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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
BALTIMORE GIRL WILL
WE'D CHAS. e. TOWNSEND
Miss Anna Woodworth KaIE-
man Admits Her Engagement

-. OAKLAND. April 2--The local smart
set is abuzz with interest over the an
nouncement Of the enga cement of
Charles z. Townsend, a prominent at
torney and clubmap, 10 Miss Anna
Woodwork kalkman, a charming Bal
timOre girl, who is making her home
with her aunt, Mrs. H c. Chesebrough, !,
IN the fashionable Adams Point dis
trjct. The secret was divulged yester-
day at reception given at the home
Of the 3. s. Hubbards, Santa Rosa ave-
nue. and Vernon street, in honor Of the
bride TO be.
Miss Kalkman is a fascinating south
ern girl who came TO this city a short
time ago from Maryland. Neither of
her parents is living. Despite the fact
that her stay ia California has been
brief, she has become very popular ia
the younger set on both sides of the
bay, and many Of the smart matrons in
Oakland and San Francisco are prepar-
ing TO entertain for her
The groom to be is an Oaklander,
and well known in social circles. HIS
law Offices are in San Francisco but he
makes his home with the George II
Strongs at 1904 Tepth street in this
city. He is an uncle OF Mrs. Charles
Hubbard, who. as Miss George strong.
was one Of the most popular debutantes
a few seasons ago. No date for the
wedding has been set.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
PLANS TO fQUALZf
REAL ESTATE TAXES
Oakland Exchange VIII Ap'
praise Properties Submitted
by State Board

OAKLAND. April 2.-The Oakland
real estate exchange decided today to
assist the state board Of equalization
in the attempt of the latter body to
equalize assessments Of real estate
throughout the state, and for that pur-
pose promised to give an appraisement
on property that win be submitted by
the board of equalization. This action
was taken this afternoon at a confer
ence Of the Oakland real estate eX-
change and the members of the board
Of equalization
The same thing is to be done in all
the counties Of the state under the
direction of the board Of equalization,
in order that the burden OF state taxa
ton may be made equal.
The Oakland real estate exchange
VIII act in conjunction with the bank
ers' association in this work. Com
1nittees viii be appointed in few days
to- undertake the details of the ap-
+. praisements. About 500 pieces Of real
estate viii be submitted for eXamina-
1ion by the board OF equalization They
will be chosen from various parts OF
Alameda county. so as 10 include all
classes Of property.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
RENO RATE CASE
MAY AFFECT COAST
Attorney Mann Says Commits.
sioners Attack Back Haul

Attorney Seth Mann who represents
the traffic bureau of the Merchants
exchange, the intervenors in the case
of the Nevada railroad commissioners
against the Southern Pacific before the
interstate commerce commission, re-
turned from Reno yesterday morning.
He says that the Reno and Phoenix
cases are similar to the Spokane case
in that they involve an attack on the
charge for back haul.
Phoenix had five different COM
pIaints," Mann said, three of them in
volved interterritorial rates and the
others involved rates between Phoenix
and the eastern coast and the western
coast While there is a similarity in
the cases, the Phoenix case differs
from the others because, 1t concerns a
branch railroad.
I'm the Reno case the railroad COM
missioners attack the back haul rate
from Sacramento, the nearest terminal
point They do not complain that the
rates are too high in every circum-
stance"
The Reno case is the most important
that has been brought before the in
terstate commerce commission since
the famous ST. Louis case. The sum
Collected 10r the pack maui is retained
by the terminal carrier and is not di-
vided among the other carriers east
of Ogden. 1t is said that Judge Bar
dine, the attorney for the railroad
commissioners, will attempt to have
the connecting carriers made defend
ants with the Southern Pacific COM
pany, and additional testimony may be
adduced to show that the rates are too
high altogether. The intervenors will
then introduce the subject of water
competition.
TT is too early to predict the result
of the hearing" Mann said yesterday.
1.-The back haul charge is all right ac-
cording to decisions of the supreme
court. If the connecting carriers
should be ordered into the case as de-
PENDANTS it would make a vast differ
ence.
IF the interstate commerce commits
sion decides to reduce the rates at
Reno on the ground of excessive earn
ipgs by the railroad company, then it
must necessarily follow that they must
also reduce the distributive rates from
the coast cities"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
JAPANESE BANKER
PROMISES TO PAY
Depositors Moan When Sixty
DAYS is Asked for Settlement

