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10 EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO TAFT WILL BE OAKLAND'S GUEST Mayor Mott Arranging Plans tor Reception to the President OAKLAND, Aug. 59. —Mayor Frank K. Mott received word today from Con gressman Julius Kalm of San Fran cisco that President W. H. Taft will arrive in Oakland at 1 o'clock Tues day afternoon, October 10. and will remain two hours, leaving at 3 o'clock for San Francisco. The president will be present at the laying of the corner stone of the new $1,300,M0 city hall, the exercises for which probably will be held at 2 o'clock. Congressman Kahn has been in di rect communication with the presi dent's secretary and has received the distinguished visitor's itinerary. Pres ident Taft will visit only four Cali fornia cities—Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento. irding to a tentative program. President Taft will make an address in Oakland at the exercises. Mayor Mott stated today that he had not yet derided upon a committee which will escort the president to Oakland, but ■would name the members in a short time. "From our present plans," said Mayor Mott today, "we contemplate receiv ing President Taft in Francisco and conducting him across the bay in one of the government boats. The party probahly will land at the foot of Broadway, the trip across the bay and down the estuary giving him a chance to examine the Oakland water front improvement?. "It is possible that time will not per mit a banquet being given in hohor of the president in Oakland. The details of the reception will be perfected by the committee later on. "President Taft graciously consented to be the guest of the city at the earnest solicitation of the Chamber of Commerce and myself, and in response to the urging of Congressman Joseph R. Know.and and other friends of this city who worKed for our benefit in Washington. It is a matter of con gratulation that Oakland stands in a position to be accorded this signal mark of recognition from the president .c United States." BRIDE FIVE HOURS; HE SLAPS HER FACE Breaks Camel's Back With "Sorry I Married" OAKLAND. Aug. 30.—According to a petition for divorce filed today by Mrs. Josephine Raymond, her husband, An drew, slapped her face and told her he was sorry that he married her five hours after the wedding ceremony whs performed. She also alleges, that Ray mond has deserted her and left her destitute. Suit for divorce was begun today by John E. Anderson against Julia Ander son, on the ground of cruelty. Ander son says his wife had an affinity called Knapp. He also declares that she dragged him about by the hair. ster Shaw is the complainant in • for divorce against Agnes Shaw. The charge is desertion. The following decrees of divorce were granted today: Ethel J. against Stan ley Andrews, final, desertion; Lizzie against Carman Calbrese, interlocutory, failure to provide. REDWOOD ROAD CLUB WORKING FOR HYDRANTS Plans of Union Water Company Told by Representative OAKLAND, Aug. 30.—The Redwood Road Improvement Club has taken steps to further the installation of fire protection hydrants in the annexed district. The members have indorsed the city council's action in providing for the hydrant service. It is under stood that 153 hydrants will be placed in a short time. At the club meeting last night M. M. Ogden, representing the Union Water company, explained •what that concern was doing in that section of the city. He said that the company's plans called for a literal net work of mains and pipes in the eastern district and that these equip ments were being laid as rapidly as possible. DRIVER UNHURT WHEN RIG IS DEMOLISHED Horse Killed, Wagon Wrecked, Jehu Keeps Seat OAKLAND, Aug. 30.—Frank Herzog, employed in a livery stable at 1114 San Pablo avenue, had a narrow es cape from death this afternoon, when an eastbound Alameda local train col lided ■with his delivery wagon, killing his horse and cutting the wagon in two. Herzog was crossing the track at First and Grove streets when the train ran into the wagon, cutting the ve hicle in two in such a manner that he retained his seat and saw the train carry away the dead horse and a part of the wagon. Herzog escaped without injury. MUSICAL DIRECTOR RESIGNS HIS POST Testimonial Service in Honor of Clement P. Rowlands OAKLAND. Aug. 30. —Clement P. Rowlands?, musical director of the First Presbyterian church for the last 15 years, has resigned. In testimonial of his many years of service a special musical program will be rendered at the church Sunday evening. The num bers-: will be selected with care and the choir expects to make the service appropriate to the occasion. Marriage Licenses OAKLAND, Aug. 