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The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
MANIAC LETS GAR
RUN over HIS Arm
Doctor in Iowa Sends Bill to
Alameda County for Com
pleting Amputation

OAKLAND. May 1s-Thinking it
might clear his brain, Bert Velleouette.
who was sent from Oakland to his
home in Iowa as insane. placed his arm
under the wheels Of train and mashed
it to pulp. He committed the act at
Eiborn, Iowa, where he escaped from
the care of his guards
News of his act came to Oakland to-
day in the shape of bill for s193
from DR.. Frank S. Skinner, who ampu-
tated Vellequette's arm, and who wants
the county of Alameda to pay him
for his services.
According to the physicians. velle-
quette was nearly home when he got
away from his keepers. He explained
afterward that he thought his insanity
would be driven away If he cut off his
arm.
Doctor Skinner says that the railroad
company disclaims responsibility and
will not pay his bill. The public au-
thorities in Iowa will not pay and he
holds the county of Alameda respon-
sible, as Veliequette was in the coun-
tvs care, he asserts, until delivery.
The bill was referred to the finance
committee of the board Of supervisors.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
STATE OPTOMETRTSTS
MEET IN CONVENTION
Would Have Chair Established
at State University

OAKLAND, May 16.-The California
state association of optometrists began
its fourth annual convention this fore
noon at Ebell hall. Thirteenth and Har-
rison streets. with President John NJ
Forsyth Of Long Beach presiding. An
address OF welcome was delivered by
T. D. Mueller Of Oakland. first vice
president. President Forsyth made his
brief reply, and the business of ap-
pointing committees and receiving re-
ports took up the morning.
The principal business of the conYen-
ton will be the discussion of ways and
means to have stabIshed at the Uni
persity Of California a chair Of optom-
etry, that the standard of opticians OF
the state may be fixed by law and
training. II is probable that final action
by the delegates on this matter will be
taken Wednesday, the final day Of the
convention.
President Forsyth appointed these
committees:
Committee OF communications II
Polasky. DR. Benson and Dr. Delaney
Committee on credentials-A. H. Davis
". /. Goldberg and II. McLachlin. Com
Inittee on constitution-Dr. Polasky, c.
II. Ton Britton and A. B. Wilson.
This afternoon the delegates were
enteItdlheu by Aueee eisiL represents
tives Of the Alameda county society OF
optometrists. OF which - d. Mueller is
president: c. II. Wood. 4. w. Laufer
C. D. Mueller, J. A Beretta, c. L. Hogue,
r w Doig, y. c. Kittredge, W. H
Davis and A. b. Wilson.
The election Of officers will be held
Wednesday, following an address by
Rev william c. Poole, assistant pastor
Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church, whose subject will be "On
SaIesmanship and Business Conduct"
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
GEORGE MANSHIP
TO PLAY JACQUES
University Student to Have a
Leading Role in "As You
Like 1t"

BERKELEY. May 1s.-The principals
who will appear in "As You Like 1t"
10 be given in Claremont on May 80, in
the interests of the Fairgrounds of
Berkeley, have been selected. George
Manship, the university student who
played leading part in the recent uni
versity production Of ''Oedipus, the
King" has been cast for the role of
Jacques.
Mrs. Allen Babcock will play Rosa
lind, and Sidney Ayres, Orlando. Others
in the cast will be:
Harrison Allen, Touch hstone; Ira d.
Allen, Oliver; Garfield Anloff, the wres-
tier. Charles: DR.. Frederick Davis, Sill
vius; Dr. c. Earle Clement. Oorin; H. A.
Sully. Frederick; Percy R. n. Jenkins,
lie Beau; Henry Gracey, first lord; Wal
ter Kennedy, Adam; George S. Johnson
william; Mrs Fl. S. Howard, Celia;
Mrs. w L. Jones. Audrey; Miss Emma
bells H Fucker, Phoebe; Miss Louvia
Rogers and Mrs. Mary Adele Case
There will be 800 persons IN the
cast.
The playground equipment committee
have opened headquarters in Center
street
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
YOUTH IS shot
BY unknown Man
Leslie Herbert, Mistaken for
FOOtpad, May Die From
Revolver Wound

