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The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
CASHIER OF SPERRY
COMPANY ARRESTED
Leland II. Barnard COnfesses to
Having Embezzled More
Than $4,000

OAKLAND. June 2s.-Leland H. Bar
nard. for a number of years cashier OF
the Oakland office of the Sperry flour
company, was arrested tonight on a
charge of having embezzled more than
$4,000 from his employers during the
periods of his employment. His arrest
was made, by Captain of Detectives
Walter ]. Petersen of the Oakland po-
lice department at the request of the
Sperry flour company. which has had
experts on the young mans accounts.
Barnard is married and lives at 6675
Duncan street, Berkeley, and originally
came here from Eureka, where he is
connected with one of the most promi-
nent families of the city.
He has lived very quietly and enjoyed
the greatest confidence of his employ
ers. His domestic life has been re-
garded as ideal
He was taken into custody at 1880
o'clock tonight at his residence in
Berkeley in the presence of his wife
and year old son. No complaint has
as yet been sworn to by the officers Of
the Sperry company, but they have
informed the police that this will be
done tomorrow morning.
He has made a complete confession
and the money has been traced TO
saloon, restaurant and barber shop in
which he has invested the funds.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Y. M. G. A. OFFERED AS
SUBSTITUTE FOR ARENA
Pastor Says Something Must
Take Place of Prize Fights

The Passing of the Gladiator" wa.
the topic of short talk delivered las
night by Rev. George E. Burlingame oi
the First Baptist church. 1926 O'Farrel
street. The speech preceded the regu.
lar Sunday night sermon. In part ht
spoke as follows:
The recent action of Governor
Gillett has sounded the deathkneIl
for prize lighting in California.
and numerous arenas and club
rooms are on the market to be dis
posed of at a bargain "A veritable
host of gladiators and embryo con-
testants for fistic honors are won
dering how they shall spend their
Friday evenings and Sunday after
moons, since there Is nothing doing
at the Dreamland and all their club
training will profit them nothing
for the future. The gladiator's day
is ending.
The vacuum must be filed some
how; let us fill it with recreationS
which will fully satisfy the demand
of normal youth, and which will
be clean and wholesome and con-
tributory to character and clean
living. The splendid and far reach
ing work OF the Young Mems
Christian association is worthy of
the fullest confidence and heartiest
support by the citizens of San
Francisco as aiding to solve the
problem. The evening schools de-
serve all the resources and all the
friendly backing they require to
available for youths who are wav-
ering on the border line between
a life wasted in sport and a life
ennobled by high moral purposes
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
KAISER'S YACHT LOSES
TO AMERICAN SCHOONER
Emperor breaches Sermon on
Board HohenzoIIern

KEEL, June 26.-In a stiff breeze to-
day the American schooner Westward.
owned by Alexander S. Cochran of New
York, won the jubilee prize, defeating
Lieutenant Krupp Won Behlen und Hal
bach's Germania by / minute and AZ
seconds.
Emperor Williams American built
Meteor, with the emperor on board. f7n-
ished third, only few lengths behind
the Germania-
services aboard the imperial yacht
HohenzolIern. He chose as his theme
Did Jesus Live2" which recently has
been the subject of much public discus
sion. following the appearance of
pamphlet by Prof. Arthur Drews. OF
Karlsruhe, who declares that Jesus
never lived The emperor's text was st.
Luke 23:44
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
YOUNG AERONAUT
SERIOUSLY HURT
Parachute Fails to Work Prop
erly and BalIoonist Falls
Heavily

NEW YORK, June 26.-George Tay-
lor of Philadelphia, a balloonist 21
years old, dropped several hundred feet
at Belleville, N. j.. this afternoon when
a parachute with which he had cut
loose from his balloon failed to work
property. Taylor was taken, seriously
hurt, to st. Mary's hospital, Passaic 1t
is thought he viii live.
With Thomas Moore of Jacksonville,
Fla, Taylor rose in the balloon They
were watched by large crowd
When about 1000 feet up Taylor de-
cided to make what is known as "the
double drop in which the aeronaut
cuts loose with two parachutes, using
each in turn during his descent AS
soon as he left the balloon Taylor got
the first parachute open and dropped
without mishap about half the distance.
but when he tried to use the second
parachute 1t opened only partially. He
landed on his feet in a lot at Nutley.
about one mile from Pleasure park. fell
over on his back and lay there, stunned.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
INCENDIARY WALKS
IN FIRE HE SET
Wading Through Flames Is a
Pleasure. He Declares

