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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
FIREMEN HELPLESS
At HOTEL, FIRE
Absence of Water Mains on the
Alameda Marsh Gives
Flames Free Play

ALAMEDA, June S0.-Fire that origi-
mated from a kitchen range destroyed
the Union boarding and lodging house
at 2297 Webster street this morning at
9 o'clock. Owing to the fact that the
hotel was in a location without any
water mains and devoid of fire protec-
tion, the firemen from the alameda and
Oakland departments were forced to
stand by and watch the building burn.
In response to a telephone alarm
Captain Al Reichsrath of hose No.
drove to the hotel with combination
chemical engine and hose wagon. The
firemen had almost succeeded In eHtin-
gushing the blaze when the chemical
tank became exhausted. There was no
water to refill it and no fire hydrant
within three quarters of a mile. The
blaze broke out afresh and quickly en-
veloped the hotel, which was fiimsy
structure Of wood and corrugated iron.
Efforts were made to pump water Irom
the estuary, but these failed.
While the fire was in progress street
car travel into Oakland was suspended.
Local car lines were also tied UP for
an hour and a half when a trolley pole
in front of the hotel burned and fell,
breaking the feed cable supplying the
system there. Andrew Sandstrom and
o. A. Johnson received slight burns
while fighting the blaze.
The Union hotel was owned by A. d.
Wilson, vice president of the Security
bank and trust company of Oakland.
The building was valued at $4,000. II
was insured for $1,500. The contents
were insured for $1.400. The hotel was
conducted by Z. A. Sauer.
Mayor w. II. Noy, the city council,
the chamber of commerce and owners
of property near the Webster street
bridge vainly have endeavored to in
duce the Peoples water company to lay
a fire main into the district. AS re-
suit of the fire today it is expected that
the city government will again take UP
the fight
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
PROHIBITIONISTS WANT
MEADS FOR GOVERNOR
Oakland Teacher Will Repre-
sent Party at Polls

OAKLAND, June 30.-S. P. Meads,
principal Of the Cole grammar school,
viii be the prohibition candidate for
governor at the coming state cleo
tion. This announcement was made
today by James P. Wortendyke, state
chairman of the party.
Professor Meads has been one of the
most active prohibitionists in the state
for many years and has been promi-
nent in Alameda county campaigns.
The Meads family is now on a vaca-
tion at Ukiah. Friends of the nominee
are satisfied that he will take up the
fight
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN
BY OAKLAND CHAPTER
Y. NJ. J.. Names Delegates to the
Grand Council

OAKLAND, June 30.-Oaklsnd chap
ter No. 6. Young Mems Institute, has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Honorary chaplain. Rev. e p. Demp-
sey: chaplain. Rev. T. J. Kennedy
president. r. A. Knapp; first vice presi-
dent. r. N. Flynn; second vice presi-
dent. X. II. Blais; marshal. X. A
Mcdonald: recording secretary. A. n
Waters; corresponding secretary. II. ]
Fszaksrley; financial secretary, J.
Barr: treasurer, A. u. Gervais; inside
sentinel. n. II. Hoenisch; outside SEN
AeGeI. F. e. Ryl-en.
MWe executive committee Will be
Wed by D. r. Clifford, Fred a. Cul-
len and J. p. F'lsnnery. DR.. J. F
Slavich viii be medical examiner.
The chapter viii be represented al
the grand council to be held at Stock
ton August by II, J. FazakeTley, S. c
Cronin and r. A. Knapp.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
SCANDINAVIAN CHURCHES
TO HOLD CONFERENCE

OAKLAND. June 30.--A camp meet
ing and bible conference, including a
series of meetings that will last a
month. will be begun at Leona heights
Sunday morning by the Scandinavian
Methodist churches from the different
cities around the bay. Sunday meet
ings will be held at 1870 O'Clock in
the morning. 3 o'clock in the afternoon
and o'clock in the evening. Except
ing Saturdays, special meetings will
be held every day at O'clock in the
afternoon. Rev. A. E. Lind is chair
man of the committee in charge. The
choirs of the different churches, as
sisted by Miss Anna ZetterlanJ and
Miss Edith Herman. will sing.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
SIERRA CLUB STARTS
FOR KINGS CANYON

