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The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
NEWS OF OAKLAND BERKELEY ALAMEDA HAYWARD LEANDRO
BUYS COSTLY SITE
FOR SYNAGOGUE
First Hebrew Congregation
Acquires Lot at Telegraph
Av. and Twenty=sixth ST.

OAKLAND, Jan. Is.-The First He
brew congregation has purchased 2 site
for new synagogue at the southeast
corner OF Telegraph avenue and
Iwenty-siXth street at cost Of sac. 600
The transaction was handled by "a. ].
Lalmance of the Laymance real estate
company, the seller being r. a. Perry,
The lot is l4OxIoo feet and meets the
requirements OF the congregation both
as to location and size. 1t has been
announced that an edihee viii be erect
ed which viii be highly creditable to
The congregation and viii be an archi-
tectursl addition to the city.
a special meeting Of the congregation
was held several days ago. presided
over by Abraham Jonas, at which il
was decided 10 purchase a site for a
-aa gnificent new temple Of worship.
Judge George Samuels and A Lavenson
were appointed as q finance committee
Many subscriptions were made among
them one from Julius Abrahamson. who
save one-Qusrter of the cost Of the
SITE provided the congregat tion raised
the remainder this year. I.aymance an
nounced today that the sale had been
closed.
The FIRST Hebrew congregation was
organized in 1875. Its first synagogue
lu Fourteenth street near Harrison was
burned. The next edifice was occupied
~ Thirteenth and Clay streets, subse-
Quently being moved TO its present To-
cation al Twelfth and Castro streets.
Dr. 81 Friedlander has been rabbi of
the congregation for L years. The
organization has outgrown the old
syus gogue and expects TO carry for
ward its plans rapidly for a new house
Of worship.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
YOUTH FINED FOR PART
IN A FAMILY QUARREL
His Father Will Be Tried on
Like Charge

OAKLAND. Jan. I9.-Hal Brown. the
10 year old son OF H. z. Brown. a mem
Der Of the Salvation Army, was fined
SO by Police Judge Smith this morn
ing on a charge of battery preferred
by J. NJ Saufiey, a neighbor of the
Browns.
The police court proceedings were
the result OF a quarrel which arose
when young Brown accused Sauf7ev of
poisoning HIS dog. The two families
mixed in the street.
Mrs Saufey went TO the aid Of her
husband and had her arm broken. for
which she charged the elder Brown
with battery. That case will be tried
by a jury before Police Judge Smith
February /.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
JESSUP VOLUNTEERS
FOR PROBATION WORK
Will Assist in Aiding Boys Out
of Court

OAKLAND, Jan. 19.-George ". Jes-
sup was today appointed a volunteer
probation officer by Judge Wells, to
serve without pay. Jessup has been
doing probation work unoflcIally for
the last two years in conjunction with
the probation officers.
His work for the future will consist
chiefly OF what is known as unofficial
boys who are never brought into the
Juvenile court, The cases of these
boys are settled quietly outside OF
court
Most Of them are brought to the at
tention OF the probation workers by
che parents Of the children.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
PICkP0CKET is BALKED
BY INTENDED VICTIM
Three Suitcases and Plumbers
Supplies Are Stolen

OAKLAND. Jan. 19.-The attempt OF
d pickDocket TO steal his watch late
- iast night was foiled by Biajo Capalini
at 1903 Myrtle street. who reported the
cent today. Cspalini said that he
standing at the corner OF Twenty
and Myrtle streets when the
jostled him and reached for his
.i9cket Capalini felt the mans
and grabbed at his watch just as
l-ckpocket got hold Of the fob
intended victim showed the thief
and the culprit walked rapidly
uf sight
- York Of So Fiftv-second
.elt reported that three suit cases.
-atairing $50 worth of things. were
stolen last night from Woodman's hail.
=ts Eleventh streee.
BURGERS stol, 500 worth OF plumb
ers' supplies from a building at 1914
Broadway. owned by the Macdonald
real estate company.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
SUIT AGAINST TRACTION
co. is COMPROMISED

OAKLAND. Jan. Ie-A compromise
between the Oakland traction company
and Mary Ann Blewett was reached to-
day. Mrs. Blewett accepted $1,000 as
damages for injuries she sustained by
being struck by streetcar at Eighth
and Linden streets September II, 1908.
She sued for $12,500.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
PURSE SNATCHER FACES
CHARGE CT LARCENY
Accused Youth Will Ask Court
for Probation

