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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
YOUNG MATRON IS
HONORfD AT TEA
Mrs. Joseph R. Knowland Meets
Alameda Society at the
Tisdale Home

ALAMEDA, Nov. 19.-Mrs. Joseph R.
Knowland was the guest of honor at an
elaborate tea given this afternoon from
3 to 5 o'clock by Mrs. Charles l.. Tis-
dale. One hundred and fifty guests had
been hidden to meet the fair Virginian,
who recently became the bride of the
representative from the third congress
sional district. 1t was the first large
social event given complimentary to
the newcomer and served to Introduce
the young matron from the south to
Alameda society people.
The Tisdale residence. 1901 Alameda
avenue, was beautifully decorated in
holiday greenery, flowers and colors.
The living room, in which the guests
were received, was bower of red ber-
ries and chrysanthemums. The lights
were shaded in red and yellow. Music
was rendered by string orchestra.
Assisting the hostess in receiving were
Mrs. Joseph Russell Knowland, Miss
Deane Tisdale. Miss Ruth Tisdale, Miss
Blanche Tisdale. Mrs. E. ]. Holt, Mrs.
Robert H. Swayne. Mrs. Philip S. Teller,
Mrs. E. r. Anthony, Mrs. George T.
Wright, Mrs. c. J. Okell, Mrs. Louis
James, Mrs. F. B. Haight, Mrs. Bayard
Nourse, Mrs. Raymond Snowden and
Mrs. T. P. Tisdale,
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
POINTS REVOLVER
AT POLICE OFFICER
Woman Assists Escape of Man
Wanted on Charge of Mis-
demean0r Embezzlement

OAKLAND, Nov. ga woman who
leveled pistol at him and threat
ened to blow his head off was what
Policeman /. C. j. O'Grady encountered
last night when he went to arrest
Carey Scott on a charge of misde-
meanor embezzlernent at the St Regis
apartments. Mildred Adams was the
woman who threatened the policeman,
and according to the latter, thus
achieved the escape of Scott.
Scott was formerly employed as a
salesman by the Nj. T. Minney COM
pany. He is accused of keeping back
money received as commission on the
exchange of real estate. O'Grady was
informed that he could be found at
Miss Adams apartments and went to
arrest him at a late hour last night.
He knocked at the door and demanded
admission. He says he heard mans
voice in the room. Miss Adams kept
him waiting several minutes and then
opened the door. She denied that Scott
was in the room. and O'Grady was un-
able to find him. AS he was searching
Miss Adams seized pistol and placing
it against his head. said:
you get out of here or I'll blow
your brains out
Under eompulsfon O'Grady left. He
returned few minutes later and sur
prised Miss Adams at the telephone.
He seized the pistol she still had in
her hand and placed her under arrest.
She was taken to the city prison and
held there on a charge of assault with
a deadly weapon.
Scott made his escape and is still at
large 1t is believed thaL>he got out
of the apartment by another door while
O'Grady was trying TO get in.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
sum, Moon and Tide
U. 5. branch Hydrographic ofice

branch Of the United States hydrographie
Office located in the Merchants Exchange is
maintained in San Francisco for the benefit of
mariners, without regard to nationality and free
Of expense. Navigators cordially invited to
visit the office. where complete sets of charts
and sailing directions OF the world are kept at
hand for comparison and reference and the
latest information can always be obtained re-
garding lights. dangers TO navigation and mat
tiers Of interest to ocean commerce.
j. c. BURNETT,
Lieutenant, U. S. ~, in charge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
FIVE MEN HELD UP
BY MASKED CHINESE
Armed Robbers Operate in Oak
land Oriental Quarter

OAKLAND, Nov. 1s.-Two masked
Chinese thugs entered the store of
King Chun at 761 Harrison street last
night and, leveling their revolvers at
the proprietor and four other Chinese
backed them against the wall aud
robbed the place. The contents of the
cash register, amounting to about $40,
was secured by the men.
One of the thieves was dressed like
a Chinese, while his companion wore
the clothes of a white man. The men
who were the victims declare, however,
that both thieves were Chinese.
The man in Chinese garb spoke as
they entered and ordered the five in
the store to hold up their hands. They
were obeyed at once The pair stayed
in the store only a few minutes and
left in a hurry.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
eams' STANDING follows:
UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB
PLEASES LARGE CROWD
Concert Is Given to Defray Ex.
pense of Southern Trip

