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OAKLAND TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 12, 1911 5 MONDAY EVENING. CHINESE GAMING 1 CD ASPHALT COMPANY LOSES SUIT FOR ME INDEPENDENT BUTCHERS' AID ASSOCIATION Of CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLES AT ITS ANNUAL BANQUET IN OAKIAND CAFE A) 'I 'Til- IP 1 i I If 1 11 I A y-1iM Ti i -au Independent Butchers' Protective, Oakland Police Arrest Number of Law-Breakers and Land Them in Jail. Renewed war between the Oakland police and the Chinese lotteries it to be commenced immediately as a result of the return of numerous lottery concerns to Oakland, The activity and rigid discipline In San Francisco' Chinatown has driven the gamblers from the city across the bay, and has been 'learned that no leas than seven "lottery financiers," composed of banker who -back the drawings, have taken up their headquarter In Oakand. It ia understood that about 21 places have planned to reopen, and that many of these are now doing business in Oakland. of Public Health ani Ca.

f- month egd that he would stamp out tne lottery evil in uaxiana, and after several weeks of activity on the part ot the police and the local pollrl court the -Chinese. lotteries cloted their doors here. The respite wa -apparently only temporary, at the Chinese "banker" hav returned, and about 14 drawing are held every day, according to those who keep in touch with affairs in th Chinese quarter. "We will give them a lively run," declared Chief of Police Adelbert Wil-ion thi morning, when asked con- cernlng the reopening of th lottery place. "It wa to expected that If San Francisco drove them out they might make an attempt to return to Oakland," At the first gun In the resunintlon of warfare between the police and the Chinese lotteries, 43 arrests have been made in the past 24 hours of Chinese gamblers and visitors at Chinese lottery places.

Of these the lottery sell. ert have been relelsed on $300 ball -each, and the visitor on 110 ball each. The larger number of ar-erta were for playing the Chinese game of "chuck luck" and "pie gow," Arrest were made at) $21 Webster street, 709 Webster street and 358 Seventh street, under the direction of orncer instructed by Cantaln J. F. Lynch.

Arrests as followsV Chang Chew, $21 Webster street. wa arrested a gamekeeper for a chuck luck. Chew wa released on $50 ball and the following visitors tn $10 each: Robert Wet. laborer: Charles Green, Janitor; Merle Muffley, laDorer; a. vv.

uougias. laborer; John Esterheld, laborer; John Thomas, gardener; Frank Gaylor, printer; Rudolph Mltzdang, machinist; H. Mecha-ser, carpenter; William Fischer, gardener; Frank Hinlch, gardener; L. A. Coots, electrician; M.

E. Miller, solicitor; Joe Murray, plasterer; Tony Yolo, waiter; C. C. Peters, eanner; C. Neoman, laborer; Alarlno Bolllno, laborer.

At 70S Webster street Ah Wah im It player at Die gow were arrat Sergeant Wm. Brackett and Patrolmen ineis, niaenDerg and Uushe and released on $10. Foo Kee, 858 Seventh street, ar rested for selling lottery ticket, with me louowmg visitors: James Ker-wln, Frank Marston; Ed King, Carl Breen, Arthur Russell and Wm. Pow- ers. Five Thousand People Witness ueepiy impressive Ceremony in San Francisco.

FRANCISCO, Feb, 12.Arch-blahoji Patrick W. the cornerstone of the new building of Vi vu4umous on uoiden Gate avenue between Leavenworth and Jone: street yesterday afternoon before throng of 5000 people, who stood with bared heads during a beau-tiful and deeply Impressive ceremony. On behalf of the city Mayor Rolph extended congratulation and received mu iitMuuiiairBuon or the people' good will. aigniiarjea ana orricer rromvthe church order took Pan Hi-the service and. added to the lmpre-srveness of tha scene.

(TiLe fcn'tfto'wsembied o'clock In St. Mary's Cathedral, where tha benediction wa pronounced. Muslo (it the cathedral consisted of the sing-ing of a choir composed of Mrs. DaBy Keane Qljilgly. Miss Julia Sullivan.

