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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
ATHLETES GIVE LOVING
CUP AS TESTIMONIAL
st. Mary's College Club Honors
Instructor

OAKLAND, Dec. IA silver loving
cup was presented 10 Otto Ritter.
former instructor of st. Marys college
athletic club last evening on the eve of
his departure for Sacramento to take
Up permanent residence. Prof Ritter
was the guest of honor at farewell
banquet, which was given downtown
by the club. Captain r. Hondin, ]
Hassard. I. Nanny and c. Walters. the
members of the relay marathon team.
were each recipients of a silver cup.
Boxing medals were presented to B.
McAllister. p Noble, G. Magee. j.
Whitaker and ". Wright.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
PLEADS THAT HE is POOR
AND ESCAPES PENALTY
Man Who Rented Store to Chi
nese Lottery Released

SAN LEANDRO, Dec. 14.-Because he
declared he would never do it again
and that he was in dire proverty as a
result of his wife's recent death and
the illness of his children, Justice. of
the Peace j. n. Frank suspended judg-
ment this morning in the case of w. S.
Tucker of Elmhurst, who pleaded
guilty to. the charge of leasing prem
ises for illegal purposes.
Tucker was arrested several weeks
ago by the district attorneys Office
under the new law making the owner
or lessee of place used for illegal
purposes liable to fine and imprison-
ment.
Tucker rented the store adjoining
his poolroom to Chinese for conduct
ing lottery.
When arraigned, Tucker pleaded not
guilty and demanded a jury trial, but
this morning waived that right and
threw himself on the mercy of the
court
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
"JUNGLE GEORGE" TAKEN
TO NAPA STATE ASYLUM

OAKLAND, Dec. 14.-George B,
Starck, who calls himself Jungle
George" was committed to the state
hospital at Napa today by Judge Muir
phey. 1t was shown that he was suf-
fering from the delusion that he was
the victim of a. vendetta on the part of
electric wires He was discovered
chopping them away on the roof of
his home He told Judge Murphey
that he was willing to go to the hos
pital if his mother was guaranteed
safety from the electrical vendetta.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
SHIPPING NEWS OF COAST
Items of Interest to Mariners
of the Pacific
[Spcciol Dispatch to The Call

