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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
CONTRACTORS FOR
CITY CRITICISED
work in Several Instances Fails
to Meet the Approval of
Bureau of Inspection

me bureau of inspection of the Mer-
chants association, in its last report
made to that body, takes occasion to
comment on the "dilatory" methods of
certain contractors who are doing city
work. especially work on pumping sta
lon at Second and Townsend streets.
This work is being done under a gen
eral city contract for installation of
the high pressure fire protection system.
The complaint of the inspectors is not
confined TO the pumping station. a sec
oHd KICK being registered on the
sewer construction job in Fifth street.
ne inspectors for the association in
sist mat this work is submitting the
people IN the vicinity to great incon-
Nehlence and but little progress is
DelnS made. In the second instance
900 days were originally granted for
the completion of the work. and on
May ] 90 day extension was allowed.
Whlle most of the city work is ap-
proved, especially the larger sewer con-
tracts and building jobs, difficulty was
experienced on the Garfield primary
school building when the association
inspectors attempted to make an in
NestiSatiOn of the work An appeal
was taken to the board of public works
This appeal was successful and an in
spection made. The report criticises
the concrete work
In a test of the fire boat David Scan
nell II is reported that the port pump
had to be stopped because of grit in the
bearings. Alterations were ordered in
the pump and other tests will be made.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
GALA DAY FOR THE
CREWS OF WARSFIPS
BIueiackets and Marines Guests
of Vallejo Businessmen
TSpeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

tOpeCidt DfSpdICn 10 ne Sdtl
VALLEJO, June 19.-More than
1,500 blue Jackets and marines from
the cruisers Maryland. West Virginia
and California and other less important
vessels now at the Mare island naval
station, were given a most enjoyable
time Saturday, when they were the
guests of the merchants and business
men of Vallejo at a luncheon held at a
social at Flosden station, three miles
from this city.
The affair was under the direct super
vision of Mayor ]. F. Chappell, as
sisted by large number of promi-
nent businessmen. The morning and
a part of the afternoon were taken up
with track and field events.
During the afternoon the baseball
ninest from the cruisers California and
West Virginia played for the champion
ship of the American navy, the prize
being a large gold cup donated by the
merchants of Vallejo. West Virginia S
nine won by a score of to 1.
There were also four four round box
ing contests, which terminated as fol-
lows:
Frank Twinkle of the Maryland won from Nc
Guire Of the California in the second round.
Battling Nelson of the West Virginia was
given the decision over ToIand Of the California.
the latter's seconds throwing up the sponge in
the last round
SobeI of the California gained the decision
from Ayles of the Farragut.
Matt Turner of the California knocked out
Charbuner OF the independence in the fourth
Several thousand dollars was distributed in
prizes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
many POSTERS TO
Be ON EXHIBITION
Striking Art Display Will Be
Open to Public at the
Auditorium

The advertising exhibition which is
announced, for four days, beginning
Wednesday. promises to be one OF the
most elaborate and instructive AFFAIRS
of its kind ever presented to the people
of the city Work has been gathered
from all points in the United States and
Canada for the display and some strik-
ing poster and art effects are promised.
Similar shows have been given In
Seattle, Chicago and New York, but
none of them will approach the San
Francisco exhibition in. point OF size
and scope. The modern methods OF
advertising will be demonstrated.
San Francisco has number of note
worthy artists, whose best work mas
been applied to advertising illustration.
This work has been produced in eastern
newspapers and magazines and In
books and booklets of which the gen.
eral public is not Informed. These
original drawings will be exhibited at
the Auditorium.
The artistically decorated booths will
be unusually attractive. The decora-
tions and booths have cost $4,000 to
install and will be in readiness for the
exhibitors today.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
TRACTION ENGINES
DESTROY THE FORESTS
Company Changes to Oil Burn
ers After Causing Damage
TSpecioI Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO. June 19.-Deputy
State Forester Max Smith is back from
Oroville. where he went to investigate
the complaint about the Butte county
pine and hardwood lumber company
using wood burning traction engines,
which caused forest fires.
The complaint was made by Secre-
tary M. b. Crane of the Oroville cham
Der of commerce. Smith found that
about June / the change was made
from wood burners to oil burners, and
since then no fires have started.
Prior to that time, however, timber
on about 500 acres was destroyed The
engines work in the vicinity of Wood
Leaf
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
SPANISH NOBLEMAN TO
HUNT BEARS IN MEXICO
VIII Be Guest of General Luis
TerraZaS

