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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
CHIEF OF POLICE
DEFENDS HIMSELF
FOllmer Declares He Had Good
Reason to Suspect Klein-
schmidt of Murder

OAKLAND, Dec. 9.-Chief OF Police
NoIlmer OF Berkeley took the witness
stand in Judge EIIsworths court today
TO explain the reasons he had for ar
resting Harry Kleinschmidt, the Uni
versity OF California student, who is
now suing him for $4,000 damages for
false Imprisonment According TO voll-
mer, he had strong cause TO suspect
that Kleinschmidt was the murderer of
Frank Bellows, whose dead body was
FOUND in q vacant lot in Berkeley, and
the mystery of whose death has never
been cleared up satisfactorily TO the
authorities.
Nollmer testified that he had first
the evidence of r.. NJ. Peck against
kleinschmidt. Peck told him that he
accompanied Bellows TO Kleinsehmidt' s
house the night before Bellows was
found dead. Bellows and Kleinschmidt
were rivals for the affections OF Miss
Blanche Kerfoot, and the purpose OF
Bellows visit was to force Klein
schmidt to surrender some letters from
the girl TO him. He went TO the inter-
view armed with a pistol and told Peck
TO wait outside OF the house, but to
come to his rescue if ne heard anything
suspicious. Peck waited an hour and
then went home.
Peck himself was placed on the wit
ness stand today, and he eorroborated
this testimony.
Nollmer declared that another cir
cumstance that gave ground for suspi-
cion Was the fact that Kleinschmidt was
familiar with the action OF cyanide OF
potassium and had access TO that poi
son Bellows died from having taken
this drug. and a vial was found near
his body.
As to the charge made A against, him
by kleinschmidt that he had been bru-
tai to him after his arrest, and had put
him through the third degree" Nollmer
said that he had treated him without
a. ny such cruelty, and just as he would
have treated any other prisoner.
The testimony of the police chief was
corroborsted by that of Charles II.
Jsmison, Bert Fraser and Howard
Johnson. Further testimony viii be
taken in tue case.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY NATIVE DAUGHTERS
Berkeley ParIOr Elects Mrs.
Susie Nichols as President

BERKELEY, Dec. 9.-The annual
election Of Berkeley parlor No. $50,
Native Daughters Of the Golden West,
resulted in the selection of the follow
ing; Past president, Miss Sophie Mich
elsen: president Mrs. Susie Nichols
first vice president, Mrs. Carrie Hall
second vice president, Mrs. Mahoney;
third vice president, Mrs. Annie Luhr;
recording secretary, Miss Leila Brsck
financial secretary, Miss May Robin
son; tressure Mrs. Anna McKelvey;
marshal, Mrs. Reed; inside sentinel
Miss Margaret Williams; outside SEN
tinel. Mrs. Richardson; organist. Mrs.
Elliot: trustees, Mrs. Poore. Miss Der
kin and Miss Graves.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
THOMPSON RESIGNS FROM
LABOR COUNCIL OFFICE
Quits Secretary's Job, but Will
Remain Active Member

OAKLAND, Dec. 9.-A NJ. Thompson,
who has served as secretary and busi-
ness agent OF the central labor council
for a year and q half. has resigned on
account Of III health and A. w. Seton
.Tr = member of the typographical
union. has been elected 10 succeed him.
Thompson is at present convalescing
from a protrscted illness and his ply
sicisns warned him against continuing
the night work which his office en-
tailed. he has decided to accept a
position as deputy county assessor. but
will remain an active member of the
labor council. representing the team
sters union, in which he will continue
70 hold the presidency
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS for Commissary Foodstuffs. ETC.
Office Of Panama Railroad Company. "a State
street New York. November 20. 1909. Sealed
proposals are invited for furnishing commissary
foodstuds, ETC.. TO the Panama Railroad Com
pany in accordance with terms and conditions
contained in circular No. P-263 Circulars and
full information may be obtained at the follow
ing named places. at which points bids win be
received and opened in public on dste and at time
stated: The Purchasing Department. Panama
Railroad Compsuy. "a State street. New York:
office of Purchasing Commisssry. T. s. A.. New
Orleans. La: Purchasing .Commissary. L. ). A.
1OeG North Point street. San Francisco. Cal, and
Purchasing Conmis<ary. L. s. A.. IL Lake street.
Chicago. III. Bids win be received at New YORK
until p m.- AT Chicago and New Orleans until
D. 10. and at San Francisco until IL a De
ceirber Is. 1ao8. WENDELL. L. SIMPSON. Ma
jor. 10th Inf satry, C. :. A.. CoiDmissary Purchas-
ing Agent. Parema Railroad Company, "a State
street. New York.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
WOMEN MAKE SUCCESS
OF UNIQUE FESTIVAL
First Baptist Church Parlors
Scene of Fete