BERKELEY, Nov. 19.-The concert
given this evening by the University of
California glee club in the Harmon
gymnasium for the purpose of defray-
ing the expenses of a Christmas trip to
the southern part of the state was a
success financially as well as from an
artistic standpoint.
The affair was made a society event
by the different fraternities and sorori-
ties of the campus, several of the or
ganizations giving concert parties.
The club rendered number of new
selections and Luther Marchant, barry
tone sang several solos.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
COUNCIL APPOINTS
SPECIAL POLICEMEN

BERKELEY, Nov. I9.-Acting on the
recommendation of Chief of Police Voll-
mer, the city council this morning ap-
pointed D. A Wright special patrolman
and A S. Obey humane officer, both to
work under the direction of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to AMI
mails. The latter will be directly un-
der the authority of Herbert Jones,
poundmaster OF this city, although the
humane officer really acts in that ca
pacity. Jones being a businessman ap-
pointed to that position as overseer at
The request of the N1umane sociely.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
Alameda Church Services

Santa Clara avenue near Benton street Rev
l. r. Russell, minister. IL o'clock morning
worship and sermon; subject, "a Meditation .
ject. Righteousness According to Jesus. the
Christ. This will be an evangelistic hour OF
worship. $3.50 O'Clock, quiet hour conducted by
the Young Peoples Baptist Union Bible
school, 9:45 O'Clock, H. T. Carvin, superinten-
dent
Thanksgiving worship will be held in the
First Methodist Episcopal church. Central ave
nue. and Oak street. Rev. l.. Potter Hitchcock
will deliver the sermon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
PLAN RALLY
FOR CLUB PASSING TEAMS
Banquet Is to Be Given With
Tournament

OAKLAND, Nov. 19.-The Pythian
club passing tournament committee
has arranged the first of a series of
three rallies and banquets, which will
be held Wednesday evening, Novem-
ber "a, at Pythian castle.
At the weekly contest. Tuesday, Live
Oak lodge team defeated Dirigo. Oak
land slipped from eighth to sixth place
by winning from Athens. Alameda won
from Piedmont. The next contest will
be held banquet night at Live Oak
lodge.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
DETECTIVE CAPTAIN TO
TALK TO MEMS LEAGUE

OAKLAND. Nov 19.-Captain of De-
tectives W. ]. Petersen will speak sun
day evening at 1880 o'clock in Pilgrim
Congregational church on Men to
Catch Men," This is the second in the
series of talks given under the aus
pices of the Mems League of I.avn1ea
on the general subject, The Kings
Business Requires Men"
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
Time Ball

United States branch photographic office, Mer-
chants Exchange, San Francisco November
10, 1909.
The time ball on the roof Of the Fsirmont
hotel was dropped today exactly at noon, Pacific
standard time (120th meridian), or at Sh DOM.
00s., Greenwich mean time.
]. c. BURNETT,
I.ieutepant T. 8 N In charge
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-20
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVALS

Friday, Nov 49,
Stmr Coos Bay Bowen. IS hours from San
Pedro: passengers. and merchandise 70 Pacific
Coast steamship compSpy
Stmr Mann Smith. Olsen. ~ hours from Coos
bsy: 1i6 500 feet Of lumber TO c. A. Smith lum-
Der company
OCEAN STEAMERS
S0UTHAMPTO N--Arrived Nov 19-Stmr Asri.
attic. from New York.
Observation-Disclosures Nov 1s-Stmr Empress
Of India from Vancouver
MAURTTTUs- Sailed Nov Is-stmr ssndown.
for Vancouver
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
SYNOPSIS.

Three girls Elizabeth Gabrielle and
Else-started for Canada to spend the
summer there. on board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger, who finding a bag belonging
to one of them, took enjoyment in scru-
tinizing a photo Of the trio. Elise shared
bound for Canada. The young women on
sightseeing tour met Mrs. Graham,
anNiously awaiting her husband. who had
a mania for sailing. They were intro
duced to Lord Wilfrid and Lady Edith.
a cottage by the ocean was rented by
the trio for the summer. Elizabeth
earped that a friend of her fathers was
to call. Two men called, one of them
being the queer-acting stranger on the
steamer. The girls were mot at home"
but discovered by the cards left that one
friend. The men proved to be John G.
Blake and Gordon Bennett. A wisp of
yellow hair from, Mr.: Graham,s pocket
hams hair was black. Lady Edith told
the girls of a robbery of Jewels mt the
hotel. Fearing for the safety of her own
gems she left them In n safe at the cot
tage. Mr.. Gordon Bennett was properly
introduced explained his queer actions,
returned the lost bag and told of mysteri-
with the cottage. Exploring the cellar.
one of the girls found a sphinx cuff-but-
ton, the exact counterpart of which both
found to possess. also. Elise, alone, eX-
pored the cellar, overhearing a CONVEX
sation there between Mary Anne and "A
man. He proved to be her son, charged
With murder The young women agreed
to keep thu secret. Lady Edith told a
story of \ lost love in connection with
the sphinx key. Elise and Gordon Ben
nett discovered Lady Edith and Mr.. Ora
ham, tire latter displaying marvellous
baritone voice. At a supper which was
held cn the rocks Elizabeth rather mys-
lerlotsly lost her ring. causing search
by the entire party. Mrs Graham told
Eljss of her husbands mania for sailing
At all hours of the day and night. Ga
brIelle witnessed a stormy scene between
LRdy Edith and Lord Wilfrid. red roses
being the cause of the latter's anger
Mary Anne brought back Elizabeths
eli
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
CHAPTER xI.-Continued.