David Manlloyd and Frank Flne, lw R- J- Harrlsn nt the organ. The parade along Van Ness avenue to the new building was participated in by the Ancient Order nt an, the Young Men's Institute and -nigm or uoiumbus, with several bands. At the building site the parade formed a military: square' about the platform. Rev. William P.

Sullivan, chaplain of San Francisco Council No. $15. aiiwimun. Arcnmsnop Rior- dan then laid the cornerstone. were P'aced copies of the San Francisco papers, Boston and New Tork papers describing the return of Cardinals Farley and O'Con- ei.

an emoossea parchment which are engraved the names of the members of the Council and Hall Association and several medal and statuettes. Richard A. Green, president jof-C4 lumbus Hall Association and 'Chairman of the daj', Introduced Eugene Conlih, grand knight of Council No. 615, as the first He waa followed by Neal Power, state deputy of the knights, and Mayor Rolph The oration wag then delivered by Joseph S. Tobln.

RESTAURANT'S TILL LOOTED BY EMPLOYE ISU Methodist Ministers Express From Pulpit Objection to Supplanting" Christ. ALBANT, Feb. II. -Two members Of the congregation of tha First Methodist Church ot 'Oakland, objecting to th setting aside of any Lord's day in honor of any on except the Lord himself, left ttietr own church and at tended service at Marin Avenue Methodist Church, where a Lincoln day program had been arranged. Her they expected to hear an old friend, who was unabi to be present, and th result was that they, being themselves ministers, were called upon, to address the congregation.

Rev. J. B. Chynoweth. on fef th pair from Oakland, was th to respond, ana in hi aaarees sal "There appeared In the world a man greater than Lincoln, Jesus Christ, and la th economy of grace on day was set aside for Rim.

We-belle veTthat when Sunday comes it la necessary to get very close to, the diyine Christ. There la only one man who has appeared in th world wb it able to save u. 'j LINCOLN NOT A SAVIOR. A. B.

Bmlth. a preacher of the Oak land First M. E. Church and for year a distinguished traveleer and- lecturer, followed Dr. Chynoweth, Indorsing his position and say in "Jesus Christ 1 th only panacea for human ills.

Buddha has five hundred million followers, the largest religious following thai has appeared anywhere in th world, yt ha almost been for gotten by the civilisation on this continent. Ot Hindus and Mohammedans there are many million. With only handful of folio wera, compared' to the' pagan world, Jesua Christ stands forth In grander relief. He tne character that loom up this morning before us. ''Abraham Lincoln wa the greatest man ever born in thi country.

He and Oladstone wer th two greatest men that hav ever lived line the day of Paul. But he who tell you that you can be saved In any way but by the Lord Jesus Christ 1 your enemy and intend to wreck your soul." After the service the visitor explained that they feared the Methodist church waa "apelng" the example ot other churches-and setting up saints' day with the object ot securing money from the people in thla case for the education of freedmen in the South. A work they regarded a worthy, but able to atand on it own merit without th "canonising of Abraham Lincoln at a Protestant saint." DEVOTION TO DUTY. Th evening ermon by W. E.

Coft-man waa, however, devoted to a review lot Lincoln's life and to the prenta tlon of the lesson oi devotion to tne will of Ood and of eervlce to fellow men which hit life teachea. "God can mak any life great," said the Albany pastor, nhat is given up completely to do hi will. To be in Dartnerahio with Ood and to be faith ful in uncompromising devotion to dutv and unwavering devotion to. our fellow men is greatness enough for ny y-. Controversy Involving Superintendent of Schools to Be Settled.

BERKELEY, Feb. 12. The controversy ovr the proposed dismissal of Superln tendtnt of School Frank F. Bunker Is to be settled by- the following committee, which wa mad today by Fred At- hsero, member of th eltltens committee, which called last Friday evening's mast meeting. Mrs.

