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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
NEW LIEN LAWS
TO BE TESTED
San Francisco Contractor Faces
Embezzlement Charge
Under Statutes

OAKLAND. March IA test OF the
new statute under the mechanics lien
laws. holding the original contractor
guilty of embezzlement IL he fails to
pay his subcontractors out OF the funds
delivered to him by the person for
whom the contracting work was done.
will be made in the police court. when
F. A Ennis. contractor living at 2O40
Taylor street. San Francisco. is brought
to examination on charge OF embez-
zling ss62s4. The complaint was sworn
to by John Andrews OF 1909 Todd
street. Berkeley. who recently held a
subcontract under Ennis.
A great deal OF interest has been
aroused among contractors and supply
dealers by the fling OF the complaint
Under the law at present the original
contractor, after he has been paid In
full by the owner OF ths property on
which the work is 10 be done, Is re-
sponsibls for the payment OF all sub
contract bills.
The decision OF the present case Is
expected to define the relative status
OF the original contractor and the sub
contractor with respect to the letter
of the contract. II is probable that.
no matter what the outcome OF the
present case. an appeal win be taken
from the decision OF the police unaRfs-
trate and the case Will be settled in
the higher courts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
5000 MEMBERS Is
CHAMBERS SLOGAN
Final Arrangements Made for
Oakland Merchants Pa
rade March II

OAKLAND, March 1s.-Final arrange.
ments for the big parade which will
inaugurate chamber of commerce week
in Oakland March q were made at
meeting of the executive committee
in the chamber of commerce rooms to-
night.
Five thousand members" is to be
the slogan, and every member of the
chambep viii be out on the streets with
authority to make members OF all ELI
gible oakianders.
At the conclusion of the inaugural
parade a big mass meeting will be
held in downtown hall and well
known speakers will discourse on the
advantages to be derived from member
ship in the chamber. not only TO new
members. but to the city at large.
Badges bearing the inscription TIN
one; are you?" will be worn BY al
the members during the week
Each afternoon during the coming
fortnight the various committees in
charge OF the work will meet in the
rooms of the chamber of commerce.
Twelfth and Franklin streets. at 80
o'clock and discuss their progress.
Reams OF literature are being pre-
pared for distributions by the publicity
committee.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
CARDINALS CLASH
WITH OLYMPICS
TODAY
Winged 80" to Send It's Best
Athletes Against Dad
MOuifOn's Squad

