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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
MOTORISTS ARE TO
HOLD RACE MEET
Reliance Athletic Club Plans for
Races at EmeryviIle Track
July 5

OAKLAND, June 26.-Anticipating
the automobile race meeting to be held
at the Emeryville track July 5 under
the auspices of the Reliance athletic
club, an automobile parade viii be held
Saturday night of next week. 1t is
being planned by Robert w. MARYLAND,
president of the Automobile trade as
ISOLATION of Alameda county and auto
mobile commissioner of the races July
5, and Walter B. Fawcett, president of
the Reliance club They have the in
dorsement of the chamber of commerce
and the Merchants exchange. +
The parade will be an ambitious un-
dertaking and is given strong i'm
petus in the announcement from the
trade association that they have al
ready arranged for 90 machines to par
ticipate. Members of the two CONNER
, cial bodies will urge all automobile
owners to join in making it the most
pretentious event of it's kind that Oak
land has known.
VALUABLE PRIZES OFFERED
Prizes will be offered for the most
artistic effect in decoration as well as
for the grotesque. The parade will be
in charge of Grand Marshal Robert w.
MARYLAND, assisted by the following
aids: w. l.. Loos, i. L. Gummow, Carl
Christensen, K A. Kerr, III. Tallman
and j. w. Quinn.
The parade will form in Telegraph
avenue. north of Seventeenth street, at
8 o'clock, moving in Seventeenth street
to San Pablo avenue, to Fourteenth
street. to Washington, to Eighth. to
Broadway, to the f1agpole at the inter
section of Broadway and Telegraph
avenue
The committee appointed consists of
p. N Hanrahan, p. Kisich, Theodore
Gier, w. II. George, DR.. John f. Sla-
vich, D. Mclaughlin, Eddie Smith and
Robert W. MARYLAND.
An interesting feature of the races
will be the opportunity given for the
settlement of individual friendly dis
putes over the supremacy of automo-
biIes and skill in driving. number
of these races are being arranged and
will probably prove exciting in the
sportsmanlike animus of the contests
and the added incentive of trophies Of
fered by the Reliance club.
WILL SETTLE DISPUTE
One of these events in particular is
being talked of among enthusiasts 1t
will be between K 7. Romie of the
Pacific auto machine works and l.. II.
Gummow of the keystone garage COM
pany Romie is the possessor of a
sparkling device which he claims will
give 20 per cent more power than any
other known method of ignition. This
claim is disputed by Gummow, who
says the Romie device will do no more
than the magnetic he has. Their dis
pute will be settled on the track and
to the winner will go a cup.
Another contest follows upon the
challenge of Cliff MathewSon, manager
of the Diamond rubber company, to
George McKfnnin. Mathewson will run
40 Chalmers against McKinnon'
Mathewson runabout. McKinnon has
accepted the challenge and the Re-
uance club will give the winner cup.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
GODDESS GENEVA
APPOINTS RIVAL
Ruler of Alameda Fourth of July
Celebration TO Be Assisted by
Unsuccessful Competitor

ALAMEDA. June ee.-Miss Geneva
Els. who has been elected goddess Of
liberty for che fourth of July celebra-
ton. today appointed as lady of honor
Miss Emma Giersch, her nearest COM
petitor in the race. for the honor of
being goddess. Miss Giersch accepted
the invitation.
New features for the celebration,
which will be the largest held in Ala
media for years. are being suggested
;,daiiy and many Of them are being
adopted. One Of the latest is CREASED
pig which VIII be turned loose among
the crowd. An athletic program is
being prepared
The court OF the goddess Of liberty
viii be composed of the following; Miss
: Fuma. Giersch. Miss Rose Diercks. Miss
. Lillian Evans. Miss Eta Warner, Miss
Ruth Astiz, Miss Charlotte Astiz and
Miss Viola Houck
The following is the official program:
l2tIp. m.-Bsby contest. Lincoln park
f.ls p. n-Iiterary exercises al Lincoln park
1 10 $50 p. m.-League baseball game between
Alameda Aerts and Fruitvale al hecreauoh
park. Free for all
o.3o r. n-Bicycle races. starting at Sherman
street and Central avenue; finish at Lincoln PARK
, 2:sO 10 $50 p. m.-Band concert at Lincoln
$50 2. m-Grand athletic meet; Geld and
track events and Marathon race.
$50 o. m.-Grsnd fireworks display on the
tidal canal east Of the Fruitvsle bridge.
g o. NAVAL battle the tidal canal east
of the Fruitvale bridge
10 Q. ma resumption Of fireworks display
+ 10 p p. m.-Bsnd concert at the midway in
Park street between Santa Clara and Central
avenues. Midway comprising latest and most up
TO date amusement features. covering entire va
cant property on east side Of Park street be
tween Santa Clara and Central avenues. VIII
open July / and continue 10 and including
July .
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
THREE AFFINITIES
OWNED BY BORST
Wife Sends Cross Complaint
Against Him All the Way
From Kentucky

