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Evening star., 1909-06-06
For the Laundry
ARY clothe. are a great gu,

ABY clothes are a great question IN
the laundry. and one economical
~ housewife has found q solution
for this time-consuming problem In the
daily rinsing out Of these little dresses
skirts and bibs so that they may not dis
color by lying over until the coming
washday. She puts these clean but
dough-dried garments into hamper on
the laundry shelf. adding the daily con-
tribution and reserving the final work
upon them for the regular ironing day.
All baby clothes should be soaked for an
hour in borax water to remove the very
probable milk stains; then they should
be washed with white soap and dried
in the sun.
These things get to be a matter of
habit In the household of the blessed
baby and are not so much Of strain az
they may sound.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Ek(&& For the INDUSTRIOUS NEEDLEWOMANz ~
E%E&za~ ByADELAIDE BYRD mRG<[~SYkE

be done In eyelet work. for then they
will give tho design q more open and
lacy appearance. But the long sweep
ing single lines would look charming Il
they were covered with thin braid
either in white or color. All Of the braid
ends should be taken through to the un-
der side.
am sure that you could not fall to
find tly. design satisfactory. for Il you
do not care to wear the Dutch neck.
which IL outlined by the scallops and
should be embroidered In the button
hole stitch. you may easily I'LL In tho
reck with q yoke Of valenciennes Iaos
or even a plain yoke Of the material It.
self. The blouse is intended. - you see
n rasten In the center back. The back
is not to be very extensively eenbroiosr'
ed. but the work is fascinating and the
.retch will corroborate my statement.
Next week I am going to give you .
spray of embroidery intended to deco
rate the center front OF the skirt TO Do
worn with this shirtwaist. II the skirt
and waist are both Of linen you VIII
have a costume which could not readily
be surpassed for beauty. Il - quite
possible to connect the skirt and waist
SO that the gown may be made princess.
Or you may leave waist and skirt sepa.
rate to be worn with tho white linen
belt, which will appear with the skirt
nanel design
Evening star., 1909-06-06
How to Apply the Design

that they cannot slip during the
operation.
Transfer paper comes in white,
black, blue, red and yellow. ! ad-
wise the use of the lighter colors
when possible, as the black and blue
are so liable to crock.
Do not rest your hand or fingers
upon any part of the design you are
transferring, else the imprint OF
hand or fingers will be as distinct
upon the material as the drawn
lines of the design.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
News for Braiders

nEOPLE who spend great propor-
ton OF their days doing fancy
stitches naturally seek at times
TO put the work upon things unmistak-
ably useful. Lingerie comes in for a reg
ular share OF 1t. but at certain times
OF the year frocks clamor for recogni-
ton.
Women who love this work cry out
Tor fresh ideas. What is there that has
not been done by our friends and neigh
bors? Tell us something new to en-
broider" And this time the something
comes to hand in an obliging model
one OF the long. loose frocks whose
front panel Is plain. except for a motif
Of embroidery just across the bust. and
whose half-ftted side pieces are done In
an aliover braiding pattern under tho
arms to the hem and extending round
to the back panel. This panel In turn II
treated to a repetition Of the slight mo-
tif In embroidery just at its top. across
the shoulders.
This braiding IL distinctly new In its
position. and Is undoubtedly worth while
on the white wash gown. which will not
fade. or on the black net evening gown
which will be 20 serviceable as to repay
the worker the full measure Of satisfac-
ton.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
Cand1esticks