1T was Mary Anne" she said, in
answer to our questions. isn't she
the dearest old thing? To think of
her simply roofing round among the
rocks until she found 1t! And she
wouldn't take penny of reward.
think really hurt her feelings when
tried to insist on 1t. | never was so
glad to get anything in my life, for
you know how valued that ring"
when did she find it," | inquired.
II have just come back from the
rocks"
But Elizabeth was above mere de.
tails.
1T doesn't matter when she found II
so long as it is here" she said. "and
dinner is ready. | feel hungry enough
70 eat the tablecloth."
So we went to dinner and were
served by Mary Anne, whom we each
congratulated in turn, and | insisted
upon her describing the very spot
where she found the ring,
Sure, Miss Elise" she said, at was
down on them rocks where | spread
yer supper last night. Between two
stones it was, and like as, not you
walked over it time and again. Be
thankful now that it's ere and don't
werrit yerself 'ow ! appened to pick
up them particular stones"
That's true philosophy" agreed Ga
brielle. land anyhow let's talk about
something else. | want to tell Eliza
beth about Lord Wilfrid and the
roses"
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
Sentence Sermons.

1t is better to be regarded as a
prude than to rot as a mental garbage
can.
Where a mans life does not preach
his preaching cannot live.
People who think they were born
to regulate the world are always
afraid they will die from being over
righteous.
Cynicism is a pain due to attempt
ing to eat all life's fruits too early in
the season.
Half of the business of lifting peo-
pie up is matter OF cheering them
up.
The prayer that rises in the heart
always works way out to the feet
and the fingers.
The empty head Is easily wrinkled
into burrows that look like deep
thought.
He who misses the spirit OF the law
always makes most of the letter.
It's an awful thing to be green, but
it's a good deal worse to be born
dried uD,
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11

know you said you did not want to
do that"
Give back that box to her-Lady
Edith. If you do not, you will GER
tainly regret It, But If you won't, in
spite of what | tell you, for heavens
sake don't mention it to any one as
you did to me this morning-to the
Grahams, for instance, or any one
at ALL"
Il am not likely to say anything,
| returned, stiffly. Il very much re.
greet having mentioned it to you. BY
the way" ] continued, 81 quite forgot
something important. At least, it is
important to me, because | am Gu
rious. Where did you get your scarf
pin?"
MY scarf-pin?"
His hand involuntarily sought his
throat, but he was wearing a negligee
shirt and soft silk tie.
oh. | don't mean to-day. The
Sphinx's head, you know, in dull god.
Where did 1t come from?"
1t was a simple enough question,
and one easily answered, but Gordon
Bennett flushed deep red beneath his
tan and brought the boat up beside
the slip in silence.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11

agains, my will, for the boat careened
alarmingly.,
Don't be frightened" he said, for
getting his irritation. 81 won't upset
you"
I'm not frightened"
And don't quarrel with me any
more. ! won't have my morning
spoiled by any COMPOUNDED English,
man."
1T was woman" murmured mot
a man"
We both laughed, and by common
consent let the matter drop for the
time being, for | was quite willing to
resume the lazy delightful, cana.
raderie into which we had drifted, and
to Danish unpleasant subjects which
might interfere with 1t.
So we talked or were silent as the
spirit moved, while the white.capped
waves Tapped against the boat, and the
water danced the sunlight with
cool green shadows here and there,
deep and unfathomable, as shadows
should be when the ocean lies beneath
them.
DO you know" he said, at last,
that have in my possession some
thing belonging to you?"
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11

