The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 26, 1905, Page 6

€ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26; 1905. N PLAYS 0 WOE | 0 WIN GEMS —_— Heartless Swindler Uses Her Art to Cajole Jewels Fromr a Bereaved Woman \'ictimi e e FLEES WITH PLUNDER Self-Styled Clairvoyant ag Fugitive After a Patron| Is Awakened to the Fraud | A 25— Madame | ist," clairvoyant | one month of | her varied tal- | from Oakland, ning dupes, the disclosed her iden- v in the person wife of a; mpany engineer, ( $700 worth of as- hypnotic seance | unfolder of the past, | April ng ys for Mrs. | been made tor. But experience in that she dead father’s belief that by g them the.tlairvoyant Id be brought inté communion opened her parlors building. 525 Fourteenth She won patrons | by the h They ca from | ¢ities a he bay. Not a few | handed large amounts of money. | On April 18 Mrs. Stearns appeared and | forty-ei hours later, after turning | 18, discovered that her ad- | ecamped. Mrs. Stearns | with her husband. He ght for the police. A war- | me Ruff's” arrest was sworn to w out delay. Ever e her disappearance the Eva buiking has been overrun with | h woman’s credulous pa- police estimate she has about $3000. na Ruff” is only profes- wil- the sional Hams were mes given by operator and a man she intrc Ber husband, who is also m 1 e left at the building was ed to go automobiling sco on Sunday, April 16. ther was T. J. Weeks The gems she handed clairvoyant, as listed by were Mrs of Santa Cruz over to the the police e case, one on side snd one near the diamond 0 the cen- e feur-ge-lis pin with five pearis sét across This pin goes with the ress mond ring, high wsetting, | md ring, high setting, amonds, the largest in two small cut diamonds, | l eet 5 inches; solid figure; bair; biue nt brown, . Aufr: crown right upper fromt 10 upper jaw, e; considerable gold filling in teeth; blue mark Jeft side of chin, and one © te of nose near end (looks ke t m has f as the noted German e ! and psychologist; | & on bus! ¢peculation, invest- ment, love, ¢ Detectives believe the fugitive o n and her husband are members of organized gang of confidence operators. They are trying to con- sect the pair with Professor Anton Weber d Mrs. Weber, clairvoyants, whe are charged with mulcting aged Prank Drew and his wife at 8an Jose | sut of $2000. ————— MARRIES WIFE TWICE. OAKLAND, Apr{l 25. — Willilam Tobin and Helen F. Dolan were to-day married a second time within a year to straighten out a matrimonial en- tanglement whereby for the past year he has been living the life of a biga- mist. Yesterday a final deCree separ- ated him from the first and left him £t liberty to make good with No. 2, | who lost no time ih applying for the Beense herself and seeing that her po- mition was made unquestionable. Tobin was a gardener at some of the resorts near Blingum and fell in | Jove with a maid at one of the places where he was employed. They formed a partnership without going | through a marriage ceremohy, and af- | terward represented themselves as man and wife and hired out as such. | Then he deserted her and took their Joint earnings. She sued for a divorece &nd her share of the money. The | Judge held they were as legally mar- ried as if the ceremony had been per- formed and gave her a judgment for $623 in cash. Tobin in the meantime had married Helén F. Dolan. —_——— ARRANGING SCHOOL SITBS.—Oak] April 25.—The Board of Bducation has «i?é‘fa 1o purchase property. of Mrs. A, Powell, south. | west_ocgrner of Eleventh and Jackson ‘streets, | for $9750 and of W. H. Meese, on Jackson near Eleventh. for $5500. The lots are be used in the new Linooin School work The bosrd hes aleo ordered the sale of & number of dwellings and other bulidings that stand 6n property purchased for schooi-site purposes. ADVERTISEMENTS. Skin Diseases Hydrozone Glycozone [Endorsed by the Medical Profession. By destroying germs, they as- sist nature to accomplish a cure. e o Feee Trial Potiics. on 7 Bty 1eting Dragsss, oot gpenulue wniess label bears my signature : 610 Prince Street, N. Y. Write for free HYDROZONE and | the Gaelic language. | by a committee from the Knights of | 1805'." T0 PUT WIRES | from the telegraph, telephone and elec- | tric light compantes to begin work at | intendent Storer of the Pacific Postal | also remove all of its wires used for KNIGHTS OF TARA PRESENT WATCH TO FATHER CLIFFORD M. J IFFORD, WHO WAS | PRESENTED WITH A WATCH THE KNIGHTS OF TARA 2 OAKLAND, April 26—Rev. Father M. J. Cilifford of the Church of the Immaculate Concention of this city left to-day on a vacation trip of six| months. He will stop for a few days| in New York and then go to his old| home in the south of Ireland. Father Qlifford has been stationed in Oakland for the past year, under Father King, untfl the death of that well-known clergyman, and then under | Father Dempsey. Prior to that he was assistant pastor at Mission Doldres during the absence of Father Brennan. Father Clifford has been one of the most active of the young priests in matters touching Irish nationality and He has worked along these lines and he is held in high esteem by the Nationalists. When it was learned he was going abroad steps were taken to sNow their appreciation and last Sunday he was waited on at the pas- tor's residence at St. Peter's Church epergetically Taru, and presented with a beautiful gold watch and chain and gold cross asg watch charm. The watch was in- scribed: “Presented to Rev. M. J. fford by Knights of Taru, April 23, [NDERGRODND OAKLAND, April 25.—Mayor Frank K. Mott hae procured an agreement once on the removal of all wires in the business center and to place them un- derground as rapidly as possible. This step was taken this afternoon at a con- ference at which were present city of- ficials and the representatives of the interested corporations. An ordinance will be framed fixing the boundaries of the district to be in- cluded In this initial step and setting a time limit uppn the completion of the work. Those who took part in the confer- ence were John A. Britton, represent- ing the Oakland Gas, Light and Heat Company; Frank Jaynes, general man- ager of the Western Union Telegraph Company, Manager Hearn and Super- Telegraph Company, Eugene J. Ellis, district manager, and Assistant Man- ager Halsey of the Pacific States Tele- phone and Telegraph Company, Coun- cilmen Meese and Donaldson of the special Council committee, City BEngi- neer F. C. Turner, City Attorney Mec- Eiroy, City Electrician George Babcock and Mayor Mott. The city, it was announced, would police and fire service in the district to be marked out. —_— ENTERTAINS THE PRESS. OAKLAND, April 25.—The repre- sentatives of the press of Alameda County were to-night the guests of the German Club of California ‘at a re- ception given as a preliminary to the | Schiller memorial celebration, which will be held in the Greek amphitheater at the University of California on Sun- day, May 7. The object of the recep- tion this evening was to explain the purpose of the meémorial celebration and to arouse interest in this event, which is one of the utmost importance to the German people. Albert Currlin acted as chairman of the evening and the principal address of the reception was delivered by Pro- fessor Albin Putzker of the University of California. He explained the ob- WOMEN FIGHT OVER A CHILD It Is Alleged Mother Says That She Will Destroy It Rather Than Give It Up SHERIFF MUST GET BOY Court Orders That He Be Taken From Mrs. Remillard and Given to Grandmother OAKLAND, April 25.—Threatening that she will see her child dead be- fore she will let it be taken from her, the Sheriff was given the delicate task this afternoon of taking the seven- year-old boy from Mrs. Lillie Remil- lard without such a catastrophe be- falling it. wife have had a divorce suit pending in the courts for over two yvears. The mother has had the custody of the child. Representing her son, who is at pre- sent out of the State, Mrs. Delia Remil- lard to-day began guardianship pro- ceedings, alleging that the mother was not a fit person to care for the child, and also stated that the mother had said that if they attempted to take the child from her ghe wou:d polgon it or throw it into the bay. Upon this show- ing Judge W. H. Waste made an order directing the Sheriff to get the child and give it to its paternal grand- mother pending the outcome of the action. BUSY DAY FOR BUDS AND BELLE —_———— BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE. OAKLAND, April 25.