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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19
For Lieut.. Col. Ames Is
Ordered for Misconduct.
Sequel 10 Inquiry on Suicide
Otsueut. JanAey.
Alleged Suicide Quarreled With
Wife Over Gift to Ames.

Manila, May 1S.-Upon instructions
from Washington. Lieut. Col. Robert
+. Ames was today confined to quar-
tiers and will be courtmartialled on
charges Of conduct unbecoming an Of
flee and to the prejudice of military
discipline This is a sequel to the in
vestigation of the circumstances which
led tieut. Clarence M. Janney of the
18th Infantry, U. S. A., to take his
life following dinner party at the
home of Ames at Fort William Nc
" Kinley. The suicides wife remains at
the fort and will probably be the chief
witness at the courtmartial. The trag-
ic death of Janney created sensa-
tion in army circles.
A Filipino coroner and an army
board of inquiry reported to Mai Gen.
VIM. r. Carter, commanding the de-
partment of LuZon, that Janney com :
mitted suicide. After examining the
findings the general returned the same
to the board with instructions that 1t
obtain additional testimony covering
certain features of the case. No fur
ther developments were made pubic
until the receipt of the instructions
from Washington today.
Janney's death occurred on the night
of March IL last. on that evening jan
ney and his wife attended dinner
given by Ames. Captain William IL.
Jordan Of the 18th Infantry completed
the party.
According to the testimony of the
witnesses as taken by the board, Lieut..
Janney and his wife quarrcled during
the evening. Janney recognized IN the
home of his friend q champagne cool
er, which had belonged to him but
which Mrs. Janney had given suisse
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19

Providence, r. l., May 1S.-One hun
dred and forty-seven Rhode Island
delegates in charge of W. B. Wilson,
general aecfetary of the Rhode Is
land Sunday School Association left
this city t0dav for washington where
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19
PRESIDENT TAFT SPEAKER.
Will Deliver Address at 25th Anniver'
sary of Bryn Mawr College.

Philadelphia. May 1S.-President Tait
will make the annual address at the
commencement exercises at bryh
Mawr College June 2. The occasion
will mark the 25th anniversary OF the
college and the completion Of S5oo,oo'
endowment. The President is expected
to speak on "Woman's College Educa-
tion''
Miss Helen Taft, the PRESIDENTS
daughter, is a student at Bryn Mawr.
but will not graduate until next year,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19
REcoNsrRucrloNs IN CHURCH
General Topic Of Opening Meeting
Massachusetts Congresationalists.

Springfield. Mass, May 1S.-Three
addresses. all on the general topic of
the Suggested Reconstruc-
tons in the Church" We're delivered at
today's opening session of the 10Sth
annual meeting Of the General Associa-
ton of Congregational churches of
Massachusetts,. Rev. Daniel Evans,
professor at Andover Seminary; Rey.
Henry Q. Hannum of Holyoke. and
Rev. Allan c. Ferring. were the speak
ers.
The 11th annual meeting of the
Massachusetts Home Missionary So
ciety was held in the afternoon. An
other session of the regular conference
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19
STEAMER CAPSiZES
But the 1926 Passengers are Rescued
Not Life Lost.

Kansas City, kas., May 1s.-The
Uncle SAM" an excursion steamer
plying up the river from this city, cap
sized in mid-stream this afternoon.
The 125 passengers We're rescued.
The steamed headed for the shore.
but sank before reaching safety Many
of the passengers jumped into the wa
ter and We're rescued by the boats and
crew and boatmen from shore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19

Washington, May 1S.-Information re-
ceived here today confirms the report
from Lima that the United States, Ar
gentina and Brazil will mediate between
Peru and Ecuador to prevent hostilites.
While no official acceptance has been
received, it is not doubted that both Ec-
uador and Peru will concur.
Official assurances from Chill promising
to lend influence to the mediation of the
United States. Argentina and Brazil have
been received by the state department
which now feels that the mode of media
,tion suggested to both Ecuador and Peru
provides an honorable method of avoid
ing a needless war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19

they win attend the worlds sixth an
nual Sunday School Convention, which
will convene in that city Thursday. At
first it was intended that the delegates
from this state would join the other
New England delegates in Boston but
1t was finally decided to go directly
to Washington from here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19
FIRE AT DETROIT.
Three Sets Of Farm Buildings Burned
Loss About $4,000.