'if.—The following marriage day: Rreder. 24. St. Louis, and Emma Me rarlaiid, IT. Oakland. Sam . 25, and Maria Gomes?. 22, Samuti J. Mayne. 31, ai^d Jean Salm. 80, hoth of Sau I.eandro. Bernard C. Hchlpv. 41, and - Isabelle M.Arch axnbeault. 30, both of San Jose. * , .-Manuel-H. Duarte, 23, Kilo, and Lucy A. Cabell. 10,'Centervllle. : ; . Aaaon Aanoaaea. 2»i. and Ellen Halsc, 18. both of Oakland. Char .1, and May Zeek, 22, both of Saoranio; Frank E-WinsloTr. 23, Los Angeles,. and Ame lia / Twerfiy, 22,. San Francisco.: '% Willie P. Cannon. *23.; and Sarita r Dewey, 25, both of 'San Francisco.-- ; '-■• /■..-.- . William C. Parks. 2(5.- LArkmead," and Isabelle Maokender;-19.. Manhattan, 111. . ' . hi Hirahara. 25, and Wakago Makada. IS. botb of .S.iri ; i S. .Marshall. 27. and Rose Silva 21, both of Oakland. ACCIDENT IMPERILS ■' THREE—Tacoma, Auk. 30. —While taking: down •tiie,;.shore;span of the Klpventh •', street abridge, 'near X the; BMlaiclpai .dock, today tworspans-feH,'carr.vinK:thrpe men with them. ■-.'' Joim. Wall In ■ was drowned, George HiirtK was teveaed from >■ the ■ '.Miter <him( the •yCrd maa escaped without serious injury. ; Dramatic Honor Society Members, State University ENGLISH CLUB TO PRESENT CLASSIC Phillips' "Paolo and Francesca" Will Be Staged at the Greek Theater BERKELEY, Aug. 30. — Stephen Phillips" poetic drama, "Paolo and Francesca." will be presented by the English club of the University of Cali fornia at the Greek theater the even ing of October 7. The play was se lected by a committee and the choice was ratified today by the members of the University Dramatic club. There will be 16 characters in the cast and tryouts for the places were begun this afternoon. Garnet Holme will be coach and A. J. Evers, a stu dent of the 1911 class, will be business manager. Judges of the tryouts will be Garnet Holme, Prof. C. W. Wells and Prof. W. Popper. The English club is , the leading. uni j versity dramatic organization. It has set a high : standard in ' its previous productions and become an h~6nor so ciety of the university, comprising in I its membership only seniors and I juniors. Each semester the club has/, pre- I sented a classical play, those staged to i date ■ including: Shakespeare's "Merry Wires of Windsor"; King Shudraka's Sanscrit play, "The - Little. Clay Cart"; Ben Jonson's The Hue and Cry I After' Cup d." - Shakespeare's * "Winter's • Tale," ; Pinero's "The Cabinet Minister,',' Henry Van Dyke's "The House of Rimmon," Thomas Dek ker's "The Shoemaker's Holiday.'.' Stephen Phil- 1 lips*./."Nero," Schiller's "Marie Stuart." / . : M. A. Cartwright,; editor! of the Daily : Californian, has" been| elected a member I of; the club. Active; members ■ now are: George Adams ( Henry Mills Jr. j;lrene CofSn Leigh Stafford I Ar,n»s Ehrenberg -• i Margaret: Witter I Wesley Kergan Robert Clark ;>C |,Irving Markwart - ' Ernest Clewe";; ! Mildred Martin : N. B. Drury •= . Marguerite Ogden Nelson Hackett . Robert Cross Laura Robson: Albert Evers '■ Monroe Dinkelspiel Rose Gardiner . . Thomas Veltch . ;; Edna Higgins Catherine Walker ! Cheryl Merrill F. M. Shipper i Arthur Prendergast . - AGED OAKLAND MOTHER SUES SON FOR PITTANCE OAKLAND, Au,g. 20.