Nearly 1000 japanese depositors in
the Golden Gate bank (ENimmon GinkO)
gathered in the basement Of the prem
ises. 1856 Post street. last night TO
listen to the report or the committee
delegated to investigate It's affairs
The room was only capable OF accom-
modating about 200 persons comfort
ably and after nearly 1000 men and
women had crowded in about 100
others hung about the windows listen
ing to every word that was said
The committee, which consists OF o.
Noda, chairman: DIR. X. kurozawa, s.
Kuma r.. Tobikawa and X Ayabe. re-
ported that the affairs of the bank
were not in as bad a condition as at
first reported and that they had re-
ceived assurances from the president
of the Institution. NJ. Shibata, at pres
ent in Japan. that he would help TO
pay every depositor dollar for dollar,
even If he had to resort to the use OF
his personal fortune
Cheers greeted the latter portion OF
the report and then means were heard
when it was announced that the presi-
dent desired so days in which to make
the sacrifice and it was decided to send
another cablegram TO Shibata- Another
meeting will be held Sunday. April II.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
ATTORNEYS FOR PA
CLAIM NEW EVIDENCE
Motion to Arrest Judgment De-
MED by Judge Lennon
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

SAN RAFAEL April 2.-The case of
Giusseppi Pia, convicted of assault upon
Elizabeth Grapes. was continued today
until tomorrow. The attorneys for the
defense had made a motion to arrest
judgment and for a new trial on the
ground of the discovery OF new evil
dence. Attorneys Martinelli. Stone and
Sims for Pia argued two hours to show
that the indictment was faulty and to
support their motion for the arrest of
Judgment.
Judge Lennon denied the motion.
Sims made a motion for another trial.
stating that new evidence in favor of
the defendant had been found. The new
evidence proved to be an affidavit by
John kinsella in which 1t was stated
that Kinsella saw a man apparently
waiting for some one In Fifth street
the night of the assault. and that he
passed Miss Grapes, who walked direct
ly toward the man and had passed HIM
when Kinsella turned a corner
Though kinsella's evidence has never
been made part of the court records
in the case his statement has been
published.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
HANDY TO RELIEVE STOMACH
DISTRESS and INDIGESTION

AS there Is often some one in your
FAMILY who suffers an attack of Indi-
gestion or some form of Stomach
trouble, why don't you keep a case OF
Dlapepsin in the house handy?
This harmless blessing will digest
anything you can eat without the
slightest discomfort, and regulate a
sour Stomach five minutes later.
Tell your pharmacist to let you read
the formula plainly printed on these
oo-cent cases of Pape's Diapepsin, then
you will readily see why they cure
Indigestion, Sour Stomach. Heartburn
and prevent at once such miseries as
belcnlng of Gas, Eructations of sour
undlsested food. Nausea, Headaches
Dizziness, Constipation and other
Stomach disorders.
Some folks have tried so long tc
md relief from Indigestion with the
common everyday cures adxertised
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03

that they have about made up their
minds that they have something else
wrong, or believe theirs is case of
Nervousness. Gastrftis. Catarrh of the
Stomach or Cancer.
This is a serious mistake. Your real
trouble is, what you eat does not
digest; instead, it ferments and sours
turns to acid, Gas and Stomach poi
son. which will putrefy in the entire
digestive tract and intestines, and, be-
sides. poison the breath with nauseous
odors-
A hearty appetite. with thorough di-
sestion, and without the slightest dis
comfort or misery of the Stomach, is
waiting 1or you as soon as you decide
to try Pape's Diapepsin.
One candy-like Triangule, taken after
eating, will promptly digest all your
food, the same as strong, healthy
stomach would do it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
ASHES OF PALMANTEER
BURIED IN OAKLAND
Many Floral Offerings Laid on
Grave of Banker