OAKLAND. Dec. with the cafete-
ria dinner and program of readings and
music. the tree festival, which is being
held by the women of the First Baptist
church in their parlors. will close to-
morrow evening A large number OF
prominent women have contributed to
the success Of the unique affair, which
has been one of the most picturesque
OF the many carnivals of the winter.
The usual booth has given place to
growing trees upon which the articles
for sale have been hung. The introduc-
ton of the north pole, the grape arbor
suggestive of the southland, the holi-
day conceits of every description, the
beautiful offerings of the orient. has
claimed for the church workers wide
attention and brought into their cof-
fers a goodly sum to be applied to the
church debt
Among those who have been actively
in the festival
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
COATS ARE STOLEN
FROM HIGH SCHOOL
Series of Thefts Puzzles Princi-
pal and Police Are Called
to End Mystery

OAKLAND, Dec. s.-The theft of
overcoats almost daily from the halls
of the Oakland high school is being
investigated by the police, a watch set
by the instructors having failed to
cause the apprehension of the offender.
Today two pupils, Walton Moore of 81
Parkside drive and Maurice Blenel of
East Oakland, reported that their gar
ments had been taken.
The stealing of the overcoats began
several days ago. AT first it was
thought the two or three coats taken
had been carried away by mistake and
would be returned Instead of the
missing overcoats coming back several
others were missed.
Principal Keyes made an Intellectual
effort to catch the culprit. 1t is
thought that the garments are being
sold to pawnshops and that the Of
fender may be traced through them.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
MEMBER OF Y. L. l.. Is
SUMMONED BY DEATH
Mrs. Rose Smith of Alameda
Passes Away

ALAMEDA. Dec. 9.-Mrs Rose
smith. wife OF f. d. Smith, and a
prominent member Of Isle City council
Of the Young Ladies' Institute OF this
city. died this morning at her home,
1913 Cottage street Her death fol-
lowed close upon the birth of a child
that also passed away.
Mrs. Smith was a daughter OF Dir.
and Mrs John Anderson and a sister
OF Miss Mary Anderson. She was a
native Of Alameda and % years of age.
Her funeral will be held under the
auspices OF the Young Ladies Insti-
tutc Saturday morning from St. Jo-
seph's church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
ROADBED FOR CARLINE
EXTENSION COMPLETE

OAKLAND, Dec. 9.-Work on the
roadbed for the extension of the Hop
kins street car line from Dimond can
yon to Fruitvale has been practically
completed, and the Oakland traction
company will probably announce the
schedule for the new runs in a few
days. The line formerly ended at the
mouth of Dimond canyon, but with the
extension a loop can be made via
Fruitvale avenue to the terminus of
the East Twenty third street line.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
SLUNGSHOT USED TO
STRIKE BERKELEY MAN
Three Robbers Get Small
Amount of Cash

OAKLAND, Dec. 9.-John F. Johnson,
living in West Berkeley. at 24l3 Grant
street, reported that he was slugged by
three men at Sixth and Washington
streets late last night and robbed of
s12.
He said that the men met him in
washington street and turned on him
together when he was about to pass
them.
street reported that clothing worth SIS
was stolen from her home.
Maurice Bleuel OF 220 Athcld avenue
complained that clothing was stolen
from his place
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
PHYSICIANS WATCH DOG
STOLEN WITH POULTRY

OAKLAND Dec. 9.-Thieves stole so
chickens, worth 81 each. from DR.. c. A.
Covalts yard at 80 Taft avenue
The physicians valuable Scotch collie
dog heard the robbers and interfered
with their plans. Therefore the chicken
thieves stole the dog also, as Doctor
Covalt reported this morning.
Doctor Covalt heard the uproar made
by the dog and the thieves. When he
went to investigate he found he had
lost his poultry and pet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
cONGREGATIONALISTS
WILL HOLD MEETING
Bay Association to Convene in
North Berkeley