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, March 10.
The first campus varsity track meet,
and one which is considered second in
Importance only to the big intercoI-
legiate contest with the University of
California, will be held tomorrow after
noon on the cardinal track at 2 o'clock,
with the cracks of the Olympic club OF
San Francisco.
The San Franciscans will .be repre-
sented by the strongest aggregation of
stars which has worn the winged 20"
against the local collegians in recent
years, and while the Stanford men ex-
pect to be forced to take second honors.
a lively tussle is predicted.
Stanford has entered a full and COM
petent team. The Stanford entries are:
100 and go yard dashes--T. L. Coleman IL.
J. r.. Holman '09, W. n. Gardner 90, ii.
smitherum II, 7. X. Pomeroy H. w. II.
c. C. Argabrite IL.
$40 yard dash--w NJ. Rawles 90, J. o.
Miller NJ 'os, W. y Wyman H. G. '. wallaeh
$50 yard run. 0. Miller 'os, c. B. Bradford
'oe, F. a. McGrsgor 'os; J. T. HemphIll 90.
IL. p. Levy IL, A. 8. Brown IL.
Mile run--E. A. McGregor '0s, G. b. Bradford
,os, J. P. HemphiIi ,os; Z. c. TempletOn 10,
Two mile run--w. W. Adams 90 s. G. Sweet
,o9, E. G: Templeton 10. r. s. worthington II,
w. Z. Newman H.
100 yard hurdles-W. D. Peasee '09. G. S.
Morris 'oS. II. T.. Boyd II, H. Raines IL, j.
w. Doron ~ G. G. whitney IL.
220 yard hurdles--H L. Horton '0S. G. s.
Morris Os, B. L. Gregg oe, c. c. Whitney IL,
shot put-p P. Crawford 'oe, H. L. Horton
,os. J. E. Wooiey 'i2, J. L. ARIEL 'l2 b. F.
Hammer throw-D. p Crawford 'oe, NJ. p.
High jump--H. v. Poor 10. C. A. Waring
IL, J. W. Dorou II, B. F. Van Dyke IL.
Broad jump--C s. Morris 0s, II. r. Stolz 09,
Fl. V. Poor 10, ]. A. ARIEL IL, NJ. II. Haskett
II.
Pole vauit-A. B. Cook 10, c. A. waring II.
A. W. Peake '12.
Relay team o. Miller 'os W. NJ wyman
II, T. I. Coleman H. W. NJ Rawles 90 c..
Coonan '0e.
The Olympic club entries are: 100 yards.
Snedgar, Charles Golcher; 220 yards. Berliner.
Glarner: 40 yards, Meyer. Gebhardt, Littlepage;
$50 yards. Glarner. Moss. Miller, Craig: one
mile. Craig, Maundrell, Williams. Norman; two
miles, Garvin. Maundrell Boeddker; 120 yard
hurdles, Check. Bressie; 220 yard hurdles,
Check Bert Golcher. Baumbough; high jump,
Dave and J. J. Martin, Cheek Baumbough:
broad jump. Snedlgar. Baumbough; pole vault,
flanagan; shot put, Ralph Rose, Snedigar. WALL
fsch, Bromley; hammer throw Ralph Rose,
Snedgar; discus, Ralph Rose, Snedigar, W. A.
mcguire; relay race, Meyer, Craig, Golcher,
Berliner and Glarner.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
AGED MAN STABBED
BY HIS B0ARDERS
Joseph Mardona SIaShed for
Refusal to Get Liquor

Because OF his refusal TO supply
three intoxicated boarders with liquor
yesterday afternoon, aged Joseph Mar
cona, who lives with his son, Frank, in
q shack In Anderson street, Bernai
heights, viii probably forfeit his life
As a result OF a murderous attack upon
the old man, Policemen Joseph Clancy,
Robinson and McSweeney spent last
night securing the neighborhood for
Juan. Mungo and James Montliona,
brothers. who boarded with Mardona.
The elder Mardona was unconscious
when neighbors went to his assistance.
More than 20 knife wounds were found
upon his body, and he was taken to
the central emergency hospital, where
the surgeons despaired OF his life.
Frank MaroOns, the son. was severely
injured. and was also attended at the
hospital.
The police believe that the trio of
sssailants are in hiding near BernaI
heights, and that they viii be captured
soon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
EVENTS COUNTIES THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
1'LL GET YOU YET"
BURGLAR DECLARES
Night Prowler, Frustrated in
Attempt, Hurls Back
Threat

OAKLAND, March 19.-The attention
OF the police has been called to threats
made by a daring burglar who, falling
to open the front door of the home of
Frank Fries. at 1870 Eighteenth street,
after fumbling noisily with skeleton
key for several minutes. called to the
awakened inmates of the house:
Never mind. I'll get you YETI
Fries Immediately reported the burg
lars visit to the police. but he had dis
appeared when the officers reached the
place
Equally audacious in their boldness
were three robbers who attacked Lum
Dong, a Chinese merchant. at the mar
row gauge depot, Fourteenth and
Franklin streets, last evening and stole
more than $l25 from him. After rob-
bing their victim the thieves thrust
him upon the platform OF a train which
was leaving the depot and he was
whisked away before he recovered from
his surprise sufficiently to call for as
sistance.
Two OF the thieves stepped up behind
the Chinese as he was standing in the
crowd about to board the train, seized
him without attra acting attention and
held him tightly while their accomplice
went through his pockets. Before Lum
Dong could make his loss known to the
train officials the robbers had disap-
peared.
Quong Chung, another Chinese mer-
chant, was also the victim of thieves
last night, his apartments at 1918
Seventh street having been robbed OF
$50 while he was asleep
stranger who introduced himself
as a bricklayer passed a fictitious check
for SIS on Charles Cemard of 551
FRANKLIN street yesterday. The police
have description of the man.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
NO SENIOR ON THE
TEAM OF DEBATERS
Juniors, SOphOmores and Fresh
men to Contest for the
Carn0t Medal

