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The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
'HYPNOT|zfS YOUNG
men IN CLASSROOM
Interesting Experiments Per-
formed at the University by
Noted Eastern Physician

BERKELEY, March 21.-Two young
men were hypnotized. made to hold
their arms out straight had pins stuck
into them, engaged in automatic writ
ing and crystal gazing before class
of 800 students, faculty members and
visitors in California hall this after
noon at 4 o'clock. DIR. Morton Prince,
a Tufts college professor, who hypno-
tized the young men in the harm
less demonstration, is an expert on
nervous diseases and is delivering a
course of lectures at the university on
Abnormal Psychology" He is a ply
sician of standing in the east and is
head of the department of nervous dis
eases at Tufts college medical school.
The young men, whose names he de-
clined to give. rather enjoyed the ex-
periments and showed no i'll effects of
being put under the control of the sa-
want.
On account of the fact that the spe-
cialist had announced that the hypno-
tism would take place today a large
audience greeted him, and so great
was the cheering that he had to repeat
his cautions for quiet to make the ex-
periments a success.
He, seated the two young men on the
platform and after saying that there
were several ways of hypnotizing pro-
ceeded to rub his left hand over the
forehead of one, while he raised his
right arm aloft, commanding the sub
ject to gaze at two extended fingers
You feel drowsy, sleepy, sleepy; you
can't keep your eyes open. You are
asleep, he commanded in sharp
voice.
The young man resisted with might
and main the growing tendency for
sleep, but in obedience to the sugges-
tions of the operator fell into sound
doze. The second subject was only
partially put under control by Profess
sor Prince.
After having awakened the young
men, Doctor Prince said that uncon-
seriousness was not produced by hypno-
tism, which he termed also dissocla-
ton or abstractness. 1T is the placing
of the mind away from the subject at
hand; the disassociation or the mlnu
from material objects" he said
He next tried the experiment OF nav
ing the subjects raise their arms hlgh
and after being placed In that position
try to lower them. This experiment
provoked the class to laughter.
|, Doctor Prince said that the demon
strations would not be possible with
out the aid of the subjects themselves
by their consent to hypnotisnl-
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
OAKLAND GIRL IS
BECOMING FAMOUS
Ola Humphreys Wins Place in
London as Actress and I'M
presses King Edward

OAKLAND, March 21.-Miss Ola
Humphreys, young Oakland actress,
has gained "a footing abroad which has
attracted the attention of no less an
important parsonage in the theatrical
world than Beerbohm Tree, the noted
English playwright. Miss Humphreys,
through friends, cabled today to her
Jackson street. that a recent operation
she had undergone was successful and
that she was rapidly convalescing.
Miss Humphreys will resume an en-
gagement shortly at the Palace theater,
London, following which she will ap-
pear in a new play that is being
written for her by Beerbohm Tree.
That word came with the news of her
convalescence.
Miss Humphreys is member of one
of Oakland's oldest families. A brother,
Oral Humphreys, is well known in the
theatrical profession. After finishing
her education in Boston, Miss Hum
phreys entered the profession of dra-
matte art, taking roles with Frederick
warde, Louis James and James K. Hack
ett in Shakespearian plays. Later she
starred under Walker Whiteside, tour
ing the states.
Five years after her first appearance
with Warde she came to her home city
and was engaged for several weeks at
Ye Liberty playhouse Immediately pre-
ceding the fire.
After her debut in London King Ed
ward commanded her to appear at the
Royal theater in The Christian" in
which play she won distinction, and
was afterward called to the royal box
to receive the compliment of the king.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
CHICKS MAY MEOW
AND KITTENS CROW
Cat Hatching Nest of Eggs and
Raising Family

ALAMEDA, March 21.-When z. A.
Willing, member of the police de-
partment, entered his poultry house
this morning he discovered that set
ting of 13 eggs, which he had placed
under an old hen, were being Matched
by a cat. Upon investigating closely
Willing also discovered that in addi-
tion to keeping Is eggs warm the in
kittens at a cozy temperature. Since
making the odd find Willing has been
wondering whether the chicks that he
expects will cackle or meow and
whether the kittens that were born in
the hens nest will crow about it when
Growing time comes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
AUDITORIUM PROJECTS
PAYING INVESTMENTS
Committee Receives Favorable
Reports From Leading Cities

