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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
LADIES INVITED.
AS PARK GUESTS
Progress and Prosperity Ban
quet at IdOra Promises TO
Be Big Success

OAKLAND, Aug 3.-A ladies
night" will be held at Idora park Fri
day under the auspices of the progress
and prosperity committee of the
chamber of commerce. The entertain
ment will commence at $50 o'clock in
the evening with a banquet at which
it is expected over 200 guests will be
seated. It will be the first affair of its
kind planned by the committee to
which ladies will be invited, and pres
ent indications are that it will be a
big success.
In addition to talks by prominent
businessmen there will be addresses
by women who are taking an active
interest in civic affairs, and who will
make timely suggestions for the inn
provement of Oakland's civic welfare.
The speakers will be announced later.
The entertainment will be in charge
of a committee consisting of Charles
F. Cole, J. W. Phillips. D. E. Perkins.
E. B. Bull, G. c. Barnhart and J. C.
Mielke. Tickets are being sold for 81
each. emitting the holder to a seat at
the banquet and admission to the
grounds. At the close of the banquet
those in attendance will enjoy the
band concert and wind up the evening
by attending the opera.
Among prominent members of the
committee who will take an active
part in the festivities are w. A.
wann, Charles r. Allen, c. c. Craig,
T P Emigh. c. F. German, j. w.
Garthwaite, H. L. Human, c. ]. Hesse-
man. r. S Kitchener, w. J. Laymance.
Gustav Mann, B. P. Miller, Carl H.
Reuter-, c. NJ. Wood, r. Wand, P. r.
Van Pelt, ]. ]. Victory, c. NJ. Shrader,
D. z. Perkins, ]. C. Hill, E. H. Coffey
and others.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
BUSINESS PROPERTY
CHANGES OWNERSHIP
Deeds Making Change of Title
Placed on Record

OAKLAND, Aug 3-Two valuable
pieces of Oakland property were trans
ferred by deeds placed on record to-
day. One was from j. B. Nelson and
his wife, Julia H., to F. V. du Brutz
and passed title to a lot so by 95 feet
at the northeast corner of Twelfth and
jefferson streets, Du Brutz in turn Civ
ing a deed thereto to e. c. Gill. This
property is occupied by three stores
and apartments.
The other property was transferred
from Mary and Michael Cleary to r. j.
Pavert and from Pavert to the Clearys.
The latter decided a lot rs by 100 feet
on the southwest corner of Twelfth
and Jackson streets and received in
exchange the southeast corner of Elev-
enth and Brush streets and a mortgage
of $4,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04

The Realty Syndicate is preparing to
fill a long felt want in Oakland by es-
tablishing a reliable Home Building
Department wherein home seekers can
arrange for the construction of their
houses and the purchase of their lots
by an easy installment plan.
This department, at the present time.
is centering upon Piedmont properties,
where the Syndicate is selling its
scattering lots at exceedingly low
prices in order to dispose of all of its
miscellaneous holdings. However,
they are taking contracts for the erec-
ton of homes in all other parts of
Oakland, providing the lot. selected is
one belonging to The Realty Syndi-
cate.
1--WE have adopted a number of new
ideas in connection with our Building
Departmentv said Mr.. James LHom-
medieu. I'm the first place. we are
not in the competitive building busi-
ness and do not care whether our
prices are lower or higher than those
charged by ordinary contractors. We
know what it costs to build properly
and we charge reasonable profit for
our sneork. There is no concern in this
part 4 California which is in a posi-
ton to buy materials to any better
advantage than The Realty Syndicate.
We pay spot cash for everything, and
discount all our bills, and buy in large
quantities; furthermore. we have in
our employ competent foremen whose
sole interests are to see that the
mechanical work is properly and
thoroughly done. We do not sanction
the practice of any economies that
tend to cheaper the cost of buildings at
the expense of their wearing qualities.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
SIX BOYS ARE CAUGHT
IN CHINESE LOTTERY
Police Judge Lectures Lads for
Frequenting Place

OAKLAND, Aug. 3.--Only the over
crowded condition of the detention
home kept six boys who were arrested
last night in an Alden Chinese lottery
Joint from being sent to that institu
ton by Police Judge SamuelS this
morning. They were discharged on re-
quest of Prosecuting Attorney Hen
nessey and Assistant Probation Officer
Tyson, but were lectured by the ma gis
trate The boys, who said they We're
merely spectators at the drawing, were
Fred Beck. Gus Beeke, John Gillick,
Elmer Straub, A. Connolly, and George
Lintse. All are less than IS years of
age.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
ALAMEDA SOCIETY
girl A DELEGATE
University Senior Will Attend
Meeting of Kappa Kappa
Gamma Sorority