—Mrs. Maria Goebbels, 78 years of age, filed suit today to compel her son, Rudolph, to support her. In the' complaint she says that he is able bodied and is in receipt of an income of $30 a week in the art glass business, besides ren tals from property. Mrs. Goebbels wants the court to make him pay her $25 a month at least. JAILER AND DEPUTY FINED $250 EACH Narrowly Escape Jail Sentences •for Liberating Chinese Prisoner As punishment for contempt of court in permitting Wong Sing Quoy. alias Wong You, a Chinese serving a sen tence for opium smuggling, to be at liberty in this city while he was sup posed to bo in the Aiameda county jail, former Chief Jailer P. L, White and former Deputy Sheriff Joseph Mof fitt were sentenced yesterday by Judge Van Fleet in the United States dis trict court to pay a fine of $250 each or to be imprisoned in the San Fran cisco county jail until the fine should be paid. A two dftys' stay of execution was granted. I The objection. raised /by j the "defend - : ants :to action by the ' court Yon*] the ground that they were county and not federal i officers at the time of the of fense was overruled by Judge Van Fleet. ;, ■/. BShpHb&F :''^"' '" ■'"-"'V' l"' .. The court said in : passing sentence that he was disposed; at first to inflict imprisonment, without 3, the alternative of .. a fine,, in; view of the flagrancy of the~bffense, but that he would be I lenient, inasmuch as »the; men * had been ! dismissed from their positions in the j jail. ■'"■.■• 'fV •■' " . •s " ■ - -"■ ' . .: -. ' • LADIES' AID TO MEET—Alameda, Aug. 30 — Tbe ' Ladies' Aid society iof flip r- First « Congre ; * jraTio!i«l ; church will: n«-et; Friday afternoon iat tbp home .of : Mrs. H. V.? DcxttT. ltjuO Santa •/ Clara avenue.r /.,:''" ' : - : ;,' ■- THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1911. OAKLAND SOCIETY PLANS BUSY MONTH 1 Many Will Attend Golf Tourney at Del Monte; Neville Among Players OAKLAND, Aug. 30.—The smart set have centered their interest in the an nual golf tournament, which opens in Del Monte with the first days of Sep tember, and a large number of them are going to that resort to remain through the fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. J. Pym Neville and Jack Neville will close their Claremont home tomorrow, being among the first to go down for the games. Jack Neville will enter the tournament from the Claremont Country club. Eugene B. Braden will accompany his daughter. Miss Winifred Braden, who will join the younger girls in Del Monte early next month. Miss Eliza McMullin will tfpend but a a few days at Del Monte, having to return to town for her cousin's wed ding on September 11, at which she will be a bridesmaid. Miss Ethel Have meyer. Miss Vera Havemeyer and Miss Rose Kales will be included in the parties of Oakland society girls attend ing the games. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Searles will spend the coming 10 days at Del Monte. He will be among the players on the links. Tomorrow evening Mr. and Mrs. Ed gar Stannard Thomas will receive at a studio musicale. A large number of guests have been invited. Ashley Pettis, the gifted young pian ist, will be heard in a group of num bers. An interesting wedding of the com ing month will be that at which Jo seph B. McGrath will make Miss May Kennedy his bride. Miss Kennedy hav ing chosen the evening of Thursday, September 14. for her marriage. In her honor several compliments are being offered during the coming fortnight, one of the more elaborate being the tea at which Miss Anna Nichols will preside as hostess. One hundred cards to the affair nave been sent out by Miss Nichols. It will take place on the afternoon of Friday, Sep tember 8. Miss Leila Ewing is asking a group of the younger set to meet Miss Ken nedy at a card party which she will give at the family home in Vernon street on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 6. Miss Ethel Moore was hostess to a number of the smart set when she en tertained at a luncheon across the bay in honor of Mrs. Franklin K. Lane, who will leave shortly for Washington, d. a Mrs. Lane spent the summer in Claremont. Tomorrow afternoon the members of the Ladies' Relief society will receive at a large tea at the Children's and Old Ladies' home in Forty-fifth street. The several hundred guests will be entertained by a. score of the promi nent society women of Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stone and their daughters, the Misses Marion and Har riet Stone, have closed their camp on the Russian river and have returned to town for the season. They have leased a residence across the bay for another year. The Stone sisters will be among the most popular of the younger set this winter. They are planning to entertain extensively. Miss Ernestine McNear will leave this week for Tahoe, where she will spend -several weeks with a party of friends from San Francisco. The trip north will be made by automobile. .