Berkeley High School - Olla Podrida Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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THE BERKELEY GAS-JET VOL. XXIII. No. 13 APRIL 18, 1912 $1.00 A COPY DESPERATE ANARCHISTS ARRESTED ELOPEMENT OF BERKELEY COUPLE CAUSES GREAT SURPRISE jMiss Gladys Roadhouse, one of the most beautiful and popular society belles of the college town, eloped yesterday with Mr. Gaylord Cooke of San Francisco. They were quietly married in San Rafael by the Rev. Ray McAfee. The young couple had known each other for but a short time, and none of the many friends even surmised that their friendship would culmi- nate in marriage. McCOLLOM ELECTED :Mr. Millard McCollom was today elected Senator for the State of California by a small majority. His cam- paign was managed by Mau- rice Glaser, who it is ru- mored will now be Mr. ] lc- Collom ' s private secretary. Mr. Arthur Wendering ' s campaign was managed by Raymond Sherman who through his untiring efforts secured many votes for the defeated candidate. Equal Suffrage Meeting Berkeley Man Arrested For Joy Riding Mr. Lester Hurd, reporter for the Milpitas Daily News, was arrested last evening for speeding. A party was enjoying an early morning ride when they were over- taken by Constable Hubert Sanders. The case will be tried in Judge Wehe ' s Court. Artist Goes to Europe Miss Lois File left Berke- ley today for Paris, where she expects to study art. Miss File has talent that only needs be developed. London, Eng., April 17 — At a recent meeting of the English Women ' s Suffrage League in Armory Hall, it was decided that more force was necessary in order to secure equal rights. Among the speakers were several noted suffrage workers from. America. Included in this number were Marjorie Hie- land. Gladys Coke, Helen Sittig, Myrtle Williamson, and Barbara Green. During the meeting a disturbance was caused by the entrance of Arthur Wagner, tlie not- id Oxford Professor, who was promptly ousted by Po ' licewoman Edna Murphy. SOCIALIST MAYOR NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH Mayor Stern while on liis way to attend a Suffrage Meeting m tne Berkeley High Scliool Auditorium, narrowly escaped being blown to atoms. Robert Stevenson and Charles Reames, two ferocious anar- chists, who were dissatisfied with the present government, threw a bomb which just missed striking the Mayor ' s automobile, driven by chauf- feur Pearne Congdon. Po- liceman Clyve Walker im- mediately arrested the two men, after a terrific struggle, and they are now lodged in the city jail. Their case will come up in Judge Vernon Craig ' s court next Monday mornmg. Sherman Burke, the noted criminal lawyer, • n ' U defend the prisoners, while Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Gibbs will conduct the case for the city. This lias been the most atrocious act that has taken place in the history of Berkeley and Attorney Gibbs is positive that he has sufficient evi- j dence to send the prisoners to San Quentin for life. 25

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1. Music. 2. Invocation Rev. Geo. G. Eldredge 3. Address, Houses of Childhood Evelyn Burrill, Class of 1 12 4. Address. City Planning in Berkeley . A illis Montgomery, Class of 1912 5. Music. 6. Address, The New Opportunity for AVomen - Blanche Morse, Alumna of B. H. S. 7. Address, Some Ideals That Make for Success Allan P. Mathew, Alumnus of B. H. S. 8. Music. 9. Presentation of Class ..Principal Gilbert N. Brink 10. Presentation of Diplomas. 11. Benediction. 12. Music. All music is furnished by Berkeley H ' gh School Orchestra. 24

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THE BERKELEY GAS-JET Liverrr.ore Farmers M et Livermore, Cal., April 17 — The Livermore Farmers ' As- sociation held its annual meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, April ; 16. On this occasion the following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing year: i President, ' illard Davis: i Vice-President, Irving Bank- er; Secretar} ' , Will Turpin: Treasurer, John Roffins: Ser- geant-at-Arms, George Carl- ton. Noted Orator to Speak Mr. Gilbert Foote, the famous prohibitionist, will address the local W. C. T. U. at their regular meeting to- morrow. His topic will be The Curse of Drink. ] Iis: Margaret Hendy, the presi- dent of the local V. C. T. will preside at the meeting. Commencement Exercises Held at Fabiola Hospital Miss Ella Boucher, ] Iiss Lizzie Chilcote, liss Fern Carkner and liss lildred Bowen received their di- plomas as a reward for their three years of training in the hospital. The diplomas were awarded b}- Doctor Ella Anderson. Leaves for Hawaii Miss Ruth Perry will leave in a fortnight to take a po- sition as teacher in one of the largest private school; of the Hawaiian Islands. Miss Perry will be greatly missed hy her man} ' friends in Berkelej ' . Mining Expert Returns to Africa Rex Linforth, who with his family has been visiting relatives in Berkelej-, re- turned to Africa to resume his responsibilit} ' as consult- ing engineer for the I. W. W. Mining Company. Scientist Makes Great Discovery Miss Janet Pearson, a former physics teacher in the Berkelejr High School, recently discovered a method for making the most beauti- ful, dazzling, brilliant, spark- ling, lustrous diamonds at c very low cost. Her discov- er}- has brought her manj millions and her hand and millions are eagerly sought in marriage. Model Home Recently Completed A model home was recent- 1} completed in Kensingtor Park for Miss Gretchen Jen- sen, who is renowned for her tine housekeeping. The building was designed hy Miss Helen ' illiams, a not- ed architect of the Bay Re- gion. Traveling Man Hurt In Railroad Accident Joe Gilpin, traveling sales- man for the English Suit Companj ' , was slightlj ' in- jured in a railroad accident last week. His many friends will be glad to hear he is now well on the road to re- covery. Councilman Foulds 111 Charles Foulds, Berkeley ' s popular councilman, is con- fined to his bed with pneu- monia. The friends of this official hope to be able to see him soon in his accus- tomed place at the City Hall. New Department Store Opens The opening day of the Bon Marche Department Store was a complete suc- cess. Mr. Harold Risdon, the owner, left the following day for Paris to get the latest fall styles. All cus- tomers and visitors will re- ceive ever} ' attention from Mr. Douglas Short, the hand- some floorwalker. ] Iiss Al- oyse Furlong has charge of the hairdressing department, while Miss Marguerite Hen- richs can make the most mottled complexion, lily white and beautiful by a few applications of her wonder- ful cosmetic. liss laud Wilmington, manager of the millinery department, has al- ready laid in her supply of winter headgear. liss Blanche Jensen and Miss Leona Oberg have charge of the novelty department and promise new designs in the jewelry department. Politician Leaves For Washington Air. Ray Clayton left for Washington on the Berke- ley Express last evening where he will attend the National Convention. Mr. Clayton is seriously consid- ering accepting the Prohibi- 26