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OAKI-AEMD TRIBUNE TUESDAY EVENING, BIG DFEYDOCK $50 Down $10 a Month' Lots 50x170 $400 FOG FOILS COMET-GAZERS GATHERED BY THOUSANDS Halley's Vagrant Wags Tail and Winks at Hidden Moon, but Only Those on Mountain Tops See Him The DEWEY SUNK 1 MANILA HARBOR 1 of ess uncc Costly Machinery Is Ruined by Property Ever Held! fa Alameda County Submersion in 70 Feet of Water. Said the Comet to Barth with a semblance of mirth, Frorrj his innermost chambers, shut in by ihc fog, "Again have I fooled you, taunted, eluded you; Inconsequent mortals, all standing agog. 1 I've scared you and flared you just as I pleased, And your great men of science at leisure have teased." Then with a switch of his fiery old tail He curled for a nap unminding the wail Of his would-be admirers awaiting below. But one parting word, 'ere he slumbered, he heard From the planet ignored and by himself scorned, "You have taught us a lesson, a sermon of truth And your coming nor goingphave neither been mourned. You taught us indeed that we cannot depend On human predictions of this old world's end." With a wink of her eye Earth continued her way In perfect content of having last say With the star wandering vagrant above.

WAS LARGEST FLOATING CONTRIVANCE IN WORLD Navy Officers Think It Was Sent Down by a Tropical Tornado. The opening sale ofToler Heights exceeded our fondest expectations, that there would be a crowd we never doubted, that the sales would total, a large sum was our firm conviction from the start, but the enthusiastic and rwhelming response to our announcements was greater by far than we ever expected. Aside from the financial return to us, the result was gratifying indeed for it again proves the faith the public places in the reliability a -nouncements and the desirability and profit maKing possibilities of residential subdivisions we handle. iunjA, r. aiay z.

ine aryaocK Dewey, the largest floating drydock ef the American navy, sank In seventy feet of water at Olongapo. Subig bay, today. In some unknown manner the water-; displacing: valves of the dock were left open. costly machinery of the Dewey is ruined, according to naval engineers. The Dewey was Installed at Olongapo you saw immediately before you the broad expanse of the Scenic Boulevard which skirts the entire length of the property on the south you noticed the unusual width of our streets, the size of the lots, and the gently rolling nature of the land you saw immediately in front of you rapidly growing Oakland, which is crowding around the very borders of Toler Heights the only outlet for the northerly growth of our east bay section.

Those of you who visited this property Sunday can readily realize the reason for this extraordinary achievement in a three days' sale of residential property. Standing on the summit of this beautiful property you looked out upon the inspiring view of city and suburb, framed in the waters of the Pacific you noted the character of the improvements we are installing at a cost of many thousands of dollars July 10, 1906, after having- been towed there from Hampton Roads via the Suez canal. The drydock was used by the ships of all nations touching at Olonga-po. It could take care of vessels of the Dreadriaugtit class. The drydock cost $1,000,000.

While the Dewey Is out of commission war vessels in the Orient must ust the Kowloon drydock, near Hongkong. CAUSED BY TORNADO. VALLEJO, Cat, May 24. The drydock Dewey, which Is reported sunk in Philippine waters, was Installed at Olongapo, remain here to make observations in the event the sky cleared. TWO WEEKS LONGER.

"I expeot to be able to view the comet for at least two weeks longer, he said, but there will not be the display possible which would have been seen last night. As the moon rises, late Wednesday night, people will be able to see the comet for about two hours. It has not gone from view as a great many believe. If it remains clear we will yet have some sights of it and while they will not be anything exceptional they will be worth while for those who care to look for it. As it is going away at the rate of millions of miles per day the degree of brightness rapidly decreases and the tail becomes shorter." At any rate the big show is almost over and there will be nothing out of the ordinary to excite the curiosity of the population in the way of comet talk tor some time.

It has filled one place at least in the evry day life of those who are forced to be agreeable. In that Instead of the old stereotyped conversational phrases upon the weather they have been able to discuss upon the comet and its mysteries without effort. 1 OOoOOO Subig bay, Manila, by Naval Constructor G. Duboco and Chief Carpenter W. W.

