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The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
SALOON ACCUSED OF
HARBORING THIEVES
Stockton Council Hears Conn
plant of Chief of Police
Special Dispafch TO The Call

STOCKTON, May 5.-The city coun-
ell held a midnight session last night,
the matter under consideration being
Chief of Police Frank B. Briare's
charges against Macy & Spencer. pro-
prietors of the Sherman house bar.
The chief accuses the saloonmen of
having harbored tw0burglars last July,
one of whom was shot by Policeman
Gayou; of having failed to report the
stabbing of ]. c. McPhail on December
80 last by James Martin; of having
shielded a man named Peyton, who had
in two trunks $500 worth of plumes
stolen from Sacramento, and of having
harbored NJ. Moran, wanted in Spring
field, ILL.,, on serious charges.
The chief and Policeman Green re-
cited the incidents in the charges, and
declared that the saloon keeprs had
failed to assist the department and
were unfit persons to operate a saloon.
Both Macy and Spencer denied the
allegations, and declared they ran their
saloon in strict accordance with the
ordinance.
Spencer declared Chief Briare had
called him a liar upon one occasion in
the latter's office, and added: There is
where l made the biggest mistake of
my life, for he will never call me liar
again."
r. L. Harris. F. It. Platt. NJ. ]. Drum
mond, L. B. Parks and W. z. Mitchell
testified as to the good character of the
accused.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee of the whole.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
RECEPTION is GIVEN
BY MACCABEE LADIES
Miss Bina M. West Guest of
Honor at Idora Park

OAKLAND, May 5.-The Ladies of
the Maccabees, who are holding a three
days rally in this city, at which the
guest is Miss Bina M. West, supreme
record keeper of the Ladies of the
Maccabees of the World of Port Huron,
Mich, began the second day this morn
ing with a business session at Pythian
castle. During the meeting it devel-
oped that the order has in America a
membership numbering 10000 and re-
serve fund of over $4,200,000, which
brings in interest amounting to $780,
600 annually. A most fourishing con-
dition in every respect was reported.
session was held in the afternoon,
beginning at o'clock, during which
the ritual of the order was exemplified
and the ceremony of comforting the
second degree was gone through. Five
candidates took the degree, the cere-
mony being performed by a picked
team commanded by Mrs. Elizabeth
Gibbs. State Commander Minnie w.
Aydelotte presided at all meetings.
An informal reception in honor of
Miss West, who has been supreme rec
ord keeper for IS years, was given on
the veranda at Idora park tonight. The
affair was marked by the appearance
of men for the first time during the
rally, as the meetings heretofore have
been secret, only members being al
lowed to attend. Miss West leaves on
Friday for Portland and Seattle, where
rallies will be held and will then re-
turn to the east.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
CHARITY GARDEN FETE
AT MOSSWOOD PARK
Ladies' Relief Society to Hold
Nav Festival

OAKLAND, May 5.--All is in readi-
ness for the big charity garden fete
Of Saturday afternoon at Mosswood,
when the women of the Ladies' Relief
society will entertain their friends at
the delightful May affair which is
planned for the hundred little orphan
children for whom the organization
cares.
The broad lawns will be gay with
pretty booths in bright colors, where
carnival wares will be offered the pub
lie by the society maids and women of
Oakland. Every conceivable device for
the pleasure of those in attendance has
been arranged by Miss Matilda Brown
and the active members assisting her
in preparation for the annual occa-
sion.
An open air concert, followed by the
Maypole dance in which sc pretty girls
will have part, will make up the
program for the afternoon hours un-
der the beautiful trees of the famous
old estate in Broadway
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
KNOCKOUT DROPS
WRECK HIS MIND
Young Man Came Home in Dazed
Condition From New Years
Celebration

