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The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
CAST IS SELECTED
FOR JUNIOR PLAY
College Thespians Named for
Class Day Performance at
State University

BERKELEY, Oct. 27.--After a series
of tryouts throughout the week the
cast of the junior farce which will be
staged by the class of 1911 of the uni
versity has been selected. On ac-
count of the large number of per-
formers, many students who are un-
known as college thespians will have
a chance to make regulations for them
selves. In the cast will also be seen
few students who haye appeared
several times before college footlights.
The tryouts committee, consisting Of
Frank Matthew, Frederick T. Blanch-
ard, DR.. G. A. Smithson and Rose
Scmidt, have announced the following
cast for the curtain raiser: Bob Mad
den. Noble Hamilton; Jack Davis, c..
B. Humphrey; Madden senior, Charles
Kaseh; Skinney, the postman, George
Burnham;' Dig, w. G. Donald; first
junior. j. w. Barnett; second junior.
D. T. Babcock; Peggy Davis, Miss Ruth
Fuller; Barbara Watt, Miss Marion
MITCHELL; Maria, Miss Edna Higgins;
Mrs. Madden. Miss Cheryl Merrill, and
Pelican, Miss Georgia Mccoy.
Farce: Roberts, George B. Fields:
Bates. L. r. McF'ie; Doolittel. E. G. Gay
lord; Howe, A. ]. Sturtevant; Paine. w.
H. Greenlaw; Swift, r. w. Simpson;
Jones, ]. II. Cation; Kidder, William
A. 0'Kelley; Pease, George Manship:
Ducken. J.. E. Barrieua; Dorothy, Miss
Leigh Stafford; Hazel. Miss Antoinette
Miklau; Mrs. Wilson, Miss Jeanette
Miller; Miss Norris, Miss Edna O'Con-
nor; Mrs. Duckem, Miss Mabel Clinch;
Nora. Miss Anne Hunt
Others will be added to the casts of
the farce and curtain raiser
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
LAKE COUNTY TENOR
A RIVAL OF CARUS0
George Piner Returns From
Europe and Sings in Oakland

OAKLAND. oct. 27.-California has
produced a rival TO the great Caruso
in the person of George Piner. young
tenor. native of Lake county and MEM
Der Of a pioneer family of Kelseyville.
such is the story which comes from
Europe under the authority of one of
the create living masters of the
voice, Edouard de Reszke, with whom
Piner has studied for the last four
years.
Today, for the first time since his
return from abroad. Piner gave a public
recital. though merely informal, be-
fore the pupils of the Oakland high
school.
This was at the request of Miss Har-
riet Rice of Hayward, who has just
been appointed temporary instructor OF
music in the Oakland schools. She
discovered Piner some years ago in
his. Lake county home while on va
cation trip.
The young mans remarkable voice
attracted Miss Rice's attention. She
persuaded him to go to San Francisco
where he should be heard by prominent
musicians. The result of the visit was
Piner's departure for Europe
For a year of the four that he has
devoted 10 his musical studies Piner
was member of his masters house
hold
He viii be the greatest living
tenor declared the great operate star
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
De LANCfY TRIAL
ACTUALLY BEGINS
DOnahue Makes Opening State
ment to Jury, and George
Gray Is First Witness

