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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
News Of Society
Across the Bay

~ AKLAND, Aug. 24.-Mrs. William
C. Henshaw will be the guest of
~ honor at the luncheon over which
Mrs. Lucie May Hays will preside to-
morrow, a number of friends having
been invited to meet the beautiful So
ciety woman. Mrs. Henshaw will leave
next week for Shelter island, where she
will be the house guest of Mrs. F. NJ.
Smith for few weeks. Last year Mrs.
Henshaw and Mrs. Hays travelled to-
gether in Europe, returning to Cali
fornia early in the winter. Mrs. Hays
bas arranged for game of bridge
after the luncheon.
Mrs. George Martin, an extensively
feted matron, whose Homecoming after
several years has proved delightful
despite the dull season, was the hon
ored guest at a prettily arranged affair
over which Mrs. Charles Minor Goodall
in Lake street. A number of mutual
friends enjoyed game of cards, which
was followed by tempting supper.
Mrs. George Greenwood has closed
her country place in the Santa Cruz
mountains and returned to town.
Mrs. William c. Henshaw recently
entertained half a dozen guests at
luncheon at the Country club. Covers
were laid for Mrs. Henshaw, Mrs. Ed
son Adams, Mrs. Lucie May Hays, Miss
Hall, Miss Bertha Wilcox, Miss Min
ME Wilcox and Miss Grimes. A game
of bridge was enjoyed by the friends
before tea was served
Mrs Prentiss Selby will leave tomor-
row for the east and expects to be away
from the bay cities for several weeks.
After placing her son in school in New
Jersey she will join her daughter, Miss
Edith Selby, in New York. Miss Selby
is expected to return from abroad with
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Taft, Miss Chrissie
Taft and Miss Dorothy Taft early in
the coming month
Miss Grace wastell was given a sur
prise shower this afternoon at recep-
ton by Mrs. Walter Garrett at her
home in Alameda. Miss WasteH with
her father and sister. Miss May Was
tell, will leave tomorrow for Port
land, where her marriage with James
Scott of San Francisco will take place
w eQn6SQdy, Ccpl6InUeT l.. After their
honeymoon, Scott and his bride will
return to San Francisco to live.
Mrs. Henry D. Bull and Miss Eliza
beth Bull left today on a tour of the
world, not expecting to return to Cali
fornia for year or more. They sailed
for the orient, planning a leisurely
trip before going to Europe.
Mrs. Giles Nelson Easton has sent out
cards for luncheon Friday afternoon.
including dozen friends in her invita-
ton. Mrs. Easton is one of the most
successful hostesses of the smart set,
her beautifully planned affairs always
introducing something unique in deco
rations and favors.
Miss Mollie Mathes will return
Thursday from visit to her aunt.
Mrs. Charles Rodolph, at her country
place near Livermore. Mrs. Mathes
came back to town Monday, after
spending week with her sister.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
OAKLAND ANARCHISTS
UNDER SURVEILLANCE
Approaching Visit of Taft Be-
stirs Secret Service Men

OAKLAND. Aug. 24-The existence
Of an Oakland colony Of anarchists,
which for some time past has been un-
der the surveillance of the local police.
has been given prominence by the ap-
preaching visit of President Taft TO
this city, and the consequent activity of
secret service men in guarding against
possible demonstrations against the
chief executive.
Captain Of Detectives Petersen has
supplied the secret service men with
considerable data concerning the local
anarchist colony, which has its head
quarters in a saloon in Alden, near the
junction of Telegraph and Shattuck
avenues.
The organization is known as the
-BOca" society and is composed chiefly
Of Servians and Italians. A newspaper
bearing the name of the society is pub
lished in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
MANY CANDIDATES FOR
OFFICES IN VALLEJO
Democratic Mayors Republican
Partner Wants His Place
Tcs..:zJ D;..at.L .. IT, Gill

VALLEJO, Aug. 24.-The latest as
pirant for the republican nomination for
mayor is Samuel Lyttle. former city
trustee and business partner of Mayor
Madigan, the democratic incumbent.
1t is understood that Madigan will
run for a county office next year and
leave Lyttle a clear field. Former
Mayor James Roney is also mentioned
as possible candidate for the republi-
cation nomination.
James H. Fitzgerald, formerly COM
missioner of public works, and o. S.
Cooper. an incumbent commissioner, are
both mentioned for the democratic NOM
ination for mayor James V. OHara for
the democratic nomination for treas
urer, w. T. O'Donnell for the republi-
can nomination for city attorney and C.
A. Fitzgerald for the republican NOM
nation for trustee. Joseph Clavo and
w III. McCrystale are in line for demo-
cratic nominations for trustees.
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MAY REORGANIZE
THE JEWISH COUNCIL
Effort to Revivify Oakland
Branch of Association

