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The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
new PLAYGROUND
READY FOR PUBLIC
Report on Work at San Jose
Avenue and Twenty-
eighth Street

In the absence OF President Mccoy
Mrs Lowell White presided at the meet
ing of the playground commission yes
terday afternoon.
George A. Schlitter director of play.
reported that the attendance at the
North beach grounds last month was
1890. and at the south side 1880. At
the former ain average of 10 children a
day took advantage of the baths, and
at the latter 500.
The commission adopted rule which
provides that hereafter no supplies for
the grounds shall be procured except
on a properly signed requisition.
Director Hayward reported that
shrubs had. been planted as hedges at
the North beach grounds. and lowering
plants had been set out in several of
the other grounds
superintendent Williamson reported
that the grounds at San Jose avenue
and Twenty eighth street would be
ready for the public tomorrow. He said
that all the grounds were in good
shape.
The expenditure of not more than
$1,000 was authorized for laying the
pipe line to the swimming tanks at the
North beach grounds.
1t was announced that the board OF
education would ask the supervisors to
turn over to the commission the vacant
school site at Nineteenth and Angelica
streets for a playground.
AT the next session Director Banner
man will ask the commission to pre-
pare set of rules for the government
of the grounds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
RAILROAD CONTENDS FOR
STREET>IN SACRAMENTO
Dispute Hinges. on City 0rdi-
nance Passed in 1865


Whether the city Of Sacramento in
tended TO give an easement over NJ
street or 70 convey title to the closed
thoroughfsre 10 the Southern Pacific
railroad was the point settled on yes
-terday in. the hearing Of the contro-
.versy- before Master in Chaneery
Wright which has been before that
tribunal for the last few weeks. The
ordinance. OF the city, which is the
basis Of the dispute, was passed in
1865.
The proceedings yesterday were more
taken. up last Monday. Several wit
nesses+ were on the stand The prin-
ctpaT witnesses called. who testified to
work done on the disputed territory,
were former Division Superintendent of
the Southern Pacific Thomas Jones'
still employed by the railroad; Enoch
Dale. railroad watchman, but a Sacra-
mento's policeman during the sixties.
and J. @. Herington, division engineer
at Sacramento. sss
Attorney .Platnaaer. representing the
city Of Sacramento, objected to several
ordinances being introduced into evi-
dence. He contended that. the board of
trustees did not intend to convey to
the railroad the land under coRtro-
versy If they did, they failed, for 1t
would. be unconstitutional for city to
close. up a. street for the benefit of a
railroad company without. at least, re-
imbUEseme ent. -.
The hearing wiI be resumed this
morning and should be completed this
afternoon. 80
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
OUARRELS ended
BYDIVORCE COURT
Heated Arguments First Arose
Over Who Should Name
the Bridesmaid

A series of quarrels starting two
weeks before marriage were testified
to yesterday by Lena Schlott in her
a prosperous dentist. partly tried by
Judge Van Nostrand. In cross com
plant Schlott also asks for a divorce.
charging his wife with in1delity and
naming Clarence n. Wolfe as CO.
respondent.
The dispute that preceded their mar
, riage was on the question: highly
important one from the intending
wife's point of view-of who should be
her bridesmaid Her best girl friend
had been chosen by the bride for the
honor. but SchIott insisted that his
cousin should act AS there had been
prior arrangement that Schlott
should select his best man and the
prospective wife her bridesmaid, Mrs
Schlott said she refused to give in to
the demands of Schlott, and her best
friend acted as bridesmaid.
There is $4,000 worth of community
property, Mrs. Schlott states. She asks
for half of this and for reasonable
alimony, saying her husband has an
Income of $500 a month.
Dominick Bencich. q street railroad
motorman, who was granted divorce
by Judge Graham yesterday from
Emma Bencich, testified that his wife
left him and visited a former sweet
heart in the country, and that when
the sweetheart came to town she
kissed him in the presence of her. has
band. Bencich said he had contem-
plated suicide. but thought better of 1t.
Alice G. Daniels sued Albert N Dan
iels for annulment OF their marriage
on the ground that the defendant has
another wife. s
Divorces were granted as follows:
By Judge Mogan-Grace Mars from Albert
Mars, desertion.
By Judge Van Nostrand-Maude Evelyn Reece
from Arthur A. Reece, cruelty.
By Judge Cabaniss-Mary T. Medbury from D.
Joseph Medbury. cruelty.
Suits for divorce were begun by:
+ Bertha E. Brenton against Walter l. Brenton,
cruelty.
Harry Carter against Isabella Carter. cruelty.
John ]. Mclaughlin against Jennie A. Me
Laughlin, cruelty.
Madeline A. Cordero against Nicholas Cordero,
conviction of felony
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
ROBBERS SANDBAG MAN
AND THEN TAKE. MONEY
Victim Is Left Lying Uncon.
scious in Road by ThHgS

