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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
SACRAMENTO Girl
TOATTEND Meeting
Miss Irma PhIeger to Go as a
Delegate to Chi Omega Com
vention in East

BERKELEY. June 14,-Miss Irma
Phleger. a Sacramento society girl and
former student of the university, has
joined the coterie of college girls who
will attend the, convention of the Chi
Omega sorority at Niagara Falls this
summer. Miss Mildred Martin. also a
member of the local chapter of the well
known national Greek letter society,
has already left for the east from her
home in Los Angeles.
A graduate of the university with
the class of 1908, Miss PhIeger was
prominent on the campus, and leader
in. the dramatic activities of the women
students. She took part in the class
play staged by her junior class. and
was a principal in the big senior ex-
.travaganza produced in the Greek the
ater last year
Since graduation she has been liv-
ing with her parents. we'll known resi-
dents of Sacramento. 1t is likely that
at least four members of the local
chapter will attend the eastern con-
vention of Chi Omega. the largest num-
Der ever present from the local chap
ter.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
WOMEN THIEVES ARE
OPERATING ON CARS
Victim Gives Descriptions of
Pickpockets TO Police

OAKLAND June s14.-Several well
dressed women are accused of being
streetcar thieves hysMrs. E.. l.. Meachan
Of 910 East Twentieth street. whose
young daughter declares that the
women made friends with her on an
Oakland bound Alameda streetcar and
robbed her of gold bracelet. The
girl has given the police a description
or the accused women and detectives
are now endeavoring to find, them.
Mrs. j. r. Sutton of 40 Edwards
street notified the police this morning
that a gold watch and chain and a
purse containing $S were stolen from
her home. yesterday. She suspects a
washwoman who was employed at her
home during the day.
The home of Mrs M. M. Moores in
Castro street. Hayward, was robbed
last night by two burglars. They Sc
cured as booty two gold watches, two
long gold chains, three gold breastpins,
a gold nugget pin and a number of
silver forks, spoons and knives. The
county authorities and the city police
are cooperating in search for the
burglars.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
MOTHERS WANT WOMAN
AS CABINET OFFICER
Formation of New Depart
ment of Government Urged

DENVER, June IA new. depart
ment of the national government. with
a woman at its head. is one of the
propositions to be indorsed by the ma
tional mothers congress. now holding
its fourteenth annual convention in this
city.
Resolutions are being pxepared for
department of home and child, with a
cabinet officer at its head, if possible a
woman. 1t is said that the idea is
favored by former President Roosevelt
DR.. George Walters Holden of Phipps
sanatorium today read a paper entitled
The Mothers Responsibility in the
Prevention of Tuberculosis" Doctor
Holden said that Fraternity life in high
schools, with it's dances and late hours
is the quick step to consumption which
gathers an appalling harvest every
year He scored the public drinking
cup and aimed a blow at exposed
counters, where sandwiches, pies
meats, etc, are sold to school children
for their MONDAY meal. Exposure of
foods in this manner, he said, breeds
numerous diseases
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
HUSBAND ATTACKS
WOMAN'S RELIGION
Wife of Fuel Dealer Demands
Divorce After Her Eject
ment From Home

OAKLAND. June 14.-Charging that
her husband. Christian o. Johnson. pro-
prietor of the Pioneer feed and fuel
company of Hayward, scoffed at her
religion, Mrs. Maria c. Johnson filed
suit for divorce today, alleging that he
also tried to dissuade their children
from going to church and Sunday
school
Their religious differences caused
much trouble and many times resulted
in violence. according 10 Mrs john
son. She says that Johnsom called her
a devil in human form" and other Of
fensive names. threatened to choke her,
and finally threw her out of their
home, telling her that he could get
along without her. Mrs. Johnson asked
for the custody of their eight children
and 800 a month alimony, besides a
division Of the community property
Edith A Mcdonnell began suit for
divorce today against Arthur J. Nc
Donnell on the ground of desertion.
Minnie E. Southard secured an inter-
lOcutory decree of divorce against c.
o. Southard for desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
MRS. CHENOWlTH
CALLED BY DEATH
Mother OF Captain of Detectives
Petersen a Victim of
Paralysis