OAKLAND, June 26.-Three afinities
are named by Mrs. Anna Borst of Day
ton, KY, as the disturbers of her
matrimonial felicity All the way from
Kentucky Mrs: Borst sent cross COM
plant to her husbands suit for di-
vorce. According to its terms Borst
had a soulmate in several towns. Anna
Kennedy of Parkersburg, w. Va, was
one of them; Clara Elwood of Elwood,
Ind, was another. while Elizabeth
Brighton of Cincinnati was the third.
On these and other women whom Mrs.
Borst does not name, he spent his
money, she says, to the neglect of her
self and their two minor children.
Borst is marble cutter capable of
earning $500 a month"; his wife says.
He sued for divorce in May of this year,
alleging that his wife had deserted him.
Today Mrs. Borst's reply TO his suit
came, in which she declares that he,
and not She did the deserving. She
asks the court to allow her 500 a
month alimony
Mrs. Alice NJ, Conrad's schoolboy
lover came back to her during her hus-
bands absence. was the story that
the latter, William G. Conrad of Ala
media, told the court. He secured an
1nter1OCuIOry decree or divorce TO-DAY.
He said that he left his wife in Genoa.
Neb.. where they were married, and
some time after his departure learned
that she had decamped with her old
flame
Suit for divorce was begun today bY
Ida Nudge against Bertran G. w. Nudge
on the ground of desertion.
Seven years of slavery as barber
was the experience that Mrs. Flora j.
n
of her husbands orders, according to
her story She was granted an inter
locutory decree of divorce today by
Judge Harris.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
HONOR A VENERATED
EASTERN STAR WOMAN
Birthday Anniversary of Past
Grand Matron Partridge

OAKLAND. June 2e.-The .fortieth
anniversary Of her arrival in Oakland
and the seventy-ffth birthday ami
versary OF Mrs. A. p. Partridge were
celebrated by the friends of the ven
cradle woman last evening at recep-
ton at Union street Presbyterian
church An informal musical program,
with felicitous addresses of congrat-
ulation. was among the happy incidents
OF the evening. Mrs. Partridge was
the recipient of many tokens of love
and friendship. She is a past most
worthy grand matron of the general
grand chapter Order of the Eastern
star Oakland chapter presented a
superb jar to Mrs. Partridge. Oak Leaf
chapter remembered the guest of honor
with a purse Of gold. Unity chapter
of West Oakland also sent a beautiful
token Of affection. Mrs. Morris,
worthy matron OF Oak Leaf chapter,
presided Rev. j. N Boyd, pastor of
Union street church, made a suitable
address.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
ORPHEUM OFFERS
FESTIVAL OF FUN
New Program at Vaudeville
House Includes Many Laugh
Producing Acts

OAKLAND, June 26.-It will be
strong bill at the Oakland Orpheum
opening Sunday afternoon. There are
men and women on the bill who are
known from coast to coast for their
abilities as fun makers The climax
is reached in THE Night at the Cir
GUS unique burlesque
Elizabeth Murray. clever singer of
Irish and negro songs, is one of the
features. Miss Murray has personal
magnetism in abundance, and a way
that is all her own, in her songs She
has made many ballad famous by her
cleverness in rendering it. and Oak
land theater goers will during the
coming week discover how she accom-
plishes this feat.
Adelaide, the dainty American
dancer with her four pretty girls, is
to appear in a novel skit, which she
calls The Bill Posters Dream" There
will be a swishing of silken skirts, the
dainty movements of clever dancers
and throughout this entire act will be
found suggestion OF absolute novelty
combined with rare dancing and I'M
usual feminine beauty.
when Dreams Come True" is the
attractive title of a musical comedy
sketch, in which Warren, Lyon and
Meyers are to appear This trio scored
a hit at the San Francisco Orpheum
Miss Meyers in particular having dis
tinguished herself in some neat bits of
character work and songs.
Europe is to contribute an acrobatic
act, performed by the Sisters Gasch,
known as the worlds premier lady
gymnasts.
Miss Cheridah Simpson. known as
THE American prima DONNA will be
a notable feature of the show.
The Novelty Dancing Four of
sprightly steppers. and graceful in all
that they undertake, will be one of the
interesting features.
The dramatic sketch, "A Spotless
Reputation, in which Pellaton and
Foran appear, viii round out the big
bill.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
ALLEGED EMBEZZLER is
TAKEN TO LOS ANGELES
Harry M. Williams Must Face
Trial i'm South