E. Blockman, chairman of ed ucatlonal committee of Berkeley parents, California clyle league; Mrs. May I Che ney, appointment secretary of the fnlver lty of California; Mr. Mar quand, real est at dealer; Mr. George N.

-Nash, member "tit Emerson school Mothers club and director of Twentieth Century clubr Mrs. W. E. Woolsey, member "Town and Gown club; Frank V. Cor nlh, attorney and member of Board of Government and City club; H.

T. Tory, Charles Hevwood, man ufacturer; Frof. William Carey Jones, professor of Jurisprudence, University of Charle F. Mark, attorney; Rv. Edward Lamb Parons, pastor St.

Mark' Episcopal church; J. Richards, vice-president Berkeley NatlonaW bank, and former mayor of Berkeley; Kv. Ar thiir Maxson Smith, pastor of First Uni tarian church; Dr. Aaron Sohlossi Vln cent attorney. Burr Is a Socialist' who Bunker at last Friday evening mass mooting, Th committee 1 to begin one the hearing of evidence for- and against the action of school directors Herman Stern, John Wilson and Mrs.

Elinor Carlisle, In voting sgatnst the dismissal of School Director Bunker when his four year term expires on July 1.. Th committee will meet tonight and tomorrow In a hall yet to ecuredand elect a chalrnian. It wa appointed by Athearn 1 accord ance with th action of the mas meet tng last Trlday evening, at which Athearn presided. I No date hat yet been announced for the meeting to be called by Directors Stern. Wilson and Carlisle, at which their side of the case, Including the rsnsons for their opposition to feunker ,111 be pre- sentea to tne TAFT IS ENDORSED BY LINCOLN LEAGUE sawna 4.

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 12. Pre.l dent Taft, Senator Shelby M. Collum and Senator William Lorlmer were endorsed at th State convention of the Lincoln Protective League today, and th ao proval of th leagu wa given to the candidacy of Len Small of 'Kankakee, for Governor of Illinois. Resolutions de nounolng executive interference with th legislature and declaring against th In Itative, referendum and recall were adopUd.

HUTCHINS OF BOSTON IS RACQUET CHAMPION OSTON, Feb. 13. -In a well-fought four-set match, C. Hutehins of os ton defeated F. Smith of Baltl more today in the final for the ama teux squash racquet championship of the United States.

The scores wer 1510. 1510. 1715. HUME COMMITTEE--FOR BUNKER CASE STREET 1 Contract of Barber Company for San Pablo Avenue Paving Is Invalid. JUDGE OGDE.N'S RULING INVOLVES MANY CASES Assessments Amounting to $40,000 Are by Decision.

Through a decision handed down by dr F. B. Ogdert In the cage the. Barber Asphalt Company v. Charle Jurgens and a number ofproperty owners In San Pablo avenue, the contract of the company, awarded June 17, 1907, for paving sixteen blocks Of San Pablo avenue, la declared Invalid and the property owners ar freed from the' necessity of paying the assessment levied.

Judge Mortimer Smith appeared as Counsel for the property owners and. Earl White of the firm of- SnqpJc Church for the paving company. The decision handed down by Judge Ogden la of unusual Import, as this case was fought out as a test which will bear upon about 200 other cases of a similar nature. Assessments amounting in the aggregate to about $40,000, which the company attempted to collect by bringing suit, are declared Invalid. The street proceedings were put through under the Vrooman act of 1S85, and the decision of Judge Ogden will have extended Import In connection with Vrooman act.

proceedings. Two Important points are involved In the case. The decision declares that since San Pablo avenue was accepted by the city as a public street prior to the Vrooman act proceedings for the paving It wa incumbent upon the city to keep it in repair out of a spectal fund and the contractor accepted a contract awarded by the council, but to be paid out of Individual assess menu on adjacent property at his own, risk. ELAPSE OF TIME. A second point involved bears upon the "time which elapsed between the acceptance of the contract and the time of posting the notice of award.

