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10 EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO COLORADAN TAKES OAKLAND BRIDE uroom From Greeley, Former Student at University of California OAKLAND. May One of the prettiest weddings of the week took pjace this evening at the residence of the bride's parents in Eighth street when Theodore Edward Glazier of Greeley, claimed Miss Marguerita Johnson as his wife. The marriage service was frolemnized in the spacioils drawing room in the presence of 100 close friends and members of the Johnson and Glazier families. The small wedding party stood beneath a bower of ferns, white roses and carnations, filmy ftreamers of tulle adding a charming effect. The ceremony was read by Rev.

E. Wirt. assistant pastor of the First Congregational church. Miss Carmelita Cuvellier was the bride's only attendant. She wore a lieautiful robe of lavender silk made on the modified princess model with a long train.

Tiie bodice was finished in gold 3 ace. Miss Cuvellier carried a shower of lavender sweet peas. Miss Johnson made one "of the most beautiful brides of the season. Her iv dding gown was fashioned of white chiffon cloth over heavy white satin, end elaborated in point applique lace. The lace drape fell from the shoulders End formed the exquisite overskirt reached to the hem of the robe.

The bridal veil was held in place by a novel fastening of brilliants. Miss Johnson carried a shower bouquet of iilies of the valley caught with tulle. Frank Mountain assisted Glazier as test man. An elaborate wedding supper was perved in the billiard room following the informal reception. The decorations here were in the red tones, the light tailing from quaint Japanese lanterns.

Mr. and Mrs. Glazier will spend their honeymoon in the southern part of the state, returning to Oakland before leaving for their tuture home in Colorado. Monday evening. May 16, Frank Mountain will give a dinner in their honor, the evening following Miss Edna Yates presiding at a similar function.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Dennis Johnson, a family well known on this side of the bay and in i lie San Joaquin valley, where they formerly resided. She is unusually pretty r. nd gifted as a musician and along art lines.

Mrs. Glazier was a student in Mills college following her course in Miss Horton's school. Glazier is a graduate of the University of California, where he was actively identified ith college sports. He is a member of the Big Palomar clubs. At present he holds a position in the National Bank of Greeley, wher4 his family is numbered among the pioneers.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Glazier.

Mr. and Mrs. Glazier are planning to return to the bay cities within a year or two to establish theic permanent hone. Mr. Mrs.

Samuel D. Prather Failed yesterday for the Hawaiian islands, where they will spend several wfreks in sigrht peeing before their retarn to California. Mrs. David Hartley and Miss Vera Cope entertained several friends at a charmingly arranged al fresco affair today in honor of Miss Helen Dornln, who is to become the bride of William 8. Chi Ids this season.

The little party guests spent the day in the enjoying a prettily appointed luncheon at the noon hour. For the afternoon an Informal game of bridge offered the diversion. Dr. and Mrs. Clark Burnham are rejuicing in the advent of a little son at their home in Berkeley.

AEROPLANES TO FLY IN WAR, SAYS BECK Officer Thinks They Could Be Used to Drop Explosives ALAMEDA, May 12. In a lecture delivered before the Unitarian club. Lieutenant Paul G. Beck of the signal enrps of the United States army declared last night that in his opinion aeroplanes will play a very important part in future warfare. He said that he considered that it would be feasible for an aviator to fly BO high over the enemy that he would be safe and at the same time be able to drop high explosives upon forts, thips or troops.

Beck was carried as a passenger on a flight made by Louis Paulhan, the French aviator, at the recent Los Angeles aviation meet. CHILDREN'S DAY TO BE GIVEN AT Sunday School Pupils to Their Parents OAKLAND. May Children will have their day next Sunday at the First Congregational church, the occasion being the annual Children's day. The parents of the little ones will be entertained in the church parlors by demonstrations of the work accomplished in the Sunday school classes during the year. Special music will be rendered by the girls' and vested choirs.