BERKELEY, Aug. 3.-Selected by
members of the local chapter OF Kappa
Kappa Gamma to attend the national
conclaye this year of the women's
Greek letter society. Miss Bessie Yates,
a member of the senior class of the
university and a popular Alameda So
ciety girl. will leave tomorrow for the
east.
The convention of the secret society
will be held in Bloomington, ILL.,, from
August % to 80 with an attendance OF
several hundred delegates from the
scores of chapters of the Kappa Kappa
Gamma.
Miss Yates has been a prominent
figure in the affairs OF women students
on the campus and is popular in class
and university activities. She may tour
the east before returning to her studies
after the convention.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Aug S.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Edward NJ Hinch, 81. Oakland and Grace
NJ Hitchings SO. Berkeley.
Donald D. Graves. "a, and Alice Home, 81,
both of Berkeley.
John d. Schultz. rs, and Bessie L. Vaughn
10. both Of Oakland.
Walter ID. Smith. p. Reno, New, and Alice A.
Allen, %, Oakland
Henry A. J. Pape, SO, and Matilda L. Muller.
-. both Of Oakland
william A Sannebeck, y, Oakland, and Maud
Austin, 90 Orland.
John A. Shields. 81, and Rose Kowitz, IS
both Of Oakland.
Joseph o. Brewer, %. CenterriIle. and Theresa
4. Ofdenkamp. - San Francisco.
Charles X. Hardenbrook. %. San Francisco,
and Edna A. lie Gal, p. Berkeley.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
WOMAN CHOSEN FOR
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Clara Partridge Elected by
Board of Education

BERKELEY. Aug. 3.-In preparation
for the opening Of the public schools
Of this city next Monday the board of
education last night appointed Mrs.
Clara Partridge principal Of the new
oxford school. which, although finished
q year ago. will be occupied for the
first time this fall
Helen Mangels, Ferdinand Schraidt,
Caroline Wilmore and Mrs. katherine
Mcmillan were elected regular teachers
in the department and eight others
were placed on the preferred lists for
appointment in the event Of vacancies.
They were Juanita Landon, Annie Ray
r1ond. Annie Fraser. Mary Miller. Edith
Chipchase, Marion Spaulding, Blanche
Lewis and Cora Irvine.
These teachers qualified at the recent
examinations of the board in which 81
candidates participated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04

In fact, the homes we are erecting are
being built exactly as the individual
owner would build them, and we ex-
pect them to give thoroughly good
service"
MI. L'Hommedieu stated that The
Realty syndicate expected to deveIoR
It's Building Department into vers
large proportions within the next tes
years and that the houses il waa
constructing now would be used as ex-
ampIes or the thOroughness of its
workmanship ten years from now. This
concern has a great deal at stake "a
1T owns millions of dollars of prom
erty in Alameda County and naturally
cannot take any chances by erecting
MONIES that Will give cr1y temporary
satisfaction.
"A snIendid lot can be uurcbasaa In
Piedmont for $780, concluded NJ
LHommedieu. And an exceedingly
nne bungalow can be put up for s3.50O.
This represents an investment Of
$4,000. which we would be will.
ing to handle for $1,000 down and
500 per month. including interest. OF
course, we could sell a cheaper lot and
a less expensive house for even sastes
terms than this; in fact. we can ar
range a proposition that will suit al.
most any condition. We erect thesa
houses exactly to suit the ideas of the
purchaser, and allow him to keep in
close touch with US at all times; in
fact, we make ii a practice TO keen
the buyer informed right along as to
the kind OF materials that are going
into the house and encourages him 10
watch the workmanship carefully"
The Realty Syndicate's Offices are al
1918 Broadway. and the Home BUILDING
Department has it's Headquarters ir
the real estate Office Of the concern.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
GASOLINE ALMOST
CAUSES DEAFNESS
Single Drop Gets in Ear OF Ma
chinist Working Under
Automobile