PORTLAND, Dec 14.-Laden with general
merchandise. the steam schooner Rainier arrived
this afternoon.
With passer gers and general freight the
steamer Roanolle. Captain Durham, sailed to-
night for San Pedro and way ports
four masted schooner and q barkentine were
sighted outside the bar at the mouth of the Co
iumha river this morning The schooner may be
the Andy Mahoney or the Forester, both OF
j. NJ. Griffith or the Argo All of them COM
ing for lumber.
Because of the fog yesterday the lighthouse
sound where IT. will do some work and delives
supplies and coal to the light vessels.
Steamers Rose City and Breakwater and the
British tramp Knight of St George were held
down the river because of fog. The three arrived
up today. the Knight of ST. George going to the
Albina dock to begin loading -four for Japan aud
China
ASTORIA, Dec. 14.-Schooner W F. Jewett
sailed today for San Pedro with cargo of
American steamer Falcon of the American
Hawaiian sugar company sailed today for San
Francisco with freight for New York via the
French bark Pierre Antonine sailed today with
cafgo OF grain for Europe.
French bark Neotsfeld sailed today with a
cargo OF grain for Europe.
oil tanker Argyll in ballast for San Francisco
arrived down the river this evening and will
Steam schooner Rainier arrived last night from
San Francisco with freight aud passengers and
viii load lumber for return.
Steamer Sue H. Elmore left this morning for
TillamOok with freight and passengers.
Steam schooner Hornet arrived this morning
from San Francisco with a cargo of high ex-
plosiyes for the duarries at Martins bluff.
German bark Nansbeck and the French bark
Nantes with cargoes Of grain for Europe were
tOwed 10 sea this morning.
Lighthouse tender Armoria left this morning
with reserve mooring chains and anchors for
lightship No. 81 at Umatila reef and lightship
No. 92 at Syiftsure. Captain Gregory will dis
charge the anchors and chain at Port Angeles.
where they will be kept until needed. The
Armoria also takes supplies TO a nrnfOer of
Light stations the sound.
LOS ANGELES, Dee misunderstanding
Santa Rosa. San Diego: steamer Coos Bay, San
francisco and way ports: steam schooner vii
liam H. Murphy. Eureka; steam schooner James
II. Higgins Fort Bragg via San Francisco:
steam schooner Aurelia Eureka; steam schooner
San Pedro. Eureka.
Sailed-Steamship George ". Elder Portland
Rosa. San Francisco; British steamer NJ. $. Dol
lar, San Francisco; steamer Coos Bay, San Fran
cisco and way ports; steam schooner Doris San
for target practice; steam schooner Yellow
stone, Astoria via San Francisco.
SEATTLE, Dec i4-Arriyal-Steamer Eureka
Tacoms; steamer Shna Yak, San Francisco;
steamer Governor. San Francisco.
.Sailed-Steamer Colonel f. L. Drake. towing
barge No. 3. san Francisco: steamer Virginian
Tacoma: steamer Cottage City. Skagway; L. s.
:. Ihetis. Honolulu.
TACOMA, Dec. 4.-Arrived-Schooner Ethel
Zane San Francisco; steamer Virgnisn, Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, Dec. i4.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
John Sutherland, %, and Minnie Williams, %,
both Of Oakland.
Joseph Louis, %, and Anna Martin, 20. both
OF Oakland.
Joseph I. Neyes, se, Sacramento and Minnie
Terra 81. Oakley,
Michael o. Halverson- 81, orsland. and Auna
o. Anderson, 26 Berkeley.
Victor e. Hill, 23 Oakland, and Caroline
Anderson. 30. Berkeley.
Ray 9 Higgins 26, San Francisco, and Rosie
Reed 26. Watsonyille.
Manuel l.. Vasconce1los. "a, and Louise Garcia
~. both of San Francisco.
Robert J; Adams, 35, aud Auzonette Moore, 10,
both Of Chicago
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
STUDENTS IN TROUBLE
FOR TAKING A HOLIDAY
High School Boys Fail to At
tend Glasses

ALAMEDA. Dec. 14.-Because 20 stu
dents of the Alameda high school
failed to return to classes yesterday
afternoon after celebrating in the
morning the victory of the football
team over the San Francisco Poly
technic eleven Saturday, they are now
at outs with the principal, DIR. George
l.. Thompson.
Superintendent of Schools Will G.
Wood is also much displeased with the
actions of the students, who took an
extra half holiday, and an investiga-
tion is to be held. Suspensions may
follow.
When called upon today by the
principal to give reason for their abb
sence yesterday afternoon the stu
dents said that they understood when
they took part in the celebration in
the morning they were to have whole
day off.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
ATTORNEY McNEY LEFT
NOTHING BY FATHER

OAKLAND. Dec. 14.-According to
the terms of the viii of the late john
McNey, which was admitted to pro-
bate today by Judge Ogden, his son,
Attorney John L. MeVey. was left
nothing. the elder McVey declaring
IN the viii that he gave him none OF
a $4,000 estate because of the fact
that he had already done for him. and
he has profession The will leaves
$4,000, TO be held in trust, to Nancy
McVey. daughter of the attorney.
and the remainder to DR.. Charles Nc
Ney. a son OF the testator. Doctor
will.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
WILL TELL HOW BANKS
ARE GIVEN PROTECTION
Assistant Secretary of State AS
sociation to Speak

