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The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
.ClUBMAN FAILS TO
.DENYWlFf'SCHARGES
No Contest Made in Divorce
Suit of Mrs. Ruth Mitchell
in Oakland

OAKLAND Feb. 27.-Francis Mitchell,
capitalist and clubman of San Fran
cisco, has failed to contest the
charges made by Mrs. Ruth A.
Mitchell in her complaint for divorce
and Judge Waste has referred the suit
to the court commissioner. Testimony
will be taken behind closed doors and
afterward submitted to the court for
decision
Mrs. Mitchells accusations against
her husband ranged, from her allega-
tions of suffering from his refined irony
TO direct charges of faithlessness. Her
bulky complaint contained a long list
of alleged incidents in which he had
subjected her to indignities and actual
physical suffering. From calling her by
the name of his first wife to refusing
TO take their infant child to see her
when she lay sick in a hospital and
threatening to bite her finger nails she
said he had roundly abused her when
she objected to the presence of strange
women in their house as his guests in
beer drinking bouts. Though Mitchell
denied that he had overstepped the lines
as she said with other women, she may
give her testimony and furnish their
names, as she asserted she had knowl-
edge Of their identities. Judge Waste
recently issued an order directing
Mitchell to pay her 500 temporary ALI
mony
Erland Broberg got an interlocutory
decree of divorce from Charlotte Bro
berg, who deserted him 15 years ago
and Katie Forester got a similar de-
cree from Abraham Forester, who de-
serted her 13 years ago. Mrs. Broberg
left a note saying that she would de-
part, and she did depart, and Forester
went to Philadelphia and refused to
return to his wife.
Michael j. Hart attempted to kill
his stepdaughter's pet cat, and when
his wife interfered he choked her for
her pains. Hart was said to have been
habitually Intoxicated and Mrs. Hart
was subjected to deep annoyance by
boys who brought him home, and de-
manded remuneration for SO doing
Mrs. Hart was given an interlocutory
decree Of divorce.
Lucy Brush was awarded an inter
locutory decree from Eugene Brush as
she said hetook seme of her cash and
departed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
MUSICIAN SUFFERS
PARALYTIC STROKE
William c. Stadtfeld Attacked
by Disease, but Doctors
Predict Recovery

BERKELEY, Feb. 27.-While eating
luncheon with his colleagues in the
Faculty club of the university William
c. Stadtfeld, one Of the foremost
musicians on the coast, director of the
Loring club of San Francisco and sec
retary of the college Faculty club, was
seized with a paralytic stroke.
DR.. George F. Reinhardt, medical ad-
wiser of the university, was sumoned
and Stadtfeld was taken to his home
at 2706 Benvenue avenue in this city
His physician says that in all likelihood
the musician will recover. The entire
right side is paralyzed.
Stadtfeld is a member of family of
musicians known in San Francisco
musical circles for so years
dis father William c. Stadtfeld, was
the first man to bring grand opera
to this coast: He directed a company
of singers in San Francisco in 1853.
He was one of the founders of the
Loring club of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
TO EVICT "HOLY ROLLERS"
FOR NOT PAYING RENT
Proprietor of Hall They Occupy
Seeks Police Aid

= OAKLAND, Feb. 27.-Complaining
that the Holy Rollers" were disturb
ing the peace of his guests and Incl
dentally refusing to pay the rent Of
the hall which they occupy in the Ca
Undo hotel building. Eighth and
Franklin streets. the manager Of the
hotel called at police headquarters to-
day and asked the aid of the depart-
ment in collecting the money alleged
to be due him and also to evict the
religious fanatics on general prin-
ciples.
The Apostolic Mission as the meet
ing house is called, lately removed
from Tenth street when threatened
with legal action by residents OF the
neighborhood. j. f. Sparks, the leader
of the local colony of Holy Rollers"
was called on to show cause why he
should not be arrested for disturbing
the peace, and rather than appear be-
fore the prosecuting attorney Sparks
vacated the premises and took his band
to the hall in Eighth street
The police say that they can not do
anything unless some resident in the
vicinity of the meeting place should
file formal complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
NEWS OF THE FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING SAN FRANCISCO BAY
AERO Club PLANS
BALLOON ASCENSION
Professor Van Tassell Will Pilot
Gas Bag and Garry Sew
eraI Passengers