OAKLAND, Aug S.-A drop OF gaso-
line falling into the ear Of t. B
Michel, an Elmhurst machinist, caused
him to writhe in agony this afternoon
and almost caused him to lose his
hearing He had it removed at the re-
ceiving hospital just in time. according
to Dr. W. III. Irwin and steward
Platt. who attended him there
Michel was at work under an auto
mobile this afternoon when a single
drop Of the fluid got in his ear He felt
no pain at first, but it was not more
than a few minutes before an intense
burning sensation developed In the
ear. He crawled out from under the
machine. cranked it and broke all
speed records to get to the hospital
for relief.
The gasoline was removed without
much difficulty. 1T had not passed be-
yond the drum of the ear. which will
not be seriously affected. Had IL
passed inside of the drum, deafness
would probably have resulted.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
OAKLAND DEATH RATE
DURING JUNE is LOW
Births Exceed, According to
Board of Health Report

OAKLAND, Aug. 3.-Twenty-four
more births than deaths in this city
during June We're reported today by the
board of health.
deaths 159. The death rate on an estf-
mated population of 200. 600 is the low
est since 1856, at 9.54. In 1850 the rate
was 500
In the month OF June this year there
were Is violent deaths, four of them
suicides, two homicides and nine acct
dental. OF the 1873 children born. 81
were males and SIS females; III eau
casian, six negro and six Chinese or
Iapanese.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
SUICIDE REMEMBERS
WHO SAVED HIS LIFE
Bequeaths Valuable Los Gatos
Property to Rescuer

OAKLAND, Aug. 3.-To p Vrettos OF
1851 Broadway, who saved his life
when he was in danger of drowning 70
years ago. n. K. Lycakis, who com
mitted suicide several months ago, left
his entire fortune The will of Ly
cakis. giving his friend Is acres of val
liable land near Los Gatos, will be filed
for probate shortly.
The two men met In Tunis, Africa, %
years ago, en- route to America, and 1t
was there that Vrettos, who is now a
merchant in Oakland saved the other
from drowning while both were in
bathing.
Their friendship began at that time
and lasted until Lycakis ended his life
in San Francisco in May.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
VALIDITY OF LIQUOR
ORDINANCE AT STAKE
Outside Dealer Contests En-.
forCement of Regulation

ALAMEDA, Aug. 3.-The validity of
the local liquor ordinance which pro-
hibits outside breweries or liquor
houses from selling direct to private
consumers in this city without paying
the regular liquor license of $500 a
year is to be tested by Daniel Sullivan,
driver for an outside brewing concern.
who was arrested for violating the
ordinance Outside liquor houses and
breweries are permitted to sell to local
retailers upon payment of the ordinary
business license.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
RERKELEYANSa WANT
STREETS TO BE OILED
Many Thoroughfares Will Be
Sprinkled With Fluid

BERKELEY, Aug. Binder the d.
rection of City Engineer j. J. Jessup,
employees of the street department have
commenced to lay oil on the streets of
Claremont at the request Of residents
of that district. The time and equip
ment of the city is devoted to this
work without cost, but residents are
required to pay for the oil used. On
account of the heavy demand for oiling
the streets Jessup believes that most
of the streets will be sprinkled with
this fluid.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
CHARLES j. REED is
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Chief Deputy County Auditor
Threatened With ErysipeIas

OAKLAND, Aug. 3.-Charles ]. Reed,
chief deputy county auditor, who was
stricken i'll while at work last week
is now declared by his physicians to
be threatened with erysipelas as the
result of complications in his condi-
tion that have set in. His condition is
considered serious, and Auditor Lutgen
spent part of today at his bedside
Reed was seized with a nervous chill
while at his desk
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
SERMONS GATHERED
FROM ROCKY SLOPES
Pastor Back From Vacation
With Mountain Themes

Vaughan. pastor OF the First Baptist
church of this city, has returned from
his vacation trip and will preach
series of Sierra Sermons" commencing
next Sunday night. The subjects are:
The Strength of the Hills Heights of
Vision and Keep on the Main Trail"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
BRANCH LIBRARY TO
REMAIN WHERE 1T is
Board of Trustees Decide to
Make No Change

ALAMEDA Aug 3-The library
trustees have notified the city council
that the branch library and reading
room in Webster street will not be
moved. The library board had decided
TO rent other quarters for the institu-
tion but petition was circulated ask
ing the city council to use its influence
with the library trustees to keep the
reading room and library where it is
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
COGSWELL TO FILL
VOCAL MUSIC CHAIR
High School Teacher Accepts
Call to University