OAKLAND, March 21.-That city au-
ditoriums are paying projects is evil
denced in the replies received by H. L.
Hinman chairman OF the auditorium
committee, to queries sent out by the
committee TO various municipalities
where large public halls have been es-
tablished.
From Des Moines. Ia. city of about
100000 people. pictures and details
have been received of the New Coli
scum. the city'S public hall. which has
a seating capacity of $4,000 persons
with the statement that it has been a
paying investment from the start Re-
ports to the same effect have been re-
ceived from nearly every city to Which
requests were sent.
The progress and prosperity commit
tee OF the chamber of commerce,
backed by influential property owners,
is waging a campaign in favor of an
auditorium for this city.
The committee believes that the peo-
pie OF Oakland can well afford to
sanction a bond issue of 100000 for
such a purpose.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
No More
PILES
No Matter How Bad Your Case Is On
How Long You Have Had 1t, Pyra-
mid Pile Cure Can Cure 1t
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The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
CALLS FOR AID TO
RECOVER HIS CHILD
Father Appeals to Police, Saying
That Threats Were Made
to Shoot Him

OAKLAND, March 21.-M NJ. Harlow
of Seattle appealed to the police today
to assist him in recovering his son.
Ainsley Harlow. years old. from Mr..
and Mrs. j. G. w. Daniels. living at 1850
Capp street. Fruitvale. whom he
charged with having threatened TO kill
him should he try to take his son from
them.
The Daniels denied making threats,
but insisted that the father owed them
$500 for the care of the boy and that
they purpose to hold the baby until a
settlement is made.
According to Harlow, he placed Aims
ley with Mrs. Daniels when the boy was
8 months old. the mother having died
Since that time he asserted that he
had paid SS25 for the child's care. Har-
low went TO Seattle last November, paid
$40 on account, and with the amount
due to date, according to his figures,
left balance due them of S95.
As a result of my refusal to pay
$780, said Harlow, Il am told that
Daniels threatened to shoot me If
tried to get the boy. that they have
not his father"
Harlow married last winter and seeks
to take his son to his new home.
Mrs. Daniels said: mo threats were
ever made. Harlow has gone way be-
hind in his promises and his payments.
We have taken great pains TO bring up
the boy and we love him as one of o0r
own / do not think that Harlow is
proper man TO have the custody of THE
child. He owes us $780,
Daniels is a painter. Harlow was a
collector when he lived in Fruitvale.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
Suburban Brevities

BISHOP NICHOLS CONFIRMS Alameda. March
21.-Bishop William Ford Nichols OF the Epis-
copal church confirmed class Of 80 In Christ
church this evening.
INvENTs DROP HARNEsS-BerkeIey, March
2.-H. Narcotics, a member or the local fire
department, has invented drop harness for
hitching horses to fire wagon and will shortly
take out patent.
SUCCUMBS TO NOTWITHSTANDING March 21.
Gus Souravis, Greek laborer who was run
down by a train at Corbin station yesterday
afternoon, died from his injuries this morning
at the receiving hospital.
VETERAN wATCHMAN DIEs--Alameda. March
21.-Richard Manuel, for 20 years watch
man for the Alaska packers association, died
this morning at his home, 1901 Santa Clara
avenue.
DETECTIVE TO LECTURE-OakIand. March 81.
Detective Harry Caldwell will deliver an ad-
dress tomorrow evening before the Alameda
county moot court on criminal Identification
work.
DENTISTS OFFICE RoBBED-oakland. March
2l.-ur. W. H. Watkins, dentist, reported to
the police this morning that burglars broke into
his office at lois Washington street last night
and stole $25 worth Of gold plate and scrap
gold
HOTEL MANAGEMENT sUED--oakland. March
21--Suit for the price of refrigerating plant
for the Hotel Rafael was brought today by
the United iron works AGAINST j. B. Holmes,
manager Of the hostelry. The plaintiff asks for
S1.250, saying that the plant has been in
stalled, but not paid for.
NAME CELEBRATION COMMITTEE Alameda
March 2f.-The East End Improvement club
has appointed J. q. kearney. l.. j. Cordes
on the general committee to arrange for the
celebration TO be held here to commemorate the
completion of the Southern Pacihc's electric
system.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
'SQUATTfRS SUED
! BY WAT[RCOMPANY
Alleged to Have Located I'M
lawfully on Land in the
Foothills

OAKLAND, March 21.-Steps are be-
ing taken by the Peoples water COM
pany to eject squatters who have To-
Gated and lived on land belonging to
the company during the last few years
in the neighborhood of the line divid-
ing Alameda and Contra Costa eoun-
ties. Several families are now living
on the company's land, according to
its agents, without a right or title, and
without paying rent.
A suit was brought today in the su-
perior court to eject John Doe Ander-
son and Jane Doe Anderson from a
large tract of land they occupy near
Redwood peak 1t will be followed by
similar suits against the other alleged
squatters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING OF SAN FRANCISCO
|JURGfWITz TRIAL
FOR MURDER Is ON
Shot and Killed Claude Smith
in Quarrel Over Mrs.
Jnrgewitz