BERKELEY, Feb. 27.-To make ball
looming as popular a sport as it is In
Europe, where it rivals automobiling,
members of the San Francisco Aero
club will conduct an ascension at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon OF the first
gas balloon in the state in "a years
Prof p. A. Van Tassell veteran aero
naut, will pilot the big balloon, and as
passengers ne will have c. G. Bradley.
teller of the Crocker national bank of
San Francisco; Joseph II. Maston, also
connected with the bank; an animati-
scope operator, representatives of the
press and possibly others.
The big gas bag. which Professor
Van TasseIl has been making for the
last three months, will be one of the
largest seen here. From the level of
the Berkeley ball park. at Derby and
Grove streets. where the ascent will be
made. the huge ball will tower IS feet
in the air.
whose name has been linked with ball
looming on the coast for many years.
the San Francisco Aero club intends
to promote greater interest in ball
looming here and to make it popular
not only as a sport, but of interest
from a scientific standpoint.
Scientific instruments of various
kinds will be taken up in the clouds,
and cameras will be carried in the
hands of skilled operators, who will
take views of the surrounding country.
The air currents, atmosphere, moisture
and various other phases of scientific
investigation will be studied. Pro-
visions for As hours will be carried in
the basket.
Several hundred dollars have been
spent in the construction of the bal
loon and the gas in the bag alone will
cost $3.50. Special pipes were laid by
the gas company to fill the balloon in
the park and Professor Van Tassell
will be engaged Sunday morning with
q corps of men making ready for the
ascension.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
SUPERVISORS MAY
DIFFER ON RATES
Reports on Public Service Corr
poratiOn's Charges Ready

The legal rates to be charged by the
public service corporations for water.
gas, electric light and telephones for
determined by the supervisors this
week and the ordinances probably will
be introduced a week from. tomorrow.
The hearings of the corporation off,
cials and the reception of their state
ments and reports and those of the city
engineer were completed with the final
water hearing Thursday night.
The supervisors were chary of ex-
pressing decided opinions yesterday in
advance of the formal presentation of
the committee reports, but it is certain
that there will be diverse recommends
tions. 1t is not probable that rates will
be fixed in excess of those now in ef-
feet Over the telephone and electric
service rates there is little likelihood of
much controversy, but gas and water
rates will divide the supervisors.
While Presidents Bourn and Britton
of the water and gas companies as
serted confidentially that the recent
federal supreme court decisions in the
Knoxville and New York cases
upheld their contentious. Super
visor Murphy called attention yester-
day to- the fact that these decisions
virtually penalized the companies for
failure to maintain the efficiency of
their services, and that the board
might have to reduce its allowances on
the age and quake deprecated systems
of gas mains and water pipes. 1t was
said~that no facts had been submitted
by the companies which altered their
showings of previous years, and in all
probability S5 cent gas and the present
water rate would not be increased by
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
ANOTHER CONCERN
COMES DOWNTOWN
Davis and Schonwasser Pre-
sented Tablet on Moving Day

Another big firm will be added to
the business concerns in the downtown
district tomorrow morning when the
avis-Schonwasser company will open
its new store at the corner of Sutter
street and Grant avenue
An interesting feature of the re-
moval of this company, from Van Ness
avenue was the presentation of a mag
nifcent bronze tablet to the heads of
the firm from the 125 employees, the
greater number of whom are girls
After a busy day of fixing up the new
store on Saturday. Max Davis and z. G..
Schonwasser were asked to step up to
the second floor, and there found the
employees gathered in a.body. Before
they could recover from their surprise
one of the girls stepped forward and
tablet, and with a brief speech pre-
sented it. On it was engraved the
words: Davis -Schonwasser company,
from their employees. in appreciation of
past kindness and with the earnest
hope of prosperous ruture."
The gift touched us immensely" )"
said Davis, and we were extremely
pleased at thinking that we were start
ing our downtown career with such
good feeling among ourselves. Most
of the employees have been with us for
years and with one or two executions
every one was with us prior to the
fire.
This establishment was formerly To-
Gated at Post street and Grant avenue
where it had been for % years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
UNIVERSITY TO .
HONOR FOUNDER
Third Anniversary of Mrs. Jane
L. Stanford's Death to
Be Observed