OAKLAND, April 2.-The ashes of
William G. Palmanteer, president of the
Central bank. were laid away this aft
ernoon in the family plat in Mountain
monies in the presence of large mum
Der of sorrewing friends. Many floral
offerings gave testimony to the esteem
in which he was held.
Rev. Alexander Allen, rector of ST.
Pauls Episcopal church. conducted the
funeral services at the family residence.
1882 Madison street, and delivered a
touching eu1ogy.
Palmanteer's ashes were brought this
morning from Los Angeles, where he
died of smallpox after brief illness.
Mrs. Palmanteer, his widow. arrived
yesterday from Los Angeles, where she
FASTENED on receipt of the news that
her husband was afflicted. Timothy
Spellacy. lifelong friend of Palman-
teer. brought the remains to Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
VOTERS FAVOR THE
OLD SCHOOL SITE
San Bruno Citizens Elect George
w. Edwards Member
of Board
Especial Dspoich 70 The Call

SAN BRUNO. April 2.-By a vote %
100 to So George Washington Edwards.
a carpenter. was today elected mem
ber of the board ofNschooI trustees for
a term OF three years over John H
Kirk. who sought to succeed himself
The supporters OF Edwards are pro-
claiming II as victory for the people.
and tonight. following the count. sew
eraI constituted a hay rack party that
toured the town. burning red lights
The voters were divided into factions
over the proposed site for a new
school. Persons who are not particu-
larly concerned as to the outcome say
I it Is a fight fomented by rival real
estate concerns. The candidates voted
upon today simply represented the two
sites, and from the outcome IL can be
seen how evenly the town IS dividsA
in the matter.
The hustling for votes was com :
menced early in the day. Each faction
had three rigs and an automobiss. and
every incoming train was met and vot-
ers were given free rides TO the town
hall. the polling place The election
was in charge OF John c. Brady and
John P. Weisel as judges and g. c.
Hughes, Inspector The polls closed az
Z o'clock with 100 votes cast out OF
registration OF 271.
While the town has by a small ma
jorfty declared it's sentiment in favor
of the old schol site as against one IN
the Huntington addition. the issue Is
by no means determined. The new
trustee does not take Office until July
/, while the two remaining members OF
the board favor the Huntington site
The decision OF the board TO locate
there has resulted in injunction and
mandamus proceedings. and the hear
ing of arguments in this case were
yesterday postponed by Judge Buck az
Redwood City until next Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
RONCONIERI TALKS
OF TRADES SCHOOLS
Saws America Is Behind Europe
in This Regard
TskrCs - ~, q COUNCIL
<SEEzAES

superintendent Of
.,s--9ssgs55.55s-=sas,e,ss s--ssses Schools r. Romeo
SSzzSs5s2z=27ss5I Szz,sss5s5I vieri addressed the
labor council for
three-ouarters Of an hour last night
on technical schools in France, Ger
many, ireland and England, describ-
ing how the children in those countries
are taught the underlying principles Of
each trade. He declared that San
Francisco and the state Of California
are far behind the European countries
N the methods of instruction in the
matter Of instilling in the minds OF
children that which they should know
about trades in which they may choose
10 engage. he suggested that the
oouacH ask that a certain amount be
Included in the next bond issue for the
polytechnic school of this city.
Communications from the hatters Of
America asking for assistance and one
from the electrical workers relative
10 the troubles OF the electricians were
referred to the executive committee
Delegates from the musicians, laun-
dry workers and pattern makers
Unions were seated as members Of the
council.
The book binders union asked the
council 70 indorse resolution that
no. one purchase any blank or other
books that do not bear the binders
union label. The request was granted
On the suggestion of Delegate Furu-
seth the secretary was instructed 70
notify the book binders Of the action o.
The council and send them copy OF
AL the union labels
The council appointed a committee
20 appear before the supervisors next
Monday 10 ask that the proposed or
dsnance providing for the removal OF
milk ranches having more than two
cows from the city and county by Oc-
tOber be amended so as to extend
the time to March l.
The committee is composed Of Dele
gates Galiag gher. Bolan and Decker
The musicians union reported that
il had made its first monthly donation
of $50 TO the united hatterS of Ameri-
ca and that the American federation
Of musicians has donated 81 200 to the
same cause.
The box makers reported that they
are still out on strike and that the
indications are that they will soon have
10 ask for financial assistance
The council Endorsed the wage scale
Of the cracker bakers union
The bar tenders reported that they
had completed all arrangements for the
day and Moonlight picnic to be given
be q number Of prizes for gates and
games and good program of dances
The butchers union reported that it
had been Informed that number of the
smaller meat shops are purchasing their
supplies from Chinese butchers, In
erder TO underseu the butchers who
pstronize American wholesalers. Busi-
ness agent Murray viii investigate the
complaint.
A Dugardin. founder Of the soda and
mineral water workers union and for
seven years its financial secretary, re-
signed last night, and q. p. Dawson Jr
was appointed to fill the vacancy. Du-
5ar7in was presented a signet ring and
z life membership in the union.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
AGENTS APPOINTED TO
DISCOVER LAND FRAUDS
Secretary Ballinger Names Men
For Service on Coast