OAKLAND, May I6.-Shot by an un-
known man. who evidently mistook him
for q robber, early this morning. Leslie
Herbert, ls years old, living at Pine
cottage. Beulah park, Elmhurst. lies
probably fatally wounded at the reeeiv-
ing hospital. the facts in the affair be-
ing dimmed by an atmosphere OF mys-
terry. The man who is said to have shot
Herbert escaped.
At the time Of the shooting Herbert
was in the company OF three young
friends-Frank Lutz and Louis Kerr,
both living at Beulah park. and Harold
Mountain. whose home is at 1903 Thirty
seventh street The four young men
had spent the evening together in the
business section Of Oakland and were
en- route to the Herbert home at Beulah
park. ia a rig that they had rented for
the day.
As the outfit nesred Tevis street and
East Fourteenth a gust of wind blew
Herbert's hat OF and the four started
to search for it. Herbert. who had
been searching in the gutter. straight
ened UP suddenly. preparatory to step
ping 10 the other side of the walk,
when the figure OF q man loomed up
before him. The man without warning
struck Herbert q hard blow which stag
Eered the latter Before Herbert could
gather himself together or make any
statement the strange man drew re-
Volver and shot, the bullet passing
through the abdomen and puncturing
the intestines.
Lutz, who witnessed the shooting, ran
TO his friends assistance. The un-
known man shot at Lutz without effect,
then turned and ran down Tevis street,
disappearing in the darkness.
Herbert's friends assisted him 10 the
rig and the party was starting for Oak
land again. when Policeman Duane was
met. who reported the case to Inspector
Book AT the central station When
Inspector Book arrived with the emer-
gency wa gon he ordered that the three
young friends Of the wounded man be
taken into custody. pending an inVesti-
cation OF the case. Herbert was quickly
removed TO the receiving hospital, where
he was attended by Chief Surgeon O. d.
Hamlin and Drs. George G. Reinle and
G. Devine. An operation was performed
which disclosed the fact that the intes-
tines had been punctured and severed
and an orifice made by the severing of
the appendix. Poisoning had set in and
Eerbert's recovery is said TO be i'm
possible.
At the receiving hospital today the
wounded man made a statement in
e which he absolutely vindicated his three
friends.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
KANSAS Man GIVES
STRONG TESTIMONY

strong believer in the efficacy Of
Cooper's New Discovery. In a recent
statement Mr.. Mcfarland says:
''As an after effect of typhoid fever
and the grip. l have suffered with
stomach trouble for the past three
years. / had no appetite, and did not
get the proper nourishment from my
food. AS a result l was-very weak and
felt tired and worn out. having no en-.
ergy nor ambition 1 experienced a
feeling of heaviness in my stomach and
belched a great deal of gas. 1 tried q
number of remedies that were recon-.
mended to me and took treatment from
several physicians. without any perma-
nent beneft. -
'T finally decided to try Cooper's
New Discovery. after noticing a num-
Der of Advertisements In the news
papers regarding it. i found it all
that IL was claimed TO be- Within q
few weeks the belching had ceased en-
tirely, and the feeling OF heaviness and
distress disappeared. / began to relish
my meals and soon gained in strength
and weight I was greatly surprised
with the prompt action of the medi-
cine. and gratifed with the results Il
obtained from its use"
Persons afflicted with worn out
stomachs should try COOPER'S NEWS
DISCOVERY. There is a heavy de@@
mand for the Cooper remedies. for
which we are agents in this commun5s
ty. The Owl Drug Co.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
WOMAN BEATEN AND
ROBBED IN HER HOME

OAKLAND. May 16.-Mrs. K. Sheda.
wife of L. Sheda, a Japanese. who con-
ducts poolroom establishment at S42
Webster street, was attacked and Sc
verely beaten about the head and shoul-
ders by a masked man who had been
hiding behind the door of her bedroom,
and sprang upon her when she entered.
She was beaten into insensibility. The
thug stole a purse containing a small
amount of silver, and escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
BABY RECORD Held
BY CLASS OF 'O4
Reunion at Jubilee Celebration
Will Be Attended by zO7
Honorary Members

BERKELEY, May 1.-two hundred
and seven children. all honorary mem
bers of the class of 1904 of the uniyer-
sity, will attend the reunion OF the
graduates Wednesday evening in the
Town and Gown club, at the corner of
Dwight way and Dana street.
In the number OF honorary members
the class of 1904-famous on the CAM
pus for its revival of the Labor day
believes that 1t has all records broken
and defes other classes to equal the
number of children at the reunion of
the graduates to be held this year.
The majority of the honorary mem
bers of 904 will attend the class gath
ering for the first time, but several are
second termers.
Scott Hendricks Is president OF the
graduate organization and Albert Ro-
senshine is secretary. Among other
members who will be present are:
Caroline Day INatalipe Wollenberg
Mrs. Frances Bloch Pearl Downing
Ethel Dowlng George s. Johnson
,. T. blanchard Jack Levy
Max Thelen Jack Geary
Oliver Youngs Jr. Tallulah lie Conte
Paul Thelen Virginia whitehead
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
TAG DAY PROCEEDS
MORE THIN 10000
Nearly $1,000 in Sight and Still
Counting