OAKLAND. Dec. s14-F. H. Colburn,
assistant secretary of the California
Bankers association, will address the
members of Oakland chapter. American
institute of banking, Thursday even
ing in the chapter rooms in the Oak
land clearing house building. His sub
ject will be the criminal protective
work of the California Bankers asso-
citation, with which he is thoroughly
familiar.
The subject is one of absorbing in
terest to young bankers, and many
dramatic and human interest stories
will be told by Colburn. This is the
second of series of interesting lee
lures provided by the new educational
committee, of which F. NJ. Cerini is
chairman.
Previous to the lecture the board of
governors will entertain Colburn at
dinner
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
BURGLAR GETS INTO
BUSINESS BUILDING
Steals Coin and Clock, Then
Tries Desk

OAKLAND. Dec. 1.-Two Offices in
the Bacon block. Twelfth and Washing
ton streets, were entered last night by
a burglar. The rooms occupied by the
Anti-SaloOn league were robbed OF a
small nickel clock and 81, the money
belonging to Miss Ayres, secretary.
who reported the theft to the police. j.
H KendalRs Office was broken into and
the desk was pried open. but nothing
was stolen. j. c. Donald of TWENTY
second street and Lake Shore avenue
complained that his Toulouse was
broken open and $50 worth of tools
stolen
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
TO GIVE VAUDEVILLE
Dramatic Entertainment Will
Be Staged by Senior Class

OAKLAND. Dec. 1.-THE senior class
Of Oakland high. school will give a
combined vaudeyille show and farce
IN the Common school assembly hall.
Eleventh and Grove streets, tomorrow
evening.
The feature OF the entertainment
viii be a farce entitled The Day Be
fore the Wedding" with cast of high
school students. His Old Sweethearts''
and Joint Rally" by Maude Miller.
are other playlets which viii be pro-
duced.
The University of California glee
club viii sing
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
SELECT COMMITTEE TO
NAME THE CANDIDATES
Directors Prepare for Annual
Election

OAKLAND, Dec. 14.-E. B. Bull. w
j. Laymance, George S. Meredith, D. E
Perkins and Fred S. Kahn have been
chosen by the executive committee OF
the board of directors of the chamber
of commerce as nominating commit
tee to select candidates for directors
to be balloted for at the annual cleo
tion January IL, 1910.
These men represent various business
interests and elements in the chamber
of commerce.
The new board of directors will de-
eide upon a successor to Edwin Stearns
the secretary, whose resignation is be-
fore the hoard
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
NEW HOTEL CONTRACTS
SOON TO BE AWARDED

OAKLAND Dec. 14.-F'rank ]. Wood
ward, a director Of the Oakland hotel
company, informed the progress and
prosperity committee of the chamber
of commerce at luncheon today that
contracts were ready to be let for the
construction of the fine hostelry on
the block bounded by Thirteenth.
Fourteenth, Harrison and Alice streets
He predicted that by December. 1915
the committee would be dining in the
banquet hall of the new hotel
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
SANITARY BOARD HOLDS
IT'S FINAL MEETING
MeIrose Officials Turn Books
Over to Oakland Department

OAKLAND, Dec. 1.-THE Melrose
sanitary board. of which A Z. Scrivens
is president. Joseph Damn, secretary,
and r. II. Rome, inspector. held its
final meeting last evening before turn
ing the district over to the health de-
partment Of this city. II was decided
70 place 81 200 in the bond redemption
and interest fund, and to turn the bal
snce, about $500. over to the city
authorities. The board, at the cost of
$4,000. which was voted by the people
Of the district, has installed a fine
system of sewers with a good outfall
into the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
BOOTBLACK'S ARREST
SECURED BY CLUBMAN
Italian Is Said to Have Dis
turbed Mai. Morrison's Peace

BERKELEY, Dec. 14.-Major ]. T..
Morrison. clubman and prominent resi-
dent of this city, living at 1882 Ben
venue avenue, secured the arrest of
Vincenzo Deilago, a bootblack whom he
charges with having disturbed his
peace by the use of vile language.
The trouble arose when the major
went to the bootblack and asked to
have two pairs of children's shoes
shined for cents apiece.
The Italian refused and is said to
have created scene when Joseph Reu
a fellow bootblack, did the work.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
FUNERAL OF S. j. CONGER
HELD FROM RESIDENCE
Services Are Conducted by Rev.
Everett Couper

