Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 46

TIIE BOHEMIANS VILL BECLN TO ASSEMBLE JULY 21 AT THE GROVE FOR THE ANNUAL JLNKS THE MOON WILL BE FULL, TIIE COMMITTEE THAT RECEIVES TIIE PRESIDENT WILL REPRESENT ALL REPUBLICAN SHADES AND MOST POLITICAL ARTIES. That the rjip is more comfortable and cheaper doesii explain it. This might account for a onsidcrable contingent, but would not explain the tendency of those who are at any pains to rigidly spick and spau. For the cap, whatever else may be aid for its not dressy. My battel's opinion is that golf and the automobile are responsible for the growing vogue of the rap.

And in this he discloses his crspi-cacity. The golfer in a hat would be impossible, especially when he has his picture taken amid golf surroundings, as so many do; and the man who is much in an automobile finds minutes. Plans are Ix-ing prepared fW a sub way begiuiiiiig nt the terminus of Mission licet, pushing uuder the ferry loop and coming to the surface nt the terminus of Washington street. The linancing of this improvement is not set forth, but relief from the congest ion is coming to be such a necessity that means will hae to lx provided, though the Oist will a proximate half a million. The tunnel will be entirely within State territory.

The New Superintendent Superintendent of Schools (iwinn b.is a sumed his duties in the quietest manner pos. hible. The school department, through a of twenty years, had got into a condition which required a surgical i i ieii. to speak, to get it 1 mf. That as I by the electorate, which amended the ilurvr day a letter from Hall W.

Banders, claiming that the last appearance here of the distinguished actress was during the war. The correspondent stated that he was then a soldier, and with several buddies was admitted free to the Columbia Theatre to witness her performance, and that she paid the tax for all men in uniform. I have looked up the records and find that this is the fact. Miss Adams opened May IM, 1918, just a little tjver five years ago, in "A Kiss for Cinderella," a vehicle in which she had made a hit throughout the. country.

Apropos of the corresjonderit's mention of the fact that she would not allow men in uniform to pay anything whatever to attend her performances, I have learned thaj on this tour she frequently gave free performances at training camps. The newspaper files show thnt, May 12, just prior to her engagement here, Miss Adams visited Camp Lewis. Entirely at he own expense she arranged for a performance there for all the men of the great conton-ment. The only ticket of admission required was the uniform of the United States army or navy. She threw off for once the reserve that has always characterized her off the stage and received the boys in khaki, as it might be said, with open arms.

Frederick O'Brien Frederick O'Brien, whose ''Atolls of the Sun'' is apearingfn The Tkibune, who started by former Governor Stephens. There were C67 Assembly bills and 4 S3 Senate bills passed and, presented to the Governor, a total of 1152. Of these but two, both Assembly measures, were vetoed direct, while 141 Assembly, antL' 94 Senate measures were pocketed, 235 id! till Governor Richardson vetoed direct 87 measures against Governor Stephens' two, and pocketed 324 against 233. Of the 890 bills passed by the last Legislature 479 became laws, while of the 1152 passed by the preceding Legislature, 915 receded the Governor's signature. The Annual, Jinks The gathering of Bohemians at the famous Grove for the annual fiesta will begin July 21.

The ceremonies and frolic will last from that date till August 4, when the Grove Phty will be given. Regarding this, it is known that Joseph I). Reddiig has written the book, and that Henry Hadley has composed the music, but the title and theme are not generally known, though as there arc many in the cast there must be considerable subterranean knowledge on these points. Jt is generally the plan to keep the nature of the Grove Play secret, that its enjoyment may bo enhanced by features that are not foretold, and this year the effort appears to be more successful than usual. The annual jinks does not take place on the same days each year, but is set at the jeriod when the moon is full.

This is not for any mystic reason, but localise the grove is dense, and a full moon brings out its nocturnal beauty, and is more or less desirable in enabling the Bohemians to safely thread the labyrinths. Why Many Run for Office Judge McAfee has announced that he will make the campaign for another term as police magistrate. This will make it easier for Judge AN FRANCISCO, July 11 When Presi dent Harding comes to Sau Francisco he will welcomed by rvpivM-ntaiiveit of all the elements of civic ami Mlitical activity. Thorp are Republicans and lemo. crats, Regulars and Progressives, men ami women wn the executive committee which has been npjointed by Mayor Rolph, chairman, W.