BERKELEY, March 19-Not a mem
Der of the senior class OF the university
has place on the intercollegiate de-
batting team which has been selected
to engage in the annual forensic con-
test with Stanford this year. ]. A. d..
Brookman is a member OF the Junior
class. who has been prominent while a
student as a thespian and debater;
ChaUncey Eldridge OF the sophomore
class is treasurer Of one of the dehat-
ing societies. and Newton Drury, a.
freshman. was the second member of
the baby class 10 make the debating
team which annually contests with
Stanford for the valuable Carnot medal.
Drury is the first freshman to be a
member OF both Carnot and intercol-
legiate teams.
At the tryouts at which the first
team was selected a second trio, con-
sisting OF w. H. Pillsbury, A. r. Nor
gan and Leslie Henry, was named to
give the first team practice for the
intercollegiate contest April II In
Harmon gymnasium.
The Charter day program for the
academic exercises, which will be held
in the Greek theater Tuesday morning,
were completed today. James Bryce,
ambassador to the United States from
Great Britain, will arrive here Monday
and deliver the principal address in
commemoration Of the founding Of the
university.
The program follows: At $50 o'clock,
gates OF Greek theater open; 10 o'clock,
students OF the various colleges as
semble between North and South halls.
while the regents. faculty, alumni and
guests assemble at the library; 1918
o'clock, the procession, headed by the
students. will start, form a double
column facing inward at the Greek the
ater between which the regents, fac
ulty, alumni and guests viii march to
the Greek theater stage. In case Of
rain the procession Will form in the
armory. and march into Harmon gym
nasium, where the exercises win be
held
The student marshals OF the day have
been appointed as follows: Seniors.
g. B. Crossfeld and w. T Gaines: ju-
niors, S. O'Melveny and s. w. Gun
ningham; sophomores, B. A. Swartz and
c. H Prouty; freshmen, c. w. Evans
and s. L. Obbot
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
TWO DROWN WHILE
TWO ARE SAVED
Boat 0verturnS and Fishermen
Are Carried Away by
Current

MARTINEZ, March by the cap
sizing of their fishing boat off Bay
point this afternoon two Greek fisher
men were drowned and two others
were saved after a desperate rescue
which was made by James Berry,
keeper OF Roe island lighthouse.
Berry saw the boat overturn in the
bay some distance from the light sta
tion.~ He made all speed to his gaso-
line launch and by heroic effort reached
the scene of the accident. in time to
drag two of the quartet from the
water just as they were sinking. There
was no chance to save the two who
were drowned, as they were pitched
away from the overturned craft and
were caught In the swift current.
Berry took the rescued men to Bay
point, where they were revived.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
REAL ESTATE DEALERS
ARRANGE CONVENTION
Monster Banquet Planned and
400 Delegates Expected