OAKLAND, oct. 27.-Making specific
charges Of feionies and citing proof
that would be offered. District Attorney
". II. Donahue in an opening state
ment 10 the jury in Judge Browns
court today fred the first gun of the
actual trial of Attorney John S de Lam
cey. De Lancey, under eight indict-
nents. is being tried on the one which
Rcuses him of embezzling a certificate
of deposit for $4,000 belonging to the
estate of George Hite Cook, which he
handled in September. 1907, while legal
adviser for former Public Administra-
tor George Gray.
Outlining the case Donahue said that
the certificate was given to De Lancey
by Gray with Instructions to deposit it
10 the oficial account, and that instead
De Lsncey deposited it TO his own pri-
rste account. Later he was said to
have erased the figure 10 from the Off
ciaI register. to have falsified this
semiannual account twice, and TO have
sworn falsely in depositing a small
amount of cash belonging to the estate
with the county treasury. As parai-
lei case Donahue stated that De Lancey
had pursued the same course with q
certificate of deposit for $1,000 belong
ing to the estate Of c. Armand, with the
exception that he was said to have de-
posted the certificate to the credit OF
his wife Erasion and faisifcation Of
records were also declared to have been
resorted TO in this instance, as IN the
Cook case TO cover traces of embezzle-
asnent
The testimony of handwriting experts
Z o show that the figures erased were IN
DE Lancey's handwriting, that the al
eyed false entries in the records were
!. his handwriting and that he had
been at special pains to attend to the
accounting OF these two estates while
that Of others was intrusted to assist
ants, viii be introduced. according TO
Donshue's statement He closed after
talking nearly two hours.
Former Public Administrator George
Gray was the first witness. Assistant
District Attorney Hynes undertook
Grays direct examination. Bankbooks,
certificates Of deposit, official records
and statements were filed as exhibits
during the course of the afternoon.
Gray stated positively that he had in
structed De Lancey to place the
$4,000 certificate to the official account
Of the public administrator, and that in
aot doing so De Laneey had exceeded
his rights and violated his instructions.
Gray also testified that no inventory
Of the Cook estate had been fled until
after his own resignation from office,
a circumstance which the prosecution
used 10 show that De Lancey neg
lected A duty which the law orders
within 30 days after the issuance of
letters testamentary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
PLEADS FOR PROBATION
AFTER ADMITTING Gull I
Man Who Robbed Fellow Lodge
Member Seeks Mercy

OAKLAND. Oct. 27.-Hard luck
stories touchingly told and the display
of herO's badge brought James Rem
denell before Judge Brown today with
q plea Of guilty to a charge of grand
larceny He was captured at Toledo,
O., after robbing A. ]. Foster, a
brother member Of the Knights of Co
lumbus, Of sls7 when they occupied a
room together in Oakland. Rendenell
asked to be placed on probation. and
the case was referred for a report.
Rendenell had two days excitement,
securing several loans from members of
the police and fire departments by
showing the fire hero badge won at
Youngstown. o., and indulging in a
trip through Chinatown before meeting
Foster and arranging to spend tlfe
night with him. His arrest was due TO
efforts OF the Knights of Columbus TO
locate him after leaving here
Charles Thomas, an iron molder,
pleaded guilty TO a charge of burglary
today and was sentenced by Judge
Brown to five years in the penitentiary
at San Quentin He explained that he
was crazed with drink.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
SOCIETY PREPARES
FOR FABIOLA BENEFIT
Spectacular Ballet Will Form
Part of Program

OAKLAND. Oct. 27.-Society Is busy
preparing for the Fabiola hospital
benefit, which is to be given next Tues
day evening at Ye Liberty theater.
The entire program is TO be in three
parts. The first part will consist of
The Pagoda of Flowers" musical
drama; Thirty Minutes of Musical
Mirth," and a spectacular ballet acted
to music from The Bells of Corne-
yille.''
Seats are now on sale at Sherman,
Clay & Co. and Kohler & Chase. The
cast for the 'Pagoda of Flowers" is as
follows:
oornaIa, a young priest formerly betrothed to
Ma Moo. LoWell heunelu
Chit Maung, college boy. Carl Edwin Anderson
Ma Nee, flower seller in the pagoda
....t............Mr Mrs. Grace Davis Northrup
Ma Moo, village girl. Miss George Cope
Villagers and Worshipers
Sopranos-Mss Ruth Thompson. Miss Ethel
Ostrander. Miss Virginia Pinkston. Miss Helen
Allen Miss SevilIa Hayden, Miss Katherine
Altos-Miss Hattie Gray, Miss Edith Warner,
Miss Gertrude Bell, Miss Florence Camp, Miss
Helen Maddern.
Tenors-Earl Barton Mr.. Cass, DR.. Fred Will
kins Mr.. Phillips. Hal Allen.
Bassos-Austfn Sperry, Charles Robinson, Wal
ton Webb, Russell Countryman. Mr.. Ham, oren
Chambiin.
scene-PIatform Of the Sheve Dsgon pagcda.
Musical director Paul Steindorf.
Staged by Miss George Cope.
Mrs Lowell Redfeld, pianist
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES OF SAN FRANCISCO
BROTHERS CATCH
BURGLAR IN HOME
Overpower Intruder During the
Early Morning Hours and
Hand Him to the Police