WASHINGTON. April - Special
agents in the field service force of the
general land office for the investigation
of alleged land frauds in the west were
today appointed by Secretary of the
Interior Ballinger as follows: Wilson
H. Bennett of Pennsylvania assigned
to San Francisco; George Hayworth of
Texas, to Phoenix, Ariz.; Clarence A.
Booth of Indiana to Seattle; Joseph
G. Hendrick of Kansas, to Seattle, and
Frank D. Brown of New York, to Enid,
Okla
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
WHITE LABORER KILLED
IN FIGHT WITH MEXICANS
News of Murder Two Weeks
Ago Reaches Stockton
TSeeeiaI Dispaich to The CAN

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
STOCKTON. April AIT Tracy. 20
miles from this city three Mexicans
and two white men became involved
in a fight about two weeks ago in
which both white men were cut with
knives
later at the railroad hospital in Sacra-
mento. All were members of a fence
gang in the employ of the Southern
Pacific company.
1t is generally believed that the Mex
leans have made good their escape The
news reached this city yestrday
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03

Among the faculty will be num-
Der of the heads of departments and
instructors of the university. The
list of outside faculty men who will
give instruction follows:
yahan Simon Basinan, instructor in chemis-
try, Lehigh university.
Mrs. NJ E Blanchard, head OF the department
of vocal music Mills college.
Henry Meade Bland. teacher OF English In the
San Jose state normal school.
Cora NJ Boone, teacher of drawing, Benicis
high school
struction and fine arts, republic OF Mexico
Frederick Mortimer Clapp, STAFF lecturer, Uni
versity of Chicago
Silas g. Coleman head of the science de-
Nathaniel /. Gardner. teacher OF botany,
Polytechnlc high school, Los Angeles.
May Gearhardt, supervisor of drawing, Los
Angeles city schools.
Ernest B. Hoag, director Of hygiene and pnysi-
cal examination, Throop polytechnic institute,
Herman Harreli Horn, professor of philosophy,
Dartmouth university.
George H. Hunting. principal of the West Side
Union high school.
Robert j. Leonard supervisor of manual
training of the Berkeley schools
William Allan Nelson, professor OF English,
Harvard university.
b Karl Eugen Neuhaus, assistant professor Of
decorative design, San Francisco Institute OF
Art
Mrs Ellen Henrietta Richards, instructor in
sanitary chemistry, Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology.
Edward Lee Thorndike. professor of educa-
tional psychology Columbia university.
Carrie V. Truslow, supervisor of music, Santa
Monica high school.
Samuel Wendell Williston, professor of law,
Harvard university.
Allyn Abbott Young, professor Of economics,
Leland Stanford university
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
''FRATS" MUST GO
is OFFICIAL DICTUM
High School Principal and Dis
trict Attorney Declare Secret
Societies Tabn

