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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
NATIONAL PARLOR IIS
INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS
Enjoyable Function by Sons
of the Golden West

District Deputy Grand President DIT.
Frank Gonzales, assisted by K. Matti-
son, acting as grand secretary and W.
Walsh as grand marshal, installed the
following named. in Delbert hall last
Thursday night as the officers of Ma
tional ParlOr No. lis. for the current
term:
Past president. +. W. Gilman; pres
ident, A Herbst Jr.; first vice presi-
dent, Charles L. lGimmel; second vice
president, ". A Calvin; third vice
president, l. J. Mehrtens; marshal, w
F. Pitts, outside sentinel. w. f. Clark {,
inside sentinel, W. Leonard; recording
secretary, M. M. Ratigan; financial sec
rotary. ID. E Murden: treasurer. George
w. Koch Jr-; trustee. Charles ". Heyer,
surgeons, DR.. Nathan Rogers and DR.. j.
j. Morrisey; organist, r. s. WOOlever.
At the close of the ceremony Trustee
Charles Heyer. on behalf of the parlOr.
presented Frank Hatfield, the retiring
past president, a diamond set badge OF
his rank in the order. This was fol-
lowed by an entertainment by the
Tourist" of the parlOr and a cola
ton.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
HURLED FROM CART
IN AUTO COLLISION
Lives of Four Men Imperiled
by Accident

SAUSALITO, July 1O.-For one thrill
ing instant early last evening the
lives of four men hung dangerously
in the balance when a heavy automo-
bile. driven by E. l. Gill of Berkeley.
crashed into cart carrying George
LOriano and George Friedman, young
men living in Sausalito.
When the wheels of the machine in
terlocked with those of the cart after
striking it on the side, Gill and his
companion were thrown from the seat
of the automobile. while LOriano and
Friedman were hurled high into the
air from the force of the Impact.
Other than few scratches the men in
the automobile escaped without injury.
nate, and but for rare good fortune he
would have been crushed to death be-
tween the revolving wheels of the ma
chine and the cart.
After the acciden, so Loriano states,
he was brought into Sausalito by GILL
who showed decided Discrimination to
accompany him. The cart was left by
the roadside, a complete wreck
Fruchman struck the earth several
feet from the scene of the collision and
was injured about the head and hips
Loriano states that he was driving
along the road when GilFs machine
suddenly came around a corner from
another road leading from Mill Valley
junction, and before Gill could slow
down the machine crashed into the
side of the cart, pinning II against
an earthern bank.
Gill returned to Berkeley last night
but not before he had made a cash
settlement with Loriano for damage
done the cart.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
MOtOrcylists' Club Awards
Medals for Scores

The final awarding of the prizes for
the winners of the San Luis Obispo
endurance run held on July and 5
was completed by the San Francisco
motorcycle club at its last regular
meeting. There were seven fnishers,
five of whom made perfect scores and
are entitled to a handsome gold medal.
They are: L. Z. Stone. three horsepower
Thor perfect, 1000 points; A. Schleuter,
three horsepower Excelsior, perfect,
1000 points; w H. Sieman, six horse
Chelini, six horsepower Thor perfect,
1000 points; f. Karslkae, six horse
power Curtiss, perfect, 1000 points. The
A. Faulkner (Curtiss), $50 points, and
third place to E. Emery (Excelsior),
97S points
The club has appointed committee
consisting of Charles Macy, Joseph
Hole. George a. Payton and w. @. Coll
ms. TO arrange with the park COM
cycle club licensed so that It's members
can. have the benefit and use of the
park highways and be on the same
footing with automobilists.
1t has also been arranged to con-
gregate the local motorcyclists In the
park within the next few weeks and
nave a photo of the western riders
leading journals throughout the east
TO aid the Portola carnival.
President Peterson appointed the fol-
lowing racing committee to handle the
racing events for the ensuing term: w
g. Collins, A. Chelini, l.. Heise F. Kars-
lake and A. Zimmerman.
w. II. Adams and party have re-
turned from trip through the north
ern part of the state. visiting the Blue
and Clear lakes country on their trip
and report excellent roads and an en-
joyabl time.
The next club run will be decided on
Thursday evening. and will be either
TO congress Springs or 10 ST. Helena
VIA Vallejo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
New YOrk=Pittsburg Games
Draw 10000