OAKLAND. Oct. 27.-Henry Leggen,
alias LigiIly, 81 years of age, was cap
tured at o'clock this morning in
Rigus Rodrigues' home at 1875 Fifth
street by Rodriguez and his two broth
ers. Jose and Manuel. The young man
had taken OF his shoes and crawled
through a window into the place. He
was heard by the brothers. who over
powered him and summoned Patrolmaa
Pullman.
The prisoner has been charged with
burglary and will be arraigned in ths
police court tomorrow morning. Mean-
while the police are Investigating Leg
gems record
l. WesoIo Of 107 Davis street. san
Leandro, reported to the police tha4
clothing worth $25 had been stoleu
from him.
Miss Anita Hulin Of Alameda lost =
purse containing cash and jewels In =
Broadway candy store.
Z. A Jansen of 146 Shrader street,
San Francisco. reported that $50 worth
of building material was stolen iasg
night from a new building at Caldaa
and Santa Rey avenues
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
PLAN A CARNIVAL
ON new HIGHWAY
Point Richmond Residents Pre-
pare Big Celebration for
Opening of Avenue

POINT RICHMOND. Oct 27.-Prep-
carnival and celebration of the COM
pletion of Macdonald avenue to be
given under the auspices of Richmond
volunteer fire company No. 2. The
date for the celebration is Novem-
Der 20. Saturday night, at which time
the Clark & Henery construction opm-
pany expect to have completed one
of the finest thofoughfares in Califor-
MIA of asphaltum, with its sidewalks
and the East Shore and Suburban rail-
way main car tracks. The contract
when completed calls for an expendi-
ture Of s15o.oo0, while the East Shore
and Suburban railway expense will be
an additional $4,000; the expense of
the Southern Pacific $4,000, and the
santa Fe about an equal sum.
The Richmond union district high
school stands near Macdonald avenue
and cost completed $4,000. Three
other school buildings on the east side
cost $4,000. The Carnegie library,
just north of the avenue, now building,
win cost s17,500 With one main over
land depot on either end of the avenue
and another south makes it very con-
venient for freight handling through
out the city.
On the completion of this street the
f1remen conceived the idea of the cele-
bratlon and Martin Kelley, a promi-
nent member of the East Side club.
has matters in charge. good time
is the feature of the occasion and free
dom from restraint, but there will be
brief formal opening. Mayor j. b.
Willis Will open the celebration with
an address of welcome after he has
pressed the button that lights the
avenue with maze of incandescents.
Chief James McMullen of fire COM
pany No. will give a brief response
after receiving the keys from the
mayor. After a brief program, invo-
cation, reading of the declaration of
independence, the Lords prayer,
Mayor Mott of Oakland, it is expected,
will address the assemblage on I'M
provements. A chorus will be rem
dered by the pupils of Richmond
There is to be a parade. In automo-
biles will ride at the head the city
councilmen, followed by the Clark &
Henery construction company's out
fit; all the Richmond bands, drum
corps and bugle corps; lodges in re-
gallo; five tribes of Red Men of Con-
ira Costa county. the Eagles. all the
nre companies or Richmond, the nor
ribles and other clownish spectacles;
the Juvenile rough riders, the Sons
of Daniel Boone with mascots. The
parade will include a march of school
children. each carrying an American
flag.
On the smooth asphalt will be danc-
ing and games the whole length of the
street; sack races, foot races, egg
races and the like. At midnight a
ha rtan mil he
vision will be made for guests. The
feature of the carnival in costumes
will be kept UP for hours. Many Wis
itors are expected.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
STUDENT OVERCOME BY
JOY AT JURY'S VERDICT
Acquitted on Burglary Charge.
Youth Grows Faint