Cowles, who are now at the Mare Wand navy yard here. If you desire to provoke the enmity of any person in Oakland just ask him if he has seen the comet if he saw it last night in all its splendor far above the horizon near the zenith in a blue-black background, standing out clear and brilliant, fiery and glorious when the moon withdrew its beams for the express purpose of giving a long-suffering people the opportunity of a life time, to witness one of the most remarkable displays which the heavens has produced in many years and the like of which is not looked for in many years' to come. Perhaps you will receive the reply that the comet was seen and if so you may extend your congratulations for he has but just returned from a delightful trip in the mountains, where the air is clear and where the heavy fogs that drift in from the ocean do not penetrate, leaving an unobstructed view of the heavenly wanderer for those who were fortunate enough to be in a local city where the spectacle could be seen. In Oakland the high fog which had prevailed all day long failed to lift with the breezes at nightfall and in vain the thousands waited for but a break over head through which could be caught a glimpse of the heavens. Several hundred people flocked to Chabot Observatory, where Professor Charles Burkhalter remained fathfully on wateh in anticipation of the least glimer through the big telescope which was trained in the direction of the comet, but with a fog blanket thrown over the dome from which it peeked forth.

During the whole time of the eclipse of the moon there was nothing which could be observed. Arrangements had been made with the Cowles said that the drydock probably WoBilht of Toler Heights Lots sank in a tornado, as that was most feared by naval officers when the huge steel tank was put In place. He expressed the belief that the Dewey COMET GETS NE WTAIL. CHICAGO, May 24. Forty degrees of new-born tail for the comet and a doubling of its luminosity owing to the.

Sold Sundown Sunday flaming hydrocarbon gas were recorded' 500 FEET LONG. The drydock measured 500 feet in length and 106 feet in width and could accommodate the largest ship, including even war vessels of the Dreadnaught type. hoisting machinery could lift 24.000 tans dead weight. The pewey was towed to the Philippines by the refrigerator ship Glacier and the supply ships Caesar and Brutua. under command of Captain Hawsley, now dead.

Constructor Duboce and Chief Carpenter Cowles accompanied the expedition. In passing through the Sue canal the huge dock scraped the sides of the canal and the United States was compelled to pay $40,000 for to the waterway. Dy tne astronomers at the Williams Bay observatory last night after the specto-graphlc negatives had been developed. Prof. E.

B. Frost, director of the observatory, announced the results of the computations. "Four of us, after independent calculations, agree that the new tall of the comet is 40 degrees long," he said. "The tall was visible long after the head had set. The darkening of the sky by the eclipse of the moon helped greatly, in the observations.

CARBON BANDS SEEN. -authorities for the turning out of all the street lights in the city from 9:30 until 9:40 and in keeping with THE TRIBUNE'S warning that an exceptional treat would be in store for those who gazed at that time, thousands were on the job. DISPLAY GREAT. With the lights out the glare which re Jfhose who have purchased property will start the erection of their future homes, which means the immediate increase in the value of property contiguous. I The everlasting beauty and character of Toler Heights is protected by $2000 building restrictions which prevent the erection of inferior dwellings.

The unusual size of the lots 50x170 and up assures for all time an unbroken view, with an abundance of 6un and air, factors that make for the unusual desirability of this property. That there will be a further demand, and a large oncf too, for the unsold portion of Toler Heights we do not doubt, for in our estimation the sale has just begun, so do not hesitate to make an immediate reservation, which may be done by calling at our office or phoning. for a representative to call on you with the automobile 'bringing maps and circulars which thoroughly describe the location, attractiveness and price of each and every lot in the tract. tj A hundred thousand dollars worth of property sold in three days is an achievement of unusual significance. It not only proved beyond a doubt that the demand for DESIRABLE home sites in Oakland exceeds the supply.

By that we do NOT mean that there is a scarcity of residential sites, but that there IS A SCARCITY OF VERY DESIRABLE SITES AT A PRICE THE AVERAGE INDIVIDUAL CAN AFFORD TO PAY. Toler Heights as a site for a permanent home is, and always will be, pre-eminently one of the best residential parks in Alameda county. As an investment opportunity we know of nothing anywhere around the bay that offers such alluring promise for immediate increase. CJ Toler Heights has got to grow. CJ It is past the experimental stage.