II. Crocler, us National Committeeman, is prominently listed, as is also Al McCain, who is looked upon as (lie personal representative of Senator Johnson. Then then- is Charlie Spenr. president of the Harbor Hoard, who gives Governor Richardson a representative. Democratic stalwarts are represented by (latin McNab.

The list include Alliert Doynton. chairman of the Republican Slate Central Committee, a choice not likely to prove objectionable to Senator Johnson. Plans fc.r the reception so far arranged include a marine review in San Francisco Ray, which iir 'afford the President the opportunity to speak on the importance of an American Merchant Marine at a meeting which is to follow at the Civic Auditorium. There will also lo women's reception at the St. Francis and a reception by the clergy of all denominations at the Fairmont.

The President's quarters will be at the Palace, hy this arrangement the three leading hotels are given representation. A review: at the Presidio and a visit to the rehabilitation hospital at Palo Alto ill be other in i-dents of the visit of the Chief Executive. The consensus of. opinion of members of the executive committee is that the President will be treated more kindly in the program' laid out than were other Presidents in visits to this city. Care has been taken to provide Intervals for rest and to see that the demands upon his time are not constant and fatiguing.

A review of the requests, and even demands, made by various organizations show that, if granted, they would take every moment of President Harding's time, scarcely allowing him the opportunity to eat. Improvement in Acoustics President Harding speaks at the Auditorium, July 31, it is expected the acoustics will be so improved that all who cap get into the cavernous structure will be able to hear him without straining. Supervisor Hayden says that with the electrical device known as the "Public Address System," has been ordered installed as a permanent improvement, people assembled the building will be able to hear as readily as those within. Also a radio equipment will be installed, so that the President's speech will Jbe broadcasted. The building has always been deficient In acoustics, and this device will remove an annoyance to auditors who have experienced difficulty in catching the words of speakers or the full cadence of vocalists.

The system has already been used by the President. He delivered his inaugural address with its aid, when it enabled 100.000 auditors to hear him perfectly. Also on Armistice Day, 1921, when it enabled him to addres's with entire audibility the largest audience ever assembled in this country, it is claimed. Interesting Facts The Harbor Commission Issues a monthly bulletin that contains valuable information supposed to be common knowledge but is it? For instance, how "many know off hand that San Francisco bay has an area of 420 square miles, and a shore line of loo miles; that the Golden Gate is three miles long, nearly a mile wide at its narrowest part, with a niiuimum depth of 103 feet and with three mouths; that the depth at the pier heads of San Francisco is 40 to 80 feet; that the Sacramento river is navigable for over 200 miles, and the San Joaquin for over 100; that San Francisco harbor is equipped with forty modern piers, providing fifteen miles of tertliTftg and 0,0110,000 square feet of cargo area, with the capacity for berthing 250 average size vessels at one time? Some other information given has to be amplified. The bulletin gives, as of the census of Imjii.

1 he-information that the population of this industrial district as the population of that part of California which is tributary as 2,779,573, the number of manufactories in the district as 4506, and that 74 per cent of all the products of California are produced in, North-era California. The census of 1020 carries us only to a period of three and one-half years ago, since which time there have leen mighty things a-doing in the way of development and progress. The census to date would show a vast increase over the figures that are eited. I die cap to be (luHnost suitable headgear. Thus I it 1- a crv large contingent becomes inured to the covering.

I San Francisco and the Fight San Francisco has a national reputation as a t'ligiliMir renter, and naturallv it was much ii.trivstrd in thr tight with which the patriotic citizens of a Montana town celebrated the coiintr.v's natal day. This city has furnished one sensational world heavyweight champion and nourished several others, besides having an extra warm place in its heart for he great-e-t of all as to popular acclaim at' least the reiiowed John L. Besides that, it has IteVn the siamping ground for several near who have jKM'formed creditably in the siii.Mi'cl circle. Its concensus is that Gibbons achieved the extremely difficult feat of being technically defeated yet coining through as the practical victor. This haponed because Denip-sey was expected to achieve a knockout, and also because ho is an unpopular champion.