BERKELEY, June s0.-A delegation
Of Berkeleyans departed this afternoon
on the annual outing Of the Sierra club
for stay OF several weeks in the
Kings river canyon. The southern
California delegation OF several hun
dred viii join the camp on July 4. In
The party from this city were Prof. and
Mrs. J. \. le Conte, Rev. and Mrs E.
/. Parsons, William E. Colby, DR.. Edith
Brownsill, Miss Bertha Johnson. Miss
Anita Gompertz, Miss Nora Thomas,
Miss Katherine Jones and Miss Mary
Randall
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
CONFIRMED BICYCLE
THIEF is SENTENCED

OAKLAND, June 30.--Possessed with
an uncomfortable desire to steal bicy-
cles, John E. Martindale fell into the
clutches of the police few days after
he had been released from San Quentin
penitentiary, where he had served
three years for stealing bicycle.
Judge Ogden gave him a sentence of
two and a half years in Folsom today
Martindale stole several bicycles be-
fore he was sent to the penitentiary
the first time. Friends came to his
rescue by paying for the stolen wheels.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
AUTO RUNS DOWN MAN
BLINDED BY HEADLIGHT

BERKELEY, June 30.-Blinded by
the glaring headlight Of an automobile
driven by A. P. Conkling Of 1881 Vine
street, Charles Rahmag of 1908 Adeline
street could not run to place of
safety last night, but was struck by
the machine and injured at the corner
of Adeline and Fairview streets He
was taken to the Roosevelt hospital
and treated for a broken nose and
minor injuries.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
a4s sIlnuter Broom Rrondwar.,

And come trains only 20 minutes
Baltimore Park, Palm Hill and Balti-
more (Larkspur) Canyon are at Balti-
more station, AS minutes from Market
street" Fine service, beautiful scenery.
Lots and acreage of all sizes and pur-
pose. The home seeker will find a
1 home site combining beauty, seclusion
and every advantage. w l. Court
right $50 Market street. or Balti-
more station.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01

CHILD DRINKS KERosENE-Berkeley, June
3O-Only the most heroic medical treatment
saved the life of the 2 year old SOD Of Ser
geant Clarence ID. Lee of the police force,
after he drank a cup of kerosene. think
ii to be water, yesterday. DR.. Frank Wool
sey was summoned and worked over the child
for an hour before he said that all danger
was passed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
Fourth of July Schedule

The Northwestern PACING announces
that its electric trains and boats con-
Meeting herewith will run on sunday
schedule. The afternoon train to PolnI
REYES will leave San Francisco r:io
n m. instead of 5:45. On Sonoma val
lev Branch there will be two trains re-
turning to the city, starting from Glen
Ellen at 3:15 and 500 p. m. All other
trains this date will run on week oaH
tire Week end excursion tickets will
be honored for return trip up 70 and IN
Guiding Tuesday. July 5th. 1910
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01

SAVAGE DOG sToLEN-oakland. June 30.-On
his return from a trip TO Niles TO-DAY. =
Christepsep superintendent of the estate OF
louis Rosenfeld. the San Francisco coal mer,
chant discovered that a burglar VINO usu ,
broken into his home at Seavier and Lincoln
avenues had not only carried away s4OO worth
Of Jewels but had also taken the supposed
ferocious bull dog left TO guard the place
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
AVIATOR DASHED
TO EARTH in GALE
F. H. johnson Attempts BipIane
Flights at EmeryviIIe in Face
of Strong Wind

OAKLAND, June 3O.-Two short
at the Emeryville racetrack today by
T. H. Johnson. the San Rafael mil
liOnsire aviator. who took a prominent
part in the recent aviation meet at
Alameda. Johnson drove the craft at
heights varying from IS TO 50 feet, but
was prevented from making any
lengthy fight by q strong onshore
wind. During his last attempt he was
dashed to the ground. but escaped with
out injury. The steering gear and a
rear plane brace were smashed by the
fall Further attempts to drive the
bipiane were postponed until more
favorable weather conditions set in.
Johnson made his first flight about
noon. when a successful start was made
from the center of the field. The craft
rose easily into the air. reaching a
height Of Is feet. about 100 yards from
the start. AS johnson attempted to
soar higher he was caught by a gale,
and il was Impossible TO control the
machine.
About an hour later second flight
was made. with the wind somewhat
sbsteo. The aviator circleo around
the field for a few minutes and then
endeavored to rise so feet above the
ground, but the craft was again caught
in the gale and dashed TO the ground.
Although shaken somewhat, Johnson
sustained no injuries, but the damage
10 the machine viii not be repaired
before tomorrow morning.
- C. ". Nosmer, the San Francisco avi-
stor. who was to have made a flight
across the bay 10 San Francisco and
return today. was unable to do so on
account OF the wind The two flights
by johnson were made in Vosmer's BIZ
plane. Tosmer intends TO fly across
the bay tomorrow morning at O'Clock.
McCurdy's Machine Wrecked
AVIATION PARK. LAKESIDE. Que
bee. June 30.-The McCurdy brothers,
in attempting q trial flight at the in
ternstionsl aviation meet today,
wrecked. their machine. Badreck No. 2.
The motor stopped suddenly when the
machine. in charge OF John McCurdy.
was flying about 80 feet above ground.
The machine dropped into a field near
the park The planes were badly
smashed and the motor was damaged,
Isn't McCurdy escaped uninJured.
Puzzle for Educators
ANN ARBOR, Mich, June 30.-Deliv-
ering the annual commencement ora
tion today al the University of Mich
igsn. President William II. p. Faunne
OF Brown university referred 10 aerial
navigation as the latest example Of
new conditions calling for q readjust-
ment' OF long established ideas. and
said IL was a puzzling problem to de-
eide just what education was needed
10 ht young people for such changing
times.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
MANZANITA HALL