OAKLAND, Dec. IL A. Lemon of
Ss1 Twenty-eighth street was sand
bagged by two highwaymen at the
corner Of Mead and San Pablo avenues
after midnight while on his way to his
home last night. The robbers searched
his clothes as he lay unconscious on
the pavement, departing with IS and
q gold watch while their victim was
still unconscious from the blow placed
on his head. When Lemon had. recov-
cred his senses he reported the rob-
berry to the city hall.
Gottfeld Kamrafh, living in Vesta
street between Nuttley and Central
avenues, Melrose, reported to the po-
lice that burglars entered his home
last night through a rear door carry
ing away So and a bank book B.
Brattovich OF 1771 Eleventh street. re-
ported that a burglar gained entrance
10 his home through a side window and
carried away jewels and $40, the loss
being put at $40. Clothes were stolen
from J. A Van BeaIs room at 953h
Washington street.
s. p. Forrest of East Oakland re-
ported that a pickpocket robbed him
OF 81 on Grove street car yesterday.
3. Meves, a jeweler of San Pablo
avenue and Sixteenth street, reported
that he sold a watch TO a stranger.
who gave him a bogus $50 in pay-
nnent.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02

He says: The patient was a mar
who had suffered, to my knowledge
for years with dyspepsia. Everything
he ate seemed to sour and create gases
in the stomach. He had pains l1k7
rheumatism in the back. shoulder
blades and limbs. fullness and distress
after eating. poor appetite and loss or
flesh; the heart became affected. caus-
ing palpitation and sleeplessness at
night.
II gave him powerful nerve tOnics
and blood remedies. but TO no purpose
AS an experiment I finally bought a
5O-cent package Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at a drug store and gave them
NO him Almost immediate relief was
given, and after he had used four boxes
he was to all appearances fully cured
There was no more acidity or sour.
watery risings. no bloating after meals.
the appetite was vigorous. and he has
gained between 10 and II pounds in
weight of solid. healthy flesh.
Although Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
are advertised and sold ire drug stores.
vet 1 consider them a most valuable
addition TO any physicians line OF
remedies, as they are perfectly harm
less and can be given to children or
invalids OF in any condition OF the
stomach with perfect safety. being
harmless and containing nothing but
fruit and vegetable essences, pure pep
sin and Golden Seal
Without any question they are the
safest, most effective cure for indigeS-
tion, biliousness. constipation and all
arrangements OF the stomach, however
slight or severe"
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
SAILOR DANCES A
H0RNPIPE ON FRIEND
Also Made Him Human Target
and Arrest Follows

James Robertson and Jack Burns are
English sailors. Hugh Gill is also an
English sailor. Policemen Fowl and
Springette arrested the trio Wednes-
day night and here is the cause:
At 1873 Kentucky street is a sailors
boarding house. The policemen. hear
ing sounds Of revelry. entered and
found Gill lying on the floor. while
Robertson was executing sailors
hornp1pe on his chest. Gill was at
tempting TO demonstrate, but every
time Robertson landed and his breath
came forth wordless. Burns was
standing by applauding.
After Gill had been resuscitated he
said they were drinking and Robertson
got a sheet and cut a hole in it, then
forced Gill to put his head through.
after the fashion Of the "hit the nigger
baby game. Instead of throwing
eggs or baseballs, Robertson used beer
bottles but, after breaking several on
CHS head, decided he was not az clever
dodger, so started the hornpipe daffce
on him.
Burns took exception to the arrest
and insisted that his evenings amuse-
ment was being interfered with. Burns
was taken along for resisting an
officer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
WOMEN PLAN BAZAAR
TO BENEFIT CHURCH
Booths to Represent Days of
the Week