„ Nearly,,2oo friends gathered at the William H. Chickering : residence; in Sixteenth street- this/afternoon •to bid farewell to Miss Martha Checkering, who will leave shortly for \ New York to ' continue her studies. & Miss;; Chick -^ eri/ig planned the early season's tea that she \imight: have this I'last oppor tunity of * meeting- her 'friends .before her leave taking. Assisting her in the I receiving party were her mother, Mrs. ! Chickering; her sister. Mrs. John Over j bury, and Mrs. Robert Bentley - Miss Juliette Pen-In ./' : Miss Marjorie Coocan ■'" Miss Gladys English Miss Pauline Plerson : Miss Jessie Laflin » Miss Lillie Sherman Mis- Georgia McCoy \ - .*'.■-- *. ■' • _■'« ■ Mrs. Henry Spencer gave an outdoor at home :in the rose arbor of her home, 140 Montell street,. yesterday in the = in terest ;of ; the coming charity - fair to be given for the benefit of the ; new 1 St. Leo's church, located at the corner of Piedmont avenue :and; Ridgeway. >" ■» The afternoon was devoted to a sewing bee. Every effort is being made by the parishioners for the success of the ba zaar, which will be held in the new hall at Piedmont and Ridgeway avenues. It will begin September 15 and will last one week. Among Mrs. Spencers guests were Mrs. Safely, Mrs. Burtts, Mrs. Alex Dul fer, Mrs., A. B. Champion, Mrs. John McGuire, Mrs. H. G. White and Mrs. McKenna. BREWERY BUILDING FIRE LOSS $60,000 Fireman Hurt and Four Horses Die in Early Morning Blaze The property loss in the fire which destroyed the Eagle Brewery com pany's building and the plant of the Inlaid Floor company at Eighteenth and Harrison streets early yesterday morning will total $60,000, part t>f which is covered by insurance. Of this the brewers will bear only one third of the amount, the floor com pany's loss being $40,000. Four horses were burned to death in the blaze and Thomas O'Connor, one of the firemen, wai injured badly by fly ing glass. The blaze was discovered by William Motlin, a night watchman. Christian Clauusen, one of the em ployes of the brewery, was hemmed in by the fames and was rescued by Wil liam Foge, who owns a saloon in the neighborhood. The man who weds a homely heiress may consider her face his fortune. A man who needs the money has no time to meddle in other peoples affairs. Some mothers spare the rod and spoil the slipper. The sharp business man is always prepared far dull times. Probably most people think you are as foolish a,s you think they are. A girl seldom attempts to extinguish the spark of love. MATINEE FIRE IN PICTURE THEATER Is Averted by Presence of Mind of Proprietor and Ushers OAKLAND. Aug. 30.—Fire broke out this afternoon during a matinee per formance at the Cfcem theater, a motion picture house at 478 Eighth street, and a panic only was averted by the pres ence of mind of J. F. Falster, proprie tor, and the ushers, who kept the au dience, consisting principally of women and children, in check and cleared the theater without mishap. The blaze originated in the moving picture machine, and three rolls of films caught fire simultaneously. Al bert Daul, the operator, when he saw the flames, pulled off his coat and beat out the blaze, which, upon the arrival of the fire department, soon was brought under control. Daul's hands were badly burned, but he kept at his task until all danger was over. Falster was talking to Daul at the time, and he immediately hurried to the front of the house and assured the audience that there was no danger and told them not to hurry. Damage is placed at $400. WALLACE McCOY DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS Son of Noted Bohemian Club Composer Passes Away SAN LEANDRO, Aug. 30.