OAKLAND, June 14.--Mrs. Amelia
Chenowith, mother of Captain of. De-
tectiyes Walter j. Petersen. died this
morning at her home. 1864 Twenty
fourth street, from the effects of a
stroke of paralysis. She was 50 years
of age and had lived in Oakland for
40 years.
For some time past Mrs. Chenowith
bad been in poor health. and about a
year ago she went to San Diego in the
hope of recuperating. but she continued
to fail and soon decided to return home
to await the end.
Mrs. Chenowith is survived by her
husband, Samuel Chenowith. and by
two sons. Captain Walter J. Petersen,
chief of the Oakland detective bureau,
and Captain FredeTiek Petersen, quar-
termaster of thee Presidio at Monterey.
The funeral will be. held from her late
residence Thursday. The body viii be
cremated.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
DWELLING TAKES FIRE
WHEN FAMILY is AWAY
Occupants Returning at Night
Find Hcme Burning

OAKLAND, June 14.-F'ire of mys-
terious origin attacked the home of l..
NJ. Rossi at Patterson avenue and St.
Charles street, while the members of
the family were away. shortly after
IL o'clock last night, and completely
destroyed the building, despite the eff
forts of the fire department to check
the flames.
The Rossis returned from visit to
friends to find their home burning, but
the fire had gained such headway that
they were obliged to stand by and see
the house consumed. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000, partially covered by
insurance for $1,000.
A double cottage owned by III. Cook
at 1861 Willow street was damaged by
fire to the extent of $500 at
8 o'clock this morning. The upper
story of the cottage was occupied by
family named Stevens, while the
lower floor was the home of A Sepul-
veda and family.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, June 1.-THE following marriace
licenses were issued here today:
Claude II. Edwards. 81, and Frances G. Kele-
her "a. both of Oakland
George b. Watterson, 20, Berkeley and Sadie
@. Davidson, %, Oakland.
Claude H. Canfeld. 81, and Anna r. HerteI.
25 both OF San Francisco.
Joseph Norden. 46, and Florence wilhelm, 4s.
both OF Oakland.
Isaac A. Knight, 80. San Jose, and Frences
Stewart 80, San Francisco.
Robert B. Maurice, IS, and Gladys E. Bennett,
81. both of Oakland.
Applegate. 3s. Oakland.
Abel ". Porter Jr.. a6, Ripon. and Lenore
O'Neill. %, Oakland
Bruce II. Painferg IS and Ethel Stoddard. 21
both of Berkeley.
Erwin +: Hansen, %, and Golden r, Britton,
is. both of Oakland.
Philippe Lebeau. 81. and Marie Lang, So
both of Oakland.
Dave Goldman, %, and Rose Isaacon, &C.
both of Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
BOY BURGLARS HELD
FOR TRIAL ON CHARGE
Police Find Evidence of Crime
in Lads Possession

OAKLAND, June 14-Frank Fiore
and John Reynolds, IS year old boys,
who are charged with breaking into
the hardware store of NJ. p Morgans,
1925 San Pablo avenue. on the night
of June 4 and stealing a lot of knives.
rings and silverware, were held for
trial in the superior court by Police
Judge Smith this morning on a charge
of burglary. Their bonds were fixed
at $4,000. Reynolds is said to be a
member of a wealthy New York family
The boys were caught in Emeryville
by Marshal Cary the night of the rob-
berry, and a portion of the loot was
found in their possession
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
PLANS FOR $4,000 IN
STREET WORK ADOPTED
Stockton Lets $3,26S Contract
: for Laying of Sewer
rc.:-T D;.r,fcb n The Call
I Especial Disp0tch 10 Ihe GALL

. STOCKTON. June 1.-THE city coun-
ell last night let the contract to J. G.
ID NcMahon for the installation Of the
Poplsr street sewer system for So
26s53.
1,,-ss the contract was awarded to w.
~ comfort on his bid Of sS2S-55.
The council adopted plans and specl-
ficstions for the Improvement OF Ere
mont street. from Center 10 Edison, at
an estimated cost Of s10.5s6, and from
Edison to West street at cost OF
$4,000
Specifications were adopted ior the
erection Of q bridge over Mormon chan
nel al StanisIaus street and also one
over Miner channel at Ophir street.
The estimated cost of the former is
$500 and of the latter $500.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
PROPOSED ISSUE OF
BONDS TOTALS S3z0,000
Vallejo Plans to Erect $l45,Q00
Electric Light Plant
I Soeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO, June 1.-THE board OF
public works has accepted the estimate
Of city Engineer Arthur p. Noyes for
Sfntemplated municipal improvements.
-skgrekating $4,000. TO be raised by a
bond issue. The estimate will be trans
nitted 10 the city trustees for approval
Among the proposed improvements
and estimates are the following:
100000. I2.00O,0O0 gallon reservoir on
F7IeninR hill: $4,000. erection of muni-
cinaI electric light plant: $4,000. city's
portion of a $l25,0o0 branch county
5sfl ener9ency hospital and city hall.
fs1e county having already contributed
$50, 1000; $4,000, sewer
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
D. CUPID SCORES THREE
TIMES AT STOCKTON