—The gods Were pro- pitious to-day and in spite of the frowning weather that greeted anxious eyes this morn- ing the day was warm and pleasant and per- mitted the maids and matrons who particl- pated In several smart affairs to don their prettiest summer gowns. And such a very busy day it has been! First there was the Havens luncheon for Miss Smith, then the Black reception for Miss Annette King and the evening brought the Belden dinner, at which Miss Smith and her Hance, KRoland Ollver, were the honored guests. The luncheon over which Mgs. F. C. Havens presided was an elaborate affair, carried out with that attention to artistic detalls that has made Mrs. Havens famous as a hostess. White forget-me-nots and tiny pink buds formed the principal decoration of the’ round table, orange blossoms threaded the scheme like a motif in music. Place cards, favors and even the little original toasts in rhyme were suggestive of the bridal blossoms. Or- chestral music added to the delight of the oc- casion. Mrs. Havens' guesis were Miss Ma- rion Smith, Mrs. F. M. Smith, Miss Grace Bperry, Miss Bvelyn El Mrs. Wickham Havens, Mrs. Harold Havens, Mrs. Harry M. Maxwell, Mrs. Harmon Bell, Mrs. John C. Klein, Mrs. Bernard Miller, Miss Florence Whi Miss Ethel Moore, Miss Helen Miss Noelle de Golla, Miss Florence Miss Lucretia Burnham, Mrs. Edward Engs, Miss Edith Gaskill, Miss Winifred Burdge and Miss Pauline Fore. Mrs. Percle Black's tea for her sister, Miss King, whose engagement to Theodore Jenkins was recently announced, was one of the day's prettiest affairs. The #pacious rooms of the Bromwell man- sion, where the Blacks reside, were abloom with roses and delightfully suggestive 6f spring. There were any number of stunning gowns, the dainty little bride-to-be herself wearing one of the prettiest 1 have seen this season. It was of biue jusi cloth, the satin striped panels of the skirt being divided by full pleatings of chiffon. The elbow sleeves were very full and the deep yoke was a lat- tice arrangement of chiffon folds. A shower of llies of the valley and biue tulle finished this very artistic and girlish costume. Mrs. Black's gown of pink flowered organdie was a very modish affair also, and her mother, Mrs. W. Z. King of San Francisco, wore a handsome creation of violet chiffon broadcioth, Mrs. Joe Kelly, in a copper colored satin, was one of the attractively gowned women, and Mrs. Shelby Martin was even more charming than usual in a frock of black organdie cov- ered with great pink roses, made in the pre- vailing full effect. Mrs. E. J. Cotton was a striking fgure in a smart gown of brown lib- erty satin. Mrs. Gannon's violet silk and the dainty spring costume worn by Mrs. Schrock were both noticeably pretty. One of the most stunning gowns was worn by Mise Igoe of San Francisco, the petite sister of the well-known artist of that mame. It was of blue French novelty eloth, made with pleated skirt and short jacket and & blue plumed hat, turned up on one side, completed a very fetching outfit. Among others who wore handsome gowis were Mrs, George de Golia, Mrs. W. S. Pal- mer, Mrs, Tobriser, Miss Estelle Kleeman, Miss Mabel Reed—Iin one of the new ‘‘sus- gowns in gray—Mrs, George Reed, . O. D. Hamlin, Mrs. Harry Travers, Mrs. Anstruther Dalziel, Mrs. W. N. Kleeman, Mrs. J. 3. Allen, Miss Lou Dennison, Mrs. Harvey Eloper, Miss Jennie Glynn, Mrs. H. B. Mehr- mann, Mrs. Abe Leach, Mrs. Yorker, Miss Tva Yorker, Mrs, Fred Stolp, Mrs. Edward F. Hughes and Miss Robinson. Mrs. Black was assisted in recefving bj her mother, Mrs. King, Mrs. L. L. Bromwell, Mrs. Shelby Martin, Mré. Waiter Scott Gannon, Mrs. Charles L. Hogue, Mrs. Joseph M. Kelly, Mrs, D. de Vere McLaren, Mrs. George C. Borne- . Omar ' Humphrey, Mrs. John Hynes, Eckinworth, Miss Margaret . M Lucta_Oliver, Miss Adrienne Black, Miss Flor- ence Edmunison and Miss Mathiet. To-day being a birthday anniversary W. 8. Palmer was -surprised when his usual dinner hour arrived to find that Instead of the fam- ily merely he was called upon to play host to elghteen guests. The dining-room of the Palmer residence at Ninth and Madison streets, with fts stately furniture and costly mural paintings, is one of the notable rooms in Oak- land, and with the addition of many golden blossoms presented a very attractive appear- ance this evening. Among the es Mr. and Mrs. Wilder and Mr. and Mrs. of San Francieco, Mg Mrs. J. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Tobrfher, Mr. and Mrs. rigan, Mrs. L. L. Bromwell and Al Baker. ALAMEDA, April 25.—Miss Ethel M. Allen, daughter of Mr. an . E. A. Allen of 843 Pixley of San home of the bride. Officiating at the ma: riage ceremony will be the two grandfathers of Miss Allen, Rev. G. B. Allen and Rev. ¥. A. Ringo. Mise Ruth Browe and Miss Eleanor Pingman, little cousins of the bride, will attend her. Basil Rowe will act as ring- bearer, while saw:ra'hn. Allen nd m;:;, P will suppor e groom. er the ml:'lr;'m an outdoor banquet will be served. Jject of the memorial and gave a short history of the greatest of German poets. Among the representatives of the press who were present were Albert Currlin, Sash Calmes, Leroy Hartley, R. 8. Cole, Frank Bartlett, W. S. In- gram, Samuel Hellmann, Ray M. Fil- cher and Henry Feldman. The members of the German Club who were present were Professor Al- bin Putzker, Martin Centner, Albert Kaiser, R. H. Auerbach, W. Currlin, P. N. Kuss, K. Plaul, A. J. Messmer, Dr. Mueller, H. W, Kleinenbroich, Paul Uth and Varlin Currlin. The officers of the club are: Pgesident, Dr. H. Kolmoos; vice president, Carl Alfs; secretary, John Griff; treasurer, John Marten. ‘honeymoon make thefr future home b Frask J. O'Brien and Miss Anne Fahey will to-! W _even| T e T O Connell 1o Fahey is a prominent member of the Catholic Ladles’ Aid 6d with gm!anl. of Oakiand, and California Coun- oil, Young Men’s Institute, of this clty. fumebelinins it by LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED. , April 28, 4 Stmr_ Maggte, Whitney, 4 hours from Halt. moon Bay. ; Tuesday, April 25. Edward Remillard and his ; EWS OF THE COUNTIES ABOUT THE BAY DEATH FOLLOWS |STUDENTS REHEARSING RUNAWAY RIDE Contractor of Berkeley Suc cumbs to Injuries Sus- tained While Out Driving DIES IN GREAT AGONY Hurts at First Were Thought to Be Not Serious, but Demise . Ensues Quickly BERKELEY, April 25.—Robert J. Carter, a prominent contractor of Berkeley, residing at 2401 Blake street, was thrown by a runaway horse from ! his cart last night, while driving a spirited colt into Oakland, and received injuries which proved fatal. He died §" great agony at his home this morn- ng. Carter's hurts were not thought to be serious when physicians examined him last night at the Recelving Hos- pital in Oakland. His left shoulder bone and two ribs were found to be broken, but there were no injuries ap- parent that might cause death. The contractor is supposed to have been hurt internally, as he was drag- ged a distance of several hundred i i feet by his frightened horse, which be- | came unmanageable as Carter passed Grove and Forty-ninth streets. He was removed from the hospital in Oakland to his home last night and this morn- ing complained of terrible pains, ex- ' piring a few hours after daylight. Besides a widow, the contractor leaves three children and a sister, Mrs. J. German of Berkeley. He was 50 years old, a native of Ireland, and one ;:of the best known builders in Berke- ey. NEW BLUECOATS IN DEPARTMENT BERKELEY, April 2.—The first steps that are intended to lead to the creation of a police department for Berkeley, which shall resemble in some respects at least a metropolitan force, were taken by the Board of Trustees last night, when six new deputy mar- shals were appointed. These men will 8o on duty May 1, and each is to re- ceive a salary of $70 a month. Their names are: J. F, Farrar, John Le- strange, Henry E. Jameson, Alonzo R. Bush, W. E. Acheson, J. W. Virgin. In addition to these men the appointment of Levi Moran by Marshal Gus Voll- mer, at a salary of $75 a month, was approved by the trustees. These new deputies are to be uni- formed at their own expense. The addition to the police department is expected to be permanent. Marshal Vollmer will station a man in his office to remain on duty throughout the night, and the deputies detailed for night duty will report at regular inter- vals throughout the night. Marshal Vollmer will have the uni- form of a chief of police, and when he appears in regulation blue and gold habiliments the university town will have, for the first time, a uniformed police department. : Marshal Vollmer asked for twelve new deputies, believing that this num- ber is required to properly police the town, but the trustees declared that the town’s finances permit of employ- ing only six. ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS, PICKPOCKET AT WORK.—Oakland, April 25.—Carl Kuen had $15 stolen from his pocket on Broadway lagt evening. DESERTER ARRESTED.—Oakland, April 25.—Fred W. Willlams, charged with deser- tion from the United States army, was ar- rested to-day at First street and Broadway and taken to the City Prison. INVESTIGATE STABBING. —Oakland, Aptil 25 —Mre. Mamie Sullivan, 28 vears old, who was glightly stabbed in a row at & saloon at First and Webster streets, was arrested to- day for investigation. Antonio Lawrence ia accused of the crime. COMPANY IN NEW ARMORY.—Alameda, April 25.—Company G, Fifth Regiment. N. G. C.,. took posession of Its new drmory qu ters in the Tisdale block on Park street thi Captain James W. Gillogly and hi men have planned to equip the quarters elab- orately. DEATH OF GEORGE E. MILLER.—Oak- land, April 25.—George E. Miller, secretary of United States Senator Nixon &f Nevada, died to-day at East Oakland, where he had been living for a short time in the hope of restoring his health. He leaves a wife_and a mother. The remains will be sent to Win- nemucca for burlal. LUNCH UNDER THE TREES.—Oakland, April next meeting of the Alameda County Ch in Haywards on Saturday, Ma; slon will open at 3 p, m. basket lunch under the trees in Haywaras Grove at 5:30 and the convention will close in the evening. COUNTERFETTING MOLDS =~ FOUND. Haywards, April 25.—A number of rough cow terfeiting ' molds “were turned up b i evening. y F. J. Ramoe while plowing on the Winton ranch to- day. One was for a 25-cent piece, two of 0~ cent pleces and one mold with spaces for two dimes. They were of plaster and made to pour metal between the two sides. MARRIAGE LICENSES.=~Oakland, April 25. The following marriage licenses were issued by the County Clerk to-day: Edward F. Fitz gerald, over 21, and Bertha M. Blxby, over 18, both of Oakland; Benjamin BlaKewell, 2i, and_ Bertha McElrath, both of Oak: jpnd; Edwarg M. Tidd, nore B. Hoss, 19, San WILL GIVE DEATH BENEFIT.—Oakl April 25.—The Laundry Workers’ Union Oakland voted at the last meeting to change KILL 200,000 FOR JONSON'S COMEDY| CATERPILLARS Production of “Every Man in His H wmour” at|Children of Mill Valley Earn S‘anford Wil Be Swell Affair. Ce be presented by tie Gnglisp Club Stanford University in the ASSEMBLY RALL, APRIL 2372 w4 29% 4905 ~ g SCENE IN BEN JONSO! WILL BE PRESEN’ COMEDY, e ‘'EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR,” WHICH BY THE ENGLISH CLUB AT STANFORD UNIVER- SITY TO-MORROW NIGHT AND SATURDAY. —— STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April 25. Preparations for the production of Ben Jonson’s comedy “Every Man in His Humor,” have been resumed after a delay of several weeks. Dalily rehear- sals of the full cast are being held to refresh the lines of the play in the minds of the student actors and all indications point to a very successful performance in spite of the long post- ponement made necessary by Mrs. Stanford's death last month. Accord- ing to the original plan two perform- ances of the old comedy will be acted, the first one next Thursday evening SURVEY INLET AT SAN RAFAEL Special Dispatch to The Caill " SAN RAFAEL, April 25.—State En- gineer M. A. Nurse and a corps of as- sistants have been engaged in the last and the second on Saturday morning. | few days in surveying the San Rafael The advance sale of tickets opened last Friday with a rush that left almost the entire house for the first perform-| ance sold out. The dress rehearsal of the stu- dent players to-night showed that the performance will be one worth see- ing. The actors displayed a keen ap- preciation of the humor of Jonson and of ability to portray his charac- ters that stamped them as capable Thespians. —_——— EASTERN STAR GRAND OFFICERS AT SAN RAFAEL SAN RAFAEL, April 25.