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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
GAMBLERS MAY TEST
PERCENTAGE GAME LAW
Raids by Police Fill Calendars in
Lower Courts

OAKLAND, Aug. 1S.-The calendars
in both departments of the police court
were today largely devoted to the cases
of game keepers, gamblers and club
room frequenters, arrested in raids
made by the police last night
Ten defendants, several charged
with vagrancy, demanded jury trials,
which were set for September 2, when
the law which is intended to prevent
the playing of percentage games will
be given a further test
Sergeant Brown and PatroImen
O'Grady, Gallagher and Riley con-
Quoted the raids, swooping down first
upon a room in the rear of 822 Wash
ington street, and arresting Charles
Gleason, game keeper; A L. Peters,
r. T.. Bullivant and Elmer Cocoman.
Gleason was charged with conducting
a gambling game and released on $50
bail. Charges of gambling were placed
against the others, who secured their
liberty by depositing $25 each.
At 46S Seventh street William Sears
game keeper; Harry Hansen, Jesse
Brown, Abe Cantor, Alfred Davis and
Joseph Dugey were captured, the last
three being charged with vagrancy.
The remainder were booked for gam
bling. All were released on bail.
The men arrested in both places are
being defended by Attorney Thomas
Bradley, who is planning to follow the
contention of Attorney Phil Walsh in
similar cases recently that the per-
centage feature of the card games in
which most of the defendants were in
dulging is eliminated by the claim
that a certain proportion of the win
ningS was diverted to the house for
the purchase of refreshments.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
ASKS COUNTY FOR
HIGH SCHOOL TAX
Berkeley School Board Wants
Financial Help From Ala
media Supervisors

BERKELEY, Aug. 1S.-Acting under
the act passed by the last Legislature,
which provides that the county gov
ernment shall maintain the high
schools, the board of education last
night asked that the supervisors of
Alameda county levy a special tax of
% cents on each S10O assessment in the
Berkeley high school district.
They also asked the city council to
apportion 20 cents for the support OF
the schools. These two levies will be
in addition to the 30 cents collected as
the customary county tax for the main
tenance of the schools.
The phenomenal growth of the
Berkeley high school. where more than
1,200 students are registered for work
this term, the demand for new depart
ments, which have been installed, and
the need for smaller classes to insure
better instruction, are some of the rea-
sons given by the school board for
their appeal to the county authorities
for financial help.
According to the report of the
finance committee OF the school board
SS01,255 will be required to maintain
the schools for the year 19O9s1910-
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
News of Society
Across the Bay

NAKLAND, Aug. 1S.--Miss Henri
| Ietta Simpson will preside over
one of the more elaborate
luncheons of the week. including a
congenial coterie of friends in her
invitation for Saturday. Mrs Clar-
ence Gray, a charming New York
matron who has come to the coast
for a little visit with her kinsfolk;
Mrs. George Martin, who is spend
ing the fall In. Oakland from her
home in Berlin, and Mrs. Frank Good
speed, who has won so genuine an ad-
miration in the short time which she
has been in California, will be the
guests whom Miss Simpson has chosen
to honor. Mrs. Gray was one of the
Knight girls who were so popular In
local society a few years ago. Her
home coming is being made particu-
larly delightful by the reunion of her
old friends and the informal affairs
which have been given in her honor.
Mrs. Martin and her husband, Doctor
Martin, have enjoyed a round of de-
lightful pleasures since mid-July, when
they came to be the house guests of Mrs.
Martins mother, Mrs. Charles d. Bates.
They are remaining on the coast until
early September.
Tomorrow Mrs. George Martin will
be the inspiration for the prettily ap-
pointed luncheon for which Mrs. Ed
ward Engs has sent out cards at her
home in Piedmont. After the discus
sion of the menu an informal game of
bridge will be enjoyed by the few
close friends who will accept Mrs.
Engs' hospitality.
The friends of Mrs. Yelland, widow
of r. d. Yelland, the late famous artist
Of California, are deeply concerned
about her continued i'll health and hear
with regret her decision to submit to
a serious operation. Mrs. Roger Sher-
man Phelps, formerly Miss Winifred
Yelland, has been with her mother for
the last week or so, closing the Yell
and country place in the Santa Cruz
mountains for the season. Since their
marriage Mr.. and Mrs Phelps have re-
sided at Wilutts, but are establishing
their home in Glenn county for the
future. Mrs. Phelps will join her hus-
band for few days, returning to Oak
land later in the month to remain with
her mother until her health is restored.
A coterie of matrons residing in the
bay cities, who formerly made their
home in Redding, were entertained at a
delightful reunion recently by Mrs.
Frank M. Swasey at her home in
Berkeley. An informal hour was
planned by the hostess who surprised
her guests with some interesting pho
tographs of Redding scenes and peo-
pie. Among those who were included
In Mrs. Swaseys hospitality were:
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
NEWS OF FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY
WHO WILL CLEAN
PUPILS DISHES?
Fair Scholars and Janit0rs in a
Feud Which Leads to the
School Board

