Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 13

4 SECTION Oakland Tribune. CLASSIFIED PAGES VOL. LXXVIII. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1912. NO.

59. WOMEN OF HOME CLUB TO OPPOSE ANNEXATION FLYING SQUADRON IS TOO FAST FOR OFFICER Dates Are Announced for Series of AntiAmendment Meetings The meeting at the Home Club yester-, day afternoon was addressed by Miss Mollle Conners and was one of the largest and most enthusiastic gatherings of that organization this season. The members were so deeply interested in Miss Conners' arguments that instead maining at the luncheon tables they Journed to the main hall and told the speaker she might have unlimited time in presenting her facts. At the conclusion of the address the women 'of the club. promised their hearty support to the fight being made against the proposed annexation amendment.

MRS. REQUA IS HOSTESS. The beautiful home of Mrs. I. L.

Requa at Piedmont was crowded this afternoon, the occasion being a tea given by Mrs. Requa at which her guests were given an opportunity to listen to speakers discuss the proposed amendment. W. E. Gibson, president of the Alameda County League, and Miss Mollie Conners were the speakers.

They were give close attention and their remarks against the proposed measure were received with enthusiasm. FLYING SQUADRON ARRESTED, One of the Alameda County League's "flying came to grief yesterday between Cloverdale and Santa Rosa when a country -constable, mounted on a motorcycle, objected to the speed of the Oaklanders' auto, "pinched" the machine and took the squadron into custody. The party consisted of B. P. Miller, John B.

Jordan, Harry Pulcifer and W. H. Weilbye. Wellbye was at the wheel. After his arrest he refused to be convinced that the constable was not a representative in disguise of the interests behind the consolidation amendment and he would not be pacified until the officer promised that he would vote against the proposed amendment.

The constable declared that Wellbye could run an auto faster than he ever saw one go before, but that the speed of the machine was slow in comparison with the fluency with which the "squadron" spun out arguments against the amendment. The latest bulletin from the squadron is that it had succeeded in escaping a term in jail and was coming home on the low speed. LIVERMORE ON RECORD. The Livermore Chamber of Commerce at a recent meeting, went on record against the annexation amendment, adopting, wthout a dissenting vote, the following resolutions: Whereas, on November 5 the citizens of Alameda county will be called upon to vote on a constitutional amendment proposing to amend section 7, article XI, of the constitution of the State of California; and Whereas, The members of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce believe that said amendment is inimitable to the interests our country and upon the adoption of such an amendment this county would be constantly in the throes of an election calling for this division and mutilation; and Whereas, Such a condition would naturally cause unrest and uneasi- Knox, Stetson SI TWELFTH OW OIlIG WASHINGTON 'HOBBY CLUBS' REAP PROFITS FOR PUPILS Pigeons, Poultry and Rabbits Raised by Youth of Fruitvale School. Juvenile Financiers Expected to be Result of New Departure.

Oakland school children may soon be given an opportunity to show their talents as juvenile financiers if the policy at Fruitvale school No. 2 is generally adopted. There the school children have formed themselves into clubs for the propagation of pigeons, poultry, rabbits and other domestic and utilitarian birds and animals. So successful have the "hobby clubs" proved that boys and girls have been able to show a tidy financial profit and an entirely new channel of school life has been opened. The teachers lend advice and encouragement to the youthful farmers a and space is provided for demonstration Principal W.

D. Spencer is convinced that the hobby clubs properly come under the head agriculture, which is now a part. of the public school curriculum. Furthermore, he has found that the following out of a hobby or carrying some particular and pleasing line of endeavor develops in the boy or girl steadiness of character and creates a determination of purpose well worth cultivating. WILL HAVE ADVICE.

Leslie Merrill, Chester Orcutt and ElWarren; of Bird club, James Chapin, Alfred Otto and John Graydon. Under as separate heading is the Wireless club, many of the members even now having stations of size and importance. The officers are Alexander Seidl, George Sondag and William La Violette. Superintendent J. W.