Ell PASO, Tex, June l9.-The duke of
Montponsier, closely related to the
royal house of Spain and Portugal,
who is now travelling in Mexico, will
become the guest of General Luis Ter
raZas of Chihuahua June &c and will
spend several weeks hunting big game
In the Sierra Madre mountains. where
General TerraZas owns thousands of
acres which abound in bear, deer and
mountain lions
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
ORCHARpI5TS WANT
BIG APPROPRIATION
Will Ask Legislature to Give
Commission 100000
Especial Dispatch 10 The CoU1

SACRAMENTO, June ia resolu.
ton calling upon the state legislature
to appropriate the sum of s10O. 900 for
use by the state horticultural commits
sion IN order that the horticultural in
dustries In the state may be given
what the association believes is the
attention which their Importance JUS
tines was adopted by the directors of
the Sacramento Valley deyelopment as
soclatlon at meeting held today.
The directors also decided to hold a
big celebration at Orland when the Or
land Irrigation project. undertaken by
the government, is finished next spring.
Those presentA were:s President Mar
shan Diggs, /. ]. Prouix of Willows
n. y. Stabler of Yuba City, C. F. Aaron
of Marysville, E. Franklin of Colfax
and Secretary Miller.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
NATIVE SONS PLAN
FOR ADMISSION DAY
Big Meeting of the Celebration
Committee Held

With a large percentage of the 15O
members of the Native Sons committee
for the Admission day celebration pres
ent an enthusiastic meeting was held
Saturday night in Santa Clara hall.
The official poster, showing Cali
sfornia girl holding to a bear with a
chain of poppies, was exhibited and ap-
proved The printing committee was
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
Man WOUNDED BY
POLICEMAN DIES
Vallejo Bar Tender Who Was
Shot in Quarrel Wednesday
Morning Passes Away

VALLEJO, June 1s.-Louis Wood, a
par tender. VINO was shot early Wednes-
day morning by Policeman James w.
Oliver OF this city, died early this
evening.
Wood was shot by oliver when the
latter interIered In quarrel in which
other man.
Oliver was not arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

postals printed with the design upon it..
Attention also was called TO the fact
that unscdupulous dealers were produc-
ing bear flags resembling the official
ones The committee requested that
attention be called to the matter and
that purchasers be warned to get the
ofhcial flags. the funds derived from
which will be devoted to the three days
celebration in this city.
Plans have been laid for the festoon-
ing of the principal thoroughfares with
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
Personal Mention

Miss Anna Peters has returned from Mare
island, where she attended dance and card
party.
Mrs. j. W. Willy of Oakland formerly of this
city. has been the guest of Mrs. George Homage.
Mrs. Julia Smith has returned from an ex-
tended visit with relatives at Hollster.
Mrs. Hal Barnett of Los Angeles is visiting
her mother. Mrs. Jennie Smith of this city.
Miss Lena Fitzgibbon Of San Francisco is the
guest of Miss Carmelita Heffernan.
Miss Jessie la Rue will leave this week for a
trim east
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

flags and banners and fsr night illumi-
nation with electric lights. A portion
of some block will be laid out, accord
ing to the scheme. in order to expert
ment for the most effective decora-
tiOns.
The transportation committee has
been increased from three TO nine mem
bers. as also was the publicity and
press committee, the work for these
two committees having increased at a
very rapid rate
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
VACAVILLE TO HAVE
LARGE, MODERN HOTEL
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VACAVILLE, June 19.-The vacaviIle
hotel and realty company has been in
corporated for the purpose OF building
a large and modern hotel in Vacaville.
The capital stock Of the company is
$4,000. The officers are: II. d. Chand-
Ter. president; B. S. Gerson, secretary,
and G. A. Arnold, treasurer. These, to-
gether with c. NJ. Hartley and r. Schae-
fer constitute the directors.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

NEW PASSENGER SERvICE-Portland. Ore,
June 19.-With the addition of three trains
today by the Great Northern railroad com.
pany there are 10 passenger trains plying
either way between here and Seattle. In
addition to the Great Nortbern's trains there
three Oregon and Washington railroad
company's trains and four trains operated by
the Northern Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
MARRIAGES