As A HOUSEHOLD convt nience
~ there comes brass candlestick
= made to hold a glass screen
rounu the candle. This Is a modifica-
tion Of a colonial fashion. Its original
was Of a curved shape. faring at the
top and somewhat stately in appear
ance. There was a cut decoration OF
antique design upon its frosted surface.
The present glass Is cylindrical in
shape and almost too large in size to be
called chimney. but made to protect
me candle from the passing breeze that
burns 1t out too quickly. 1t has but
lately come into use with the revival
or the candle for cabins and country
houses.
A fame shield is also made OF brass
and of copper in exact reproduction OF a
very ancient candlestick. with q scoop
like screen extending round one side
of the metal saucer.
Evening star., 1909-06-06
|BZONNAEHGp
OT
EMBROIDERY
and
- BR4D -
RR4D

signed 30 that it may be carried out
with eyelet work. solid work and braid
ing. and feel sure that the combination
will appeal to you. The petals of the
flowers and the leaves may be done IN
solid stitch. and the little dots should all
Evening star., 1909-06-06

THIs time I am giving you what
think to be unique blouse de-
- sign decorated with the daisy.
and So arranged that 1t admirably
suits the pretty fashion Of the Dutch
neck. The embroidery has been de-
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
EWS OF OAKLAND BERKELEY ALAMEDA HAYWARD AND SAN IEANDRO
MAYOR ANXIOUS TO
RECLAIM MARSHES
Oakland Executor to Submit
Plan for Filling Lands TO the
Property Owners

OAKLAND. Oct 29.-Reelamation or
large tracts of marsh lands IN. West
Oakland will be urged by Mayor Mott
next Thursday at a meeting of the
owners of the land which he has called.
At the meeting he viii submit plans
whereby all the land north of Six
teenth street and west of Adeline shat
is now marshy may be filed in. and
made valuable for factory sites, ware
houses and .homess
Much of this land lies along the
route Of the proposed southern Pacific
loop line. for which a franchise has
been asked. 1t also is adjacent to the
Sixteenth street station OF the southern
Pacific. which is the only stopping
place of overland trains in Oaklaai
Mayor Mott says that he is anxious to
remove from sight what is now an eye
sore and an unhattering aspect Of the
city to present to visitors as they
alight from the train. Some OF sha
marsh lands are also adjacent to the
West Oakland park.
About so owners will be affected ov
his PLAN An attempt viii be made Co
organize them and induce them to share
the cost of pumping mud into the
marsh. The present time is believed 10
be the most favorable for this work.
because of the comparatively large
number Of dredgers now idle.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
ABANDONS DECREE
IN DIVORCE SUIT
Mrs. Cranner Has Court Annul
Order That Would Free Her

OAKLAND. Oct. 29.-After winning
an interIocutory decree of divorce
which would have been made final IN
two months, Mrs. Mabel j. Cramer has
dropped her ch$rges against Guido
Crarner, assistant cashier at the Union
savings bank. Formal notice of the
dismissal Of the action, which indi-
Gates Z. reconciliation, was filed today
bv Attorney C. Howard, syho repre-
sented Mrs. Cramer.
Testimony given by Mrs. Cramer
made ii appear that the breach be-
tween them was too deep to be healed
Judge Murphey formally annulled the
interlocutory decree today.
Turkish cigarettes concealed by Mrs
Ruth V Flores in a closet-while Ed
ward E. Flores was held down to
cubeb formed the subject of COM
plafnt on which Flores received an
interlocutory decree of divorce They
were married in 1908 with the consent
Of their parents, both being under age.
Trlores said that his wife developed
habits of going out with other young
men and of slapping his face when he
asked her to talk quietly with him.
Mrs. Helen Z. Gilligan sued for di-
voree from Dennis GilIigan, saying that
he left her while, dining in restau-
rant Mrs. Gilligan also complained
of his irregular habitSk
Judge Harris deDled decree Oh Ill
vorce to Charles Forsyth and Elsie
Forsyth after. they had spent days in
court reviling each other. As they
have refused to make up Judge Harris
will be called on TO settle dispute
about their property.
Herbert Z. Sullivan secured final
decree of divorce from Ruth Sullivan
today and announced that he would
wed again Sunday. He lives at Re-
gents park, Berkeley. He secured a
license to wed Beulah Martin of Oak
land.
Interlocutory DEGREES based on
charges of desertion were given to
Lima Henderson from H. A. Henderson,
Eva L. Dunbar from Alexander r.
Dunbar and to Alice Rhodes from Rob-
ert W. Rhodes for neglect.
sDesertion was alleged by Nellie
Hahn in an action for divorce against
Max Hahn and by George McBee
against Birdie McBee.
Sarah Y. Wood divorced Charles a.
Wood a brewery wagon driver saying
that he struck her and called her
names.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
BURGLAR FOND OF
FANCY CUT GLASS
Ernest A. Beebee, Who Died in
Jail, Left Wagon Load of
Loot in Rooms