OAKLAND, May 5.-The taking of
Knockout drops in a San Francisco
saloon on the Barbary coast was re-
sponsible for the wrecking of the mind
of Guy Grigsby, % years of age and
formerly of Woodland, who was COM
mitted to Napa insane asylum today by
Judge Wells.
Ever since last New Years eve, when
Grigsby went to San Francisco to cele-
brate the occasion, his mind has been
shattered. According to testimony that
came out in court today before the
lunacy commission, he went into a re-
sort and took a drink that made him
unconscious. He did not get home until
two or three days later and he had
been robbed in the meantime. He was
dazed and unable to give an account
of himself when he reached home.
His friends sent him to a private
sanatorium, but his condition did not
improve, and they believe now that he
has been permanently affected.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
DATE TO BE SET FOR
LARGE MASS MEETING
ChurchmeE and Prominent Citi-
zenS VIII Make Arrangements

OAKLAND, Nay 5.-A special meet
ing OF church members and business
men viii be held at the rooms of the
merchants exchange tomorrow night
for the purpose Of settling upon a date
for a mass meeting Of citizens in pro-
test against the proposed Jeffries-
Johnson contest
Arrangements for the meeting are
in the hands OF a committee headed by
r. 4. Leet and r. II. Benjamin, re-
Gently appointed at meeting of the
men of the First Congregational
church. Leet today said that since
the beginning of the movement on the
part OF the Church federation Of Ala
media cou4ty not only all the various
churches but also a great number of
the most prominent businessmen of
the community had sent requests urg-
ing that they be allowed to take part
ID the action against the prize fight.
4 resolution adopted by the Presby-
terian ministerial union, representing
so churches of the county, has been
sent to Attorney General Webb and
District Attorney Donahue.
One Of the purposes Of the mass
meeting that il is proposed to hold
VIII be to start a movement that will
result in causing new legislation to be
passed restricting boxing contests to
The most rigid limitations.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
GRAPE GROWERS FORM
DISTRICT ORGANIZATION
South San Joaquin Body to Cos
operate With Others
Especial Dispatch to The Call

STOCKTON. May 5.-The South San
Joaquin Table Grape Growers asso-
citation elected officers at a meeting
recently held at the Van Allen school
house on the French Camp road west
of Escalon. They are:
President, B. II. Won Claim; vice
president, Charles Filloon; secretary,
+. e. Welty; treasurer, William Fill
loon; directors. George Minges, ]. s.
Moulton. p. G. Toyner. T. A. Proud
fit, w. W. Fowler.
The association will affiliate with
the North San Joaquin grape grow
ers' organization at Lodi. Secretary
Welty was named to represent the as
sociation at all MEETINGS of the county
growers.
The association has 81 members and
it is expected that all the growers of
the district will join.
The county association has asked
the supervisors to appoint deputy
horticultural commissioner with an of
flee at Lodi, whose duty shall be to
inspect fruit trees in shipment. The
salary of the inspector shall be S. a
day.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
MRS. RUCKER, WIFE
OF SURGEON, DIES
Was Once Active Member of
California Club

BERKELEY, May 5.-After an illness
from tuberculosis of over a year, Mrs.
Annette @. Rucker, wife of DR.. William
c. Rucker, associated with the public
health and marine hospital service, died
this morning. and the body was at once
shipped to her former home in Mil
waukee.
Mrs Rucker was 3S years of ge. and
was college graduate. She was an
active clubwOman before her fatal ill
ness, and was affiliated with the Cali
fornia club of San Francisco. Her father
is well known civil engineer of Mil
waukee-
Since February of last year Mrs.
Rucker had been an invalid, and had
been confined to herG Gbed. For the inn
provement of her health the family re-
moved to this city last October, and
have been living at 2S17 ElmwOOd ave-
nue., in the ClaremOnt section. Besides
the husband. a year old son, Colby
Rucker, survives.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
THIEF TAKES FOWLS
TO BED WITH HIM
Brother Causes Arrest of Man
Who Stole Chickens