BERKELEY. Dec. s.-The Bay as
sociation Of Congregational churches.
composed of pastors and delegates OF
the churches OF that denomination in
Alameda county, will meet at the North
Berkeley Congregational church Tues
day afternoon for the discussion OF the
annor4fonment plan OF benevolence. An
address by Prof. George NJ. Stratton Of
the university on The Fighting In
stinct.' followed by a discussion by
Major T. NJ Lewis of the university,
will be features.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
MOTHERS TO DISCUSS
NEW SCHOOL SYSTEM

RrRKELEY. Dec. s.-The proposed
nlsn for the reorganization OF the
schools Of this city placed before the
hoard OF education by Frank r
Bunker. superintendent OF schools, viii
be the subject Of the discussion Of the
Berkeley high school mothers club
next Monday afternoon. The club will
also decide whether TO make the or
zanization a parents association.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
PIONEER BERKELEYAN

BERKELEY, Dec 9.-The funeral OF
Mrs. Carlton Morse, sister in law OF
the late Mrs. Rosa NJ. Shattuck, who
died Tuesday, was held from local
undertaking parlor this afternoon
Rev. Lapsley A. McAfee officiating. The
pail bearers were Philo Mills, c. S
Merrill. j. r. Little and A. H. Broad
Interment was in Mountain View Gem
etery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
NATIVE SONS TO HAVE
BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY
HaIcyOn ParIor Prepares for Its
Annual Affair

ALAMEDA, Dec. 9-Halcyon parlor,
Native Sons of the Golden West, will
hold a Christmas party for its MEM
bers on the evening of December 21.
with the parlor and is a source of
much amusement to the members.
officers will also be elected on the
same evening"
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10

A curious little building stands at
the end of a private walk on the shores
of the River Orwell, Suffolk 1t is
known as the Cat house." for the
reason that in the good old times" a
white cat used to be exhibited at a WIN
dow visible from the river as a signal
to smugglers who f1ourished in the To-
ga litv
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
The California Promotion Committee

(The State Central Organization organised In
1p02-An association for the commercial and
industrial development OF California.l
"PROMOTIoN: The act OF promotion advance
ment. encouragement. "--Century Dictionary.
The committee has for its object the PROMO
TION of Calirornia's interests. II has nothing to
SELL 1t fosters all things tending to the AD-
VANCEMENT OF California. 1t is an authority
on all matters relating to California; 1t EN-
COURAGES the establishment Of new industries
and fosters those already established 1t invites
desirable immigration. 1t presents the oppor-
tunlties and needs Of all fields OF business and
professional activity. 1t is supported by popular
subscription and makes no charge for any service
rendered. 1t has affiliated with it ESQ CONNER
cial organizations Of the state with combined
membership OF more than 0.0O0. Meetings Of
representatives, Of these organizations are held
sernfanuually in different parts Of the state
where matters OF California's interest are dis
cussed. Headquarters OF the committee are
maintained in Merchants Exchange bldg. San
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10

Leprosy is a. singularly undemon-
strative disease. Out of hundreds only
a few have a startling, not to say hor-
rible. appearance. 1t is very mildly
conta gious, and nurses and attendants
have spent TO- 90 80 years in leper
colonies without catching it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Dec a.--Tae following marriage
leonard Besrien. % and Florence A. Rivers.
IS both Of Oakland. -, a. -. 4.
Ljovd Coulter, -. and Alice Wiley. 2l' both 0,
Berkeley. -. - sr...
william s. vierra. y, Pleassnton. and Mamie
A. En0s II. Alvaraoe.
Nsuuei D. Mendonca, =, a9o Josephine MAT
q WSJiism n. Irfe. SO. and sAfuriel B. Gerard.
Elmer ,.8s Richards. Al. Hilo. and Dollie e.
Summer. SO, Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10

Rent your rooms by advertising them
in The CaIl's want ad columns. Phone
l1earny ss fog q solicitor to call on you.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10

-Tf You Want What You Want
When You Want It.
USE CALL WANT ADS
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Normal News Notes.