McClymonds has given his hearty approval to the plan. Well known breeders will soon be invited by the principal to attend the weekly meetings of the various clubs and give expert advice to the youthful growers. Markets for the best products have already been secured. Great care in selection of the best stock and painstaking efforts to care properly for the rabbits, the pigeons, birds, and even cats, has demonstrated that the results are well worth while. The officers of the Pigeon club are: David Boreland, Warren Windell and Eugene Clue; of the Chicken club, Billy Heider, Arthur Harwood and George Newman; of the Rabbit club, IT CARROLL SHIRTS HATS CORNELIUS BROSNAHAN PASSES AWAY AN IN IN A FORMER POLITICAL LEADER IS DEAD THE LATE CORNELIUS BROSNAHAN, WHO WAS FOR MANY YEARS POLITICAL LEADER IN THIS CITY.

Cornellus H. Brosnahan, a power in local politics fifteen years ago, died yesterday in' the East Bay Sanatorium from an illness that had made him an invalid during the last years of his life. The last two weeks had been spent in the hospital. Old-timers will recall the heavy set good natured youth who came country in 1878 from his birth place in Brattleboro, Vermont. Young Brosnahan was wagonmaker by trade and it was not long before he was established, in that busl- BACON BLDG.

Paul T. Carroll Haberdashery 1124-1126 Washington St. 66 Progressive Firm in a Progressive City" SHOOTING WAS UNJUSTIFIED, CLAIM Coroner's, Jury to Inquire Into Killing of Greek Strikers in Nevada. Officer of Miners' Federation Takes Stand Against the Martial Law. ELY.

Oct. -A coroner's jury impaneled yesterday was expected this morning to commence an, inquiry, into the killing of two Greek strikers by guards at the Steptoe smelter at McGill yesterday. Strike leaders insist. that the shooting yesterday was unjustified. Guy E.

Miller, member cf the executive board of the Western Foderation, of Miners, said today: "There possibility of property daniage, dr danger of life when the killing occurred: Warrants were issued for the mine and smelter managers as accessories before the fact. Governor Oddie declared martial law to prevent further serious trouble. "It 1 is a condition in WITHOUT the history of the country." he said. Governor Oldie told night of his appeals to the strikers at McGill to be orderly. "Later," ha said.

"I saw a of provisions for the men start for the gate, and immediately an angry mob charged it and a vicious assault followed, and had I not stopped the attempt to that time serious consequences undoubtedly would nave occurred. I then saw for myself that the laws of the State were being broken and the situation beyond control of the Sheriff, so I immediately telegraphed for the Nevada State Polce to come in." The district was quiet throughout the night. The state police under Captain Donnelly are expected to arrive tonight and take charge of the district under the proclamation of Governor Oddie declaring martial law. PICKPOCKETS SENTENCED. SAN FRANCISCO, -Gus Mallen and Jacob Cluckem, alleged pickpockets, captured at the boxing contest at Dreamland rink last Friday night by Patrolmen McConnell and Galentin, were sentenced to six months each in the county jail by Police Judge Shortall today.

TRADE If you only knew what Mayerle's German Eyewater does to your eyes you wouldn't be without it a single day. At druggists, 50c; 650 by mail, direct from GEORGE MAYERLE, German Expert Optician, 960 Market street, San Francisco. OFFICER SEES OWN CHILD RUN DOWN ness upon the part of all of the people of county, and cause capital and investors to leave all thought of investing in this county conditions became quiet; therefore be it Resolved, by the Livermore Chamber of Commerce, That we hereby denounce said consolidation constitutional amendment and call upon the people of this. county to defeat it, because of its unfairness and general Iniquity, and we hereby pledge ourselves to use our utmost endeavors to that end. The resolutions were endorsed by 0.

McKown, president of the chamber, and E. W. DeOmbrain, SAN RAFAEL GIVES SUPPORT. Strong opposition to the amendment has also developed at San Rafael, the county seat of Marin, where the papers are urging their readers to vote against the measure. recent editorial in the -Independent of San Rafael gives this advice: The people of the State of California should not lightly set aside the present constitutional guaranty of the efficiency of the county government and the county administration.

