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The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
SEMAP PHORESFOR
TRAFFIC CONT ROL

A complete semaphore system for
the regulation of traffic on all of
Oakland's busiest intersections will
probably be installed within a short
time by the Oakland police depart
ment. Chief of Police Petersen has
written for a description of the sys-
tenn recently installed IN Los An
geles. and expects a reply In a few
days.
Semaphores have been installed in
several large cities in the east for the
regulation of traffic at busy corners.
They are operated by the traffic po-
liceman. The arms stretch outward
at the officers pull on a lever. warn
ing automobiles and wagons to stop.
The traffic is resumed when the arm
is lowered.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
CARNIVAL DEM MONSTRATES
OAKLAND'S development

The midwinter carnival which has
been held in Sixteenth street near the
Southern Pacific depot under the aus
pices of the West Sixteenth Street
Improvement association, Oakland, is
proving a success.
Given TO call attention to the rapid
industrial growth of West Oakland,
special efforts have been made to IL
1ustrate this development. A feature
tomorrow night, the closing night.
will be the burning of the old sta
tion which has been rebuilt in minia-
ture. The fire department Will re-
spond in answer to an alarm and the
streets will be cleared.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
OTHER ACCIDENTS REPORTED
HIGHWAY BOND SUIT
DELAYED BY DEMURRER

The suit of Mrs S. j. Ward sister
of Supervisor Joseph M. Kelley of
Oakland, TO prevent the purchase by
Alameda county of 100000 worth of
state highway bonds was called be-
fore Judge Harris yesterday after
noon but was continued until Mon
day on a demurrer. State Treasurer
Roberts has received the money for
the bonds which are now in the Cali
fornia State bank at Sacramento.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Two Counties Plan
Road Across Island

For the purpose of planning a
road across Victoria island between
Contra Costa and San Joaquin coun-
ties. a joint meeting of the boards
of supervisors of the two counties
will be held at Martinez Monday.
J. L Borden has agreed to grant
200 foot right OF way across the
island and to assume a portion of
the cost of constructing the bridges,
which is not TO exceed $4,000.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
SHOWER OF GOLD BLOCKS
TRAFFIC I'M OAKLAND

A shower of gold suspended traffic
IN front of the Alameda county hall
Of records in Oakland yesterday. when
a sack containing twenty dollar
pieces which was being transferred
By a bank clerk broke its fastenings
and scattered the coin in every direc-
tion. Pedestrians stopped at the ring
ing jingle and watched the young man
gather IN the shekels. which he did
with the aid of a friend. None of
the coins rolled out of sight and the
entire amount was delivered to it's
destination.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
WOMAN PLUNGES THR0
FIREHOUSE TRAP DOOR

Mrs. Clara Doane. wife of an Oak
land fireman, today is in a serious
condition at her home, 5349 College
avenue, as the result of the fall she
received yesterday by plunging
through a trap door at the f1rehouse
at Ninth and Alice streets. Oakland.
DIR. George G. Reinle found that she
was suffering from broken arm and
possible internal injuries. She fell
through the open door and landed In.
the basement 30 feet below.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
WIDOW OF PIONEER
MERCHANT Is DEAD

old. widow of Adolphus Brewer
Speir, q business man of San Fran
cisco in the early days, died yester-
day after a long Illness. Mrs. Speir
expired at the home of her son. Os-
wald Speir. a salesman. 2731 Dwight
way, Berkeley.
Besides her son she left a daugh-
ter. Miss Maria Speir, a nurse, and a
grandson. Oswald Speir Jr.. student
at the University of California.
The funeral services will be held
at the home at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. The body will be sent to
Brooklyn for burial.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
RED ARMY VICTORIOUS
I'M MEMBERSHIP FIGHT

Twenty-eight to eight was the
xcore as posted at membership lunch
con Of the Oakland Commercial club
yesterday In the Hotel Oakland grill
room, and stood for an overwhelming
victory for the Red army over the
Blue army in the 10 day finale Of the
membership campaign. The Red army
also secured first and second place
FOR single teams and divided third
place with the Blue army.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Friend" GaShes Head,
Won't Tell His Name

William Earle. an Oakland painter.
has a friend who manifests his af-
fection in strange ways. Earle is a
patient at the emergency hospital
with a number of gashes in his head,
all of which he says were inflicted
by his friend
Earle steadfastly refuses to tell the
police who the man is. saying that
It was q little matter between them
selves.
The less said about it the better"
he said
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
TO PROBE ACTIVITIES OF
COUNTY CLERKS HELP