The offering will be devoted to establishing new Sunday schools in California. BANQUET GIVEN FOR MISSIONARY BENEFIT Women of Pilgrim Church Are Hostesses of the Evening OAKLAND, May Members of many East Oakland churches met tonight in the Pilgrim church to attend a banquet given by the women of that congregation. The banquet was for the benefit of the laymen's missionary movement. The tables were prettily decorated. A of short talks wore given by clergymen and laymen on church topics.

The principal speakers were Secretary McCarl of the San Francisco Naval Y. M. C. A. and C.

Z. Merritt. UNIDENTIFIED BODY IS FOUND IN BAY Gold Watch Chain and Knife Discovered on Remains OAKLAND. May The body of an unidentified man -rfas found floating in the bay near the Southern Pacific mole this morning by Phillip Smith and A. M.

McLeod, painters who were working on the pier. The man had evidently been dead about a month- The body was dressed in shirt and vest and trousers, the clothes, of good quality. In the pockets were found a gold watch and chain and a knife. U. Sehellhaas.

6 rooms for cash. The Installment man charges you the same lor 5. CENSUS CAMPAIGN IS FINISH FIGHT Mayor Wires Congressman to Have Burke Directed to cept Co-operation OAKLAND. May Oakland has carried, the campaign for a full census, as well as the issue: with Supervisor Burke, to Washington. Mayor Frank K.

Mott wired Representative Joseph R. Knowland today, requesting that Burke be instructed to accept the same co-operation from civic bodies that Supervisor Baldwin of San Francisco is not only receiving but requesting. Burke Mias wired Census Director.Durand for instructions as to whether he shall follow the course of Baldwin, he claims is contrary to the census law. And while the issue is on, San Fran- Cisco becomes the shining example of the methods of a complete: enumeration which Oakland enthusiasts wish to follow. MAYOR'S TELEGRAM The telegram by Mayor Mott is as follows: Hon.

Joseph R. Knowland, Washington, D. Supervisor Baldwin of San Francisco announces that census office will 'be open until June 1 for receiving names of those who have not been enumerated in the census returns of 1910 and entering them upon official supplemental list. He has sent following to commercial organiza- tions and improvement clubs: respectfully request your assistance in rounding up these delinquents. I suggest the appointment of block committees for the purpose of investigating each block." Chamber of commerce and other civic bodies insist that Supervisor Burke of this district accept similar co-operation.

Kindly have instructions sent to Burke to this effect. At present refuses to accept such assistance. FFwfrCK K. MOTT, Mayor City of Burke had been instructed to keep his office supplemental lists open as long as necessary to make sure that every name in Oakland was registered, but he insists that those persons not booked must report to him of their own accord, and no canvass of the city could be permitted under the law. BURKE WIRES EAST Burke today sent the following telegram to Washington: Director of Census: Supervisor Baldwin of San Francisco is keep-1 ing his lists open and requesting all civic bodies to send names of persons hot enumerated.

Ho enumerates in "office supplemental" every person sent In that way. He makes no investigation. Oakland requests that I do the same thing. Shall 1 accept and enumerate on office supplemental without investigation every name turned in by all the civic bodies as not enumerated before? I can not investigate, for office force is too small and must attend to shipping the schedules. I am now enumerating those per- sons who directly- certify to me themselves that they have not been enumerated.

I request definite and complete instructions at once. JAMES M. BURKE. Supervisor of the Census in the Third Congressional District. Census Supervisor Burke received from Director Durand of the census bureau at Washington a telegram of instructions tonight.

It adds: If you believe any considerable number of persons reported to you by the civic bodies have not been enumerated, you may keep the lists open and employ special agents to look them up. If sou believe the lists are substantially complete, close them at your discretion. In no case shall names reported to you by civic bodies be enumerated without investigation at the place of residence. Desirable to use every precaution to 'prevent future criticism of im, proper work, but not to overstate the population. Regarding "his intentions Burke said: "I do not believe there are many persons who have not been enumerated, but Oakland shall have every opportunity to show itself.