SANTA CLARA, Dec. 1.-The Ladies'
aid society of the Santa Clara Method
ist church will hold a bazaar tomorrow
and Saturday to make up the sum
promised when the new church was
erected
The booths will represent the diff
ferent days of the week. with the fol-
lowing committees in charge:
Monday and Tuesday Containing articles for
washing and ironing: Mesdames Boscon, Bearce.
Graham. Munich. Eaton and Simpson,
notwithstanding articles for mending
Mesdames Fernish. Tompkins. Higgins Sykes,
kimberlin, Benjamin and Rucker.
hursday-Containing fancy articles; Mes
DANES James. Roberts, Bogart, Sanders, Boynton,
Myers, Hamilton and Rucker
dsy-Representing sweeping day; Mesdames
Taylor p Hamilton. Smith and Offeld.
notwithstanding samples of cakes and
recipes for making: Mesdames Shoemaker.
Waters. Fassett, Wellington, Wise, Fowler and
Shannon.
Candy-Mesdames withrow, r. Eaton, Eber-
hard and Miss Blackmar.
Ice cream-Mrs. W. Roberts.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
HAIR HEALTH
If You Have Scalp or Hair
Trouble, Take Advantage
of This Offer

we could not afford to so strongly
indorse Rexall "93' Hair Tonic ana
continue to sell it as we do If we were
not certain that it would do all we
claim it viii. Should our enthusiasm
carry us away, and Rexall "93 Hair
Tonic not give entire satisfaction to
the users, they would lose faith in us
and our statements, and in conse-
ouence our business prestige would
suffer.
Therefore. when we assure you that
if your hair is beginning to unnatu-
rally fall out or if you have any scalp
trouble. Rexal1 "93" Hair Tonic will
promptly eradicate dandrun, stimulate
hair growth and prevent premature
badness, you may rest assured that we
know what we are talking about.
ont of one hundred test cases Rexall
"93" Hair Tonic gave entire satisfac-
tion in ninety-three cases. 1t has been
proved that It will grow hair even on
bald heads, when, of course, the bald
ness has not existed for so long time
that the follicles, which are the roots
of the hair, had not became absolutely
lifeless.
Rexal1 "93" Hair Tonic is vastly diff
ferent from other similar preparations.
we believe that it will do more than
any other human agency toward re-
storing hair growth and hair health.
1t is not greasy and will not gum the
scalp or hair or cause permanent stain.
It is as pleasant to use as pure cold
water.
Our faith in Rexan "93" Hair Tonic
is so strong that we ask you to try 1T
on our positive guarantee that your
money Will be cheerfully refunded
without question or quibble If 1T does
not do as we claim. Certainly we can
offer no stronger argument. 1t comes
in two sizes, prices SO cents and s1.00.
Remember that you can obtain 1t only
at The Owl Drug Co, Inc, T10 Market
St, 77S Market ST., Post and Grant av.,
Sixteenth and Mission sts.. Fillmore and
GearY- SITS
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
JEWISH WOMEN HEAR
CHILD LABOR LECTURE

The meeting Of the Council of Jew
ish Women was held yesterday after
noon and the address Of the afternoon
was by J. c. Astredo. secretary OF the
San Francisco child labor committee
and the Episcopal Bishops Aid to Boys.
He told of the children working at
night in the tenderloin district and the
Barbary coast. His address was Illus
trated with stereopticon views, which
he had taken himself.
Miss Eva Alexander and Miss Con-
stance Alexander sang charmingly and
tea was served at the close of the
lecture
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
EXPRESS STRIKERS TO
RECEIVE MORE WAGES

NEW YORK, Dec. Final settle
ment of the strike among express
company employees, which tied UP the
express business of the big transcon-
tinental companies in this city for sew
eral weeks recently, was effected early
today, when meeting of the drivers
and helpers voted to accept the terms
offered by their employers An ad-
vance of from to s per cent in wages
was agreed to by the majority of the
companies. The eleven hour day will
rule for all the men and work on Sun
days and holidays will not be required.
The new agreement establishes the
open sf =
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
HIGH MASONIC TOKENS
GIVEN TO j. D. SPRECKELS
San Diego Friends Spring Sur
prise in New Temple
TSoecioI Disaafch to TIE Call |


SAN DIEGO. Dec. 1.-The presenta-
tfon ofea Jewel. ring and cap. emblems
of the thirty-th third degree OF masonry
was an agreeable surprise to John d.
Sprecke1s today on the eve or MS de-
parture on a. yachting cruise. A coterte
Of his masonic friends conceived the
idea of presenting him with a token OF
their esteem.
Spreckels was invited to inspect the
progress of the work on the new ma
sonic teuuIe. Upon his arrival in the
hall of the Scottish Rite body he was
greeted by 40 of the leading members.
Colonel L. S. Mcclure placed the em-
blems in their proper positions, the
Jewel over Spreckels' heart. the ring on
his finger and the cap on his head.
In responding Spreckels expressed his
gratitude for the high regard of his
fellow townsmen. This was the first
ceremony to take place In the new
$4,000 temple, which is almost COM
pleted.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
ORDER RESTORED AMONG
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