Detroit. Me-, May 1s.-Three sets of
farm buildings, having total value
of $4,000, were. burned today. An eff
hall and other buildings on the oppo-
site side of the street. The buildings
We're owned by Mrs. Lizzie Giles,
George Harris and Mrs. Richard Drake
Most of the furniture was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19

The strike at the Bethlehem, Pa.
Steel Works, which had been in pro-
gress since Feb. 4, was officially de-
clared off Wednesday at a meeting OF
the executive committee of the strik-
ers in South Bethlehem. The principal
concession made by the company is
that hereafter overtime and Sunday
work shall be optional with the men,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-05-19
MEDIATION ACCEPTED.
Unied States, Brazil and Argentina
Will Settle Ecuador Trouble.

Lima, Peru. May 1S.-It is reported that
the cabinet at a meeting has decided to
accept a proposal from the United States.
Brazil and Argentina for joint mediation
in the boundary dispute between Peru
and Ecuador. which has brought the two
republics to the verge of war.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING FRANCISCO
GIRL HEROINE OF
THRILLING RESCUE
Miss Gertrude Adams Saves
Berkeley Maid From Dr0wn=
ing in Br0Okdale Creek

BERKELEY, July 23.-The heroism
of Miss Gertrude Adams, an Oakland
girl, prevented Miss Mildred Blohm of
1909 Arch street from being drowned
while swimming in a creek at Brook
dale in the Santa Cruz mountains
Word of the narrow escape from death
a few days ago by Miss Blohm, who is
well known in the younger set here,
has just been received in this city from
the Blohms, who are spending their
vacation in the mountains.
At the time of the rescue Miss Blohm
had started to cross the creek. but
lost courage in the deepest part of
the stream and with a cry of terror
sank out of sight
Her father and mother saw the girl
sink and shouted to the swimmers to
go to her rescue. Miss Adams was
nearest, and with quick strokes reached
the spot and seized Miss Blohm by the
hair. She was easily towed to safety.
Miss Blohm rapidly recovered from
the experience and heartily thanked her
rescuer. She is the daughter of c. H.
Blohm of the firm of Threlkeld, Blohm
& Co, whose offices are at 45 Hubbell
street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
.GARBEDINNIGHTIES
GIRLS Fight FIRE
Plucky ucket Brigade at Y. w.
6. A. Saves Building From
Serious Damage

OAKLAND, July ga fire of un-
known origin, which started early this
morning on the second floor of the
boarding apartments of the Young
Women's Christian association, 1424
Franklin street, threatening to destroy
the building, was extinguished by a
score of pretty young girls, who. at
tired in their night robes, formed a
bucket brigade and fought the blaze by
carrying water from the kitchen sink
on the floor below.
Miss Mildred Crimmon and Miss Lii
liam Francis, who were fighting the fire
with wet blankets, were almost over
come by the smoke and heat, but were
not injured.
The discovery of the fire was made
by Miss Lillian Francis. who awoke in
her room to find it filing with smoke.
She heard the cracking of flames in
the room adjoining. Miss Della Lund-
gren, in whose room the blaze started.
was sleeping with Miss Crimmon in the
room next door at the time.
Miss Francis awoke Miss Margaret
Walker, secretary of the association,
who reused the other young women
from their slumbers, formed the bri-
gadee and conducted the fight against
the flames The confagration was ex-
tinguished before it was found neces-
sary to send in an alarm. The damage
was about $500.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
COUNTRY FAIR TO
SWELL FINANCES
Native Sons and Daughters of
Oakland Combine to Give
Rural Entertainment