OAKLAND. Jan. Is.-Frank Johnson.
"a Youth. VINO WAS run down and cap
turel after he had grabbed z purse
from Mrs. Eva Baker. wife Of Attorney
Harry Baker. in Webster street near
Fourteenth. was held for trial by Police
Judge Smith this morning on a cha rye
of grand larceny Bond is fixed at
s5.00o
Johnson has told the police that he
VIII plead guilty in the superior court
and ask FOR probation.
IF no other crimes are alleged against
The young man before his trial ends
the authorities may not oppose proba-
rion. johnson seemed to be needy when
he was arrested and investiga ton BY
The police has convinced them that the
prisoner is not the purse snatcher who
has robbed several other women in
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
DEFECTIVE STOVE PIPE
CAUSES LOSS OF HOME

BERKELEY. Jan. 19.-While baking
bread this morning Mrs. AliX Kinney OF
1890 Talbot street. West Berkeley. no.
ticed that the ceiling around the stove
pipe was ablaze. She ran out TO sum
mon the fire department. but her home
was destroyed before the arrival OF the
engines.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
SIX PATROLMEN WILL
BE ADDED TO THE FORCE

OAKLAND, Jan. 1s.-Six patrolmen
will probably be added to the police
force the first of February to. provide
more men for the patrolIing of the an
nexed district and for the increase of
the old town uniformed squad The
city council provided funds for this ad-
dition to the force after January in
the budget which was passed last year.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
SERIES OF LECTURES
AT DOMINICAN CONVENT
Prof. Martin FIaherty TO De-
liver Interesting Addresses
/ Special Dispolch q ~ Coll

SAN RAFAEL. Jan. Is.-what prom
ises 70 DC an interesting course Of lee
lures viii be begun at the Dominican
convent by Professor Martin Flaherty
OF the University Of California Friday
afternoon al 3.I5 o'clock
The first lecture viii be on the sub
fect OF "Biturgfcai and Church Plays"
The second. February (, Mystery and
Miracle Plays" February IS the lee
ture viii be on The Old Moralities."
and March IS, London Life in Shakes
pesre's Time
Besides the students Of the convent
the lectures viii attract large number
q society people here and in neighbor-
ing towns.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20

OFFICE Constructing Quzrtermaster. Fort Ma
son. San Francisco. CAL January 1s 1910
Sealed proposals. in triplcate. win be received
here untn II a. m February I. 1910 for con-
structing water and systems. including
grading. around officers quarters az Preside oc
San Francisco. California Plans and specihca-
tons and all necessary blanks and Information
obtained application here. deposit OF $40
VIII be required to insure return OF plans and
specifications Envelopes containing proposals -
be marked Proposals for water aud sewer svs-
TENS. Preside OF San Francisco = and addressed
TO MAJOR GEO. Mex WILLIAMSON. QuarteE-
master, y. s. A. 4
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
PROPOSALS

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING oUARrERsfAsrER
Fort Mason. San Francisco, Cal. December q.
loo0.-Scaled proposals. In frfDlicate. viii bs
received at this office until IL a N. JanuarT
q. 1870 and then opened In presence Of bldders
boilers pumps. reservoirs. dune and pine af
Preside OF San Francisco. Cal. In accoriarcs
Office The government reserves the right to
reject or accept any or all proposals or any oarr
thereof Plans and all necessary blanks and IN
forma ton can be obtained here. Envelopes con
tanning proposals should be endorsed Proposals
MAJOR GEO. Mex WILLIAMSON. 0uarter-
master. q. 3. A.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20

PREPARE FOR CoNvENTIoN-Alameda JAM
19.-The Adelphian club is making arrange
ments for the convention of the District Fed
Adelphian hail February Ii. Is and 10.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20

qAll broken down? Insom-
mia? Dyspepsia7 Feel like you are
on the verge of nervous prosration7
Maybe it is from overwork. maybe
1t is late hours---maybe Ii is some
thing else---in the last analysis,
however. these and kindred disor-
ders are due solely to derangement
OF the nervous system---yow nerves
need mending.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20

RAINFALL AT PETALUMA-Petaluma Jan 19
The official report of the rainfall TO date for
the season is Il. 10 inches. This insures good
crops for the year.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
The Best Cough Syrup Is
Easily Made at Home