—San Ra- fael Chapter of the Order of the East- ern Star was visited last night by ‘Worthy Grand Matron Pauline W. Dohrman of Stockton and Worthy Grand Patron Charles J. Willitt of Pasadena. The grand officers’ visit was one of inspection. A number of dummy candidates were initiated, af- ter which the members of the chapter and_their guests sat down to a ban- quet. - Mrs. Mary E. Seymour, worthy matron of Mill Valley, was among the invited guests. — DEATH OF A PIONEER. WALNUT CREEK, April 25.—W, B. Rogers, a resident of San Ramon Val- ley for fifty-three years, died here to- night after six months' illness. Rogers was born in Indiana in 1827. He crossed the plains and settled here in 1852. For an interim of eight years he served o@ the San Francisco police force. Returning in 1878 to Walnut Creek he built Rogers’ Hotel, which he conducted until 1898. Rogers was Justice of the Peace from that year until 1902. He leaves a widow and two sons, William Rogers, constable at Martinez, and W. A. Rogers of this place. The funeral will be held Fri- day under auspices of Pacheco Lodge No. 177 of Odd Fellows. ottt suhtoni e, DR. BURCHARD'S FUNERAL. OAKLAND, April 25.—The funeral of Dr. L. 8. Burchard was conducted this morning from the First Congre- gational Church by Oakland Lodge No. 188, F. and A. M. The Rev. Charles g -| R. Brown, pastor of the church, de- B vamerkeley. and | jivered the funeral address. The Ma- sonic quartet, composed of Alfred Wil- kie, Dan M. Lawrence, H. W. Patrick and Willlam Neilson, sang several se- the constitution of the local R make it | Jections. Charles N. Walter, master of a benefit “organization. On death of a member a per capita assessment of 50 cents will be levied and the funds so raised 80 to the family of the deceased member. MEN'S CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.—Ala- m April 25 —Officers have been elected by the Men's Club of the First Church, to serve for the ¢nsuing year as 1.=- i Oakland Lodge, officiated at the ritual- istic gervices. Enterprise Lodge No. 208, Odd Fellows, also took part in the obsequies. The pallbearers were Edward W. Owen, Dr. A. H. Pratt, Dr. C. H. Rowe, Dr. E. J. Overend, Ed- ward F. Delger and E. lows: Presid H. Cary; vice R. Hearst. The e R S reke socrstary. Frea Winson: | body was Iincinerated at the Oakland treasurer, James Sfdey. rge L. Harris ot | crematory. this city' addressed thie club last night on the , unwuflwmmlnnu +———-’G————————-——+ nnmuw' OF YOUNG MATRON.—Al one of importance. The young lady left on A O T G auhan, WEe "5t | the steamer Pueblo to-day 16 Join the company. Dr. Waiter Hughe: away this | FIGHTING FOR TY.—Oakland, morning at her home, avenue. Shé 1 25, —Witnesses testified all day to-day became & bride three years ago and her wed- acts of Alice B, Court- ding was one the in ‘society, ight, who is now on trial before a jury D S Luats of et an th 2:#?& Sy A e B B ot Tmny’ Hol 062106 San An £ the'Js peing talitoaded 0 avenue. 5 3 Thomas INSTALLED.—Oakland, April 25.— (the wirl's brother-in.law), Dr. L. L. e Lk S ,:mfi ©" wistined acaingt u‘q-au The R R B e e o 0 preached the sermon. Rev. B E. p of this ity delivered the charge to the pas- e e o tar G S , and that to the was by that several trunks of Rhoda. g mw ‘were to ., in- Xy., A% was not he got his back. there was -oi wving the use of the clothes. Inlet and making soundings. The resi- dents of this city have long been in favor of making the creek navigable, and feel that a move is now being made in the right direction. Nurse and his chief assistapt, G. W. Randall, state that the creek is badly in need of dredging and that a breakwater is needed at the mouth of the creek. The cost of dredging would not be very heavy. There are thirteen schooners in the creek at the present time dis- charging their cargoes. e ittt ALTO BOY WINS THE BEN GREET PRIZE ‘Writes the Best Two Hundred Word Essay on the Play of “Hamlet.” STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April 25.—W. H. Thomson, ‘05, of Palo Alto is the winner of the prize offered by Ben Greet for the best essay on the play of “Hamlet,” which was pro- duced here at the first of the year. Thomson is a history major and is very prominent in literary work. He has also been prominent on the track. The prize was a complete Temple edi- tion of Shapeskeare’s works and was offered by the English actor for the best 200-word essay on the production of “Hamlet” given here. The commit- tee which awarded the prize consisted of Ben Greet, Professor R. M. Alden of the English department and Pro- fessor H. W. Rolfe of the Greek de- partment. ————— Athletic Club to Give Ball. MILL VALLEY, April 25.