STOCKTON, June 14.-Marriage Ii
censes have been issued by County
Clerk Graham as follows:
Joseph d. Mccall, age %, and Irene
A. Gibbs, age 20, both of Stockton
Patrick II. Rohan, Oakdale, age SO.
and Vida E. Green, French Camp, age
over Is.
Reuben Honaker. Stockton, age 90.
and Iva Sutterffeld, Lindsay, age 21.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TO ENTERTAIN MINISTER'S
Especial Dispoich TO The Call

STOCKTON, June 1.-THE aid of the
chamber of commerce has been sought
by Rev. L. S. Woodruff of the United
Brethren church in connection with the
state convention to be held here from
June Fl to 81 Doctor Woodruff ex-
poets about 100 visiting ministers and
church workers. The chambers assist
ance in entertaining the visitors is
needed. A committee will be appointed
to attend to this
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
FLAG DAY KEPT
In BAY CITIES
Oakland and Berkeley Lodges
of Elks Hold Special
Services

OAKLAND, June 14-Impressive
ceremonies and tributes to the national
emblem marked the celebration of flag
day today by the different patriotic,
fraternal societies of the county and.
state. An interesting entertainment
was held at Eucalyptus amphitheater
IN Piedmont park tonight by Oakland
lodge No. III, B. P. o. E., when pa
triotic orations and music formed the
features of the program.
The principal address was delivered
by Judge Frank j.. Murasky of San
Francisco, and the history of the flag
was given by George w Reed, past
exalted ruler.
The Womens Relief Corps of Lyon
post observed the day at Lincoln hall,
Seventeenth street and San Pablo ave-
nue., the auditorium being draped in
ma ationaI colors
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM
DODGE WEDDING GUESTS
Couple Slip Away in Auto and
Take Train to Tahoe
[ Special Dispatch 10 The Call |

STOCKTON, June 1.-THE wedding
of James Y. Coates and Miss Grace Sell
man took place this morning at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs A.
Sellman, $40 East Weber avenue
The ceremony was performed by Rev
J. W. Lundy of the First Presbyterian
church.
A wedding breakfast was served
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Coates slipped
out Of the. house, clambered- into an
automobile and avoided their friends
and their showers of rice. They went
TO Sacramento. where they caught a
train for Tahoe. They viii also go to
Carson City and Reno. Upon their re-
turn they Will reside at 21 North Grant
street.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

10000 GERANIUMS TO LINE RoAD-Berke-
ley. June 14.-Niove than 10 O00 geranium cut
tings have been rooted at the university,
really for transplanting to the university farm
at Davis The flowers will be used to line
both sides OF the main avenue into the farm.
1t Is more than half a mile.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

CLANS NEARLY CAUSE DEATH-Oakland.
June 14.@Clams nearly caused the death 0f
E. L. Partland. chief clerk Of the oceans.
steamship company. in San Francisco. who
walked into the receiving hospital late last
night suffering acute pains. Eie had eaten
mess of the bivalyeS in q restaurant a short
time before. Steward Emlay diagnosed his
case as an acute attack of ptOmaine poison
ing. Partland able TO go home this
morning.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

SALESMAN ARRESTED-Oakland June IL
Gordon Remington. salesman formerly in
the employ of the West Coast insurance COM
pany. who arrested June IL on a charge
of misdemeanor embeZzlement preferred by
his erstwhIle employers and was released on
technicalty. arrested today on Il sim
liar charge.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
DEAD WIFE'S RELATIVES
SHARE G0FF ESTATE
Deceased Woman's Brother and
Sister Awarded Property
rS..-I D:..u,.L a. TIE (oH1

STOCKTON, June 14.-Judge Frank
II. Smith today decided that the brother
in law, Frank K. Brooks, and sister
in law, Mary L. Engiander, of the late
Thomas J. Con- were entitled to half
of his $4,000 estate. The other half
will 20 TO relatives of Goff.
Goff was married 80 years ago. and
after his marriage accumulated wealth
amounting TO $4,000. His wife died 10
years ago. There were no children.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
ASSOCIATE OF FER DON
ARRESTED IN COURT
Walton Pointed Out as Accom-
pIice by Witness
I [SpeeiaL Dispaleh 70 ~ CaIll

