ori-
Gus fight. Now his reputation as a
runner has dropped to the same level
with his reputation as a bully, ysor he
was quickly overhauled by the big po-
llceman and lodged in the city prison
on charge of carrying concealed
weapons. He will be tried In the po-
lice court tornorrow
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
FIRES SHOT AT DOOR;
PUTS THIEF TO ROUT
Man Awakened by a Night
ProwIer Uses Revolver

OAKLAND, Aug. 22.-Awakened by
the sound of some one fumbling at his
rear door shortly before IL o'clock last
evening, Gus Muradis of 413 Eighth
street reached for his revolver and fired
a shot point blank in the direction of
the sound.
He was rewarded by hearing a sharp
exclamation of pain in a bass tone, fol-
lowed by the sound of hurried footsteps
leading away from the house. When
Muradis reached the door the marauder
was nowhere to be seen.
Norton S. Monsorrat of 6441 Benvenue
avenue reported to the police that burg
lars broke into his house last night
and stole a set of carpenters tools.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
NEGRESS ARRESTED ON
SHOPLIFTING CHARGE
Stolen Articles Found i'm the
Woman's Possession

OAKLAND, Aug. PA negro worna n
who gave her name as J. Harper and
said that her home was in Seattle was
arrested by house detectives in Hale
Brothers store yesterday afternoon on a
charge Of shoplifting and turned over
70 the police. A number Of small a rtt-
cles which had been stolen from the
store were found in her possession. The
woman had a railroad ticket to SeatfIe
among her effects. and said that she had
planned TO start for the northern citv
today. She is held in detfnue at the
city prison.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
GUARDSMEN PREPARE
FOR BIG ENCAMPMENT
Four Companies of Battalion c
in Sham Battle

BERKELEY, Aug. 22.-In prepara-
ton for the big national guard en-
campment at Santa Cruz September IL
four companies of Battalion c of the
guardsmen assembled last night and
this afternoon in the hills north of
Berkeley for maneuvers, including
drills and exercises in tactics, as well
as q sham battle among the hills. in
which Company c of Berkeley defended
the camp against the other companies.
The battalion was under the COM
mand OF Major NJ. w. Simpson OF Com
pany 9 OF Alameda
Full camp was pitched and the men
carried the regulation knapsacks and
rifles.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
EVANGELIST TO HOLD
SERIES OF MEETINGS
Hugh E. Smith Will Preach in
Berkeley Church

BERKELEY, Aug. PA special Sc
ries of evangelistic meetings Will be
conducted throughout next week by
Rev. Hugh E. Smith, well known Los
Angeles divine, at the new College ave.
nue. church IN this city. The meetings
will begin on August %, with special
music. and the last one will be held on
September IL.
Smith is well known throughout the
state for the work he has done in
evangelistic meetings and will bring
with him q full choir. He will be as
sisted by John c. Gillette, pastor of the
church, and the regular church choir.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
RED MEN TEAMS TO
DRILL FOR A BANNER
Association of Tribes Formed in
Contra Costa County

RICHMOND, Aug. 22.-The Contra
Costa county tribes of the Improved
Order of Red Men have formed an asso-
citation to hold competitive drills. The
first contest of the degree teams will
take place at Richmond, but the date
has not been fixed.
A committee has been named to pur-
chase silk banner for the trophy.
and the first competition will take place
three weeks after the flag has been
obtained.
T. j. Shea is chairman and H. B. Kis-
ter secretary of the association.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
FRUITVALE LIBRARY
TO OPEN TOMORROW
Derby Estate Offers Site for
Permanent Building

FRUITvALE, Aug. 22.-The Fruit
vale public library will be opened to-
morrow in temporary location pro-
vided in a building belonging to the
Derby estate in East Fourteenth street
near Twenty-ninth avenue
Sixteen hundred books have been
placed on the shelves and 40 periodi-
calls and as many newspapers are pro-
vided.
The Derby estate has placed in esSs
crow a gift deed to lot adjoining the
temporary library. The trustees hope
to erect $4,000 building. The board
is composed OF t. S. Rossiter, George
Il. Lund and j. Fl. Riley The Librarian
is Miss Marie Masterson.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
UNITARIAN PASTOR
TO Go TO PALO ALTO
Rev. Clarence Reed Resigns
From Alameda Ministry