OAKLAND, Aug. PA meeting
called today at the chapel of the First
Hebrew synagogue at Twelfth and
Castro streets failed to bring about a
reorganization of the local Council of
Jewish Women. The question was post
pOned until Thursday. when the COM
mittee of Is will report, and on that
report depends the proposed reorgani-
zation.
1t has been decided that if the Oak
land council is resuscitated, the active
management viii be left to younger
women, with their elders acting in
advisory capacities. In the former
body, among the most prominent
workers were Mrs. Max Marcuse. Mrs.
Hugo Abrahamson, Miss Esther Fran
els. Miss Alexander and Mrs. Jules
Abrahamson.
The Council of Jewish Women is a
national benevolent organization with
branches in many cities.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
SUICIDE To BE BURIED
IN THE POTTER'S FIELD
Coroner Unable to Locate Cava-
naugh's Relatives

ALAMEDA, Aug. 24.-The body OF
Sanford Cavanaugh, San Francisco So
licitor for photographs, which was re-
covered from the bay last Sunday, will
be buried by the county in the potter's
field. Although Cavanaugh is said to
have had wealthy relatives in Mime
sofa, the coroner's Office has been I'M
able to locate them
Before. plunging into the bay last
Tuesday night, Cavanaugh attempted
to commit suicide by throwing himself
under train at the Alameda mole pier.
He was dragged from beneath the
cars and later made his way to the
end of the mole and jumped into the
water
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
FOR INDIVIDUAL CUPS
Alameda County Antituberculo-
sis Society Takes Up Warfare

OAKLAND, Aug. 24.-The Alameda
County Society for the study and Pre-
vention of tuberculosis has commenced
campaign for the individual drinking
cup In support of the movement the
society points out that many epidemics
of disease. notably siege of diph-
iberia in Rochester. have been due to
many persons drinking from the same
vessel
ware, Lackawanna and Western, Boston
and Maine and several other large rail-
roads the automatic cup vender is used.
The device consists of a machine loaded
with paraffined paper cups, which come
out of the receptacle filed with water.
Use of individual drinking cups in
public schools especially is to be urged.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
MEN IN PAJAMAS TRY
TO CAPTURE BURGLAR
Leap From Beds and Pursue
Intruder Across Lawn

MELROSE, Aug. 24.-Clad only in
their pajamas, E. ]. Howard, a real
estate man, and his brother in law.
Clifford Herbert. chased a burglar from
the Howard home, near Vernon station.
Allendale, last night. Howard heard
the prowler on his front porch and
called 70 Herbert. Howard took his
shotgun and Herbert his revolver to
the front door.
BY the time the men had gained the
porch the burglar was seen in flight
across the lawn.
The man tripped on hose and fell.
but succeeded in escaping. Neither of
the pursuers fired.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
WOULD PROHIBIT SALE
OF ALL CIGARETTES
Berkeley w. c. T. U. Presents
Ordinance to City Council

BERKELEY. Aug. 24-An ordinance
prohibiting the sale Of cigarettes in this
city was placed before this mornings
meeting Of the city council by the
Berkeley ". C T. L, a large delegation
Of white ribboners being present at the
meeting.
The organization has for some time
carried on an anti-cigarette agitation
here. on the ground that the sale of
tobacco has a bad effect on the morals
Of the college and high school students.
The ordinance was presented at the
close Of the meeting and read by City
Clerk Seaborn. who explained its
source. 1t was laid on the table and
viii be considered in committee Of the
whole at a future date
Matters dealing with the completion
Of the new city hall were taken up by
the board. which viii hold its next
meeting in the new building
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
COURT SAYS WOMAN
WAS COMMON LAW WIFE
Mrs. Catherine Carvey Estab-
fishes Her Claim to Estate