I will keep the lists open and will have special agents investigate the names of persons presented to me by civic bodies. If the persons named have not been enumerated we will count them." MILLS COLLEGE READY COMMENCEMENT Rev. George G. Eldredge to liver Baccalaureate Sermon OAKLAND, May Mills college is ready for its commencement next Monday, when- more young girls will join the ranks of alumnae. The commencement address will be delivered at 2:30 o'clock by Rev.

David P. Barrows of the University of California. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock the sermon will preached by Rev. George G. Eldredge of Berkeley.

The closing concert of the college will be rendered Saturday afternoon. DELAY URGED ON PLAN TO BUILD HOSPITAL Chamber of Commerce Asks Supervisors to Wait OAKLAND, May 12. Delay on the erection of a county hospital is being demanded by the chamber of commerce on the ground that it is yet uncertain whether, or not a city and county government will be formed out of Oakland. Secretary Denison today forwarded a communication asking for delay to the board of supervisors. The latter body had under consideration building anew hospital for the county's.

use in Oakland at a cost of $750,000. INCORRIGIBLE YOUTH SENT TO SAN QUENTIN 13 Out of 20 Years Spent in Public Institutions OAKLAND, May Joe King, an incorrigible, youth; was sent to San Quentin for four years today by Judge Brown for, burglary. He will be placed on probation for five 9 years after his release from the penitentiary. King has spent; 13 out of the 20 years' of his life in charitable; or reformatory "institutions. He acted as.

lookout for a man known as "Slim," who: a number of burglaries in East" Oakland. COMET TO BE HERE IN TIME FOR MINSTRELS Native Sons to Give Show on Night Wanderer Arrives OAKLAND. May passage of the earth: through" the tail of Halley's will be celebrated by -Piedmont parlor, N. S. G.

W.r at the Macdonough theater, where- a minstrel, show Si wlllibe given Wy the organization on. the ing May 18. One ithe. features of the occasion will' be a song Craddock. entitled "California's ihe Place for Me." It was composed M.

Cary, former organist of the parlor. THE, SAN FRIDAY, 13, 1910; MOTHER MET HER SON AS STRANGER Parent and Child Need Introduce tion Because of Bitterness of Feud OAKLAND, May 50 bitter was the estrangement between the late Lorenz L. Schuler, the Alameda- brewer, and his Mrs. Rose Schuler, that on one occasion when they 'mat they had to bY introduced as'; if were strangers. Testimony to 'this effect was given in Judge Wells' court by Attorney Boyd, during trial of the contest Mrs.

Schuler has brought against the probate of her son's will. The contest involves an estate of and is being opposed by Mrs. Sarah K. Hulse, sister, of the dead brewer, to whom he left his money, and who is as bitter against her mother as Schuler himself was. Mrs.

Schuler was on the witness stand today and gave'similar testimony. When her husband died Lorenz Schuler would not permit her to see his body nor attend his funeral. She sued for a share in the brewery and it was during the trial of this suit that a sort of reconciliation was effected. Boyd introduced them at the time, and it was due to his mediation Lorenz Schuler gave his mother $3,000 and promised to furnish "her with what funds she might need. 'Mrs.

Schuler also testified in spite of this reconciliation with her son her daughter remained bitter.and would not speak to her. The contest is based on the theory that Mrs. Hulse continually harped on the cause of the separation and persuaded her. brother to neglect his mother in his The cause for the feud in the Schuler family was the accusation made by Mrs. Schuler's husband that he was not the father of the youngest child, Henry Schuler Jr.

He drove her out of his home in 1875 because of this belief, taking the other children with him and teaching them to hate their mother. Further testimony will be heard in the case next Monday. BANK PRESIDENT TO RESIGN HIS POSITION George P. Baxter to Leave the Berkeley National June 1 BERKELEY; May Business circles received a surprise today when announcement was made that George P. Baxter, president of Berkeley national bank for several years, had tendered his resignation, to take effect June 1.