The deputies in the Oakland coun-
ty clerks office have been subpenaed
to appear before the grand jury Mon
day. The investigation will hinge on
the alleged activity of certain depu-
ties in conducting businesses of their
own on the outside while drawing
salaries from the county. Chief Dep
uty County Clerk Andrew Johnstone
and Deputy George B. Keefe are al
legged to have run concession at the
sacramento state fair. The concern
is now attached and Keefe is out of
town.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
BITTEN BY DOG, TAKES
PASTEUR TREATMENT

George de Cola, an Oakland attor--
ney, is taking the Pasteur treatment
TO avoid contracting rabies from the
bite of dog inflicted several days
ago. De Cola delayed In taking
steps 10 guard against the dread dis
ease, but when the dog died, ap-s
parently mad, he consulted DR.. o. d.
HamIin. who ordered him placed un-
der the Pasteur treatment
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
WOMAN is SWINDLED
BY S. P. PAY CHECKS

Using $500 worth of Southern Pa
cific pay checks as a guarantee of
good faith and promising a reward
of $50 for her kindness, a bunko
artist borrowed $40 from Mrs. M.
Meehan, 1920 Park street, Alameda,
and disappeared Mrs. Meehan re-
ported the matter to the police, de-
scribing the man as tall and thin,
about so years of age and wearing
dark glasses.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
ESTATE SETTLED, HEIRS
TURN OVER $35, 900

The reconciliation between the
heirs of the late Emma c.. Randall
and her husband, the late Jensen
Randall which was announced in
court several days ago. was made
complete yesterday. when Judge Og-
den in Oakland signed the order for
the womans heirs to pay Public Ad-
ministrator H. B. Mehrmann $4,000
for the heirs of the man.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

Call and Post, but the public at
large will derive great good from
the combination. The Call started
out to boost San Francisco, and II
the new organization continues 1t
will find public favor among the
thousands of this city and vicinity;
With the merger new energy VIII
be brought to the upbuilding of this
city.
II. G. Mitchell, Sales Manager for
stine a. kendrick, Realty Dealers
1t is one of the best things that
The bringing of the two papers un
der one name lets US know just
where we stand. We now have
two big morning papers and two
fies the advertising question. and
Will be better for all concerned.
We certainly approve the deal.
r. A. Wilson, Real Estate--The merg-
ing of The Call and The Post is a
good thing. / heartily approve of
the combination and look to see The
Call and Post take a prominent
part in boosting San Francisco. I
believe two papers as one will bring
better results to all.
John McGaw, of John G. McGaw Real
Estate Company-Too much credit
cannot be given the management of
The Call for its ability to join two
of the leading afternoon papers into
one big journal We need a paper
that will do things. There is ev-
cry opportunity for public spirited
paper to grow in San Francisco.
The Call and Post has that oppor-
tunity. I feel sure 1t will take ad-
vantage of that opportunity.
Wiekham Havens of Wfclham Havens
Incorporated-The consolidation of
the San Francisco Call and the
Evening Post should be a very fine
thing, and will no doubt prove of
great benefit to the people of the
San Francisco bay region. In my
opinion, the move was a very wise
one. The union of the Post with
The Call will probably aid greatly
in increasing the power of the lat
ter journal
w. e. Gibson, president of the Oak
land Chamber of Commerce-There
is. in my opinion, no question on
the benefit of the consolidation of
The Call and the Post. The scheme
should certainly make a great paper
out of The Call, and I think the
service will be much better than
that of two papers working indi-
vidually. The consolidation will be
of great benefit to business men.
Joseph K. Caine, general manager of
the Oakland Commercial club-My
opinion of the consolidation of The
Call and Post is that it is a fine
thing. I am glad to see the con-
solidation and think the paper will
be much strengthened The Call iA
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
GAELIC DANCES FOR
NEW YEAR EVE BALL

The annual New Years Eve ball
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
of Oakland will be held In Moose hall,
Twelfth and Clay streets. The COM
mittee in charge says this ball will
be an example of New Years Eve
celebrations in Ireland. An exhibit
tion of Gaelic dances will be given
by Francis Keith Klemm.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
INJURED CHILD
HAS CHANCE
FOR LIFE
Police on Trail of CoWardIy
Driver Who Ran Down
PetaIuma Girl