—The Mill Valley Athletic Club will give a dance in the Outdoor Art Club building next Baturday night. The club was organ- ized some time ago and is in a pros- perous condition. The members are working hard to make the affair a success and a large crowd, is expected PALO Reward for Dead Pests Offered by Outdoor Club WOMEN BURN THE NESTS Efforts to Rid Pretty Bay Town of Crawling Pest Meet With Great Success Special Dispatch to The Cail. MILL VALLEY, April 25.—The | fight being made against the caterpil- | lars by the Outdoor Art Club of this | place has proved most effective. About | 200 pounds of the pests have been destroyed. The club recently offered the children of the valley 4 reward of 10 cents a pound for the pests. The youngsters got to work immediately and before long had earned $20. It is estimated that it takes 1000 caterpil- lars to make a pound. The death of the 200,000 means much for the wel- fare of the trees next year. About two weeks ago a gang of la- borers, accompanied by a number of women from the club, paroled the roads throughout the valley with a wagon and fumed and burned omt all | the crawlers’ nests. The club mem- bers are now satisfled that few nests remain. REDWOUD CITE WANTS BRIDGE Spectal Dispatch to The Call REDWOOD CITY, April 25.—The City Council has instructed Engineer Gilbert to prepare plans and specifica- tions for a handsome draw bridge to cross the creek at C street. The plan to build the draw bridge is faverably looked upon by the citizens of Red- wood- The estimated cost is between $2500 and $3000. When the district which will be opened and developed by the bridge is considered, however, the expenditure is very small. Engi- ° neer Gilbert will submit his report to the City Counecil. The trustees of the grammar school have under comsideration a proposition to sell a large building which now dis- figures the school yard and restricts the students to a very small area for recreation grounds. The building now serves no purpose and its removal will enhance ome of the most pretentious of the local public buildings. FISITS SCHOOLS OF SAN MATED Special Dispatch to The Caill. HALFMOON BAY, April 25.—Miss Etta M. Tiiton, Superintendent of Schools of San Mateo County, has con- cluded a tour of inspection of the pub- He schools in the towns along the coast. Miss Tilton expressed herseif as greatly pleased with the conduct and management of the schools in this part of the® county. The corps of teachers is efficient and the attendance of children all that could be desired. James Seymour has been appointed to take charge of the school cemsus of this district. He will make every effort to secure the enrollment of every child of school age. EXPERTS TALK ABOUT SPRINGS Special Dispatch to The Cail. SAN JOSE, April 35.—Some interest- ing testimony regarding the formation of Santa Clara Valley and its water supply was given for the defense in the Bay Cities Water Company case to-day. K. F. Cooper told of the porosity of the banks of the streams in the western side of the valley and declared that the water from the Guadalupe and Almaden creeks sank into gravel beds and supplied the valley. v &Lm:mwnm‘u- the porosity of the Cayote gravel beds and the percemtage of water carried by the gravel. H. R. Johnson, a geologist, deseribed the regional faults of the Santa Clara Val- ley springs and said that the under- ground water supply of the valley I3 to take part in the grand march. —_—— WORKMAN KILLED AT MINE IN TOWN OF COPPEROPOLIS COPPEROPOLIS, April 25.—Solon Drew, a prominent Odd Fellow, was instantly killed this afternoon while coming up on the skip in the Union Copper Company’'s mine. He leaves a widow and four small children. fed from them. This mass of evidence is intended as a contradiction of the orchardists’ theory that the water supply of the valley comes through the Coyote gorge. —_—— 20 Sanotvest that Rev. one the who recently of In Ouiiand, Wil not b able to make the expected Presbyterian at_the First Chiurch at the prayer moest- ng evening. OSTROM WILL NOT SPEAK.—Oakiand, April 2B.—It s Henry Ostrom