OAKLAND, July 23.-In order tc
raise funds for the Admission day cele-
bration in San Francisco a country fair
WILL be given by Athens parlor No
1s5, N. s. 6. W.. and Aloha parlor No
los, n. D. G. W., August II and 1S. al
the Piedmont skatin grink, Twenty
fourth street and Oakland avenue.
Preparations are now being made by
the committees from both parlors tc
make the affair a financial and social
success Many booths and concessions
VIII be arranged and an attractive
program is being prepared. A large
attendance is expected.
The other parlors of Alameda county
are planning affairs with the same
end in view.
The following committees are in
charge of the coming fair:
Arrangements-Josep Biven, V. S. Durpee
Eugene Stachler c. NJ. Lansten. j. s. Nunes
George Rier. j. A. Baker, Dr.. +. G. kleeman
Charles Keiser, c. W. Fairchid E. S. Babue
F. J. Doling. ]. P. Fieberling.
Finance. F. Garrison, f. w. Anderson, j.
LIE Count.
Pubicity-Roy Crossman, E. t. Biven, G. f
Catett, c. F. Volker. W. g.. Dyer.
Advertising and printing l. Gishard, G. H
Cone, L. H. Rewig. F. l.. Bullock, H. IA Hansen
Concessions-W. FL. Wollard, F. j. klink
E. G. Buswell, T. W. Flanagan. W. Mouderi
E. Norten, George Woernicke, v. Mccarthy
Special events-C. F. Corrigan, G. lngersoli
H. L. Kornahrens. A. W. Rittig, J. P. Lutgen
D. Reynolds. N r White, II. r. Williams.
Dances-C. C. Cole Mrs. G. W. Fairchild
Mrs. Minnie Taber, Mrs. NJ. Martin, Mrs. e.
Louise Wyckoff Mrs. A. L. Frick, Miss A. Alex-
ander Miss Sunkle, E. L. Jackson and J. P.
Martin
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
RITUAL TASK TOO
MUCH FOR OFFICER
Native Daughter Succumbs to
Nervous PrOstratiOn as Re-
suit of Mental Strain

BERKELEY. July 23.-The necessity
of learning many pages of the ritual of
her new Office of district deputy grand
president has resulted in severe ILL
ness to Miss Sophie Nicholson, popular
in Native Daughter circles, and she is
recovering from an attack of nervous
prostration.
Miss Nicholson is past president of
Berkeley parlor No. $50, Native Daugh-
ters of the Golden West, and she was
recently named as district deputy
grand president with jurisdiction as
installing officer over Fruitvale, Aloha
and Piedmont chapters of the organi-
cation.
With her characteristic vigor she
commenced the task of studying the
ritual, which meant many hours of
hard mental effort sIn doing SO she
overtaXed her nerves, and as a result
was confined to her bed for several
days this week.
Miss Nicholson has, however, recov-
cred from the nervous shock and is
able to leave her home, although she
is still weak from the mental strain.
At the installation of officers of
Fruitvale chapter held last week Miss
Nicholson recited the ritual without a
flaw and her feat is. regarded as COM
mendable considering the short time
she spent in studying it
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
YOUTHFUL SOLDIERS
TASTE OF ARMY LIFE
Municipal Cadets March t6
Scene of ManeuyerS

OAKLAND, July 23.-Forming in true
comprising three companies, number
ing in all 200, left Bushrod park at 8
o'clock this morning on their march to
Redwood peak and back.
The cadets were accompanied by Ma
jor Ray Campbell, commanding; George
E. Dickie, superintendent of play
grounds, and Ebert Vail, director of the
Bushrod playground, under whose su-
pervision they are to taste of regular
army camp life, and go through all the
different experiences attending a war
campaign.
The youthful soldiers camped a Red
wood canyon for luncheon today. Fires
were built, provisions were secured and
the little camp made merry over a
wholesome meal cooked by sturdy little
soldiers. The camp presented a realistic
military sight.
After the evening mess" pickets were
posted around the camp. and the three
companies of young warriors sank into
slumber under a blue canopy. Tomor-
row morning the march will continue,
and in the forenoon the cadets will en-
gage in a sham battle, target practice
and military maneuvers. Probation
Officer Ruess furnished the camping
outfit and the street department appro-
priated the use of a four horse wagon
for hauling both outfit and provisions.
The companies will return to Bushrod
park late tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
REMAINS OF BUSINESS
MAN SHIPPED HOME
Body of Solomon Kahn Brought
Back From Holland