ARNHISEL-MORDECAI- San Jose. CAL.
June ii. 1910, Lewis Barnhisel and Mrs. A. C..
Mordecai.
COWPER-DOWNEY-I this city June IS.
1910, by the Rev. III. II. Bell. Ernest COwper
and Ellen Bell Downey, both of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
DINNER SERVED
ON ANNIVERSARY
Twenty-fifth Year of Marriage
Celebrated by Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Weble
Especial Dispaich TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, June 19.-The Wednes-
day bridge club gathered at the home
of Mrs. w. II. Baldwin and passed an
ENJOYABLE afternoon, Mrs. Bentley max
ing the highest score at cards. Those
present were Mrs. Pauline Dohrnan,
Mrs. A. L. House, Mrs. James Warrack,
Mrs. Frank McKevitt, Mrs. George w.
Lane, Miss Olive Donnellan. Mrs. Won
Loben Sells, Miss Marjofy May and Miss
Helen Pierce
One of the largest gatherings of the
week was the celebration of the
twenty wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Weble. The
Weble home was beautifully decorated
in pink and green. Covers were laid at
dinner for the following:
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
noaRAw IMpRov1NG-s

McGRAW IMPRov1EG-Seattle WASH. June
l9-Former Governor john II. Mc6iraw, who
is seriously i'll at his home here, showed
signs OF improvement tonight. Although
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
BIRTHS

GREGoRY-In this city. June Is. 1910. to the
wife Of Frank Gregory formerly Regina
SchlegeD, son.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

Birth. marriage and death notices sent by mail
VIII not be inserted. They must be handed in at
either OF the publication Offices and be indorsed
with the name and residence Of persons author
lzed to have the same published. Notices re-
strleted simply to the announcement Of the event
are published once in this column free OF charge
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20
Notable Deaths
HENRY NEVILLE acrop Ionao

HENRY NEVILLE, AcroR-London. June 10
Henry Neville. the actor and dramatic teacher.
e1ed here today. Henry Neville born in
Manchester He made his first London appear
ance at the Lyceum in 1866. He was lessee
and manager of the Iyceum from 1916 to
1897 and founded a dramatic school in 1854.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

Mrs. A. Waldenmeier entertained the
members of the Monday bridge club
last week.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

Weble home was beautifully decorated
in pink and green. Covers were laid at
dinner for the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. Webe Mr.. and Mrs X. de
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Rosa
Black Mr.. and Mrs. j. Cahfli
Mr.. and Mrs. d. ]. Mr.. and Mrs. f. Phil
Long lips
Mr. and Mrs Edgar Mr and Mrs. B. Lynn
Hevener Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Boone
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.. of San Francisco
0'Brien Mr.. and Mrs.. ODER
Mr. and Mrs. James matt of Oakland
Devine Mr.. and Mrs. Grifhths
Mr.. aud Mrs. John el,lsan Francisco
King Miss Mae Schuren
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bow Miss Mabel Springfield
sher Miss Mayme Kennedy
Mr.. aud Mrs. F. shaver Mrs c. Springfield
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Cranna Miss Nellie Penny and
Mr.. and Mrs d. j. Miss Irene Stoll of San
Hantley Francisco
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Morley Miss NJ. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Miss A. johnson
Mr. aud Mrs. NJ Brown Miss NJ. Kavanaugh
Mr.. and Mrs. Schnauss Mrs. X. Cummings
| Mr. and Mrs q. Page Mrs. Leddy
| Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Mrs. kemmerfeldt
| Starr ]. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. j. Crum George Webb Jr-
! Mrs. Lester Hinsdale entertained the
members of sewing club Saturday. 1t
served the double purpose of being one
of the last gatherings of the club and
also the wedding anniversary of Mrs.
Ammon Clay. one of the members.
1
| to the Yosemite valley were revived
! last week in two house parties, one
held by Mr.. and Mrs. Richard p. Burr
and the other by Mrs. Charles A. Root
The latter affair was complimentary to
Mrs. Harry Haydrone of Oakland and
cards were the pastime.
Miss Louise Hauser with her father
]. Hauser, and brother Clarence Hau-
ser, who have been the house guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Clauss. have de-
parted for their home in Los Angeles.
The Misses Sybil and Gertrude Clauss
arranged an informal evening for their
guests prior to their departure.
The members of the graduate class
of the Oak Park school were the guests
Friday night of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ D.
| Coon.
Mrs. John S. Chambers presided over
pretty dinner given Friday evening g
in honor of Miss Carolin Schmid and
| Alexander Reginald MacSwain, whose
engagement was recently announced
Covers were laid for Miss Schmid. Miss
Carolina Biven, Mr.. MacSwain, Victor
Chambers and Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers
Personal Mention
Mrs. William c. Lyon of Honolulu, who has
been the guest of Mrs T. d. LittIefield has gone
| to, Berkeley to visit with her parents
Mrs. G. V. Kellogg, accompanied by her daugh
| ter. Mrs. j. L. de Costa. left Wednesday on
two months trip throughout the east
! Miss Edith Nielsen of Berkeley is spending a
| fortnight with her brother and his wife, DR.. and
| Mrs N z. Nielsen
| Miss GeorgisM. Dudley of Porterfeld and Miss
| Genevieve G. Gerry Of Fresno are visiting their
| aunt Mrs. Ella Bauer, and grandmother, Mrs.
| Ida Barker.
| Mrs. Edward Twitchel is spending the fort
night with friends and relatives in San Francisco
| James Warrdck A
l.. House and daughter. Miss Margaret House, of
Mill Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Eddy entertained
the Tres Olmos five hundred club
Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