Ediths jewels reposing therein for
protection. He had protested against
our assuming such responsibility,
and urged their immediate return to
their owner, which proposition | de:
clined to consider, and the argument
waXed hot, ending with an emphatic
assertion on his part that we should
not be allowed to leave home again
without a guardian. This had been
tho last straw, and | had replied with
an asperity which called for the re-
mark at the beginning Of this chapter.
Look here" he resumed firmly.
I'm not going to back down on one
word | have said. but I'm sorry If you
are angry about 1t. | think you don't
quite understand my motive"
Let us talk of something else, Mr..
Bennett"
But listen, Miss Elise BY your own
admission, you really know nothing
whatever about these people"
You forget that they are older
friends than yourself, after all"
The general asked me to call; 9th.
erwise | should not have ventured to
intrude."
His manner was decidedly stiff, and
he jerked the tiller resentfully; as we
changed our course in swift response,
smothered exclamation escaped
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
CHAPTER XII.

"Of course" said Gordon Bennett,
you know your own affairs best"
Il am glad you have come to such
sensible conclusion" | replied, lean
ing over the edge of the boat and trail
ing my hand in the water, although
knew such an act is always irritating
to the one who manipulates the sail.
And no doubt you think I'm a very
fresh sort of chap"
| preserved an ostentatious silence
Il am answered" he said, with a
vexed laugh; found guilty on my own
indictment. But | hoped you would
not agree so unreservedly."
wiped my hand on my handker.
chief, spreading the latter to dry in
the sun, and looking out to sea with
apparent absorption in the horizon.
"One ear and one side of your face
are very red. Is it sunburn or WRATH"
The sun is hot" replied, with alac-
rity. Perhaps we had better go
home. Will you steer for the shore?"
mot on your life I've got you
out here now, and | intend to keep
you You are powerless, madem-
oiselle."
| knew | was, and ragged inwardly
We had been spending the morning
on the water, not infrequent occur
renee of late, and until the introduc-
ton of certain unfortunate topic |
had enjoyed myself immensely; for
was perfection and-mY COM
panion thoroughly understood the
management of his boat, as well as
the art of being agreeable.
The conversation had somehow
drifted to the robbery at the hotel,
and had thoughtlessly mentioned the
safe IN our dining room and Lady
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11

oh" | said, with what | flattered
myself was fine Indifference, 81 think
you must be mistaken. have not
lost anything"
| was bareheaded, for | liked to
feel the wind blow through my hair
and as It curled naturally | was COM
fortably certain that my personal APP
pearance would not be endangered by
so doing. | wished however, that my
hat was firmly pinned upon my head
as he leaned forward and looked at
me, his blue eyes laughing. and a
dimple in his cheek very apparent.
always thought dimples so out of
place on man-perhaps because
have none myself and always wanted
them.
why aren't your side.combs
mates? he inquired.
Because like them best this way"
tried to speak carelessly, but his
that gave up all effort at pretense
and joined in heartily.
when are you going to give It back
to me?" | asked.
mot yet" he said, suddenly serious.
Il must return 1t in my own way, and
i do not think the time has come,
do your"
But | did not answer, for felt my
face grow suddenly hot, and some.
times one has nothing to say when one
most desires to speak.
I'VE must go home" | said, slowly.
The morning has quite gone. Take
me in, please"
This time he made no objection, but
headed for the shore, and as we APP
preached the little slip he turned with
an evident effort and addressed me
soberly.
Miss Elise" he said, at the risk
of offending you again, must say
something more"
Don't" l entreated 'it's not worth
while-don't spoil the morning You
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
CAUSED BY LACK OF THOUGHT.
Cruelty Most Frequently inflicted In
Carelessness.

Most of the cruelty of the world Is
thoughtless cruelty. Very few people
would Intentionally add to anothers
load or make his burden in life
heavier or his path rougher. Most
of the great heart-wounds are inflicted
in moment of anger, when, perhaps,
we were too proud to apologize or to
try to heal the grievous wounds we had
made, Can anything be more cruel
than to discourage a soul who is
truggling to do the best he can, to
throw stumbling blocks in the path
of those who are trying to get on in
the world against great odds? No life
is just the same after you have once
touched it. VIII you leave ray of
nope or one of despair, a flash OF
light or a somber cloud across some
lark life each day? Will you by
rhoughtless cruelty deepen the shadow
which hangs over the life, or will you
by kindness dispel 1t altogether? No
matter how you feel or what is dis.
turbing your peace of mind, never al.
low yourself to send out a discourag.
ing, cruel, or an unkind word or
hought.--Success Magazine.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
Why One Drunken Man Died.