B. F. Edwards, vice president of the bank and a former capitalist of Nevada, will be his successor. The change In the personnel of the officers of the bank caused a rumor today that the resignation of Baxter was the result of a shakeup in the institution affected because of the recent change in stock a short time ago. Baxter, however, has denied that this is the case, and declared that he would still be a member of-the board of directors of the bank, as well as retain his place as chairman of The finance committee.

There will be no change of stock, he said. "I have been anxious to devote more time to my own affairs," said Baxter this afternoon, "and I have also been desirous of rest from the constant cares of inside work. "The change is an agreeable one and affected with no ill feeling the part of the bank officials. I still retain my stock in the as I consider it a very good investment." CASHIER IS REPORTED MISSING WITH COIN Official Believed to Be Victim of Foul Play BERKELEY, May Sheriff R. R.

Veale of Contra Costa county, "has asked the assistance of Chief of' Police. Vollmer in locating Neil McNab, cashier of the Port Costa water company, who disappeared the morning of May and has not been seen since. McNab had made a. number of large collections, for the corporation, but is said to have given no account of them at the water company's. office.

Veale is of the opinion that the young man was a victim of foul play. He is described as about 33 years of age, weighing 134 and about 5 feet 6 inches in height. He has large gray eyes and prominent eyebrows. His dark hair Is sprinkled with gray. When last seen in Port Costa he wore blue serge suit, black derby hat and tan shoes.

SCHOOLBOY BUN Oakland. May Clement Pain, a schoolboy, aged 12, Urine at 1601 Brush street, xfts run down wby a motorcycle ridden by 11. Nebel at San Pablc avenue and William street this Hie were, not serious. Anna Laughlin, Who Is Clever In Song and Comedy ORPHEUM SHOW DRAWS BIG CROWD Proctor Otis, Celebrated Actress, Heads Bill of Strik- "ing Features rv'v OAKLAND, May The bill this week at the Orpheum is attracting to the Twelfth street playhouse crowds equal to'the attendance of almost any week since the erected. The attractions of the week include Anna Laughlin.the dainty singing com-, edienne, who was a star in several musical comedy productions.

The bill is headed by Elita Proctor Otis. She has a brilliant skit, "Mrs. Bunner's with no end of fun, and as artistic as it is amusing. Will ressy and Blanche are continuing as hits this week, using their famous sketch, "Town Hall Tonight." It is one'of the gems of vaudeville literature. -The five juggling Normans dazzle' the 'eye with their club manipulation; Marshall Montgomery, ventriloquist, Is a feature of the show, and Gus Edwards' "night birds are a novelty that has the town talking.

Lockwood and Paul McCarty in their pianologua have 15 minutes delight for the crowds, and the opening; act, Lancton, Lucier company, with' Fool's Errand," puts the audience in good humor. Next Sunday the bill will be headed with "Swat Milligan," the great baseball sketch, which is making a success in fian Francisco at the Orpheum. CITY MUST ADVERTISE FOR ELECTRIC CURRENT Alameda Can Not Purchase Day Power Otherwise ALAMEDA, May; The, electricity commission has, been by the city attorney that it can not award any contract to, any concern for. supplying day current for the municipal electric plant without advertising for bids. The commission had entered into negotiations with the Great Western power company for the purchase jof current during' the daylight; hours.

The company had submitted a form of contract. The Pacific gas and electric company is expected to be a competitor of the Great Western power company in bidding for the city's patronage; "The electricity commission has awarded the contract for installing a salt water for- the municipal light and power-plant at the south end of Park street to Frederick C. San Francisco, for $6,992. POLICE SEARCH FOR MAN MISSING 70 DAYS West Berkeley Engineer Disappears From His Home BERKELEY, May The polipe 'of this city have been asked to locate Ignatz Kolaska, formerly employed as an engineer at the Raspiller brewery of. West Berkeley, who disappeared frtfm his home February 1.

He is 42 years of age, weighs 165 pounds stocky build. He wore" a- small brown mustache and has brown: hair" and eyes. MRS. BOARDMAN GETS BIG ESTATE Late Millionaire's Property Divided Equally Between the Widow and Baby Girl OAKLAND, May. An order distributin 1 the estate of the' late millionaire Joseph Boardman, who died several years ago at an advanced age, leaving a' young widow' and an infant was made today by Judge Wells.