You can make a full pint of
cough syrup in five minutes by
this recipe-enough to last a
family a long time-at a cost of
only 81 cents. 1t is not only
cheaper, but better, than the
cough medicines you buy. Its
taste is pleasant-children like
it. 1t stops obstinate coughs in
a hurry and is splendid for other
throat troubles.
GranuIated Sugar Syrup. .131z OF.
Flnex --.--------- II OF.
Put 21z OF. of Pinex in a pint
bottle and I'LL up with granu-
lated sugar syrup made as fol-
lows: Take a pint of granulAted
sugar. add Il pint of warm water
and stir about 2 minutes Take
a teaspoonful every one, two or
three hours.
This recipe will not work with
any Of the weaker pine prepara-
tions Use the real Pinex itself.
which is the most valuable con- =
centrated compound OF Norway
White Pine Extract. All drug
gists have ii, or can get II easily
on request.
Strained honey can be used in
stead of the syrup, and makes a
very fine honey and pine tar
cough syrup.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-20
q The Sure.t Nerve Mender,

- Inc ourest Nerve mender.
e This great formula combines in per.
feet balance the six most potent nerve
builders AID repairers known to medical
science Every erve specialist pre-
scribes these remedies separately or in
oiiierent com bln7tions. but COCEX is the
only prescription which includes them
All. and IN such form and proportion that
ezcn Ingredient performs its full part In
effectinga cure.
Every nerve sufferer should read our free book
II he Strenuous Life"-senf for the asking hV
Inc cnickasaw Chemical Co.. Memphis, Tenn
Money Refunded IL COcEx fails
Price S1-00 per box. Order By mail IL
fnconvenient to call For sale By
The Owl Drug Co. stores, 18th and
Mission. IT'S Market ST., TO Market St,
943 kearny st. Phelan bldg. Post st.
and Grant av.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
ROCKVILLE.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md. February IA. 1910.
Miss Pearl A. White and William Otto
Tyson, both Of Clarksburg. W. Va, were
married Lite Saturday afternoon in Rock
Vile by Rev. S. r. White of the Baptist
Church, the ceremony taking place at
the minister's home In the presence OF a
young man friend by whom they were
accompanied. Mr.. Tyson gave his age
as twenty-six and that of the young lady
ing runaways, but would not admit It,
The little party left for Washington,
where the bride has been visiting. imme-
diately after the ceremony.
A clay pigeon shoot under the auspices
Of the Rockville Gun Club was held here
Saturday afternoon. a large number Of
the county's best shots participating.
for. the winners being Harry Beard, sam
uel B. Wetherald. James P. B. Veirs,
william A. Godfrey. ....chaei Cummings
and Clay B. Edwards. Others who shot
were Stanley Wetherald. Cecil Allnutt.
j. w. Gates. Charles Gates. John w.
Mills. Harry G. Howes. Mr.. Bailey, p.
D. Gates and Bernard Green.
ty. was the defendant In trial before
Justice Of the Feace Edmonston here Sat-
urday She was charged by AL Cooper.
also of the Glen neiFhborhood, with as.
sault. Cooper exhibited badly bruised
face to prove that he had been struck,
but Mrs. Betteker explained that Cooper
came to her home under the influence Of
the house. and that in the scufie he was
hurt. Juetice Edmonston held she was
justified In acting as she did and dis
missed the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
oVER-EATlNG WORSE
THAN STARVATl
Seven Deaths Arise From This
Cause to One of Lack of Food.

A TRIAL PACKAGE OF STUARTS DYSPEP-
STA TABLETS SENT FREE.
An English medical observer claims that for
cue death to starvation there are seven from
overeating.
His investigation is appalling and leads one
TO believe that among the Anglo-Saxon race
over-eating is a national crime.
This investigation proves over.eating to be the
cause in ten cases out of twelve Of dyspepsia.
indigestion and stomach trouble.
These diseases bring on decay and decline Of
the other organs, and death ensues because of
an inability Of the system to furnish proper
pourishment to the dying and afflicted parts.
When one orer-eats. one exhausts the gastric
fluids, throws undgested food into the intestines,
where Ii creates poison and germ life and Is
finally absorbed in putrid state or thrown
from the system in decaying form.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will overcome the
i'll effects OF guttony and irregular ca ing. They
viii digest an abnormal amount OF food and will
not leave the stomach until everything has been
digested
4 single one grain ingredient OF these tablets
viii digest 1000 grains OF food and in this
proportion Is seen bow gluttony can be
moved
Make up your mind to try Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets for one week. Take tablet after eacn
meal and upon retiring at night. Every drug
gst carries them in stock: price. SOC. II you
have a druggist friend ask his opinion. Send US
Ecur name and address and we will send you
a trial package free by mail. Address F. A.
Stuart Co.. $50 Stuart bldg. Marshall. Mich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