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Feb. 27.-
Services will be held at Stanford uni
versity tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
to commemorate the third anniversary
of the death of Mrs Jane L. stanford
DR.. D. Charles Gardner. as university
chaplain. viii have the services in
charge
Rev. Matt Hughes of Pasadena,
brother of Bishop Hughes. will make
the address of the day ana DR.. Gardner
will say few words. Special music
Tor the occasion has been arranged by
organist Godfrey Buheler for the big
student choir.
and managership of the Mandolin club
f: Hart of Alameda and F. x. Wilson
OF Los Angeles, two Stanford upper
class men, have been given important
honorary posts in the musical circles
of the university. Hart takes the po-
sition formerly occupied by r.. A. Goot
or Alameda, who has resigned after
holding the Office three semesters VIII
son takes the place of NJ. Mahon '0S,
who has resigned because of other du-
ties. The two new officers are to be
supplemented by the addition of two
new members on the executive commit
tee. The executives are-J p Levy of
Los Angeles and S. B. Dole of River
side
The unique stunt of having all the
couples at the big junior prom, the most
important social function of the junior
week. eat in shifts is the plan an
nounced by the committee in charge of
the function The tickets for the prom
Will go on sale on the quadrangle Mon
day morning. When the tickets are dis
posed of the arrangements of the shifts
will be settled Each ticket will tell of
the shift in which the holder is entitled
to partake of his refreshments. The
number of dances will be curtailed to
admit of the two eating periods. The
supper dances will be between the
eighth and ninth numbers and the
eleventh and twelfth.
The executive committee of the asso-
ciated students of Stanford university
has favored the proposal of the debat--
ers to send the second varsity team to
the University of Nevada to compete
with the speakers there. Debates also
may be arranged with the University of
Washington. University of Southern
California and the University of Utah.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
ARCADIA RESULTS