OAKLAND. May 16.-Upward OF
$500 was banked this morning IS a
result Of the big tag day campaign
conducted Saturday, in behalf Of the
West Oakland orphans home From
hours in the region of dawn until long
after dark the children, who were the
most persistent campaigners, aided by
women and few men, pinned on tags
nd exacted the price. under the dfrec-
tion Of General Mrs. J. A Miller.
The most ambitious hopes of the tag
DAY workers were TO raise $4,000. and
while this sum has not been received,
they are satisfied with the results. Ev-
cry part OF the city was visited and
every Office and place of business was
left a blaze OF yellow after the de-
psrture Of the taggers.
1t viii be some days before full
recapitulation of the accounts Will
show just how much money was gath
cred in.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
100 CHICKENS STOLEN;
NEIGHBOR ARRESTED
E. MusstraIIi Jailed on Charge
of Grand Larceny

OAKLAND, May I6.-Eunice Muss-
trsIli, who lives in Forty-third street,
near Grove, was arrested last night on
4 charge OF stealing chickens from
Frank Pelosi. a neighbor. AS more
than 100 chickens have been stolen, a
charge OF grand larceny will be placed
against Musstrall.
Peiosi had noticed the disappearance
daily OF some OF his choicest hens, and
finally suspicion fell on his neighbor
Several chickens were missed yester-
day and Pelosi crept into Musstral1is
back yard, where he declares he found
the latter wringing the necks OF the
missing Plymouth Rocks.
Quietly returning to his own yard
Pelosi reported the case to the 1ocal
police. Musstralli will be held in the
city prison pending the preliminary
trial.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
LAUNCH PURSUES SEA
LION TO PETALUMA A
Vessel Chases Fugitive Into the
McNear Basin
TSpeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

PETALUMA, May 16. Commodore
Thomas Vincent of the launch River
Boss had an exciting experience Sun
day while coming up the river in the
vicinity of Lakeville.
He was bowling along at good clip
when he spied a monster sea lion in
the offing, and he Immediately gave
chase to the intruder. The animal evi-
IDENTIFY had taken alarm at the noise of
the engine, and pointing his nose up
stream he put on all sail and SET a
lively pace for Peta1uma.
Vincent kept in his wake to the Nc
Near ba sin, where the race terminated.
The sea lion was still in the basin
this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
BERKELEY MUSICIANS
PLAN YEARLY CONCERTS

BERK ELEY. May 16.-A Berkeley
musical society, composed of musicians
of this city, together with members of
the exclusive Piano club, has been
formed. 1t is proposed to give num-
Der of yearly concerts with artists of
reputation. both of instrumental and
vocal renOWn.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
coRoNER,s JURY RETURNS VERDICT

land. May 16.-The coroner's jury in the
case Of Frank Lovelsnd, who was electrocuted
May 10 at the Model creamery. where he was
employed, today returned verdict that death
came the result of electric shock caused
by defective wiring The city will probably
take action against the electrical company for
not inspecting the last work done at the
creamery
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

BERKELEY. May 1.-THE Smell
Seminary alumnae association has
elected officers for the ensuing year.
and last Saturday entertained the grad
yates Of the school at a luncheon. at
which Miss Alice Cochran was toast
master. The new officers are: Presi-
dent. Miss Cochran of Oakland vice
president, Mrs. Harry T. Carlton; sec
ond vice president, NJ. NJ. Dewing; Sec
retary, Mrs. F. w. Morse; treasurer
Miss Charlotte Kett.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
NEWS OAKLAND BERKELEY IEANDRO

NEWS OF FATHERS DEATH WITHHELD
Alameda, May 16.-NIrs. s. Bruce Wright. wife
of the former park commissioner. who has
been patient in local hospital for two
weeks. was informed today Tor the arst time
of the death OF her father, J. II. Venning who
succumDed in Los Angeles one week ago. The
delay IN Informing her was due to the belief
that the news might have proven fatal to Mrs.
Wright when her condition was critical
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17
OFFICIALS oPPos