A Supreme Court decision declares that if the award Is accepted within less than ten days after posting of notice the contract, is null. Judge Ogden decided against the paving sorrrpany In this matter as well. San Pabloavenue was paved north of Twentieth to Thirty-sixth street by the Barber Asphalt concern and of the assessments levied about 80 per cent has been collected. The company had signed up a number of property owners prior to council proceedings, igreeing to pay whether there should be any informality in the proceedings or not. On these agreements the as essments have been collected.

The remaining' property owners, through the San Pablo Avenue Improvement Club, contested the matter and woo sin, smun appearing as counsel. The-deetslon landed-down by Ogden closes the case. It contains the fol lowing statement of the conclusion of the court: "A contract entered Into between the municipality and a contractor to do the work in an other manner than provided for by said section 25 is therefore Invalid and void and the contractor has no lien upon the ad lacent property for the work so per formed. War Secretary Would Not Op erate Government-Owned Ships to Panama. WASHINGTON.

have doubt as a question of law," said Sacfe1-' Stlmson before the House Interstate commerce committee today "that under tfle Hay-Pauncefot treaty the United Btates could ray from Its treasury to American ships any repayment of tolls that it saw fit. Whether we could dls cslmlnate In favor of American ships di rectly Is another question. It all In velvet a question of national policy. My opinion Is that the first method would be the safer. In this manner Secretary Stlmson dls missed 'the question of American perfer- ment In Panama canal tolls before the committee.

Stlmson urged moderate tolls, declaring the first purpose of the canal was the development of commerce and that the reimbursement for cost of construction should bo deferred. The said he would keep legislation for the encouragement of American shipping apart from Panama Canal legislation and would not operate government-owned steamships to the canal. The pressure brought to bear by the country for lower ratiss. If the gevornmcnt oper-ated the steamships wouWJbetrenum-dous. MARE ISLAND SOCIETY VAIXEJO, Feb.

12. A great mass of American Beauty roses provided the only touch of color In the silver and white decorations of the table at the dinner given last week by Pay Director and Mrs. Charles' M. Ray in honor of Miss Nina Blow and Miss Aylsse Warner of San Francisco. Mrs.

Irwin H. Land Is is the guest of Mary" Clair Ellis, xniiv3.i lAjiiBiruciur aim sura, inomu r. Ruhm are entertaining the latter's liiother. Mrs. Collins of Seattle.

Mrs. Edward C. White and MtM Louise White, who sail on Tuesday for the Phil- lppincs to Join Tassed Assistant White, stationed at Canacoa, wera dinner guests of bachelor officers of the station a tew evenings ago. Miss" Whltaker of New York Is the guest of Civil Engineer and Mrs. Eamuel Gordon.

Lieutenant-Commander diaries ''A. Prand, who has been confined at th hospital -here, will' probably be relieved of ill further active duty. 1 l'ntlgn Henry O. commanding I the third, division of4he' Pacific torpedo flotilla, has been ordeid here for exam- inatlB-for promotion Commander.and Mrs. Robert ara expected to arrive here soon, en route to Guam, where Cbmmander Coonta has been ordared as governor of th Isl-and.

URGES MODERATE TOLLS 1 a New Light Thrown on At tempt to Tunnel Under Bank. New light wa thrown on th Inves tigation of the attempt to tunnel undsr the Bank of Commerce at Seventeenth ana ban Pablo avenue today through Information furnished by Mrs. Belle Ger-ber of 528 Seventeenth street, her rtaurh. ter, Miss Laura Oerber. and Raorra Ketchun, a lodsrer.

It is Drobabla that at least four men wer members of th aesperate gang of yeggs who attempted to roo me Dana, ana that tnev escaped capture a a result of a perfect system they had placed In operation of giving warning to their accomplices. i ne only clews to the identity or th would bank robbers In the hand of th pollc consist of meagre description Of the four men who wera asan on aev- rai occasions emrglng from th yrd adjoining th Gerber residence and th measurement and Impression of foot print and hand" print "In" th soft arth of th tunnel. Extended investigation of th case is being made by th detectlv under the direction of Captain of Inspectors Walter Ji Petenen buU there eem little likelihood of th capture of the men. On several occasion Mr. Oerber, her daughter and Ketchun have teen roughly dressed men leaving th church yard by various mode of exit.