BERKELEY, Oct. 29.-When the po-
lice searched the rooms of Ernest A.
Beebe. carpenter, who died in the Oak
land city prison following his arrest
and accusation of a. dozen .burglaries
committed here they found much val
liable loot. Beebe's taste for some un-
known reason seemed to center on cut
glass. In suitcases, drawers. .cupboards
and other places Chief of Police VoIl-
mer found carefully wrapped in news
papers enough cut glass to supply a
caterer.
Beebe had accumulated such a mass
of stolen property, only small pro-
portion of which he attempted to SELL
that he also rented rooms at 22oo Ban
croft way, which he held in addition to
those at 2417 Fulton street.
At one place the police found more
than Sc pieces of cut glass, several
dozen silver spoons, three overcoats
and several suits of clothing. .13 pairs
of trousers. fancy vests and ties by the
score. Besides there were collars and
shirts, a family bible. a pair of opera
glasses and small articles of value.
The police have only as yet begun
their Investigations, but have discov-
cred that among the places he robbed
are the homes of G. A. Scott 1431 Wal
nut street; r. ]. Rice, 2742 Grove street;
J. c.. Law, 1926 Ellsworth street; J..
Gimbel, FL Doree apartments. and other
places.
In each case entrance was effected
by skeleton keys. of which the police
found 75 different varieties in his
i
former convict, who came here after
serving a term in San Quentin. He
was SO years OF age, and when caught
In the act Of disposing of stolen goods
was seized with an attack of heart
failure. from which he died in jail be-
fore he could be brought to the bar to
answer for his crimes.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
NEPTOMANIAC IS
FREED FROM JAIL
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Gipson Are
Reconciled

OAKLAND, Oct. 29.-Peace. temporary
at least, was effected today between
Clarence L. Gipson of Pasadena, who
was arrested for deserting his wife, and
the wife who was arrested yesterday
on a charge of theft preferred by him.
The pair were released today and went
back to Pasadena. The charge of de-
sertion against Gipson was dismissed
on hfs promise that he would support
his wife, and Mrs. Gipson was released
because no formal complaint had been
made against her. According to Cap
tain of Detectives Petersen no such
charge will now be made.
The arrest of Mrs. Gipson was made
yesterday afternoon at her apartments
as the result of Gipson's story to the
police. He had deserted her during Por-
tola week, and when pressed for an ex-
planation said that he had done SO be-
cause she was kleptomaniac.
The pair We're married only three
months ago. Gipson is member of a
wealthy Pasadena family. At Mrs. Clip
sons rooms were found articles of
wearing apparel and silver ware. which
she confessed that she had stolen. The
articles were of no great value and the
owners did not come forward to press
charges against Mrs. Gipson.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
MONEY RAISED FOR
COMING CAMPAIGNS
Businessmen Are Enthusiastic
for Annexation

