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The San Francisco call., 1909-06-24
RUST CITIZENS WILL
HOLD RIVAL FESTIVAL
PortoIa Fete Will Be Observed
at County Line

BERK ELEY, June PA Portola
festival on this side of the bay during
the big San Francisco celebration is
being planned by the residents of Rust,
a small community just horth of the
Contra Costa line, in San Pa bio avenue.
The details of the festival have not
been worked out by r. Rust. promi
nent citizen of the town, but enter
tainments. side shows and other
amusements will be part of the pro-
gram of festivities
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-24
THIsTLEs TABooED-l

THIsTLEs TABooED- Berkeley. June 20 -
AT last nights meeting Of the South Berkeley
improvement club a campaign against the
thistles which have overgrown that section OF
Berkeley was discussed. In the hot weather
this weed is extremely annoying and measures
will be taken to burn it OF the vacant lots
where 1t has dried and the wind blows the hne
seeds into the air.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-24
OAKLAND DEFEATS
CHICAGO BANKERS
Frank NJ. Cereni Wins Place in
American Institutes Ex-
ecative Council

OAKLAND, June 23.-In spirited
contest today. Oakland defeated Chi
csgo for representation on the execu-
tive council of the American Institute
of Banking, at the national convention
OF the institute in Seattle.
Frank NJ. Cereni, president of Oak
land chapter. and paying teller of the
Oakland Bank of Savings. saving de-
partment. was the victor. according to
a dispatch which the officers of Oak
land chapter received this evening
from Seattle.
Oakland chapter was the only one in
the United States which sent to the
convention its full quota of eight dele
gates. They were organized prima rily
10 make the fight for Cereni. There
is much elation in the chapter over
their success. particularly in view OF
the defeat of Chica GO which has one
of the strongest chapters in the in
stitute. The delegates from Oakland
chapter were:
Chairman. Charles f. Dunsmoor
Oakland Bank of Savings; Matthew r
Bronner, Central bank; Assistant
Cashier Sam c. Bennetts. State saw
ings bank; Assistant Cashier c. F. RiI-
liet, Security bank and trust company
Assistant Cashier c. y. Walter, First
national bank; S. {. Scott. Farmers
ana Merchants savings bank: &. r
Thomas, First national bank of Berke.
ley, and Frank NJ. Cereni, Oakland
Bank of Savings, the delegate at large
The officers of Oakland chapter are
President Frank NJ Cereni. Oakland
Bank of Savings; vice president, Har-
~ l.. Anderson, First national bank
treasurer John s. Killsm. Union sav.
lngs bank; secretary, Kenneth A. Mil
lican. Central bank
The institute is aT1liated with the
American Bankers association of the
United States
Institute Names Officers
SEATTLE. June 23-The America
institute of Banking today decided tc
hold next years convention in Cha
nooga, Tenn. The following officers
were elected
President, Newton D. AIling. New
York; vice, president. George Jackson
Chicago; secretary, II. q. Proctor. Ricn.
mond, Va; treasurer. Louis II. T. Moss
New orleans; executive council. FrancI
Cerini, Oakland, Cal; W. y Evans
philadelphia; r. c. Phinney, Minneap.
oils; j. ]. Lyons. Providence. r.
chairman of executive council Ral1,I
G Wilson. Chicago.
The convention concluded its busi.
ness this afternoon and the me,nhrr,
went on steamer excursion to ia.
coma.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-24
wTN rEACHERs, oERrIFIcArEs- -oakI.na.

WIN TEACHERS CERTIFICATES -Osklsnd.
June 25.-Fifteen out Of IS applicants for tsscha
ers' certificates were successful at the recent
examination held under the direction OF County
Superintendent OF Schools Frick. The following
were the successful ones: Alignon Brandon.
Myrtle Lacy, Miriam Lanborn. Dora A. Brink.
Harriet NJ NaNson, Irene v. Frisbe. Mabel
Reid. Clara Dongel. Gertrude Bennett. Henel
Cushmsn. Mary Keyser, Beverly Clendenin,
Alice V. Johnston. Mrs Anna NJ. Lacy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-06-24
TRAMP is HURLED OFF
RAILROAD CROSSING
Unknown Man Dies of Injuries
in Receiving Hospital

OAKLAND, June 23.-An unidentified
man died at the receiving hospital this
afternoon Of fractured skull sustained
when a westbOund Southern Pacific
train struck him on the Seventh street
trestle and hurled him into the marsh.
The train was stopped when the ac-
cident occurred and the unconscious
man was with difficulty raised TO the
trestles. whence he was taken 10 the
receiving hospital.
The victim was walking across the
channel on the railroad ties and did
not hear the train draw near. He was
supposed TO be a tramp.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
WHAT SHALL WE EAT7

