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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
WILL SUPPORT BONDS
Graduates of Oakland High
School Adopt Resolutions

OAKLAND, April 1.-THE alumni
association of the Oakland high schoo
has elected officers as follows: W
Harold oliver, president; Frank M
Harris, vice president; Miss Ruby M
orion, secretary; Walter H. Graves
treasurer; Charles. F. Baker, John A
Brewer, Miss Minnie V. Culver, Ralph
T. Fisher and Miss Elizabeth M. Sher-
man, councillors.
AT it's annual meeting the assocla-
ton adopted these resolutions:
Whereas there is soon to be submitted
to the voters of the city of Oakland propo-
siton to vote bonds for the erection OF
new Oakland high school aud new manual
training and commercial high School; and
Whereas, there can be no doubt that such
new buildings are very much needed as part
of Oakland's school system; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, that we, the members or the
Alumni association of the Oakland hlgn
school, do hereby place upon the proposition
TO vote the said bonds the stamp OF our IN
qualified approval; and be it further
Resolved that devote our efforts TO
secure the passage of these bonds for the
construction of our own school and that we
tender to the alumni our sister high
school our support in the campaign they are
now conducting for the adoption OF the
proposition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
COSTUMES READY
FOR ROMAN PLAY
College Players in Nero" Or.
dered to Appear in Daily
RehearsaIs

BERKELEY, April 16-The gorgeous
costumes which viii be worn in the
production of Nero on the campus of
the university next Friday night have
been received by the English club
players and dress rehearsals have been
ordered daily by Coach Garnet Holme.
The rich classic costumes and the
spectacular stage settings of the Ro-
man play are feature, and in its
dress the play should be second only to
The Little Clay Cart" staged two
years ago.
Miss Mildred Martin, popular soror-
ity girl from Los Angeles, viii take
the leading feminine role and George
Manship viii take the character of
Nero. All the members of the cast are
clever and the classic should be cred
itably produced on the Greek theater
stage.
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women ADVOCATE
OUTDOOR SCHOOL
Physicians and Clergy Lend
Their Efforts Toward In
nOvatiOn

ALAMEDA, April 16.-Clubwomen
and clergymen are working to obtain
for their home city an out of door
school. the institution to be the first
OF its kind on the coast. Petitions adj
dressed to the board of education ask
ing that such a building be erected in
place of the old Haight school are be-
ing circulated
Plans are to be submitted to the
board by May %, and in the meantime
those interested in the new effort are
bending every energy to arouse a pub
lie enthusiasm. The board has prom
lsed that 1T viii grant the out or door
school provided the citizens demand it.
Ninety-two thousand dollars will be al
lowed for the new schoolhouse, but the
advocates of the fresh air method are
showing how several thousand dollars
of this money may be saved.
The plans, which have already been
prepared and which will be presented
to the board, show a one storL- cement
building of classic design, With 20
classrooms, each accommodating be-
tween 80 and 40 pupils. The rooms
open on three sides. small courtyard
giving an Individual playground for
each class. Two roof gardens are
provided for. The structure Will be
built around a large court equipped
with outdoor rings, bars and swings.
Tables and chairs will take the place
of the old fashioned desk.
Mrs. Charles Boynton OF Alameda,
who has spent considerable time In the
eastern cities where the experiment OF
the out of door school has proved
success, is largely responsible for the
interest which is being taken IN the
new scheme. In her lecture this week
before the Players club Mds. Boyhtoh
outlined the work of the school
The campaign for the erection OF the
model outdoor school has the support
of the medical societies, the Antt-Tu-
berculosis society, the ministers and
physicians of Alameda.
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Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, April 1e.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
James r. Currie, 40, and Louise Colbourne, 80.
both of Oakland
Christopher s. Demitrof, 81, Berkeley, and
Ellice Falster, &c, Oakland
Alexander FL. Sehuster, ~. and Katherine L..
Fennell. 49, both of San Jose
John G. Silva. ~. and Mary l. Pacheco, 40,
both of San Leandro.
Edward J. Carroll, 81, and Ethel A. Chick. 20,
both of Oakland.
"a. both of Oakland.
Ross 2. Buell., %, and Margaret Mary Ma
hony. Is. both of San Francisco.
Charles W. Anderson % San Francisco and
Belle Rodriguez. 20, Giroy
Andrew W. Anderson, % San Francisco. and
Lucille Riddell, 49, Oakland.
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SUMMERS BRIDES
NOW Being FETED
Many Events Arranged in Honor
of Girls Whose Wedding
Days Are Named