OAKLAND. Oct 29.-Enthusiasm TO
a high degree in favor of bonding the
city of Oakland to secure water front
improvements and a city hail ana IN
favor of annexing outlying districts
TO the city was developed this after
noon at a meeting held at the chamber
Of commerce headquarters, at whlch
a great number of prominent Oakland
businessmen were present. In re-
Spouse to a call for funds with which
to carry on the campaign in favor OF
both projects $1.500 was subscribed be-
fore the meeting was over.
A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed. directing Chairman 1. H. Clay to
appoint a committee of five to raise
and handle the funds. Addresses in
favor Of both projects were made by
former Governor George c. Pardee, H
c. CapweIl.- / II Clay and others. 1t
was decided that the executive stan
of the campaign should assemble daily
at luncheon to discuss the progress
being made and to devise new plans
for success. All those interested IN
the campaign viii be welcome.
a conference was held this AFTER
noon between Frank ". Bilger, who
is in charge of the annexation cam
paign. and J. W Garthwaite, TO whom
has been intrusted the bond campaign,
al which it was decided TO appoint
Charles T. Cole secretary or both di-
visions. Headquarters will be mainT
tanned at the chamber of commerce
rooms
Figures are being prepared by the
Improvement clubs of the districts
which il is proposed to annex TO Oak
land. showing that a reduction in the
tax rates viii follow the joining OF
those districts to the city. The Latham
Terrace Improvement club has issued
a statement TO the effect that If that
district were now part of the city Of
Oakland it would have a tax rate Of
s2.s0& instead of $3.37, as at present
In the same way Melrose would be
paying s2SS% instead of S$.05, as at
present.
Opposition to the plan of anneXa-
ton was expressed at meeting OF the
Elmhurst city and county consolidation
club. which declared that Oakland s
charter was obsolete and one that held
out no inducements to those who were
asked to Join the city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
FUNERAL AWAITS
DAUGHTERS RETURN
Last Rites for 7. j. Kirk When
Members of Family Arrive
From the East

ALAMEDA, Oct. 29.-Arrangements
for the funeral of the late Thomas j.
Kirk, for two terms state superintend-
ent of public instruction, who died sud-
denly last night at his residence, 1877
Santa Clara avenue, from heart dis
ease, will not be completed until the
arrival of relatives who are now on
their way from the east. The last
rites will probably be conducted by the
Masons. the deceased having been
prominently Identified with that fra
sternity
Kirk was native of Missouri and
was 81 years of age. He came to Cali
fornia in 1873. lived for year in Co
lusa and then went to Fresno. In
1884 sthe family went to Peoria, I'LL,
where Kirk-was enga ged in business
for four years with his brother, John
A. Kirk. In 1888 the family returned
to Fresno. In 1898 Kirk was elected
state superintendent of public instruc-
tion, and four years later was re-
elected.
Upon his retirement from public life
ne purchased nome IN this city. OF
late years he had been associated with
the management of Heald's business
college and was for ssome time in
charge OF branch of that institution
at Reno.
Kirk is survived by his wife.
Julia b. Kirk; two daughters,
Mrs. Robert Moulinard and Mrs d.
Houseworth, and a son, Thomas J.
Kirk Jr. The daughters have been
east for some months. They were no.
tined of their fathers death by wire
and are expected here within few
days.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
WOMAN fRIGHTENS
THIEF FROM HOUSE
Tells Burglar Armed Husband
Is Down Stairs and Would
Be Robber Runs Away

OAKLAND, Oct 29.-With a pistol
against her head and the hand of a
burglar over her mouth Mrs. Frank
Pladwen of Fourteenth avenue and
Hopkins street, defed the man who had
entered her home this. afternoon to
steal, and by a,clever trick frightened
him SO that he ran away without Sc
curing any booty. Though she faced
the burglar bravely when he was in
the house, threatening her life if she
did not produee her valuables, she coll
lapseds entirely when he was safely out
Of the house
Mrs Pladwen was in her bedroom
shortly before 2 o clock this afternoon,
when the burglary was attempted. She
did not hear se Intruder and did not
know of his presence until she felt
his hand over her mouth and the cold
metal of the pistol against her temple.
Keep quiet or Ill shoot" said the
burglar He then ordered her to show
him where she kept her money and
valuables.
Mrs Pladwell, when she was permit :
ted to speak. said that she had no val
uabies, She told the burglar that her
husband was downstairs.
"Fll shoot your husband. too" de-
clared the man.
Gle is a policeman. and well armed, ;"
replied Mrs P1adwell.
With that the burglar hastily put his
pistol in his pocket let go of the brave
woman and made hasty departure.
tearing off the black mask he had over
his face as he did so. Mrs. Pladwell
sank to the floor as she heard him
close the door of the house and re-
mained unconscious for some time.
When she. regained her senses she sum-
moned the police. to whom she re-
lated the affair Captain of Detectives
Petersen visited the Pladwell homeSin
person. Only a general description of
the man could be given by Mrs. Plad-
well.
1t was found that the burglar had
obtained entrance to the house by cut
ting through the wire screen of a rear
door. No one was in the house with
Mrs. Pladwell when the attempt was
made. her husband, who is not police
man, being away.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
STOLEN HORSES
TO BE RESTORED
Sheriff Barnet Arranges for Re-
turn of Animals Driven OFF
by Bold Thieves