People all over the country are anxi.
siy asking: What shall | eat IN
fuer to be well. strong and active. in
ruer to live long and attain the full
~ measure OF the JOY Of livingg"
y To answer the question To the better.
ent and satisfaction Of the ques-
oner is at times a rather difficult
after. But TO get him OF her to act
ron the advice given is often a stin
)ore difficult matter.
The reason for this Is. believe
o0t any lack of intelligence or of do.
ltty on the part of the inquirer. The
Aere fact OF his applying for advice
proof OF his sincere desire to learn
- law and TO apply IT,
Ine failure 10 follow directions is.
think. mainly because some OF "a
no profess expert knowledge along
>ese lines are all too prone TO give
.4v1ce without making the individual
y advised realize that for every one
these restrictions there Is, or at
- there should be, a perfectly clear
N eaaily understood reason.
Eor instance may say TO a patient.
void taking much sugar with your
al and cream; and always take a
81 bread with spoonful OF IN ?
~ Now. n I give no reason for
- advice. he 10 very likely TO think
rule unreasonable and arbitrary.
When. however. explain to him
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Hello" said the man; how did
you know we had job for cat? We
need a mouser. You're pretty small
Think you can do the work."
New, new, mew." said the kitten
and the man laughed.
Well" he said. you're cute one
anyhow I'll give you a trial" What
trial" was the kitten didn't know
but IL did understand a saucer of milk
and when II saw the mice that went
scurrying about Il understood that
too.
But there's more here than / can
do" said the kitten 'I1l go get my
family TO help. There's enough work
for all"
But the other kittens hadn't any
wish for work. They were lazy and
only cared to stay In the alley where
they were born.
Only the old mother said she would
go. and when the man saw her he
said. We'll. here's another on the job
big cat for rats. little cat for mice, .
and he named them Majority, which
means big part. and Minority. which
means little part. But every one called
them Major and Miny. for short
IT'S such comfort TO have a good
ambitious child" said old Major hap.
PLY
1T certainly pays to try and help
yourself" said Miny. And they fell
asleep, we'll fed and happy, in their
soft new beds
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

| The girl balanced upon a spick-span
wire fence and pointed long, SHINY
gun barrel at a much-surprised en-
! gineer.
Go and build your railroad some
where else" she instructed. Il wont
have coal trains putting through my
quarter secti IN and soaring my ponies
out OF their senses
The engineer, three months out or
college and impressed with the girl
pure beauty bowed profoundly and
stopped short on the ribbon-like line
| the Kansas & Pacific was pushing
from prairie to ocean, but Walter
Kenney. noting the disturbance. walk
( ed 10 the front and cody looked the
pretty obstructionist over.
what this?" he demanded. we
have the right OF way, you know. You
can't stop us
The girl smiled at him rather sau-
cily. yet grimly.
Cant IL" she asked. You get
back"
Stuff and nonsense" laughed Ken
ney Here. you man with the flag
pole Skip over the fence and run
ahead"
The man with the flag pole. grin
ming. prepared to Chamber through the
tight-stretchcd wirec. Zip. sang the
shiny gun. and the shattered flag stan
fell from the dazed mans hands. ZIP!
went the rife again, and Kenney felt
the deadly breath OF the thing past
his cheek.
Cant 70" the girl repeated banter
ingly: and Kenney answered, as he
led his beatel gang away:
For bit you can. my pretty marks
woman, but Venus and Cleopatra In
lovely combination couldn't hold up
the Kansas h Pacific"
That night. with lanterns and muf-
| fed stakes. the surveyors slipped
down upon the necessary quarter sec
ton and pre- pared To push the long
line on toward the distant ocean, but
great dog howled In the darkness
and the red lantern that the first man
carried spattered into a hundred
pieces as the unerring rife spoke
again.
Il can pick you of one by one.
warned the girl from the shadows;
and baffied and beaten. the chain
/ bearers retreated into the night.
The next day Walter Kenney called
upon Miss Myra Cornell and offered
her the X a. P.'s good gold. but TO no
purpose.
No" she refused, III you had be
haved pret.ily about II in the first
place I might have given In, but
am determined now"
! So Kinney started his gang from
the western edge Of the desired quar-
ter section and let the matter drift
| for a while But he continued his
visits to the Cornell home, coming as
often as the way open to come. Myra
Cornell was gracious and charming
when not on sentry duty along the K.
q p right of way. and Kenney forgot
I the right OF way squabble and sur
rendered -hia4self -aesFees-te-t
girls piquant charm. And by-and-by
came the day that he staked his hap
piness on one impassioned plea and
proposed.
She listened TO his declaration with
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
AN ECHO OF THE
HEYN'S BAZAAR FIRE
CIGARS. CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO FROM THE BIG
HoLToN STOCK SELLING FOR SONG
WHICH PROMPTS MANY WISE ONES TO LAY IN BIG
SUPPLY FOR FUTURE