OAKLAND. March 19.-Arrangements
are rapidly being completed for the
convention OF the California state
realty federation in this city May II.
10 and 16. At recent meeting of the
Oakland real estate association notices
of the convention were sent to all
parts of the state More than 100 real
estate men from California, Oregon and
Washington ere expected A grand re-
ception has been planned for the open
ing event and the convention will close
with monster banquet with the gov
ernor and his staff and members of
the city administration as guests of
honor.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
TELLS OF GRAFT IN
SECRET CONTRACT
r. c. Boss Testifies i'm the San
Mateo Building Case
LSpecidI Dispafeh 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch to The CGl]
REDWOOD CITY, March 1s.--Tedious
were the proceedings In today's graft
hearing, the greater part of the trial
being taken up with expert testimony
relative to the secret contract given
by r. c. Boss of Alameda. who, as
president OF the Ransome construction
company. qualified as an expert on
steel and concrete construction.
Boss was called by the prosecution
and was submitted to searching ex-
animation as to the value OF the work
called for under the secret contract
Dia grams. blueprints and blackboard
illustrations played their part in the
examination of Boss, who gave his
testimony as to the work under con-
sideration in the original and secret
contracts.
Separate cost estimates were also
given by Boss as to the details going
to make up the secret contract the
expert stating at the end of his ex-
animation that he would have done
the work, which cost the county nearly
$4,000. for $500. and that he considered
the estimate of d. e. Graham, the ex-
pert witness of yesterday, of s1,400
"a little too liberal"
Donald Mackenzie, building superin-
tendent of the courthouse, and John
F. Ford and D. Z. O'Keefe, local news
papermen. were examined. They gave
practically the same testimony as at
the Bullock trial. both of the news
papermen testifying that during their
presence at the supervisors meeting Of
September 81, 1908, at which time the
defense claims the contract was legally
passed they did not hear any such
motion made and carried. Ford added
that he was paying special attention
to the courthouse matters, and did not
even hear the matter discussed at the
meeting in question.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
RID YOURSELF OF DYSPEPSIA
AND ALL STOMACH DISTRESS

Some people think they have Indi-
sestion, others Catarrh OF the Stom-
ach, others Nervousness. Cancer or
dyspepsia, etc. Call 1t this IL you will,
but the real name for your trouble is
Food Fermentation. with only partial
oigestion. Everything you eat turns
10 either Acid, Stomach gas or Stom-
ach poison, which weaken the diges-
tive organs. causing a lack of gastric
juice Your food sours, is only half d.
gested, and you become affected with
loss or appetite, pressure and fulIness
after eating, burning sensation, a feel
ing OF vomiting. heartburn, water
brash and tenderness in the Dit of the
stomach, shiny tongue, bad taste in
the mouth. constipation. nausea, beich-
ing or gas. dizziness. sick headaches,
mental depression and many other
common symptoms.
1ou can cure all this by not eating,
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
PROGRAM TO CONSIST OF
CLIFF DWELLERS' MUSIC
Miss Ethel PrebIe VIII Give
Traditional Songs

BERKELEY. March 1s-The tradi-
tiona1 songs OF the Indian cliff dwell
ers OF New Mexico. Arizona and other
states will be made the program OF
a song recital which Miss Ethel Preble
of this city win give in the Hillside
club house next Monday night, assisted
by Carlos Trager. pianist. and Jay
Dwiggins. reader.
The songs of the Zunis were gath
cred and transcribed by Trager and
will be given conventional arrange
ment for the first time.
Among some OF the features OF the
program are the Indian FIRE drill som z,
ghost dance Of the Zunis Lovers
Wooing" (blanket song), the great
rain dance and others.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
FAKE TAX COLLECTOR
STEALING FROM HOMES
Clever Talker Makes Away
With Purse Containing $40

BERKELEY. March 19.-Represent-
ing himself as tax collector. a
stranger gained an entrance into the
home of A. H. Wilde, 279s Grove street
yesterday afternoon and stole purse
on the piano containing $40. The same
man visited other houses in the vi
cinity. but did not steal anything
Householders have been warned by the
police to be on the lookout for him.
He is described by Wilde as about s
feet in height, smooth shaven and
wearing a suit of dark material. The
stranger is a good talker and repre-
sented himself as tax collector and
insurance agent.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