OAKLAND. March 2t.-The trial OF
Fred Jurgewitz on a charge OF mur-
der was begun today before Judge Muir
phey of Mono county. Five jurors were
secured. court adjournfng until tomor-
row morning.
Jurgewitz, who is a builder, is ac-
cused of shooting and killing Claude
Smith near his own home in East Oak
land several months ago. The pair had
quarreled, the cause of the quarrel be-
ing that Jurgewitz accused Smith of
undue friendship for his wife. Smith
lived only a short time after the shoot
ing.
Lin S. Church has been engaged TO
assist Chief Deputy District Attorney
Phil NJ Carey in the prosecution.
Jurgewitz will plead self-defense, with
the unwFitten law TO fan back on in
case of need. Attorney A. L. Frtck is
defending him.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
COULD NOT DRIVE
HUBBY FROM HOME
So Wife Turned Job Over to
Her Mother, Who Quickly
Succeeded

OAKLAND. March 21.-Unable to get
her husband out of her house, and un-
willing to support him in idleness any
longer, Mrs. Jennie E. Klopp turned
the task over to her mother, she testi-
fed today in Judge Ellsworths court.
Klopps mother in law took his trunk
out of his room, placed it on the side
walk and the removal was thus ac-
complished.
Mrs. Klopp is suing her husband.
George w. Klopp, a life insurance COM
pany manager, for divorce. Before her
marriage to him she was the wealthy
widow of George Manuel. She said
that I<lopp had secured about $500
from her, and had contributed only S4S
during several years of married life-
Mary M. Silva secured an interlocu-
tory decree of divorce today against
Frank j. Silva because of the latter S
attentions to other women. He began
to browse around for affinities almost
as soon as we were married." Mrs. Silva
testified.
William B. Symon waited for %
years after his wife, Laura, had desert
ed him before bringing suit for divorce.
He was granted an interlocutory de-
cree.
Otto Bahr refused to bathe, according
to his wife, Mary, who secured an in
terlocutory decree.
The following DEGREES of divorce
We're granted today:
Ruth against George J.. Borth. interlocutory.
desertion: H. NJ Thompson, against Mary, inter
locutory desertion; Elizabeth against A. A Carl
son, interlocutory. desertion; Henry L. against
Verona Ahrens, interlocutory. desertion; Emily
against Ralph Sylveria interloeutory, cruelty
Helen against William Gilbo, nterlocutory. de-
sertion: Irving against Ruth Otis. interlocutory.
desertion; Minnie against John Kinucan. inter-
locutory, habitual ntemperance; Ethel F.
against William l.. Bowen, final, desertion.
Katherine st. Msur Patterson brought suit for
divorce against Fred H. Patterson on the ground
of cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
WILL REBUILD FLAT
WHICH WAS BURNED
House Set on Fire by George
Beardon to Be Repaired

BERKELEY. March 21.-Through E.
X. Smith, San Francisco contractor
and builder, Miss Tillie Belmont or
Flynn. as she is known, secured a per-
nit this morning for the repairing of
her flats at the corner of Ellsworth
and Ward streets, the burning of which
in January caused the arrest of George
j. Beardon. He charged that the Flynn
woman offered him $1,000 for the crime,
but she was not arrested on account of
the lack of evidence against her.
The upper fiat above the home of
the Beardons was not destroyed and
will be repaired at cost of $50. ac
cording to the permit
Beardon was released by Judge
Brown few days ago and placed on
10 years probation, as it was evil
dent that he was Influenced to commit
arson.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
DYNAMITE FOUND
ON MfLROSE TRAIN
Satchel of Deadly Explosive May
Have Been Property of
Some Safe Cracker