Half of the property goes -to Mrs. Boardman and the other half to her daughter, after paying the expenses of administration. According to the inventory made of the property belonging to Boardman at his death, his estate was valued at $926,000. Since that time it has appreciated, in value greatly. When Boardman died'four documents were' found among his which purported to be his wills.

But they carried on their face the conviction that the aged man was suffering from senile dementia when, they were made, and they were denied' probate. Boardman had beendeclared incompetent before'he died and his affairs were in the hands of the late W. G. Palmanteer, who was then vice president of the Central bank. Fitzgerald Abbott, for the administrator, and administratrix, were awarded a fee of $30,000 for their services by Judge Wells.

Boatman, as administratrix, was entitled to $9,000 as compensation for her, services, but she -waived this amount, saying that the work of 'administration was virtually done by) Palmanteer, who acted as administrator until his death. Her fee will be given to Palmanteer's estate. COMMENCEMENT PLANS OF THE UNITARIANS Rev. William G. Elliott'Jr.

Will Deliver Main Address BERKELEY, May The third commencement of the Pacific Unitarian school for the ministry will be held at the First Unitarian church Saturday, afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The commencement address will be delivered, by Rev. William -Greenleaf Eliot Jr. of Portland, who will speak on "Four Points of Emphasis for the Modern Church." Dean Earl M. Wilbur of the school will preside.

will be no. graduates this year. Following the commencement address a reception will be tendered the officers of school in the school building, Dana street and Allston way. Many of the clergy In attendance at the Pacific coast Unitarian conference in San: Francisco wilT attend and luncheon served them in Unity hall in Bancroft way at noon In the morning they will visit the Greek theater. WILL TAKE MOTION PICTURES OF PLAY Innovation Will Be Inaugurated in Greek Theater Saturday BERKELEY, May Moving pier tures will be taken in the Greek theater for the first time Saturday morning at 10 o'clock during the production of "Oedipus Tyrannus," part of the jubilee prdgram.

The pictures will- be "taken with no' inconvenience to the audience, and they will be' used extensively throughout the United States to advertise the university and Berkeley. 300 folding chairs at H. Schellhaas' furniture sale, 408 11th HUSBAND HAD TO HAVE HIS "FLING" Wife Gets Divorce by Showing v' He Preferred Company of Other Women OAKLAND, May "A man milst' have His fling," said Edgar Kyler, a salesman, when his wife chided him for, not coming home at night regularly. Josephine Kyler, the wife, wajjs' granted an Interlocutory decree of divorce today after testifying to her husband's neglect of her for other women, and his excuse for his conduct. When Kyler first stayed away from home he, was able to convince his that he was away on hunting trips.

Mrs. Myrtle Jones granted an interlocutory decree of divorce against Kinzy Jones on showing that he had often frightened her by that he had taken poiison and was going to die. Sometimes, Mrs. Jones said, he made believe that he had cut his throat, so as to annoy her. Mrs.

Jones also testified to his fondness for Mrs. Mabel Brown. Edna Marshall secured an interlocutory decree of divorce, against George H. Marshall on the ground of habitual neglect. For the same reason Margaret H.

Berry was granted an interlocutory decree against Thomas Berry. The following new suits for divorce were brought today: George against Mac, Gilbert, habitual intemperance; Arfri O. against Albert J. Hadly, habitual Intemperance: Madge against Arthur Machen, desertion. FUNDS TURNED OVER TO STATE TREASURY County Treasurer Kelly, Makes Trip to State Capital OAKLAND, May County Treasurer, M.