ALAMEDA, Aug. 22.-Rev. Clarence
Reed, pastor OF the Unitarian church,
announced at the services this morn
ing that he had decided to accept a
call to the Unitarian church of Palo
Alto and that he would sever his con-
nection with the local church on Octo-
Der 15
Rev. Mr.. Reed succeeded Rev. Chris
topher Ruess, now county probation
officer. in the pulpit of the Unitarian
church three years ago. He recently
returned with Mrs Reed from tour
OF Europe.
The minister says that his reason
for accepting the call to the Palo Alto
church is that he desires to be near
Stanford university, where he intends
to pursue studies along special lines.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
FOR PORTOLA FESTIVAL.
Native Sons and Daughters
Name Their Representatives

OAKLAND, Aug. 22.-The different
lodges of Native Sons and Native
Daughters of Oakland have appointed
their committees to confer with the
general POrtola festival committee in
San Francisco relative to the celebra-
tion. The committee areS
Athens parlor. n. S. G. We. T. Biven. I.
n Eewig. F. ". Anderson, Roy Z. Crossman
and D. L Wilson Jr
Piedmont parlor. n. S. G. w-Frauk Cad
dock, II; W. Oberg. Charles Muldowney J. r.
Luhr and James Solon-
Piedmont parlor. n. D. G. w.-Susfe A. Mar
tin. Carrie Hutchings. Lillian Afuden Jennie
Brashere and Addie Mosher.
Aloha parlor, n. d. G. W.-sfiss Louise
Wyekoh. Mrs Title Frick. Mrs. Taylor DR.
victory Derrick and Mrs. r. II. Hammond
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
WILL BUILD CHAPEL
IN NORTH BERKELEY
Money Is Pledged by Method
ist Episcopal Members

BERKELEY, Aug. 22.-Plans were
discussed this morning regarding the
erection of $4,000 chapel for the
Methodist Episcopal church in North
Berkeley on lot recently purchased by
the North Berkeley Methodists, who are
now holding services in temporary
quarters.
The lot is situated at the corner of
Walnut and Vine streets. near the busi-
ness portion of the north end, and is a
very convenient loca ation. The plans for
the new building call for shingled ex-
terror, and the edifice Will be fitted with
an organ.
The money necessary for the under
taking was reported either raised or
pledged at this mornings meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
POLICE BALL COMMITTEE
TO HOLD A MEETING
Preliminary Plans for Official
Function to Be Perfected

OAKLAND, Aug PA meeting of
the general committee on arragne-
ments for the police ball TO be held in
Piedmont rink on the evening of Octo-
Der Il viii be held tomorrow after
noon at o'clock.
The members OF the committee are
Detective Sergeant R. V McSorley.
chairman; Sergeants Walters and For
gle Detective Green, Patroimen Poul-
ter, Bracket, Gardiner. NJ Emigh, A.
. BOOK. Murphy, Pullman, Charles
Mccarthy George Green, Neddermah.
Sill, George DOolan. Thomas Gallagher.
j. r Flynn, Special officer Schumer
and Wagon Driver Hughes.
The proceeds from the ball will be
devoted to the widows and orphans
fund Of the police department.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
DEFAULTER WHO FAILED
TO JOIN ARMY. JAILED
Burlingame Man Arrested in
Monterey After Long Search
Special Dispatch TO The Call

BURLINGAME, Aug 22.-Theodore
Birtch. an. enploye of the Peninsula
market of this city who disappeared a
few weeks ago, leaving deficit in his
account of s175 and a suicidal note, was
captured at Monterey yesterday
Immediately on leaving here Birtch
made his way to Monterey and endeav-
ored to join the army. He had taken an
examination at the Monterey Presidio
and was about to be passed when a
slight deafness which was discovered
by the examiners spoiled his chances.
Birtch, who had been sleeping on a
beach under an old boat, was faint from
hunger and loss of sleep when arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
EXPECT FIGHT OVER
USE OF BENZOATE
Convention of Commissioners TO
Renew Controversy

DENVER. Colo. Aug. 22-Secrstarv
OF Agriculture Wilson and Dr. Harvey
w. Wiley. chief OF the bureau OF chem
istry, will be in Denver Tuesday to at
tend the annual convention OF food
commissioners. As a result. II Is ex-
pected that another controversy among
federal officials will be brought to
Denver. this time not over forestry and
irrigation. but over the use OF benzoate
of soda in food.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION CALLED
Second State District Meeting
in Big Basin
Special Dispatch 10 The CalIl