Head Keeper Snyder, of the Central
park zoo, was smiling over newspa
per account of monkey that had died
of love.
IT'S a good story" said the head
keeper. This reporter has an original
turn of mind. He's like the western
jury. A westerner, you know, once
hanged himself to the bedpost by his
suspenders, and the verdict Of the cor
oner's jury ran:
Deceased came to his death by
coming home full and installing him
self for his pants."-New York Times.
The teacher was describing the dol
phin and its habits.
And, children" she said impress.
sively "a single dolphin will have two
thousand offspring"
Goodness" gasped a little girl in
the back row. And how about mar
ried ones ?"-Everybody's Magazine.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
"Well?"

"Well?"
In retaliation for his persistence in
the matter of the jewels, | was deter
mined to press the question, now that
| saw he wished to avoid a reply
my pin? oh, yes, | remember I'm
glad you liked it,
I'm not sure I liked It; 1t inter-
ests me-"
"Why?"
"oh, because It did would like
to know where you got It,"
we'll found It,"
"Where?"
Again pause, and again the blood
mounted to his face.
Where did you find It? would
really like to know"
I'm the streets of New York"
His eyes refused to meet mine, and
| knew intuitively that he lied; also
that he realized knew It.
said no more. but stepped out on
the slip with an unpleasant tightening
OF the muscles of my throat and a
curious sensation that everything was
slipping away from me.
"Good-by," | said, DULY, as | reached
the steps, and he raised his cap in ST.
lence.
AT the top paused and looked back.
for | thought heard my name. He
sat bareheaded in the stern of his
boat, gazing after me, but made no
effort to attract my attention nor to
follow me ashore, so decided was
mistaken and he had not called me-
wished he had | wanted to go back
and ask him to explain, but-pride for
bade and | resumed my walk to the
house with my head high.
Elizabeth called to me as | passed
the door of her room, where she was
reposing luxuriously on her couch.
book in hand.
Did you have good timer" she
inquired with interest
NO." / returned, briefly; "horrid."
That's too bad. And oh, look at
your nose How did you ever get so
burned?"
Elizabeth has straight little nose
which is my envy as well as my admit
ration, and she Is always very careful
| to guard 1t from too intimate an &C.
| quaintance with the sun, so | knew
| her exclamation was occasioned by
genuine sympathy.
Did Mr.. Bennett say anything
about tonight" she asked, as she
seated herself on the foot of the bed
mo; why should he?"
you don't mean to say you have
forgotten"
Forgotten what?"
ELISE, sometimes think you must
be in love-or, rather, l should think
so were 1t any other girl. Don't you
know that we give dinner tonight?
Our very first formal effort, to cele-
brate Lady Ediths birthday"
| turned, brush In hand, and stared
at her. / had indeed forgotten al
though our menu for the occasion had
been discussed and our toilets decided
upon that morning at breakfast.
And that's why | was concerned
about your nose," continued Elizabeth
cheerfully, land your neck, too, for
that matter, for of course you must
wear an evening gown, and we all
want to look well. You had really bet.
ter try the cold cream and other stuff"
This time l did not refuse, for had
a mental vision of my face, as the
glass reported 1t, rising from the del
icate lace of my white frock, and the
picture did not please me. So | spent
the afternoon in amounting my unfor-
tunate countenance, and rejecting
upon the frailties of man-thinking of
him as a species rather than as per.
sonality, and determining to let him
severely alone in the abstract, even
while meditating upon proper course
of discipline for the individual.
| (TO BE CONTINUED)
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
Coffee and Cigarettes Deadly.

No modern tropical people perhaps,
except the Chilians, are outright
drunkards. People often talk OF the
temperance of Mediterranean peoples
AS q matter of fact, many men in Lat
in America die in middle life from
heart and circulation diseases-of a
type rarely seen here-from excessive
and continuous consumption of coffee
and cigarettes.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
The Honeymoon Special,

Bride-Yes, there were six bridal
parties on our train.
Old Chum-Well! Well! And tell
me about that long, narrow tunnel
through the mountains. Did you get
through safely?
Bride--Oh, yes, we just squeezed
through. Chicago News.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1909-09-11
Practical Superstition.

Are you superstitious?"
"In a practical way"
"How is that?"
II never walk under ladder unless
1 feel sure it won't fall on me, and
always expect bad luck when pursued
by a mad bull across a lot in which
there are Just thirteen acres"