Dorothy Nichols, the 10 year old
adopted daughter of Mrs. K. Urben
of Petaluma, who was knocked down
at Twentieth and Valencia streets
yesterday by an automobile, the
driver of which sped away, leaving
her mangled in the street, has a
chance for recovery, according to
report made this morning at ST.
Luke's hospital. Her skull was
fractured and she was badly hurt
otherwise
1t was a five passenger car, the
number of which was not revealed by
the rear light, as is required by law,
that struck the girl. She was stand
ing with her adopted mother on the
corner awaiting streetcar. Think
ing it was coming, she stepped out
into the street. Without the sound
of horn or other warning, the ma
chine came out of the darkness and
before Mrs. Urban realized what was
happening, the little girl was lying
mangled and shrieking in the street,
while the cowardly driver drove out
of sight.
CAR DISCRETION OBTAINED
One man who saw the tragedy ran
after the machine to try to get its
number. but returned saying he
could not see 1t. However, he was
able to give a fairly good descrip-
tion to the police
This accident was only one of seven
caused by automobiles yesterday.
Fremont Wright years old, 1850
Franklin street, was knocked down
by machine driven by Charles Wes-
ton, 1461 Pacific avenue. Joseph Ca
sey, 292 Page street, was severely
cut about the face and hands when
he steered his unmanageable auto
into the curb to avoid running over
woman.
OTHER ACCIDENTS REPORTED
A machine driven by E. E. Kortick,
265 Castro street, ran over Mrs. E.
Dorland, 470S Congress avenue, Oak
land, at Eddy and Market streets, In
juring her leg. -.
Charles Lunny, 1925 Twenty third
street. was struck and his thigh
broken by a car driven by Joseph
Veteran of San Mateo. Mrs. Frances
Cook, 1880 Dolores street, was hit
by the automobile of u. R. Keeney,
645A Elizabeth street F. F. Nelson
ran into and slightly injured Samuel
Shafran, who was driving a wagon.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
Oakland Theater to
Be Dark for Time

The Columbia Comedies company,
which was to have opened at the Co
lumbia theater. Oakland. Monday
night, was unable to come to salts
factory arrangements. with the own
ers of the theater. and the project
has been abandoned The house will
remain dark for the present.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
WHIST PARTY ARRANGED

The New England association will
give whist party on Monday even
ing at $3.50 o'clock at Sequoia hall
1925 Washington street
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

No accomplishment In a score of
years has met with such approval
and support of San Francisco bust
ness men as the consolidation of The
Call and Post
From San Franciscans far away
from home, from big Business men of
the Atlantic coast cities, from Canada
and the orient. by wire, wireless and
by mail, have come hundreds of
splendid messages of praise and ex
pressions of support and confidtnce.
Everybody says the merchants will
be benefited as much as the owners
of the big newspaper. and think the
reader will have the biggest boast of
owns the best news and feature fran
chises in newspaperdom. Here are
some of the expressions:
III. A. SAKE, Manager Sterling Furni-
fure Company and Bunster-Saxe
Company-The consolidation Of The
Call and Post is the best thing of
it's kind that has happened here for
advertisers and is a good thing for
the city. Advertisers much prefer
reduced field. so that their appro-
priation shall not be spread too thin
ly, and that they may make bet
ter display in such papers as they
do use. The purchase of The Post
by The Call accomplishes just that.
II. IbersOn, Manager Golden Gate
Cloak and Suit Company-We al
ways thought The Call a much bet
ter advertising medium than The
Post, and now that The Post has
been merged with The Call it GER
tainly ought to make The Call still
better as an advertising medium.
The advertiser now will be enabled
to concentrate his fire more and get
better results from the same ex-
pense, which in the end means a
benefit to the purchaser.
wellington Gregg, cashier CrocIxer
National banks Already l see
marked improvement from the COM
bination of The Call and The Post.
The Call was q good paper before
merging with The Post, but with
added news service ii is sure to
be much better. / congratulate The
Call Publishing company on this
last stroke of enterprise, and extend
to The Call and Post my best
wishes.
Elmer 1. RoweII, Manager ST. Fran
els wood consider the joining
of The Call and The Post as one
of the best strokes of business en-
terprise displayed in this city in
years. It is not alone matter
that Will help the owners OF The
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