OAKLAND, Oct. 27.-Robert A. Meyer,
a student of architecture at San Fran
cisco. wept and grew faint with joy in
Judge Murphey's court today when q
jury acquitted him of charge of at
tempted burglary. Meyer was arrested
in an apartment house at Fifteenth
and jackson streets, where he said he
had entered a room looking for a friend
who had invited him to call.
The room was occupied by E. L. Pea
cock. who testified that he had con-
siderable jewelry on top OF the dresser
and saw Meyer opening drawers.
Meyer had stolen nothing and the evil
dence substantfated his expiana ton of
entering the room by mistake.
Attorney z. z. Gehring, who defend
ed Meyers, was. engaged two days ago,
after his former counsel had with
drawn from the case. Meyers nervous
condition made IL probable that he
would have collapsed had he been found
guilty and on acQuittal he was unable
to articulate
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
SAN JOSE MASONS TO
VISIT ALAMEDA CHAPTER
Guests to See Isle City in Auto.
mobiles

ALAMEDA, Oct. 27.-Howard chaps
ter OF Royal Arch Masens of San jose
will visit Alameda chapter SATURDAY.
night and the largest assemblage Of
Masons in the history OF this city Is
expected.
The Garden City delegation will ar
rive on a special train. The visitors
will be met at the depot by the local
reception committee with automobiles
and will be shown over the city.
Special invitations have been ex-
tended to all OF the chapters in the
cities about the bay. The fourth de-
gree in the ancient York rite OF Free
Masonry viii be conferred. Following
the degree work there will be a ban
quet at which o. Riehl. high priest OF
Alameda chapter, will be toastmaster.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Oct 2T.--The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Hugo Michel. Is, Alameda, and Alice Hen
ratty. 30, Oakland.
Andrew Knielinr, 50, and Marie cornellier. 2s,
both OF oakland.
Pete. Bennett, ss and Margaret Higgins. 70,
both OF Oakland
George r. Miller. -. and Mamie smatbers.
"a both of San Francieco
Harry L. Phinney. IS. San Francisco and
Bessie Eager. 2i. Oakland.
Walter ID. Yoakum, IS. San Francisco, and
Florence l.. Mack. 22, Oakland.
Arthur Butler. 81. and Ruby Brightman. %,
both of san Francisco.
Robert Smith, 2S San Francisco. and Catherine
Preacr. 2S. Alameda.
( John =. Chase. "a Berkeley. and Mary Birk-
hefer. Is. fsHernevlle.
John csrdozA;; ss San Francisco. and Mary
Sorenzo, %, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
BOOSTS PLAN FOR
new INf|RMARY
Grand Jury Appoints Committee
to Aid Supervisors in
Financing Scheme

OAKLAND, Oct. 27.-The grand jury
pervisors in the preliminary steps of
financing the contemplated reconstruc-
tion of the county inf7rmary, according
to an announcement made today after
the board had conferred with the in
quisitors.
A committee consisting of John A.
Beckwith, e. I'll. Benjamin, III. {. Kid
der and Foreman Porter was appointed
to work out the details with the board.
The grand jury members favor bond
issue for S500o0e, but the subject VIII
be thoroughly discussed before the SUI
peryisors commit themselves to any
line of action.
One of the earliest steps which was
talked over today was the calling for
plans to be submitted in competition for
the new infirmary, the plans chosen
to be purchased for $4,000 and the sec
ond best set to be purchased for $4,000.
The competition, If arranged, will be
open to architects all over the country
and a competent committee of archi-
tects will be formed to Judge.
A recent visit paid by the grand jury
to the infirmary convinced that oody
Of the inadequacy of the buildings,
shacks and tents which have been pro-
vided in piecemea1 fashion for the IN
mates. The cost of administering such
an institution would be greatly re-
duced, it was believed, If the buildings
were modern and were scientifically
grouped. A count showed 81 struet-
ures, ranging from q remodeled farm
house down to the veriest shack, ana
exclusive of tents.
City Building Inspector George Towle
and Fire Warden George Mcdonald
were asked about fire risks in nickel
odeons.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
BUFFERS FAMILY
CLOSES MANSION
Heirs Leave Alta Vista, Scene of
Former Social Activity at
Upper Piedmont

