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POLICEMEN'S BULL IS SUCCESS - AND WITHOUT RAGGING Widows' and Orphans' Aid Association Benefits From Affair to Extent of $15,000 DEAFENING WELCOME FOR CITY'S MAYOR Municipal Executive and Wife Find Themselves Most Popular Guests Glistening white shirt fronts and rl studs displaced the familiar blue coats and brass buttons on the breasts of Pan Francisco's poltcemen last night while they danced at their annual jrrand ball in the Coliseum for the benefit of the "Widows' and Orphans' p. Aid association of the department Fully 10,000 of the city's people were there and today more than $13,000 ad ditional stands between the proverbial wolf and the door of the loved ones of departed guardians of San Francisco's peace. While a splendid orchestra, directed by Fred A. Dauernheim, played a num ber of concert selections the vast hall, gray with a solid covering of American flags and the blue and gold of the 1913 fair, was filled rapidly with a great throng anxious to begin the dance. APPLAUSE FOR MAYOR About 9 o'clock Mayor Rolph and his wife entered the hall through an aisle formed of strapping big men in even- Ing clothes. The applause was deafen ing when they appeared, but fairly maddening , when the mayor and the first lady of San Francisco passed •ugh to their box. Miss Mary McGlade then sang "The Star Spangled Banner." waving the flag the while, with the entire crowd stand. g at attention. The big event of the evening, how :r, big at least for two classic fea :red policemen, was the presentation cf gold headed canes to the handsomest n In Sap Francisco. Patrolman J. J. riey received his cane after a pre sentation speech by Mayor Rolph, who Id Hurley was chosen by a committee of seven *3trtlsts as the most godlike member of the force. Officer Hurley -tood by, a perspiring, wretched figure, vhlle he heard the mayor exto! his beauty. At the finish he clutched his trophy and declared in a husky voice that if the beauty contest had been open to the city there wouldn't have been any race. "Mayor Rolph would have won hands down,"' he shouted and then fled. NOW FOR HE.WEBERRY "And now," said the mayor, "let Of ficer Henneberry step forth and reveal to the multitude the wonders of his countenance." Patrolman Henneberry has faced an army of pickpockets and burglars to his foiir decades of service on the force, but never did he show fear until last night, and then he stood his ground even if he did lose his voice. As a matter of fact, he even forgot his first name. '"Company C of the department wasn't satisfied with the decision of the artists," said the mayor, "so they bought their pride and joy this wonderful stick, which I take deep joy in presenting to —to—(then, in an un ilertone* —what is your first name?" "Eγ, William. 1 mean Walter, no William, that's it. William,' , coolly and almly replied the brave burglar get ter. HANDSOMEST—BAR OXE "William Walter Henneberry, San ■ancisco'a handsomest policeman, bar none, in the opinion of Company C. and only Officer Hurley in the judg ment of the seven artists." Tn a little preliminary speech the inavor said: "Tins: is a memorable night in San Francisco. It is an annual sir, for always on the eve of the anniversary of George Washington's Mrthday the citizens of San Francisco eather to honor the police department irhlcb it is justly proud." The playing of "Poet and Peasant" was the signal for the beginning of the j.nd march, and, led by Mayor and ". :• ... the fine looking men and beautifully gowned women marched about the great floor. owing the mayor ■were Police Commissioner and Mrs. Theodore Roche, rnmissioner and Mrs. Jesse B. Cook, Commissioner and Mrs. Max Kuhl and Chief of Police D. A. White and Mrs. White. Others immediately following were: OTHERS IV GRAND MARCH George Geiraann, president of the Widows' and Orphans" association and Mrs. Geimann; Sergeant and Mrs. Step hen Bunner. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyle. Supervisor and Mrs. McLaren, pervisor and Mrs. Kilmer, Captain and Mrs. Mark Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Skelly, Captain and Mrs. John Mm Meara, Captain and Mrs. Henry Giea- T«oa, Police Judge and Mrs. Shortall. • aptain and Mrs. Kelly, Captain and Mrs. Judge Edward Rainey and Mrs. Frederick Hilmer. The heralded rule that no form of "ragging" would be permitted was carefully enforced. When couples were noticed dancing the forbidden steps, on wiggled a gentlemanly floor com mitteeman, generally a disguised traf fic sQuad man, who would raise a white gloved hand and whisper: ■Cut out the rag, Steve." Invariably it was enough, for none was so brazen as to invite the entire police force of San Francisco to eject >>r her, «and ejectment would surely followed any refusal to obey the :«an date. The dancing lasted until after sun rise this morning, but when the muei _ns folded up their instruments and lared the great bail was over as far they were concerned, there still lin gered many couples who protested the t was still young. "it was a grand affair,' , said every one from Chief White and the commis ■ tiers to the treasurer of the Widows' Orphans' Aid association. GOODWIN WILL BUILD THEATER IN THIS CITY .1 "tor's Ileeal A*eet AnaouneM Iβ tenUoa tern Erect Plejhoaee < ..*i;ns Fully *"-'50.000 >:.it C. Go"dwin, the will build a theater in rian Francisco at a cost of more than |20,000. according , to an announcement received here yesterday. James M. Hardman of Ocean Park, • Joodwin's fiscal agent, has an option t with a 100 foot frontage in the ■ ■- ami It is said that the will f.e the largest In d ... l>: named the Nat yin thfater. For the last few months Mr. G*>o<l- Atapoa -' of hi» eastern _s and obtaining cash for in nts in California, where, he says, & n the future. BEAUTIES RECEIVE TOKENS OF THEIR GRACES Rolph Presents Canes to Apollos of San Francisco's Police Force Some of those who were to be seen in the grand march at the policemen's ball. From right to left: Mrs. Stephen Bunner, Commissioner Theodore Roche, Mrs. Roche, Mayor Rolph, Mrs. Rolph, Commissioner Max Kuhl, Mrs. Kuhl, Commissioner Jesse B. Cook and Mrs. Cook? p '" PREDICTS OREGON EXHIBIT WILL BE WORTHY OF STATE ——. H. N. Lane, Senator Elect, Expresses Satisfaction at Progress Seen at Ex position Site After thoroughly inspecting the ex- j position grounds and the plans for the ! exhibition halls and buildings, Harry N. Lone of Oregon. United States s> ator elect, expressed great satisfaction 1 yesterday at the progress made ana ] predicted that his state would be well J represented. Following a conference with Presi dent Charles C. Moore. the senator elect and his party were the guests of j the exposition "legion." C. C. Henion, secretary of the legion, and Eugene Shelby of the president's j office force escorted the party over the ; grounds. An organization to be known as the Michigan society was formed yesterday iin the directors' room in the exposi -1 tion building by former residents : that state. The following officers j were elected: President. Marshal Hale: first vice \ ! president. Colonel Cornelius Gardener; j i second vice president. Miss Bertha An- I derson; secretary, A. Denton; treas urer. C. W. Whitney. BARKYVORTH MARKS ADDRESS T. E. Barkworth of Jackson. Mich., ! a representative of the state legisla ! tare for many years and a leader tn I the industrial activities of the state, i I attended the meeting and addressed j ! the members at length, giving them i encouragement as to what could be ex- j ! pected in the way of participation of | : tne state of Michigan. A memorial was adopted addressed jto the governor of Michigan, to the ' presiding officers of both houses of the ! i legislature and to the members, urging ; that a liberal appropriation be made ; for participation in the exposition. The American Academy of Political anci Social Science has decided to hold litfl 1913 meeting in San Francisco. All I t previous meetings have been held in Philadelphia at the University of Penn sylvania. The academy felt, however, because of the international significance of the exposition that It was fully justified in j deciding to meet in San Francisco in ' 1915. The