That there is no loss without some
gain Is aptly illustrated ia the case
or the sale OF the big cigar and to
bacco stock OF {. ]. Holton by the in
surance adjusters. Most of the stock
was left In perfect condition and the
ridiculously low prices prevailing hard
ly seem warranted. AS Is generally
known. Holton carried one OF the
largest and finest lines Of cigars and
tobaocos in the city and shrewd buyers
have been quick TO participate In the
cut-prices made on their favorite
brands. No doubt the adJusters are
correct in their Judgment that the pub
lie Will not buy anything that has tg-
ured In fire unless decisive cut ls
made in the price. and they made
payment to Holton In full by realizing
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
THE EVENING STORY

little red spots coming and going in
her cheeks and a half smile upon her
lips. When she answered her voice
quivered the least bit.
But the right OF way?" she demand.
ed. DO you give up all idea OF put.
ting your railroad through my little
farmf"
"Oh. yes, promised Walter Kenney,
with a sigh. The Kansas a Pacific
doesn't wage war on charming WON.
en-. Wen go around"
The girl laughed in silvery ripples,
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

as II greatly relieved You give up
absolutely she asked further.
Absolutely" assured kenney.
Then come with me-" she invited.
and kenney followed her into the
green helds.
Taking up light AK she attacked
one of her fresh cedar posts. and.
athletic as she was, soon hewed II
down.
Now briLg back your surveying
gang. she laughed. Il merely desired
10 win my point over
over wn&m?' demanded Walter
kenney.
over m: future husband" MUIR
INJURED Myra Cornell
But kenney. when az last he saw
his surveyors driving the sharp stakes
through the much desired quarter sec
tion. wondered which OF them had
really won.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

what they can on the stock II seems
almost incredible that boxes OF
cigars formerly selling for 81 should
be- closed out at $l.45: cigars that
always sold at $3.50. now s2.70; 81
boxes for s2.95. and $3.50 boxes for
$4.l5. All brands are being closed out
at a proportionate discount. All kinds
pennies will command the handsomess
and most useful kind OF novelties such
as decorated jars. pipe holders. cigar
moistening boxes. fancy leather and
wood pipe racks. Ladies' contemplating
a purchase OF anything In this line
should avail themselves OF the un-
usual opportunity.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

that the presence OF cane sugar In a
starchy mixture prevents the complete
conversion OF that starch INTO matter
capable OF feeding the-body yEwhen I
remind him that. by taking bit "
bread with every spoonful OF cereal,
he Is therefore quite certain TO mas.
ucate Il thoroughly. and actually di.
gest al least a part OF IL in the mouth
When ] nave taken the trouble to
do this he appreciates that there IL
q reason for the advice; and. II a rea.
sonable man. he gets his moneys
worth by obeying Director
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

rying to get things for them to eat
hat she hadn't even time to name the
roor things!
4 The other kittens were lazy, good.
0rnothing lot and didn't seem to
ARE, but the black kitten said. I'm
yofng TO go out into the world and
make a name for myself and be happy
md comfortable"
And 50 one day she went. The
@treets were very. very big and noisy.
Dut she was brave and lodged here
md ran there until she came to the
0or OF very big building and walk
~ up to a man who was standing
mere and said. "Mcw-mew-mew."
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
NO REASON TO OPPOSE.
Acme Company Already Complies
With the Aim OF the Waters
Paint Bill.

The Acme White Lead a Color
Works does not oppose the Waters
paint bill but on the other hand ap'
proves II. AID has so stated To ooth
the house anu senate committees.
The Acme company is giving full
weight and net measure and printing
the formulas OF their paint on their
labels and ss that is practically the
object OF the Till they see no objection
TO its passage. The objection is com
ing from interests outside OF this state
other states have passed similar
laws and the have worked TO positive
advantage Cl honest paint manufac
turers.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
Authors Foreward.