OAKLAND, June 26.-Harry NJ Will
liams, the young wireless telegraph
operator who was arrested in San Fran
cisco by Detective McSorley on the eve
of his departure with Mrs. Edith Ken
ny of Richmond was taken to Los
Angeles this morning by Deputy Sher-
if w. T. Woods to be tried for en-
bezzlement
Williams was captured at Ellis and
Steiner streets San Francisco, in front
of dwelling in which Mrs. Kenny
awaited him.
Yesterday Kenny, the deserted hus-
band, who is employed by the Stand
ard oil company, called at the city
jail and grilled young Williams. say
ing that he would sue for divorce.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
PROMINENT MEN WILL
DELIVER ADDRESSES
Industrial Growth Topic for
Toasts at Banquet

OAKLAND, June 26.-The list of
speakers at the chamber of commerce
banquet at the Scottish Rite cathedral
Thursday evening, July 1, has been an
nounced.
Mayor Frank X Mott will deliver
an address on The Industrial Develop
ment of Oakland and Alameda County,"
Victor H. Metcalf former secretary of
the navy, will talk on 1.-The Panama
Canal and It's Importance to Oakland"
while George W. Dickie will discuss
the canal from a shipbuilders point of
view.
Hugh. Hogan's topic will be THE
Great Lumber Interest of the Coast
and Its. Relation to the Development
of Oakland and Alameda County" w
s. Peters will discuss the Improve
ment of Alameda County Manufac-
turers.' and Sol Kahn will speak on
THE Merchants of Oakland"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
FACULTY MEMBERS OF
UNIVERSITY PROMOTED
Changes in Rank at AgricuI-
turaI College Announced

BERKELEY, June 26.-With the OPEN
ing of the next university year the fol-
lowing promotions IN rank will go into
effect in the faculty Of the agricultural
department:
Robert H. Loughridge 10 be professor Of agri-
cultural chemistry, emeritus.
E B. Babcock 10 be assistant professor Of
agricultural education.
+. n Bioletti to be associate professor Of
vticulfure.
H J. Ramsey to be assistant professor Of
plant pathology
y D. Ingham to be assistant in sylviculture.
Arthur NJ CIeghorn 10 be principal Of uni
rersity farm school and instructor in English and
mathematics.
Roscoe Farrar to be instructor in soils and farm
crops
The following new appointees were
also announced:
William T. Horne assistant professor of plant
pathology. J. +. Colt assistant professor Of
pamology. John ID. Rose, assistant in cereal
laboratory. Charles b. Lpman. instructor in
soil bacteriolegy; +. Chagnon. vitieultural chem
isi- J.. Bonnet. assistant in Eiticulture; L. NJ
Roberts instructor in farm practice
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
Restorative
Treatment for
Nervous Men

Coming from source of I'M
questioned authority on the all
mentS Of men TT is presumed 10
be infalhble. while the profession
generally endorse the ingredients
and prescribe them In many dif-
ferent forms of various diseases.
The following formula is highly
efficient in quickly restoring I'm
nervous exhaustion. melanchOHa.
anxiety. timidlty In venturing
dizziness, heart palpitatiOn.
trembling limbs. insomnia thin
ness, cold eNtremities. tired-au-
in feeling and general inability
to do those natural and rational
acts upon which depends a mans
success and happiness in social
and everyday life.
The Instructions for mixing at
home secretly so that no embar-
rassment may be felt are as fol-
lows: First get three ounces OF
syrup Sarsa parilla compound and
one ounce compound fluid balm
wort: mix and let stand two
hours Then add one ounce COM
pound essence cardiol and one
ounce tincture cadOmene COM
pound (nOt (cardamOn). and mix
all together. The directions are
to take one teaspOOnful after
each meal and one when retiring.
until bounding health and fun
strength are restored. Even a
few weeks Will witness most
wonderful results.
Astonishing nervous force and
equilibrium follow the treatment.
no matter how serious the case.
This contains no Opiates what
ever and may also be used BY,
women who suffer with their
nerves with absolute certainty Of
prompt and lasting benefits
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
FIGHT FOLLOWS DISPUTE
OVER COLOR OF PAINT
Brush Wielder Accuses EN-
ploye of Beating Him