BERKELEY. May 5.-Following the
arrest by father of his son for
chicken stealing, William Noble was
caught last night by his brother, John
Noble of 1854 Fairview street, South
Berkeley, with the purloined fowls in
a basket in bed with him, and placed
under arrest. Noble feigned to be
asleep when his brother, NJ. Bushey of
1888 Fairview street, with whom he
lived, and Policeman Clarence Morrill
entered the room
The bed clothes. however, were
turned back and the basket of fowls
disclosed. Noble was Immediately
taken to the police station, where he
was booked on a charge of theft. He
admitted that he had often stolen fowl
before and sold them in Oakland
His arrest followed his first capture
by his father In February for stealing
the family chickens. The charge was
not pressed at the time.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
COM MISSION WARS ON
OWNER OF BOATHOUSE
May Cause His Arrest for Not
Nacating Dam

OAKLAND, May 5.-The park com
mission started a war against William
Dick, private boathouse owner who
occupies the Twelfth street dam. Or
ders were given by the commissioners
several weeks ago for the houses to
be removed by May /, and Dick is the
only one who has not complied with
the order.
This was reported to the commission
today, and second order was passed
prohibiting Dick from floating anv
boats on Lake Merritt. To enforce this
command, which is intended to drive
Dick from the dam, Park Superintend-
ent Lamond was instructed to place a
guard at the lake to arrest Dick if
he violates the last order.
The owners of the other lighthouses
which were on the dam have complied
with the order to remove their houses.
and they are now on the west lake
shore temporarily.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
kings DAUGHTERS
Home FUND GROWS
Women Secure Third of Amount
Needed for Building for
IncurableS

OAKLAND, May 5.-When the big
clock on City Hall plaza ceased ticking
off the thousands al o'clock this even
ing the 100000 building fund of thu
Kings Daughters of California was
richer by nearly s31 ,O00 This was the
result of only four days work. 1t is
expected that by noon Saturday half
the 100000 will have been raised.
Enthusiasm wakes warmer as the
campaign progresses, and the rivalry
between the two divisions, one under
the direction of Mrs. Matilda Brown,
the other under Mrs. C. C. Clay, grows
more intense.
1t is a good natured contest and thus
far honors are about even.
Among the larger amounts SUBJ
scribed yesterday were: A. M Wachs,
$1,000; It. N. McCauley $500; James P.
Taylor, $500; Oakland cream depot,
$3.50; Mrs. f. E. Wells, $3.50.
Mrs. Ira NJ. Van SIyke, one of the
campaign workers under Mrs. Matilda
Brown, is one of the leaders in Oak
lands philanthropic work. She is cor
responding secretary Of the King S
Daughters.
The MONDAY luncheons at the First
Presbyterian church are features of the
campaign. Reports of the morning 8
work and brief conferences are held at
these gatherings. In addition to Oak
land, Alameda and Berkeley are being
thoroughly canvassed and .the results
from all quarters are highly satisfac-
tory to the campaign committee.
The new building will overlook the
bay and have sunshine in every room.
1t will be thoroughly modern and fire.
proof. Work on the structure will be-
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
CONSTRUCTION RUSHED
ON STOCKTON RAILWAY
Terminal and Eastern Will Soon
Begin Laying Rails
ISpeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON. May 5.-Good progress
is being made in the construction of
the Stockton Terminal and Eastern rail
road. which is to run from Jenny Lind
to this city. The company's applica-
tion for a franchise through the city
will come up for final passage at the
meeting of the city council next Mon
day night. Grading has been finished
from Waterloo to a point two miles
this side of Bellota. The grading camp
is now on the Davis ranch, one mile
from BeIlota.
The>company has $4,000 ties on hand
and expects to begin laying rails by
the first of next month. The road will
be in operation as far as Linden in
time to handle the crops.
It is announced by Morris L.
Bracket that work will begin
on the Stockton Modesto inter-
urban road within 60 days. The
road will pass through French Camp.
Ripon, Manteca, Summer Home, Woods
Colony and Modesto.
The Central California traction COM
pany is extending it's Stockton-Lodi
line to Sacramento. and expects to have
cars running between this city and
the capital by summer
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
HISTORY OF BERKELEY
STOLEN FROM WALLET
J. q. Wright Loses Valuable Ac-
count of City'S Building