SANTA ANITA PARK. Feb. 2I.--Eighty first
day OF the winter meeting OF the Los Angeles
judge. j. j. Hoffman, starter. Weather clear.
Track fast
FIRST RAcE-one mile, purse. 3 year olds
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT. st. str. Fin.
IBID. Macdonald tBurns) 100 30 n
12-5--Guy Fisher Powers 112 y =
15-1--Homecrest (ButwelD. LIP 4 II 3 2la
rime-:l2 %, :2S 40, :s5 20. Al 20. 100,
1913. :26, 1888 4-5. At post Az minutes on
at 1:54la. Great Heavens San Vito. DIR. Ho;z-
berg, Sempronium. Enfield. finished as named.
Value to winner 1926. Winner ch e. by Som
SECOND RACE-Six furlongs. selling year
olds and upward
Odds. Horse and Jockey. W.T.. st. Str. Fin.
parnma tAIusgrave, li2N 40 III
3-i-Entre Nous Powers) ....n7 3 h 81
Time 20. "a :s5 2,5. AZ 80 1:o1.
swift Reta post Nav sutton Peerless at Lass n
ished gas named. Value to winner S325. Win
ner ch. m. by Solitaire H-George VI. Trained
by w. Deakin.
THIRD RACE-One and an eighth miles, An
gelus handicap, 3 year olds and upward
Odds. Horse and Jockey. VT. st. Str. Fin.
13-5-Far West (ButweiI 100 8 q / h
7-sAsiontgomery Powers. ia ) 11ss q
Time-:15 1-5. :25, 36 2-5. :4s %. leo %.
1:13. Lee. rs. 1:5l 1-5. At post minutes.
as named. Value TO winner $500. Winner b.
Miller. Miller V''ale -'1eDe ~ i''''e' y =
FOURTH RAcE-Four furlongs. Woodlands
stake, sl.5oo added; year oIds:
s-5-A. ]. Small (Powersl lis II h 3
30-1-Frank G. Hogan tMcGel11S 2 q
1-2-Sir Ashton (Howard) lis 81 3 s
Time--:11 As, % As. IA %, :46 3-5. At
post minutes. on at 3:10. Carroll also ran.
rlon sneerwell. Trained by F. r. Chinn
FIFTH RAcE-one mile. purse, 3 year ods
and upward:
Odds. Horse and Jockey. whist Str Fin
5-2-Harrigan tBurnsl ......1 100 3 3 i .
T-1-Norbtt tButwell .....1 10+ 2h
4-l--John Carroll tShiilingl ..109 2 ~ g
Time. :3S. At post ] minute. or at 3:41.
W. I. 0verton. J. RI. Reed. finished as named
Value to winner 1925. Winner ch. G. by Plaudit-
Dorothy Hampton. Trained By Fl. r. Brandt.
SIXTH RACE--One and three-sixteenths miles,
year oids and upward:
Odds. Horse and Jockey VT. ST. Str Fin
3-2-Round-& Round tKndy) lO2 4 51a a
1l-5-Alma Boy GicGee, los s l n
Time :06 4-5. :ls 3-5, 80 40, :43 10. sc.
:0S 1-5.- 1:21 Is. 1853 3-5. At post minutes
on ait 40S. Oberon. Avontelus. County Clerk.
Day Star, Miss 0ffcious finished as named
Value to winner s325. Winner b. e by
nison-
SEVENTH ME RAcEmFIye B, and half furIongs,
ODDS Horse and Jockey. VT. st. str. Fin.
Ill Rialto tAicGeel -...-.-.11s IL 2ts
s-1-JuiIa Powell tshillingl 1oe 4 1ik2 h
T-2.C CoIloquy Howard, .:.1iI 81 al
AT post p minutes. on at 4.a2. coioBel ' Bob.
Jim Gaffney- Gold Heart. Shirley Rossmore,
finished as named Value TO winner 1925 Win
ner ch. h. Nv WatercrestTe Teatro. Trained by
F. Regan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
A. ]. SMALL SHOWS
CHAM PI0N
FORM
Two Year Old Cuts Close to the
Worlds Half Mile Record
at Arcadia
Especial Dispatch to The CALI

lSpecidl Dispatch 10 i he Call
Los ANGELES, Feb. 27.-Probably
the best year old of the year was
shown at Santa Anita today, in A. j.
Small. which won the Woodland stake,
>the first juveAile stake event of the
season. Small beat Sir Ashton, Carroll
and Frank G. Hogan at a half mile in
4e 3-5 seconds, which is within tenth
of second of the worlds record, made
nearly 10 years ago.
Carroll. which ran fourth in field
of four was regarded as the local ju-
venile champion until today, being
much more highly regarded than Fly
ing Squirrel, his stable mate and un-
beaten. Small won by three lengths,
going away. He recently set new
worlds record for three and half fur
longs and few days ago worked half
mile around two turns in 45 2-5
seconds, which is better than De Mund's
work at the same distance around one
turn.
Far West won the feature for older
horses at nine furlongs beating Joe
Madden and Montgomery by a strong
finish, all three horses finishing noses
apart, Rialto won the sprint feature
from Julia Powell and Colloquy at five
and a half furlongs. Colonel Bob and
Jim Gaffney failed to. get in the money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
Suburban Breyities

