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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
BRIDE LOSES YEAR;
GROOM GAINS TWO
Couple Gave Ages as 81 and 26
IA Months Ago., Now One is
IS, the Other rs

OAKLAND, June 24.-On April Il.
1909, James Davis gave his age as 80
years when he secured license to mar
ry Elsie Steadham. whose age in the
license was put down as 26 years. To-
day the same pair got another mar
riage license in which Davis age is
placed at 80 years, while the bride to be
has grown one year younger in IA
months. Her age is put down in the
new license as 25
What has made the change, or why it
is necessary to secure a new license
Davis. who came today to the county
clerks office and interviewed Deputy
Morris, refused to say. He said that
he had secured a license more than a
year ago, but had lost it and wanted
another.
Davis left in a hurry as soon as the
new document had been made out. de-
clining to state which license told the
truth or to explain the discrepancies
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING THE FRANCISCO
DELFUNGO GIERAIS
CITED FOR fraud
Marin Capitalist Blames ATT
tOrney Smith and
Wife

OAKLAND. June PAP. L. Z. del
Fungo Giera, the Marin county realty
operator who is charged by Mrs. Geor-
giana de Rohn Baronidis of Berkeley
with obtaining property under false
pretenses. was arraigned this morning
before Justice of the Peace Quinn. He
had counsel members OF the firms
OF Reed. Black & Reed. Oakland and
Harris & Hess. San Francisco. He was
at his attorneys request, given until
July ! for his preliminary examination
and meanwhile is at liberty on bonds OF
$4,000.
The police are still seeking Attorney
E. X. Smith and his wife. who were
missing last night when warrants
sworn out by Mrs. Baronidis were taken
10 Berkeley for service by detectives.
Giera declares that the capture of the
Smiths will serve to clear him.
Giera was arrested at Hopland last
night and his bonds, which were pre-
pared while he was on his way to the
city Jail here. were given by Z. s. Lewis
and W. L. Courtwright
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
Suburban Brevities

ALAMEDA TEACHERS AssIGNED.-Alameda,
June 24-The board of education has com
pleted the work of assigning teachers to the
several schools for the coming term.
COIN COLLECTOR RoBBED-Alameda. June "a.
N Leiva, collector of and student of old
coins. has reported to the police that a num-
Der of rare coins were stolen from his room
at 1912 Encinal avenue
BURNED BY GASoLINE-oakIand, June IA
]. Clark of 1883 Telegraph avenue was
severely burned about the right hand today
while lighting the pilot light of his automo-
bile. An explosion of gasoline resulted.
THANKS FOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Oakland, June 24.-Resolutions adopted by the
Peralta Heights Improvement club were read
at the meeting of the board OF public works
this morning complimenting the board on its
work IN improving the Lake Merritt district.
SPEED LAW WANTED-Berkeley, June "a
City Clerk Frank z. Thompson of Oakland. in
communication to the city council today.
the speed of motorcycles in this city and the
amount of the license drivers OF these ma
chimes shall pay yearly.
RAILROAD EMPLoYE DIES-Oakland, June a.
IF. l.. Costello for many years a member
of the +. c. Fellows lodge No. 143, brother
mood Of locomotive nremen ana engineers eng died
The funeral will take place tomorrow from
1893 Twelfth street, the Costello home.
REDUCING cITY's LIGHT BILL-oakland.
June 24.-The city will be saved 5000 month
in the lighting bill when an order made by
the board of public works this morning that
tungsten lamps be substituted for the arcs
goes into effect City Electrician Babcock said
experiments had gone far enough to prove the
policy OF making the change.
SIERRA CLUB oUTING-Berkeiey. June "a
At least 80 members of the Sierra club of this
city viii leave here June 80 for the annual
trip of the club TO the Kings river canyon
and vicinity Among the Berkeleyans who
plan to make the trip Professor and Mrs
]. n. Ieconte, Rev and Mrs. E. L. Parsons
Mrs Frederick c.. Torrey. Miss Anita Com
pertz, Miss Nora Thomas and Miss Mary
Randall.
LABoRER KILLED BY LoCoMoTIvE.-oak-
land. June 24.-Frank Borasco. a laborer. SO
years of age. who obtained work at the West
Oakland railroad yards week ago. was run
down and killed by a switch engine AT Ninth
and Willow streets this forenoon a few min
utes after he had bade his wife and children
goodby for the day. He came here 10 days
ago ont Of work. His last words TO his wife
were to cheer her with the thought that his
wages would soon put them out OF debt.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
DIPLOMAS PRESENTED
TO MANY GRADUATES
Students Finish Courses at Poly
technic Business College