In view of this fact of the case it is a safe proposition to vote against. the amendment to Section 7 of Article XI, of the constitution, authorizing anexation across county lines, involving division of counties and liabilities for existing debts of the territory divided or merged. MANY MEETINGS The Alameda campaign is well in hand. A series of public meetings are be held where the opponents of the amendment will be given an opportunity to point out to the voters its dangerous features. The first of these will be held at the tonio home of avenue, Mrs.

next Haunch, Monday 2071 San afternoon, Anand will be addressed by Phil Carey. The Mothers' Club of the East End will listen to arguments against the amendment Tuesday afternoon at a ing to be held at the Lincoln school. A big mass meeting is being arranged for Wednesday night at the Alameda city hall. Deputy District Attorney W. H.

Hynes and other speakers kill make addresses. evening of October 28 Hynes will appear before the East End Improvement Club at a meeting to be held at Lincoln school. the same evening at the Unitarian Club on Grand street, E. K. Taylor, former senator and ex-mayor of Alameda, will speak against the amendment.

700,000 MEMBERS IN EASTERN STAR ORDER LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18. The California Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, closed its annual meeting here today with the installation of officers elected yesterday. Reports of officers showed that there was now a balance on hand in the treasury of $19,578, The membership in the state was given as 33,782, with a world wide membership close to 700,000. Carroll Hats OlIO I I I I I IT HATS (GAULT.

ST: Three-Year-Old Daughter of Patrolman Hit By Automobile. Girl Receives Internal Injuries and Father Is Hurt In Saving Her Life. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. Michael Coleman was a witness to the running down of his little 3-year-old daughter, Helen Coleman, by an automobile at Twelfth avenue and Irving street this morning and in saving her both father and child were painfully hurt. The machine was driven by Fred of Irving street, who, according to Coleman, admitted that he was not a good driver and was on the wrong side of the street.

The girl was struck, by the car and knocked Coleman in snatching her from beneath the wheels was also thrown to the pavement. The machine was damaged and another auto was pressed into service to take both to the Park hospital. Dr. Ryan found that the child had received internal injuries, a lacerated scalp and an injury to her leg. Coleman suffered abrasions of the and bruises of the body.

After arresting Dayton for battery and lating the traffic ordinance, he took his daughter to his home, 1379 Twelfth avenue. GEST SIX MONTHS. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. James Thompson was given six months in the county jail this -morning by Superior -Judge Trabucco of Mariposa county, sitting for Judge Dunne, for entering the residence of Mrs. Pricilla Simons, 1275 Jackson street, on September 14.

ness in Oakland. Rapidly he made friends and acquired influence which enabled him to elected twice as councilman from the sixth ward and once from the fourth ward. DEMOCRATIC LEADER. Brosnahan was at the same time chairman of the Democratic county central committee and these two offices paved the way for the political leadership which he enjoyed for many years. During his three terms as councilman, Brosnahan was an ardent advocate of municipal Improvements, such as the paving of streets and acquisition of park lands.

After his last term in the he retired also from his position as chairman of the county central committee and ceased to be very active politics, turning his attention his carriage manufactory on Twelfth street. RETIRES FROM Ill health due to an organic complaint finally necessitated his retirement from business. He was known as a man of kindly heart and sympathetic nature, loyal to his' friends and implacable to his enemies. He was a devout member of St. Francis de Sales church, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated Monday morning, the day of the funeral.

Brosnahan is survived by a widow, Annie Brosnahan, and a sister, Mrs. Ellzabeth Austin. He was 55 years old. MISSIONARY WORKERS IN EIGHTH SESSION LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18.

-Election of officers and the appointment of members of the various boards of missions and committees was. the principal work before today's session of the Eighth Missionary Department -of the Episcopalian church in session here. Educational work in the department furnished the main theme for the speakers today. The woman's auxiliary celebrated holy communion at St. Paul's early today and met later for a general conference.

The address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. Josiah Cowles, president, and following this an address on mission study was given by Miss Caroline Fiedler of San Francisco. H. Lowman, aged years, was FOUND DEAD IN, BED. found dead in his room at the National house, 505 Clay street, last night.

An autopsy will be held to determine the cause of death. Lowman had not been seen since Tuesday. It is believed that he was a victim of pneumonia. The deceased was a railroad man, was unmarried and without relatives dit Oakland. Pretty Suits Strikingly attractive; splendid examples of class work; extra fine quality, are the textures shown here -new snappy, small women's and misses' suits- -rich stout women's models- -for style and reasonable price, Friedman's have the goods.

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