ALAMEDA. Dec. 1.-THE funeral Of
the late S. j. Conger was held this
afternoon from the family residence,
1926 Bay street. Services We're con-
Quoted by Rev. Everett Couper of
Christ Episcopal church. The pail bear
ers were DIR. A. n. Lewis, Charles Grif-
fin. James Higgins. Z. J. Holt, Captain
Walter Tibbitts and Robert Clark.
Through confusion of names it was
published that Conger was a member
of the firm of Conger & Mclean, III
Market street, San Francisco.
He was not a member of that firm.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
PRINCIPAL JUSTIFIED
BY COURT RULING

OAKLAND, Dec. 14.-Judgment for
Principal Charles F. Gujck of the
Prescott school was handed down by
Judge Harris in the $1,000 damage
suit brought against him by Otis +.
Eaton of FTtchburg. Eaton alleges
that Gulick had procured his irnprison-
ment .without justification. Gulick
showed that he had Eaton arrested for
disturbing the peace because he inter
fered when Gulick was Furnishing some
BOYS in the school ward
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
INQUEST TO BE HELD
OVER LOUIS WARREN
Mother Finds Young Man Dead
i'm the Morning

OAKLAND, Dec 14-Louis Warren,
90 years of age. who has been inca
pacitated for work by attacks of cpl
lepsy and heart disease for months,
was found dead in his bed this morn
ing by his mother when she went to
call him for breakfast. He had sue
cumbed in the night without a strug-
gle. He lived at 1879 Stanford avenue.
Although DIR. j. B. Wood. who has
attended the young man. has certified
that death was caused by heart dis
ease, the coroner will hold an inquest.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
rug ENTERPRISES wREckEn

VANCOUVER. B. c., Dec 1.-THE tug
Enterprise, Captain George H. Deighto1
Of Vancouver, and two scows which the
tug had in tow We're lost off the coast
Of northern British Columbia during
the terrific storm last Friday. news of
the wreck being received here today
from Malaspina. Captain Deighton and
two other men who were with him on
the tug escaped uninjured-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
Memoranda

Gasoline launch Manila Captain olsen while
towing barge No. Of San Francisco construction
Company, machinery became disabled and drifted
close to Black point When close 10 the point
engine backhred and gasoline commenced to
or by Charles Young in, a skin. Vessel driffed
on the east side OF Black point burnng its
decks and cutting inside the launch The fre
was extinguished by. fire department truck s.
assisted by soldiers from shore. Vessel is high
and dry on the rocks.
Per Ger sfmr Ella, at San Francisco Dec IA
from Victoria. B. C.-Sailed from Victoria Dec
II. experienced an ESE gale: on Dec I2 had
hurricane from Sc, making only four knots am
hour.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15

HELD FOR TRIAL-oakland. Dec. 14.-Gui-
seppe Campano was held for trial by Police
Judge Smith this morning with bail on a
charge Of assault with deadly weapon fixed
at $4,000 He Is accused of having drawn
re'Alver on Pietro Misso II McAdam street.
when Misso demanded rent due.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
BERKELEY ELKS PLAN TO
HOLD CHRISTMAS JINkS

BERKELEY. Dec. 14.-With William
Hynes past exalted ruler of the San
Francisco lodge of Elks.. as the chief
entertainer, the Christmas jinks of
Berkeley lodge No. 1902 will be held
in Elks' hall in Shattuck avenue to-
morrow night. A. II. Broad and L. C.
Single will assist in the. evenings en-
tertainment, as will quarter from the
Alcazar theater.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
NEWS OF THE OCEAN
supplies for the North

The German steamer Erna sailed for Victoria
and Vancouver yesterday with 200. 600 pounds of
salt and 1894 pounds of coffee valued at SllS5
as cargo from this port for Vancouver.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
Army Transports

The Crook is In port
The Thomas is in port.
The Warren is at Manila.
The Dix is at Seattle.
The Logan is at Honolulu.
The Buford is in port.
The Sherman sailed November IA from Homo
lulu for Manila
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
Chanre nf Mnate..