Miss Alverta Duff OF 1O7 West
Poplar street, who was very sick
with an attack of the asthma suf.
fered a relapse Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.. Barton are
the happy parents of a fine boy,
born Saturday.
Word was received in Normal
last week of the sad demise of
Miss Anna Bates of Centralia.
This young lady was a student
of the l. S. N. U. the past six
weeks of the summer term.
Mrs. Almedia Thomas went to
Cincinnati Ohio, Sunday even
ing for six weeks visit with
friends and relatives. She was
accompanied by her nephew,
Arthur Hull.
Mr.. John Whitaker is still
very sick at the home of his
father on e. Willow street. Fred
Whitaker remains in the same
condition.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
The Business League
Elects Delegates TO the National
Convention at Louisville.

The Negro Business League
met Wednesday evening in regu-
lar session and had very enthu-
siastic meeting. Three new
members were added to the ros-
ter: Messrs. Gains, Obanion and
n. Brown.
Mr.. Grubbs, representative of
The Indianapolis Freeman, was
present and delivered most
timely address on the most vital
issue of the day-business.
Messrs. J. E. Thompson and
A. M. Williams were elected del
egates to the National Negro
Business League Convention
which sits at Louisville, KY,
August 19, 90, 81, next.
The League respectfully and
solicitously, invites all business
and professional men to join
the League also urges that every
member come to the meeting the
second week in August.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Woman's Club Notes.

The regular business meeting
will be held at the Lincoln Color.
ed Home, 427~ S. 18th street,
Wednesday, August 4, at 2.30 p.
m. All members are requested
to be present on time, as this is
the final meeting for this year.
Much work must be completed
on this date. Members are re
quested to pay their annual dues
and to bring their per capita tax
of ten cents. All delegates re
port at this meeting, SO we will
know who is going to Chicago on
the 16, of August to the State
Federation of clubs. Remember
the change from Monday to Wed
nesday, on account of the final
reports of the officers. BY or
der of the president,
Mrs. j. c. McClain.
2112 S. 9th st.
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The Unique Entertainment.

The Unique Entertainment to
be given at the st. Paul A. M. E
church, Tuesday evening. under
the personal direction of Mrs
Carrie Lee Hamilton. promises
to be unique and entertaining
Mrs. Hamilton needs no intro
duction to the people of this city
as Ter past record as an elocu-
ZIONIST, her ability as an instruc.
tor and manager of dramatic re
citals. etc., has long since been
demonstrated, and the entertain
ment to be given Tuesday even
ing, will be no deviation from
past performances. The pro.
gram as printed on another page
of this issue, tells pointedly of
the entertaining and instructives
features. Participants with his.
tronic ability have been chosen.
The patronage Of the public is
cordially solicited.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31

Mrs. William Johnson of East
Brown street, leaves tomorrow
for two weeks visit in Gallo,
Mo-, and other points.
The Grand Session of the Tab.
ernacle and Knights of Tabor
convenened in E. st. Louis last
week. A very interesting ses.
sion was held.
The union Sunday school pic
mic of st. John and ST. Paul at
Clear Lake last Thursday, was
largely attended and greatly en-.
joyed by all.
Miss Hattie Hubbard, promi.
nent school teacher of ST, Louis.
and Miss Chic Hedgeman are
visiting Mrs. B. F. Bonagan of
S. Sd street.
G. w. Hill of Chicago, spent
the encampment week here the
guest of G. H. and Mrs. Morgan.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Entertafns For Guests.

Mrs. T.. D. Jackson of W. JEFF
ferson street, delightfully."- enter.
tained a number of yonng people
last Tuesday evening in honor of
her guest, Miss Blanche Roberts
of Quincy and other visitors in
the city. The diversions of the
evening we're dancing and cards.
All speak in the highest terms of
the hostess.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Terrili's Vaudeville Co.

Arval Terrell, manager of Ter.
rell's Vaudeville Co., is off for
several weeks engagement. He
has quite a commendable aggre.
CATION and his shows are high
class, very pleasing and merltor-
ious. Mr.. Terrell will make sew.
eral high dives and receives 500
for each. Last Thursday he made
a dive for company at Williams
vile. There are 16 in the CON-
pany. They left this week for
Bonneville; Mo-, on six week S
tour.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31

Miss Gertrude Williams very
pleasantly entertained the Bene
dicto Club at her home on East
Jackson street, on the evening of
the 26. After the usual routine
of business. the hostess served
light refreshments. The club
will meet with Miss Allene
White at her studio. on E. Ad-
ans street, next week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Governor of Illinois.

Who is determined that the
people shall have primary law
and the deep water Way. Mr..
Deneen will reconvene the Gen
eral Assembly in November for
the enactment of this legislation.
The governor is man who be-
lieves in doing things.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Or. Clanton's Truth.