OAKLAND. July 23.-The body OF
Solomon Kahn, former senior partner
Of the firm Of Kahn Brothers of Oak
land. who died July Il at Amsterdam
Holland, following a lingering illness
has been shipped home in the steamer
Amsterdam. The remains were accom-
panied by Mrs. Solomon Kahn and
Henrietta and Irving Kahn, daughter
and son Of the decedent. The funeral
win be held at the family residence
669 Oakland avenue.
Kahn and his daughter left Oakland
May for Europe. where they were
ioined later by Mrs. Kahn and his SON
The family then commenced a pleasure
tour. the object of which was to re-
store Kahn's falling health. Reports
were received from time TO time that
his condition was improving and his
sudden death shocked not only rela-
fives and friends, but merchants and
businessmen of the entire community.
He was held in the highest esteem.
Hosts of businessmen of this city
have sent messages of sympathy to the
bereaved family and many commercial
bodies have passed fitting resolutions
honoring the dead merchants memory
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
BALDWIN DESERTS
BALLOON TO FLY
Successful Trip Creates Desire
TO Be "Birdman"

ALAMEDA, July 23.-Ivy Baldwin.
veteran baIloonist, is now a "birdman.'
He has given up the big gasbag for
the flying machine This morning the
former aeronaut scared in q biplane for
nearly half a mile over the stretch of
beach off the south side, east of the
old Neptune gardens.
Witnesses of the flight say that the
noted balloonist handled his air craft
with remarkable skill, considering that
Baldwin only recently started TO
break in" as an aviator. For some
weeks past Baldwin has been expert
menting with his flying apparatus,
which is a biplane built on lines SINH
lar to the Curtiss machine, and equipped
with a Hall engine.
For his tryOuts Baldwin selected the
south side beach, the same area over
which Colonel Frank Johnson, the mill
lionaire "birdnan,' gave number of
successful exhibitions two months ago.
Baldwin made his trial trips in the
early morning hours in the presence OF
a few friends.
The former balloonist intends, when
he has become more adept at driving
his heavier than air machine. to give
public exhibitions. Baldwin figures
that his long experience as an aero
naut has given him a knowledge of the
behavior Of air currents that will prove
Vluable to him as an aviator.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Wife finds dead
HUSBAND ON RAILS
John Peres, Pioneer Ranchman,
Struck by Train Near
Home at Richmond

RICHMOND. July 23.-Mrs. John
Peres. with her son, John j. Peres Jry
came upon the body of her husband.
John Peres. a pioneer wealthy rancher
Of this city, this afternoon lying on the
Santa Fe railroad tracks a short dis
tance from the Peres home in North
Richmond The aged man had been
struck and killed by an outbound pas
senger train while he was crossing the
tracks on the way to make daily call
on the McGanns, his neighbors.
Young Peres had seen the body on
the tracks and suggested to his mother
that they drive out and look at 1t.
Neither parent nor son had the slight
est intimation that the corpse was
that Of their relative, who only a short
time before had left his home to take
his daily exercise in the open air
Mrs. Peres was prostrated by the
shock and was removed at once to her
home, where she was attended by ply
sicians. The body was taken in charge
by the coroner.
The elder Peres some time ago was
stricken with paralysis. He went to
New Jersey and then to Chicago in
search of relief. Two weeks ago he re-
turned, slightly improved. Since his re-
turn the old man had been accustomed
10 take a walk from his home across
the tracks TO the McGanns' home. His
hearing was bad. and it is supposed
that he failed to observe the approach
ing train in time to avoid being struck.
Peres settled many years ago on a
farm, which became valuable as the
city Of Richmond developed near his
holdings. Recently he sold 12z acres
A., II, ste al
company's works. Peres was about 67
years old and native Of Portugal He
was for years a school trustee in this
district and was highly respected.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
TO
Hold RECEPTION
Missionary Union to Give Well
come to Miss Marian Wood
bury of New York