OAKLAND, April 1e.-Miss Amy
Swayne has sent out invitations to
several members of the younger set
for bridge party Wednesday after
noon at the family home in Alameda.
Miss Caroline Hall and Miss Florence
Plummer are the inspiration for the
affair. Miss Hall viii leave shortly
for the east. later going abroad on an
extended tour. Miss Plummer is a
bride elect whose marriage will in
terest society next month.
Less than a score of friends viii wit
ness the simply appointed ceremony
which viii make Miss Lillian Fisk the
bride of Allen Jaeger. Miss Fisk has
named Wednesday, April p, for her
marriage day, the wedding TO take
place at the family home in Moss ave-
nue.. where the young couple after
their honeymoon viii establish them
selves. Miss Fisk viii have as her
only attendant her cousin, Miss Hazel
Fisk. George Hazelton of Honolulu
viii assist Jaeger as best man.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Sumner Loop are re-
turning tomorrow to their home in Ala
media after a tour of the orient and
continent They had planned to re-
main away from California some
months longer, but the i'll health of
Loop made the change in their ar
engagements necessary.
Miss Alice Teller will be the motif
for the prettily arranged luncheon at
which Miss Edith White and Miss
Helen White viii entertain Saturday,
April %. Fourteen guests have been
invited.
7~-- nil
the bay tomorrow TO accept of the hos
pitality Of Miss Helen Hussey, who
viii entertain at a formal tea and
musicale. Miss Hussey viii be one OF
the summers brides.
Mrs Wallace Everson, Miss Marian
Everson and Miss Elsie Everson viii
close their Filbert street residence
Thursday when they leave for New
York and Europe. Before sailing April
80 for Naples they viii be the house
guests Of friends on the Hudson.
Carmel is claiming a number Of
guests from the bay cities for the early
spring. Mrs. William Farley is spend
ing number of weeks by the sea. Mrs
Sara Beamer and Miss Abbie Oliphant
are also enjoying the spring at the
watering place.
Society is taking considerable in
1erest in the wedding Of Gerard George
Clarkson and Miss Elsie Mason which
viii take place in st. Lu1e's Episcopal
church, Berkeley. Wednesday evening,
May 4. Ia the bridal party viii be
Miss Florence Beck as maid OF honor,
Miss Alice Clarkson and Miss Miriam
Clarkson as bridesmaids, little Dor
othy Ann Leopold and Eleanor Camp
bell serving as flower girls. Joseph
RosborOugh viii assist Clarkson as
best man. The ushers viii be Frank
II. Hall, Robert Cross and James NJ
Burke. Rev. Edward L. Parsons, rec
tor of the church, win read the mar
riage service.
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REV. FATHER SULLIVAN
TO PREACH SERMON
MenIO Park Professor Takes
Berkeley CIergyman's Place

BERKELEY. April I6.-Fev. J. W.
sullivan, professor Of modern Ian
guages at Menlo park seminary. has
Joined the clergy at St. Joseph's par
ish in this city and viii perform the
duties Of Rev. Father Brennan. who is
on an eight months trip TO ireland and
continental Europe. Rev. Father Sui
Evan viii preach the sermon on the
occasion Of the 40 hours alteration.
which viii commence at the church to-
morrow morning at II o'clock This
ceremony VIII be marked by the pro-
cession Of white robed children of the
church around the grounds and into
the edifice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
DETECTIVE TRAPS
BOGUS CHECK Man
Prisoner Tells Captor That He
Served Term for Murder in
Missouri Prison