SCHOOL FOR BOYS, PAL0 ALTO, CAL
Prepares for college and technical school
Eighteenth year opens August Goth.
W. A. SHEDD, Head Master.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
PoLYTECHNIC BUSINESS COLLEGE

And School Of shorthand and Typewrlting, OAK
land CAL Cine. stock S100.o00} California >
Greatest Business Training School. Finest buiis-
ing and equipment in America Write for free
eataIog. Come to Oakland for business education
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-01
ANDERSON ACADEMY

.. r. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
(For Boys) 2264 California ST. GEO. BATES
founder Fall term opens August LIST. Grad
yates admitted to the Universities upon recon-
mendaton OF the Faculty.
h. j. BELLING, Phi D.. Principal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-08-12
To h Public.

1 desire to say hat when l took the
agency far Zemo. it was after a thor
ough investigation as to the merit and
curative properties of this remedy for
c zema, pimples and dandruf. l frankly
admit that Zemo has far exceeeed my
expectations as a cure for skin dis
eases. l am pleased to state that l
shall continue the agency as Zemo gives
the best satisfaction of any similar
remedy l have ever sold. My custom
ers like Zemo because it is a clean, veg
etable liquid for external use. Zemo
cures by drawing to the surface of the
skin and destroying the germ life that
causes the disease, leaving the skin
clean and healthy. 1t does uot soil the
clothing or linens and can be used
freely on infants.
We will give a booklet on skin dis
eases and explain to any person how
they can be cured at home of any form
of skin or scalp disease by this clean
scientific preparation
L. N. CHANDLER. Druggist.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-08-12
Notice to Creditors.

Letters of administration upon
the estate of James Barry, deceased,
were granted this day In the Chan
Gerry Court of Lefore county. MIS-
sissippi, to E. NJ. Purcell. There
fore, all persons having claims
against said estate-are n squared 10
present the same to the clerk OF
said court and have them registered
probated and allowed, within one
year from thia date or they will be
forever barred. Witness my sigma
ture and the seal of said court, this
the 4th day of August, 1910
E. u. PURCELL,
Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-08-12
Wanted.

Position as manager on large cot
ton plantation for the year 1911.
Married, and As years of age; IS
years experience. Will only accept
position with good salary, and well
located for a married man. Have
reason for making change. Can re-
tain present position as long as l
wish it; in present position for the
past five years; three thousand
acres in cultivation. Was never
discharged from any position held
by me. O. K.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-08-12
TIE NExI PROBABLE STATE.

Alaska will probably be the next
state created. The census of the
territory shows 10 a greater popu-
lation than that of many other
states when admitted to the union.
In a current weekly publication
there appears a series Of articles on
Alaska.
So far away, few people realize
the wonderful p~ossibilitie of the
country. No one believes that the
temperature of the Alaskan capital
during the months of winter is just
the same as the temperature at tho
Washington capital.
There are gardens blooming
through the summer as beautiful as
tho gardens of our public parks.
There are vegetables, grown in the
shadow of the snow-clad mountains
that farmers in our Southern states
protect for the early markets.
The grain fields of Alaska are
most wonderful in the world. Oats
and wheat grow without cultivation.
They are cultivated, it is true, but
cultivation is scarcely necessary.
The winters in parts Of Alaska
are more severe than in other parts,
but the air is so dry and health.glv-
ing that even school children miss
few days in winter because Of colds
or fever.
The most significant feature of
the Alaskan climate IS shown In the
Government health report. Invalids
soon recover there, and after accllm-
ated there is 50 little sickness that
doctors are finding it difficult to es-
tablish a lucrative practice.
No one associates roses with AL
aska, nor sunfowers and carana-
tons, nor delicate ferns and veget-
ables. All are to be found in abun-
dandance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-08-12
Popular Low Fare Excursion
via the Southern Railway company in
Mississippi, August 18th, 1910, to
AND RETURN.