A distinct showing against him, as Gibbons' showing was, was bound to be popular. Besides, Gibbons doesn't seem to le a roughneck. No pugilist loses prestige through an approach to gent lemanliness if he is competent with his fists. Hence, Gibbons has the good wishes of Pugdom here. Hoover Has an Office Here Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, whose home is in Palo Alto, maintains an office in this city despite his position in the Cabinet which requires his presence in Washington.

This fact is not generally known, but it was brought forcibly to the attention of the fruit growers and farmers' organizations last week when their officials met him to endeavor to find a solution of the freight car shortage which faces the State. Ealph Merritt, former controller of the University of California and now interested in the Sun-Maid Raisin interests of Fresno, and other organizations, has offices ith Hoover. The two are close. friends. Tt will be remembered that during the war when Secretary Hoover was appointed national food administrator, he selected Merritt as California food administrator, and the latter made a wonderfully good job of it.

Another prominent figure engaged in that work was Frederick O'Brien, author of "Atolls of the Sun," and other tales of travel which have been printed in The Tribune and which founded a literature of the South Seas. Another Californian, Ben S. ''Allen, were Hoover's chief deputy at Washington. He is now the publisher of one of a string of newspapersin Southern California directed by F. W.

Kellogg, former San Francisco newspaper man. The Russian Refugees There is no modern parallel to the experiences of the Russian refugees recently landed here by the United States transport Merritt, which brought them from Manila after a thirty-nine days' passage. There were 526, to which numlier they had dwindled from some 8000 men, women and children who embarked last October on the defeat of the Vladivostok government 'and the occupation of that city by the Bolshevic forces. The refugees were mostly army and navy officers and their families. What their fate would have been at the hands of the Bolshevist had they remained is hardly problematic.

They embarked in twenty small craft, and for nearly nine months sailed the seas seeking a haven. They were warned away from Korean, Manchurian and Japanese ports, arriving at Shanghai last December, having lost one vessel with 140 aboard, and having had most of their number who were soldiers interned by the Japanese. But they were not permitted to remain at Shanghai, and the remnant set sail for Manila, Governor-General Wood extended a welcome and iald the matter before the authorities at Washington, who sent the trausport Merritt to carry them to the mainland and appropriated for their amelioration and maintenance. That thirty-nine days were consumed in the voyage from Manila was due to their inability to handle the ship. It became necessary to send twelve experienced hands to their relief after they were on their way.

Just what will happen now ha? not been disclosed. Popular sympathy would admit them without ado, but it is said that some of them are not qualified for admission. A 1 mauae aaams t-aiesi visit As -fa the likelihood of Maude Adams eomiMf I back, there was printed on this page lasf feuri- that the siipertntendency ln-cim. an j-i- 1 ti instead of an elective office. strenuously resisted in the dej ctl ni- il cIV was apprehension as to wlut in gl h.ip n.

School detriment affairs bad cudm so much on political hr.es to have leen expected that a lt.ii. would 1" made. Hut Supvrintondvi.t in i not going at in a political way. 11, h.i been engaged for a term of four' car, lb come at the reorganization of the pan gradually Those who ought to IV, 11 be summarily "tired." but will 1-e re.1.. i'l due course, and the customs and practice which it i found desirable to abolish or 1 lunge will Ik' treated in an orderly way that will leave no room for organized opposition or hindrance.

With those who have obtained an insight of he has made a favorable impression. Hetch Hetchy Power The municipal board gets no appreciable distance in determining how Hetch Hetchy power shall be marketed. The power is exacted to be brought to the city in slightly over a year, but whether the city shall distribute it or sell it wholesale for others to distribute is a- question which the city's eighteen lawmakers so far are not nblc even to approach. The effort to discuss it at Monday's session participated one of the scenes of acrimony and crimination for which the body is noted. It appears that danger is apprehended by the administration of its enemies turning whatever is done to political account.