OAKLAND, April 16.-Two spurious
check passers who are believed to have
been making run on saloons were
captured by the police at James Cor
ley's place. Twenty ghth street and
San Pablo avenue. One of the pair.
Frank Jefferson, who told the police
that he served a term for murder in
a Missouri penitentiary. walked into a
trap set by Detective James Drew.
He went into Corley's saloon this
morning and presented check drawn
to himself and Endorsed by Charlie
Heiser," and asked that it be cashed.
Drew Joined in the conversation, and
when the saloonman refused to pay, of
fered TO help and asked Jefferson TO
go to the Farmers and Merchants
bank, but instead led the way to the
city Jail, where his prisoner confessed
Frank Harris was arrested at the
same place last night by Detectives
Green and McSorley, when he presented
a check for $685..
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17

Right adjoining the Pull
man site. Chas. E. Lloyd is
now selling rapidly the lots
in the city of Pullman on
terms to suit everybody. 45S
Ninth street, Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17

BOY is OVERCOME
BY GASOLINE FUMES
Child Rescued From Death by
His Mother

OAKLAND, April 16.-Fumes of gaso-
line that was on the top of water into
which year old Lester Scranton fell
this afternoon. asphyXiated the boy.
rendered him unconscious and nearly
caused his death this afternoon. Dr.
o. ID. Hamlin was compelled to use
oxygen to revive the child.
With other boys of the same age he
was playing near a 100 gallon gasoline
tank at the works of the DOak gas
engine company at the time of the ac-
eident. A trench. with three feet Of
water in it, was around the tank, and
into this water young Scranton fell.
His playmates were too frightened TO
help him, but ran 10 his home, SIS
Ninth street and told the lads mother.
She ran TO the scene and dragged her
little son out of the water in an un :.
conscious condition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17

G. A r. comrades welcome at H
Schellhaas furniture store, 40S Elev-
enth street.
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G. a. r. comrades at home or visiting
Oakland will be favored with a Is per
cent off on all purchases at H. Schell-
haas furniture sale Eleventh street
at Franklin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
GRADUATES REHEARSE
THEIR CLASS FARCE
Oakland High School Seniors
Will Give "A Night OFF,

OAKLAND, April 1.-THE high Sc
nior class of the Oakland hf,b scbooI
will present as its class play the three
act farce, "A Night Off" at the Idora
park theater the evening of May q.
Maurice Stewart will coach the
players.
The faculty of the school has an
proved the play, and pupils chosen from
the graduating class to. fill the cast
have begun rehearsals. Andrew smith
is manager of the show. The ner-
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Clipping From S. f. Call of
Friday, April 18th
LAYING TRACKS
TO PULLMAN SITE

RICHMOND. April 1.-THE Southern
Pacific company has begun preliminary
work to provide for the construction
Of the Pullman car shops on the Sc
lected site between Oakland and Rich
mond. Several sections of men are busy
grading, where track spurs are to be
laid. after which the material to be
used in the erection of the buildings
and works is TO be unloaded and con-
struction begun.
1t is understood that the plant viii be
more than a mere repair shop. From
reliable sources comes the information
that ii viii become the foremost car
factory OF the west. The factory al
Denver is to be dismantled and sucb
machinery and timber as may then he
utilized viii be installed in the works
near Richmond.
When the Panama canal opens its
gates to the west cars will be manu-
featured for eastern concerns. and il
has been figured that the works viii
require a laboring force of 5000 men.
The factory will mean a big increase
in Richmond's population.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
ARREST WIFE BEATER
FOR BRUTAL ATTACK
Woman's Condition Serious
From Husbands Treatment

OAKLAND April 16.-J. B. McGlinn,
40 years old, was arrested this after
noon at his home, GAL Alcatraz avenue,
by Detective Frank Depue of Berkeley
and turned over to the Oakland police
force for investigation on charge of
brutally beating his wife. The woman
is kept in her bed, suffering from Sc
we're injuries, which may result seri-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
HARVARD GRADUATE TO
REVISE CITY ORDINANCES

BERKELEY, April 16.-B. D. NJ
Greene, city attorney of Antioch and
Black Diamond and a graduate of Har-
ward university, has been appointed
special counsel TO assist City Attorney
r D. Stringham in a revision of the
city ordinances The laws of Berkeley
viii be carefully examined and MANY
Of them viii be rescinded by the coun-
ell on the advice Of Greene. His work
VIII be rushed through, and he ex-
poets ii TO be finished in two weeks
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-04-17
FATHER IS SUED
BY HIS CHILDREN
Title to John Beck Ranch Near
LivermOre Is Involved in
Family Dispute