For several nights a man ha been seen In the shadow of a palm tre In 'tha front yard of th mission building, and the theory Is that ha was placed there as a look out to give a signal of alarm, In case of necessity, to his comrade delving In th earth In tha basement of the mlsclon, almost under hi feet. WARNED 'BY LOOKOUT. The failur of th robbers to return to their tunneling work Thursday night is believed to iiav been due to ineir oain warned by on of their lookout that th tunnel had been dieovered. Th cov ring used by th roan, to conceal th mouth of the tunnel wa disturbed by th manager of th transfer company In Investigating th affair bfor reported the matter to th pollc, and th ma evidently discovered that their retreat bad been vWUd. A desperate battle at th end of th tunnel would probably hav takn plac had th yeggmen rvilted their work when Inspector Ftynn and Wood were i-nnraaled in th tunnel, as It is thought that the robbers would hav sold thlr lives only after making some resistance.

The fight would nav taaen piaoa underground In the dark and mothering atmosphere o( th cav. Impossible to BreaK Into the vaults Oakland, Feb. 12. 1912. EDITOR.

OAKLAND TRIBUNE: Dear Sir wish to expr our apprecia, tion of the very fair and eorreot state. ment published In Sunday's TRIBUNE relative to the Supposed attempt to at-tack the vaults of the Bank of Commerce and hereby axpres to you our pr ionai thanks therefor. Knowing as do that our vault are In all respects modern and having been designed and constructed a absolutely fire and burglar-proof make this on oi the foolhardy act whloh any of men could possibly perptrat. Whn one stop to conlder thai moa- em vaults are now constructed of great thicknesses of concrete Interlaced with steel rail and that the inner surtac oi the vault ha a burglar alarm attachment besides, which our ha, it make uch an attempt absurd. Our Victor 8oherlcal Manganese Bteei Screw coin vault 1Mb bst that 1 mad and 1 not only burglar proof, but abeo lutely dynamlt proof and uch a vault has never yet been Very truly your! A.

H. HAWLET, wanjr. Gruesome Mystery Uncovered Near Mountain View; Police Investigating, Theekeleton of a amali mm wTiTte--Yrom exposure to th weather, wa discovered by Joseph Olson and a party of other boy yesterday afternoon on a hillside In Piedmont, adjoining Mountain view cemetery. The tiny skeleton, which, it is presumed, became uncovered nd. wa dragged from th cemetery.

po- iyy removed to the morgue, arid an Investigation will be made- of the mystery. The finding of the skeleton was report ed to the police thi morning by Rose-vllle S. Wheeler, principal of yie Piedmont chool, at Piedmont end Echo ev oue. Principal Wheeler learned ot th find through young Olson, wbo la a pu pil In the school. The police have two theories to ac count for th skeleton.

They declare that It marks either the first clew ot a crime several years ago In which th child met Its death, and was secretly burled in a shallow grave In th bills; or that thougb rain and other causes some grave became uncovered and the skeleton was carried trom tne cemetery to the plac where It was found. They are Inclined to the latter theory, PLAY FAST SETS Miss Ryan of Santa Monica Surprises San Diegans by Work. SAN DIEOO, Feb. strtlght hard set Nat B. Browne of Lo Angele won the men' lnales front Gerald TounJ, the uuarte craca, e-i, at.

tne country Club courts this morning. The women' consolation final proved another Interesting and well-played contest for a black enameled horseshoe brooch set with pearls. It was won by Mis Adelaide Fenton of Coronado, who defeated Mis" Buth Andeajon of Hollywood, in straight hat of In tha last of the teml-flnal In th women' double Mis May Sutton and MIS Ruth Anderson won from Mis A. Ryan of 8anta Monica and Mis G. Birch of thi city.