NEW YORK. July 10.--Never before
in the history of baseball has there
been such excitement over the outcome
of series between two clubs as exists
here and the one topic of conversation
everywhere is the possibility of New
York being able to gain on Pittsburg
and Chicago in the race for the pen
nant. Believing this series with
Pittsburg to be the crucial test of the
New York club in their fight to be
classed with Pittsburg and Chicago as
National league championship contend
ers, $4,000 baseball mad persons jour
neyed to the polo grounds yesterday
10 see the double header between the
Giants and Pittsburg. Forty thou
sand crowded inside the grounds, a.
600 being able to get seats, while 5000
had to stand.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
TWO MILL VALLEY TOWN
TRUSTEES QUIT BOARD
Chairman Thomas and George
AmeS Resign Positions
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

MILL VALLEY. July 10.-As an out
growth to the clashes between the
political factions on the local sea of
politics special meeting of the town
trustees was held last night, when
Chairman of the Board Thomas, and
Trustee George Ames resigned from
the board.
To fill the vacancies thus created J.
w. Amrath and f. o. Bratton were
elected. The new trustees will be sworn
in at the regular meeting Tuesday
evening.
Amrath was notified by telephone Of
his election, but he did not at once
accept the honor thus thrust upon him
for the reason that he is president of
the citizens committee which recently
investigated the manner in which the
$4,000 bond money voted for street
improvements is being disbursed by
the trustees.
Charges of extravaganza and I'M
necessary expenditures were made
against the city officials, but investiga-
ton failed to show that the trustees
were in error.
After the resignation of Thomas.
Trustee Sedgwick was elected to the
Craftsmanship.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
FIELD ARTILLERY
TARGET PRACTICE
Captain Faulkner Will Examine
Grounds at Ukiah and Hop
land for the Army

Captain Albert o. Faulkner. First
field artillery, will leave early this
week for Ukiah and Hopland for the
purpose of examining sites for tenn
porary target range for the use Of the
second battalion, First field artillery
This is for the annual fall practice
that is to take place in September.
The United States army mine planter
Colonel George Armistead will leave
for the artillery district OF San Diego
during the coming week. The vessel
has been stationed at this post for
the last six months giving submarine
mine instruction work to the artillery
forces at the Presidio.
Lieutenant William T. Robinson Jr.
battalion quartermaster and commits
sary, Eighth infantry, at the Preside
Of Monterey. has been granted a two
months leave of absence, beginning
September l.
Lieutenant Thomas F. Mcneil. coast
artillery corps, stationed at the Pre-
sidio, will go on leave of absence July
Is for 10 days
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
DR.. SHEPPARD ARRESTED
ON ANOTHER CHARGE
Oakland Woman Produces Wit
ness to Prove Complaint

OAKLAND, July 1O.-w. c. Shep-
pard. a beauty doctor" whose arrest
was caused on a charge OF battery
yesterday by Miss Ely NJ Smith. a
high school girl OF 3039 Peralta avenue.
Fruitvale. was arrested on a new war
rant as he walked out of the police
court this morning.
The second complaint was sworn to
by Mrs. Neva Str%art OF 1920 Wood
street. who says that she was accOsted
by the doctor" in his office at 4S71s
Tenth street. when she answered an
advertisement for help AS a witness
she cited Miss WOolie Peters of the
same address. who accompanied her
Sheppard had pleaded not guilty 10
the first charge and asked for a re-
duction of the $500 bail when rear
rested. Bail was again put at $500,
which he was unable to furnish.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
TWO REPORTS IN
OSBURN INQUIRY
Older Members of Board Be-
lieyed TO Have Recommended
Court Martial


VALLEJO. July 1O-Whils naval
circles here are stin anxiously await
ing the orders OF President Taft rel
alive to the investigation into the fir
tations OF Lieutenant Wayne Osburn.
conducted by a special board Of in
quiry at Mare island. no word has yet
been received though the report COW
ering more than 1000 typewritten1
pages was sent TO the department at
Washington six weeks ago. IL is rum
cred at Mare island and generally be-
heved that the board submitted two
reports. The majority report waSf
signed by the older members of the%
board and recommended that Osburn be-
courtmartialed for conduct unbecOm Il
ing an officer and a gentleman fOri
having broken up the domestic life or
Naval Constructor Holden Evans and
his pretty wife: the minority report
signed by the younger members OF the
board urged only a reprimand for the
young lieutenant
The report has been investigated By
special board at Washington and
passed on to the secretary of the navy.
II must go to President Taft before
decision is announced
In the meantime Mrs Evans is still
spending her time in this city. being
with her children daily and calling at
her former home, where her husband
stlu lives. RumOrs of a reconciliation
are Still widely talked Of but are de-
MED by both Evans and his wife.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
AMATEUR BASEBALL

