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The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
REPUBLIC LEAGUE
WEEKLY LECTURES
Will Be Regular Part of the
University of California
Curriculum

BERKELEY, Aug. 15.-Beginning
August 2s a series of is weekly lee
lures will be given at the University Of
California under the auspices of the
League of the Republic.
The lectures. which will be regular
part of the university curriculum. one
unit of credit being offered for. the per-
formarce of the required work, have
been arranged with the advice and con-
.jent of the department of political
science.
The subject of the present series of
lectures is Immigration and Attendant
Problems
Noted speakers have been secured by
the league to deliver lectures.
The first lecture on August IS. will
be given by Prof. T. Fl. Reed on The
History of American Immigration"
The following two lectures will be
by Harry EdselI, assistant commissioner
of immigration at Angel island, his SUBJ
jects being The Present Status of I'm
migration in California" September 2,
and The Future of immigration IN
California" September g.
Under the head of ''The Glasses and
characteristics of the immigration Most
Likely to Come to Our State the fol-
lowing lectures are scheduled: "Ori-
entail immigration" Mrs. Dane Cool
idge, September 16; Hebrew Immigra-
tion," DR.. Martin A. Never of San
Francisco, September %; Slavic Immi-
grafton (speaker not definitely Sc
cured), September &c. German Immi-
grafton" Franz Bopp, German imperial
consul genera at San Francisco, Octo-
Der z; Latin Immigration" Bishop Ed
ward j. Hanna OF San Francisco, Octo-
Der Z.
The subjects and speakers to discuss
the question In regard to The At
tendant Problems OF Immigra tion" fol-
low: Immigration and Labor" DIR.
Carl Parker, October 81; Immigration
and Crime" Almont Gates, October 2S;
Immigration and the Social Evil" DR..
Martin A. Meyer, November 4; .Immi-
grafton and the Housing Problem"
Dana Bartlett, November IL; "Immigra-
tion and Political Radicalism." DR.. Ira
b. Cross. November Is: Immigration
and legislation" DR.. David r. Barrows,
November 20: Immigration and the De-
velopment of the State" r. Newton
Lynch, secretary of the California De-
velopment board, December 2 "Immi
grafton and Charity DR.. Jessica Pefx-
otto, December 3.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
MILLS COLLEGE
OPENING NEAR
Students Arriving for Open
ing of First Semester
Tuesday
Because of Increased Attend
ance Teachers Are
Added

OAKLAND. Aug. 15-Students are
arriving for the opening of the first
semester of Mills college Tuesday
Because of the larger attendance
seven new teachers have been added
to the faculty.
In addition three of the old members
will be back from leave OF absence.
These are Miss Adelaide Hermann of
the Gefman department, has has spent
a year abroad. studying most of the
time in Berlin; Miss Hettie Ege of the
department of mathematics who has
been studying in Europe and the east,
and DR.. Kate Brousseau, instructor in
psychology, who has been in Chica go
and New York for a year. perfecting
herself in her work.
The new teachers are Miss Ada Rich
mond and Miss Bertha Kitchelf. from
the University of Wisconsin. who will in
struct classes in chemistry; Mrs Daisy
Arville of the University of Kansas,
teacher in French: Mrs. Martha G. Cas-
tor of Olivet college, teacher of biblical
history and literature: Miss Margaret
Widmer. University of California teach
er in biology. and DIR. Jessie M. Lyons,
University of Chicago, instructor in
English.
Among the new departures is the is
suing of a new bulletin announcing
that students may take majors and
minors in music and secure an academic
degree.
Nonresident students eligible to enter
the school may take the music courses
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
RETIRED RANCHER, ee,
W[Ds B[RkELEYAN, 81
Marriage Ends Correspond
ence Courtship Dating
From Receipt of Photo


BERKELEY, Aug. 15.-The marriage
last night in this city of Miss Alice
Sedgewick, 81 years OF age, and Jo-
seph G. Martin. a pioneer of Medford
Ore, and retired rancher. who has
four more milestones to pass before
reaching three score. years and ten.
eliminated correspondence courtship
Of three days. which began after the
groom had received photograph Of
his from Los Angeles marriage bu-
reau.
Rev. r. G. Eastman, pastor OF Knox
Presbyterian church. performed the
ceremony at the home of the brides
nephew, R. w. Sedgewick, in wheeler
street. The wedding was quiet. only
the immediate relatives Of the bride
being present The couple left TO-DAY
for Oregon to make their home.
Miss Sedgewick has lived in Berke-
ley for several years, lately having
made her home with BIr. and Mrs. E. L.
Berg in Grove street
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
OAKLAND COUPLE ARE
MARRIED IN LONG BEACH
She on Visit and They Forth
with Are Welded