OAKLAND, June 24.-Diplomas were
presented to 140 graduates of the Poly
technic business college at the annual
exercises held at the college auditorium,
306 Twelfth street, tonight The pres
entation was made by President w. E.
Gibson, who addressed the successful
students briefly, commencing them for
their good work, and saying that they
constituted the largest graduating class
the institution had yielded
Prior to the presentation an excel
lent program was carried out, the
features of which were valedictory ad-
dresses by students of the commercial
and mechanical departments, inter-
spersed with musical numbers.
The invocation was spoken by Rev.
William c. Poole and musical selections
were rendered by Miss Edna Riley,
Miss Martha Liese and Charles Blu
menthal. The papers of Miss Caroline
McCullagh and William T. Davis were
particularly interesting. Secretary A.
A. Denison of the chamber of commerce
addressed the graduates.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
SCIENTIST TO STUDY
IMPERIAL GRAPE CROP
Prof. Frederick BioIetti Departs
for the South

BERKELEY. June 24.-To investigat
the grape crop of the Imperial valley
and make suggestions to the growers
there for the improvement of the yield
and quality, Prof. Frederick t. Bioletti,
viticulturist of the university, departed
tonight for the southern part of the
state. He will work, under special
appropriation of the state legislature.
Imperial valley. since its opening
several years ago, has been recognized
as fine grape growing center, and the
fertility of it's soil has been a subject
for experimentation by scientists.
The grape there ripens several weeks
sooner than varieties elsewhere in the
state and the viticulturists now are
seeking an early grape which will be
of better shipping quality.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
VETERAN DISAPPEARS
FROM SOLDIERS HOME

OAKLAND, June 24.-James W. Hol-
man, 64 years old and feeble. a veteran
of the civil war, who has for some time
been living at the veterans home at
Yountville. Napa county. has been re-
ported as missing by Mrs J. Levy, 1893
Adeline street. Holman left the Yount-
Vile home June to come to Oakland,
where he was TO visit at the Levy resi-
dence. He is fair of complexion, weighs
160 pounds. is feet IL inches tall and
has white hair, blue eyes and gray
mustache.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
PASTOR SPEAKS ON
need OF FAITH
Father Carr Declares Science
Has Become Blind in It's
Spiritual Eye

OAKLAND. June 24.-An address to
the graduates by Rev. Father Carr of
Dunsmuir was one of the most prom
inent features of the commencement
exercises of ST. Mary's college held here
last night. Father Carr is a graduate
OF Manhattan college. an Institution
conducted by the Christian Brothers in
New York
The priest eloquently emphasized
what he declared was the need of a
vital faith and defnite religious con-
vlctions in the practical affairs. of a
workaday life. He condemned the ig-
nor1ng OF spiritual matters by many
men called learned and enlightened
by the world. He said in part:
To-day we have the sad spectacle of
pigmy intelligence arrayed against
the wisdom and revealed word of God.
Today, there are young men who glory
In having cast off what they are pleased
TO call the burdens of superstition.
They free themselves from the alleged
shackles, one by one. Is it because
they have reasoned themselves clear
of the demands of faith? Not at all.
1t is because infdelity is the fashion,
and because, through some strange pro-
cess of deduction. the man who casts
off all pretension to- faith is supposed
TO be superintendent
In the scheme of education outside
the Catholic church science has been
defined. The teachers in our non-Cath-
Ollie universities have been looking so
constantly through the microscope and
the telescope at the little and big
things of material science that one eye
the spiritual one-has become perma-
nently closed; the eye TO see the first
cause of nature and natures Iaw-the
creator and God and Father of us ALL
Before entering the priesthood
Father Carr was for two years; an in
structor in mathematics at Mania ttan
college, Later he was editor of a
Catholic paper in Denver. For the last
five years he has been engaged in
parochial work in California
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
VACATION TAKEN IN
DE LAVEAGA WILL CASE
Trial to Resume in August and
Take Three Months