Score, $-4- -4. The playing of Miss Ryan wa a surprise to the spectators I nthls match forher fast returns of ten bothered Miss fatten. The finals will be completed thi afternoon and the prise awarded. LINCOLN DAY OBSERVED. BERKELEY, Feb.

II. Lincoln day being observed In Berkeley with ad- I dresses by veterans of Lookout Mountain Post G. A. R. in th I school this afternoon.

various publlo i Benevolent and Aid Society. Creatore's Greatest of All Ital ian Bands Will Be Premier Attraction. With that greatest of all Italian bands Creatore's led by the man whoni Euro pean critics hall as the greatest conductor of the age, Idora park wllf open Its summer season of 1912 on Saturday, April 6. The opening falls on the day before Easter Sunday, and ha been so selected that the thousands who respect tha Lenten season may take advantage of that group of merry holidays which Idora each summer affords tha pleasure seeker of tills locality. The program, for the coming season; announced from the offices of General Manager B.

I York yesterday, is replete with attractive features. Far and away the most interesting news, however, Is the statement that the noted CreatQre has been secured for theopen-ing weeks. That he and his Internation ally famous band are to be given local music lovers as an absolutely free at traction seems almost Incredible. It has been many years since Creators; was last neara on tne racinc coast. When he ap reared in San Francisco at that time he played to standing room for more than a week at prices ranging as high as $1.50.

Appreciating his unusual value as a concert attraction, the Jmpressarlos of California and the Northwest have made many attempts to secure, him and his great organization during the past two years. This ws rendered Impossible because of the demands of the European capitals and the larger cities of ttte Eastern United Slates. And now comes the 'announcement that not only has the Idora management been successful In prevailing upon Creatore to come west, but that it -will present him to the public without charge. It la stated that to accomplish this, the park people have been obliged to guarantee the fa mous conductor a weekly sum double that which has ever been paid a band yet ap pearlng at Idora. CREATORE 13 SUPERIOR, As to the supremacy of Creatore and Dana mere can oe no question.

The critics of this country ac knowledge but two really great band masters Creator and Sousa while those of Europe place the Italian conductor at the very head of the list. Than that or ganization which he directs no more per fect band exists. The 60 musicians and soloists composing It have remained In tact for years. The Creatore programs are and those, who vfttttad the Idora 'concert will have the nleamro 'of listening to those famous suites which but-recently won the- plaudits of Vienna, St. Petersburg and London.

Creator Is: however, but one of the. many attractive features which Mora's coming season win Offer. Details of the' many changes now unaer way on be grounds will be an nounced later. The concession natrons have been kept well In mind and many provisions are neing made ror their en joyment. So far'as amusement activity is con cerned all is.

in the meantime, anlet Idora with the exception of the skating rinn jesuviiies. Thi portion of the park was, never more At th, -conclusion of "the waits contest last Friday mgiu, a inousand enthusiasts cheered while the Judges awarded Miss Bessie Broadwell of Oakland and H. R. ghsw of Berkeley a cash prize of (40 a th most graceful akatlng couple. This Wednesday night a Va entlna 'WUti- party Is to be the rpeclal feature, with a prtxe each for the lady and gentleman wearing th most unique neckpieces.

On Friday evening the two-stop contest will begin, to the. of which the management will give a cash nrlie nt Kn It is estimated that mrfre than plo attend Idora'jt rink each week, many wiium nro inieresiea spectator. Th oig noor is open to skaters, morning twin nitfut. WORK PROGRESSES ON STEEL OF CITY HALL Work Was commenced on th erection of the tier of structural steel to reach to ine-first roof of the lower, or monu mental portion of the new rit wit day, the first and second floor of the teel work having been completed. About uim-quaner or tne steel to be erected num men tn place.