The games scheduled for today are the best
so far The schedule is as follows;
Conees vs. Billy Brackets; afternoon, Elery
Arms Co vs. Owl Drug Co.
At san Rafsel-w. P. Fuller Jrs- vs. San
Al san Misunderstanding. ]. Charles Greens
vs.. Acorns: afternoon. Billy Brackets vs. )
Charles Greens.
The Gautner & Matterns journeyed 10 Center
vile last Sunday and beat the bone team by a
score OF 10 A. The victors have many open
dates and want 30 hear from country teams.
Address Frank Rogers, JOB Haight street.
The sneedv KeIseyvine nine trimmed the
Heaidsburg nine at Kelseyville on July in an
exciting game. the score being 10 q, and the
following dsy they took Hopland into camp
10 to 8.
The Highland nine took sided game from
the Oakland Y. NJ. 1. at Highland by score
OF IA TO 2 The \. NJ. l. boys were outplayed
from the start. Highland stars landing on the
bali at will
The Dreamlands added two more yletOriess. TO
beat MN Valley on sunday. TO 4 and the
next day they put it on San Ansemo' to l.
The John wielands made trip 70 Ferndale on
Monday and were beaten by the lvanhoes OF that
town TO the tune Of to 3, after II innings OF
the fastest ball seen there this season.
The Barney Frankels sprung surprise on
San Rafael on sunday when it beat the crack
transbay nine, 10 10 s.
The Goodyears journeyed TO Yountville and
played a double header on July and 3, win
ming both games with ease. The rubber boys
had the home team Cutclassed both on the
field and at bat and at time was either
game in doubt The Goodyears have record Of
eight straight games 10 their credit
ALAMEDA. July 1O.-The Alerts of this city
and the San Leandro Maxwells will meet on
the diamond at Recreation park tomorrow after
noon Russell viii twirl for the home team.
OAKLAND, July 10.-Frank Qugley, star
performer on the Shreveport baseball club Of
the Texas league has been secured gen
eral utility man by the management of the
Oakland team OF the Coast league. He is ex-
pected 10 arrive here Thursday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
BRITISH COLUMD|ANs TAKE
ALL ROWING RACES
BUT ONE
San Diego Oarsmen Defeated in
Two Events at Regatta on
Lake Washington

SEATTLE, July 10.-Vancouver, B.
c., captured all but one event in to-
days races in the rowing regatta on
Lake Washington. The only race
which British CoIumbians failed to
won by Portland in S:221-5 with a
lead of two lengths.
In the senior singles Laing of Van
couver defeated Desbrascy of Nelson,
B. c., by 10 lengths in 1920.
Vancouver also won the senior tours,
making the course in 7:49 2-5. This
remarkably low time is accounted for
by the fact that the course is said to
be 100 yards short. The winning crew
had lead of seven lengths over Port
land, which finished second. Victoria,
B. c., finished third.
Following the senior events the win
ming four met the four Dared crew of
San Diego, Cal, in a special race. Van
couver won by three lengths in S:15
Laing of Vancouver also defeated
Vaughn of San Diego in the special
singles, winning by 10 lengths. No
time was taken on this race.
owing to bad weather and rough
water In the early part of the afternoon
it was late in the evening when the
races were rowed.
Two motor boat races were also run
today. One was a handicap free for
all. This was won by the Lawanna of
Buffalo, N Y, which made the 20
miles in 1904 AS. The time of the
PAGER of Seattle was 39:37 Is, and of
the Wolf III of Portland, Ore, 1897 As.
The LeWanna was allowed 4 min
utes and II seconds over the PAGER and
minutes and % seconds over the
Wolff II.
The Wolff II won the 60 mile en-
durance race in 2.02:43 The PAGER.
the only other entry, broke down on
the third lap There were six laps to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
Two HOrSemen Killed and
Is Horses Hurt in Wreck

CHICAGO, July 10.-Two men were
killed, two seriously injured and thir-
teen blooded trotting and pacing horses
owned by w. B. Taylor and on their
way to the Illinois Valley circuit meet
at Aurora. Ill. were bruised and
"fouled" in freight wreck on the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy rail-
road near Plano, ILL.,. this afternoon
Alice Sarley, famous trotter. is
one of the horses injured. The men
killed were:
Daniel stevens, horse owner and
trainer. and Ray Ensign, trainer.
The injured:
Frank English. trainer, and negro
Midnight to horsemen in ali narfs Of
the country. None Of the horses will
be fit to race for a month
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
SAN RAFAEL MANAGERS
BENEFIT is ABANDONED
Garden Theater Pronounced
Dangerous bY Town Trustees