academy has a membership of about 4.000 scattered throughout the j ■world. NEBRASKA PETITIONED Officers of the Nebraska society of ' i California sent a long telegram to tie governor of the state yesterday, urging that Nebraska appropriate sufficient ! i money to insure a building and exhibit* : I worthy of "Nebraska's educational and j industrial development." The telegram was signed by Francis ; Krull, United States commissioner, j president of the organization, and the ■ vice presidents, R. S. Durkee, C. j Stimpson and C. E. Thatcher; secre tary, J. M. Shreve; treasurer, J. D. Decatur, and George E. Burlingame, ! chairman of the executive committee. ; BERNHARDT RECEIVES APPRECIATIVE TRIBUTE Mayor Rolph Iβ Behalf of Drama leagne Hand* Actress Wreath on C otußibia Stage Garbed in a moleskin coat, Sarah Bernhardt strolled upon the stage at the Columbia theater where a meet- Ing was being held yesterday after noon by-the Drama league, bowed to the audience and with inimitable grace, accepted a floral wreath from the hands of Mayor Rolph. "Speech, speech," insisted the big audience, composed of about every body in the city who is interested in the drama. "Thank you very much, on my heart," Madam Bernhardt replied, and waved her hands in expressive French fashion. Professor William Dallam Armea of the University of California, presided, and with him on the piatform was a delegation from the French colony. John D. Barry held the interest of the gathering with an address on "The Career and Art of Sarah Bernhardt." When l:e called Mme. Bernhardt "the greatest figure of any stage at any time" the actress leaned forward and drank in every word. At other times, when Mr. Barry lauded the Bernhardt art, she sat back in her chair and appeared unconscious of the tribute being paid her. M. Andre ♦>rrif r and Mile. Yvonne Michele opened Uμ meeting in a duo from tho first act of MaaseMfa ' ■r h i cii was received w 11.; ■ u<: t \ use. j THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1913. ARNOLD'S PLAN INDORSED Ueal Estate Board Favor* FlMmorr Street Tunnel Scheme At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the San Francisco Real Estate board yesterday the plan of Bion J. Arnold, engineer, for the con struction of a tunnel in Fillmore street between Sutter and Filbert streets was indorsed. Those present were A. L. Harrigran. George F. Lyon. D. Coffin, Emil Kahn. O. C. Stlne. Guy T. Way man, Basil White, T. L. Henderson and Louis 11. Mooser. Mr. Mooser went on record as opposing the resolution. ». Grorge (iimrer Sentenced—George Gunter was sentenced to serve two years in Ban Quentin penitentiary yes terday by Superior Judge Lawlor. Gun ter was convicted of living off the earnings of Juanita White. IHAVE NSCOURT JHEHOME PLACE BEAUTIFUL J THE SPOT mISe SOME MONEY I The PHOTOGRAPH tells the story! Beyond the station is the great Foothill Boulevard run- The splendid FRJCK SCHOOL, one of the finest in Oak- ning through Havenscotirt —one of the finest drives in land, is just 200 feet from the Havenscourt property line. the country. The S. P. ELECTRIC runs through Havenscourt on And those avenues—Bo-feet wide, of the finest oil macadam, 20-minute schedule, giving a 45-minute service to San Fran- w jth concrete gutters, concrete sidewalks, water and sewers cisco— a "straight shoot" from your BUSINESS to your are complete and ready for YOU. HOME. Thousands of flowers, palms and shrubs are planted in In the foreground is one of the kind of houses springing up Havenscourt. everywhere in Havenscourt—(this one is for sale on easy wonder builders and contractors are crowding in to terms come and look at it) P' up blocks of from six to forty lots apiece at our present T ', ~ t 4 . , '.. . ~. c ~ LOW PRICES. To the right note the beautiful station of the Southern Pacific with its park—business lots around the station will Tomorrow is the day! You will find a trip to Havenscourt be money-makers? % A MOST DELIGHTFUL OUTING. $1 Will Secure a month !,*♦*»•**♦ TCM » llf Your Lot *f|and U P wOl £° lnt *** S \ ™?J 1 W Tomorrow W pay for it Taxes Till 1914 Oakland