Our total sales to Sunday evening of $100,000 prove this beyond a shadow of doubt. It is located in an ACTIVE district that is growing and expanding by leaps and bounds. Within a short time scope showed carbon bands in the head 1 AFFINITY CHARGE flects above the city would have been eliminated to the extent that a great deal more of the tail could have been seen. According to the reports from the observatories there was about 45 degrees of the tall visible, making one of the grandest displays which the comet has yet produced. IN DIVORCE SyiT Husband Asks Separation and of the comet.

These are confined by. the development of the negative made with the twelve-inch telescope. The internal activity of the comet is in full blast. It is making gas at a terrific rate." Professor Frost said he did not expect to see the old tall in the east this morning. "The old.

tall must disappear," he added. "When detached from its source It can only condense or fade away as the end of an active tail always does." Fine weather for observing prevailed throughout most of the night at Williams Bay, although it was cloudy and rainy over Chicago. During the total eclipse the moon presented the appearance of a dull red disk in the heavens. This, according to Professor E. E.

Bernard of Terkes Observatory, was due to the red rays of the solar spectrum, which had the property of bending FOR LOTS $50dlowm $10 a month. No Interest, On top of Mt. Tamalpals, where many hundreds' of people Journeyed earlier in the day, the fog did not reach and they were accorded a most remarkable reception by old Father Halley's protege. Beneath were the billows of fog, darkened by the eclipse which commenced at 7:46 and as the shadow of the earth crept across the face of the moon the assembled watchers eagerly awaited the flashing of the tail, dim at first but growing brighter as the-shadows darkened, until finally with the total obscurity there was a scintillating flare that placed even the brighter stars In the background where they twinkled the chorus of the renowned visitor who has caused a stir along the milky way. AT FIRST INDISTINCT.

The outlines of the head were at first indistinct, but with the darkness grew plainer while from the center emitted a faint halo of delecate hue. At 10 o'clock the moon came forth from Its hiding and the light of the comet commenced to wane, becoming less bright until at 11 Taxes Until 1911. Fiirae Improvements. RAVEL STREETS SEWERS WATER MAINS -v. Write for Beautifully Illustrated Folder, Maps and Price List o'clock, when the moon again reigned su preme, mere, was scarcely anything but SOUTH SEES TAIL.

LOS ANGELES. May 24. There was one spot in Southern California from which the sight of Halley's comet during the eclipse of the moon last night was not obscured by fog or cloud. From the observatory on Mount Lowe a fine view of both phenomena. comet and.

eclipse-was obtained. Outlined against the dark heavens the comet's streamer was seen in all Its brilliancy for more than an hour. It stretched upward past the. zenith and was of a yellowish glow, though the nucleus was almost white. a faint star visible.

"I have been used to so many disap pointments in the bay section that last nr'JjLJL IT TT Jl night happening was not entirely un-looked for on my part," said Professor Burkhalter, today, and while I should liked to have traveled to some section where It would have been certain the fog PLEASE wouin not interrere. I rlt that I should ur 1 MAIL ME MAPS, ETC. LL1NU IS GRAFTERS SEE LIGHT AHEAD SMALLEST ESTATE IS ADMINISTERED 2 1 5 to 2 1 9 First National Bank Building, Oakland Also East 14th St. and Grand Elmhurst Names Dr. C.

A. Rice as Co-respondent. Naming Dr. Charles A. Rice, a mining man.

living at 305 San Pablo avenue, and husband of the manager of Rice's Institute, as co-respondent. Gustave A. Wan-ger of 2151 Oregon street. Berkeley, Instituted suit this forenoon in the Superior Court for a divorce from Rose B. Wanger, the custody of their two minor children and the community property, which consists only of household furniture.

The specific ground upon which "Wanger bases hie complaint is extreme crutleyA 1 The complaint sets forth that Mrs. "Wanger told her husband that she no longer cared for him, and that in the month of February of the current year she ordered him out of their home. It is also charged she visited public dance 1 alls, both in the day and night time, at least three days each week, leaving her children to run in the streets unkempt and uncared for, and that every time the husband remonstrated with her and requested her to cease attending such places she told him to mind his own business and that she would go when and where she pleased. According to Wanger. the resort that his wife would most frequently visit was Rice's Institute, where she met Dr.