SAN RAFAEL, July 1O-The farewell
benefit planned to be given by the
friends of Manager Thomas Phillips
of the Garden theater July H.. just be-
fore his departure for New York, has
been called off, although the big af-
fair, at which Richard Jose was to
sing, had been extensively advertised
and 1000 seats had been reserved.
number of amateur thespianS have
been working hard on vaudeville acts
that were TO contribute to the enter
tainment, but a week ago Phillips and
the town officials clashed and three
policemen guarded the doors the night
Jose was advertised to show and no
one was allowed to enter on pain of
arrest.
The town trustees have drafted an
amendment TO the building ordinance
the definition of a dangerous building
and its passage Wednesday evening
will block the proposed benefit.
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PLAN TO REHABILITATE
WRECKED NAPA BANK
New Institution to Be Under
Federal Control
TSpeeial Dispatch 10 The Call

l0PcSA9A OoPAtNh " (Attl
NAPA. July 10.-AnnOuncement was
made today that the new Calistoga ma
tiOnal bank is an assured fact; tina,
Robert j. Tyson of San Francisco. pres
ident of the institution. has wired the
comptroller of currency at Washing
ton. d. c., for a charter, and it will be
granted in a few days.
The new bank Will take the place or
the wrecked Bank of CalistOga and
will have a capital stock of $4,000
fully subscribed Among the directors
will be: Robert J. Tyson, president Of
the Sedboard national bank Of San
Francisco; II. F. Brown and Mrs. A.
NJ. Arlington of San Francisco. A. Nc
Donald G. L. Burbeck. p. Healy and
II. Swanson of Eureka, r. l. Armstrong
of Calistoga. cashier; William Carman.
president of the Port Costa lumber
company, and G. W Armstrong and n.
c. Thompson OF Calistoga.
Receiver II. L. Johnston is now clos
ing up the affairs of the former Bank
Of CalistOga.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
Umpire Calls Wide Throw a
Balk-It Goes

LOUISVILLE. July 1O-Local ex-
perts on baseball technicalities agree
that decision by Umpire Clarence
owens here today which gave Louis
vile the winning run is unique. Peitz
was at bat for Louisville with two
on bases. McCurdy, pitcher for To-
ledo. decided to give PETIT his base.
Three wide ones were thrown to
Peitz and before the fourth was pitched
Catcher Land of Toledo deliberately
stepped out of line" and received an
exceptionally wide throw.
Owens promptly called 1t a balk and
slgnaled sullivan on third to come in
with what proved to be LouisviIle,s
winning run. The rule on which Owens
bases his decision was passed six years
ago and has never been called into
force before
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
RumOr Now Says Jeffries
Will Post Forfeit

NEW YORK, July 1O.-Personal
friends of ]. J. Jeffries have received
word from him. they say, that as soon
as his theatrical contract terminates
July IL he will post $4,000 forfeit
and sign articles for fight with Jack
Johnson.
In the last few months there has
oeen much discussion as TO the failure
OF Jeffries to post his forfeit and this
failure has ELECTED much criticism
Replying to this Jeffries said that
NIT his signing articles TO fight any
one and for that reason he has refused
to post forfeit until his stage work
is finished
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
PAROLE GRANTED FOUR
SAN QUENTIN INMATES
Prison Directors Discuss New
Act to Aid Discharged Men

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SAN QUENTIN, July 1O.-With only
three of the board present the prison
directors held a short and uneventful
meeting at San Quentin last night and
today. In addition to routine work
four prisoners out of the 10 who ap-
piled for. paroles were granted a chance
TO make good without waiting to serve
out their penitentiary sentences.
During the meeting the directors dis
cussed at length the new act of the
legislature whereby an appropriation
of $4,000 per annum is made to assist
discharged prisoners to get work and
to supply those skilled in the trades to
purchase tools necessary for their live
lihood.
Since the passage of the act Parole
officer Carl Hansen has been appointed
to serve as the head of the new bureau.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
JANITOR is KILLED
BY ELEVATOR WEIGHT
Meets Instant Death While
Cleaning a Shaft