OAKLAND, Oct. 2s.-Five- valuable
the property of residents of the middle
section of the state. and six found in
this vicinity, owned by. residents about
Los Angeles, arekto be returned as the
result of arrangements made by Sheriff
Frank Barnet and announced today
Barnet Returned after. a trip to Los
Angeles, believing that the mystery Of
numerous thefts of valuable animals
which had been the subject of wide
complaint had been solved with the
sentencing of a. P. Dieffenrotter alias
Gilroy. alias Diffenderfer, to 10 years
in the penitentiary after his plea of
guilty before the superior court of Los
Angeles. The recovery and. restoration
of stolen horses is now engaging the
attention of sheiffs' offices in several
counties.
Dieffenrotter never stole poor
horse. Those to be returned from Los
Angeles have a total value of $1,000.
Two belong to Rose Brothers of San
Lorenzo, one to- Thomas Eagan of Liv-
ermore, one to A. U. Arnaudon of
Pleasanton and one to Mrs. A. Percival
of Stockton Two of the horses were
sick. delaying shipment. Barnet said
that one horse was recovered here, two
in San Francisco and three at Stock
ton and they will be sent to Los An
geles.
DieffenroVer was captured here by
Detective McSorley on information for
warded from San Diego, where he was
said TO have gone with several mules
stolen near Los Angeles. He had a
draft for 1915, which he, was about to
cash when taken into custody. Barnet
said that he is a former convict. from
Pennsylvania with a bad record as
fighter, but with exemplary personal
habits. His method was to spot horses
during the day by4driving through the
country, remove them at night and
then travel in the darkness to pasture
them near Sacramento. Afterward they
We're shipped south from Woodland.
Several others were thought to have
assisted Dieffenrotter and search is
being made fer them
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TO LEAVE. CITY HALL
Organization Finally Decides TO
Seek New Location

ALAMEDA, Oct. 2g-The chamber of
commerce has finally decided that it
will vacate its present quarters in the
City hall and locate elsewhere. Mayor
William H. Noy and several of the
members of the city council were op-
posed to the civic organization con-
tinuing to occupy office room in the
municipal building when the space was
needed for city business.
That many members of the chamber
of commerce have been dilatory in the
payment of their dues was brought out
at meeting last night
The delinquent ones will be asked to
pay what they owe the organization to
Secretary Ralph A. Russell.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
QUARTET WILL RENDER
HALF HOUR OF MUSIC
Alta Four to Sing at the Greek
Theater Sunday

BERKELEY, Oct 2s.-The Alta
quartet, consisting of Miss Evelyn
Barnes. Miss Virginia Cleary. Mrs.
Isabelle Andrews, Mrs. James II. Kelly.
with Mrs. Edward Cowan as accom-
panist, will render the half hour of
music in the Greek theater Sunday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Several solos will be sung by Mrs.
Andrews and Mrs. Kelly in the pro-
gram. which follows:
Ave Maria Oh. J. stewart), Alta quar-
tet; .Et Incarnatus'' (Giofza). Miss Barnes.
20 Blest Redeemer' (MarchettD. Alta Quarter:
lead Us to the Light tDonizetti. Mrs An
drews aud Mrs. Kelly; 80 Divine Redeemer''
(Gounodp, Miss Cleary; Largo (HandeD, Alta
quartet -
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
Church Services

