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The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
1000" CLUB LIVES IN
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY
Only Thing Modern About Lon-
don Organization Is Name

Just within the radius of clubland
proper, in a quiet backwater off St.
James street. quite the most unique
thing in clubs has just been estab-
lished, says the London correspondent
of the New York Sun. The 1900" club,
as it is called, is a one room club, but
theuEoom is 80 years old and carries
with it the atmosphere and repose of
the good old days when bucks" and
beaux took their walks abroad
The president of the club is Arthur
Balfour, and although 1t has only re-
Gently taken to it$elf a habitation, the
club has been in. existence some 10
years. 1t was founded by a few union
ist members, and it's present mem ber-
ship numbers 500. including the prin-
cipal members of the unionist party.
1t opens at 8 p M. and closes at 2 a. m.
The house, with it's narrow staircase
and wainscoted walls. was once the
residence of Lord Kirkcudbright, a
buck" of the eighteenth century, and
later on was quiet gambling resort
frequented by Lord Sandwich dOrsay
and other bloods.
On the old mantelpiece among other
things is a card, relic of the old
days when the bucks" tried their luck
al hazard. Other relics consist of an
old rushlight holder and box, an old
coach guards blunderbuss, a rattle
used by the watch, and pewter and
crockery, all of the period. Then there
are inkstands with sand casters and
quills attached. and an old pipe rack
laden with church wardens. Every
thing has been selected with a view to
keeping the room in the 1740 period.
The club servant wears the dress of
the time, square cut coat with big
pockets, breeches, stockings and
buckles. The room is lighted by means
of electric candelabra, the one modern
touch,
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
EXPORT OF OSTRICHES
FORBIDDEN BY GERMANY
African Colonies Must Con-
serve Precious Birds

The export of ostriches and ostrich
eggs from German Southwest Africa is
prohibited by the imperial decree OF
February Is, 1909. This restriction,
however, does not apply to the trade
in ostriches and ostrich eggs with
neighboring states in which similar
prohibitive measures are in force and
in which, according to the provisions
of these measures, exception is made
as to the export of birds and eggs
raised in these states to German South
west Africa There are no laws ex-
pressly prohibiting the export of os-
triches and ostrich eggs from German
Southeast Africa, but it is practically
forbidden. in that eggs of wild
ostriches may be collected or the birds
themselves captured only by persons
having special permission from the
government and in that the pernsis-
sion can only be obtained on condition
that the birds and eggs are to be used
expressly for breeding purposes.
Domestic breeding of ostriches In the
German colonies has not on the whole
proved profitable.
Cape Colony remains the principal
ostrich breeding country, and accord
ing to a report published June 10. 1910.
prepared by the German consul in Cape
Town. there are over 100000 tame birds
in the British colony. while there are
only about 10000 in all other countries.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15

melodious ''Traviata" In the evenin e
were yesterdays offerings of the Bevanf
grand opera company at the Princess
theater. Faust" Will be the bill to-
night with Frery in the role of Mar
guerite. Sinagara will be Faust. The
Bevani singers merit the attention they
have received. and an interesting cir
cumstance connected with their visit is
the opportunity of comparing Prima
Donna Vicarino of the Bevanis with her
great sister song Tetrazzini.
Charles E. Gum will be for a week
the leading man at the Alcazar. Ber-
tram Lytell and his bride, who was
Evelyn Vaughan, will arrive from New
York this evening, but before they re-
assume their positions as leading man
and leading woman of the Alcazar Gum
will have a week of heroics with the
Belasco players. st Elmo will be
revived Monday night and will afford
the young leading man his chance. For
five months, last season, Gum was at
the head of the Alcazar touring COM
pany and appeared in "St. Elmo" in
every town and city of Importance on
the Pacific coast Elizabeth Stewart
will play the role of Edna Earl. The
opening play for Lytell and Evelyn
Vaughan will be 'Brewster's Millions"
Mabel Taliaferro. who was the origi-
nal Polly in Polly of the Circus" is
starring in Klaw & Erlanger's produc-
ton of "Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm -
Florence Roberts is up in the great
northwest playing with Thurlow Ber-
gin in Edgar Sheldons drama of the
the New theaters productions last sea-
son in New York.
Disrobing scenes are usually ac-
counted sensational. Miss wv ST.
Claire's is said to be even more than
usually startling. Her buttons are shot
off. She stands a target in an evening
dress and Chevalier de Loris, marks
man, fires away. One by one the but
tons drop. The chevalier. being a gen
tleman, naves misses, and the lady de-
nuded of her evening gown, stands
forth in negligee. The act, 1t is hastily
explained, is moral and still thrilling.
It will be seen next Sunday afternoon
at the Empress theater.
Maud Rochez returns next Sunday
afternoon to the Orpheum with her pro-
duction "A Night in a Monkey Music
Hail." which will be remembered as
one of the cleverest animal acts seen at
the local home of vaudeville Edwin
Arden in Captain Velvet" Alexander
and Scott In a skit From Old Virginia,
and Joe Jackson, "the European vaga-
bond" will be the other new offerings
on the bill.
'sThe Dollar Princess" which Charles
Frohman says is the best musical COM
edy he has ever produced, comes to the
Columbia theater December IS for a
limited enga cement, after IA months
run at the Knickerbocker theater, New
York city, and long engagements in the
principal capitals of Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
UNDERTAKERS TO NAME
CANDIDATE FOR CORONER
Campaign Fund Is Pledged to
Carry on Fight