BERKELEY, Aug. ISIS the wash
ing of .soued dishcloth part of a
course in domestic science? This was
the question which the members Of
the board of education wrestled with
last night in an endeavOr to arrive at a
solution of the vexing problem. While
the members of the board were
strongly in favor OF the course in
keeping the kitchen clean as an
auxiliary to the science of cooking
whether greasy pots and pans and
sOiled dishclOths should be cleaned by
the young women along with other
work was the cause of the battle of
words of the members OF the board.
The question was brought up by
Frank f. Bunker, superintendent Of
schools, who said that there was some
cause for complaint after the first
days instruction work in the depart
ment OF manual science when the
future house keepers calmly left the
sOiled dishcloths and smoky pots and
pans for the care Of the janitor of the
school.
That individual had plenty OF other
work to keep him busy after the regu-
lar school session. and he reported the
matter to Superintendent Bunker. who
night.
The employment Of an extra ianitor
to perform the neglected part of the
course made the subject OF especial
interest to the directors; and whether
he should be employed. or the young
women should be required to show
paofciency in cleaning their pots and
pans. was the question at hand.
Mrs Elinor Carlisle. club woman,
and the only one OF her sex on the
board. argued in favor Of requiring the
girls to clean up after their cooking.
TT is part OF the work Of the kitchen
and should come under the course in
domestic science insisted Mrs. Carlisle.
Bunker agreed. and some OF the
other members acquiesced; but the
matter did not reach a climax and
was put over to another meeting
There is rejoicing among the young
women cooks and sorrow in the ranks
of the janitors OF the school as
result.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
TWO INFANTS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPES
One Berkeley Youngster Swal-
lows Poison Tablets and AM
other Is Badly Scalded

BERKELEY. Aug 1s.-Two infants
narrowly escaped death yesterday. one
from eating quantity of poisonous
tablets and the second from scaiding
water. The prompt arrival of medical
aid alone saved both lives.
When Drs. f. E. Kelsey and A. Ar
mold arrived at the home of Louis
Engler, contractor OF 272s Benvenue
avenue, they found his ? year old son
in convulsions from swallowing some
tablets containing poison which ne
had found in the bathroom. Heroic
methods were resorted to and the stom-
ach pump was applied before the child
was pronounced out of danger.
DR.. Kelsey was also called to attend
the 13 months old child of Principal
John A. Irmie of the Washington gram
mar school of this city, who upset a
pan of boiling water on his head and
shoulders. The burns, which were Sc
we're, were bathed with oils.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
STUDENTS TO ISSUE
JUNIOR DAY BOOK
Miss Marguerite Ogden Will
Edit Best Stories of Writ
ers at University

BERKELEY, Aug. 1S.-Rapid work
is being done on the California Story
Book, and under the edftorship of
Miss Marguerite Ogden, daughter of
Judge ogden of the superior bench of
Oakland, the unique publication will
be issued Junior day, November II.
The book will contain the best stories
which have been written by students
of the university, either graduate or
undergraduate, preferably those writ
ten while in college.
Among the former students who
have made their mark in the world of
literature, whose stories will appear
in the book, are James Hopper, Flea
nor Gates. Richard Walton Tully, and
Frank Norris.
To stimulate interest in the writing
of stories for the book a medal has
been offered by the English club Of
the university, under whose auspices
the book will be published, which will
be awarded to the student who writes
the best short story during the term.
The articles will be about $500 words,
and viii have a college atmosphere.
Miss Ogden has appointed the fol-
lowing staff to assist her in editing
the book: Margaret Hizar, Sara
Ashby, Edna Higgins. Leila Hibbard,
l. G. Markwart, and F. R. Steel. Nat
Schmulowitz is the business manager
of the publication.
The students book exchange, a CO.
operative scheme for the exchange of
college books, has been started by a
number of the students of the univer-
sity in the basement of North hall.
Miss Ethel Jordan is temporarily in
charge.
DIR. Frank Sewall of Washington,
d. c., will deliver the first address be-
fore the Philosophical union in the
Philosophy building tomorrow after
noon at 4 o'clock on THE Relation of
SWedanhnr to Philnsnnhu,,
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
DOCTORS AUTO STICKS IN
MUD ON WAY TO PATIENT
Plucky Physician Wades Long
Distance to Sufferer
[.Special Dispotch 10 The Call