In these articles | shall try
10 give you plain and practical
directions as TO what TO eat.
how 10 eat. when to eat and
how To- use food SO as TO get
from IL the greatest possible
amount Of health, strength and
power Of both body and mind.
have no "fads" or icono-
elastic ideas TO present-just
pain common sense | shall
no doubt say some things with
which you will not agree. AM
| right or wrong? Here's the
test: Follow my suggestions
for a fortnight and see. w. r.
G. LATSON.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Mile Eugene Gerlac. a French 1T
erary artist. will give series OF al
terpoon reatings In Detroit during the
spring. the erst TO take place. Monday
in the apartments of Miss Cornelia
Campbell, Ia the Pasadena. Her sub
ject will be Fathers and daughters.
The following Thursday. she VIII
speak OF children In France IN the
eighteenth century, and Will give sew
eral monolcgues In the home OF MISS
Liggett Monday. May 3. she VIII tell
OF the Breton fisher folk. in the nome
OF Mrs. Charles B. Warren. No. s25
Jefferson-aVe
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
Fire Makes Two Families Homeless.

Two families were burned out short
ly after noon, Friday, In fire which
badly damaged the two-story resi-
dence at No. $40 Montcalm-st east.
The house was owned by Isaac Stol'
arsky, who lived en- the lower floor.
The upper part OF the house was oc-
cupied by James Kane, who lost
everything he owned Kane. who ID
employed in an automobile factory
was not at home when the first start
ed. but his wife got the children on;
safely, and sat on neighbor's step
and watched the flames eat up their
furniture. The firc started uear the
chimney and the whole upper part OF
the house is destroyed
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
Suppressed Divorce Suits

Suppre ssed suits for divorce werc
sled. Friday. by Rosceal VS.. James Is.
Ethell. Leah Belle VS. Fred j. Doyle
Nellie Maud VS. Arthur Edward Brock
Harley c. VS.. Caroline Hasilins: Dora
VS. Vincent Tolksdoif. and Amelia vs..
Amos V. Schwartz.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

A new explosive is made by mixing
perchlorate OF ammonia with an or
ganic substance containing tannin,
such as myIobalan II Is said to be
esl ecially valuable In mining. as its
explosion produces too low a tempera.
ture 10 Ignite either choke damp or
fire damp
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

The annual commencement OF he
Farrand Training School for Nurse
will be- held in the chapel Of the
First Presbyterian church. Tuesday
evening. April q, under the auspices
Of the training school committee OF
Harper hospital. The members OF
the graduating class are; Sarah Jane
Clark. Margaret Ellen Brown, Matilda
Harris. Sarah Dryden, Lucy Clarksor
Torr, Agnes Alice Kennedy. Mary
Ann Mckay, Mary Haze! Brewer
Mary Leathley Van Allen. Helen
Naomi Anderson, Agnes Tre2ise. Alice
Marian Howard. Mabel Anne Nairn
Irma Helena Jeffs, Isabel May War
rem and Margaret A. Hoxsey. A re
ception will be held at the Swain
home. Wednesday. April 2S. from 50
10 IL o'clock.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

German scientists expect 10 get 900
horsepower-hours OF work from each
ton Of peat which will De taken from
immense bogs in that country and con.
yerted irto gas. together with much
ammonia as a by-product
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

The marriage OF Miss Burnetia Ade-
laide Sommers and Walter Barlow
Hayes was celebrated Tuesday even
ing in the home OF the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank F. Sommers, No.
l43 Lincoln-ave. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. John Gabriel
at 1880 o'clock in the evening, In the
presence OF some Sd relatives and
friends The bride wore gown OF
princess lace over satin, en- empire.
and trimmed with pearls. She carried
shower OF lilies OF the valley. and
her veil was fastened with orange
blossoms. Miss Viola Sommers. sister
Of the bride, who acted as maid of
honor. wore a gown OF white lace and
embroidery over pink. with a short
tulle veil. and carried pink roses. The
bridesmaids, Miss Amy Sohermer. OF
Saginaw. and Miss Lena Brede. wore
gowns OF white, shor: tulle wells. and
carried pink sweet peas Miss Ger
trude Hayes, niece OF the groom.
who acted as flower girl, wore white
lingerie frock and carried a basket
of pink and white blossoms. The
groom was attended by John Men all
Burns. as best man. and the ushers
we're Robert n. Drysdale and Judso,
Bradway.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
THE RIGHT OF WAY.
6y STUART q. STONE.

When Walter Kenney and his
bronzed, soiied surveying gang set
their flag poles and steel chains ppon
the strip OF green prairie, they came
upon a slip of a girl in pink drss.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
PLAYTIME STORIES
The Ambitious Kitten.