BERKELEY, May 5.-A detailed ac-
count of the history of Berkeley for
the last 40 years, in a diary written by
John G. Wright, pioneer resident and
baker of this city, was stolen in San
Jose yesterday, and the police have
been notified of the loss.
The diary was in a wallet in Wright's
automobile which he left standing in
front of Garden City restaurant, but
when Wright and Joseph Leggett, for
mer police commissioner of San Fran
cisco, returned to the machine, the wal
let was gone. The San Jose police
were notified of the loss of the history,
and other valuables owned by Wright
amounting to $500, but no trace of the
offenders has been found.
Wright established the first bakery
in Berkeley in 1871 and built the
Wright block, which is still standing
in Shattuck avenue near Addison
street, one of the landmarks in the
city. He lives at 2001 Francisco street
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
CLUBS WILLPRODUCE
VAUDEVILLE Sketch
Unitarian Club and L'AlIiance
Dramatique Formulate
Program

OAKLAND, May 5.-The Unitarian
social club, assisted by the LAlliance
Dramatique, will give a musical prel-
ude, one act play and vaudeville pro-
duction at Wendte hall, Fourteenth and
Castro streets, Friday and Saturday
evenings under the direction of Mile.
Moliere. Arrangements for the affair
have been managed by the officers of
the Unitarian social club, whose names
follow: President, Miss Van Harlingen;
vice president Alfred Morrill,; secre-
tary, Miss Ruth Bigelow; treasurer,
Miss Doris Hadley.
The program will be divided into
three parts, the synopsis and cast being
as follows:
Musical prelude. ION the Board Walk" Ever
EFT Oshier barytone. The chorus: Miss Bessie
Kellogg, Miss Doris Hadley, Miss Ruth Bigelow,
Miss Winnifred HaDdley. Miss Madeleine Burch,
Miss Florence Eschbacher.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
MENDELSSOHN CLUB TO.
GIVE ANNUAL CONCERT
Richmond Organization Has Ar,
ranged Attractive Program

RICHMOND, May 5.--The MendeIs-
sohn club will hold it's annual concert
May Is at the Richmond opera house.
The organization has won a place of
prominence in the musical circles of
the bay cities. The program will be
interspersed with dramatic readings.
Following are the numbers:>
Part I-Piano solo, 'sOld Folks at Home'' &C.
Kunkell, Miss d. Wilheimina Backer: vocal solo
(a) Lock Lomond'' (Footel. OBJ THE Little
Irish Girl Q.ohr), Miss Elizabeth Goodwin
Jaques; reading, Mrs. Casey's Neighbors -
Mrs. Lillian Swale Slemmons; violin solo, Ado
ration lBorowski), Charles Blank.
Part II--Piano solo, ..yenezia Napoli No l.
tF. Liszs,, MISS ~ Milnemna Baeker; vocal
Elizabeth Goodwin Jaques: reading selected.
Mrs. Lillian Swale -Slemmons; violin SOLO .'In-
dian Canzonetta" (Dvorak), based on Indian
theme. Charles Blank; vocal solo. 1.-The Tragedy
of Gretline'' "a. ven Frielitz), Miss L. G..
Jaoups.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
Girl BACK FROM
EUROPEAN TOUR
State University Graduate Takes
Year to Travel i'm For
eign Lands

BERKELEY, May 5.-After an alb
sence of more than year, during which
she made a tour of the European conti-
nent, Miss Ethel Ratcliff, daughter of
Rev. W. II. Ratcliff, has returned to this
city. She is at the family home in
Euclid avenue
Miss Ratcliff, who is member of the
state university class of 1904, left here
a year ago with a party of relatives
and friends, and made tour of the
British isles, France, Germany and the
countries of the Mediterranean sea.
Her friends here have welcomed her
home, and many social affairs are being
planned in her honor.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
ROBS STORE KEEPER
WHO BEFRIENDED HIM
Man Is Held for Trial on Charge
of Burglary