MARYSVILLE, Aug. 1S.-Dr. Worth
ington and Rev. A L. Mitchell had a
somewhat trying experience Tuesday
night while going from this city to
Live Oak, IL miles north, to answer
call from a patient who was seriously
i'll.
They made the trip in the doctors S
automobile, and when about 10 miles
north of the city an irrigation ditch
that had broken flooded the road and
the automobile splashed bed deep in
the mud and water. The engines re-
fused to work, every light was extin-
guished, and the doctor and preacher
were marooned.
Taking off their shoes and stockings
and rolling up their trousers, they
started to wade from the stranded car
and finally, after an hours scramble
about in mud and water, narrowly
escaping being drowned, they emerged
on dry land and arrived at the home
of the patient two and half miles
from the car, in time to save his life.
When the water receded, the car was
righted and brought to this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND Aug. Is.-The following marriage
licenses were issued here today.
Albert E. Ulrich. 80, San Francisco. and
Bertha L. Saires 21. st. Louis. No.
Robert s. Abernathy, %, Berkeley, and Mar
garet sutherland. 20. East Oakland.
Edward Kennerly, 80, Washington ID. c.. add
Amy Whitfield. so. San Francisco.
Joseph Kaisen. 20. and Marie Gruber. 10. both
of Oakland.
Benjamin Davis, IS. and Myrtle Davis. IS.
both Of Oakland.
William A. Edwards. So Oakland. and Marie
Freyermuth. %. San Francisco.
Kossuth r. Selig. 30, and Etta O'NeiI. p.
both OF San Francisco.
John L. Flynn, %, and Eleanor Norm, %,
both Of Oakland.
Elvin W. Smith. 21. Oakland. and Adelaide
r Bullock. 21 Janesville. Wis.
Carl A. Carlson. 3s. Berkeley, and Bertha
BertOIa, IS, San Francisco.
George r. Harper. %. ST. Paul. Nfinn.. and
Adele Strahan, IS San Francisco
Thomas H. Gilbert Jr-s 50, and Clara W.
Strait. a. both. OF Berkeley
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
FOUR MEN JAILED FOR
COMPLETELY IN HOLDUP
Suspects Protest Innocence and
Call Arrest Outrage

OAKLAND. Aug 1S.-Four men ar
rested on suspicion of being implicated
In the holdup of the. Antlers saloon at
4S4 San Pablo avenue Sunday night
were 'sweated" by Captain of Detec-
tives Petersen today. but stoutly MAIN
tanned their innocence, and declared
their arrest was an outrage. They are:
Carl Wiegal, day bar keeper at the
Antiers; James Dorsey, brick layer;
Archie Drat and Ernest Wymens
2. Lasalle, proprietor of the saloon,
who was in the place when the alleged
holdup by a. lone robber took place,
stated today that Dorsey and Wymens
were also in the saloon at the time
and were compelled to hold up their
hands He could give no reason for
the suspicion directed toward the
prisoners.
Lasalle's gold watch and $40 were
taken from the till by the masked
and armed robber, who entered the
saloon shortly before midnight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
RACE WAR IMMINENT
AT OROVILLE SHOPS
Americans Refuse to Work Be-
side Greek LabOrers
[Special Disnafch 10 The Call

OROVILLE, Aug. 1S.--War between
Americans and Greeks employed in the
roundhouse and shops of the Western
Pacific here is imminent. and the
sheriff has sent deputies to the scene
TO prevent any bloodshed. The Ameri-
cans refuse to work with the Greeks.
The contracting company refuses to
discharge the Greeks. and strike may
be called as a result The Americans
are carpenters and the Greeks are en-
ployed in the concrete work.
Several Greeks came to town today
and began arming themselves, but they
were prevented from doing so, and
were told to keep away from the
Americans. The Americans were not
armed, but the sheriff learned that
they were prepared for fight in case
the Greeks returned to work armed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
WOMAN WHO DROWNED
CHILD SENT TO NAPA
Tried to Hang Herself While
Awaiting Examination

OAKLAND, Aug. 1S.-Mrs. Faith
Sampson. who drowned her infant a
few days ago in a tub, was adjudged
insane today and committed to the
state hospital at Napa
A few days after the drowning of
the child Mrs. Sampson tried to hang
herself in the county Jail. where she
was held pending an examination as to
her sanity.
Conrad Lauterback, a cigar maker
living at 1861 Poplar street, was COM
mitted to the Napa asylum today. He
labors under the delusion that millions
of bees are singing him.
Oswald Glassford, who was dis
charged from Agnews as cured several
years ago. was sent back to that in
stitution today as insane.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
KATE FOLEY CONVICTED
OF DISTURBING PEACE
Bench Warrant Issued to Bring
Defendant Into Court