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-The friends of
Melvin A. Anderson received word to-
day of his recent marriage to Miss
Helen Flanagan at Long Beach.
Bride and groom, both well known in
Oakland. were engaged when Mrs. An
derson went to Long Beach five weeks
ago on q visit, and were to be married
later in the year. Anderson went to the
southern city short time ago and per-
suaded her to name an earlier,day
The bride is the daughter Of Mrs
Margaret Flanagan OF Oakland An
derson is connected with the Frank X.
Mott company and is son Of Mrs NJ.
G Armstrong, a, pioneer of Oakland
The young couple are spending their
honeymoon In Humboldt county
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
CHINESE BELLE
ATHLETES BRIDE
Miss Bessie c. Wong Of San
Francisco Married to Edison
Ling Hue, Cridnon Hero
Especial Dispatch to The caln

Especial Dispatch to The calD
Los ANGELES, Aug. 15.-Miss Bes-
sic u Wong of San Francisco said to
De the most beautiful Chinese girl in
the United States, was married here
last night to Edison Ling Hue in ac-
cordance with the ancient custom of
their people.
Miss Wong was gowned in a gor-
geous dress of oriental design, trimmed
with gold and silver.
second ceremony to conform to
American laws also was performed
Miss Wong met her husband three
years ago while he was playing foot
ball against Japanese team in San
Francisco. He made play that won
for the Americans. and Miss Wong re-
warded him with rose.
An Introduction followed and the
climax OF the gridiron romance has
been fulfilled.
Both young people are college grad
yates.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
WILSON RECEIVES
PEACHES BY POST
Buleson Inaugurates Mem Rul-
ing by Sending IL Pounds TO
President for l3 Gents,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Postmaster
General Bur1eson today inaugurated
the new regulations changing the par
eel post rates and weight limit. by
mailing President Wilson a blk of fine
Georgia peaches The box which
weighed II pounds. with postage
charge of Is cents, was delivered at
the White House early in the day
With II came note in which the post
master general said:
This is an illustration of the op-
portunity which has been opened to
the farmer, the horticulturist, the man.
ufacturer and to every citizen of the
country who will avail himself Of this
valuable adjunct of the postal service
in the promotion of the commerce and
happiness of our people,
The new regulation. which became
effective today. raises the maximum
weight of parcel post packages from IL
TO 30 pounds and makes certain
changes In the rates
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
OAKLAND BREVITIES

Edna g. Ferguso was granted interlocutory
decree OF divorce, from Albert Ferguson yester-
day for cruelty. Mabel Faure received her dnal
decree from Emile Faure, also the ground Of
cruelty
The Alameda county board of supervisors by
resolution voted yesterday not to levy taxes for
the maintenance of the city schools. The action
of the board taken In committee, and will
be presented to the supervisors for adoption at a
regular meeting.
Rev. Sidney L. Guick OF Kyoto. Japan Will
preach at the First Congregational church Sun
day Dr. Gulick formerly lived In Oakland. He
is graduate fthe Oakland high school and the
University Of California.
The Berkeley Y II. c. A. has received per-
mission from the superior court to mortgage its
property at the northwest corner OF Aiiston way
and Milvia street for $3o,o0 to pay of indebted
ness.
The juvenile court begain an investigation yes
tcrday OF gambling by minors In Chinatown.
Chinese boy who collected $40 for his father
and spent the money buying lottery tickets was
hailed before the court. but he refused to make
known the gambling houses.
For damage done to his AUTOMOBILES, which was
wrecked by train Warm Springs in Feb
ruary, Walter F. schaiier began suit against the
Southern Pacific company yesterday.
For the loss Of his right leg In streetcar ac-
cident, Antoine Sharves received award OF
81 900 damages against tine San Francisco-O Oak
land Terminal railways from Judge Arnot yes-
terday.
At meeting Of the Chamber Of Commerce
last night. at which former Governor Pardee
presided citizens COMMITTEES of n was ap-
pointed to investigate proposed water district
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
BERKELEY WILL
BLOW WHISTLES
Will Thus Open Southern
Pacific Passenger Sta
ton Dedication