OAKLAND, May 5.-John A. Winn.
who was arrested in San Francisco
several days ago, was held for trial .by
Police Judge Smith this morning on a
charge of burglary for the alleged
theft of clothes from Manuel BoteIho's
store at 11lA Railroad avenue.
Winn went to the store and begged
for clothes, saying he wanted to get a.
job, but his appearance was against
him. Botelho gave him a pair of
trousers and 25 cents, a2d later, it is
alleged, Winn went back and broke in.
When arrested he was seated in
Portsmouth square, San Francisco
wearing some of the stolen clothes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
YOUNG DRIVERS SKULL
BROKEN IN RUNAWAY

OAKLAND, May 5.-Vernon LOWE ~
years of age. 1926 Curtis street. sus-
tained injuries this morning that will
probably prove fatal when the horse
he was driving ran away and he was
thrown out of the delivery wagon Of
the Excelsior laundry. His skull was
fractured at the base of the brain.
The accident occurred at Ninetsentl'
and Adeline streets. LOWE was taken
to Merritt hospital, where an opera
ton was performed on him in the hone
of saving his life
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
TAIL OF THE COMET is
PHOTOGRAPHED DAILY
u. 6. Observatory to Open at $3.50
A. M. Saturday for Visitors

BERKELEY, May 5.-Halley's cele-
brated comet has not come back to
earth on it's visit after "a years abb
sence without suitable appendage.
The tail on the celestial visitor is
quite an elaborate affair, according to
the calculations of w. F. Meyer of the
students observatory staff, and is not
less than 15 degrees or 15,00o,o 900 miles
in length Daily photographs of the
tail are being taken
To afford visitors at the university a
chance to see the famous wanderer
through the big telescope, the observa-
tory will be opened Saturday morning
at $3.50 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
STEIND0RFF TRIO TO
GIVE WEEKLY CONCERT
Mrs. Harry q. Knowles and Miss
Mary Coogan to Be Sofoists

BERKELEY. May 5.-The half hour
of music in the Greek theater Sunday
afternoon will be given by the Stein
dorff trio, and the following numbers
will be rendered:
]. The Hail Of Atridcs" ....E Cbaussoo
?. (a) 1.-THE Night Has a Thousand Eyes,
C. b. Boltwood
OBJ The Coppah Moon. H. Rowe Shelley
8. Mezzo soprano, italian Serenade' 49,.
..........--.......... Frederick Stevenson
Mrs. Harry G. Knowles
f. (a) Il Would That My Love-
r. Mendelssohn
lb) Song of shepherd III. Bertram Fox
D. Soprano solo. The Dawn .......M Bruch
Miss Mary Coogan
6. The Blue Danube --....... Strauss- Smoker
The following half hour of music will
be June 19.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
CANDY MAN FRACTURES
SKULL OF BUSINESS RIVAL
Quarrel Over $40 Bill Leads to
Furious Combat

OAKLAND, May 5.-Sam Nofte, pro-
prietor of candy store, was attacked
by John Eliopolos, proprietor of a
candy store at 920 Seventh street, this
afternoon and badly beaten over the
head. Eliopolos is believed TO have
used a heavy instrument in his at
tack, for Notes skull is fractured.
Nofte is in a semiconsclous condition
at the receiving hospital, unable to
give clear account of the combat in
which he was injured. 1t is not thought
he will die.
Nofte brought suit in the justice
court this morning for $40 that he says
Eliopolos owes him, and he had the
latter's candy store attached. The
quarrel that resulted in Notes in
jury grew out of this attachment.
After knocking Nofte unconscious,
Eliopolos fled. The police are now look
ing for him.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
MISS MATILDA CROSBY
ANSWERS DEATHS CALL
Mrs. A. F. Lange's Aunt Dies at
Age of 7S Years