BERKELEY. Aug. 1s.-In her fourth
appearance in the local police court.
Kate Foley, who has achieved notoriety
by battling the police on the two occa-
sions that she was arrested, was found
guilty today of disturbing the peace of
Mrs. Cecilia Bell, neighbor with whom
she has had words. Miss Foley will be
sentenced tomorrow afternoon
She caused the court some delay this
morning by failing to appear to answer
TO the charge, and a bench warrant
was necessary to bring her before the
judge.
A jury was impaneled and evidence
taken to show that Miss Foley swore
al the complainant After a Is minute
discussion the jury returned a verdict
of guilty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
MAN ABLE
TO HEAR, BUT is MUTE
Strange MaIady of Charles
FischeI Battles Physician

Fischel recovered from his recent in
juries today to understand what was
said to him, but he can not talk. This
unique turn in his case has baffied his
physicians, who are trying to solve the
problem. Yesterday Fischel was vio-
lently insane. but recovered sanity this
morning.
He regained consciousness and under
stood the questions asked by DIR. j. E.
Kelsey. He could not reply, but mo-
toned for pencil and made his an
swers in writing
DR.. Kelsey is of the opinion that, in
spite of his present dilemma, Fischel
will be able to talk in about a week,
and is now on the road to permanent
recovery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
WIDOW WANTS CONTROL
OF SUICIDES ESTATE
Ormel Rugg Left Property Vail
ued at $1,000

OAKLAND, Aug. 1s.-Petition for
letters of administration on the estate
fornia lithograph company, who shot
himself in the head August 8, was
made today by his widow, Mrs Chris
tine ]. Rugg. The estate has a value
of $1,000, and consists of stock in the
company, unimproved real estate and
household furniture.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
HUSBAND AND WIFE
EAGER FOR SEPARATION
Suit for AnnuIment Withdrawn
After Divorce Decree

OAKLAND, Aug. 1S.-There was so
little desire on the part of Mario
Pozzi to balk the desire of his wife,
Bice Pozzi. to get a divorce. and he
coincided so completely with her in
this regard that when she sued him
for a separation he sued her for an
annulment of the marriage.
He made no opposition to her suit,
but he kept his own alive, so that if
she should fail to secure legal sepa-
ration he had a chance to effect il.
When. today, Mrs. Pozzi was granted
final decree of divorce Pozzi with
drew his suit for annulment.
Louisa c. Burns was granted an in
terlocutory decree of divorce against
William f. Burns on the ground of
habitual neglect.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
LAKE DREDGING SOON
WILL BE COMPLETED
Plans to Be Made for Deepening
at Western Shore

OAKLAND, Aug. 1S.-The contract
for the dredging of Lake Merritt In
connection with the park Improvement
plan is practically completed, but the
question of dredging a small strip near
the salt water pumping station on tho
western shore was discussed at a
meeting of the board of public works
this morning. Before recommending
further appropriation for this work
Mayor Mott proposed to make a per-
sonal inspection of that part of the
lake in conjunction with City Engineer
Turner.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
SUFFRAGISTS WILL
HOLD ANNUAL GATHERING
Berkeley Society to Name DeIe-
gates to Stockton ConcIave

BERKELEY. Aug. 1s.-Off1cers will
be elected for the ensuing year and
delegates chosen to the Stockton con-
vention of October 1 and at the an
nual meeting of the Berkeley political
equality society Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. Mrs. William Keith, the
president. and Mrs. Elinor Carlisle, a
member of the school board, will ad-
dress the society on the subject of
Some Improvements in Our Berkeley
Schools" The meeting will be held in
the home of Mrs Keith in Atherton
street
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
NEW STEAMER LAUNCHED
FOR CARRYING MAILS
Vessel Will Connect With Auto
at AIfuras
[Speeiel Dispatch 10 The CalIl

launched and the new automobile
service between Alturas and the lower
end of the lake to connect the steamer
will be established within few days,
giving a through mail and fast pas
senger service between klamath Falls,
Oregon and Alturas. Formerly the
mails were carried by stage
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
FOR SELLING
LIQUOR IN STOCKTON
Former San Francisco Saloon
Keeper in Trouble
TSpecidl Dispdtch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Aug. 1s.-August Vein
hold, who recently established what
is known as Old Heidelberg Inn, is
again in the tolls for having broken
the liquor ordinance. He was refused
a saloon license, but proceeded to dis
pose of liquors without the necessary
permit. His arrest followed and he
was fined. He was again arrested
today Weinhold was formerly in the
saloon business in San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
GROCER is FATALLY
BURNED BY GASOLINE
George Troy of New Montgom-
cry Meets Tragic Accident