REDWOOD CITY, Aug. "a con-
ventlon of the second district OF the
California library association win be
held in the Big Basin September Ills.
The new county library system will be
one OF the main subjects of discussion.
The principal meeting will be held
Saturday night. the following day be-
ing set apart for individual preference.
except that the evening viii be de-
voted to a series OF informal campflre
talks
The second district OF the association
comprises the following counties Ala
media Excepting Alameda, Berkeley.
Mills College and Oakland). San Mateo-
Santa Clara. Santa Cruz, San Benito
and Monterey
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
Do You Rent Rooms, /,

If so you doubtless have some of
have room vacated just phone Kearny
SO and ask the ad man to call and get
little ad to be inserted In the Want
occupied again If you use The CARS
money making ad columns.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
AGED WAR VETERAN is
FOUND DEAD IN SHACK
G. A. r. RecEuse Succun1bs to
Attack of Heart Failure

ELMHURST, Aug. 22.-John Hamil-
ton, an aged G. A. r. veteran, was
found dead this morning in a little
shack, where he had lived alone for
some time past.
Heart disease is believed to have
been the cause of his DEATH
Hamilton was 10 years old. and leaves
several children in this community. The
body was taken to the Elmhurst branch
morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
MOTORCYCLIST HURLED
TO STREET BY AUTO
Escapes With Injury to Bridge
of His Nose

OAKLAND, Aug. 22.-while riding a
motorcycle near the corner OF Sixteenth
and Clay streets this afternoon George
p. Gibson of $40 Walsworth avenue
collidcd with an automobile and was
thrown violently to the pavement.
He was severely stunned and was
taken to the receiving hospital, where
it was found that his chief injury.
aside from shock, was a 1aceration of
the bridge of his nose.
Gibson admitted that he was riding
on the wrong side of the street.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23

POCKET PICKING ON FERRY-Oakland
Aug. 22.-Ernest R. Held of 4se Orchard street
reported this morning that he was robbed OF
valuable gold watch and chain while crossing
the bay from San Francisco to Oakland on the
O'Clock Key Route boat last evening.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
cIonnRuRsr MARnnNs az,

cLoUDBURsT MARooNs sHEEP-csnvon
City. Colo. Aug. 22--All day long a large force
OF men has been at work in the Royal gorge
clearing away the debris caused by last nights
cloudburst. A stock train containing 100
sheep was caught in the gorge BIZ the washonfs
and has been marooned there since
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23

BOY INJURED ON CAR-Oakland, Aug %
Victor Frey. II year old boy living at 1927
East Twentieth street while riding on an east
bound Twelfth street car near the corner OF
Twelfth and Madison streets, this afternoon
received a glancing blow on the head from
passing going in the opposite direction The
boy was taken TO the receiving hospital where
he was treated for severe scalp wound
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23
Taboe Excuraton

Southern ,Pacifc's popular outing
Francisco ferry depot by regular
trains August q and 2s. Round trim
$500, including railroad fare and de-
lightful steamer trip around the lake
Return by August 81. For details ask
agents Ticket Offices: Ss4 Market
street, Market street ferry depot and
Thirteenth and Franklin streets, Oak
land
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23

TALK OF IMPROVEMENTS -Elmhurst Aug.
22.-The board Of trade discussed means of pro-
viding street lighting system, an adequate
sewer system and free public library tonight
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-23

EXHIBITION OF CHILDRENs PETs-Ala-
media, Aug 22-An exhibition of children's pets
win be held October 1 and under the manage
ment OF the chamber OF commerce.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-08-10
LOOKS LIKE AN AMICAbLE
settlement IN CHICAGO

crisis between the rail-
Of
following between
both
partie to the
the q
II is
is possibility time will be
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-08-10
TO INSPECT
ARID LANDS
COMMITTEE ON IRRIGATION TO
MAKE TOUR BEGINNING THE
18TH AT BILLINGS-WILL
CONCLUDE IN NOVEMBER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The
committee on irrigation will soon
begin its inspection of lands in the
northwest for which reclamation
projects are under way.
The members of congress and the
committee will assemble at Chicago.
Senator Carter, of Wyoming, chair
man of the cammittee, and other
members who will make the trip are
Senators Warren, Wyoming, Cham
berlain, Oregon, Flint, California,
Painter, Kentucky and Borah, Idaho.
At Billings, Montana, ON August
IS, Secretary Ballinger of the In
terror department and Director
Newell of the Reclamation service
will join the committee and accom-
pany it upon its mission.
About one half of the work map
ped out for this committee will be
completed this month. The inpec-
ton of lands will then be dis
continued until November, when it
will be resumed, with Seattle as the
starting point.