OAKLAND, Aug 24-Judge Harris
decided today that Catherine Carvey
had established herself as the common
law wife of Thomas Carvey and that
she was entitled TO two-thirds of his
estate The decision came after claims
which she fled against Carvey's es-
tate had been rejected for alleged
contradictions in her testimony in the
probate department
She afterward sued to recover $4,000
principal and interest alleged to have
been due on a loan of 81 100 made in
1891 when she began living with
Carvey.
Carvey was well known as a tea
merchant at San Francisco, having
settled there in 1875. A brother, John
Carvey of Ireland, contested Mrs.
Garveys claims.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
MAY FORM LIGHTING
DISTRICT IN FRUITVALE
Voters Outside City Invoke Aid
of Hans Law

FRUITVALE, Aug 24.-The project
of forming new electric lighting dis
trict, to include Dimond, Laurel Grove,
Allendale and Westall, with the city
limits of Oakland as the western
boundary, will be voted on by the
electors next Saturday.
The district is to be created by au-
thority of a law introduced in the last
legislature by Assemblyman Hans,
which permits the formation of lighting
districts in unincorporated districts.
The board of supervisors ordered the
election to be held.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
NAPA COUNTY RANCHERS
OPPOSE WATER COMPANY
Condemnation Suit Begun for
Dam and Reservoir
Especial Dispatch 10 The Cali

INFOo'1' 1'0f7t-'~I' % nc NuII
NAPA, Aug. 24.-The SoIano- YOlo land
and water company instituted condem-
nation proceedings yesterday against
John Brickel, N Doane. the Canyon cat
tie company, James Phelan. T. Wassunl.
H. Mckenzie, the Santa Fe land and i'm
provement company. the Earl fruit COM
pany, the Bank Of YolO. etc. to condemn
S'VOO acres near Devils gate. in Putah
canyon, Napa county, for a dam and
reservoir site. Plaintiff. whose place OF
business is in San Francisco, owns the
right to 100000 miners inches OF
the water OF Putah creek. and to con-
serve water and distribute it for domes-
tic and Irrigation purposes to its SolanO
and Yolo county patrons wishes to raise
the dam TO height OF $50 feet. De-
fendants object, contending that their
lands would be flooded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
SHERIFFS FIND HORSE
STOLEN BY EX-CONVICT
Three Other Thefts Traced to
Same Individual

ALAMEDA, Aug. 24.-Through the
efforts of the sheriffs of Alameda.
Santa Clara and Monterey counties a
horse and rig, stolen from Theodor
Nonah. a local liveryman, have been
located at Salinas, where they were
disposed Of by a man said to be an ex-
convict
The theft of three other horses has
been traced TO the same man.
The man who secured the outfit from
Nonah represented himself to be, an
employe Of the Peoples water company
and said that he wanted the rig to
drive about the city and inspect fire
hydrants.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
AGED MAN KILLED IN
A NIGHT RUNAWAY
Rancher Hurled to Death From
a Wagon

LIvERMoRE. Aug. 24.-while driv-
ing from this place to his ranch at
8 o'clock last evening John Collins. a
widower, aged 7s. lost control of his
horses and was thrown to the roadway.
landing on his head.
from which he died shortly afterward
The body was found by pedestrians
whose attention was attracted to the
accident by the runaway team and was
brought to the morgue here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
TIRED WOMAN TRIES
SUICIDE BY POISON
Drinks Liniment, but Life Is
Saved at Hospital

OAKLAND, Aug. 24.-Wearied by her
household cares and Ill health Mrs
Mary Francis of 1921 Wood street at
tempted suicide today by drinking
chloroform liniment.
She was discovered by her husband
writhing unconscious on the floor and
was removed to the receiving hospital
Doctor Hamlin gave emergency
treatment assisted by Steward Sam
Platt. The woman will probably re-
cover.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
NAVY QUARTER MASTER
FALLS HEIR TO FORTUNE
Will Continue His Enlistment
to End of His Term
Especial correspondence of The Call

HONOLULU, Aug. 17.-Loring Giles
pie, quartermaster aboard the United
States ship st. Louis. received word
upon arrival of the cruiser at this port
that he, was by will heir to one-third
of the estate of his uncle, formerly Of
Boston, who had died leaving nearly
5000. 600.
Gillespie, who is about "a years old,
took his good fortune very quietly. He
placed the matter of proving his claim
in the hands of a local attorney and
kept on with his quartermaster' S
duties.
He has seven months yet to serve in
his enlistment, and states that he pro-
poses to serve it out
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
FORTY-SEVEN CHINESE
GAMBLERS FORFEIT BAIL
One Throws Gauntlet to Police,
Demanding Jury Trial