MONTEREY, Aug. 1S.-George Troy,
a former San, Francisco grocer, was
burned by gasoline so severely that
physicians say he can not recover when
stove in his store at New Monterey
exploded today.
The Duarte building was partially
destroyed by the flames. Troy's stock
was totally consumed, making an ag-
gregate loss of $500.
Troy was making coffee when the
gasoline ignited.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
PEACE is RESTORED
IN BIG HOP FIELDS
Strikers Decide to Avoid
Trouble and Resume Work
| Special DispaIeh 70 He Call

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1S-with the
return to work today of many of the
striking hop pickers employed by the
E. c. Horst company at Perkins. the
strike which yesterday tied up work
in the two big fields was settled.
Rather than start any trouble by dem
onstrations the dissatisfied pickers
called off their mass meeting last
night, and many received work today.
Those who were not employed made
preparations to leave. Everything is
quiet at the fields. superintendent
Theodore Eder says nine dissatisfied
pickers started the trouble.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
CALIFORNIA GRAPES
IN DEMAND Ik EAST
Shipments From Sacramento
Reach Total of z22 Cars
ISneciaI Dispatch 10 The COLL

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 1S-The ship
ment of California. grapes to eastern
markets has been under way for the
last few days, and the first demand
presages a record season with the big
supply California vineyards are fur
nishing. The weeks shipment of
grapes alone aggregated 222 carloads
up to today. These were made up of
Malagas and rose de Peru. The ship
ment of tokays will not start for a
week or so.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
CALAVERAS COUNTY
OUT FOR GOOD ROADS
Invites Stockton Boomers to Aid
in Launching Campaign
TSpeeiol Dispatch TO The Call

ISPtcfdI DISpdIcH 10 nc IdT1
STOCKTON, Aug. 1S.-Secretary j. M.
Eddy of the chamber of commerce and
NJ. ]. Gardner, one of the trustees, have
accepted an invitation to deliver ad-
dresses at San Andreas on the 2Sth
instant on the subject of good roads.
Calaveras county is endeavoring to
launch a campaign for better high
ways, and the promoters of the plan
seek advice from the local authorities
on good roads.
Both Eddy and Gardner had great
deal to do with making the local cam
paign for good roads bonds a success.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
HILLS WILL RE-ECHO
WITH SOUNDS OF WAR
Alameda County BattaIions Will
Hold Battle Saturday Night

BERKELEY. Aug. 1S.-Rihe shots
and battle cries viii be heard on the
Berkeley hills Saturday Night, when
Company Of the national guard Of
this city, intrenched in a strong posi-
tion in Northbrae. is attacked by com
panies A and + of Oakland, @ of Ala
media and II of Hayward. About ESQ
men are expected to take part in the
sham battle, which Will be held in prep
aration for the regimental encampment
in Santa Cruz September IL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19

WILL TELL OF TRoY-BerkeIey, Aug is.
The first of a series OF stereoptican lectures
before the students of the Greek club of the
Berkeley high school will be delivered August
27 in Kellogg hall, the school auditorium. by
Prof. Edward Bull Clapp. head of the Greek
department Of the university, who will speak on
the subject Of The Tale OF Troy
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
Wanted-second Hand CIothing

There are lots of people here who
would be glad to purchase good sec
ond hand clothing. furniture, etc. Put
a little ad in The Call for some of the
things you do not use and it will make
money for you.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
MODESTO ATTORNEY TO
DIRECT CENSUS TAKERS
L. L. bennett Appointed for the
Sixth Congressional District
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

IOPecldI DISPdlcH 10 nc NutlI
STOCKTON, Aug. 1S.-President Taft
has appointed Attorney L. L. bennett
of Modesto census taker for the sixth
congressional district. He was recon-
mended by Congressman Needham. Ac-
companying his official notice of
appointment was the regular request
that all census takers should eschew
politics during their canvass.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-19
cHALEs, BoNpsMAN PAYS

1s.-Charles Lee of Fruitvale, who was one of
the two bondsmen of Maurice Chales. who dis
appeared while awaiting trial upon a battery
charge, has been allowed by the city council
to pay into the city justice court $3.50 on be-
half of himself and the other bondsmen, the
amount representing ChaIes' cash bail The city
had sued to recover the full bail. $500. and the
compromise.