William Schumacher. a janitor en-
ployed in the Delger building at Sixth
and Market streets. was instantly
killed yesterday morning through be-
weight while cleaning the shaft
He was working in the shaft when
an elevator in the next shaft was sent
up to the top of the building
The weight came down and sfructS
Schumacher on the head His body wa s
removed to the morgue, and instruc-
tions given TO remove it to his home.
syenue. Schumacher MAS
50 years old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
TABLET IN MEMORY OF
THE HERO DEAD OF 1872
Ceremony Concludes ChampIain
Precautionary Celebration

BURLINGTON. VT, July 1O.-The
unwilling of tablet to the memory of
the soldiers who served in the war of
1912 closed the Champlain tercentenary
program in this city today.
The tablet was placed on the main
building of the University of Vermont.
which was used as barracks for
troops in the second war against Eng
land.
The Society of the Daughters of
1872 erected the tablet. Major Genera
q. Q. Howard. u. S. A. (retiredl. deliy-
cred the chief address
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND
FRIEND HOBOS' VICTIMS
Knights of the Road Steal Pro-
visions From Official
Especial Dispatch to The Call

SAUSALITO, July 10.-District At
torney Thomas Boyd is looking out for
two tramps who stole all the provisions
from his wagon two days ago while
enjoying a ride ION behind"
Accompanied by f. G. Boyle of San
Rafael, Boyd started out in a camp
wagon for Santa Yenetia. Snuglv
packed in the bed of the vehicle were
supplies for two days
Two Weary Willies were encoun-
tered on the road and Boyd generously
offered to give them a lift They rode
a short distance and then started away
through the woods.
Boyd and Boyle sat behind the Jog
ging team until noontime Camp was
made and a search instituted for the
supplies Only bottle of Shasta water
repoSed safe in the wagon bed BOYD
and Boyle went lunchless, dinnerless
and breakfa stless.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TO BE DEDICATED TO-DAY
Built by Mr.. and Mrs. L. M
Hickman of SausaIito

SAUSALITO. July 10.-The new Sau-
salito Presbyterian church will be dedi
Gated Sunday afternoon by Rev. Robert
Mackenzie president of the San Fran
cisco theological seminary at San An
selma.
The church was constructed at the
cost of several thousand dollars and
is the gift OF Mr.. and Mrs L. NJ
Hickman of Sausalito to the Presby-
terrain parish of their home town
Although the church has been COM
pleted for some time the dedication
was put off until the return of Dr.
Mackenzie from the east, as Mr.. and
Mrs. Hickman desired their old pastor
at Stockton to dedicate the structure.
Rev. A. f. Fruhling is the pastor of
the new church.
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Victoria Races

VICTORIA. B. c., July 19-Todays raoes
were run during showers and on heavy track.
Results:
First race. furloEgs-Bold won. Ray Bennett
second, George Kilborn third Time l;O3
Second race. furlongs-Blue Heron won.
Mechant second. Titus II third Time. ZIG IL
Third race, furlongs-Sink Spring won Be
Brief second, Mechlin third. Time, I:16 IS
Fourth race, MISUNDERSTANDING won
French Cook second, Roalto third Time
leo 30
Fifth race. . MISUNDERSTANDING won Lewis
ton second. Chester krunl third Time :03 10
Sixth race mile and 40 yards-Joe Coyne
won. Monvina second, Dc Grammont third
Time, I:49.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11
WOMAN'S CLUB SECURES
CASH FOR SIGNPOSTS
Mission Bells to Mark Limits
of Ell Canine Real
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SAN MATEo June 10.--Subscriptions
for the two mission bell signposts,
which will be placed in the county road,
marking the old limits of the Eel
Canine real, are growing rapidly under
the enthusiastic work of the Woman's
club.
the club, aided by its leading members,
is taking an active interest in the plan
and the dedication of the bells, for
promises to be an event of Importance.
One of the bells will be placed at the
junction of Crystal Springs road and
FL Canine real, near the site of the old
San Mateo mission, and the second OPP
posite San Mateo park.
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Santa Cruz Z. San Jose i

SANTA CRUZ. July 10-Five straight
fGames is the record the locals have in
nhe present series with the Prune Pick
sers. and II the visitors hope to go
Inome with one game to their credit
lthey must get il in the double header
Tomorrow. Logan. who grooved them
rover for San Jose. pitched effective ball
81 times, but was not sufficiently puz-
lzling TO keep the local sluRpers from
Eouehing him up at opportune times
EThe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-11

The men interested in the automobile
racetrack to be built near Atlanta.
Ga, have already raised 100000 of
the estimated total of s225.O00 which
is expected to be required for its con-
struction The promoters expect TO
hold the first race meet on the new
track next November.