FINDS VERDICT OF sUIcIDE-Aismeda
FEB PA c6rOner's jury this morning found A
verdict Of suicide IN the case OF Z. Minor
Smith. city assessor. who shot himself week
ago.
CRoLL TO BE corFIRMED- D-Alsmeda. Feb
2l.-The appointment by Mayor Taylor OF Chief
Assessor E. Minor Smith. has been recommended
FOR confirmation by the city council.
SAYS PARENT NEGLECTED CHILD-oak-
land. Feb. 2f--Myrtle Gray, a waitress. was ar
rested by Policeman Flynn this afternoon on
warrant sworn 10 in Sacramento charging the
woman with failing 70 provide necessarles for a
RUNS MAD IN sTREETZOskIand. Feb. 27.-
Edward Linton. teamster airiiy clad. raced
down Washington street early this morning in .
delirions condition Three policemen were re-
Qured 70 subdue him.
ORDERS cREMAToRY REMovED-Aiameds
feb- A--Ihe city council has Withdrawn per-
tory AT the end OF Chestnut street. owing 20 com
plaints from residents.
MARSHAL voLLKER RETuRNs-Berkeley.
Feb 2I.-Aisrshal Follmer returned to Berkeley
fcoeT after a trip 10 Sacramento TO secure the
passage Of bin reimbursine him for the sum
Of $500 spent year ago in the attempted extra
dition from Illinois Of A Wilson.
IMPROVEMENT CLUB FoRMED-Berkelev.
Feb 2S--Ihe Central improvement club has been
organized by citizens Of the central portion Of
Berkeley with George Gelder as temporary pres-
dent and C. r. Adams as temporary secretary
Tie headquarters Of the new organization IS at
735 Addison street.
DE4LS--f x M1AbEh1D-oa oakland. FEB.
27.-Detectiye Dennis Holland. one OF the Oldest
members OF the police department. was today
presented with gold seal ring by his fellow
workers IN the detective bureau The occasion
was the veteran officers sixty second birthday
captain OF Detectives Petersen made the pres
cnfati0n-
INSPECTION FOR scHooLs-Alsmeda. Feb
27-F n. Delaney Dr. F. W. d'EFeIyn and
william Hammond Jr have been named as a
committee Of the chamber Of commerce TO visit
fIia public schools Monday 10 ascertain what the
buildings need and advise the board OF edu-
.afion's proposal 10 erect new buildings through
= proposed bond issue Of S2S0.0O0.
CHINESE PEPPER ARRESTED - Oakland.
Ich 21-Affer having loitered around the home
~ George sfcarns. 500 Franklin street for
ni.nsbcr ~ nights. Chinese named Joe jim was
frreafed last night complaint OF Stearns
Ilie prisoner is accused OF having peered through
fhe teylioes of Sfearns house and in other
saFt caused alarm 10 the complaining family.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
Quarters Leased for Offces

Mayor Taylor leased the old Caiifor-
MIA safe deposit and trust company,s
quarters in Montgomery street yester-
day to house the city treasurer, auditor
and registrar during the removal of the
dangerous walls about their Offices in
the city hall.
Treasurer McDougald reiterated his
opinion that no danger would be In
Cured in remaining in the hall and the
representatives of the other two offices
were also inclined to accept the con-
tractors assurances that the walls
could be taken down without risk to
the occupants of the orfices below
The subordinates in the three Offices
do not share the optimistic belief Of
their superiors and the final word as to
where every municipal department
shall be established lies with the super
visors
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
SCHOOL AT PLEASANToN-
DESTROYED BY FLAMES
Defective FIue Blamed, but
Tramps May Be Responsible

PEEAsANTON. Feb. 27.-The Pleas
anton public school was burned at
1880 o'clock this morning the loss be-
ing between sl5.o 600 and $40 O00
The school library one of the finest
in tlle state, was destroyed. as were
he entire contents; with the struc-
ture.
Firemen were: unable 10 save the
building, the fire having gained too
much headway before It was discov-
cred. il was caused. supposedly: by a
defective hue. although there was a
suspicion that tramps, might have set
fire TO the place.
The. 300 children viii be temporarily
Quartered IN a business block. The
school was insured for $4,000 and. will
be rebuilt.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
ulnfrr snortr nf Trncl.ee

saturday. March g. Southern Pacific's
fxeurhiou leaves San Francisco. Oak
Ifed Alameda and Berkeley for
Yrurkcc. returning Monday. March s.
Round trip rates. Rail fare $500. Pull
man berth f4.00, drawing room $1,000.
fnciuding occupancy al Truckee Join
tie fhronRs ln sleighing. skeeing. to-
b0RauuinR. and other Joyous winter
fparfe. See agents. 6bf Market street,
~ Powell street Market street ferry
depot. and Thirteenth and Franklin
streets, Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
LABOR COUNCIL TO
HELP UNEMPLOYED
Money Given TO Make Building
Habitable for Soiourners