by not putting any food in your stom-
ach to ferment; but how about the
nourishment needed to sustain your
bodily strength? II you are q stom-
ach sufferer. either man or woman.
young or old. whether you call 1t Indi-
gestion or any other name. go now to
your druggist and give so cents for q
case OF Pape's Diapepsin-
Every possible kind OF Stomach
trouble is readily cured by Diapepsin,
which takes right hold OF the food in
your stomach and digests it alone.
without the help of the stomach. just
as If your stomach wasn't there.
After few days use of Diapepsin
your Stomach will again be in good
working order. your meals will thor
oughly digest and your intestines will
be clean and fresh. and you viii have
no use fox laxatives or Liver regu.
latoys-
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
RETURNS HOME TO FIND
BURGLARS IN POSSESSION
j. ID. Butler Surprises Two
Thieves at Work

ALAMEDA. March 1s.-Upon return
ing TO his home at 1888 Fair Oaks
avenue last night ]. d. Butler surprised
two burglars at work In the dwelling
packing up silver ware. jeweIry and
other articles that they had obtained
by ransacking the house. At the sixht
of Butler the thieves jumped thro,I I'm
a side window and made their escap pe In
the darkness. After entering the resi-
dence the burglars turned on the light
for the evident purpose OF giving fns
impression to outsiders that the mem
bers of the Butler family were at home
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
MISSIONlTES WANT
BIG MEN FOR Is
PER CENT
Willing to Put Up Cash Bond
and PaH Off Fight in
Open Air

The Mission club, which broke into
the fight game last month and drew
1000 people to its initial show, is
out after the Johnson-Jeffries fight
for the championship. The club is in
the field for the big event and its
match maker, sydney Hester, has Of
fered the big fellows IS per cent OF
the gate receipts and a portion of the
moving pictures
The club has wired its offer to John
son and Jeffries. and an answer is ex-
pected today. If it gets q favorable
reply, the club will promote the con-
test in the open air.
The organization has location in
which 1t could arrange to seat $4,000
people. Hester announces that he is
willing to put up a bond OF $4,000
to guarantee his good faith in the mat
ter. The fight would be for 20 rounds
If the big fellows ever come together
in this city, as the ordinance prohibits
contests of long duration. The Mission
club has three more dates this year,
and It's offer goes for any of these
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
GOODALL WILL DIVIDES
ESTATE WORTH $4,000
Testament of Late Shipping
Man Is Admitted to Probate

OAKLAND, March 19.--The will OF
Edwin Goodall. member of the pioneer
lumber firm of Goodall, Perkins & Co.,
was admitted to probate by Judge .Og-
den today. Captain Goodall left an
estate valued at S125,000 and his will
named his widow. Mrs. Helen S. Good
all, and his son, Arthur Goodall, exec
utrix and executor without bonds.
Mrs. Goodall was given the family
home at 1917 jackson street and a
half of the estate after certain bequests
had been taken out. Arthur Goodall
was given his fathers hunting outft
and launch. and Serena and Alice f.
Downing, nieces, We're given $500
each.
The residue of the estate was then
divided between Arthur Goodall and the
testator's daughter. Mrs. Ella Goodall
Cooper of San Francisco. Goodall
made the voyage to California from
the east by rounding Cape Horn in
1854
PooLRooM MEN FNED-Harry Ryberg. 2oi
Minna street, fined $50, and Harry Thorne
DrI1mu and Merchant streets. was fined SO fol
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
BOYS and GIRLS
NATIONS WEALTH
Riis Tells of Danger to Youth
by Life in the City
Sums
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, March 10.
Jacob A. Riis. the noted reformer, of
ne" York, was given a rousing recep-
lon py members of the local commun-
ity when he appeared last night in
assembly hall under the auspices of the
local social service club. He was the
guest OF the faculty prior to his lee
ture' which was we'll attended He
gave as the topic OF the evening his
famous lecture, 1.-The Battle With the
5lunlS, and made a decided impression
py ms unqualified statements and the
istii ialitern Slides he showed TO illustrate
The wealth of our nation does not
consist, said Riis. lin mines. harvests,
oiiue.os and manufactures, but in our
ooys and girls of today. The slums
make Tor unrighteousness and the cor
ruptlon of our youth. The war against
the Sums concerns the life of the ma
tion. The reason for the slums is the
excessive rents charged by greedy land
lords A census made after the law
regulating the building of tenement
houses was passed showed that 361 900
dark rooms, which received no light
from the outside, existed in the rook-
cries or New York city. These rooms
harbored the boys and girls who were
10 grow up to be the backbone of the
hatioH. Onuer such conditions the safe
guard of the country, the home, can
not exist. The fight with the slumS
is all for the republic in which all the
people are concerned
The proceeds OF the lecture will go
TO the support of new Fairgrounds for
the children of the Palo Alto schools.
Students Of the economics department
will entertain the faculty of this branch
OF the university at a smoker to be
held April s.
The Streeter collection of shells, con-
sidered by geologists and scientists to
be one of the most valuable in exist
ence. has been donated to Stanford uni
versity. The collection was received
several days ago, but it was not until
yesterday upon the arrival of the donor.
@. ]. Streeter, that the valuable exhibit
was opened.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