postmasters, Influence and power" Gen.
Black told the committee, have been en-
tirely removed from the consideration Of
the commission. and we determine only
the relative fitness and the facilities the
candidates may have for doing the public
service. Whether he Is popular or I'M
popular is not passed upon"
Mr.. Tawney. chairman Of the commit
tee seemed much surprised. Then, no
matter how unpopular an applicant may
be in the community in which he lives
and with the people that he must serve.
he is given the position II he stands
highest and furnishes the best facilities
for transactihg the business?''
DIT, That's s., just Jus right" rejoined Gen.
animation list. that IL true 1 don't know
how you are going to help it,
WELL" asked Mr.. Tawney, with . grin.
do you think that that practice. followed
right along. would be conducive to bar
mony in the community in which q man
performs this service?
Mr.. Black replied that he didn't know.
II know that you do know" snapped
Mr.. Tawney.
7 think" Gen. Black corrected. gently.
but I do not know"
New Promotion Examination.
Gen. Black also made the statement
that for the last six months the civil
service commission. the Treasury Depart
ment and the collector Of customs At
New York have been working on the pre-
paration of a new promotion examination
designed to produce honest results In the
various custom houses Of the country.
According to Gen. Black the new exam
and, IL successful there, Will be extended
to the other custom houses as rapidly -
possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
DEATH OF MRS. BINNIX.
Had Been Resident Of Washington
for Sixty Years.

Mrs Sarah G. Binnix, widow of Edward
c. Binnix, died at o:25 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at her residence. $40 G
street northwest, after an illness Of
several weeks. Mrs. Binnix has resided in
Washington for the last sixty years. She
was one of the oldest members Of Sixth
Presbyterian Church, and was prominent
in charitable work.
Mrs. BinniX was born in Ireland eighty
eight years ago. She came to this coun-
try when small girl, to Baltimore, where
she was married, then moved to Wash
ington. Five children survive her-Mrs
George @. Gibson of New York, Mr.. Rob-
ert Binnix of Indiana, Mrs. Lawrence
Kicker. Edward and Thomas Binnix Of
Washington.
Funeral services will be held at $40 G
street southwest. thence to the Sixth
Presbyterian Church, at pm. Tuesday
Interment will be ats Congressional ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
ATTACKED BY NEGROES
OFFICER WITH PRISONER
MOBBED IN ANNAPOLIS.
Crowd Thought Attempt Was Be-
ing Made to Lynch Youth Ac-
cused of Assault.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. February 14.-Be-
lieving that an attempt was being made
to Lynch James Digges. fourteen-year-
old negro lad. accused of assau!ting the
five.year-old daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Dove Of Germantown, near An
napolis, James Baldwin, thirty-f1ve years
old. night watchman at the Jail. was set
upon by negro women and men here last
night. But for the timely arrival of city
police officers he might have been fatally
injured.
The negroes. and even the parents OF
the boy. who had asked to be saiely
guarded. were under q misapprehension,
as Mr. Baldwin was on the way to car
to take Digges to Baltimore for safekeep-
ing. This was finally done and although
the police made no arrests last night OF
Br. Baldwin's assailants, some Will
probably follow.
Talk Of Bynching.
The trouhle occurred in q neighbOrhood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
NEW EACH SEVEN YEARS
CHANGES IN CLASSIFIED CIVIL
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Gen. Black Makes Interesting State.
ment Before House Appropri-
ations Committee.

That old saying concerning government
clerks in the classified service. that few
die and none resign was given the lie
by Gen. Black, chairman of the civil
service commission, when he was before
the House committee on appropriations
the other day. He made the inter
esting statement that the personnel OF
the classified service changes every seven
years.
"Of the total Of $4,000 in the person
nel." he said. 'one-seventh changes every
year"
He added that the government en-
ployes in the classified service have in
creased from 1900 in 1888 to 234.94O at
the present time. OF the 161, 600 persons
examined last year, 10000 passed and
AZ, 900 were appointed. There are In adj
dition $4,000 government employees not
in the classified service.
Appointment of Postmasters.
Since the classification of fourtf.class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Michigan Club Dinner March 3.

The Michigan Social Club met in Pyth-
ian Temple Saturday evening. President
Burridge Wilson presided. The commit
tee appointed to draw up resolutions
upon the death of W. L. Agnew present.
ed its report. The resolutions were adopt
ed. The club decided to hold its annual
banquet March j. The entertainment
Saturday evening was in charge of Lewis
NJ. Miller. and consisted of piano duet
by Mrs W. T. Hebbard and daughter,
a German sketch by DIR. s. o. eraser,
piano so by Mrs. c. b Hebbard, half
hour of word pictures by d. E. Mcclure
and a piano solo by Miss Louise Youngs.
Refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
WILL RELATE EXPERIENCES.
Lieut.. Shackleton, Antarctic Elk
plorer, Will Lecture Here.