OAKLAND, April 2.-"I believe that
the Greek letter fraternities do no
good TO the pupils of the public schools
andIthat they do harm. 1 am in SYM
pathy with the law recently passed by
the state legislature and with the reso-
lutions adopted last night by the board
of education of Oakland. Furthermore,
will endeavor to enforce this law
and these resolutions in the Oakland
high school"
This statement was made today by
Principal c. Z. Keyes of the Oakland
high school as result of the action
taken last night by the Oakland board
of education, which decreed in en-
phatic terms that the secret societies
of ''frats" must cease to exist in the
Oakland public schools.
Principal KeyeS lost no time To-Day
in promulgating the order of the board
of education and acquainting the pupils
of his school with the law.
There is an organization of fratern1-
ties that is determined to resist the
law and fight the efforts of the Oak
land board of education to enforce it.
Their fight is in the hands of Bertrand
L. Yorke, a graduate of the Oakland
Sigma fraternity. He has announced
that legal proceedings will be begun
to test the validity of the law.
committee of five, three youths
backed by two bright eyed girls, Wis
tied District Attorney Donahue last
night, ostensibly with view to feel
ing him out on the frat question
from a legal standpoint and to learn
his terms regarding time.
Snla tad 10
association of fraternal and sorority
bands at the Oakland high schol. Fol-
lowing are the five committee mem
bers:
Clarence ogden, son of Superior
Judge Frank B. Ogden and member of
Gamma Eta Kappa; Wade Shook, son
of Attorney Charles Z. Shook, repre-
senting Theta Chi; Walter Dredge of
the Phi CHS, Helen Lauden of Lambda
Theta Phi, and Helen Coogan, daughter
of Attorney T. c. Coogan, and also a
member of Lambda Theta Phi.
I'VE wish to learn exactly how we
stand" said young Ogden, both in re-
gard to the time allowed US to formu-
late plans and also just how much is
expected of US"
"You have until April 80 to turn In
your charters and disband." replied
Donahue gently. Unless you do this,
/ am 6lIdlu YOU VIII pO NShASo
sion to any university to which the
| Oakland high school sends accredited
students, and you will have to take
examinations before you can matric-
ulate That would be unpleasant and
involve lots of werk. Then you will
| not be allowed to take part in any ac-
! tivity carried on under the name of the
school, except attending the classes
| If you admit any more students to
membership they will be expelled. The
! law, you see, is very simple"
1 The committee silently filed out They
said today that there would be no fur
! ther direct negotiations with Donahue
regarding "frats" and sororities.
No Drastic Action in Alameda
ALAMEDA, April 2.-There will be
no drastic action taken here by the
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03

ATTACKED BY UNKNoWN-Frank Rodgers
carpenter, 15 South Collins street, was on his
way home shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday
morning, when IN Masonic avenue, near st. Rose
avenue, coafless knocked him down and
kicked him. The assailant into Cavalry Gem
etery. Policemen Johnson and Stallard searched
the cemetery but found no trace of the man
who they thought must have been crazy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03

GRANTED DIvoRCE-San Rafael April g.
Mrs. L. P. Toohy Of Mill Valley was granted an
interlocutory decree of divorce from Cornelius
Toohy on the ground of desertion. Toohy is en-
ployed in the custom house at San Francisco and
both are well known In Mil Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
ASK FOR THE REMOVAL
OF TRACKS AND SHED
Executors of Lyford Estate Say
Property Is Appropriated
'peeial Dispaieh TO The CALI

Especial Dspotch TO The Call
SAN RAFAEL. April 2.-Alleging
that the Northwestern Pacific railroad
company has appropriated a portion Of
their property and built thereon car
tracks and portion of a car shed
without the consent of the owners,
Thomas Deffenbach and John Reed. as
executors of the Hilarita Lyford estate
at Tfburon, filed a complaint today for
damages and a petition that the tracks
and shed be removed. According to the
allegations, the Lyford heirs hold a
strip of land 60 feet wide. running from
the ferry landing at Tiburon through
the property known as tract l. con-
Meeting with Mar street This cuts
through part of the railroad car shed
and across a number of terminal tracks
which end at the ferry building
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
STUDENTS OFFERED
VARIOUS SUBJECTS
Dean of University Summer
Session Announces Courses of
Study and Teachers

BERKELEY, April Announce
ment of the tenth annual summer ses-
sion at the university, TO be held from
June 21 to July 81, was sent out to-
day by Prof. Charles H. Rieber, the
dean.
The subjects which viii be taught
include forestry, domestic sciences and
other courses not offered before, and
the following university and special
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03

The Horse That Swan the Golden Gate
On an actual occurrence Dane cool-
idge has based a vivid tale of the
Preside IN the April number of Sunset
magazine, the story of a trooper and
his horse, storm Eagle"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03
No Drastic Action in Alameda

ALAMEDA, April 2.-There will be
no drastic action taken here by the
board of education against the public
school fraternities and sororities, ac-
cording to superintendent of Schools
VIII c. Wood. The superintendent
construes the new law to provide that
all students now in the organizations
shall not be disturbed, and that no
more students shall be allowed to join
the fraternities and sororities.
DR.. George G. Thompson, principal OF
the Alameda high school, is authority
for the statement that the local frater-
mites and sororities have made no
threats of fighting the state law, but
on the contrary are ready to surrender
their charters.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-03

San Francisco is growing rapidly. A
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