OAKLAND. Aug. 24-In the police
court this morning Al of 40 Chinese
arrested August for selling lottery
tickets failed to appear for trial and
forfeited $50 cash bail All Tong.
against whom the police preferred four
charges. demanded a jury trial, and
retained Attorneys P. NJ Walsh and
Lin S. Church as his counsel.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
SNEAK THIEF STEALS
JEWELS FROM ROOM
Loots Apartments of j. r. Wall
Ter of Cl0yne Court

BERKELEY. Aug. 24-During the
absence OF J. f. Waller Of ClOyne court
last night a sneak thief entered his
rooms, making of with jeweIrv and
coin amounting to about $50. Among
the lost articles were a gold watch fob.
pearl tie holder. jade cum links. sew
eral studs, a watch and SO in coin.
CHOLERA AT ST. PETERsRuRe e. D..
tersburg, Aug 24.-There we're - new cases
Of cholera here and u deaths from the disease
during the p hours ended at noon today
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
Building Contracts

Lambert Van Laak with H. F. Lapier &
sons-Al work except gas fixtures mantels
and shades for three double / - story frame
cottages at Sc corner of Thirteenth avenue
St Luke's hospital with c. p Moore buiIdino
company-To erect a building (help's quarters1
In block bounded by Valencia and Duncan
streets and San Jose avenue: SO 93j
Mrs. Agnes Hufschmidt with Knutte & Zim-
norman and Henry Hufschmidt & Son-To erect
three story frame In line OF Hyde street
SIS \ of Washington, \ % by E sT:6: IS $40
Rachael Lancet with ]. Benin & Co.-To erect
a one story and basement frame in line OF
Sacramento street 1903 f of Pierce r 30.
by 100; $3.50.
Hulda Gilmaker with Bishop & Duarte-AIl
hardware. shades, for three story aud base,
ment frame (fstsl in line of California
street str ee, loo OF Larkin. 20 BY n 1875;
81, 662.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
Transfers, TRIALS

TRANSFERS TRIALS cLosED-oakland.
Aug 24.-The trial of Manuel and Frank
Frates and James Cronin, union teamsters. on
CHARGES OF committing. assault with a deadly
weapon upon August Nelson a nonunion driver
employed by the Bekins van and storage com
pany, was concluded in the police court this
morning. Judge Smith reserved his decision
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Aug 24.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
James NJ. Reynolds. %, and Alice Shirley
Brown. 10. both of Santa Cruz.
Frank Collwood, "a, and May Fittock, II, both
of Oakland
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-25

CHOLERA ON SHIP-Antwerp. Aug. 81
The steamer Singapore arrived here today from
Riga, Russia, with i've dead, presumably from
cholera. The news has caused much apDre-
hension.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
A SEALED vERpIcT-The jury il

the case of Charles l.. stanton against l.. H Landis and others, which has been on trial in district court for the last two days. last night. long after the adjournment of the court, found verdict which was handed in sealed to be opened this morning. The case was concluded late in the afternoon and after brief recess for the prepa- ration of instructions. the case was submitted Yesterday was the day set for the trial of Tomacita Lewis for the murder of James F.. Boykin last spring The case went over until today.
 TRANSFORMATION TO INGLE SIDE-There are now two stages run ming between Phoenix and lngleside. A new enc has been established by w. Fl. Van Kleeck. who was formerly in the banking offices of J. Pierpont Morgan of New York. His stage leaves the Hotel Adams every day but Sunday at } D.. m. and arrives at Ingleside at 4:15 and at Scottsdale at 4:30. Eventually there is to he trolley line running to Scottsdale through Ingleside. which will be a great convenience to the guests and members of the Ingleside club. The new line will not be finished in time for use this season. but is practically assured for next fall.
 OFFICIAL REPORTS-The report of the county assessor to the board of su- pervisors was made yesterday. It re- lates only to the collection of the per sonaI property and the so-called school | tax, which is really the poll tax. The ! collections of personal property tax amounted to s1O.31O.17. and of the school tax to s2.23O.13. This report embraces the period between January of this year and December 20. An 1 other report will be made at the end | of the year The report of the sheriff | shows that licenses have been sold for the year amounting to s.s.3S5. This amount less commissions amounting to | ssl9.25 was turned into the county | treasury.
 MISSION cHILDREN'S CHRIST
 MAS-Tonight at o'clock the man.
 agement of the Railroad Mission.
 situated at the corner of Grant Street
 and second avenue, invites all the
 children of the mission Sunday school,
 all the newspaper carriers, newspaper
 men and any other toughs in the city
 who are not too old to be helped. to
 come to the mission school and get one
 ration each of candy. fruit, nuts. etc.
 and feel thankful that Christmas was invented Rev. ]. W. Atwood. of Trim
 ity Episcopal church also invites the
 children of the Mission Sunday school
 to participate in the Christmas ser
 vices in Trinity church next Tuesday
 afternoon at o'clock when there will : also be a distribution of presents.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
OF LOCAL INTEREST
LEAVES THIS MoRNINe-Mrs. T.