. LONDON. Dec. 1.--Of1cial advices re-
cefved today from Macao, the Portu-
guese, dependency In China. state that
complete order was restored following
the granting of the demands OF the re-
bellious soldiers and sailors. The gov
ernor of Macao, who was suspected OF
protecting the religious orders. has
been replaced by Judge Marques Vidal.
The population acclaimed the change of
administration.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02

Mish. accompanied by
their daughter, Miss
Florence Mish, have re-
turned to New York
after enjoying an ex-
tended tour of Europe
and are expected to
reach their home in this
city for the holidays.
Miss Helena and Miss
Katherine Stoney, who
have been entertained
at several of the inter-
esting affairs of the
last fortnight, will be
the feted guests at an
elaborate tea that Mrs.
Charles Brigham and
Miss Kate Brigham will
give Saturday, Decem-
ber 10, at their home in
Broadway.
.
Miss Dora Winn was
the complimented guest
at the luncheon given
yesterday by Mrs. Alex
ander Keyes at her
home in Bevisadero
street for a score of the
debutantes.
Mr.. and Mrs. William
Cluff, with their daugh-
ter, Miss Florence Cluff,
returned to town yes
terday after passing the
summer at Menlo, and
are established at the
Fairmont for the sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt
Davenport, who are
passing their honey
moon in the east, will
be the guests of Mrs.
E. H. Davenport during
the holidays at the fam
lily home in this city.
The wedding of Hewitt
Davenport and Mrs.
Mary Martin took place
Wednesday at Trinity
church in Boston, and
was one of the impor-
tant social affairs of the
season in that city.
They will be here for a
brief visit, but will
make their home in
Seattle.
Mrs. Eleanor Martin
will receive more than
100 guests this evening
at the musical reading
to be given at her home
in Broadway when Miss
Margaret Kemble will
present "Feursnot," by
Richard Strauss. The
young musician has
been giving a series of
evening readings on
modern opera. and the
affair this evening will
be the last of the series.
The Martin home viii
be the scene of another
party earlier in the day
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
RAILROAD TO ESTABLISH
YARDS AT SAN RAFAEL
Ukiah Will Not Be Division
: Point for Northwestern
Especial Dispatch to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The CALI
SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 1T is reported
on good authority that the Northwest
ern Pacific railroad will establish shops
and yards at San Rafael instead of
making division point at Ukiah and
making Tiburon the shop and yard CEN
ter. The announcement comes as the
result of a meeting between the rail-
road officials and Mayor T. L Carothers
and B. S. Hirsh of Ukiah in San Fran
cisco recently. The Ukiah delegates
learned that the railroad company has
no intention of establishing any divi-
sion point, and as there is not sufficient
space at Tiburon for the shops and
yards they will be laid out at San
Rafael
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
DAYLIGHT MASONIC
LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS
installation Ceremonies to Be
Held Thursday, Dec. Is

Jewel, No 374, the daylight lodge
Of Free and Accepted Masons, held its
annual meeting yesterday afternoon
and chose officers for the ensuing year.
The officers elected and appointed
Were:
J. A. Smell, master: A. D. Davidson. senior
warden; Joseph Levin. Junior warden; J. J. Niund-
wyler, treasurer; c. S. True. secretary; L. J..
Pinkson. senior deacon: W X. Galloway Junior
deacon; Paul Pferdner. marshal; H. S. Fiterre.
senior steward G. c. Dawson, tyler; G. t, Til
ton. organist.
The installation ceremonies will he
held Thursday afternoon, December Is,
in Golden Gate commandery building.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
POLICEMAN ACCUSED OF
ASSAULT TO MURDER

Policeman George II. Ryan, accused
by Edmund Cheri of assault with in
tent to commit murder; appeared be-
fore Police Judge Weller yesterday
and his case was continued one week.
Ryan Is charged by Cheri with at
tempting to shoot him during a.
drunken spree at the Casino cafe near
the park Monday afternoon. Charges
have been filed against Ryan by Cap
tain John Mooney. his superior officer
These charges will be heard by the
board of police commissioners Monday
night.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
TuIare County Citrus Fair, Visalia,
December 4, 1910