Rice. Wanger isays that on the afternoon of May 7 she left the children to care for themselves and went to the dance hall. She returned home about 1 o'clock the next morning, the complaint chargps, in company with In. Rice, who entered the house and went to Mrs. Wangcr's apartments with.

her. Wanger says that when he discovered what was going on he went to his wife's rooms and threw Dr. Rice out of the house. There was a bitter scene between Wanger and his spouse immediately following the ejectment of Rice, during which, the husband charges. Mrs.

Wanger Informed him that she loved Dr. Rice passionately. Senate Still Divided Over Railroad Bill Republicans Yield Point to Democrats in Effort to Defeat Cummins' Amendment. NAME ST. NO CITY 5-24.

Bond Validating Measure to Pave Way to Immunity and Safety. Litigation of Weeks Required to Distribute Twenty-five Cents. Big Federal Payments Reduce Cash Balance NEW TORK, May 24. Probably the smallest estate ever administered in New York has been finally settled after litigation covering weeks and the Public Administrator has turned over to the care of the city chamberlain 25 cents to be held subject to the claims of the heirs of William Portland, a negro ex-pugillst- To reach this settlement a land development company by which Portland was employed, seeking to get possession of the shanty in which he had lived, was compelled to petition the surrogate to appoint an administrator to take charge of the dead man's effects. The administrator found a trunk, clothing and a brass ring, in which was set a large piece of cut glass.

When offered for sale ah Italian Junk man attracted by the ring, bought the entire estate for 25 cents. Man Outwits Woman By Stealing House DENVER. May 24. If the allegations of Mrs. Sophia Fergruson, contained in a complaint filed in the district court yesterday, are true.

IX F. Wright, of this city, is the champion of the many varieties of light-fingered gentry. According to Mrs. Fergruson. Wright stole a house.

The woman says she bought the house, a 5-room frame cottage, on the installment plan, making the final payment the first of April. When she prepared to move in she found it occupied by the Wrights, who refused to leave. Mrs. Ferguson ani her husband piled their effects on the lawn, and laid siege to the house. But while their vigilance was relaxed, Mrs.

Ferguson declares, Wright secrued help and moved the house to an adjoining lot, where he continues to bid defiance to the Fergusons. General Maus Plans Dangerous Trial Trip SEATTLE, May 24 Brigadier General Marion P. Maiis, commander of the Department of the Columbia, who will sail from here Thursday to inspect the army posts in Alaska, will make the trip from Fairbanks to Valdez over the dangerous trail, the first trip of the kind ever attempted by an army commander. General Maus will go over the trail, comprising 300 miles of country, unattended and without escort save one guide. He will take a camping outfit borne by a burro, and will adapt himself to the rigors of the trip In fatigue fashion.

General Maus will go first to fikagway, Egbert, Gibbon and Fairbanks, then over land to Valdez, returning tn Seattle by steamer. As he Is to be present at the military maneuvers at American Lake fn July he will cover the territory designated as rapidly as possible, completing his Inspection in time to reach Seattle by July 15. Earl of Stamford Dies at London CHICAGO. May 24. House Bill 777.

the bond validating measure rushed through the General Assembly for the benefit of the Western Indiana Railway, was parsed three years ago today. The closing of the three-year period means that any who may have received a part of the money alleged to have been used to "grease" the assembly wheels, may not be prosecuted, provided they received the money on or before the date of passage. The immunity granted Wy the statute of limitations with respect the bribery law, however, does not mean that the special grand Jury, which has returned one indictment since it began the investigation of charges that money was used to obtain the passage of 777. has dropped its investigation. State's Attorney Wayman says he has information that certain of the shares of the "slush" fun were not distributed to "friends" of the measure until some time in Auguet.

This leaves more than two months yet to push the investigation. According to John C. Fotzer, who was real estate agent for the railroad, of the Western Indiana funds was spent influencing legislation in Springfield and in Chicago. Pleads Woman's Right To Address Gathering LEWISBUIIG, My 4.At first the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church was Inclined to give cant consideration to the overture of the Lafayette Church of New Orleans for Information a to whether or not the church still maintained its position in opposition to women addressing gatherings in which both men and women were assembled, but after the committee on bills and overtures was appointed the advocates of women made it known that they were in earnest. No woman appeared to be heard.