Greatly reduced fares to many other
points, ,.also. Tickets on sale August 13,
limited, returning to reach original
starting point not later than August IS,
1910. Fol- further particulars and tick
cts, apply to the nearest agent of the
Southern Railway Co. in Mississippi.
81. E. Jones, Jr., Columbus, Miss. John
NJ Beall, G p A, st. Louis, Mo.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-08-12
= IL Lots For Sale.

In North Greenwood on Bell avenue.
Good reason for selling. Apply t
P. B. DENNIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-16
THEATRICAL NOTES.

The musical comedy. Three Twins, be-
gins a limited engagement this evening NJ
the New York Theatre. Governor Gil
christ of Florida, Miss Elizabeth Fleming,
who christened the battleship Florida, and
the other members of the party which came
to attend the launching, will be the guests
of honor at to-night's performance. Cliff
ton Crawford will have appeared in Three
Twins" one thousand times before the end
of the present engagement
Rehearsals for the all star production of
1.-THE Mikado," under the management of the
shuberts and William A Brady, will begin
this morning at the Casino Theatre, under
the direction of Joseph Herbert and Will
lam Wilson. Mr. Herbert was the Ko-Ko
In the original production of the opera in
this country. and played the title role dur
ing the first New York run Of the piece at
the Union Square Theatre.
The management of the Columbia Thea
ire announced yesterday that on May 80
Hurtig & Seamon's Bowery Burlesquers
would play return engagement at that
theatre. presenting a burlesque on Ma
dame X under the name of Madame
Xcuse Me" Frank Dupre is the author Of
the burIesque. Hurtig & Seamon will pro-
vide q replica of the scenery now on view
at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
Hammerstein's roof garden will open On
May 80, and the special feature a bur
lesque on Madame X'' called Madame TO-
will be presented by Bedini and Arthur, as
sisted by large company. Mile. Polaire,
''the ugliest woman in the world" has been
unable to obtain her release from contracts
calling for her appearance abroad, and Will
not appear at the roof garden until the
week of June s.
There will be a comet party on the roof
of the Casino Theatre afte- Wednesday
nights performance of The Chocolate Sol
der invitations having been extended 70
all the players under the management of The
shuberts, Lew Fields. William A. Brady.
Llebler & Co, Fred C. Whitney and Daniel
v Arthur who are now in the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-16
FETE WILL CLOSE FAIR
Player Folk in Virginia Reel
Last Night Bargains.

The closing of the Actors Fund Fair to-
night will be filed with the real carnlVai
spirft unless the plans of the management
go aury It is planned to wind up with
picturesque Virginia reel, in which all the
stage folk will participate. The fair viii
be kept open until after midnight, so that
all the actors and actresses in the city may
come and Join in the final frolic. ManyIor
the men and women are expected to come
in costume. Some of the managers an
nounced yesterday that they would endeaVor
TO cut their performances from fifteen min
utes to half an hour: so that the audiences
and the players could attend the closing or
the fete
Although the buying has been fairly
heavy during the week. more than $4,000
worth of goods still remain to be disposed
Of Everything of a salable nature left
after Ii o'clock will be auctioned off for
what it will bring. Leading actors will be
the auctioneers at the various booths.
among them Francis Wilson, William H.
Crane, De Wolf Hopper. Charles Cherry,
Cyril Scott, Wilton Lackaye. G. P. Hunt
lev. RAYMOND Hitchcock, Fred Stone, Dave
Montgomery, Donald Brian, Jack Barry
more. and H. B. Warner.
There have been many requests to keep
the fair open another day or two, but
Charles Burnhams the general manager,
said it was his determination to close
tonight The women and men, too,
who have so pluckiIy remained on duty
from noon until midnight all during the
week are tired out" he said, land 1 am
determined that the fair end tomorrow
night. for the workers cannot stand the
strain longer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-16
GUSTAV H. SCHWAB BETTER
Suffers a Nervous Breakdown
as Result Of Overwork.