BERK KELEY, Aug. 15.-Everything is
in readiness for the ceremonies. tomor-
row afternoon. dedicating the new
Southern Pacific main line passenger
station at University avenue and Third
street.
The slogan OF those who have ar
ranged the celebration is Whistles
Around the Bay as it is planned to
have every factory in Alameda county
and in Richmond open up their whis-
ties at a signaT to be given by the fac
tory nearest the station.
The celebration will begin with an
automobile parade. starting from the
Hotel Shattuck at o'clock.
The line of procession of the auto
mobiles will lead to ,Alcatraz avenue
and Adeline street. returning to the
intersection of Bancroft way and
Telegraph avenue. thence to Center
street and Shattuck avenue From that
point there will be counterma rch to
University avenue and thence down
that thoroughfare to Third street
At the station at 3:15 o'clock the fol-
lowing program will be given: Over
ture of national airs, Berkeley Uniform
Military band; opening address T. H
Fallon, chairman of the day; Berkeley
on the Map" May Charles D. Haywood: !:
response, assistant general manager of
the Southern Pacific company; Home
Interests in Transportation" F. p. Far
Der. president West Berkeley Improve
ment club; Town and Gown" DR.. Da-
vid P. Barrows. actfng president of the
University of California
The following citizens are in charge
of the celebeation: T. Fl. Fallon, chair
man Of the day; Captain Harry r. Oak
ley, chairman of automobile committee.
c. G. Juster, marshal of the parade: F.
w. Searby, Prof. William D. Armes and
f. #. Robson, committee to award
prizes for best decorated automobiles
ladies' reception committee headed by
Mrs. Adelaide Marquand and Mrs. Julia
Sanborn assisted by ladies represent
ing the Federated Mothers clubs, Man
ufacturers' association, Chamber Of
Commerce, Federated Improvement
clubs and other civic bodies
Motion pictures of the events will be
taken by a local concern
The new station is of mission tvpe
with titled roof and asbestos stucco ex-
terror, rendering it practically fire-
proof. 1t was erected at cost of sf5.-
600 and is one of the handsomest edi-
flces in the city.
Electroliers have been installed along
the tracks and throughout the grounds.
making the place at night as light as
day.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
SAN FRANCISCO BAY
FINE NAVAL BASE
Captain Charles F. Pond Points Out
Advantages of Local Site for
United States Navy

BERKELEY, Aug. 15-Addressing the
Chamber of Commerce on Naval Bases
on the Pacific" Captain Charles +. Pond.
U. S. n, commandant of the twelfth
nval district, pointed out the advantages
OF San Francisco bay as a naval base.
He explained that to be suitable as
the site for naval base harbor must
not only be near the sea, having ample
space for receiving and handling at least
three disabled ships at one time. but
must be Of sufficient size to accommo-
date an entire fleet OF war vessels, re-
gardless of what conditions under which
they seek shelter.
This. the speaker said, in available In
San Francisco hsrbor
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
TWO GIL # FORN|ANS
AMONG SIX KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Carl Forbes and His Wife of
Sacramento Lose Lives
When Locomotive
Hits Machine
TRAIN WAS GOING
90 MILES AN HOUR
Mystery in Mishap, as Fast
Mail Was Plainly Visible
From Crossing

cARRoLLToN. Mo-. Aug. 15.-six
occupants of an automobile were killed
when a Santa Fe passenger train
struck the machine at crossing a
mile east of here
The dead
Carl Forbes and Mrs. Carl Forbes,
Sacra mento. Cal: Mrs. Mabel Warner.
Brookfeld. Mo-; Mrs. William Roberts,
Brookfield. Mo-: Fl. s. Vandeventer,
Brookfeld, Mo; William Roberts.
Nandeventer was the owner OF the
car
The train that struck the machine
was fast mail and was going about
so miles an hour. il is said.
Persons first to reach the scene said
Mr.. Nandeventer either became con-
fused or else some mechanism about
the car had broken. leaving it stalled
on the track.
Trains approaching the crossing
where the smashup took place can be
seen for many rods in either direction
by vehicles approaching on the high
way
Mrs. Warner and Mrs. Forbes were
daughters of Mrs Roberts.
The Forbes were visiting in Brook
field. Mr.. Vandeventer. a merchant.
drove them to this city, where they
formerly lived, and was ma aking a de-
tour home by way of Brunswick when
the train struck them
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
MISS RENFRO A BRIDE
Alameda Belle Is Wed
Becomes Wife of E. G.
Cortelyou in Home
Ceremony