SACRAMENTO, June 1.-THE arrest
in the superior courtroom of +. S. Wal
ton. an associate of Fer Don, on the
declaration Of the witness on the stand
that he was implicated in the charge
of obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. added excitement 10 the trial
of DR.. H T. Thornberg today. Mrs.
Joseph Beck pointed out Walton to the
court among the spectators, and upon
the advice of the district attorney he
was arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
Little Flags Sold

BERKELEY, June 14.-Flag day was
observed here today by the> selling of
miniature flags by the members of the
Native Daughters parlors and by eX-
ercises held in the rooms of the local
lodge of Elks tonight. More than 1000
flags were disposed of by the women
of Bear Flag parlor, who had charge
of the distribution. Judge Harry A.
Melvin was the speaker of the evening
for the Elks' program, and Redmond c.
Stats pronounced the Elks' tribute to
the flag. Secretary Harry A Sully
told the history of the stars and
stripes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR Berkeley. June
Al Stitt Wilson. lecturer and socialist
writer. announced his candidacy for governor
of the state today. He said that he Will
make tour of California in an auto, the
California Red Special
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

CHURCH TO BE BU4. Oakland, June IA
The trustees OF the Melrose Methodist Episco-
pal church filed an application with the board
of public works today for a permit to build
an $1,000 church at the southwest corner Of
Wentworth and Vicksburg avenues
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

COLLECTOR ARRESTED-Oakland, June A.
Accused Of having withheld s5 10 from a col
lection, Frank Butts was arrested today on a
charge of misdemeanor embezzlement preferred
by G. A. Rothamel, photographer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
MINERS SEEK GOLD
IN STREET OF TOWN
Supervisors Authorize Opera
tions at Mokelumne Hill
[Speeial Dispaleh 70 The CaIIl

/ Special DISpdtch 70 ne NdttI
SAN ANDREAS, June 14.-Charles
II Reed and H. +. Kidwell of Mokel-
1Inane Hill have received permission
from the board of supervisors of this
county to mine portions of Center
street in that town. They will mine
for gold and as it is well known that
. Gravel bed lies across certain sec
fSo1s OF the street it is thought that
thew will strike 1t rich. They must
grade the street after mining it.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15
season at santa Cruz Opens June 18th,
1910

Eleven trains daiIy leaving foot of
Market Street (Ferry Building) and
Third and Townsend Streets Depots
Extra trains Saturdays and Sundays.
Ask Agents Southern Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-15

Miss Genevieve Pattiani viii be a
bride Of the early fall. her wedding
being brilliant naval ceremony of
the late September or early October.
The promotion of her fance from mid
'shipman TO ensign is bringing TO the
younE couple the heartiest congratu
lation. Ensign Allen Olsen is one Of
the..mOst popular Of the younger Off
GERS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
When the clothIsr Painted.

A London clothier was never known
to acknowledge that he didn't have
anything possible customer might ask
for. One day . customer entered the
shop and asked II he had any trousers
made especially for one-legged men.
Certainly" replied the merchant.
What kind do you want?"
Dress pants" said the man. The
best you've got"
Hurrying into the rear Of the shop
the enterprising merchant snatched q
pair Of trousers and shipped off the
right leg with pair of shears. Hastily
turning under the edges he presented
them to the customer.
That's the kind want. What's the
price?"
Thirty shtllings."
We'll. give me . pair with the left
leg off,
A month later the clothier was pro-
Rounced convaleseent-Londo Globs.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
Valuable Map Just Issued.


The 1910 edition Of the Denver & Rio
Grande folder. Natural Resources Of
Colorado. Utah anS New Mexico" 10
especially valuable because the large
map. which takes In the territory from
the Rocky Mountains west to the Pact
fic Coast. 10 not only brought right up
o date but shows also the route and
stations Of the new Western Pacific
Railway, the Pacific Coast extension d
the Denver 4 Rio Grande Railroad
from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.
This new line was opened for freight
traffic some time ago. and Il y antisi-
patsd that passenger business will b
inaugurstsd early in August. II il said
that the route through the sisrras az
down the Feather River rivals Il
scenic attractions the vorld-famouo
Denver 4 Rio Grande. Another intee.
esting feature in connection with thie
new Pacific Coast line is the fact that
there II no grade Of moro thaa my
two feet to the mile. which makes n
possible to conduct transportation
across the mountains at . lower cost
over that line than over any other now
operating on the American continent.
The map is being distributed by the
Passenger Department Of the Denver
4 Rio Grande Railroad.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
= =: 800: -. -; 8: Iheapsss's eys usaos
German Alcohol Stills.