Str +. p Ripley. old master John Neison new
master j. A Haekey; str Juliette, old master
Charles II. Weber Jr., master Peter Han
sen: str Noyo. old master George Hammar new
master Charles Under.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
BERKELEY OAKS
UPROOTED BY GALE
Famous Campus Trees Suffer
Severely From Storm Of
Yesterday Morning

BERKELEY. Dec. 14.-With three OF
the famous Berkeley oaks uprooted
by the fierce windstorm today, fears
are expressed that the remainder OF the
trees will not survive another such
,r5nd. and the university authorities are
taking every precaution TO preserve
them from harm.
The ravages Of disease and insects
against which the efforts of the uni
versitv entomologists and botanists
have been directed during the last nNe
wears 10 save the trees. which are be-
lieved to be hundreds Of years old. were
rendered useless in the case of two. of
the largest oaks near the Phelan foot
ball statue.
The violence Of the storm tore them
from their roots. none too firmly set
and this afternoon the classic oaks
were rapidly being cut into firewood.
Besides the two oaks near the Dana
street entrance Of the campus, one near
the Euclid avenue, smaller IN stature
was blown TO the ground.
The oak at the railing at Dana street,
one Of the largest on the campus and
the pride of the faculty and students.
second only to the lie Conte oak, was
among the victims OF the days storm.
The tree fell with a deafening crash
and al once attracted the attention of
Superintendent of Grounds +. A. Hug
hill and Foreman Helm.
There is a feeling of satisfaction that
the lie Conte and other oaks are par
TALLY protected by a grove of tall
eucalyptus which shelter them on the
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
4 RarIey Fixture

The French ship Vile du Havre is under
charter for barley from this port TO the United
Kingdom. with the usual contingent options, al
23s 80.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-15
Wind Causes Damage

OAKLAND. Dec. l4-SQme damage
was done TO electric wires, billbOards
and shade trees in various sections Of
the town by the high wind which sud
denly rose early thiss morning and
ragged until well toward noon. Electric
wires in Newton avenue, East Oakland,
and at Thirty fourth and Peralta
streets. were downed, but no damage
resulted from the current Repair
crews soon corrected the damage to the
service. In the northern part OF the
city three trees, in scattered locations,
were blown over
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
He Studied 1t.

IT. Rider Iaggard in "A Winter Pil. grimage" tells this anecdotc:
 When l was soaring human boy my father took me up the Rhine by boat with tue hope and expectation that my mind would be improved by contemplating its lovely and historic banks Wearying of this feast very soon, l slipped down to the cabin to enjoy one more eongenial. that of Rob- inson Crusoe' But some family trai tor betrayed me. and, protesting even with tears that l hated views. l was dragged 10 the deck again. I have paid thalers,' shouted my justly iD dignant parent as he hauled inc ur the steamer stairs, for you to study the Rhine scenery, and. whether you like it or not. young man, study it you shall'"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Corn Products Entrained.

The president of d western railway system was spending the week end at the country house of ir friend in New York when one evening some refe"cnre was made by Il iaynan touchil;@ the commercial greatness of the country ;t> evidenced by railway operations.
 What you say is quite trne." ob- served the head of the big system. Do You know that if the corn prod ucts ill tlis country for the last year were loaded into one train the engine thereof would be entering the state of New Jersey just as the caboose was leaving Los Angeles:'
 At this remark q woman present could not suppress her astoniShment and incredulity. "iow you men do ex- aggerate"' she exclaimed. You know very we'll that even two engines could not pull such train."-New York Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Preferred the Men tosTaik.