The North Side bridge club met
Thursday at Oak Park and played under
the oaks.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

The Wednesday bridge club was en-
tertained last week by Mrs. F. S. Hol-
ley. Her party was an innovation, as
she invited the guests for 8 o'clock
breakfast, and bridge was played dur
ing the cool morning hours.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

VALLEJo-At rest. IN HalfmOOn Bay. CAL.
Quofre Antonio Vallejo. OF the late Jose
Jesus Vallejo, loving husband of Amelia Val
lejO. and father OF Mrs Robert Richards.
Mrs. George Smith. Gabriel ]. Vallejo. Manuel
Vallejo, Fred Vallejo and Vera and Belle
Vallejo. a native Of Watsonville, CAL, aged
10 years and days
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

A few friends were entertained with
bridge Thursday evening by Mrs. S. w.
r. Langdon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

R1CHARDS-Entered into rest in this city. June
10 1910. Ezra. Richards. beloved father OF
May Z. Richards and the late John S. Rich
ards. native Of Newport, Herklmer county
n. Y. aged 81 years months and DAYS.
Friends and aequaintances respectfully
invited to attend the funeral services tOmOr-
row Tuesday. at p m. at the parlors OF
the United Undertakers, 2606 Howard street
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

wEED-In Porterville CAL. June 1S 1910
Hampton Schuster Weed. infant Of Clar
ence II. and Frances L Weed. and grandson
of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Schuster Of 1927 Rus
sell street Berkeley. a native OF California
aged year months and IL days.
Body viii arrive in Berkeley this (Monday
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-20

RoBINSoN-In Oakland. Cal, June 10, 1910.
Alice Louise. beloved wife OF Captain Arthur
| Robinson. native of California, aged Al years
| q months and 3 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-24
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TWO BOYS KIDNAPPED
From Brooklyn Homss-$5000 Each
Demand for Their Return.

New York, Nov. 23-All South
ProoklSn is excited over the disap-
rearance of two small boys. both Of
whom were taken practically from un-
der the eyes of their parents. Ran
SONS OF $500 are demanded in, each
case. Letters containing open threats
of death to tie tn'u boys unless the
money demanded is forthcoming have
been received by the terror stricken
parents.
Michael FRITZ. eight years old, who
lived with his mother, his grandfather
and three brothers and a sister at No
72O Fifth avenue. South Brooklyn. is
one of the boys missing from Ills
home. The other child. and it is be
lcvcd that the same band cnticed him
away. is Giuseppe Longo. who lived
with his father at No. lS6 2lst street,
just around the corner from Michael's
home. The two boys were the closest
of playmates.
The fact that the boys had not been
at home since Saturday evening did
not become known to the police of the
Fifth avenue station until last night,
when neighbors OF the Fritzrs went
to the station and reported the mat
ter. So awed by the. letters received
from the kidnappers were the fami-
lies of the boys that they feared to
tell the police of their disappearance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-24
FLEECE UPSTATE FARMER.
Couple About to Sail for Holland
Proved Easy Marks.

New York. Nov. 23.-With $1,000, the saw
ings of lifetime, tucked away in their
clothes. Gilbert Dalboo an aged farmer.
and his wife, Cornelia. arrived in this
city from Newark. N. Y, Tuesday pre-
pared to sail for Holland on the steam
ship Rotterdam. The couple were fieeced
out of their money and the excitement
that followed caused the farmer and his
wife to miss the steamer.
Dalboo and his wife were met at the
Grand Central station by well.dressed
man. The stranger assured them that he
was about to sail for Holland. too, and
induced them to go to restaurant in
Third avenue AS they sat in the restau-
rant man, who the stranger explained
was his ''expressman." called for in
structions', as to where the strangers
baggage was to be taken. The stranger
told the "expressman" to send the bag
gage to Hoboken. and then drew forth a
hundred dollar bill to pay the express
man." but the latter said he could not
make change. ...
At this juncture Dalboo pulled out his
wallet and said he had the right amount.
The stranger allowed Dalboo to pay the
charges" Dalboo soon afterward gave
the stranger his wallet for safekeeping.
Presently the stranger begged to be ex-
cused for a moment. He did not return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-24
WOMEN BEATEN IN STREETS
Two Crimes Close Together Stir Plain
field, N. j., People.