4 There was once a very small black
<tten who lived in very dirty back
ley.
There were ave other children in the
nxnily. and their mother was so busy
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
SiWHYSs@dWHY NOTS'
TEATING

Written Expressly for The Times D.
Heath Culture Magazine, Author alues
ders,"
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Have you tasted "Salada' Tea? I'm
equaled for pdrity. strength and nav
or Trial packet l0c. Al all grOcers.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Miss Mary Atkinson gave theater
party In the Temple Wednesday even
Ing for the pleasure OF Miss Margaret
O'Dwyer. OF Chicago. the guest CT Miss
Hattie Harris. Miss Lucy Lynch viii
give dinner Monday for Miss
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

n. A. Maynard. OF Denver. Col, will
give q lecture In Temple Beth El on
yellowstone Park" Sunday afternoon
at . o'clock. under the auspices OF
the Womn's Auxiliary association.
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock he speaks
In Wheelmen's hall. No. So Adarns-ave.
east. Members are requested TO at
tend.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
IN SOCIETY

hall. This entertainn ent Is for mem
bers only. Dancing will follow. har-
monte society is arranging 10 ceie'
brate its sixtieth anniversary, June
and 2
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

More than $50 members and guests
attended the smoker given by the Eel
lowcraft club. Thursday night. this be-
ing the first OF series to be given by
the club. Flnzeps orchestra gave a
program OF interesting selections and
the last half OF the entertainment con-
oisted OF vaudeville numbers from the
Deal houses Tht club will move into
know quarters when the lease expires
{nnxt year.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

eevepai young society girls will give
3 6lnuor In the Country club. Satur-
doy, 6haperoned by Mrs. George t.
Heudrfs and Mrs. Frank g. Baldwin.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

v Mrs. E. Y. Swift has returned from
Atlantic City where she has been for
several months During the absence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Baldwin In
Europe. Mr.. and Mrs. Swift VIII oc'
cupy their home.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

An entertainment under the aus
tpices Of the Gen. o. M. Poe. w. r. c..
No. 8. win be given for the benefit of
the nag fund, In G. A. r. hall. Thurs
day evening. April 20. The entertain
ment will be in the form OF a trip
70 Scotland. illustrated by special
views. with Charles r. Low as the lee
turer. Scotch songs will be rendered
during the evening by Miss Isabelle
Christie and Allan H. Balm.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

II A minstrel performance and vaude-
Vile entertainment will be given oy
the Detroit lodge Of Eiks' minstrels
snd professional talent. under the aus
pieces OF the Harmonic society. We'd
nesday evening. April 2s. in Harmonic
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Y Gen. Charles A. Coolidge will give
IN illustrated lecture on "Pekin.
China" Wednesday evening. April ls.
IN the church house, Michigan-ave.
and Church-st-, under the auspices OF
the Mems club OF 81. Peters church.
Cen. Coolidge was In command OF
the American forces In China during
the recent Boxer uprising.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
Misses and
Junior Suits

An interesting showing OF
Suits for Misses and Young
Girls is ready at Hudson 5.
Under capable management
this branch of our business is
in better shape than ever in the
past
The variety is attractiyely large
and the styles are youthiui and
full OF clever touches, such as
girls like.
Suits for 10 to 14-yearold girls
at $40 and up.
Suits for IS to lS-year-old girls
at $3.50 and up.
Pretty Dresses for Girls
or to IA years Made OF SPLEEN
did materials, such as Ginghams.
Cbambrays and Madras Cloths. iE
dozens OF pretty patterns that will
wash perfectly
Who will want 10 bother with
making them when thCy can De
bought ready to slip right on ami
at 75c, 81. $50 o. S22
White Dresses OF sheer Lawns
WITH d8Tnty Iaces and embrcider-
ies. and more elaborate styles OF
Net and Pointe &C Esprit ENquis.
its models for dress occasions-s5
10 $40.
TIT
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

The girl balanced upon spick-span
wire fence and pointed long SHINY
gun barrel at a much-surprised en-
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Go and build your railroad some
where else" she instructed. Il won't
have coal trains putting through my
quarter secti IN and soaring my ponies
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

They will be the populai Neck
ticipated this demand by providin
est styles produced. Note these.
At 25c are extremely rainty
Dutch Collars OF white lawn. with
lace edge; also white pique. inset
with medallions.
The Thlinget., 1909-04-01

vet to come. The following discrip- fion of a feast in Fort Wrangel in 1896, I read, but did notsee. Prepar- ations of an extravagant naturehad been made for the coming ofa neigh boring tribe. The Stars and Stripes were waving and hundreds of pounds of powder exploded in small cannons in honor of their coming but nothing could be seen of them.
 The second morning a canoe appeared with word that the guests, having passed through a