ALAMEDA, Aug. k15.-In the pres
marriage of Miss Dawn Renfro and
Edwin Carson Cortelyou was solemn
lied tonight at the home OF the brides
mother, Mrs Geneva Renfro. The cere-
mony was read by Chaplain w. r.
Scott, an old family friend.
The bridal gown combined embroid-
cred silk crepe and ivory satin. With it
was worn the long tu1le veil. caught
with sprays OF orange blossoms Lii
les of the valley formed the shower
bouquet
Mr. and Mrs Cortelyou will tour the
state before making their home in the
bay cities.
Oakland Society News
OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-The marriage
of Miss Julia Leigh and Richard Giers-
son was solemnized this afternoon.
The wedding guests included only
members of the immediate families and
was simply appointed. The ceremony
took place at the residence of the
brides sister, Mrs. Frank L. Adams. in
Telegraph avenue, where following
their honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs Giersson
will live. Mr.. Giersson belongs to
Sacramento family. He made his home
business in San Francisco. The bride is
an aunt of Mrs. William Cavalier, for
merly Miss Nellie Adams. whose we'd
ding was an event of the midsummer.
Miss Elizabeth McNear has named
October 10 for her marriage to Power
Hutchins. formerly of California, but
now of ST Petersburg, where he and
his bride will live. The wedding will
take place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Rickard, the latter formerly
Miss Abba Church, in England. Mrs.
abroad for her daughters marriage.
Miss Leila Ewing has returned from
a tour of Alaska with a party of
friends.
Mrs. Nat Crossley entertained a score
Of friends this afternoon at bridge. fol-
lowed by tea.
After a summers visit as the guest
of her mother Mrs. c. M. Burdick, Mrs.
Nicholas Weldgen will return to her
home in the east next month. Mrs.
weldgen was formerly Miss Mary Bur
dick.
Mrs. A. S. Macdonald has returned
from Monterey.
The wedding of Miss Bessie Yates
and Ralph High, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William High, will take place Septem-
Der 0 at the residence of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert T. Yates.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
BIJNGLING BOY BURGLARS
CONFESS ROBBING STORE
Attempt to Float Suitcase of Clothes
Out to Sen Causes Police to
Discover CuIprits

OAKLAND. Aug. 15-Edward stone.
I9 years, and William Marcussen. 90
years, were arrested today for break
ing into the store of c. j. Heeseman.
2110 Center street, Berkeley, and steal
ing a quantity OF clothing and shoes.
Marcussen was caught just after he
had thrown a suitcase fun OF shoes into
Lake Merritt The case lodged against
the sluice gate in the Twelfth street
dam and was recovered.
The greater portion OF the stolen ar
tic1es was found IN room occupied
by the youths They have confessed
the burglary and have been delivered
to the Berkeley poles
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
MASS MEETING OF WOMEN
Proporitiou 10 Reduce Number OF ss-
looms to BE Discussed

OAKLAND. Aug. 15.-Oaklaud center
of the California Civic league has
called woman's mass meeting for
next Tuesday afternoon in Chamber of
Commerce hall. The action follows
special board meeting when resolu-
tions We're passed indorsing the pro-
posed reduction in the number of sa
looms, a more rigid enforcement of the
ordinances regulating cafes and the
selling of liquor TO minors. These
questions will be discussed. Among
the speakers will be Miss Bessie Wood
and Miss Beatrice Mccall.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
WOMAN FRIGHTENs THUG
Burglar, Too Noisy In Opening Screen.
wakes Sleeper

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.-Mrs Kate Nc
Cavley. 1775 Franklin street, awakened
by the noise of the screen over her
bedroom window being forcibly re-
moved. opened her eyes to see man
attempting to enter the room She
screamed and the intruder fled
The Lakeside" burglar visited the
apartments OF George a. Smith, Thir-
teenth and Jackson streets. last night
and stole several silver toilet articles
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
COUNTY TAKES OVER
THREE DRAWBRIDGES
Supervisors WilI~Hepair Them for the
GoverHmept md Return Then, 10
Uncle Sam

OAKLAND. Aug. -15.-Three govern
ment draw bridges over the tidal canal
were taken over by the supervisors
this morning. The county board ac-
cepted the offer of the government to
take over the bridges if the county
would put them in repair. More than
$4,000 will be spent in putting the
bridges in shape for operation The
bridges are at Park street High street
and Frutvale avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
NEW ORDINANCE DELAYED
Confusion Over Term "sIinorc In Law
Causes Holdup

OAKLAND. Aug. 15.-The city coun-
Gil postponed final action today on the
new pooiroom ordinance, introduced by
Commissioner Baccus at the request of
Miss Bessie j. Wood, vice president of
the Child Welfare league. and Mrs.
Harriet E. Halves, representative of
mothers clubs and member of the
board of education. The women said
that they believed the new ordinance
conficted with the juvenile court law
in regard to the age of minors.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
JAPAN MAY PASS
ALIEN LAND LAW
JUST LIKE OURS
United States Has Recog-
nized This Right, To-
gether With Princi-
pie of Indemnity
FAcTIOUS PRESS
WANTS RETALIATION
One Suggestion Is to Drive
American Missionaries
Out of Korea