It seems to be feared that action on its part will be made an issue in the municipal campaign. Hence the disinclination to disjwse of the matter at present. As distribution of power by the eily would entail the expenditure of approximately twenty millions of dollars for a distributing system, there would seem to bo some prospect of the electorate taking account of it. From the Secretary of State Sacramento, July 3. Tub Knave: On my return to the office after a fe days' vacation 1 found yours of dune 28.

No Blue P.ook has lieon issued since 1915. Several times bills for its distribution were passed by the legislature, but every time the Governor them. The Johnson administration thought the distribution of the Flue Hook would asjsist me. Even though it was one of the most valuable books that could be sent out, they oposed its issuance As a matter of fact, the publication of the Hliie Book did not result to my advantage, as there were so many requests and so few Hliie Hooks to le given out that my friends did not understand the situation and criticized me for not sending one to them. Two years ago Stephens turned it down, even though we made a charge of only per volume.

I nm inclosing you a copy of the Act authorizing its publication. Frank C. Jordan. Assembly Bill No. 102 authorizes the appropriation of 15,000 for the issue of 10,000 copies of the Blue Book, to be distributed as follows: Fifty copies to the Governor, twenty copies to each elective ofHccr and memlier of the Legislature and the State Librarian, one copy each to the Governor and Secretary of State of each State in ihe 1'nion.

five copies to the Congressional Library at Washington, the remainder to be sold at per volume. In approving the bill the Governor reduced the appropriation to Si ti.OOO. Men's Fashion in Headgear I had noticed the masculine predilection of late for caps, and spoke to my hatter about it. He is one of those observing merchants who can generally tell you what you want with greater accuracy than you can decide for yourself. His knowledge of chapeau fashions is profound.

My inquiry was rewarded by a disquisition which ran the gamut from the sombrero, -which is peculiarly Californian and survives ith cowltoys, to the era of the silk Jiat, which was so much affected a generation ago, on through the vogue of the "bowler," or derby, to the more recent predilection for the soft hat and its variations of velours and other finishes, until the style now apjiears to be entering the cap stratum. Not long ago few wore caps except f-mall boys and artisans. Now ftaW men of affairs appear in them, and even dapper young men who like to be the mold of fashion. VS. the South Sea literary furore and who established himself at Sausalito for a considerable time and wrote a very readable sketch about it, according to the New York Times is sailing for Furope under conditions' not in the least like those under which he made his first trip.

The Times thus elucidates: "That was when he was running away from the study of law in his father's office in Baltimore. He came to New York and worked his way to London on a cattle boat. The weather was rough, the work was hard, and all the pay he got was one guinea. On this and on what he earned as a sandwichman advertising pills 'worth a guinea a he managed to stay in London two weeks. Then he went to Paris, obtained a position on the Paris Herald, and earned, enough to tour the Continent for a few months.

On the return trip to New York he peeled potatoes in the galley of a freighter." In all this he seems to have gained an experience that stood him in hand when he fared to the South Seas and set the fashion of writing of the life there. Tabloid Newspapers Mention was made in these columns of the rise in journalism of Cornelius Vanderbilt, known as the millionaire reporter, and his determination to make his own way independent of the "weajh and influence of his family. About the same time we mentioned a rumor as to the establishment of a daily newspaper on the style of the New York Evening 'News, printed in magazine form and size and epito mizing the news. Now the two subjects have been merged and The Knave is able to tell that Vanderbilt has arranged for 'the publication of just such a paper in Los Angeles. It is to be followed almost immediately, I learn, by a second daily of the kind in San Francisco.

Vanderbilt became interested in the project largely by reason of the unprecedented success of the little paper in Gotham. He has secured the services of Eeed Hayes, a former Associated Press employee, as managing editor. It happened that Hayes was one of the prime movers in the effort to get such a publication started In Los Angeles, and was trying to get the necessary capital behind, him when Vanderbilt happened along with the same scheme. The two quickly got together. Names of Theaters The name of the Century theater has been changed again, this time to the Capitol.