—Wallace McCoy, 23 years old, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. McCoy, died this morning a\ the family residence in this city after a long illness. Young McCoy was formerly in the United States marine hospital and public health service. He recently returned from a trip into Marin county for his health. His condition compelled him to give up the outing. The family is prominent in this county. W. J. McCoy is well known as a musician. He has composed some of the best work ever done by the Bo hemian club of San Francisco, of which he is a leading member. The young man leaves his parents, two brothers and a sister, who was Catherine Belle McCoy. Her mar riage with R. G. Retallick. a young at torney, was a recent social event. TWO MERCHANTS FINED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT Tailor and Music Man Ignore Jury Summons Judge Sturtevant took occasion yes terday in sentencing A. Abrahams, a tailor in the Odd Fellows' building, nnri F. Lubbe. a Market street music dealer, to pay a fine of $5 each or spend two days in the county jail for con tempt of court in failing to answer to do jury duty, to compare the attitude of veniremen toward the federal and county courts. He said that had Abrahams and Lubbe been summoned to appear before the district or circuit courts of the federal government they would have closed their places of business for a week if necessary in order to answer the summonses. "Because I am an elected judge of a county court you thdnk that you can step on my nerk. Well, you can't. Five dollars or two days in the county jail." concluded the court. GARBAGE BOAT MEETS WITH NEAR WRECK OAKLAND. Aug. 30.—The steamer Aberdeen, the Oakland garbage boat, met with an accident yesterday after noon when it struck a rock off Point Diablo and stove a hole in the bow. The ilamag" was slight and the boat was able to make its way into the landing place at the foot of Broadway. It will be in commission again in a few days. Its predecessor, the steamer Signal, was wrecked recently at Point Lobos. ARE YOU FREE —FROM— Headaches, Colds, Indigestion, Pain* Constipation, Sour Stomach, Dizzmess? If you are not, the most effective, prompt and pleasant method of getting rid of them is to take, now and then, a desertspoonful of the ever refreshing and truly beneficial laxative remedy—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It is wel known throughout the world as the besl of family laxative remedies, because it acts so gently and strengthens naturally without irritating the system in any way. To get its beneficial effects it is alwayi necessary to buy the genuine, manufact- i ured by the California Fig Syrup Co., bearing the name of the Company, plainly printed on the front of every package. Get the Original and Genuine HORLICK'S MALTED MILK The Food-drink for All Ages. For Infants, Invalids, and Growing children* Pure Nutrition.up building the whole body. Invigorates the nureing mother and the aged. Rkh milk, malted grain, in powder form. | A quick lunch prepared in a minute. [ Takenosubstitute. Ask for HORLICK'S. Not In Any Milk Trust Crerae de Camelia A LIQUID POWDER Gives the skin a clear Rosy tinge and helps make the face attractive. 50 cents at all Druggists'. Made in Cali fornia, sold everywhere. DYNAMITER PICARD IS FOUND GUILTY Concealed Infernal Machine in Closet of His Home and Injures One OAKLAND, Aug. 30.—Charles H. Picard was found guilty today by a jury in Judge Bledsoe's court of dyna miting his own home in Melrose sev eral weeks ago, thereby seriously in juring Constable Al Kihn, who was there for the purpose of seizing Pic ard's furniture for his divorced wife. Picard will appear for sentence Satur day. Picard refused to pay alimony to his wife, Rosalia, and Kihn, with three of Sheriff Barnet's deputies, went to/ the house with Attorney Harry Encell. Kihn opened a closet door, setting off an infernal machine that Picard had placed there. The contrivance con sisted of can with powder, which was exploded when a pistol, operated by turning the door knob, was dis charged. The house was wrecked and Kihn, who was blown across the room, sustained injuries to his eyes. Picard, on the witness stand, ad mitted that he had prepared the in fernal machine, but said that he had placed it in the closet to frighten his wife and with no murderous intent. His attorney, Austin Lewis, put up the defense of insanity. It is not likely that an appeal will be taken. The penalty for the crime of which Pi^ard was convicted ranges from one year to life in the penitentiary. EXPERT SAYS DODD WROTE FAREWELL NOTE James H. Jordan Was Not the Author Says Kytka Theodore Kytka. the hand writing