J. Kelly went to Sacramento today with $198,246.28, which he turned into the state treasury as the county of Alameda's contribution to the state funds' growing out of the collection of the second installment of taxes. The total amount due the state was but the difference between this sum and -what was turned into the state treasury, was kept in the county as the, estimated, sum that will be apportioned to the schools of this county. PRISONER F.ACES BURGLARY CHARGE Oakland Man Must Answer for Attempted Theft OAKLAND, May 12. That the way of the transgressor is hard is being emphasized in the case of William Xoble, who was committed but a few days ago for a six months' jail sentence, and who was the object of a fresh warrant'' issued today on the charge of burglary.

L. Richardson of Berkeley Is the officer, who on behalf of Nathan Pushie of Falrview street, Berkeley, charges Noble with having entered an outhouse with intent to commit burglary. STANFORD UNIVERSITY BEGINS EXAMINATIONS Dispatch to The STANFORD UNIVERSITY, May The final examinations at Stanford university began today, and during the week tests which will determine the of the undergraduates for, the semester will be in progress. Commencement week exercises will be In full swing Thursday, but until then the "collegians will be hard at the bpoks. TESTIMONY OF TWO CHILDREN UNSHAKEN Young Murder Trial Witnesses Under Fire of Cross Examination OAKLAND, May 12.

Surprisingly direct and clear testimony is being given in Judge Brown's court by children In the trial of Charles on a charge of having murdered Eulio Formichl. Caesar and Jennie Pelligrlnl. aged 7 and 9 respectively, are the chief witnesses for the prosecution, and though both have been subjected to searching cross examination, neither has been shaken In testimony. Both declared positively that Borromeo pointed his pistol directly at the Formlchi boy, with whom they were playing at the time, and shot him. Borromeo's defense Is that he did not shoot at the boy, but at a dog: with which the children were playing.

The children who testified today were taken over the scene of the killing by means of a diagram prepared by Detective St. Clair Hodgkins. CIGARETTE IS CAUSE OF FALL TO DEATH Wagon Passes Over Chinese, Crushing Out His Life Dispatch to The STOCKTON. May 12. Yep King Louis, a Chinese employed on Woods Brothers 1 ranch on the island, was crushed to death today under the wheels of a wagon he was driving: to the ranch.

Yep was seated on the wagon engaged in rolling a cigarette when he lost his balance, fell between the singletree and pole, the wheels passing over his chest. Two of his countrymen who were driving behind him Jumped from their wagons and rushed to his assistance. He died a few minutes later. DIVORCE GRANTED ON GROUNDS OF CRUELTY Judge Norton Gives D. B.

Watson Interlocutory Decree Dispatch to The STOCKTON, May Judge C. W. Norton this afternoon granted I. B- Watson an Interlocutory decree of divorce from Martha Watson. Desertion was the ground urged, and the case went by -default.

Lydia S. Corona has begun suit for divorce from John Corona' on the ground of cruelty. William Peterson is the plaintiff in an action for separation from Maybelle Peterson. He says his wife deserted him. "ASKED FOR AUTO AND YE GAVE ME BICYCLE" Pastor's Request for Bread Iv Greeted With Stone WILLOWS.

May Rev. J. P. Drexel of the First Baptist church served notice on his congregation a few nights ago that they would have to furnish, him a horse and buggy, an automobile or a bicycle if they expect- ed him to make calls on the members of the church. Yesterday Peter Garnett, a member of the congregation, presented Rev.

Drexel with a bicycle. -7 HELD Oakland. Mny M. J. Fisher was held for trim In the court by Police Judge Stnitb this niornlnon a charge of passing a bogus check to 11.

J. Curdts. a saloonman. I Pi EL v-r' ') Special arrangements have been made with SMITH BROS. 462-464 Thirteenth Oakland Between Broadway and 'Washington To frame The Call's pictures pie -in glass for $1.25.

These when framed, are beautiful. XCX we ijb actd spine The; popularity of Rock Ridge Park far To accommodate those who have -vis- exceeded our expectation. We sold over this residence section, but $1 worth of property during the were too late get one of the choice winter months before the was Rock Ridge Park villa sites, we have improved, plotted and will place on sale a property The number of applications for adjoining. Rock Ridge Park. viewhomesites in great natural park We will tell you more about it tomor-.

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