LEAVES THIS MoRNING-Mrs. T, A Birmingham, of Honolulu, who has been here few days on business VIII leave this morning for the Grand Ca4- von. After short visit there she VIII face the west again. returning to her island home.
 TENNIS ToURNAMENT-Arrange- ments have been made to hold tennis tournament at the Country club on New Years day. The contests VIII be in the mems singles. mems doubles and mixed doubles. Those wishing 10 enter should hand their names to Eugene Goldman, a member of the ten his committee, before Tuesday, De- cember 2S.
 HERE TO STAY-L. E. G. Evans. of Gridley. California, is a recent arrlNai in Phoenix. and expects to make this his home MT. Evans is brother or Mrs. Jasper Dobbs, and lived here as a child. leaving Phoenix at the age of four years He comes back man of average height and bigger around than most men. In fact. he is in the heavvyveight class. Gridley of course could not be as nice a place as Phoenix to live in. but MT. Evans hasn't fared badly.
 A CHARITABLE ENTERPRISE B F. Walker and one of the Cavaness brothers have interested themselves m the deplorable straits of Lon Lam caster. who it will be remembered. was SO frightfully injured last August while employed in excavation work for the new building of the National Bank of Arizona. They are seeking to se- cure him a cash Christmas present that will be worth while and which is | sorelv needed by Mir. Lancaster and | his family. Contractor Campbell. who is constructing the new building. ] headed the list with a very liberal amount, and the friends of the unfor-
 tunate man will be asked by the gen tlemen named to do what they can l Those who cannot he seen but who
 are desirous of contributing may leave
 their donations at the National Bank { of Arizona for Messrs. Walker and ! Cavaness. who will see that it all goes together. and to the right place
 MIR. ADAMS CoNDITioN-Rev | George H Adams. who was severely
 hurt by d street car at the corner oi Ninth and Washington, streets or ! Tuesday night, Is at the Sisters hos
 pitaI in as cheerful frame of mind as
 one in his condition could possibly be
 II has been learned that two ribs or
 the left side were fractured, the thunt
 of his right hand was broken, and his
 knees were painfully sprained. There
 are two scalp wounds and q severe cu
 on the face He says he suffers more
 pain from the bruising of his lowel limbs than from all the other in
 juries There seems to have been n' internal injury except the fracture o the ribs. that is, there was no hurt t' any of the vital organs and though hi lihurts are at this time very painful they would not be considered serious in younger man. owing to his age however. his recovery will probably b a little slow. Just at present he is to- sore to move without assistance.
Arizona republican., 1909-12-23
CAPTAIN RYNNINe HERE-cap


 tain Thomas H Rynning, superintend- ent of the territorial prison at Flor ence. is in the city.
 THE STORM-Weather Observer Jes,inofsky is authority for the state ment that the total precipitation here during the recent storm was .4S Of an inch. The storm has been general, snow falling in the mountains ana rain in the valleys. The snowfall al Flagstaff was reported as sixteen inches, in Prescott as 5l2 nches' though there has been a total of about II inches in Prescott during the past few days.
 THE DELINQUENT LlST-Though the time for the payment of county taxes without the added penalty IS over, the office of the treasurer IS stiii engaged in entering up money TOT taxes received by mail. That work will probably be finished today. when it will be possible to take a measure or the length of the delinquent list. It Is pretty certain now that it will not be as long as it was feared it would be. It Is now estimated that it will not exceed | s50.0
 SNOW DELAYS TRAiNS-All west
 bound trains over the Santa Fe are l delayed by heavy snow storms rom seven to nine hours each. Eastbound trains are also late. but not so much SO On the Southern Pacific the ROCK Island trains have been reported late
 but the Sunset express has been nearly
 on time Heavy snow Was still falling l in the northern part of the territory | last night At s o'clock yesterday | morning there was two feet of the ] beautiful at Prescott and Ashfork. and Il it was still coming down.