E1k15LEl El1sess.22ssJ5sssSI1 donated 500 to as
- sist the unemployed
and the secretary was instructed to
expend the money for the purpose of
making the large building in Leaven-
worth street near Turk habitable for
the men who seek shelter there. The
unions affiliated with. the council were
requested to reimburse the council for
the amount. advanced and otherwise
assist the needy.
The organizing committee of the la
Dor council has organized the suspender
makers Of thfs city and has sent to
the American federation of labor for a
The label committee of the labor
council has requested the members of
the different unions TO exercise care in
the purchase of clothing to see that
such is not convict made. Subcom-
niittees viii visit store keepers and
ask them not to carry stock without
the label of the garment workers.
All proposed amendments to the con-
stitution of the San Francisco labor
council relating TO the salaries pro-
posed to be paid We're withdrawn after
test vote Friday.
Mary Daley, representing the inter-
national union of garment workers. is
in this city in the interest of the
garment workers label.
The board of directors of the mu-
sicians union, local No. s. has levied
an assessment for the first quarter of
the year to meet the death claims for
the beneficiaries of N. Ballenberg. r.
Nathan, E. w Kent and s. Samuels.
The directors admitted to full menu
hi A fof Of o.
/. Glenn of Sacramento and Mrs M e.
Williams of Bakersfield. E. Bayliss
was reinstated-
The announcement was made that the
had, without solicitation. increased the
pay Of the members of its orchestra
50 per week with a corresponding in
crease for the director.
Sheet metal. workers union. local
No. 104. had a high jinks in its hall
in Guerrero street near Fourteenth last
night. The local served a collation..
The committee in charge was r. Mem
eel, chairman of the evening: j. Leary.
II. A Wissing. III. crossheld and j.
Percy
Secretary George w. Bell of the state
federation of labor reports that since
the adjournment Of the convention held
have been organized and IL have re-
affiliated with the federation.
The sailors union of the Pacific has
appointed a committee to arrange for a
mass meeting March s in celebration
of the twenty-fourth anniversary of
organization.
The representatives of the Fresno
trades council and the farmers union
had another. consultation with labor
leaders Friday afternoon. One Of
the propositions of the representatives
OF the farmers union is to establish
sort of clearing house where dealers
or consumers can procure the products
OF the county at a fixed price.
The nine local unions representing
the allied provision trades council AZ
the last meeting decided to secure
quarters ia the brewery workers hall
for the purpose of holding regular
meetings.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
MASQUERADE SKATING CARNIVAL

a grand masquerade skating car
snival will be given at the Chutes to-
night. Handsome prizes will be award
ed to those wearing the handsomest
and most original costumes, and to
those who prove their superiority in
skating. During the evening a one
mile pursuit race will take place be-
tween George Haskell and Charles Nc
MILAN and a scratch race of one mile
between Lester Bierwith and Fred
Marshall
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
DR.. TOM Wal TONG

SIS Clay st.. Oakland. Cal.
The Chinese Celebrated
Tea and Herb Doctor.
1 cure all kinds OF dis
eases without operation
and produce satisfactory
results quickly NV Zee
for examination is reason
able. No detention from
social or business duties
while under treatment.
The San Francisco call., 1909-02-28
Know the joy. Of Real wInters

Take SOuthern Pacffic's EXCURSION
leaving. San francisco $40 p. m. Sat-
urday, March 6. for Truckee returning
Monday. the 9Th. All kinds of winter
sportssleighing. skeeing. snowshoe-
ing. tobogganing and other winter fun.
Round trip rates: Rail fare IS, Pullman
berth 81. drawing room S14, Including
occupancy at Truckee. Ask our agents,
S84 Market street. Ia Powell street
Market street ferry depot, and Thir-