Rome men, however, are arguing that, with the Methodists, Baptists and other denominations permitting the women to speak In all acaeniblles, the Presbyterians ar regarded as being behind the times. These advocates of women are not ln cllned to be belligerent, and if the committee on bills and overtures turns them down they will not demur on the floor, believing that sooner or later the as. sembly will relent In regard to the rigid enforcement of silence on women. Plan Annual Picnic For Alameda Butcher The annual butchers' day. picnic wit be hHd In Hhellmound Park June Sth when all the establishments of Alamedt county will be.

closed. According to the program the butchers wIU witness the races at the Oakland race track and at the close they will be escorted to th Shellmound Park, where they will continue with the festivities. The outina? WASHINGTON, May 24. Treasury officials are expecting a considerable, de- crease in tho working cash balance in the present week. There are to be big payments on account of the Panama canal and the military establishments.

June disbursements by comparison with, other months probably will be light, so that no concern is felt. Yesterday the cash balance amounted to $13,563,981: Saturday's receipts, both from customs and from internal revenue were very heavy, with thedlsbursements somewhat lighter than usual, the net results of the day's operations showing an excess of $1,229,711 In receipts. The treasury deficit thus far this year amounts to compared with $73,453,872 the same period ef the last fiscal year. Commerce Committee May Change Program The Progress, and Prosperity Committee will hold a meeting Friday evening to consider whether that body should con duct the regular weekly luncheons dur ing the summer seasons or gather every two weeks In the vacation months. The committee, which is an auxiliary to thin Oakland Chamber of Commerce, has done splendid work since It was established several years ago and has proved an Important adjunct to the chamber, which Is the largest organlxa-tion of its kind in Alameda county.

It is amazing that men should affect to know everything, and yet so deficient in the very flrit principle of wisdomknow thyself. May 24. For the pur of defeating the Cummins amend- Pot trie pose tnent to the railroad bill, the regular Today's Racing Results Compromise Effected On Rate Increases WASHINGTON, May 24. In connection with the proposition to require the advance approval by the Interstate Commerce Commission of railroad rate Increases, a compromise, requiring the commission to pass on rates within six months was sprung In the Senate today. Most regular Republicans and several insurgents were favorable.

epuDiicans agreed witn me ucuiuimio Six months the time in which the Interstate commerce commission must pass en Increases in rates fixed by railroads. The bill originally fixed the limitation at 60 days and later this was increased to 120 days. Still the provision was nor satisfactory to insurgent Republicans, who favored Seattle City Bonds Leg'al Investments First race Four furlongs, selling: Robert Hurst. 112 (Cotton), 6 to 1, won; Blue Moon, 101 (Post), 60 to 1, second; Fontello, 95 (Gargan), 20 to 1, third. Time.

:48 3-5. Second race Futurity Course, selling: Titus II. 110 Gahnen), 6 to 1. won; Tramator, 115 (Kirschbaum), 4 to 5, second; St. Francis, 118 (Borelj.

10 to 1, third. Time, 1:10 3-5. SPEND YOUR VACATION AT Summer Home Park, an ideal resort; boating and bathing unexcelled; a perfect paradise for a summer home; photos, and particulars free. Address Summer Home Realty 12S Sutter San Francisco LONDON. May 24.

The Ear! of Stamford difd todav. He wns born In N. April IS. 1850. a son c.f ReV.

William Gray and Harriet, daughter of Rev. Francis Henry White. In 1805 he married Elizabeth Louisa Penelope, daughter of Lord Grey Groby, and a daughter. Lady Jane, survive. In politics the Earl was liberal unionist.

He was at one time professor of classics and phliosphy at Clodrlngton, College of the Cummins amendment to provide that no increases should become effective until approved by the commission. It la understood the Domn. OaKland Hotel Drain Goes Over to June 2d The petition of the Oakland Hotel Company for a sewer on Alice street -was laid, over until June 2. at a meeting of the council last night, on the motion of Councilman M. A.

Bronner. ALrfANY, N. May 24. Attorney General -O'Malley has advised Superintendent of Banks Cheney that bonds of the city of Seattle. are legal investments for savlnga banks In this state vbte against the Cummins amendment if ffha limitation In the original bill lm further Increased to six months.

I will air act the butchers of the bay cltlM.