Plainiield, N. j., Nov. 23.-Two AT
tacks upon women in the streets of
thls city have caused intense. excite
ment and all the police reserves have
Deen called out on the case. The no.
lice believe one man committed both
crimes.
The latest victim is Miss Beatrice
Ryan. IS years old, who was to have
been married this week She was at
tackled at Madison and Eighth streets
early i'm the evening. The street was
well lighted, and the neighborhood is
a fashionable one. She says she heard
a man walking up behind her. keep
ing step. When he was about to pass
her. he struck her on the head, Miss
Ryan says. When she came TO her
senses, she was lying on the sidewalk.
unharmed, save for her bruised head
and with her purse untouched.
Mrs. Martin OI.Oughlin, wife of the
golf professional and bride Of a
month. was similarly attacked near
the Plainfield Country Club. She
fought valiantly with her assailant.
She was badly beaten. but escaped
with torn clothing and managed to
reach her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-24
BAR KEEPER RUNS AMuck
Shoots Three Men, Two Fatally Be
cause Of Conviction In Court.

Newcastle. Colo, Nov. o3-Willi,n ~,
'rlI1lth Il saloon keeper enraged ~
HIS convection for assault, ran ANNEX
on the streets Wednesday evening and
shot and killed one man and badly
wounded two others. He IS now h,r
rlcaded in room in the Bank block
ana shooting through the window at
everyone Who approaches.
W illlam Davis. 4 bystander. is dead
WIN 4 bullet in mis- brain. CITY Mar
s'al RenlnlN WAS wounded in the ah-
doncn. Philip Carpenter. Il nionoor nf
'He to"h' who Was passing along the
street at tho ti'ne of the SHOOTING u.,s
Si.ot N III" neck and VIII die.
'TI!Ilth W"s convicted in the district
court at Glenwood Springs y,,terda,
on Il chars" Of assault. the complaint
ant being J. T. Sample. Pending an
appeal. Griffith was released on hnpfs
he returned to Newcastle and Sam
PIE was the first person he saw after
anShtln% from -he car.
He immediately opened fire on Sam
pie, who fled with Griffith in p,rs,,ir
Marshal temmix tried to intercept tho
prisoner and was shot down arto,
winch Griffith fired into crowd of
spectators.
Griffith then fed to the Bank block
The sheriff was summoned from Glen
wood aud hurried to the scene with ,
posse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-24
ASKS $4,000 FOR BOY.
Surrogate Thinks $500 Yearly Enough
for Lad of Ten.

New York Nov. 23.-Surrogate John
P. Cohalan declared Tuesday in case
that was before him that he did not
think that an income Of more than
$5G0@ n year would be good for a boy
10 years al aae. This opinion was
given when the Il, p,i,'a;inn was made
to the surrogate for an allowance of
$4,000 for Hunt Tilford Dickinson.
nephew of Wesley Hunt Tilford. who
left several million dollars made in the
Standard Oil Co.
The boy was a legatee to the extent
Of about 100000 in the estate of Til
ford. The income from this amount is
100000. Henry NJ. Tilford. trustee I'M
der the will. said that $4,000 had been
spent for the support of young Hunt
Tilford Dickinson from May. 1909, to
June. 1910, and his counsel explained
that it had been agreed that the boys
father, as his guardian, should receive
that amount for the boy.
Surrogate Cohalan then made his
observation about what a 1O-year- old
boy should receive. Counsel said that
the trustee had the right under the
Will to fix the amount of the allowance
The surrogate reserved decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-11-24
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Western Miners Matter Postponed
AeropIane Workers Recognized.

St. Louis. Nov. 23.-The Western
Federation Of Miners controversy
scheduled for consideration of the
American Federation of Labor today
did rot come up. owing to delay in
the report of the committee having IT
in charge The convention probably
will take it up at the session Friday.
IT was decided tonight to work through
Thanksgiving day as usual so that the
prompt adjournment may be had Sat
urday.
The Federation by unanimous vote.
ADOPTED a resolution presented by the
canadian delegates, protesting against
the proposed extradition of Sarvo Fed
.renko. a Russian refugee. and MEM
her of the first Russian Duma. who is
in iail at Winnipeg. charged with muir
der
The convention took cognizance OF
the aeroplane industry by adopting a
resolution providing for the change
Of name of the Carriage and Wager
workers to the Carriage. Wagon, Au-
tomohile and Aeroplane Workers Inter