OAKLAND. July 2S.-Miss Marian
Woodbury.. a member of the board of
home missions of New York city, will
be the guest of honor at reception
which will be held Tuesday AFTERNOON
at the First Congregational church
parlors. The womens home mission
airy union will be hostesses-
Milton S. Perry. a member of the
Garrett biblical Institute faculty of
Evanston. H.. will preach July 81 az,
the First Methodist church
Rev. Edwin F. Hallenbeck, ID. D..
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
of San Diego. will preach especially to
men Sunday evening at the First Pres
byterian church Doctor Hallenbeck
was formerly pastor of the Fifth ave
nue. Presbyterian church of New York
city.
A union service for young people will
be held Sunday afternoon at 6;19
o'clock at the First congregational
church chapel
A farewell service to Prof. E. S. Gar
diner and Mrs. Gardiner will be held
Sunday morning at Calvary Baptist
church. Professor Gardiner, who was
a member of California college faculty,
has accepted post of instructor in
English at McMinnviIle college, Nc
Minnville. Ore.
Rev. Alfred f. Street, pastor of
Emmanuel Presbyterian church. will
deliver an address on China Sunday
morning. He will wear the native Chi
nese costume
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Suburban Brevities

BERKELEYANS ARE DELEGATES Berkeley,
July BE. Q. Tnrner,- former superintendent
Of streets and George Stoddard departed to-
night for Portland, where they will attend
the meeting of the head camp Of the Wood
men Of the World. Pacific jurisdiction, as
delegates from the local camps.
PASTOR RECEIVES oFFER-Alameda. July %.
Rev. George 7. Meeker. pastor of the First
Christian church. has been offered the superin-
tendency of the missions of the Christian
church in California. He has the offer under
consideration. He recently TO the local
pulpit from Petaluma.
CLERK LOSES FINGERS-Oakland July 23-
E. Berringer, 6572 Manila street, employed
clerk by Hale Brothers. lost three fin
gers Of his left hand this morning when an
iron door fell from the sidewalk into tbe
basement, where he was standing on the side
walk elevator. and struck him. He was
taken TO the receiving hospital.
JEWELS AND PLUME sToLEN-OakIand July
23.-The home of Mrs. Pearl Mcdaniel no
Pine street. was entered last night by a
burglar. who stole coin and jewelry worth
$50. Leo Dixon. 1876 Sixth street has re-
ported TO the police that some one entered
his residence between July Is and 20 steal
ing white ostrich plume valued at 500
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
new PROGRAM AT
OAKLAND ORPHEUM
Only Two of Last Weeks Acts
to Be Retained on the
New Bill

OAKLAND, July 23.-Most of the
Oakland Orpheum's program opening
Sunday will'consist of new acts, an in
novation that is calculated to please.
Only two of the acts that have been
seen this week will be repeated. They
are Loie Fuller's Ballet of Light and
Captain Gruber's equestrian review,
been received. audiences will be CRATE
full for their retention on the program.
Among the new features none is
looked forward to with greater antici-
patton than the singing of the Mo-
rati troupe They were brought from
abroad for the circuit, and everywhere
they have gone they have met with
great success. Music lovers are prom
ised treat when they sing.
Marion Murray, one of the popular
Murray sisters, will appear. She is
season in comedy sketch by Edgar
Allen WooIf, The Prima Donna s
Honeymoon"
Another clever skit will be presented
by Cressy and Dayne. 1t is called
"Grasping an Opportunity, and por-
trays the buying of a gold brick by a
New Hampshire citizen, impersonated
by Cressy, from q woman. The little
piece is full of amusement.
Signor Travato will give the audi
ences a treat in the shape of violin Sc
lections. He is known as the eccen-
trio violinist," and was discovered re-
Gently by Solinan. the composer.
Fanny Rice, who never fails to make
an audience merry, will present her
original conception of The Miniature
Mimic Stage" She has appeared at the
Orpheum before and has always been
we'll received.
Aubrey PringIe and George Whiting
will present an assortment of comedy
and popular songs.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
TEAMSTER WANTS HORSE
TO GET EIGHT HOUR DAY
Equality With Men Advocated
by Union Secretary