TOKYO. Aug. 15.-Tt was announced
here today that the United States has
intimated readiness to favor in prin-
ciple the payment of an indemnity to
japanese subjects who have been af-
fected by the California alien land
ownership legislation The United
States has also recognized the right
of japan to adopt a measure similar
to the California bill.
From intimations given in official
circles, it appears unlikely that Japan
will adopt either idea. What Japan
desires is permanent friendly relations
with the United States and therefore
she seeks fundamental solution OF the
difficulty. If the United States has no
solution to offer, it is stated, Japan
Will probably allow the matter to re-
main as grievance.
The public feeling of humiliation in
this connection continues to be famed
by inf1ammatory comments in the
newspapers. The Hochi Shimbun.
which is often sensational. urges as an
object lesson to the United States, the
expulsion of American missionaries
from Korea. on the ground that they
are undesirable aliens.
Secrecy Is Maintained
AuE-g Io.--N Hllt Tie
officials consistently adhere to their re-
fusal to make any public statement
concerning the negotiations between
Japan and the United States regarding
the California alien land law, 1t is
understood that in its efforts to deal
fairly with the Japanese government
the state department had Indicated a
purpose to facilitate any judicial pro-
ceedings that may be brought to test
the legislation.
The proposal. it is said. does not go
as far as that made by President
Roosevelt In the Japanese school cases.
where the United States district attor-
ney was charged to attack the legality
of the action of the San Francisco
school board but does commit the
United States to the extension of all
reasonable aid in the prosecution of
test cases.
A suggestion that Japanese residents
in California who may suffer from the
application of the alien land act be
indemnified has been made on account
of the precedent established in the case
of the Chinese who were killed At Rock
Springs. Wyo., years ago, and the
Italians who were 1ynclled in New Or
leans during the Malta riotS 1t is
pointed OUT however. that the United
States probably would guarantee lap
anese land owners against loss only in
the event that they were not properly
compensated for property they were
obliged to dispose of under the Webb
Bloodgood act.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
WHERE is IRENE WRIGHT:
Telephone Operator Disappears From
Friends Home

OAKLAND, Aug. 15.--Wiliiam
Wright. I'll Golden Gate avenue. San
Francisco, has asked the police to find
his daughter. Miss Irene Wright. an at
tractive telephone operator. 20 years
of age. who disappeared from 369
Tenth street this city. where she was
staying with Miss Carrie Wall, last
Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
PENDLETON HAS RESIGNED

BERKELEY, Aug. ID Norman W.
Pendieton has resigned from the super
intendency of the municipal employ
ment bureau, giving as his reason his
plan TO stump the state with former
Mayor j. Stitt Wilson, and alleged in
difference of the present administra-
tion toward the board.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-16
MOUNT TAMA[P Pals
SCENE Of ANOTHER
ALARMING BLAZE
An Area of Twenty Acres on
the North Side Burned
Over in Three
Hours
NO AVAILABLE
WATER SUPPLY
AT One Time Repetition of
Previous Big Fire Was
Feared
Especial Dispatch to The CALI

Especial Dispatch to The call)
MILL VALLEY, Aug. 15.-Threaten-
ing to become a confiagration as seri-
Gus as that which recently devastated
Mount Tamalpais, forest fire which
broke out this afternoon on the north
side of the mountain. at the bottom of
Warmers canyon, burned over an area
of 20 acres. but was finally extin-
guished after three hours of hard
fighting.
The origin of the blaze is not known.
HUNDREDS FIGHT FLAMES
More than 200 men. gathered from
Mill Valley and around this district,
battled with the flames desperately,
fearing that the fire would get beyond
control, owing to high wind which
prevailed all afternoon.
The fire fighters were led by Mayor
Harvey B. Klyce of this place.
William Bush rushed % men from
the Mount Tamalpais railroad round
house.
NO WATER AVAILABLE
There was no water available, and
the men engaged in combating the
flames were obliged to resort to the old
method of cutting away paths and
backfring to stop the progress of the
blaze.
At one time 1T seemed certain that a
big grove of redwoods close to War
ners ridge was doomed, but the fire
was checked on the very edge of the
grove
The residence of Doctor Warner,
after whom the ridge is named. barely
escaped being consumed.
ANOTHER GRASS FIRE
Almost simultaneously with the for
est fire on Warmers ridge a grass fire
on Marin heights, back of the TamaI-
pals Union high school. was discov-
cred, but was extinguished after burn
ing over seven acres.
Volunteers from Mill Valley and Alto
fought the flames. They had plenty of
water. however. and experienced no
difficulty.