The trial of the De Laveaga will con-
test was continued yesterday until Au-
gust 1. The case has been In progress
since October 81. 1909. Yesterday was
the one hundred and eighth day of
trial. It is believed that 1t will
take between three and four
months to complete the case. There
are 35 or 40 witnesses to be ex-
amined, and the attorneys propose to
make exhaustive arguments in submit
ting the case.
The only witness. on the stand yes
terday was Miss Dolores Ainsa, who
testified for the proponent Of the will.
Mrs. "Pepa" Cebrian, stating that in
her opinion Maria Conception de La
veaga was Of sound mind. Her exam
ination was conducted by Attorneys
Shortridge and Lyons.
On cross examination by Attorney
e. S. Pillsbury. representing the con-
testant, Miguel de Laveaga, Miss Ainsa
admitted uncertainty as to the dates of
a number of conversations.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
MANY KNIGHTS GOING
TO QUEBEC CONVENTION

Many members of the Knights OF
Columbus will leave the city by spe-
cial train July 25 to attend the national
convention of the order in Quebec.
A fine trip has been planned and
many points of interest will be visited.
All arrangements are under the di-
rection of David F. Supple. a prominent
member of the order. Father Sullivan
of St Mary's cathedral will be the spir-
itual director and chaplain OF the trip,
In conjunction with the pleasures OF
the trip every one of the party will be
a San Francisco booster for the Panama
exposition and will distribute buttons
and literature to arouse enthusiasm and
sentiment for San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
BAPTISTS TO BREAK
GROUND FOR CHURCH
New Edifice Will Be at Dana
and Haste Streets

BERKELEY, June 24.-The congre-
cation of the First Baptist church of
this city will gather at the corner of
Haste and Dana streets Sunday after
noon for the breaking of ground for
the new church edifice which shortly
will be built there.
tor of the United First church. will
break ground for the building, and DIR.
E. A. Woods will deliver the invoca- :
ton. Rev. w. c. Spencer will read
from the scriptures, and there will be
special singing for the occasion. The
address of the day will be delivered
by DIR. c.. NJ. Hill.
The church is now occupying the old
First Baptist church at the head of
Fulton street. which is too small for
the congregation formed by the merg-
ing of the First and EvangeI Baptist
churches few months ago.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
MISS MEEK Will
give HOME PARTY
Entertainment Planned for Chill
dren at the Family Resi-
dence at Hayward

OAKLAND, June 24-Miss Miriam
Meek, the charming young daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Meek, will enter
tain half hundred friends Monday
afternoon at one of the elaborate chill
dren's parties. Many of the young folk
included in the invitation will go out
from town to accept of the hospitality
of the Meek residence at Hayward.
The young hostess Will be assisted in
entertaining by her mother. Mrs. Will
Meek, and a number of close family
friends.
Mrs. Lillian Brown Everts and Miss
Florinne Brown returned to town yes
terday after visit of week as the
house guests of Mrs. George Green
wood at her picturesque summer home
IN Ben Lomond. The country resi-
dences of Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Frank
Lampson Brown and Mrs. Arthur Crel-
lin adjoin each other, all of them being
situated In the heart of the redwoods
and overlooking the river. The three
hospitable hostesses have been enter
tanning large number of the smart set
from about the bay since opening their
out of town houses and have contrib
uted largely to the social life of the
summer resort.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rodolph will
go to Carmel -by-the-S Sea for July, clos
ing their East Oakland residence for
the late summer. They have leased a
bungalow in the seaside resort, where
SO many of the artistic and literary
folk of the bay cities are spending the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs George Jensen are in
Ben Lomond, where they are spending
the midsummer. The Jensens have
leased the charming country home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Bishop. DR.. Harry
Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, formerly
Miss Cordelia Bishop are in the Ha-
waiian islands this season. They will
return to California in August.
Santa Barbara has claimed Mrs
Granville Abbott this summer. the pop
ular Piedmont matron planning to re-
main in the southern part of the state
for month or more. She is accom-
panied by Miss Ruth Abbott and Gran
vile Abbott Jr.
All of the smart set remaining in
town will go out to the Claremont
country club tomorrow night to enjoy
the musicale and dance which the board
of directors has planned. A number
Oh noSLS ana HOSLeSSeS are arranging
to entertain informally at small dinners
preceding the dance.
Mrs. A. K. Munson has leased the
pretty Ben Lomond place of Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Earl for the summer, joining
the colony of Oaklanders in the Santa
Cruz mountains. The Earls are abroad
for the season.
In her out of town place near Liver
more, Mrs. Charles Rodolph has beer
entertaining number of house guests
from about the bay, during the season
Mrs. Rodolph closed her Fifth avenue
residence several weeks ago.
Mrs. Philip r. Boone is spending the
season in Bonneville and will not return
from her Shasta home until early in the
fall
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
Alameda Church Services
ALAMEDA, June 24.-First Baptist chur,