Thirty-five undertakers met in the
Office of II. w. Mass, 1885 Golden Gate
avenue, Tuesday night and decided to
work for the election of one of their
members as coroner. The candidate will
be chosen by a committee of five un-
dertakers, including F. A. White, T. J.
Monahan, c. H. ]. Truman, A. T. Cant
ner and Frank Marini.
There was considerable censure of
any policy which makes only doctors
eligible for this position Statistics
presented showed 25 out of % coroners
in the bay counties TO be undertakers.
More than $4,000 was pledged to
carry on the fight.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
LETTER OPENER AND
SCALES ALL IN ONE
Handy Desk Combination Will
Find Much Use

A handy desk combination is a letter
opener and mail scales which is brand
new and the hardness of which will
be recognized by any one in a short
time The letter opener is fat
stiletto shaped piece of metal. the
handle end of which is supplied with a
letter clip Mail matter TO be weighed
is placed in this and a lead pencil is
thrust through one of the four holes.
The weight of the letter is indicated
by the particular hole through which
a balance is struck in this operation.
The edge OF the implement is marked
off in inches so that six inch rule
enters into the combination.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
EastIand Now Silent

Joseph Eastman. clubman, who sew
eral months ago wired from Turin that
he was engaged to Mrs. Bruguiere and
that the report that she was to marry
William HaVemeyer, son of the sugar
king. was false, is back from his Euro
pean travels and is domiciled at the
Bohemian club Eastland fights shy of
that cablegram sent to the three morn
ing papers. He has grown A mustache
since. He refuses to discuss Mrs.
Bruguiere's name.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
MERCHANTS Will
dine GOVERNOR
Commercial Organizations Ar
range for a Banquet When
Gillett Returns
Efforts of States Executive in
Working to Secure Big Ex-
position Appreciated

Commercial organizations of San
Francisco have decided to show their
appreciation of the efforts of Governor
Gillett in Washington to secure the
Panama Pacific international exposition
for this city by giving hm banquet
at the Palace hotel upon his return
from the east.
The following telegram was sent to
the governor yesterday;
AS an expression of our apprecia-
tlon of the great service rendered
the state OF California during your
term or office as its governor. our
citizens invite you to be their guest
OF honor at banquet, Palace hotel,
December %. under the auspices of
the commercial organizations of
San Francisco. Please wire ac-
ceptance-
WILLIAM MATSON,
Chairman Committee.
The members of the general commit
tee having the banquet in charge are:
William Matson IE D. Porter
Warren r.. Porter h. G. W. Dfnkelspiel
John Rothchild Colonel Thomas Wilhelm
Charles w. COnlisk Charles Cook
Judge W. c. Van Fleet b. G. Holt
w d. Crocker John H. Hendy
Father Crowley George D. Tov
Rudolph Herod Jr L. E. Burks
Colonel H. D. Loveand c. C. Moore
Oeoi n EAPpI n o. ftdte
( Colonel Frederick J. James MeNab
Amweg Horace H. Allen
Solonei b A. Preble Dent II. Robert
Solonel Theodore Gier G. W Hor1ick
1oionel Dorm Charles de Young
W H. Cordes s. Fred Hogue
F. c. Parker Frank Anderson
W. B- webster w H. Robbins Jr.
( W l. Hathaway James Rolph Jr.
c. c. Henion T. G FrfedIander
w. j. Dutton lC W Pnrks
David ]. Alberger L. NJ King
At>a meeting of members Of the gen
erai committee in the rooms Of the
chamber of commerce Yesterday tbe
following committees were appointed:
,. Executive William Matson. Rudolph Herold
James Rolph Jr.. NJ H. Robbins Jr Horace
H. Allen, Colonel George II. Pippy: g. w
Burks. secretary. and T. c. FriedIander and
H. ~ King, assistant secretaries; treasurer,
L. NJ. King.
speakers-James Rolph Jr. NJ H. Robbins
Jr.. Horace H. Allen.
AIusie-James McNab.
Invitations-C George H. Pippy, Ru-
dOlph Herold Jr.. James McNab
Menu-Judge +. A. Cutler. ". l. Hath
away. ". r. Webster
Printing! w. Burks T. c. Friedlander.
L. NJ King, W. B. Webster
Deeorations-C W. Buks T. c. Fried
lander, l.. NJ. King.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15