COURT MARTIALs IN THE PHILIPPINES
appointed 10 try Captain Il. A Sievert OF the
Ninth cavalry for alleged Irregularities I'm his
accounts while he was post quartermaster at
Camp McGrath Colonel Jacob A. Augur will be
the president OF the court. The court martial
which has been sitting the case OF Major
Charles J. Clarke Of the Twenty-sixth infantry
has resumed the taking Of testimony
WATER TOWERS BURST AND WRECK
TOWh-Parkersburs W. Va, March 1.-Two
persons were killed. three others probably fatally
and many more slightly hurt, and 10 or more
houses completely wrecked and 40 more badly
tae city with water burst early this morning
The damage win amount TO $3.50, ,00o.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

INJURIES RESULT FArALLY-santa Rosa
March 19.-Bruno Alvensleben. who was seri.
ously injured early in the week by a horse fall
Ing ON him, died this morning after lingerine
several days with internal injuries. Deceased
was a native OF Germany about go years of age
and leaves family.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

PooLRooM MEN FTNED--Harry Ryberg. 207
Minna street, was fined $50 and Harry Thorne.
Drumm and Merchant streets. was fined $50 for
conducting poolrooms.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
MEASURE SCORED
BY LABOR LEADER
Council of Unions Protests
Against Change of Venue Bill

D g ! 9 8 q t e Furu-
seth OF the sailors
union Of the Pacific
in4rnSncoa 4ho knI
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

Students Of the economies department
will entertain the faculty of this branch
of the university al smoker to be
held April s.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26

and ride a considerable distance be-
fore jumping Off Sunday he waited
until the cars had gained full speed,
and when he jumped was jerked
under the rapidly moving train, the
wheels cutting the top of his head
entirely off and spilling mis- brains
beside the track.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-26
Gut TERM; RAISED SALARIES
THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCA.
TION HELD AN IMPORTANT
MEETING SATURDAY.

The county board of education
held an important meeting SATURDAY.
and considered a number of matters
of interest.
1t was decided to reduce the pub
lie school term the ensuing wear from
nine to eight months. The colored
schools were reduced from six to five
months. All of the schools will open
two weeks later and close two weeks
earlier.
The question of increased salaries
for the teachers again came up, and
resulted in the pay of the prin-
clpals of first grade schools being
raised from SIS to $50 a month.
The teachers of second grade schools
were raised from $50 to $3.50, and
OF third grade schools from $50 to
$56.25. No change was made in the
salaries of assistant teachers, and
they will receive $50 per month, as
heretofore.
The school at Graves was advanced
from second to first-class and anoth-
err teacher (making three) author
lied. Another room will be built to
the school house.
The school at HopeweII, near the
Calhoun county line, was suspended
on account of the small attendance.
The number of pupils the past term
has averaged only twelve.