OAKLAND, April 16.-suit for the
possession of the John Beck ranch of
277 acres in the Livermore valley was
brought today against John Beck. one
Of the Oldest residents of the eastern
end of Alameda county, by his four
children, John r. and Oscar l.. Beck.
Mrs. Edith T. Weymouth and Mrs. Oil
vetta Block. The children declare
that their father refuses to live UP
to his agreement to convey the ranch to
his sons.
The children assert that they gave
him their share of their mothers es-
tate, including valuable real property
in Livermore with this understanding.
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WOMAN LOSES JEWELS-Oakland April 16-
Mrs. T. j. Calvin of 3S4 Lennox avenue re-
bead chain with locket containing four dfa-
monds was stolen from her home last night.
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Beautiful Things in Art Ware Stores

The dull CLEAN of copper, the soft
glimmer Of brass, the opalescent SHIN
mer of fragile glass, the shine of
bronze and the dazzle Of marble-these
vie with each other to lure the shopper
10 the polished tables Of artware stores,
says a writer in the Portland Oregonian.
Here are Italian bronzes, many of
them copies of Old Pompeiian forms of
incense burners and Jars and reliquar
les. Here are Tiffany masterpieces
throwing back the lights Of Dresden
and Delft
In the quaint Dresden ware are tiny
tiowerpots, with blossoming plants that
are made Of delicate porcelain. wired
so that each leaf and bud has q more
natural appearance.
In lamps, which may he considered
the necessities ir artwaro. there Is an
increasing number in elaborate concep-
lions, but Al the same time there are
most attractive STYLES to be obtained
IN the less expensive STYLES than ever
/ before.
The oil lamps with pressed glass
stand. IN colonial design. and with
rFelonne shades, are greatly favored
tor bedroom lamps. because the ere
| tom" may match furnishings Of the
room. When these shades are finished
| WITH crystal fr9Uge there is NOTHING in
| better taste for the b0udolr Cut Iamps
| "Fe used fog rooms of formal decoration.
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New Orleans Soup.
EGG RECIPES.

Eggs in Nests.-Take the whites Of
the eggs and whip to stiff froth. Pile
it irregularly on fat buttered baking
dish and make hollows here and there,
Sprinkle the hollows with salt and pep
per and drop into each the volk of an
egg. Put a small piece of butter on
each yolk. Place the dish in the oven
from five to eight minutes. Serve at
once.
Poached Eggs in French Style.-Use
large saucepan and have it two
thirds full of water. Add a tablespoon
ful Of vinegar. When the water boils
stir il with the handle of a wooden
spoon until it whirls, then drop quickly
fresh egg into the depression or eddy
of the whirling water. This will give
the egg rounded shape When the
white is set remove the egg with \
skinner and place it on a dish ia
drain. Only one egg at time can
he cooked in this way
Eggs a Ia Tartare.-Boil hard snf-
hcient number OF eggs to allow one for
each person. Cut the eggs in halves
Iengthwise. remove the voIks and La,
aside the white in pairs. Rub the volks
through a sieve, add q small hox of
dcyiIcd ham for every II volks and miv
~ 2 smooth paste with salad DRESSING,
FIJI the mixture into the white ana
press the two halves smoothly tope+ber
Put spoontuls Of salad dressing in nos4e
Of lettuce and place an egg in each
nest
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but do not give the pleasant glow that
lamps with less transparent shades do
There has been revival of the once
popular piano lamp, which now appears
IN wrought ron with the simple crash
shades of striking conventional designs.
and in the more elaborate STYLES the
carved wood, in Italian renaissance.
which has been combined with plaster
aud gilded, is used for the stand and
shades alone, before they are lined
with the shade Of silk desired. are
priced at $50
The interest in garden furniture Is
running high Just now some people
love four careful walls and some love
out-of doors. 1t would seem that
never have more people loved this out
of.doors than in this day when lands
cape gardening has become of fine art.
Extensive showing is made Of marble
and concrete garden furniture. There
are marble fountains costing $500
which may he duplicated in concrete for
50 There are picturesque Etruscan
chairs and class.c marble benches ana
san dia]s.
There are Jars of italian terra Gotta
for ia" decorative plants. which are
sometimes glazed in such a way 70
make them seem Ike ma ioIiea ware.
In fact, there is an infinite variety
Of garden accessories that will trans
form the most commonplace lawn into
charming Roman plaza.
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TASTY RECIPES.
Cream of Onion Soup,