Sir Ernest H. Shackleton. the antarctic
explorer, who in January, 1909, reached a
point only Ill miles from the south pole.
will lecture under the auspices of the
National Geographic Society Saturday.
March 26, at Convention Hall. President
Taft has accepted the invitation of the
society to attend the lecture and present
10 Lieut. S(ackleton the Hubbard medal
which has }een awarded him by the geo.
graphic society.
Washington members of the society, of
cabinet and of both houses of Congress
and other distinguished persons are ex-
pected to be present.
Lieut.. Shackleton will spend April. May
and June in America, delivering lectures
on his antarctic experiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
FUNERAL OF JUDGE JONES.
Deceased, Aged Ninety-Five Years,
Long a Resident of This City.

The funeral services for Judge John
Penn Jones. who died last Friday at his
residence, 1890 18th street, took place this
afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Northmin-
ster Presbyterian Church. Rev. DIR. Will
son, pastor of the church, off1ciated, as
sisted by Rev. DR.. Kelly. Interment was
In Rock Creek cemetery.
Judge Jones was ninety-five years old.
He had lived in Washington since 1861,
when he came here to take a position in
the War Department. This he held until
ne was elghty-tWo years old, when he
resigned. Judge Jones was a. county
judge in Pennsylvania before he came
here. He is survived by two daughters,
Miss Gertrude Jones and Mrs. o. c.
Morse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Corniceworker Falls From a Roof.

Ernest w. Robey of 80 10th street
southeast, corniceworker, fell from the
roof of a building on Rock Creek Church
road this morning and was severely in
jured about the head and shoulders. He
was unconscious when picked up by
other workmen. He was taken to- Gar
field hospital, but regained consciousness
before reaching there. He seemed some
what batter later in the day, although
his condition is serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Why They Support Bryan.

Two interesting features of the straw
vote are the ballots cast for Bryan and
Pinchot. In many cases the editors give
their reasons for these ballots. Most OF
the forty who vote for Bryan say that
they do so because they do not approve
of the present policies Of the republican
party, although they voted for Taft at
the last presidential election. The Pinchot
vote. which appears in all but six Of the
states. is generally coupled with doubt
of the administrations forestry policy
Ballinger.
No compilation was made of second
choice, but a great many ballots gave
them. usually saying they were for Taft
as the situation stood at present, but
their second choice was Roosevelt, or
that they were for Roosevelt II he will
rum" or some other qualification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

The Scottish st. Andrews Society will
hold its annual banquet at the Raleigh
Wednesday evning at 8 o'clock. James
Cooper, pipe. major of the New York
Scottish Hiehlanders' Pipe Band. and w.
l.. Cockburn. the Scottish singer, will at
tend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Crowd Is Dispersed.

Lowman, not recognizing Baldwin as
the night Waterman. placed him under
arrest and nearly reached the station
house before realizing his mistake. In
the meantime Police Chief Oberry and
Patrolmen Jacobs and Norfolk arrived
and dispersed the negroes.
The attack occurred q few minutes be-
fore o'clock. Mr.. Baldwin was making
for the o'clock car. The AFFAIR thIeW
the negroes into a frenzy. but the omcers
soon Quelled the disturbance. and the
negro lad was taken from the home of a
negro named Brice. on Carroll street,
where he was placed after being snatched
from Waterman Baldwin, and was sent
to Baltimore on the o'clock car in Gus
tody OF Mr.. Baldwin and Patrolman Low
man.
The mother and father accompanied the
boy to Baltimore.
Ever since the negro attacked the little
Dove girl there had been much talk of
lynching him. and it was reported late
yesterday afternoon that a movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

near that In which the majority of negroes
in Annapolis live. There had been con-
siderable talk of lynching. and the county
officials yesterday decided to remove the
prisoner to Baltimore. Spying Baldwin
as he was quietly taking the boy to the
Maryland electric railway station. Mary
Digges, the mother. with several other
negro women. believing that the move to
lynch was under way, attacked Mr.. Bald
win near the railway station. mob
of negroes, women and men. gathered,
and there were cries of XIII him!
Mash his head in!' and other threats.
The timely arrival of Patrolman Low
man prevented serious results. MIR. Bald
win was struck several times over the
head and face, but escaped with bruises.