OAKLAND. March 21.-An ordinary
leather grip, with a paper package con-
tanning an empty bladder, discovered
wedged in between two seats in one
of the coaches of the Melrose local pas
senger train yesterday afternoon about
1850 o'clock by a gateman, upon inves-
tigation was found to contain 10 sticks
of dynamite, two with fuse and caps
attached, six other pieces of fuse and a
handful of decorating caps. Who left
the satchel in the train, and whether
or not it belonged to yeggmen, who had
designs upon unprotected safes in the
annexed district, is the problem that
the detectives of the Southern Pacific
company are trying to solve.
The gateman found the grip at the
end of the run, at Melrose, and, as is
customary with lost articles, deposited
it in the Melrose station.
The satchel was carelessly placed on
the railing surrounding the ticket Of
fee, where it remained for several
hours. until it was observed by r. Mac
Donald, a ticket seller. He threw 1T
up on the desk and opened it, to learn,
If possible, the owner of the lost grip.
When he saw the deadly contents he
closed it carefully and showed 1T gin
gerly up on the desk
When Miss Lillian Odermott arrived
this morning to begin her days work
of selling tickets, she noticed the
satchel, which was in her way. Think
ing it was merely the lunch satchel of
some employe, she carelessly tossed it
into corner of the room at the mo-
ment Macdonald stepped into the Office.
With horror Macdonald called out:
That's full of dynamite-look out!'
The grip alighted on a pile of news
papers and there was no explosion.
Miss Odermott was completely un-
nerved by the experience.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
CalifOrnians on Travels

NEW YORK. March 21.-The follow
ing Californians are registered in New
York:
From San Francisco R. Hsdley. Waldorf:
l.. E. Johns. Imperial; n. King, Belmont: FL q.
Martin, Union Square; r. Z. Moore Belmont B.
Benny, Netherlands; W. A. Lacy. Hotel Cadillac
j. W. Lilienthal, Mrs J. W. Lilienthal. Mrs r .
Meade. Hotel Netherland, A. Wilson. 81. Denis;
d. A. Boyd, Marie Antoinette: l. s. GIassner
Hotel Savoy; Mrs. E. E. Graham. Hotel Empirs.
Miss NJ. B. May. Martha Washington; Mrs. C. s.
Wheeler, Netherlands; q. DAILY. Mrs. c. F. Dalv
Hotel York, 5. T. George. Hoffman House: T. +.
Miller, Grand Union hotel.
San Jose-Dr. ]. c. Blau and wife. Hotel Wei
lington, Miss Z. Kiser, Hotel Empire
Santa Clars-Miss A Blood. E. Blood Mrs. L.
Blood, Hotel Flanders.
Los Angeles--aiss E. Spencer, Seville; +. r..
Woodbury., Murray Hill; d. A. Boyd, Grenoble :
j. I. 0'Brien. Astor House.
Pasadena-A- H. Chamberlain. Victoria
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
ATHENS CHAPTER TO
HOLD BIG TOURNAMENT
Masonic Temple to Be Scene of
Whist Contest

OAKLAND, March PA whist tour
nament will be given by Athens chap
ter No. 277. order of the Eastern Star
wednesday evening in the Masonic
temple, Twelfth and Washington
streets.
Valuable prizes are to be awarded
to the winners of the contest, and the
committee on entertainments has ar
ranged an interesting program for the
event
Athens chapter has given a number
of these affairs. and judging from for
mer occasions the present one will be
largely attended by those active in
Masonic circles.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
ASKS AID OF POLICE
IN FINDING WIFE
George Ballard Looks for His
Spouse i'm Berkeley

BERKELEY, March 21.-After ap-
pealing to the police of the bay cities
for aid in searching for his young wife,
who disappeared last Monday from her
home at 499 Fourth street. San Fran
cisco, George Ballard asked for the
assistance of the Berkeley department
He said that his wife was % years of
age, of frail build and was very lame
She was 5 feet in height, has brown
eyes and fair complexion. She was
dressed in a gray street suit.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
APPOINT COMMITTEE
FOR CLUB FESTIVAL
Proceeds of Fete Will Be Used
for Playground

OAKLAND, March 21.-The Mothers
club of the Durant school has appointed
a committee to have active charge of
the fete which will be held at the
schoolgrounds. Twenty-eighth and
Grove streets, May day. The names
OF the committee members follow:
Mrs. X W Gray Mrs. W. c. Homer
Mrs NJ +. Tyler Mrs. r. Miles
Mrs. o. NJ. Farweu Mrs. III. J. Marn
Mrs. F. II. Simpson Mrs Sparwasser
Mrs. W. f. EschbacherMrs Cole
Mrs. u W. Becker Miss X. Harrington
Mrs. A. Zapp Miss l.. Doody
Mrs. W. c. Howe
The purpose of the fete is to raise
money for equipping a playground
which will be fitted up if bonds are
voted for new school building and for
a larger site.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
SOUTHER FARM SOLD
FOR BUILDING LOTS
Property Formerly the Home of
Edna Wallace Hopper