DR.. Clanton is right: Ministers
of the gospel are the repre- senta
tives of Jesus Christ, doing the
work of Christ in His stead. aud
none but the true, intelligent,
comprehensive, broad. guaged
minister is fit to be an ambassa.
dor of Christ. They should be
as lights, shining with effulgent
brilliancy thus causing men and
women to be constrained to fol-
low their precepts and their
teachings. Any other man mis-
represents, instead of represent
ing Jesus Christ. 1t is also in.
tended that the people enmasse,
shall read the scriptures and be
able to vie with each other as to
what are the interpretations
therein.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Bloominsto News.
Society Happenings Locals and
Personals.

Miss Eta Green gave a hand
kerchief shower at her home on
S. Wright street, for Miss Mar
ION Maben who becomes bride
in August.
Mrs. Alice Sharp and daughter
Viola, who have been visiting
Mrs. Calhoun, left for Kansas
City, Saturday evening. where
they will make their future home.
Dennis Dice who was so pain
fully injured a few weeks ago by
falling lumber, is able to be out
with the aid of crutches.
Mrs. Wiley Casey returned
home Sunday after visiting in
Chicago and Benton Harbor.
The Elete Thimble Club enter
tained their mothers to a six
o'clock dinner, Friday evening
at Miller park.
Mes danes L. Anson, S. Whit.
field, gave a linen shower on
Miss Maben, Wednesday evening
at the residence of Mrs. F. D.
Wyche, 527 w. Taylor street.
The members of the A, M. e.
church choir gave sacred con.
cert at the church Sunday even.
ing. Quite neat sum was real.
lied for the trustees.
Mrs. Roy Williams and Miss
Blanche Hoagland, spent We'd
nesday in Holder, the guests of
friends.
Mrs. Eva Monroe of Spring.
field, state president of the fed
ederation of clubs. is here visit.
ing Mrs. Smith, 600 West Clay
street. A reception was tender
ed in her honor Tuesday even
ing. The state president is one
of the founders of the Lincoln
Colored Home in Springfield.
Mrs Anna McCreery, an aged
and respected lady, was found
dead in her bed Wednesday
morning, at the home of her son
on N. Center street. She was
born in Tennessee 81 years ago
and came to Illinois in 1884; she
has been a faithful member of
the Methodist church for num-
Der of years.
Mrs. Carl Stearles and little
son Rudolph of Decatur, are
here visiting their mother and
grandmother, Mrs. Annie Young
of e. Market street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31
Rally at st. John Sunday, Aug. 9th

The E. T. G. final rally for this
conference year, will be given
on the above date. at St. John A.
M. E. church. Every body very
cordially invited. Every minis
ter will deliver a ten minute ser
monette and each will take up an
offering, the one getting the larg
est sum will be considered the
most popular.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31

Little Waneda Shaw will spend
the summer with her relatives.
G H. Morgan and wife of South
Spring street.
Mr.. Grubbs, travelling repre-
sentative of The Freeman, is in
the city on business for said pa.
per. He is quite conversant and
versatile.
Mrs. H. H. Petit was in Paris
this week. representing the Court
of Calanthe at the Grand Lodge
of Knights of Pythias.
Miss Ruth Hodge left Satur.
day for Galesburg, where she
will be the guest of her great
grand mother, aunt and uncle.
Rev. G.. w. Jones will be alb.
sent from the pulpit tomorrow,
having gone to Clinton county 10
perform marriage ceremony.
Mrs. Sam Watts of S. 18th
street, is indisposed this week.
Arthur Singleton, a newsboy,
was unfortunately cut by his con-
temporary. whose name is Hol-
man.
Mrs. L. Outland has been in.
disposed for several weeks, but
is somewhat improved.
Mrs. David, mother of Mrs. G.
Il. Mogan, was feeling we'll
enough to attend the picnic at
Clear Lake, last Thursday.
We advise our readers to read
the Great Eastern Grocery
Stores offer for today and Mon.
day and go there and patronize
them and let them know that you
saw their advertisement in The
Forum.
The ST. Luke Mission gave a
picnic at Clear Lake Wednesday.
Mrs. Ray of Villa Ridge, was
the guest of her brother, Rev.
G. w. Jones, 1411 East Mason
street, the past week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-31

Mrs. J. M. Mosby was indis-
posed this week.