Announcement was made from the dunson Manuractuwar Company today that 6000 tons forms the cargo of two steamers which hav just arrived In the bay, and ttiat much of this Is for the new city hall. The steel win be taken to the Judson works In yNortb ther to be fabricated for th hall. City Architect J. J. Donovn stated today that anough steel Is in sight to continue erection for some time.

althoueh about sixteen columns ara at ill being delayed in 'account of confusion In transshipment at Panama, Stone work will bo commenced within a few day, and a large shipment of granite from Raymond, Is already on th ground, and the foundation I be Ing made ready for the placing of th Hon. Ill SEON OPENS APRIL 6 Scene at the banqnet of the MIND DISORDERED Bill While Temporarily Insane An- tone M. Martins Puts an End to His Life. When she returned from ft. Rundav vis.

with friends In Santa Clara to her pome In Oakland this "morning, Mrs. Annls Martins found the body of her husband -sitting In the living room of their home at 3995 West street, a revolver clutched In his hand and a bullet in his head. A note on the table explained that Antone M. Martins had taken his life as a result of despondency over ill health and Inability to attend to his business as an, Insurance agent. Martins ran screaming to neigh bors; and a physician was called.

The body was cold In death, and it was apparent that the shot had been fired some hours before the suicide was discovered. Tha remains were removed to the morgue, and an Inquest will be held Wednesday Martins had been ill for some time and of late had shown marked symptoms of mentll disorder. He belleveU that he would not recover from his illness, but might remain a chronic Invalid. Mrs, Martins went to Santa Clara yesterday morning, and upon her return this morning discovered ths body. Her husband had alone during this time, 'and had evidently brooded for hours over taking his life.

A lengthy letter to his wife was written and left on the table blU -him. TlUs-gav-4h reason for his deed, and then launched Into a number of details as to the disposition of his affairs, explaining his financial standing and giving direction to his wife as to his accounts. The note, which carried these details, was as moliows: "To My Wife: Forgive me for this act. But I would rather die than be sick and unhappy and make It hard for you. A.

M. Martins." Martins had placed the 38 -caliber revolved with the musrle in his mouth and directing the aim upward sent thebul- let through his brain. Tiie deceased was 44 years of age and a native of the 'Azors Islands. That he was temporarily Insane at the time is the belief of those who had recently noted his at times peculiar actions. Members of Local Chapter Order of Eastern Star to Be Hostesses.

Members of Oak Leaf Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will entertain the representatives of the various Masonic bodies and their friends at a theater party to be given Friday evening In Te Liberty playhouse. The Bishop company will present the clever comedy "Bobble Burnltt." "The event will mark the first function given under the auspices of the chapter this year. Many affairs have been planned for the season, which will be one of activity for those affiliated with the order. It is composed of 540 women, who have pledged themselves to work for success, of the entertulnments given by the fraternity. Mrs.

Henrietta JMacGregor, worthy matron of the chapter, will preside over the social given by the society during 1912. has appointed the following committee arrange the theater party: Charles Chubb (chairman), Mrs. Margarltta Hunt, Breed, Miss Bertha Lar-gasen. Mrs. Clara Patterson Burr, Mrs.

Cole, B. A. Fosterer, Francis Dol-bjer and Edwin Fant. BOGUS CHECK PASSER AN ESCAPED CONVICT SACRAMENTO, Feb. 12.

Hiram Mc Caffray, alias Dr. Matt Pierce, confessed to the police today that he escaped from the Saatnaw, penitentiary recent )y, and that he has two years of a five, year term for horse stealing yet t6 serve. McCaftray was arrested Saturday night an a charge of paftg iVm checks. He IS SS years old and Is fasmonably dressed. WATCH 19 STOLEN.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 12. -John Collins of 8014 Twenty-sixth street had hla watch picked from his pocket while standing in. line at a local the ater last night.

HELD t'P AXD SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12. Wil Ham Roberts of 266 Eleventh street notified the central station that he was held up early this morning and robbed of a silver dollar. Feast Was leavened by a Number of Willy Speeches Members of the Independent Butchers' Protective, Benevolent and Aid Association of California held their annual banquet yesterday afternoon at the Saddle Rock cafe, with 59 of the membership present. William Rettig, chairman of the banquet committee, which also included Charles Koerner, John J.