OAKLAND, March 21-Souther
farm, once owned by Alexander Duns-
muir and left by him to his widow and
her daughter. Edna Wallace Hopper,
has been sold and will be subdivided
into residence lots. The deed transfer
ring 1t from the Josephine Dunsmuir
realty company to Breed & Bancroft
was placed on record today. The con-
sideration was not given. Accompany
ing the deed, the release of mortgage
of $4,000 was also placed on record.
Souther farm lies in the neighborhood
of San Leandro, near the Scenic boule-
ward.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
ASK CONFERENCE TO
DISCUSS BOND ISSUE
Park Commission Sends Request
to School Directors

OAKLAND, March 21-The park
commission has sent communication
to the city board OF education asking
for conference to discuss the terms
of the proposed bond issue for new
school buildings and parks. The re-
quest will be acted upon by the school
directors tomorrow evening at their
regular session, when date for the
conference will be appointed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
SHOE CLERK is HELD
FOR FORGING CHECK
Father Testifies Against CIar-
ence Leibbrandt

OAKLAND, March 21.-Clarence
Leibbrandt, a former shoe clerk, was
held for trial this morning by Police
Judge Smith on charge of forging
the name of his father. Jacob Leib-
brandt, for a check for $50, which was
cashed by the De Lancey Espejo shoe
company, for which firm the younger
Leibbrandt once worked. Bail was set
at $1,000 The clerks father was one
OF the witnesses against him. repu-
dating the check
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
ASKS WOMEN TO DINE
AND is UNABLE TO PAY
Boiler Maker and Fair Compan-
ions Placed Under Arrest

Gustave Frederickson, boiler
maker, and Miss Minnie Brown and
Mrs. Virgil Oringo went into the res
taurant of B. Gladovich, Eighteenth
and Mission streets. early Sunday morn
ing and partook of refreshments cost
ing As cents. The two women walked
out. leaving Frederickson to pay the bill
but he did not have a cent in his pock-
cts. He was detained and Policeman
ID. F. Johnson was called. He arrested
the women and Frederickson for de-
frauding an inn keeper. The bill was
later paid.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
STORM DOES LITTLE
DAMAGE TO SEWERS

BERKELEY. March 2l.-While the
storm which passed over this city last
night and today was declared by Su-
perintendent of Streets Chris Engel-
bretsen TO be one of the heaviest OF
the winter, but little damage was done
to the sewers and much water was car
rfed of by them into the bay. In North
and West Berkeley several manhoies
were forced out on account of the
great volume Of water, but little dam
age was done.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
WILL TAKE CENSUS
WITH GREATEST CARE
School Authorities Want All Pu-
pills Registered

BERKELEY, March 21-In order
that the school census of Berkeley
may be more. accurately taken this
year Frank F. Bunker, superintendent
of schools, has prepared circular,
which will be sent broadcast to the
parents of school children, asking
their cooperation. Children Will be
given cards to take home this year, as
before; but a closer account of them
will be taken by field marshals.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
WASHINGTON STREET TO
BE EXTENDED STRAIGHT
Dunn Estate Property Will Be
Condemned
Especial Dispatch TO The Call !

| SPeCt0t bLSPQiCH 10 nc Sdu
OAKLAND, March 21-The city
council adopted resolution tonight di-
recting the city engineer and the city
clerk to begin proceedings for extending
Washington street on a straight line
through the city hall park from Four
teenth street to San Pablo avenue. The
property of the Dunn estate at San
Pablo avenue and Fifteenth street will
be condemned. The work will be done
on the district assessment plan.
The ordinance creating the positions
of superintendent of police and of two
inspectors of police was finally passed.
A resolution was Introduced request
ing the secretary of war to grant per-
mission to the San Francisco, Oakland
and San Jose railway to make solid
rock fill along the Key Route pier.
Negotiations will be held to induce the
company to recognize in writing the
city's control of wharfing out rights.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-22
CORSET STEEL SAVES
LIFE OF YOUNG WOMAN
Metal Stays the Progress of
Rifle Bullet
I Special Dispatch 10 The Call

Special Dispatch 10 The Call
UKIAH, March 21.-That Miss Maud
Osborne of Comptche was not fatally
wounded Sunday by bullet from 22
caliber rifle. is due to the fact that she
was saved by a corset steel
The young lady picked up the rifle
from a table by taking hold of the
muzzle when the weapon was acci-
dentally discharged and the leaden
missile passed through her hand and
into the corset steel.
The bullet had sufficient force to
break the steel and badly bruise the
flesh behind.