ALAMEDA, oct. 2s-First Baptist church.
Santa Clara avenue near Benton street. Rev. L.
7. Russell. minister.
II o'cloek Morning worship and sermon: sub
jecf. In Tune With the Infinite.
7.30 o'elock-Erening song and praise with
sermou: subject. The Gospel Accepted in Trad.
Today.'t
CSC O'Clock. eycnng-Quiet hour. conducted
by fse Baptist Youig Peoples Union.
Bible school. 9;sJ O'Clock morning: Ii. ]. Car:
vim. suieF;nte1ldent
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
REPORT BY WARDS d
Berkeley Realty Market

BERKELEY. Oct. 2s.-The approach
Of the winter season has had but Httle
effect, on local realty and in spite Of
the early rains and the prospect fer
wet weather in the immediate future
building operations go on apace. Sew
eral permits have been issued for the.
building Of homes Of the better class
in the Claremont and Elmwood Park
section and in other tracts north and
east Of this city.
While the market is normal and little
speculation done, most of the buys be-
ing Of the strictly legitimate nature,
the situation is thought by dealers to
be better this year than the average
year at this time.
With the completion by next year Of
the Southern Pacific loop lines and the
q fornmencement Of work ora the Key
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
DIVORCE IS BASED ON
CRUELTY 20 YEARS AGO
Husband Accused of Illtreating
Fretful Baby
Special Dispatch 10 The CallI

SACRAMENTO. Oct. 29.-For show
ing his anger 20 years ago when his
baby girl cried at night. John Silva
was today divorced by Mary Silva on
the ground of cruelty
In 1887 Silva was said to have be-
come enraged when the cries OF the
baby disturbed his sleep to such an
extent that he threw the infant on
the floor and abused the mother.
Acts of cruelty occurring since then
were also alleged. Judge Shields
granted the decree.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
OBJECT TO PENALTY
= IN DOG ORDINANCE
Improvement Club Will Present
Proposed New Law

BERKELEY. Oct. 29.-Objection to
the section in the newly adopted dog
ordinance making the refusal to secure
a dog license a misdemeanor. punish
able by a fine of SIS, was made by
members of the Central Improvement
club before the city council this morn
ing. As a result George Gelder and
other members of the club will draft an
amended ordinance relative to the mat
ter
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30

YACHT CLUB JINKS-AIameda. Oct. 29.-Th1'
Aeolian yacht club VIII hold its last high
1inks Of the season at the organizations house
on San Ieandro bay tomorrow night. sunday
the amateur sailors viii enjoy winiup cruise
on the bay. the fleet TO be led By the dagshlp
Of CnmmOdore Carl Slrom.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-30
AUNT OUTWITTED BY
BRIDEGROOM IN AUTO
Driver Meets Fiancee at Train
and License Is Secured

OAKLAND, Oct ga watchfu1 aunt
at 2216 Market street San Francisco,
was outwitted tonight when her
nephew, Abrose B. Brown, chauffeur,
meeting Miss LIE We're Leon Buettner
as she STEPPED off Santa F'e train with
an automobile, secured a license to wed
from Chief Deputy County Clerk John
stone.
won't she be surprised?'' they asked
in the best of spirits at their little lark.
They conveyed Johnstone from his
home in the machine and enlisted his
aid in preserving secrecy.
Miss Buettner is pretty brunette
and said she had had no trouble in
securing consent to leave her home.
She is is years of age and Brown is "a.
CLUB WILL DISCUSS TENDERS Berkeley
Oct 29.-The subject of adequate Tenders for
streetcars will be considered by the North
Berkeley improvement club at the North End
hrehouse Monday night. C. A. Sherman will
address the meeting.