expert, reported to District Attorney Charles M. Fickert yesterday that the letter written by Philip Green Dodd, the young attorney who recently com mitted suicide, to his mother in At lanta, Ga., was written by the dead lawyer. It was insinuated that the letter had been written by James H. Jordan, brother of Joe H. Jordan, who mysteriously disappeared from his sloop, the Sea Fox, while sailing in Raccoon straits, who was with Dodd when he killed himself. Jordan owed Dodd $200. and for that reason it was hinted that Jordan knew More about the death than ho had told. Jordan has since been indicted for issuing a bad check for the amount owed Dodd. BUEGLAR TAKES j CLOTHES-Oakland. Aiifr. ct). —John lif nnotas of , gSB . Broadway reported to' the police today the = thefr ,' from his room last aight of clothing and other articles.valued . at $40. /.The thief gained entrance by using a - skeleton key. - • -• *•- » ; § A SALE OF UNUSUAL INTEREST j A thorough clearance of the very finest grades of Furniture and Carpets. Furni :ture ;; of , the highest standard, Furniture from such makers as Berkey & Gay, Cowan, . Nelson Matter— names that stand for perfection in Furniture making. The Prices Are Reduced from One-Third to One-Half This is, an opportunity to furnish your home with the very best, the most endur- : ing and satisfying Furniture; for less money than is usually asked for inferior grades. And at These Prices Most Liberal Credit A $260 REDUCTION—AN EMPIRE A $223 DIFFERENCE—COLONIAL % SUITE ; * DINING SUITE Of nine beautifully designed pieces in Cir- In Circassian walnut. The wood is exquis- cassian walnut.- Dresser, Chiffonier, Twin Beds. itely »matched; Sideboard, *China Cabinet, Serv ii Dressing Table, Somnoe, Table, Chair and ;,; ing Table, 6 Side Chairs and 2 Arm Chairs,: and a :; Rocker. Former. price $1,007. ■; * 54-inch Table that extends: to 10 feet. Former ■' ■-■■.-' -.''»"':'"' .■ ■■. eat tt <Dt?Tr*'n t C7/1T ■'/■:■■-.-' ' f -price" $718. - , I ,* '' % ■ . . " , SALE PRICE, $747 8 SALE PRICE, 495 A $160 .SAVIN^A A FOUR.POST A $4? REDUCTIONMATCHED A handsome and very massive suite in solid . ; oUlili* • : mahogany. ;; Made by "Cowan," a guarantee in In mahogany. Buffet, China Cabinet and Side - itself.- _ Bed, Dresser and Chiffonier. Former Table. Former price, $123. 'Vrcc' — SALE PRICE, $395 " . : SALE PRICE, $75 $95 SAVED HERE-DRESSER AND $292 SAVED J HERE-MASSIVE ■ CHIFFONIER . COLONIAL SUITE DSJd ebftS 2 ec es in Fsolld swat cSOS^^'iVfS^'i^J^ySSt Designed by Berkey & Gay. former price,s36o. ' The Extension-Table is 60 inches: in diameter > '• . : SALE PRICE, 5270 and Intends i; to 12 feet. Former price $827. ; HALF PRICE—BEDROOM SUITE SALE PRICE, $535 In gray enamel. Bed. Dresser and Chiffonier. A $209 REDUCTION—MAHOGANY : Former price $164. « " - DINING SUITE • " SALE PRICE, $82 , Massive Colonial design. Sideboard, China LESS THAN ; HALF-CIRCASSIAN ■' Cabinet, - set; of 6; Side Chairs -and 1 Arm; Chair, LESS ; THANf/HALF—CIRCASSIAN; and; a>lo : fo<st Extension .Table.. Former price n . h WALNUT BED •»•• 'SALE PRICE, ?360 . , The rich grain of the wood is particularly ;% - > - . handsome and "j; is «perfectly matched. Cane a $iei qAVTNG " DTNTNG SUTTF panels in head and footboard. Former price $50. A vlo* l — UlL\ll\\J iSUllfi ;• v' ■■'*'■ pat T?- "DT3Tr*T? «*>•> ';/ .Gothic. design in old oak. Sideboard. Side -V i-'-n' J^S' 1 -c '» ;-.«P^** ■..•■•..' •'■•••■ Table, China Cabinet, Extension Table and ; set • : CHIFFONIER TO MATCH :.:' ;' of ,6 Side: Chairs * and 3 Arm Chairs : Former CHIFFONIER TO MATCH price $612/ j * Former price $77. ' ; SALE PRICE, $450 ' .. SALE PRICE, $33 > A $35 REDUCTION—CHINA DRESSING TABLE TO MATCH ■ CABINET V Former price $53. . ; . : '.: »: ' r' . Mahogany. "'Former price $85. -■ ■ , '■'" \ SALE PRICE, $25 .- . ■•/ SALE PRICE, $50 A DIFFERENCE OF $64—LOUIS ' AN $80 DIFFERENCE—MAHOGANY '" : XVI SUITE v; ; *..' DINING SUITE . . r :, A handsome mahogany .suite of five pieces. Colonial 10-foot Extension Table and -Matched " ■ .Twin." Beds. Dresser,: Chiffonier and • Costumer. ;• Sideboard*. * s Former price $205. , ■ >, Former price $229. , QAT „ ppTrF »-i ok SALE PRICE, $165 SALE PRICE ' *"5 A $60 REDUCTION-ENGLISH A $74 REDUCTION-LIBRARY MOROCCO CHAIR Three pieces. Tudor cathedral oak frames, or :.