OAKLAND, Oct. 27.-Alta Vista, the
mansion in upper Piedmont which was
the residence for years Of the Henry A
Buffers family. has been closed in con-
sequence OF Mrs. Henry Buffers death
Members of the family, including Mrs
Georgiana. Cook, young Henry But
ters, Miss Marie Buffers and Miss Mar
guerite Buffers, have taken up their
residence FOR the present with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Augustus Bray at their
Piedmont villa.
Mrs. Bray was a daughter of Mrs.
Buffers by a former marriage. Mr. and
Mrs. j. Pauldins Edwards, formerly
Miss Dolly Tarpey. were guests at the
Bray home during the Portola festivf-
ties They have returned to Chico
The closing of Alta Vista revfves men,
cries of many large social affairs which
were given there during the years that
preceded the separation OF Henry But
ters and his wife, who passed away
several months after his demise. 1t Is
understood among the family friends
that the big mansion was closed on ac-
count OF the complications which have
arisen over the estate of Mrs. Buffers
She was given the property by her
husband years ago. In her Will she
gave IL back to Buffers during his life
time and upon her husbands death it
was to go to their son. Henry A. But
ters Jr.
No change was made in the will
touching those provisions, although
Buffers death preceded that OF his
wife. Young Buffers income from the
estates of his father and mother, dxed
altogether at $500 a month, was not
considered sufficient to warrant the
family in maintaining Alta Vista un-
der the heavy expense that would be
necessary should it be kept open.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
PRINTER EMBALMS
VIEWS IN RECORDS
Dispute With Auto Insurance
Company Now Imperishable

OAKLAND, Oct. 37.-Admitting the
fraiity of human existence, r. S. Kiteh-
ener, in giving Attorney Edward r.
Eliassen the right to represent him in
dispute with an automobile insurance
company, has placed long correspond
ence in the hles at the county record
er's office.
Kitchener had his automobile dam
aged by fire and was unable 10 agree
to an adjustment OF the loss or the
replacing of damaged uphoIstering.
The exchange of letters was fully
recorded, as Kitchener explained to
Eliassen that he might die over night
and defeat his purpose of lighting to
the last ditch. His arguments on the
subject of patching the uphelstering
with material of the same kind aided
In filling IL pages of closely written
records. Kitchener is printer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
OBJECTS TO TREES
THAT LINE STREETS
University Botanist Says Coun-
Gil Should Employ Skilled
Forester for City

BERKELEY, Oct. 27.-That the
streets of Berkeley were hodge podge
of trees and shrubs and that city
warden or city forester should be ap-
pointed by the council for the syste-
matte planting of trees was the, ad-
vice given to Commissioner W. F. Nc
CIure by Prof. w. L. Jepson of the de-
partment of botany of the university
in reply to request for suggestions
for the Identification OF the city.
The university scientist declared
that sufficient attention had not been
paid to the planting of trees and flow
ers by Individual property owners and
that the matter should be under mu-
nicipal supervision.
AGAINST EvERGREENs AND PALMS
Professor Jepson declared that the
trees Of a street should be of similar
species and planted at intervals of not
less than so and not more than 100
feet He recommended deciduous trees
and declared that he was unaitefaoly
opposed to evergreens. He continues
For entirely different reasons 1 am more tnnn
unalterably opposed, IL possible. to palms and
dragon trees upon the streets. There 10 needed
uron our narrow streets the grace OF brancnihe
trees in order to relieve the rigfdity or stFeet
lines. Dragon trees are nothing more tnan snsv-
ing brushes stuck up on end. Palms IN our
streets are only little more than rigid poles OF
similar character, spd they are extremely. op-
noxious because OF obstructing sidewalks ana IN
Juring peoples eyes.
TREES THAT ARE SUITABLE
AS to the trees which are especially
adapted for planting in the streets
of this city. both on account OF the
climate and their beauty, Professor
Jepson said:
The Scotch elm is exceedingly desifanie
tree and is not so far as ! know, open TO the
objections made against the cork elm on account
of suckering. The American elm, while beau
tiful tree, should not be used here because IT Is
Another highly successful street tree is tbs
the matter of the selection OF trees Is one OF 9
special and detailed survey
Nearly all the naples. including our own DIG
leaf or Oregon maple do exceedingly well upon
our streets. readily adapting themselves to tne
and making fine showing in few Years II
too thick, they are very clean. both In growth
and habit and are very reliable
The Carolina poplar is a surprisingly splendid
street tree. there being fine examples on upper
Dwight way.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
CADETS ARE PREPARING
FOR BIG ANNUAL BALL
Committee Striving to Make
Dance q Memorable One