The Closing exercises Of the Nvron
academy will be held at the academy
building, 2514 Pine street. tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock The work of
the children will be on display i'm the
classroom beginning at 80 O'Clock.
The closing exercises of the Sheridan
school, Ocean View, will be held this
afternoon. The Sheridan Improvement
club will present a handsome banner
to the school,
The graduating exercises of the Ham
ilton school will be held at the school
this afternoon, beginning at las. A
reception will follow the distribution
of diplomas and exhibition of school
work
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15

Distance lends enchantment to the
view-of a cross dog.
Many a man never does but always
Is going to save money.
Women would let out fewer secrets
II men were less inquisitive.
boy gets more experience than
pleasure out of his first cigar.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
THRILLS Of singer
PACK Big HOUSES
Proves Herself Worth $500
for Each Concert by
Drawing Crowd
Young Actress Refuses to Sleep
Indoors and Has Tent on
Hotel Roof
BY WALTER ANTHONY

Why should not Tetrazzini get s2,5OO
every time she sings in concert? She
reminds me of what William Morris,
who exploited Harry Lauder, told me
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED-Nr and Mrs
William Pomin celebrated the hftietb ami
versary of their wedding Sunday with a dinner
in downtown cafe. The connie cana 70 81,
fornla In the early ffties, and were among the
pioneer settlers Of Placer county ~
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
s. p. SUBMITS IT'S
CASE ON AFFIDAVITS

At the reopening of the injunction
suit of the Southern Pacific company
against the city of Sacramento, before
Master in Chancery Wright yesterday,
the remainder Of the railroads case
was submitted on affidavits, according
to agreement.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
BRUGUIERE' ring
MAY REGAIN Wife
Pretty Little Speech in Court
Likely to Lead TO a Rec
onciIiatiOn
JeweIry Taken by Debtor Pur-
chased by S. Nj. Short
ridge and Returned

a little finger ring and Samuel NJ.
Shortridge, the attorney promise to be
the Intermediates in the reconciliation
Of Mrs. Vesta Shortridge Bruguiere and
Emile Bruguiere-if there is to be a
reconciliation Of the clubman, com
poser. wine agent and society man and
his beautiful wife. who is Shortridge's s
niece. The little ring was the theme
of a romantic speech delivered by the
poetical Bruguiere when he was up be-
fore Justice of the Peace Lawson to
explain his debts.
It was in February that Bruguiere's
debtors haled him into court to make
an accounting Of his assets.
Bruguiere recited that he had no
financial resources
The attorney for the collection
agency glanced at the well manicured
hands OF the witness and commented
on his rings.
You have valuable jewelry-rings," "
he said
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
FORESTERS OF AMERICA
CHOOSE NEW OFFICERS
Golden Gate Court Reports
$4,000 Deposited in Banks

Court Golden Gate No. 5. Foresters
of America, has elected officers as fol-
lows:
i O. REYNOLDS. past chief ranger. A. Greshel.
chief ranger: NJ. Shilier, sub chief ranger;
julius Cauman. financial secretary; Charles
Goldberg. recording secretary. i. Tobias treas
urer; W. NJ. Schwartz senior woodward; A.
Jacobs Junior woodward; NJ Davidson. lee
turer; ]. Samuels. trustee; H Spiro. physician
The reports showed that the court
had $4,000 TO its credit in the local
banks.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
RETURNED BY sHoRTRIDGE

Shortridge had always liked his
nephew in law. and when the sheriff S
sale was held to dispose Of the property
Shortridge had an agent at the sale
and the two rings. the birthday stone
OF romantic associations and the other
ring. were purchased by Shortridge for
s26 ShOrtridge then sent them back to
Bruguiere with his compliments.
The rumOrs of a reconciliation be-
tween Bruguiere and Shortridges niece
have come fast recently. Bruguiere is
in Paris at his mothers chateau. Mrs
Bruguiere and her son spend their
time in California between San Fran
cisco and Monterey.
It is rumored that Mrs. Bruguiere is
about to sail for Paris and there be
remarked TO her debonair husband
ma vbe
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
ROMANCE OF A RING