LOS ANGELES. June 2e.-After his
arrest today on a charge of arson Jacob
Gladman confessed to having set fire
to the residence of Mrs. I. B. Foote,
near where he lived, so that he might
have an opportunity to satisfy his de-
sire for walking through the flames.
Suspicion was directed toward Glad
man by the discovery that he was suf-
fering from severely burned feet and
when arrested he admitted that he was
responsible for the blaze.
Walking through fire with my feet
bare is pleasure to me-" he explained.
A lunacy commission will examine the
prisoner tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
DE SOUSA HEADS NEW
PORTUGUESE CABINET
Former Minister of Finance Is
Made Premier

LISBON, June 26.-Following the re-
quest of King Manuel, Don Antonio
Teireira de Sousa, the former minister
of finance, has formed cabinet as fol-
lows:
Premier and minister OF the interior
TEIREIRA DE SoUSA.
Minister of justice-MANUEL FRA
TEL.
Minister of hnance-ANsELMo AN
DRADE.
Minister of war-GENERAL RAPoso.
Minister of foreign anairs-JOSE
AzEvEDO.
Minister of marine-MARUsCO de
soUsA.
Minister of public work-PEIREIRA
sANTO.
The ministry under the presidency OF
Francisco de vaiga. Beirso resigned
June II, after having recommended the
dissolution of the chamber Of deputies.
This was opposed by the king as we'll as
by the liberals, the monarchists and the
republicans.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
TONG WAR BREAKS
OUT IN new YORK
Three Shot, Two Fatally, in
Clash Between Ong Leongs
and Four Brothers

NEW YORK, June 26.-The tong war.
which sleeps. but never dies. in spite of
threats. promises and solemn treaties,
broke out today in Chinatown. In so
seconds three Chinese were shot, two
of them fatally. third was painfully
wounded, and more than 80 shots from
heavy caliber revolvers spattered
against the bricks or pavements. In
three minutes following seven Chinese
were arrested.
1t happened that the two thousandth
anniversary of the founding of the So
ciety of the -Four Brothers fell on this
day and in its honor the members were
to give a banquet in Pell street at 5
o'clock.
1t was in the midst of a restless.
shuffiing throng, sown thick with po-
licemen that the shooting began. There
is no certainty of the precise provoca-
tion, but it is generally understood in
Chinatown that the Ong Leong tong did
not relish the fact that Chu Han, re-
Gently acquitted of the murder of an
ong Leong tong man, was to be the
guest of honor.
The Hip Sing tong, the Ong Leong
tong and the Four Brothers each oc-
cupy their own street, and no prudent
member of one society trespasses on
the territory of another. Pickets had
been posted today at the end of Pell
street by the Four Brothers and scouts
Of the Ong Leong tong patrolled the
adjacent boundary of Mott street.
Somebody stepped over the line.
Somebody began to shoot and the flu
silade followed
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
BURLINGAME CLUBWOMEN
TO CLOSE YEAR THURSDAY
Many Guests to Attend Feast at
Maple Hall
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

BURLINGAME. June 26.-The Bur-
lingame woman's club will close its
club year Thursday evening with a sup
per for members and their guests in
Maple hall. The object of the supper is
to bring the people of the community
together to discuss general matters of
interest pertaining to Burlingame
The club is planning for a number of
Interesting and progressive movements
with the opening of the new club year
this fall, among which are a street fair
and the building of clubhouse.
The following committees have been
appointed:
Ctyics-Mrs. T.. E. Aubury.
Music-Mrs. c. +. Mausser-
Literary program-Mrs. NJ. Behrenz.
Travel class--Mrs. Ora Ramsay.
Auditing-Mrs- George Reardon, Mrs. L. P.
Memhership--Mrs. J. r. Murphy, Mrs. j. E.
Elder and Mrs. E. A. Bannerot.
Printing-Mrs A. b. Mccullough
Historian-Mrs. z. n. Bartlett
History and landmarks-Mrs. III. P. Frear
Sewing school-Mrs. C. ]. Robinson
Phiianthropy-Mr B. v. Bazata.
Reception and hospitality committee for Sep
Mrs. r. II. Meek. Mrs. II. Friedman Mrs G. NJ
Hackmeir. Mrs. W. E. Stuart, Mrs. T.. b. Goss
and Mrs. Charles johnson.
Mrs. George Gates. the general chair
man, win call a conference of the com
mittees before the first meeting in Sep
tember
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Z INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
! NEWS TO-DAY !
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1910
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
EDITORIAL
NEWS TO-DAY