OFFICIALS OPPOSE DEATH CURvE-Redwood
City. May 16.-The San sfateo county super
yisors today cited officials of the United
Railroads to appear at the next session of the
board and show cause why the so called
death curve the suburban line north of
the Masonic cemetery should not be safely
guarded
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17

CHURCH FOUNDER SUCCUMBs-Alameda, MAY
l6.-Mrs Marie Bertelsen one OF the members
OF the congregation that founded the German
Lutheran church in Lafayette street died Sat
urdsy night at her home, 1914 Pacific avenue.
She was the wife Of o. T. n. Bertelsen and
mother OF Albert c. Paulsmeier Mrs. Bertel-
sen wss a native Of Germany and 81 years
Of age.
The San Francisco call., 1910-05-17

creamery.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-12-31
AN INFLUENTIAL CITIZEN.
P. A. Richardson's Work IS Endow.
ment Secretary Of Odd Fellows.

Eastern North Carolina has num-
ber of influential Afro ro-Americans who
are among the constructive element OF
the race. In this section of the south
racial antipathy is not in evidence TO
the extent that ro-Americans are
prescribed along lines of higher Use
fulness nor to the degree that they are
discouraged when it comes to using
their natural endowments in activities
that will make them a potent force in
business.
An excellent example of this fact Is
found in the life of p. A. Richardson
Of Nashville, N. c. Fraternal move
ments have largely conserved certain
interests Of the race in this section Of
North Carolina This is due largely to
the intelligent and honest leadership
directing certain fraternities. Mr..
Richardson is recognized as man
who can create an atmosphere helpful
to his-r race and the community in
which he lives.
He acceptably holds the high posi-
ton Of trust as endowment secretary
for the Grand United Order of Odd
Fellows in the United States. When
elected to this position two years ago
the department was $4,000 in debt.
This amount has been paid. and today
he has over $4,000 as a surplus. A
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-12-31

commendable feature of his admins
tration is that he pays all claims
promptly.
1t is demonstrated III a concrete
manner that man who is thrifty and
has an ennobling character is In his
own sphere a patrician, and 1t is
proved that such persons are the prop
-er factors in promoting movements for
the uplift Of the race Mr.. Richard
son has accumulated a valuable estate
and is regarded by both races as
successful business man. In civic and
economic activities, especially In the
section where he resides, he Is among
the prominent factors in these move.
ments.
AS churchman he Is a power for
good aud is known throughout the
African Methodist Episcopal connec-
ton because of his faithful service.
For three general conferences be has
been its engrossipg clerk and Is re-
garded as being one Of the ablest lay.
men in of1cial position. He is a
trenchsut writer, and his articles re-
veal all Of the essentials necessary for
a dlsseminator OF inspiring and whole.
some litersture.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-12-31

year, and he paid out S34.425. The
aggregate amount collected for the
eight years ehis department has been
in operation is $123,33S.7O. The or
ganization is in healthy condition.
Among the prominent Masons attend
ing the grand lodge were DR.. James
L. Shepard, DIR. ]. E. Dellinger, DIR.
James B. Dudley, Messrs. John 4.
Howe of Washington, P. A. Richard
son. George w. Powell, ]. G. Catur
and Professor William Windsor
The following officers were reelected
by acclamation: P. A. Stevenson.
Salisbury, senior warden; W. S. Sim
mons. Bayboro, junior warden; DR.. c.
S. Brown, president of Waters Nor
NAL institute and one of the ablest of
pulpiteers, president of Lott Carey con-
vention and one of the most influen-
tial leaders of the race, grand secre-
tary; A. R. Middleton, Kenansville,
to serve his eighteenth year as grand
treasurer. The grand lodge convenes
next year in Greensboro, and G. II.
Hayes of that city was elected grand
tiler.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-12-31
CIVIC LEAGUES CONVENTION.
Importance Of the Organization, its
Objects and Aims,