Bruguiere languidly raised his hand
and indicated the large ring, set with
a red stone. That ring he said, ear
nestly. was given TO me by a sweet
little girl long, long ago, whom l have
thought of many times, and 1 cherish
il on account OF the many fond mem
ories that surround it,"
It was pretty, romantic little speech
and would have made a great hit at
the Saturday matinee at the Alcazar.
but il didn't draw any tears from the
eyes Of the collection agency's f1inty
attorney.
on with the rings" he declared per-
emptorily, and of came the rings.
Shortridge heard Of the plight of his
favorite niece's divorced husband. and
learned that the ring about which Bru-
guiere was so solicitous was one given
him by Nesta ShOrtridge on his birth
day during the period of their betrothal.
Another ring which Bruguiere had
worn into court was a small diamond
ring. said TO have also been present
from his former wife
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
HELD FOR

HELD FOR THEFT-George Anderson, accused
OF grand larceny in snatehing a purse from
Mrs H. Levy. 562 Waller street. last week.
was held 70 answer 70 the superior court by
Police Judge Conlan yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15
WEINSTOCK TO ADDRESS
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Students at Polytechnic to Hold
Public Exercises

The graduating exercises of the Polv-
technic high school will be held tomor-
row evening in the auditorium of the
Mission high school. Colonel Harris
Weinstock, who is working for the in
PRODUCTION in the Legislature of a bill
for industrial education in California.
viii speak on The Value of Thor
oughnesS"
Nineteen boys and girls were grad
uated yesterday from the Adams Cos
mopolitan grammar school. Miss II
Mcfarland principal. and h Phillips.
teacher of the eighth grade
The children presented an entertain
ing literary program. The graduates
were:
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-15

.eThe Dollar Princess" which Charles
Frohman says is the best musical COM
edy he has ever produced, comes to the
Columbia theater December IS for a
limited enga cement. after IA months
run at the Knickerbocker theater. New
York city, and long engagements in the
principal capitals of Europe.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
BENJAMIN NOTES

Miss Maddie Stewart, of Deseret, is
here visiting friends and relatives
Mr.. Arthur Peay stepped on nail
Sept. 18th and was confined to his bed
week, he is now able to be up and
around.
A welcome home party was given in
the Benjamin dancing hall Friday
night, for Brother Heber Hanson who
has just returned from a mission. A
well prepared program was rendered,
after which refreshments were served.
Last Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Koontz gave an informal dinner party
in honor of the twenty-sixth birthday
of their daughter, Mrs. Edwin Smith.
About twelve guests were present and
all enjoyed themselves, notwithstand-
ing the dissagreeable condition of the
weather.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
WEDDING BELLS

Miss Ida Wall and Mr.. Heber Hana,,
both of Benjamin, were married at the
Salt Lake Temple Wednesday and,ra
reception is being held at the home Of
the brides parents this (Thursday)
evening. The young couple have RsaX
friends in this locality who join in WISH
ing them happy voyage through life.
A double wedding reception was held
at Packs Pavilion Wednesday evening
in honor of the weddings of Miss Idly
and Horace Manwaring and Miss Mat
tie Woodward and Lars Jensen, all Of
Mapleton. A large crowd of relatives
and friends of the young people was
present. Both couples were marrieain
the Salt Lake Temple. !. /.
Miss May Wilkens of this city and
Roy Halliday of Provo were married
in the Salt Lake Temple on the 1Ath
inst Mr.. and Mrs. Halliday viii max e
their home in irovo. ~
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
High School Crowded

II is certainly gratifying to note the
growing interest in the higher educat-
ion in this city. This year the attend
ence at High School is more than was
originally expected. Notwithstanding
the tuition charged, the enrolment is
greater than any previous year in the
history of the institution, so shortly
after the beginning Of the school year;
and the number of young men and wo-
men who desire to pursue courses in
our local schools is constantly increas-
ing. All persons who have thus far
enrolled have entered their work with
spirit Of zeal and interest which
promises success. The building is
crowded, but provisions will be made
to entertain all young people who de-
sire to enter high school and better
qualify themselves for life. A fine
spirit of unity and patriotism charact-
erizes the student body and we antici-
pate results which have never before
been attained.
The general courses offered in any
well regulated high school of standard
grade, are offered here. An opportun-
ity is knocking at the doors of the
young people, and they are availing
themselves of it. The school board is
doing its part to make our local initstut-
ion centre of higher life and thought
Last Friday afternoon DR.. Hughes
gave very inspiring talk to the stu
dents assembled in room four. He
spoke of post We and negative virtues,
emphasized tho strength Of clean living
and cited personal experiences to en-
courage young people in the struggle
of life.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
Oldest Club.