ALAMEDA. Juno 26.-Chester Plotz
was arrested on a charge of battery
this afternoon. The complaint was
sworn to by c. Norman, a painter, en-
gagged by Mrs NJ J. PlotZ, mother of
the defendant, to paint the interior or
the Plotz home.
differences arose as to the color of
the paint to be used on certain of the
holdings of the house. Norman. In re-
ply to instructions from Mrs. Plotz as
to the manner of the decorations, is
said to have hurled violent and insult
ing language at the woman.
Thereupon PlotZ attacked Norman
and administered a beating. Norman
had his assailant arrested The case
will be tried before Judge Tappan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. June 26.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Raymond H Morton, p. and Ida Bishop. %,
both Of Oakland.
Lewis A. Tucker. 26. and Hattie E. Stephen
son. o. both OF Pinoie.
Barnett. 10. Oakland.
Albert r. Burton, Is. Santa Cruz, and
Minna T. Honberger. y. W8tsonviile.
william stacy 81 EnglewOod, H., and
Marie Hergafon. 80. Oakland.
william C. Wilkinson. 3s. and. Elizabeth ID.
Mitchell 2s. both OF Oakland.
Julius II. Brohaska. 81. City Of Mexico and
Hnda - SchOolcraft. 43. Berkeley.
Henry r. Claw. 3. and Marie V. Fred, 20,
both of Berkeley
Jack Isaacson, p. and Sylvia G. Campbell,
Is both Of Berkeley.
Arthur B. John. g. FnnitvaIe, and Ethel v.
Richards y. Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
DIR. TOM WAL TONG

S13 Clay ST.. Oakland Cal
After years suffering from
pains through my body and
paralysis Of right side. /
consulted Dr. Tom Wal Tong.
who. after 3 months treat
ment. restored me % perfect
health. for which [ am truly
thankful. DoMENICO De
VINCENZI.
No. 3 Green place. ). r.. "a.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
proMA1NE KNOCKS our STRONG NAN

Fruityale. June GA tainted steak proved the
downfall Of Constable Tom Carroll Of Fruitvale
champion hammer thrower, who boosted for
wears that he had never known a sick day in his
life. Carroll was very low from ptomane pois-
oning yesterday, but finally pronounced out
Of danger. Carroll is feet inches in height
and is a man OF immense strength.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
WILL Walk TO YOSEMITE VALLEY

Berkeley. June 26.-According to present plans
the final Yosemite rally of the local Y. NJ. c. A.
will be held Tuesday evening and the following
Monday July :, the party will go to Stockton
thence 10 Chinese camp and tramp thence 70 the
valley. 1t is planned to spend three weeks in
the valley. returning to Berkeley about July Is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
APPOINT STATS

APPOINT sTATIsTIcIkE- Oakland. June 90
The board Of supervisors has appointed Harold
T.. Magili 10 be county sfatistician for the col
lecfion Of data concerning the industrial agri-
cultural. Horticultural and vticultural wealth OF
Alameda county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
There's a Chance for Won

To make money by securing a good
paying business here in San Francisco
If you will turn to the classified adver-
Using section of today's paper you will
find many exceptional opportunities in
the Business Chance columns
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27

Wanted-Just few more cash buy
ers hard to please at II. Schellhaas'
furniture sale. Eleventh street, Oak
land.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27
EVENTS COUNTIES BORDERING THE OF
PRINTER PLEADS CULT 3

@A4NA11A E--rADo WILL - berkeley June
26.-Lonis Chamberlain San Francisco printer
who confessed to obtaining money under "a s,.
Pretenses by soliciting. pleaded guilty this morn
ing in Judge Edgar's court aud Will be sen
fenced July 6.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-27

Trusses fitted at Osgood's, 9TH and
Bway. or 18th d Washington. Oakland.s
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17
DR.. DODGE POPULAR IN JACK
SoNVILLE

The many friends of Rev. w. H
Dodge will regret to learn that he has
finished his temporary engagement at
the First Presbyterian church in this
City, where he has been preaching for
the past siy weeks.
Mr.. Dodge leaves here for St Au-
gustine, where he will visit his broth.
q, ]. P. DCGge. for a week, and will
I'll the pulpit of the Flagler Memorial
church next Sunday. He will then re-
turn 70 Ocala, where he is now per
manently located as the pastor of the
first Presbyterian church in that city.
Mr.. Dodge has host of friends in
jacksonville, and they are very desir-
OIs of having him come again to Jack
sCnville to permanently reside.-Jacll-
snnville Metropolis.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17