ALAMEDA, june 24--First Baptist church,
Santa Clara avenue near Benton street, Rev.
l.. p. RUSSELL minister
IL o'clock--Morning worship and sermon; SUBJ
ject The Cities of the Plain
Kindergarten conducted by Miss Susie Stark
weather for children from to years. Mothers
are invited to worship and to place the children
in kindergarten.
T:30 o'clock Evening praise and song with
sermon; subject ..Self-mastery Lifes Greatest
and Hardest Battle" This is the evangeiistic
hour of church worship.
Bible school--9:45 a. M, Fl. T. Carvin. super
intendent. The summer contest requires attend
ance every Sunday for those who shall receive
special honors. Pastors bible class meets at
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
COLLEGE GRADUATE
MADE FEDERAL EXPERT
Maurice Mitzmain Joins in Bat.
tie Against Pest

BERKELEY, June 24.-Prof. Archi-
bald r. Ward, who sailed few weeks
ago to conduct the campaign of the
federal veterinarians against a pest
which was fatal to cattle in the Philip
pines, has secured the services of Maui
rice Mitzmain, graduate of the class
of 1907 from the university. and recent
ly a member of the bacteriology staff
of the marine hospital service in San
Francisco.
His principal duties were in connec-
tion with the flea and the fly and their
spread of disease.
In the islands the young bacterioIo-
gist will handle the microscope in
connection with the chronological
phases of the war on the Philippine
pest. He is now on his way to Manila.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
Hotel Nearly Completed

BERKELEY, June 21.-Announcement
was made today that the new Shat
tuck hotel at the corner of Shattuck
avenue and Allston way will be opened
for business September 1. The exterior
practically has been completed, and in
terror workers have already started
operations.
The Y. NJ. C. A. building at Allston
way and AIilvia streetsis being erected
rapidly, and should be ready for occu-
pancy January I.
Realty dealers report that business
has been brisk this week, and a few
large sales have been reported by the
big companies.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
CHINESE BANK COIN
FROM GAMBLING DENS
$4,000 Stored Away in Berke-
ley Vaults

and residents who were banking their
cash just before the close of the doors
of the Berkeley national bank for the
day this afternoon, were startled bv
the arrival of three Chinese who ey-
citedly rode up in an automobile and
banked 100000. the, proceeds, F. G.
Montgomery. chauffeur of the car said
of gambling operations in the bav
cities. The Celestials jabbered ex-
citedly as they took out of the ma
chine the flour sacks of shining twen-
ties, and attracted much attention.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
COMMISSIONERS PLAN
FOR BIG NEW PERGOLA

OAKLAND, June -24.-Plans are being
made by the members OF the play
ground commission for the erection of
a new pergola at Bushrod park, to be
constructed partly as a covered arbor,
with benches, tables and seats and
partly as a vine covered trellis work
structure. The only shelter on the
grounds at present is the building con-
tanning dressing rooms, lockers and
shower baths.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
VANDALS REPRIMANDED
AND THEN DISMISSED

OAKLAND. June 24.-Selden Northan,
Claude johnson, Edward Barry and
Thomas, Joseph and Earl Lynn, rang
ing in age from 8 to IS years, who
were arrested for breaking into the
Shattuck avenue Methodist church.
where they. defaced property and COM
mitted other acts of vandalism. were
dismissed today after severe repri-
mand from the authorities and prom
ise on the part of the parents of the
boys to make good the damage.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
REBEKAHS TO HONOR
DEPARTED MEMBERS

BERKELEY. June 24-Special me-
mortal services in honor OF the dead
Of the lodges for the year will be held
in the Epworth Methodist Episcopal
church South of this city Sunday even
ing by the members of Rebekah lodge
order of Odd Fellows here Berkeley
canton No. will attend in full uni
form. special program will be sung
by the church choir.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
WOMEN INJURED IN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Machine Stops After Hitting
Loose. Earth Pile