Gustav II. Schwab. Representatives N
America of the North German Lleyd Line.
has suffered from nervous breakdown. and
is az present recuperating in the country.
Mr. Schwab. besides his arduous duties
as head OF the steamship line in this cc7In-
try. is interested in woollen manufacturing
ami is connected with various civic organi-
cations and phIlanthropic enterprises His
manifold activities. added 20 the fact that
Mrs Schwab has been III for some time.
brought on insomnia, and the sleepiess
nights combined with busy Gays seriously
affected his nervous system. His pnyst-
clans prescribed complete rest and quiet
About five weeks ago he left his work ar
the Office and spent some time at hts eoun-
try home in Scarborough. but later he went
to the home of his brother, who is a TaIs
professor. ar New Haven
Mrs Schwab and other members OF tho
family were at Palm Beach. and. a. the -e-
guest OF the patient himself they were rot
Informed Of the serious condition Of M
Schwab until their return 10 the city on
Saturday
So alarming were the reports concsrnins
Mr.. Schwab's condition that Dr. z. G. Jane
way. his physician. at the request OF the
family. who were being deluged by per-
sistent inquiries. gave out the following
statement:
Mr.. Schwab has, as the result Of over
work and consequent nervous fatigue. been
advised 70 take complete rest from bust
ness in the country for time. This he Is
now doing. and as a result he Is already
showing considerable improvement"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-16
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS

A prominent churchman from the West
had occa sion recently to visit New York
and stop a few days. Writing of his expe-
Tiences to- his wife at home, he said: New
York is a great city, but I do wish I had
come here before / was converted" He
who left a keely institute after a week $
treatment for fear that he would be cured
Nashville American
New York society women are fasting for
the purpose OF reducing their weight and
irt,rroving their health. IL will be a ter
rihle blow TO the proprietoTs of some of
the high class restaurants If this sort OF
thing becomes the latest fashion.-Chicago
Record Herald.
When the operatic stars sang in the
federal prison in Atlanta many OF New
Works prominent fnanciers were In at
tendance. They had nothing better in
sight-Birmingham tAla.) Age-Herald.
The Cd District of New York has paid
IS Isl, G37 AZ as It's share of the corporation
tax No wonder II doubts the constitution
ality OF the law.-Indianapolis News.
A play has been found that was too
tough for New York. Wonder what Il
could have been?-Omahe Bee.
Mayer Gayner calls attention to the fact
that he, too, split rails in his youth. He
remarks. also, that the fences he built
still stand Now for new fences.--Boston
Advertiser.
we see nothing strange in the fact that
a man lost 90 400 in a New York hotel II
is one Of the cardinal principles of New
York hostleries 10 separate man from
his money.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-16
THEATRE WAR HOLDS STAGE
Professional Circles Look Upon
It as Blow to Syndicate.

The action of a number of the most
prominent theatrical managers in resigning
from the National Theatrical Producing
Mana gers Association as an incident in the
movement for the open door" policy which
the Independents are fighting to establish
in booking attractions in the theatres
throughout the country. was the principal
topic OF discussion in theatrical circles yes
terday. Representatives Of the National
Theatre Owners Association, which was re-
Gently organized with John Cort as presi-
dent as q vehicle in which to carry the
bookings of the independents of the various
circuits, declared yesterday that they con-
trolled approximately sixteen hundred the
aires from coast TO coast. and that the dis
solution of the so-caled syndicate was
practically accomplished
A statement issued from the office of Mr..
Cort last night declared that he and his
associates felt assured of success in the or
ganization's determined fight to induce all
producing managers to play their attrac-
tons independently, and that ii was expect
ed within a few days several of the proni-
nent producers who heretofore have been
aligned with the opposition would come
into the fold of the new organization.
''Theatregoers throughout the country can
feel assured of an almost entirely new line
Of attractions the coming season.. the
statement continued. "as the National The
atre Owners Association is absolutely in
dependent of all factions and many stars
and plays-distinctly New York successes
of the last two years-wfll visit the vast
territory controlled by the organization.
from which they have been barred by the
policy that has existed in the manipulation
of theatrical affairs in the past
The remaining members Of the National
Theatrical Producing Managers Associa-
ton are allies of the Shuberts, who now
will be reinstated in that organization all
the members of which. it is said, Intend 10
withdraw their BOOKINGS from the syndi-
cate and book their attractions indepen-
IDENTIFY in the future.