The question arises whether it is good policy to change the names of theaters. The titles of the older theaters of the city will recur, and though some of them were changed, they were not so radically changed as to lose their identity. Baldwin's at the outset was Baldwin's Academy of Music, but soon became Baldwin's Theater, and so continued tiU it went up in flames. The California and Bush Street theaters always retained those names. The Grand Opera House at, the inception of its history was Wade's Opera House, but it flourished for more than a quarter of a century under the name which it bore until it went down in the great cataclysm.

When a theater's name is changed too much of an effort is necessary to place it. You never had to think twice about the identity of the California. The Governor Makes a Record The Governor of California has made a record in the disposal of legislative bills. Of these, 557 originated in the Assembly 'nM 333 in the Senate, 890 In alL Of the Assemmy bills but 2S3, elightly more than half, received he gubernatorial signature and became Jaws; The Governor vetoed 57 direct and pocsetea 217. Of the Senate bills he signed 196, Tctoed SO direct and pocketed 107.

It is interesting to compare this result with, the record made 0 Mathew Brady, who, I am told, was fearful if McAtee entered the lists for District Attorney. I asked a lawyer who once tried to qualify for the police bench whether he thought Judge McAtee would have much opposition. His answer was surprising. "Only from the advertisers," he said, and went on to explain that many attorneys who have no chance of being elected to office and no real desire to be, make effort for it for the advertising and publicity to be got ut of it. They go on the theory that, while it is considered unethical for lawyers to advertise at so much per agate line, it is perfectly legitimate to get a lot of cards and fanners printed, hire a press agent, buy some newspaper space and make a few speeches.

They have no chance to break into public office, but get their names prominently before the public, and when it is all over there are" many who remember them as attorneys and bear them in mind, hen in need of legal serv: ice. That is exactly the idea which actuates a certain San Francisco tailor to run for mayor regularly every four years. Police Arrest Police The clashes of officers of the law over prohibition matters is not impressing the public favorably. The twelve srests at South San Francisco emphasize this point. Incidentally the incident iMustrates the bad policy, if not the unlawfulness, of those vested with, brief authority in other matters performing-as enforcers of the Volstead Act.

For it appears that those arrested were acting under toin-missious as deputy game wardens, deputy sheriffs, deputy constables, and other authorizations. But it has been noted that there is a disposition toMash, even when the forces are more regular. There is always a lack of cordial action between the' police and duly accredited enforcement officers. Occasions-are not want- ing where there has been direct antagonism. There is trouble enough of this sort when officers of undoubted authority attempt to enforce the law without assembling a heterogeneous force whose authority may be questioned.

A Native Son's Visit 1 Major Philip Faymonville, scion of a prominent California family and son of the late Bernard Faymonville, has been in town for the past two weeks, sailing Thursday for the Orient. The major is now attached to the American legation at Tokio. Be was a colonel during the war, and was entrusted by the government with an exceedingly important mission in-Siberia. Knowing that for a long time he had been stationed ft I asked Major Faymonville whether he did hot prefer Japan to Russia, expecting that he would instantly pronounce in. favor of the Nipponese, TJiere was some surprise, therefore, when he expressed preference -for the Siberian-elation.

The major is a Native Sons, "graduate 0 Well High of Leland Stanford University and of West Point Although "there are -no members of his family here, he'jnade' -the- trip from Tokio in order to spend A 'brief itW weeks in his home town. Hfs JeAsajyts-Jiie long enough for him to mai.FVoVonni irir to with, the' ftier4TrJbU Wtween "l-- a- ml THE KXATE. -f ij; Ferry Loop Subway 4 The Harbor Commission's bulletin for July contains th important information that tie commission's engineer are preparing' plans for a subway under the ferry loop at the foot of Market street The congestion there is terrific and growing worse. The commission from traffic counts finds that street tars are stopped for a total of four hours and forty-eight minutes every day, and that transverse vehicular traffic is held tip six Lours and thirty-three 1 i c1 c. c..