Peel and slice four Bermuda onions
or their equivalent in home grown
white or yellow onions, cover with
boiling water and let simmer for eight
minutes; then drain dry. Put table
spoonful of butter in saucepan, and
when hot add the onions and cook
about fifteen minutes until softened
but not colored. Add pint of hot
water and simmer gently for an hour
or until tender. Mash through purse
sieve, add one cupful milk, one table
spoonful -four stirred smooth with a
tablespoonful of butter, and stir until
thickened Add salt and pepper to
season and just before serving beat in
one cupful cream into which has been
put one egg yoIk.
Plain Onion Soup.
This is wholesome and "tasty.''
Slice two or three large onions and FRY
yellow IN butter or clarified drippings.
When soft add three tablespo0nfuls
flour and stir until cooked and frothy.
Now add slowly pint of boiling water,
stirring until smooth and slightly thick
ened. Have ready three potatoes boiled
and mashed and add to them a quart of
milk that has been brought Just TO the
scalding point. Put the potato and
onion mixture together, season with
salt and pepper, let it get hot, then
press through Il strainer into a tureen.
Sprinkle over the top little parsley
minced fine and handful crisp crou-
tons.
Potato Soup.
Wash, peel and cut four medium
sized potatoes into small pieces, cover
with cold water, sailed, and cook until
done. Have ready pint of milk
scalded in a double boiler. together
with a tablespoonful of minced onion
and a little celery or celery seed to
flavor. Take the potatoes from the
fire, turn off the water and mash.
Thicker the milk with a tablespoonful
of melted butter with a tablespoonful
of -four, then add to the potato and
mix. Add a tablespoonful of fine
minced parsley and serve with crackers
or crCutons.
New Orleans Soup
Add to two cupfuls fresh or canned
tomatoes a teaspoonful of soda. Set
over the fire and simmer gently while
quart Of milk is set to boiling in an
other vessel. When it reaches the boil
ing point add the tomatoes without
straining, cook five minutes longer. add
salt, red pepper and butter to season
and serve with croutOns
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Landing Of Columbus.

On the morning of Friday, October
u, 1892. Columbus landed upon an
island called Guanahani by the natives
bv him San Salvador. and in these
latter DAYS known as Waiting Island
He bore the roval standard and the
banner of Aragon and CASTLE. As he
stepped upon the shores he proclaimed
formal posspSsion in the name of the
sovereions which was duly recorded bv
the no+ary Then he kneIt and offered
the following nraver.
..oh Lord Eternal and Almighty
Cod h,, Thy Sacrad Word Tbou hast
.roatoa tho bo,rans Tho aartb and the
,o.,. klassaa ,,,1 ,,inr;foa la TN Name
and PRAISED he Tbv ma iestv. Who has
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perpetuallv remind the world of the
humble part she took in the first days
history Of American civilization.
She was the wife or perhaps the
daughter of a fisherman on Waiting
Island On the night of October II,
1892. she stood on the beach and held
aloft torch. probably a burning knot
of wood. as a beacon to show her hus
hand. or perhaps her father or brother,
where to land his boat. This lady re-
ceived some attention during the cele-
bration of the four hundredth anniver-
sarv of America, in which She had such
an important part The New York
board OF commissioners for the Chicago
exposition placed her figure upon its
official seal and it was then proposed
to raise by public subscription enough
money to erect suitable memorial
upon the beach Of Waiting Island,
where she stood that memorable night
to light her husband or her father
home. but nothing ever came of the
suggestion. 1t has never been carried
out.
You will remember that about 10
0 clock on the night Of October II,
1892. according to an entry in his log
l,,I.. roI,,.,, k,, .Io;,,a1 70 bo,-o 1aor y
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Heroine of Waiting Island.

An American woman, and an aborl-
CINE, who has been thus far overlooked
in the distribution Of honors and glory,
is entitled to a monument that viii
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Memphis, are preparing to erect
monument in honor OF those ladies IN
thYt