Mr.. J. G. Ferguson and Mr.. L. n.
Green, who own the lot nearly oppo-
site the city market, have made eX.
tensive improvements on the same,
and the work of repairs goes steadily
forward. The old Commercial hotel
has been extensively repaired and adj
ded to, a stone fence, stone steps and
a cement sidewalk being among the
improvements. The house has been
freshly painted and a bored we'll is
being sunk. The house On the north
east corner of the lot has been re-
modelled and painted and otherwise
improved. A new fence is being erect
ed and everything has the appearance
Of being spic and span. We extend
words of commentator to each, gen.
tleman.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17
QAIc
4eu IIA
Question

"Do you know of any woman who rcCeised snY
benefit from taking Lydia E Pnkhams Vegciabls Cen
pound?"
If any woman who is suffering with any alucnt pssr
to her will ask her neighbors this question she s ~
surprised the result There Is hardly CummualfY
this country where cannot be found Who have h
restored to health by this famous old remedy matf
exclusively from simple formula OF roots and hcfbs
During the past so years have published thousaul.
of letters from these grateful who have bern Cu
by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. and uetgl
in all that time have published testimonial siiloi
the writer's special permission. Never have knuwnEy
published testimonial that not truthful and gcnu
Here one just received few days ago II anyone doh
that this true and honest statement II woTnans Hc
with Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable COMPOUND wfiil
and ask her.
Houston, When first began taking Lyaia Ptna
years troubles. ehroais aFspep
and liver trouble. had tried several doctsr sn -
nothing did any good.
lived medicines and thauNht $500
WE'LL when adveFtlsment 20 Lydia o. Ftma
hams Vegetable Compound. and advised o. tfy g.
"NIy got bottle Of the Copound ana al1
much good continued It's q uei uanaaa
and enjoy the best of health.
advise all suffering such So
Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Compound my wemH
for 1t will surely yOu"Mrn Bessie a. maa
SO Cleveland St., Houston.
Any woman who is sick and suffering u foolish sarrg
not to give such a medicine this a trial Why shouid
not do her as much good as it did Mrs. Hicks
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17

We hope that the members of the
Ocala Highs Golf Club will extend an
invitation to President Taft and Mr..
John D. Rockefeller to visit Ocala this
winter and play golf on our grounds.
If they come once they will become
annual winter visitors, for those in
q position TO know say that the Ocala
golf links are as pretty as can be
found anywhere. And as the grounds
are cared for and the trees grow larg-
er the links are becoming more and
more beautiful every year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17

Mr. S. L. Griggs was up from Ok
ford yesterday. He has recently been
Gown to Boca Grande pass and is very
greatly impressed with it's coming i'm
purtance. The harbor there it is siad
aHords a depth of thirty-two feet, and
is capable of further improvement.
Governor Gilchrist owns a great deal
of the property adjacent to the har-
Lor, and will use all his influence to
make it take the place that destiny
seems to have marked out for it. Keep
your eye on Boca Grande Pass.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Denham, who
were recently married in this city, and
WHO have been visiting in northern
Georgia, Alabama and western Flor
ida, returned to Ocala Wednesday at
ternoOn. They will remain in this city
ttr a few days, preparatory to NOV
lhe to their future home in Gaines
Vie, where Mr.. Denham will resume
his position as local editor of the
Gainesville Sun.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17
THE BIG CONTEST ENTERS ITS
LAST TWO WEEKS
Miss Tucker Cast the Largest Vote in
Wednesdays count-Leaders of
Last Saturday Remain the

Wednesdays Count-leaders OF
Last Saturday Remain the
Same
While the vote of Wednesday was
not quite as large as that Of last Sat
uiday, it showed a total of over tw1
thousand dollars worth of coupons
since that time
Miss WiInifred Tucker, in the
southern district was the leader in the
humber of votes cast Wednesday,
having deposited over $1,000 ballots
Hiss Myrtle Whitfield in the Ocela
district, was a close second to Miss
Tucker, with over 61,000 votes. Miss
pCttie Howell, in the northern dis
t-ict, who is now in the lead received
over 5000 votes.
There now remains only two more
weeks in which to show your favor.
tie that you are at work and doing
for her, so get busy and not only give
her your personal support by getting
all the coupons on your own account
that you can, but ask your friends to
do the same
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-09-17

Nr. r. ". Davis. who is spending
the summer at Shell Island, on the
euf sent up a barrel of fish to his
friends yesterday. The editor OF this
paper had his choice and selected a
twenty-five FOUNDER. They were Ger
taiulv hne specimens and catching
them Afforded fine sport. Today a
,ymber Of ocala people will heartily
enjoy q hsh dinner.