ALAMEDA, Aug. "a. Horatio Cogs-
well, a former member of the faculty
of the Alameda high school, has ac-
cepted the chair of vocal music in the
university of Southern California, Los
Angeles Cogswell was at one time a
resident of the southern city. He will
take the place in the university here
tofore filled by Professor f. A. Bacon.
In addition to his duties at the educa-
tional institution Cogswell will direct
the choir of the University Methodist
church of Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
ANNEXED DISTRICT To
HAVE BETTER LIGHTS

OAKLAND, Aug. 3.-The board of
public works by resolution directed the
lighting companies to give all night
street light service to the annexed dis
trict from now on, instead of the
moonlight" service. The additional
cost of the light viii be paid out of the
tax levy, with funds raised in the old
city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04
BERKELEY INSTITUTE
TO GIVE WHIST PARTY
Ladies Arrange Card Tourney
for Monday Evening

BERKELEY, Aug. 3.-Berkeley in
stitute No. SIS, Young Ladies Institute,
will give a whist party in Native Sons
hall Monday evening, August s. The
admission will be 25 cents. The com
nlittee in charge is composed of Mary
c. Rowe, Ellen Greed. May E. Nolan
and Marie Bardet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04

REPORTS TO BE PRINTED-Berkeley. Aug. 3.
Reports of the city officials have been ordered
printed in pamphlet form by the city council
About 1000 will be distributed by the city
clerk to organizations and residents who desire
to learn of the progress of the city during the
last year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04

HIGH SCHOOL NEEDS SAT, 0oo--AIsmeda- Aug
3--The board OF education has estimated
that the Alameda high school will require
S2T. 900 from the next county tar levy and
has filed the estimate with the county board
of Supervisors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04

Offer to Build Homes in Piedmont According to ssirss
of Purchaser and Allow Same to Be Paid for by
Monthly Installments. Splendid oppor-
tunty to Secure Home CT
Easy Payments
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-08-04

BoRRERo ADMITS GUILT-Oakland Aug 3
Victoriano Borrero pleaded guilty today to a
charge of assault with deadly weapon. He
VIII be sentenced tomorrow by Judge Brown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
WORK ON GAS WE'LL
 IS UNDER WAY

Messrs. Perring and Stewart, of Lawrenceville, H., who are interest ed in the natural gas project here, ar rived last night and conferred with W. E. Graham, o. E. Mckenzie and F. c. Holland, of this city, who are cooperating with them in an effort 10 strike a gas we'll on the Frank Ken dall Lumber Company's property near Grace
 Much of the material is on the ground already and three cars of pipe will arrive this week
 Ben J. Altheimer, of Chicago, and number of other Chicago parties are also interested financially in the pro- ject. The promoters feel sure that they will strike gas in this section.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
SIXTY BUSHELS
 TO THE ACRE
II. $. Mobley of Agricultural Depart ment OH His Way to Eastern
 Arkansas.

II. s. Mobley, of the agricultural department at Fayetteville, but who has charge of the Boys Corn Club work in Arkansas, is now delivering 1 lectures to the different corn clubs on the selection of seed, and hopes to raise the average corn yield in Arkan- sas from 19 to 60 bushels an acre through bis talks to the boys.
 Mr. Mobley arrived in Little Rock yesterday on his way to counties in Eastern Arkansas to take up the work there. MT. Mobley gives the boys corn clubs in each county notice in ad- vance of his coming, and his lectures are being attended by barge per cent of the members.
 The lecturer shows the boys what kind of ear is the standard, and goes with them over many ears in order to show them how to make the selec- ton. Mr. Mobley points out to the boys that there are $500 corn hills to the acre, and with each hill mak- ing stalk which will raise single ear weighing one pound, yield of 60 bushels is received, where with the present system only one pound is rais- ed on four hills.
 Mir Mobley shows them that it is in the selection of the seed that the difference is made, and 60 bushels of corn can be raised on the same land, and with the same work as 19 bushels by selecting the proper seed. He is also advising the planting of home grown seed, saying it does the best. By talking to the boys MT. MobleJ thinks the farmers will soon be taught how to select seed, and Arkansas will then begin to be looked upon as a corr raising State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
VIM. BURKE MAKES
 REAL ESTATE DEAL.