There are many chess clubs in this
city, but the one which holds the rec.
ord for age is the New York Chess
club. II vas organized in 1900. and
its membership roll contains the
names of many of the rlust noted play
ers the world ever has known. many
being active members and others be.
ing in the honorary membership class
Names also are to be found there
which have figured largely in politics,
commerce. art. letters and war BY
the same token 1t may be said that
the clubs record of match games, ma
tional and International held under
its auspices is an inspiration to all
modern players who con it.-New
York Press
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
IDEA IS TO DECEIVE SflRIT
Reason for Queer Language Employed
by MaIayans When Gathering
Camphor

In Johore, on the Malay peninsula
there is employed one of the s,lanGos,
languages in the world. used tor
most curious purpose, This tongue
is called Pantang kapor. or cam nor
language, and is medium employed
by natives and others engaged IN
gathering the product of the Maiayan
camphor tree. but only when they are
at work
II is superstition of these natives
that should they use the language OF
the district. the Malay or aboriginal
Jakun, they would be unable to obtain
their camphor
The Malay natives firmly believe
that each species OF tree has a spirit
or guardian angel that presideS over
its affairs, this spirit being known by
the name of Bisan This divinity's
resting place Is near the trees Then,
too. the spirit OF the camphor tree is
held to be extremely jealous OF the
precious gum so that il becomes nee.
essary to prcpltiate her, inasmuch as
she would. should she learn that
hunters were In quest of IL. endeavor
to interpose obstacles to their mis-,
sion Accordingly the natives speak
in a tongue that the tree spirit may
not understand. u was for this pur.
pose that the mysterious "camphor
language" was invented. and II con.
sists of an odd mixture of Jakun and
Malay words that have been curl.
ously altered and overwhelmingly
Weekly,
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
Case After Case.

Plenty More Like This in Spanish ro'"
Scores of Spanish Fork people ,' can
tell YOU about Doan's Kidney rms
Many happy citizen makes puo'is
statment of his experience. here 10
case of it. What better proof OF merit
can he had than such endorsement
Mrs. Fannie Nelson, Second WARD
Snanish Fork, Utah: "Since puoiic'y
expressed my opinion of Doans Kidney
p;Ils some two years, have taken them
occasionally and they have always been
of benefit. Some years ago when
living in Trinidad Colo, l suffered
intensity from kidney complaint Inc
main in my back and kidneys was 50
severe as to make me perfectly helpless
and for some time was confined to my
he'd The kidney secrections were often
nrofuse and then again the flow was
scant and distressing. To say thal !
was miserable but mildly expresses the
suffering | endured. A nelghoor
finally advised trial of Doan shidiey
Pills and box was procured for me
Great improvements followed their
nse and the contents of two boxes
effected a cure. When | moved to
Spanish Fork, | he'd another attack OF
kidney complaint, but Immediately
got a box of Doans Kidney Pills at
arson's drug store and they gave me
the desired relief. y
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents
Foster Milburn Co., New York, sole
arelts for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan' S ana
take no other.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22

corps OF Skaters Is attached to the
Norwegian army. the members being
selected for heir good physique aud
their accurate craftsmanship. as vel
rs their ability to cover long distance.
on Ice skates. These skaters can ot
Unanswered on the ice or over the
mountain snow fields with as great
rapidity as the best trained cavalry
AS an instance of their speed one OF
the corps some time ago accomplished
l2O miles in 1874 hours. and this was
doEe over very mountainous country.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-09-22
NapoIeon's Elha Flag.

Lord Archibald Campbell has pre-.
sented to The army museum In Paris
curious relic OF Napoleon This is
the flag which the latter flew in the
isle of Elba during his captivity there
The flag Is square, white and fringed
with gold. bearing three gold bees and
diagonal scarlet stripe, The stan
carries white and scarlet scarf, hav
ing also three gold bees, Napoleon
does not seem TO have used the flag
he invented elsewhere than in the isle
of Eliza, where he was dethroned
aud captive monarch. In France. al
though bees were always his emblem.
and were embroidered on his state
robes, his standard was the tricolor.