OAKLAND, July 23.-Eight hours
work day for horses employed in
unionized trades is being advocated by
w. E. Castro, secretary of the team
sters' union of this city. The matter
will be taken up at meeting of the
union Monday evening.
Castro has given much attention to
humane work in connection with work
horses
Laboring men have had the protec-
tion of unions for some time" said
Castro, but the faithful workhorse has
in many instances been imposed upon
and over worked. The horse, as well
as the. man. needs rest. and I believe
that movement to have the owners
of workhorses employ the animals only
eight hours a day will meet with wide
spread approval"
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
UNIVERSITY TO HAVE A
NEW HOME FOR BEES
Prof. Woodworth of Entomology
Department Behind Project

BERKELEY. July pa big apiary
is planned by Prof. Charles w. Wood
worth, head of the department of ento-
snology of the university, and work will
soon be started on the banks of Straw
berry creek on the structure which will
enable the students of bees to make
better experiments. The building will
house the hives which now line the
creek back of Harmon gymnasium and
allow for the installation of several
more hives. Part of the building will
be Of glass to secure a view of the bees
at work, and one end of it will. be
used as a flower garden.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
LEMOS WINS FIGHT
FOR SECRETARYSHIP
Portuguese Society Holds
Lively Election

OAKLAND, July 23.=The annual cleo
ton of Conselho council No. z United
Portuguese Society of California. de-
veloped a spirited contest over the sec
retaryship. A. j. Lemos, the incumbent.
was opposed by Anton Sarment. The
Lemos adherents won. by the score of
$50 to so. Following are the new
officers:
President, Manuel J. Lima vice president
Anthony j. King: secretary, A. 7. Lemos ire
elected; master of ceremony. Manuel Silva: mar
shall Al. Freftas: inside guard Manuel Lopes !:
outside guard. Manuel Pavao; trustees Jose NJ
Rose. Jacintho f. Machado. Manuel Dias; ply
sician, w. W. kergan (re-eleeted)
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
SECRETARY RESIGNS
BECAUSE OF ILLNESS
r. w. Blair Succeeded by Star
Football PLAYER

BERKELEY, July 23.-On account of
I'll health Roy w Blair, assistant ap-
pointment secretary of the university.
has been forced to resign his position,
and he will be succeeded by Irving r.
Markwart, star football player and
crewman. Blair will leave in the near
future for a mountain resort near Pla-
cerville to remain for several months
In addition to his duties as assistant
secretary Markwart expects to take UP
post graduate work at the university
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-24
Marriage Licenses

Oakland. July 23.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Thomas j. Libben 30 Berkeley and Mabel
l. Nichols. -. Oakland.
Frank E. Brooks, 26, Oakland, and Matilda
CrOssfeld 10. Berkeley.
Harry C. Shermantine 2S. and Lula NJ Nell
son. IS. both of Oakland
Nicholas j. weldgren. 26 Monroe, n. Y.
and Mary II. Burdick. %. Alameda.
Frank G.. Brandon, 27. Los Angeles, and Vir-
ginia Pallisco, 80. Santa Rosa.
William f. Exley, 81, and Lena S. Dondario.
IS. both of Newark.
William 3. Morgan. "a and Wynoma G.
Hibbard 10, both of Decoto.