An authority on alcohol stills says
that there are 10000 farm stills in
operation On q many farms In Ger
many. The German government per-
nits the farmer to produce . certain
amount Of grain or potato alcohol. the
amount depending upon the size and
location Of the farm and the annual
demand for the product. upon the pay
nsnt OF . reduced revenue tax. Alco-
hol distilled in excess Of the quantity
allowed 10 subject to the higher rate
Of taxation. Denatured alcohol. how
ever. 10 not subject to any tax.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
Three Black. Hurt In Houston

Three Blacks Hurt N Houston.
Houston, Tex.-Disturbances broke
out Immediately Monday night on the
announcement of the johnson victory
at Reno. Three negroes were badly
hurt by white men inside an hour Pc.
lice were called to quell several minor
disturbances. Charles Williams q ne
gro, was little too vociferous In an.
nouncing the outcome on a street car
and white man slashed his throat
from ear to ear The negro almost
bled to death before he reached . hos.
pital.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
lynehlnQ Avertsd.

Covington. Ky.-A lynchins was
narrowly averted here Monday even
ing shortly after the returns Of the
Jeffries-Johnson fight had been re
ceived. when police we're summoned
to dispense mob of more than 1.O0t
persons and rescued John Rankin. a
negro. Just previous to this Rankin
had stabbed several white people. and
entirely severed the nose from the
face Of Nathan Kohler, 4 salesman
Order was finally restored by the Of
ficers,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
Hospitals Filled,

Norfolk. Va. July many negroes
are IN hospitals with broken heads
and bruised bodies. following the riots
Is 4 result of the Reno fight. Three
hundred sailors from 4 battleship in
the harbor marched through the
street Practically every cell in the
police headquarters ID filled with ne
groes. sailors and young white citi-
sens. Late Monday night = detach-
ment Of marines and sailors was hur-
risd to the city and the situation was
bfought under control.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07

trouble 20 a&ected
my vision - to inter.
fero with my shoot
ing. I became 20
nervous I could hard.
~ hold . gun. There
was severe pain in
my back and head
and my kidneys were
terribly disordered.
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured mo after I had
doctored and taken
nearly every remedy
imaginable without
relief. I will give
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
colorsd shouter for Jeff Killed.

Chicago.-There were several riot
calls sent in Monday night from that
portion Of the city inhabited by ne
groes. The most serious trouble was
that which resulted in the fatal shoot
ing Of Mamie Smith, young negro
woman, BY Joseph Marlborough. De-
spite the result Of the fight at Reno
the Smith woman insisted that JEFF
fries was still the better man. This
so angered Marlborough who lives in
the same house. that he drew . revol.
voe and shot the woman.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
Farmer Jeffries,
Not q championship" Fight.

Reno.-Ring experts agree that It
was not even . championship fight.
Jeffries had . chance in the second
round. perhaps. but after the sixth It
was plain that the indicated one
was weakening and out-classed In ev-
cry point. and after the eleventh
round it was hopeless.
1t was the greatest demonstration
the ring has ever seen Of the failure
of . fighter to come back" after
years Of retirement. The youth and
science of the black man made JET.
fries look like = green man. The
great Jeffries was like = log. The
reviled johnson was like . black
panther.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07

DO you favor the fast curef"
asked the young medical student who
had been perusing one Of the marvel
Gus cure stories.
Il do not" snorted the old doctor.
Il look At things from . practical
money making standpoint and favor Q
slow cure every time"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
ProIenssd sts Gxlstsnes.

"Ses that % check" said the posi-
Ten years ago your magazine so0t
me that check for . poem. I hAA 4
framed"
Then 1t was never casheA?" il
CURED the publisher.
NO"
Nov I AN more than ever pushed
to understand Why that magazine
failed financially"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
lin yeffries Saws:

Il lost my fight, but l did not have
the snap of youth l used to have.
believed In my own heart that all the
old-time dash was there, but when
started to execute. the speed and
youthful stamina were lacking. The
things I used to do we're impossible"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07

further details Of my case to anyone
enclosing stamp"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents a
box. Foster ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. 7.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
Jack johnson Says:

Il won from Mr.. Jeffries because l
outclassed him in every department Of
the fighting game. Before entered
the ring l was certain would be the
victor. I never changed my mind at
any time"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-07-07
Heard, But Net Seen.

VeSse, 0Ut NSS OoS".
Have you seen any crows!" asked
the man with the gun.
NO. I aint." replied the farmers
boy. but I've heard some"
From what directioa!" cried tAs
eager hunter.
From the direction Of the chicksa
house." the boy said. anA his state
-aent was Immediately verified by too
clarion calls Of two Plymouth Rock
ro0sters.-Chicago News.