Citrus Fair Mt vSaniia. Dec. = 20 II.
Tulare County Orange show
Reduced round trip tickets via South
ern Pacific. from San Francisco. Oak
land. Alameda, Berkeley. Sacramento.
Banning and points between. On sale
December . to Is. Return limit De-
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

fine paper and / read 1T with much
interest 1t is a good, strong, pow
erful paper.
A. A. Denison, secretary of the Oak
land Chamber of Commerce-The
records of long service of both pa
pers in the consolidation assure
through their union an extremely
powerful evening paper. which will
competently serve the people of all
of the bay cities. The future of the
paper is undoubtedly assured.
M. II. Minney. head of NJ. II. Minney
Real Estate company-The consoli-
dation of The Call and Post is
very good thing. The Call will be
much stronger paper, and will
work better for the change. The
paper is forging ahead with rapid
strides. / like the aggressive, live
policy of The Call, and it will now
have additional strength.
Victor Reiter, manager OF the Hotel
OakIand-I am heartily in favor of
the scheme. The concentration of
the two great forces should be Of
great benefit to the people. The
Call is making a good fight with a
strong, progressive policy. The
public will reap. great benefit from
the consolidation.
f. G. Becker, president OF the
United Home BuiIdersEThe consol-
idation of The Call and Post will
result in the inevitable working
out of the adage, I'm union there
is strength" The two papers can
cover the field better as one, of
course, and the results should ap-
pear Immediately
HI. A. LaffIer of Wickham Havens In
corporated-It is my opinion that
there is no doubt but that the move
ment of consolidation of The Call
and Post will be very fine thing
and the big paper resulting from the
union of the two should, and will, in
my opinion, give fine service to the
people of the San Francisco bay dis
trict.
#. c. Havens, president Of the Peo-
pies Water company-The only
thing / can say. and the most ex-
pressive thing to say, is that the
consolidation of The Call and Post
is good thing. That covers the
scheme completely.
#. n. Deremer of Deremer & Co.. In
corporated - The consolidation of
The Call and Post must result in
better service to the subscribers,
and surely a great advantage to the
advertiser 1t is indeed good move
In the right direction
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
wellington Gregg, cashier CrocIxer
NntionaI hank. Already see

Elmer 1. RoweII, Manager ST. Fran
els wood consider the joining
of The Call and The Post as one
of the best strokes of business en-
terprise displayed in this city in
years. It is not alone a matter
that will help the owners of The
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
CALL-P0ST MERGER IS LAUDED
Business and Professional Men Praise the Consolidation

fine paper and read 1T with much
interest. 1t is good, strong. pow
erful paper.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13
H. A. LaffIer of wickham Havenx In

#. c. Havens, president of the Peo-
pies Water cOmpany-The only
thing / can say. and the most ex-
pressive thing to say, is that the
consolidation of The Call and Post
is good thing. That covers the
scheme completely.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-13

r. r.. Deremer of Deremer & Co., In
corporated = The consolidation of
The Call and Post must result in
better service to the subscribers,
and surely a great advantage to the
advertiser. 1t Is indeed good move
In the right direction.
The Washington times., 1913-09-09
TWO HUNDRED To GO
j. ON BOOSTER TRIP

The flood of acceptances for the two
day down-the-river-bo outing. for
tomorrow and Thursday. which poured
in today made II certain that the affair
will be one Of the most successful ever
held from Washington. The list had
reached almost 20O. and it is not de-
sired particularly that the number shall
exceed this figure, 30 those not apply
ing before O'Clock this afternoon will
have to take their chance of some on
else being unable to go and giving up
their reservations.
One Of the big features of the trip.
from the business standpoint, will be
the stereopticon lecture on Washing
ton. the City Beautiful, as a Shopping
Center" by VIII F. Thomas This will
be given at the Leonardtown opera
house. dazzling views being shown OF
the wealth Of variety offered by the
local department and other stores.
The first stop by the excursion of the
Chamber Of Commerce and Retail Mer-
chants Association will be at Alexan-
drfs, when the mayor will be serena ded
BY the big band the merchants will
take with them. Then the delightful
run down the Potomac river to Leon
Rrdtown will be made. arriving In that
charming Southern Maryland town at
about 6 O'Clock. Dinner will be served,
after which there will be the booster
program. The night will be spent at
the local hotel, since so many merchants
have decided to 90 that there are not
enough staterooms on the steamer to
accommodate them.
The next day number OF stops will
be made. finally arriving at Colonial
Beach. where dinner will be served AZ
6 o'clock. after which the steamer will
run direct to Washington.
The Washington times., 1913-09-09
Steamer St. Johns
Will Make Last Trip