OAKLAND, Oct. 27.--Company N,
First regiment, League of the Cross
cadets, is making elaborate prepara-
tions for its thirteenth annual ball,
which will be held at Maple hall No
vember 16. The committee in charge of
the affair is making every effort to
make the coming ball the most sue
cessfuI one of all. Special attention is
being paid to the music and decora-
tions. The committee of arrangements
consists of Sergeant A. j. Silva, chair
man: Sergeant j. j. Carey, Corporal d.
w. Cronin and Privates E. Martin, ".
p. Sexton. f. A. Cullen, FRANK Flynn
and A. s. PIotz
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
PIONEER MINING MAN
OF NEVADA Is DEAD
Founder of Pacific Consolidated
Dies at Fruitvale

FRUITVALE. Oct 27-Sydney G.
Weston, pioneer Nevada mining man.
died yesterday at the Lowell sanatorium
after lingering illness. Death was
due to heart failure, induced by general
breakdown.
Weston was born in Scotland in 1894
and was educated in ST. Andrews coll
lege- He came to the United States
while young, and settled in Nevada
nearly 40 years ago. For 35 years he
was a resident OF E1ko, New. and was
the founder of the Pacific consolidated
mines company. of which he was the
principal owner.
He amassed a fortune from this min
ing venture Three years ago he settled
in Fruitvale. He was q member OF the
Reno lodge of Eslks. A widow, a son
and daughter survive him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
For Baby's Skin

nomicai method Of nreservin1 1urifv;rv
and beautifying bsby's delicate skin,
scalp and hair is the constant use Of
Cuticura Soap. assisted. when necessary,
by gentle applications Of Cuticura 0int-
ment. For rashes. itchings, infiamma-
ticns and chaflngs Of Infants, children
and adults. as well a. for shaving sham
pcoing sanative. antiseptic cleansing
and al purposes Of the toilet, bath and
nursery Guticura Soap and Ointment
are unrivaled
Cutcurs Soap tz5c-l. Cuticurs Ointment (S6cO
And Cuticqza Reseivenf {50c.} Cor In the torn ef
Sncsolsfe coated Pulls. z5s. par vial Of eo) are sold
tnfouxlous tne world Potter Drug Chem. Corr.
6ole Fyops- l3t Columbus Ave. Bosfcn, Mass
9H3%pags cuticuy, Hock. matted rss, girinR De-
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-28
SEWER WORK
FOR WINTER RAINFALL
Board of Public Works Accepts
Several Drains

OAKLAND. Oct 27.-City Engineer
Turner reported at the meeting of the
board OF public works this morning
that for the first time in many years
the storm and sanitary sewers in the
city are ready for winter transforms.
The board accepted final work on
several OF the ducts on which work was
commenced under the appropriations of
the last fiscal year. The list Of con-
tracts is now closed with the exception
Of the Twelfth street dam and Grand
avenue culverts and the eastward ex-
tension Of the Twenty-second street
sewer. which. though uncompleted.s wiz
not impede the effectiveness of the
drainage system.
The board formally accepted the high
pressure pumping plant building at
fae willows. which was erected by the
Healy-Tibbifs company for the auxil-
larry salt water IRE system.