Pouglas, Harry and Charles 'toge1i actejTas loastmaster. FollowinglheBahquet a number of short talks were given, among them addresses by Edward Considlrie, L. EggeTt, James Stephens, Harry Howard and Charles Vogel The association, which was formed in 1888, has a membership at present time of 99. Its headquarters are at Lories hall'Eleventh and Clay streets, where it holds weekly meet-ines. The aim of the organization Is a benevolent one.

The officers ot the association are H. Osterbom, president; James Stephens, vtce-presi dent; William Rettig, recording secretary; Charles Vogel, financial secretary, and Thomas Ford, treasurer. "A Summer Blizzard" at Columbia Theater Proves Breezy Skit. Dillon and King put over another winner yesterday, when they presented one of their best musical comedy creations to four large and enthusiastic audiences. "A Summer Blizzard" Is the name of the cyclonic, breezy skit that holds forth at the Columbia this week.

It proved itself to be all thai the name implies, a regular blizzard of music, mirth And laughter The plot is not new, by any means, but sufficiently entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable. The story is well told by the various members of the company, who entered into the spirit "of the with plenty- of determination, snap and ginger. The two principal comedy parts, of course fall to the popular comedians, Dillon and King. The opportunities humor were plentiful and were well taken care, of by. the comedians.

Charlie Rellly plays the part of Charles Connor, a happy Individual, who possesses more money than he knows what to' do with, while Frank Bonner appeared Hank, a country official with a marriageable daughter. Both players gave excellent performances of their respective roles and their scenes together were highly amusing. Maude Beatty played Mrs. St. Claire, a bewitching society wore, -stunning gowns flirts a little and makes herself gen-' eralfy conspicuous throughout the action of the piece.

Dolly Bunch and the remaining members of the cast were pleasing In small parts.1 MUSIC IS GOOD. The musical program was very entertaining and out. of the ordinary. Dolly Bunch and Charlie Rellly sang a captivating duet entitled "Love Sick" that came in for a liberal share of the applause. Will King and Maude Beatty 6a.ng" another one of their popular medley duets that L-caused those in front to cry for more.

Elsie Yates handled "That Carolina Rag" nicely, while Francis Tallerand and Chorus made them sit up and take notice with "I'd Love to Lead a Military Band." The remaining numbers, including the work of the Ginger Girls in many new and novel dances, were well received. An added attraction that is strongly billed proved bla iensation yesterday. The "Rezanoph" mystery is a mystery in every sense of the word. Truly Nnechanical in operation, yet human lfr many ways, the mystery was the causa of much speculation as it was passed through the audience for Inspection. The act will be featured for the remainder of the week, and Is certainly worth seeing.

The present offering will continue with the usual performances at night and the daily matinee. KANSAS CITY 'STAR' NO WJENT PAPER KANSAS "CITY, Feb, Begin-nlng with' its issue of yesterday the Kansas City Star reduced the price of Its Sunday paper from five cents to two cents. Announcement also was made that its week-day afternoon Issue on the street would sell at one cent Instead of at two as The morning paper will sell as heretofore at on cent DILLON AND KING If LAUGH STII 5 muiiiuiiana passed tne restaurant of George Powd at Forty-ninth trt and Telegraph avenue at an early hour this morning he wa to find the place was brjlliaaith lighted although the front door was locked. Mulliolland went to the rear of the place and effected entrance. He discovered that the restaurant waa deserted.

With Dowd, th proprietor of the place, an investigation of the mystery waa commenced. It we oon discovered that one of Dowd's employe' had entered the place, taken $5 from the till, and had then escaped. The pollc have been asked to further Investigate th matter, to seek the missing ploy. JAILED FOR SHOOTING. BERKELEY.

Feb. ll-Wllliam Lam-bert, 1525 Curtl street, la under arrest on a charge of shooting small game on th People' Water Company property yesterday. He will "be arraigned Jud'e Edgar' eout tomorrow morning..