is booming! Half a dozen skyscrapers building! A new railroad coming in next month! A ™" great system of docks and wharves in course of construction! Get a lot in Havenscourt, Oakland, and make some money! Today and Tomorrow! FREE EXCURSION Today and Tomorrow! | Come to the ferry TODAY and TOMORROW and our representatives with the green badges will give you FREE TICKETS to Havenscourt. Take the Broad Gauge Melrose Train Get Off Right in Havenscourt % No Walking or Riding on Street Cars Necessary. WICKHAM HAVENS INCORPORATED Entire Top Floor OAKLAND BANK OF SAVINGS BUILDING, OAKLAND S. F. Office, 1011-1012 Hearst Building - » j)\ RAINFALL BATHES STATE TO JOY OF THE FARMERS Big Crops Now Assured in Valleys Where Earth Had Hardened (SpecUl Dispttch to The Call) CHICO, Feb. 21.—A severe storm broke in the lower foothills and moun tains this morning and as far down as ■ the first range of hills east of Chico and at Oroville snow felL At Stirling City an inch and a half of enow had 1 fallen at 4 o'clock and it is still com ing down.* Rain fell in copious quantities in the valley and the farmers are jubilant] ! over the assurance of big crops. The cold spell and clear weather had hardened the earth to an alarming ex | tent, but the rain came at the psycho logical moment and everything is safe, i Long Dry Spell Broken SACRAMENTO, Feb. 21.—Rain fell today in the Sacramento valley, break ing a long dry spell. On the higher levels a light fall of snow was re ported. Heavy Downpour Reported SAN DIEGO. Feb. 21.—Rain has fallen at intervals today, the precipita tlon here up to 5 p. m. being , .23. Since that hour there has been a heavy downpour, with prospects of an all night storm. The precipltatidn is heavier in the interior than in this city. At Barrett's dam an inch is reported and the rain continues. Morena and Eecondldo make similar reports. In dications are that the country has re ceived the drenching that was so badly needed to make crops. Julian reports six inches of snow. Thunder Storm Near Fresno FRESNO, Feb. 21.—Rain began fall ing in Fresno about 4 o'clock this aft ernoon, and the precipitation amounted j to .07 of an Inch up to 6 o'clock, when the rain stopped. A thunder storm J broke near the city limits, but no dam age was done. WEIRD FUNERAL ON MOUNTAIN RIDGE Ashes of Late William Stap pelfeld, Capitalist, Will Be Scattered to Winds Following Ceremony 24 Designated Friends Will Gather at Banquet At the highest point on tli« Bolinas mountain range a weird funeral cere mony will take place early this morn ing:, in which 24 men friends of the late William Stappelfeld. an aged capitalist, who died in San Francisco February R, 1012. will participate. A remarkable clause in his will provided that "his ashes shall be scattered to the four winds" by the men who will make the trip. The party will be headed by Charles Pikora of 165S Hayes street and J. G. B. Broemmel of 2804 Bush street, who receive $100 jointly to defray the ex penses of the trip. After the dust scattering , ceremony a banquet will be held at Westpoint. at which time each of the 24 men will sip rare wine from a grlass on which his initials have been carved for tho occasion. The memory of Stappelfeld. who was a lover of the fields and woods, will be toasted and the glasses dashed to the floor. All this is de creed in the will, which is one of the moet unusual ever filed in San Fran cisco county. MEEKISS HEADED FOR EAST (Specie! Dispatch to Tbe Call) MENLO PARK. Feb. 21. —George Meekins of Menlo Park, a member of the democratic state central committee, left for Washington today to attend the inauguration o f "Woodrow Wilson as president. Mme. Lillian Nordica Makes records exclusively for the Columbia Graphophone Company. You can hear her sing at the Columbia Theatre, Sunday afternoon, February 23, or at your own home every day in the year. Any music house can supply you with her records. Important no tice — Ail Columbia Instru ments will play Victor rec ords; likewise, all Columbia records can be played on Vic tor Talking Machines. 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