EDITORIAL
The Geary street railway decision. Page
The river and harbor bill signed Page
Mr.. Taft helped by the insurgents. Paxe4
measure designed to discourage
bribery. rage
Athletic training grounds in cities Page
CITY
Odd Fellows hold memorial service and grand
sire win dedicate new building. Page Ii
State building trades ordered to aid strikers
in Los Angeles. f,s1.
Geary street railroad bonds to be sold and
work rushed by city. Page IA
Cornerstone OF Mission turn verein hall laid
with appropriate ceremonies Pare3
Fire under floor interrupts dance at carpenters,
picnic at FAIRFAX park Page IA
General Clarence Edwards declares free trade
has tripled Philippine commerce. Page IA
Queen of Admission day carnival 10 be
chosen by ballot. Pay. )
death under truck wheels Page Ii
SUBURBAN
Southern Paci6c land commissioner saws east
ern people want exposition here. Page
Young footpsd strikes victim in face while
companion steals watch chain. Page
Mayor Noy of Alameda to confer with Bay
Cities water company. Page 8
Native Sons and Daughters plan for upioue
fair for entertainment fund Pmx.
Pastor breaks ground for new Baptist church
dedication service. Pare a
Students OF st. Mary's college issue their
monthly publication, The Collegian Parea
C. Fl. Toiiver takes dirigible balloon to San
Diego TO make trial hight
COAST
l.s5o marriages in May established new rec
ord in California. r.x-3
Hawaii planters struck blow by effect of new
congressional land act. Page III
EASTERN
Roosevelt. Taft and Hughes may hold confer
ence this week. Page 2
Butler Ames of Massachusetts, attacks Senator
Lodge machine boss. Page q
Three perish and so hurt as result of fire on
crowded steamer Page s
FOREIGN
and are shot few hours later. Page
SPORTS
State and city police unite forces at Reno
TO keep down criminal element. .sar~-
Johnson puts in full day with road work
and boxing bouts Paxe-
Work on big arena started and structure is
promised ready by Sunday. Page
Jenries evsdes curious tbrongs by going Ash
ing and refuses to box. page 10
Battling Nelson here on way to Reno to chal-
Ienge Ad Wogast. Page
Preside golfers defeated by Claremont in
home and home golf tournament. s'age 10
Angels take both games from Oakland by hit
ting Commuter pitchers Page 10
Portland beats Senators, i to 0. in 10 inning
game, evening up series. Page 10
MARINE
Crude oil under docks said to be responsible
for obstinate FIRE. Page Is
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
GEORGIAN SHOOTS DOWN
FIVE PEACE OFFICERS
Kills Chief of Police and Deputy
Sheriff and Defies Arrest

OCILLA, Ca. June 2e.-Chief of Po-
lice Davis and Deputy Sheriff Sheffield
were killed and Deputy Sheriff Bass,
Sheriff McInnes and Deputy Sheriff
Tucker were wounded near here today
by ". H Bostwick, who then barri-
caded himself in his house with his
six children.
He is well armed and threatens 10
kin everybody his bullets can reach.
Governor Brown was asked to send
troops and tonight decided TO send a
militia company at Fitzgerald 20 the
house.
The house at midnight is surrounded
by a strong guard.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
PRETTY STENOGRAPHER
MARRIES BUSINESSMAN
Miss Ida Mutt Unite dto III. III.
Ware

Miss Ida Mutt. the private stenog-
rapher Of Gus Larm, manager of the
Msnx hotel. sprang a surprise on her
friends yesterday when she quietly
slipped away and married H. H. Ware.
a businessman of this city.
Outside Of Lsrm none about the hotel
knew Of the nuptials until the cere-
mony was over. The wedding took
place in parlor suite of the hotel
A trip to the east is in prospect after
a short honeymoon stay in the south
ern part OF the state
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
GLIDDEN TOURISTS ON
MISSOURI BOULEVARDS

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, June 26.-Gltd-
den tourists spent the day looking over
Kansas City boulevards. They will
leave tomorrow for Omaha, Dai II.
Lewis in the pilot car at a. m, and
the tourists at a. m. Not a perfect
score remains. OF the "a cars that
started in the tour, IL remain con-
testants. The run from Wichita sun
day-232 miles-will be exceeded to-
morrow by 10 miles in the run to
Omaha
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
OAKLAND Man
MEETS Death
IN ACCIDENT
Adolph Zeis, Prominent Sales
man, Hurled Through Glass
Shield and Killed
Wife and Two Guests Thrown
From Car and Painfully
Injured