ALAMEDA, June 24.-Mrs. Frank
Thompson. Mrs. Jack Bromberger an9
Mrs. T. G. Daniels. sisters and resi-
dents of this city, are recovering from
minor injuries sustained a few days
ago when the steering gear of an
automobile in which they were riding
went wrong and the machine collided
with pile of loose earth on the road
near Burlingane.
The auto was in charge of J. p.
Booth chauffeur. The women were
riding in the tonneau of the machine
and were returning from trip to San
Jose.
The machine did not turn over and
none of the occupants were hurled out.
Another automobile was obtained and
the party continued on their way to
this city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
SCHOOL BOARDS. ACTS
RATIFIED BY COUNCIL
Validity of Contract Proceedings
Is Insured

ALAMEDA, June 24.-The city coun-
ell held special meeting tonight for
the purpose of ratifying the proceed
ings taken thus far by the board of
education In obtaining architects
plans for the two proposed school
buildings and in the adoption of plans
for the Wilson school addition and
the awarding of the contract for con-
struction. The action taken by the
city council tonight in approving the
board of education's proceedings will,
it is said, insure the validity of the
proceedings.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
CLAIM PROVED AGAINST
WALTER NEWHALL ESTATE

A claim by the White Investment
company for $S6.O25 against the estate
OF Walter s. Newhan, who died three
years ago. has been allowed by Judge
Corey. NewhaIl was a large stock
holder in the corporation. In an am
davit George A Newhall. president OF.
the company. stated that the amount
claimed was justly due from the estate
of his brother. Walter S. Newhall. II
represents money advanced on promis4
sorry notes in 1905. and interest.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
BLAIR FAILS TO GET
LICENSE FOR SALOON
Town Trustees Recall Poolroom
Indictment /.
ISpecidI Dispdtch 10 The Cali

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SAUSALITO. June 24.-James Blair,
who was indicted by the grand jury
after the raid in which ten men were
arrested for conducting a fake pool
room over his saloon, has been refused
a liquor license by the town trustees.
r. N. Wood, the Selma farmer lad.
who was f1eeced out of $500 in the
place, is still waiting for his money
When Frank Mac Sherry pleaded
guilty his attorney. Otto Irving Wise
made a strong plea for leniency and
promised that complete restitution
would be made to Wood
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

cial success. for it starts in at the same prices
and lacks every disadvantage which Piedmont
and ClaremOnt had. 1t is today 10 minutes
nearer the business center of Oakland tfSn
either of those residence sections when put
on the market: ii has them adjoining to raise
its values it is more beautiful and more per
fectly planned than any subdivision ever sold
locally. We propbesy that lots in Rock Ridge
place will double in value in less than three
years The man of foresight sees it,. too, and is
buvinc there
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
PosTMAsrERs

NEW PoSTMASTERs-vashi June "a
California postmasters have been appointed as
follows: Alpaugh. Tulare county-Gharles Nc
Neely, vice W. z. Mcfarland, resigned; Val
ley Center, San Diego county-C1ara NJ. Shell
by. vice II. T. Banes resigned.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25
PERMITS FOR BUILDINGS

Following is the weekly summary
of building permits applied for at the
board of public works. as compiled by
Walter B. Fawcett, the secretary:
CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS
M nf
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

BUILDING PROJECT
The ladies constituting the Philom thean club .
building committee are making excellent prog.
ress. The proposed clubhouse will cost $40. 900
and there is now on hand In cash over Sc 0OO.
W. E. Wood. the architect. and several of the
ladies OF the committee will leave for bay
points July to inspect club houses.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-25

Fred Z. Reed. subdivision manager of
the Laymance real estate company.
said:
Ne have had much TO say about the great ad-
vantages Of Rock Ridge place for the man who
wants bis own home In high class residence
district The property is 90 beautiful within
and without and is protected by such carefully
thought out restrictions that il of necessity ar-
peals to the most desirable home seekers. Every
day. however. we meet people who inter-
ested in Rock Ridge place. mainly as an invest
ment opportunity. and we have to admit that
these are the far sighted buyers who most ap-
preciste what fine subdivision this new resi-
dence district is.
There Is some excuse for the person who did
not buy in Clsremont or Piedmont five years
ago. because Il was not easy TO see what the
future OF those tracts would be- They were
remote from the city. they had no high class
residence districts near them TO raise their
values. but on the other hand, were in coTnpe-
tition with inferior property.
Thst both Of these districts advanced as they
have IN spite Of such drawbacks is proof that
Rock Ridge place VIII be an even greater 6nan-