Special reund trip rate, San Fran
cisco, Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley
to Visalia, $9.35. Tickets on sale De-
cefnber 3 to 10, inclusive. Return limit
December IL. To accommodate parties
desiring to attend the Fair on San
Francisco Day. December 10, S. p
Company has arranged to have special
sleeping car accommodations on train
leaving San Francisco 8 40 p. m, De-
cember 9Th; returning on 900 D. m.
further particulars apply Southern Pa
ciflc Agent Flood Building or Palace
Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02

THREE RoBBERrEs FROM RooMs-van B.
Thompson. 77s McAIister street, reported that
his room was robbed OF articles valued at so
while he was at work yesterday afternoon. a.
Williams. 219s Union street. had his cigar
store robbed Of tobacco and cigars valued at
$50. The store OF George Patropuls & Bros.
f03o FOLSOM street. was robbed OF liquors
valued at SIT.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02
"HE'LL DIE soon;
| Want HIS JOB"
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

loPeCtot DiSPdtcH 10 ne Gall
SACRAMENTO, Dec lie. C., Bon
ner of Alturas. defeated candidate for
state senator, and who consequently is
said to have applied for no less than Is
political jobs from Governor Elect
Johnson. has rival who appeared at
the capital today and submitted the fol-
lowing application to Governor Gillett:
i desire to put in an application for
the position of - 1t is not vacant
yet, but think Mr.. -, who is hold
ing 1T, will die within few days"
The governors reply is not on record.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02

TWENTY SOLDIERS KILLED-faris. Dec II
In a letter from a soldier with the French
column at Restiga Oudja. Africa re-
ceived here today, 1t is said that the French
forces were ambushed in rayine by Moroc
on November II. losing 20 killed and 40
wounded The Moroccans also suffered heavily.
There is no official confirmation Of this refort
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02


J the Metropolitan that he retained impression of
crashing tiscord and general through which
lily white Chrysothemis wandered, vaguely inton-
ing words that in effect Something is happening
Mrs. l. NJ Stevens reminds irresistibly of
Chsothems To be perfectly accurate, ought to say
like critics idea OF Chrysothems which mis-
leading, taken seriously There people who will take
anything seriously, and they must be considered.
Mrs Stevens rises in Baltimore to that
women smoking few of them Personally she has
never seen it done except in New Mexico, where she
found surroundings unpleasant Yet she adds, there
is reason to believe that some women in England do
smoke cigarettes and we told that there are some in
America of like habits"
Mrs Stevens is president of the Womans Christian
Temperance Union and she made this statement before
national convention last week Any day she may extend
discoveries She might read Gertrude Atherons
cent remarks a New York reporter.
her cordial direct way, Mrs Atherton says that while
public lecturers and themselves ridiculous about
it, women of smoke The sentiment against
she calls stodgy and bourgeois characterized by pous
animadversions against harmless pastime Some one
ought to tell Mrs. Stevens
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-02

when Mrs. Peter Martin
will be hostess at an
elaborate luncheon for
several of the younger
girls.
The luncheon that
Miss Erna ST. Goar gave
yesterday at her home
in California street was
a delightful affair for a
score of girls and was
the second in a series
of luncheon parties that
the young hostess is
giving at her home in
California street. The
table decorat tions were
red berries and ribbon
of the same brilliant
hue. Among the guests
who enjoyed the lunch
g con were:
Miss Louise Mccormick
Miss Doris Wiltshire
Miss Floride Hunt
Miss Natalie Hunt
Miss Kathleen de Young
Miss Helen Dean
Miss Anita Mailliard
Miss 0rrick 81
There will be at least
three debutante parties
in December that will
be material for society
history. Miss Marguer-
ite Doe will be for
nfally presented to So
ciety at the elaborate
reception to be given
December 9 by her
mother, Mrs. Eleanor
Doe, at the Fairmont.
and Miss Gertrude
Thomas will be intro
duced at a large party
December 20 given by
her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Thomas.
Another of the trio will
be Miss Myro Josselyn,
whose parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Josselyn,
have sent out cards for
an elaborate ball to be
given December IA at
the Fairmont.
There were three
2 large parties yesterday
to vary the social mo-
notony. Mrs. Cyrus
Walker, assisted by Mrs.
Ira Pierce, was hostess
at probably the most
elaborate party given at
the Palace, with an in
formal tea afterward
for 100 guests. Mrs.
William ID. Leahy en-
tertafned at a bridge
party given at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Will
liam Harrington, for
several score guests.
Mrs. Edgar J. Bowen re-
ceived a similar number
of guests at a bridge
party in her Clay street
home yesterday. The
decorations were Ameri-
can beauty roses.