~ AKLAND, June 26.-Adolph Zeis
Y a prominent travelling salesman,
well known throughout the coast
was killed shortly after 1 o'clock this
morning, when he lost control OF his
auto and the machine crashed into a
telegraph pole at East Fourteenth
street and Saratoga avenue. With him
in the machine were his wife and two
guests, Charles Reuter- and Mrs. j. w.
Brasford. All three were injured, the
shock nearly proving fatal to Mrs. zeis,
who has been a semi-invalid since the
death of her mother last May.
The accident occurred at a, sharp
curve, the occupants being thrown from
the car. Zeis was hurled against the
wheel and through the glass dust
shield. His skull was fractured.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
N T X CANS
Reflect
DIAz
President and Vice President
Swept Into Office by Great
Majority
SOLDIERS MAINTAIN
ORDER AT THE POLLS
But 2 Per Cent of the Vote in
Mexico City Goes to Rival
Candidate II
ELECTION DAY PASSES
WITHOUT DISORDER
SOLDIERS MAINTAIN
ORDER AT THE POLLS
ELECTION DAY PASSES
WITHOUT DISORDER

Z L PAso. Tex. June 2s.-A tele-
gram from Mexico city tonight
from nonpartisan source de-
clares that the reelection of Diaz is
certain.
1t may have been providentaI, but
rain along the Mexico border today
kept the crowds in most OF the time
and very light vote Is said TO have
been polled. Troops were in evidence
in considerable numbers at all the poll
ing places and crowds were not toler.
ated.
Last night troops patroned all the
streets and prevented any meetings un-
less they were in small numbers and
very secret. At Cananea the smelter
was shut down today, and as all
saloons have been closed throughout
Mexico since Saturday morning there
was nothing to draw the average
Mexican from his house.
In Ciudad Juarez. opposite FL Paso,
open opposition developed in the day
for the first time to Diaz and CorraIL
Apaper was issued containing the
names of officials OF the anti-re-
election club and showing judge
Amador, state tax. collector: A Regel-
les and many prominent men aligned
with the anti-Diazites.
The appearance OF General Felix
Disz in Juarez and FL Paso YESTERDAY
and today is said TO have added bold
hess to the anti-re-eIectionists as
pias has just been depOsed as chief OF
bhe Mexico City police for opposing
the election of Corran
Overwhelming Victory
MEXICO CITY, June 2S.-Genera1
Porforio Diaz was today elected presi-
dent of Mexico and Ramon Corral vice
president by an overwhelming ma
1ority. according 10 returns received
here from all over the country tonight
The anti-re-electionist ticket, headed
by Francisco T. Madero. now under ar
rest in San Luis Potosf. received about
2 per cent Of the vote cast in Mexico
City. according to an unofficial state
ment tonight. 1t is estimated that be-
tween 5000 and $4,000 votes were cast
The city was free from disorder of
a serious nature. although at several
voting places friends OF the candidates
had personal encounters.
Eighth undred electors were chosen
in Mexico City. OF whom only four are
antf-re- -electionists. From kilograms
received from various parts OF the re-
public the same proportion seems to
prevail throughout the country.
The electors chosen today will meet
in the electoral college on July 10 to
vote for deputies and senators. on July I
IL officially to declare the election of a /,
president and vice president and on
July II to name judges of the suprems
court
El Imparcial tomorrow will say that
the election today was complete trf-
umph for the entire Diaz-Corra1 ticket. !
At Torreon. Vera Cruz and oMnterey1
the Diaz-Corran ticket carried by large
majorities. Election day at Monterey.
reported as center OF political unrest.
passed of without excitement of any
kind.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27

HART DIsArPEARs-Edward Hart
residing at 1893 McAllister street was re-
ported missing yesterday. The police were
asked by Mrs. c. Cunningham TO locate him
He has wandered away before. He is % years
of age and has suffered frala hrsin trouble
for a number Of years.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Aid Is Summoned

Neighborhood residents telephoned to
the police for assistance and Night Op-
orator Hunley made a flying trip to the
scene in an auto. Hastily placing the
victims of the accident in the car he
started for the county infirmary. but
before the destination was reached Zeis
died.
Mrs. Zeis. whose condition appeared
so serious that it was feared she, too
might succumh, was taken to the
Acropolis sanatorium, where an exam
ination by Doctor Shannon disclose ed
the fact that the woman's injuries con-
sisted of severe shock and number OF
painful bruises. none of her bones hav-
ing been broken. Reuter- and Mrs
Brasford were taken home, where they
were placed under the care of nurse
Their injuries are painful. but not dan
gerous
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27