The Civic and Political League of
Kentucky has issued the following call
10 its members:
THE Civic and Political League Of the
State of Kentucky is hereby called to
meet in regular state convention in
the odd Fellows hall. Thirteenth and
Walnut streets. Louisville, KY, Jan. 9.
1911.
Since the last meeting Of the league
many events affecting the country at
large and materially concerning us as
a people in an especial degree have
transpired, showing the wisdom and
need of this organization.
I'VE are living in the midst of the
most tremendous strides in civilization
in the history of the ages. The whole
world is in a ferment for better civic
conditions. and from one end to the
other of our great republic men are
struggling to make it in deed and in
truth the1land of the free and the home
Of the brave. In the presence of this
great movement for social and civic
uplift we cannot afford to stand still.
''The object of our organization is to
instill respect for law foster educa
ton. promote the higher ethics, discuss
ways and means for the suppression of
crime, elevate our standard of citizen
ship and appeal for the civic and pO
litical immunities vouchsafed us by the
law and priceless as the inalienable
safeguards of American manhood.
Let us conduct ourselves in man
ner so commendable as to appeal to all
good men, to the end that we may no
longer be the football of political par
ties in the midst of heated campaigns.
THE basis Of representation shall be
enc delegate for each 100 votes cast
by the Negro in the last presidential
election. Any club, lodge or school
may send delegate if elected in ac-
cordance with this call"
The general officers of the league
are: G. w. Gentry, president; Albert
S. White, vice president; E. e. Under
wood, secretary; W. T. Merchant,
chairman Fifth Congressional District
league; Fl. c. Weeden, chairman ex-
ec,Itive committee.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-12-31
Hesperia Social Clubs Initial Dance.

The Hesperia Social club Of Pitts.
burg has taken on new life since Its
reorganization and bids fair to win
back its old time prestige as setting
the standard for high social functions
among the elite of the younger set.
The initial dance of the club was given
on Tuesday evening. Dec, q.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-11-29
DefendinC the Debt Suit.

The Blueaeld Telegraph takes the
1Clarksburg Exponent down peg or
two IN the following editorial:
The Clarksburg Exponent is crying
because under Republican rule there
was a defense made to the case
against West Virginia growing out
OF the old Virginia debt suit. 1t says
the suit was absurd, and declares
that the Virginia Democratic poll
tIcians and the west Virginia Re-
publican politicians are in league
and will get rake-off somewhere.
The Exponent also suggests that the
Democratic legislature should do
some thtng, these two words beins
printed in capitals.
1t was the duty of the state adj
ADMINISTRATION to defend that suit.
The more absurd the suit was the
more particular we should have been
in its defense. To have failed to
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-11-29

5lltt IL
every x ger. AZ to the cal bez
tween the Virginia ana West Yir=
it4a polttieia ns. 4 the Exponent y
correct in its charge that Is another
reason for a vigorous defense OF the
suit. sWoulds the Exponent lag
down and let them win out IN
this utterly ground1ess claim? -
we share with the Exponent the
hope that the Democratic leg
stature wiz edo something
in more ways than one. They
have been criticising Republt-
can majorities for a dozen
years. Now the whole field is their
own and they can ''do something
IL they want to. If they do not there
will be a ''addler to pay who al
ways collects. We are '.het up
with curiosity to know what they
will do with that deb. suit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-11-29


Few people realize to3what extent
their health depends upon the condl-
ton OF the kidneys.
Isae physieian IN nearly all cases Of
serious illness. makes cllenlfcdN an
knows that unless the kidneys are
doing their work properly, the other
organs cannot be brought back to
health and strength.
WElen the Kidneys are neglected or
! abused in any way, serious results are
sure to follow. According to health
+. statistics, Bright's disease which Is
really an advanced form OF kidney
trouble, caused nearly ten thousand
deaths in 1903, in the state OF New
York alone. Therefore, It behoOyes
us to pay more attention to the health
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AN ideal herbal compound that has
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the great kidney. Liver and Bladder
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The mild and healing influence OF
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r. you feel that your kidneys re-
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bottle, write to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-11-29
To Laud the OK.

A minister in Chicago is offering
a prize for a hymn that will extol
the virtues in terms of.praIse of the
man behind the hustle. He says
there are lots of hymns that laud
the mother, but none that give
praise to the father, who goes out
into the daily grind and battle for
bread. He does not believe It
enough that the OK that treadeth out
the grain shall not be muzzled. he
wants the OK garlanded with praise
as it goes forth to the treadmill OF
duty. 49,
1t is PRETTY hard to frame into
a hymn the sentiments that are as
ISOLATED with the head of the family
who works with the realization that
he may only get glimpse OF his
sleeping darlings tucked under the
covers long before his toll has ended
and who will still be in slumlber when
he arises to take up the daily drag,
says the Baltimore American Some
themes are not singable, they do not
accord with the spirit of music and
it may be difficult for anyone to cap
ture the prize. But it is worth try
ing for. 1t is about time the OK
was coming into his own and he
should he garlanded for something
better than the slaughter. So let
the hymn writer's take up. the
theme with their pens