Wn1. Burke, the prominent real es- tate dealer of this city. has just clos ed deal whereby he becomes owner of the Langford and Martin planta- tons east of the city winch comprise about 700 acres of fine land suitable for homes, truck farming, or sites for manufacturing plants. The consider ation was $32,700.
 The property adjoins the Cotton Belt railway shops and is on the same side of the river. MT. Burke will at once lay off this land in tracts, of five. ten, twenty and forty acres or smaller tracts if desired and will offer the same for sale at q very reasonable price.
 The land is well drained and is the mest fertile along the Arkansas river. It lies between two trunk lines of railroad and is most admirably locat- ed for truck farms or sites for man ufacturing plants, etc. Mir. Burke will sell about 200 acres of this land at 8 very low price if applied for with in the next ninety days. Parties de- string to purchase or to secure fur ther information may call on Wm Burke, at 112 West Second avenue. Pine Bluff, Ark. 12-1G-om.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
KIDNEY TROUBLE
 JUST VANISHES
All Backache and Distress Caused bs Out-Oi-0rdcr Kidneys or il Weak Bladder Will End After Talk ing Several Doses of Tapes
 Diurcfic.

The most effective and harmless way to cure backache and regulate out t-of-order kidneys, or end bladder trouble is to take several doses of Pape's Diuretic.
 You will distinctly feel that your kidneys and urinary organs are being cleaned, healed and yitalized, and all the miserable symptoms such IS backache, headache, nervousness rheumatism and darting pains, lntiam- ed or swollen eyelids, irrltabll1ty' sleeplessness, or suppressed, painful or frequent urination (especiaiiy at night) and other distress, leaving af- ter taking the first few doses.
 The moment you suspect any kid- ncv or urinary disorder, or rheuma- tism. begin taking this harmless prep aration as directed, with the know ledge that there is no other medl- cine. at any price. made anywhere else in the world, which will effect so thorough and prompt cure as d fftv-cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic which any druggist can supply.
 Your physician, pharmacist, banker OF any mercantile agency will tell YOU that Pape, Thompson x Pape, ot is large and fesponsl- ble medicine concern, thoroughly Wor- thy of your confidence.
 Don't be miserable or worried an other moment with a lame back or inactive kidneys or bladder misery. All this goes after you start taking Papes Diuretic, and ill a few days you will feel and know that your kidneys, liver and urinary sys- tenn are healthy, clean and normal, and all danger passed.
 Accept only Pape's Diuretic-tifty- cent treatment-from any drug store anywhere in the world.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
LEVINE & COMPANY
 MAKE IMPROVEMENTS

Edward Levine & Company, who have been making extensive improve ments at their Main street store, have a force of men at work putting in an entirely new glass front. The win dows are being enlarged and the in- terior of tho store is being refurnish- ed with new fixtures. The Levine Con'nan" has erioyed unusual pro- gress for the past few years and their new et"rn promises to be one of the most attractive in the city. The mem- bers of the firm are progressive and energetic and their many friends are glad to learn of their continued suc- cess.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
W. r. GRAHAM
 SUCCEEDS J. W. JONES
As 0nc Of the Directors at YhH 1an', of Ptnc BluiT-tIl Gid Officers
 Re-EgGcted.

The stoclirofdfrs of rAe >H2nk of Pine Bluff yesterday elected a4AQf the old directors and reelected all NoRi- cers, excepting J. W. Jones, who re- tired from the directory and was/suc- ceeded Ny W. E. Graham. The offi= cers and directors are:
 w. D. Hearn, president; W. H. Westbrook, vice-president; w. C. Hud- son, cashier; c. w. Pettigrew. assist ant cashier; w. H. Westbrook, J. w. Sanders, Alex Perdue, A. w. Nunn, H. E. Trulock, J. s. Mcdonnell, w. F. Graham, w. C. Hudson and w. D. Hearn, directors.
 The regular annual dividend of ten per cent was declared.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-01-12
HIGHEST PRICES
 SINCE THE WAR
J. II. Talbot Company Sells Twenty Bales of Fancy Long Staple Cot ton for 26 1-2 Cents Per
 Pound.

John H. Talbot & Company, local cotton factors. have again eXcelled all previous records ill high prices for long staple cotton, having sold to J. w. Ragland & Company, local cot ton buyers, twenty bales of fancy long staple, for the enormous sum of $2,- 603.S9, or $130.19 per bale. This is an average price of twenty-six and one half cents per pound, one bale bringing $156.35. Mr. Talbot chased 1he cotton in words: Good enough to eat and as long as cotton grows. '
 The prices paid represent the high est prices received or paid for any cotton by either firm since the Civil war and involves the largest total
 The firm of John II. Talbot x Com pany and Ragland & Company are proving staple specialists and are striving to encourage and maintain Jefferson county as one of the best staple cotton producing districts in The cotton belt.