CHAUFFEUR KILLED-Bradford, Pa, June rs.
Harold Backus, a chauffeur. aged D. was
killed and two conpa mons were Injured today
when their automobile crashed into telegraph
pole.
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27

FUNERAL OF S. ELMoRE HELD-Pasadens.
June 28.-The funeral Of Samuel Elmote the
Astoria (Ore.) salmon packer who was killed
with Mrs. NJ. E. Garretson In an automobile
accident week ago. was held here today. The
body was cremated and the ashes will be taken
to Astoria By Mrs. Gilmore next Thursday
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Was Careful Driver

Zeis started out to take his wife and
their guests for a spin in his new car
at o'clock in the evening. The outing
was planned principally for the beneft
of Mrs. Zeis. Finding the night ideal
for motoring, the party proceeded to
According to friends. zeis was a very
careful driver. On her way to the hos
pital Mrs Zeis declared that they were
going along at a very moderate pace
when the crash came. The speed indi-
Gator, however, registered 4s miles
when 1t was found after the accident.
1t is believed that zeis found the
steering gear unruly at the sharp curve
and was unable to turn his machine,
which ran straight ahead and crashed
into the pole.
Zeis was one of the oldest travelling
statesmen in this county, and for a num-
Der of years had represented the J. A.
Folger company on this side of the bay.
He was member of the Commercial |
Travellers association, of the Elks, Ma
sons. knights of Pythias, and had other
fraternal connections. Four children
survive him-Allen, aged 16 years;
Ruth. aged 13; Duncan. 10, and Russell,
Z. Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed. His home was at
1925 Second avenue
The San Francisco call., 1910-06-27
Elections in Panama

JANAMA. June 2s.-Municipal eIec-
tions were held throughout the re-
public today without disturbance of
any kind The government won by a
large majority. particularly IN Pan
anna city and in Colon
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-21

T3n fe mHiar uN arrangement
hi Ha@ahahir md Ei8s roaats dse
Of fhe i7setr sllaa given by fhp
b. o. eu Notember 7rd $50. aBa
ath, bad ia bo boia iA thc c5iy hs8
viii have aH eAhihi, of dogs aHB cot
u 200 forenoon fram iu upui D e. ana
10 lbr afternoon AZ . O'clock tnhE
SHOW aiil BE- held After the award
lug OF prizes Mrs. Peters wli give ~
reading, The old Fiddler" follov-
ca Immediately bY the llddlors lu q
contest ~ olg time airs The e0mmil-
toe expects to have this dag Satuy-
day. the 9TH the last day of The
Flower Sh8w faii pf Interest lpf boys
and girls men aud women, old an0
Young Part of the proceeds ~ this
day Is 10 be given 10 civic improve.
mepts Make the Attendance large
and help tbe Daughters 90 pes their
OBLIGATION - the Iome IN Austin and
Sc, ssell the contribution too IN some
way benefit OF heautiiy our city The
lis, Of prizes, ~hero they may ha
seen. ages OF babies, etc. viii ap-
pear late:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1910-10-21

TIE Scottish parish minister was
going from home and procured the
clergyman Of neighboring PARISH
10 officiate on Sunday. The parish
minister's servant, who was also
beadle, was sent over TO the station
to drive the visiting reverend gentle
n an 20 the manse
A',t'. TIL train arrived ne beads
asked the visitor to be good enough
t" wait awhile, as ne ha,, sou !.
errand to do before going home.
The minister was furious and threa
enened to report the beadle to his
master
We'll, sir. We can dae that if We
like, said the beadle. ''but he tell't
Ee tinself TO wait till it was darK
afore | drove ye over, for ii the
tolk o the village saw who was to
preach naebody wud turn DOT IN.
morn"
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The club regretted that on account
or Illness Mrs. Groce could not bt
with them, but no disappointment,
was evidenced when Miss Groce was
through. She is an ardent lover OF
the author, and has been student
of his writings since she could read,
and even before loving 10 hear the
stories in the nursery days Besides
this. only last winter she saw the
best players interpret Hamlet on the
New York stage. Her talk was n
real treat Miss Davis and Mrs.
Grady Winn criticized the lesson
most favorably. having been re-
quested to act as critics pro TEN by
the chairman.