A Philadelphia writer who belongs to the Society of Friends is a charm- ing story teller, Here is one from his store of Quaker anecdotes.
 "The story goes." he said. "that loud talking among the congregation once interrupted q certain Friends meet ing, The women at this meeting sat on one- side of the room. the mon on the other. Tine speaker when the talk ing became intolerable paused and looked at the audience responsibility.
 "A woman. rising. said to him:
 "I beg thee 1o take notice tha the talking you object to comes not iron! our, but from the mems, side of the house.
 .Vhe speaker smiled upon her. 50 much the better, good woman: 80 much the better. he said. 1t will be the sooner over
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Moon Worship In China.

The fete of the moon is celebra ted in China in the eighth month of the year, and this lasts six days. Presents are then made OH which the figure of the moon is apparent. and a large pagoda is illuminated. Firecrackers and mu- sic and family reunions prevail. A midnight banquet on the last night ter inmates the feast and then the de- scent of the goddess of the moon which We call the man in the moon, is awaited. She is supposed to visit the earth at this time to grant the wishes of mortals The moon with the Chi nesc is the patroness of poetry. and autumn is the poets favorite season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
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See the new iall eape>. All color> s..5O-t.rand Leader.
 Children'S School Dresses read! n.ade-:,Oc. 75c, Sl.O0-t.rand Leader WANTED-TO RENT THREE UN-
 furnished rooms, close in. Address Box I9S
 An eight-po ;nd baby was born to .Ir. and Mrs Charles Payne Thurs day. September 23.
 Caswell Arnold was improved last aight after being confined to dis room for several days.
 Sam F HilZheim, Jr. who re- reutIy suffered an attack of appendici- tis. is now up and out again.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. T. Lanier are now located in their pretty new cot age at No. 3l5 Elm street.
 Art Embroidery Materials. Book of Instructions. All style embroidery NCduu LeitueE.
 LOST-FOX TERRIER PUPPY. 9 months old Answers to "Trixie". Finder retur nto Bob Rue, No. ll15 Y Sixth. Telephone IT, reward.
 9-26-6t The Jefferson Shaving parlor re- gently operated by F. A. Maxwell and Y H. Daily will in future be conduct Al by H H. Daly. as F. A. Maxwell has disposed of his interest and will leave soon for Altus. Okla
 Manager Philpot. of the Elks The Ster announces that he has just clos 1i contracts for the present ation of The Servant in the House and "The efreat Divide at the Ell ;. Theater ffis season.
 Little Josephine Marti4, daughter of Mr, and Mrs---G---B Martin on Nese"~fffth avenue, iS imnroying,,- a.f fer being quite sick wi;h phoid fe- far~~for several days. Miss Annie Martin is also suffering with typhoid lever.
 The damage suit of Jennie l.. Duckett, who is suing teh Citizens flight and Transit Company for dam ages alleged to have been receivel through the negligence of the con- yanyrs employees, was called yesterday n the Jefferson circuit court, but was postponed until October F.
 A large number of the members # the Knights of Columbus will go o Pine Bluff next Sunday to attend ? big initiatory ceremony at that face. at which time about 50 candi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Opening oi our Drcssmaking Rooms Monday morning. Miss Bettie Mat thewS will be in charge. She Has inst returned from the school Oi dress. making where she has taken a thor. ough course in the art oi designing and technical instruction. She is pre- pared to execute all orders promptly, estimates furnished on any style dress 
 or tailored suit.
 GRAND LEADER.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Finance.

Visitor-Why are you naughty so much of the time: Bobby-Mamma gives me d nickel every time promise to be good, and she never wants me to promise to be good unless I'm naughty.-Cleveland Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26
Elevator Etiouette.

"Do you think man ought to take of lis hat in an elevator when there Are ladies present."
 "Not if he is prenaturely bald and the ladies are young"-Chicago Rec ord Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-26

This cool weather makes you think of buying a stove. Our line of Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves and Ranges is the most complete to be found in this city. Our pri- ces are lower this season than ever before. Union Fur niture Co.,, 317-319 Main St. w. $. Beard, Manager.
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