The palatia, steamer st. Johns will
make her last forty-miIe moonlight trip
this evening WHEN she leaves her dock
at ! p. m. The large vessel has been
making these deliGhtfui trips all sum-
mer with the exception Of nights that
the boat was At Colonial Beach, and
since the season at the leach fas
closed the st. Johns has made It's moon
light trip every evening.
Tonight being the last night, q good
crowd is expected The large spacious
deck will again be the mecca Of all
those lovers Of the new one-steps and
dances. Excellent music has been pro-
vfded for the occasion. On the main
deck the large cafe will be open as
usual where those who wish to get .
splendid meal may do 30 and those
wishing refreshments VIII find a vari-
ely OF the best. The sail down the Po-
tomac will be made as far as Indian
Head and return. The price of tickets
are 2s cents for adults and Is cents for
children.
The Washington times., 1913-09-09
Says Federal Heads
Violate Labor Laws

Several high Government officials
charged with violation Of the Fedora
eight-hour law. may be prosecuted. &C
cording to a resolution passed by Cen
tral Labor Union.
E. L. Tucker. representing Columbia
Lodge Of Machinists. said he had datl
whereby he could show fragrant viola.
tions Of the eight-hour Law in the Gov.
ernment departments. Tucker also said
one official was letting contracts &c
firms whose employees worked nine
hours day and who were fulfilling the
contract at q price nearly double the
cost Of the work In Government shops.
Frank A. Kidd. president Of the Gen.
trail Labor Union: John B. Colpoys. SEC
retary Of the Central Labor Union, and
Mr.. Tucker were appointed q commit
tee at last nights meeting of the union.
to investigate the charges and bring
prosecutions II the facts warranted
The Washington times., 1913-09-09
Girl Protects Man
She Expects to Wed

The aid that members Of Francis
Cannon's family, in this city, have given
him by their silence. is supplemented by
the refusal Of seventeen-year-old Louisa
Rhoades. the Virginia mountain girl
with whom Cannon was recently arrest.
ed in Philadelphia, to testify against the
Washington man in any way.
Cannon and the girl had been living
In Philadelphia for several weeks. after
II was found that Miss Rhoades waa
too young to marry without the consent
Of her parents.
Cannon's father will 20 to Philadelphia
tomorrow to help his son. Miss Rhoades
said she would wait for Cannon until
death. and would not testify against
him,
The Washington times., 1913-09-09
ORGANIZATION Wins
IN PRINCE GEORGE

HYATTSvILLE, Nd, Sept. a-Re-
turns are slow in coming In from the
districts in Prince George county. but
from the count received It looks as II
the organization has carried the county.
Hnlmead has beaten Carter Lee Bowie
for the nomination for the State senate
by Q majority that is estimated at about
80, and the house of delegates will
possibly consist Of three organization
and one anti-organiIation men.
It appears that John F. Lillard, OF
Hyattsville. has been beaten by
7. Van Clagett, of Upper Marlboro
toubtedly remain In the hands OF the
present organization. The closest race
10 between George p. Hickey, Of Ey-
attsvllie, and William A. Miller. for the
nomination for register Of wills.
On account of the bitter factionnl fight
in the county, hundreds Of voters re-
manned away from the polls and those
that did cast their ballots slashed them
TO such an extent that II was after mid
night in many districts before the final
count was made. George W. Hardy
wins the Democratic nomination for
sheriff by a close vote, beating Thomas
II. Garrison, BENJAMIN Ogle and Theo-
dore r. Middleton. Hardy was the anti
organization candidate.
In the Republican primaries ]. Archie
Mcfarland, of Hyattsville, candidate
for nomination for sheriff. was slaugh-
tered by James A. Sweeney.
Hampton Washington. colored. was
this morning sentenced to three months
in the Maryland house Of correction by
Justice Of the Peace Louis o. Wissman.
charged with disorderly conduct. 1t
was claimed that Washington created a
disturbance In the home OF the Harrod
brothers, also colored, and when
warned, refused to go. The Har-ods
shot Washington In the arm and all
were arrested Sunday afternoon by Con-
stable Thomas H. Garrison on inforrna-
tion received from the Washington po-
lice. The Harrod boys We're dis
charged.