BERKELEY, May 5.-Miss Matilda
Crosby. aunt of Mrs. Alexis F. Lange.
wife of Professor Lange, dean of the
faculties of the university. died this
morning at the age of IS years from
senility. She was a native of Putnam
county, New York. and had lived on this
coast for six years.
Miss Crosby was a sister OF Mrs. TT. G.
Penny. and aunt of Mrs L. G. Harrier.
both of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
Lange residence. 1929 Haste street. Sat
urday morning at 10 O'Clock. Interment
will be private.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
HUSBAND CONVICTED
OF WIFE BEATING
Loafed While Spouse Worked to
Support Family

OAKLAND, May 5.-The caveman's
methods of ruling his home led to the
arrest of Frank Fischer of East Four
teenth and Tevfs streets, Fruitvale, on
a charge of beating his wife.
He was found guilty by Police Judge
Smith this morning and will be SEN
fenced tomorrow. Meanwhile Fischer
is in Jail on bail of $3.50. although be-
fore his trial the bail was only $50.
The testimony this morning was that
Fischer loafed while his wife worked
to support the family. and when she
refused to sign deed so he might sell
their home, community property. he
beat her.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
TRANSBAY SOCIETY
in Minor AFFAIRS
Card Parties and Teas Occupy
Time of Smart Set in
Oakland

OAKLAND, May 5.-This afternoon
Mrs. Harry East Miller presided as
hostess over one Of the delightful card
parties Of the week, making Miss
Florence Durham her guest of honor,
al nd including a number of friends in
her hospitality. Bridge followed by tea,
rounded out the hour. Miss Dunham
viii leave shortly for the Atlantic
coast, where she is planning ITO spend
The summer, closing her Linda Vista
residence for the season.
Mrs. J. R. Burnham will entertain
Friday afternoon at cards, followed by
supper at her home on the lakeside. in
cIuding several matrons Of the smart
set in her invitation.
Mrs. Remi Chabot and her daughters,
Mrs. Kate Dunn and Mrs. Henry Dieck-
mann, are planning to go TO Remi
villa early in the season, spending the
summer months at their country home
ar and Mrs. Leon Bocqueraz are en-
5oying a fortnight's sojourn at the
Napa valley place
In honor of Mrs. James G. Allen. who
VIII leave next week for the eastern
coast and Europe, where she will spend
4
Brown Everts and Miss Florinne Brown
entertained informally yesterday after
noon. The score of matrons who were
asked for the hour enjoyed chat
over their work bags, a prettily ap-
pointed tea concluding the graceful
farewell compliment to the popular
Lakeside matron.
Miss Philips. the attractive English
girl who is spending the early summer
al the house guest Of Mrs. Robert Watt
81 her residence in Telegraph avenue,
viii be complimented by a card party,
for which Miss Janet Haight has sent
out cards TO a number of friends for
tomorrow afternoon. Bridge will offer
the diversion Of the hour. Miss Haight
will leave this summer for abroad.
where she is expecting TO remain for
some months A year ago she took
possession Of one of the coy homes in
the Linda Vista district.
Mrs Mckee Sherrard was a hostess
OF the afternoon, claiming a few of
the girls of the younger set in her in
vitation to meet Miss Florence Plum
mer, whose wedding with Joseph Nc
Ilroy Of san Francisco VIII be an event
Of the midmonth. The attractive bride
elect was given a kitchen shower. Cards
and tea were the pleasures offered by
the young matron to her guests
The wedding OF Miss Mariana
Mathews and Eustace Van Loben Sells
viii be a notable event of the early
fall although no definite plans have
been made for the interesting cere-
mOny. which will unite two Of the
prominent families Of the bay cities.
The Prelude club concert on the even
ing of Thursday. May =, is OF interest
not only TO the lovers Of music about
the bay but TO the many friends Of the
Young women who make up the per-
sonnel Of the strenuous musical organ
izatiOn. The 'annUaI affair will take
place in Ebell club house, Henry l..
Perry assisting the club members in
the program. Among the gifted girls
who have been chosen this season to
represent the club are: Miss Mildred
Turner. Miss Audrey Beers, Miss Hazel
shay. pianistes; Miss Alice Davies, Miss
Lulu Dorffel, violinists; Mrs. We're
Hunter. accompanist