•'::'::':-. v-V An overstuffed Chair, in genuine . Morocco; upholstered in denim, ready for coverings to , filled with white - curled hair and down filled be selected. Former price $169. cushions; Former price $150. „ ■ SALE PRICE, $95 * - . SALE PRICE, $90 .... ■■•■■'-■■..■■■-■■ ralf pRICE _ pARLOR SUITE ■ '- - HALF PRICE—PARLOR SUITE LEATHER COUCH Arm Rocker, Arm Chair and Settee. Hand ' Former price $140. carved mahogany frames. Former price $223. SALE PRICE, $95 SALE PRICE, $111.50 Over 500 Pieces at Half Price All lines of Furniture are included in this sale. You can find something for any room, for any purpose, in almost any wood or finish desired, at half price. MmrSMacfiai/Qj. 418-424 Fourteenth Street, Oakland Amos Elliott, Head Of Big "C" Society, State University NO CRIME TO PRINT STOLEN AEROGRAM Editor Earl's Demurrer Is Sus tained; Secrecy Law of 1872 Does Not Apply LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30. —The demur rer interposed by Edwin T. Earl, pub lisher of the Express and the Tribune, to the indictment charging him with having published the contents of an intercepted aerogram, was sustained to day by Judge Walter Bordwell of the superior court. District Attorney Fred ericks announced he would appeal from the ruling. In his decision Judge Bordwell held that, the law of 1872, to safeguard the contents of telegraphic'messages, upon which the indictment was based, applied only to officers and employes of tele graph companies, and that therefore Earl committed no offense when he published an aerogram taken out of the air by three amateur wireless operators. This ends the case, unless the district court of appeals reverses Judge Bord well. STUDENT ATHLETES ELECT PRESIDENT Captain of Varsity Football Team Made Executive of Honor Organization BBIKELBY, Aug. 30.-Amos Elllptt. captain of ■ the varsity football team,; was elected \ president of; the Big «- society, the University: of ■ Calif a, honor athletic organization, at a meet ing last night. Elliott is a member of the 1912 class and belongs to the Kappa Sigma farternity. . . " . ■ ■'■'■. ' I G. A. Kretsinger, a senior in the urn versitv. was .chosen vice :, president. He is captain of the 1912 track team :^: K. Wood '13 is: the new secretary and r; W. Coane -'13-was: chosen i treasurer precedent, Elliott, as president of the society, becomes ;;athleticv ; «£"; sentative I on.' the executive committee of the "associated students For his en tire college career Elliott has been prominent in : athletics, playing^ half back and serving as captain of -his freshman team. He also made r the varsity team in his first year and has played the position of five-eighths for . three successive years. He serves on the football rules'committe of ; the as sociated students, and ? has been:•. hon ored with : • membership in J both the Golden Bear and Winged Helmet soci eties.:."':'-■!; ' ' ■'. ■ ■-■',■ • +V ,V ":: Committee reports were; made to ..the Big,"C" society by C. L. Butler 12 and by E. L. Watts 12, representing the m terscholastic and circus committees ■ The -■■ retiring officers of ; the society are W. G. Donald, president; H. G. Gab- : bert, vice president; IH. N. - Rogers, sec retary, and G. C. Grubb, treasurer. PENDLETON'S RETURN IS AWAITED BY BOARD Civil Service Com nission to Organize in September OAKLAND. Aug. 30.—N0 steps toward organization of the new civi service board, appointed yesterday by Mayor Frank K. Mott and consisting of B H Pendleton. Harrison S. Robinson and U. N. Cobbledick, will be taken until the return of Pendleton, who is away on an eastern trip and not ex pected home until the latter part of September. Pendleton, who will head the new commission, is visiting in New York Massachusetts, Connecticut and other New England states. Upon his return a permanent organization will be formed, the principal officer to be chosen, aside from a president, being f a secretary. MEMORIAL MEETlNG— Oakland. Auff.• 30-r-The -~. Dwieht■ E Potter. Memorial association . will m7et Thursday afternoon at 2:30 £*»*£*,*& C First w Presbyterian .church .parlors. *e*r* $2,500 has been raised toward the , fund to es tablish a memorial to the former pastor. , .