The morning call., 1891-01-29
LUCKY TYPE WRITER
She Falls Heir to the Estate of
Rich Druggist.
a Romance Brought to Light by the Filing
OF the VIII Of George C. Randall The
Typewriter in Deep Mourning.

When George G. Randall died suddenly
ten days ago few, if any, of his friends had
the least idea that a romance was woven
into the last few months of his life. Yet
such was the tact which, unexpectedly.
came to light on Monday last through the
ming OF his last will and testament.
synopsis OF which appeared in Yesterdays
CALL.
perusal Of this document showed that
WINE the testator was possessed of consider
aple property a very small fragment of it
was lett TO his relatives, and that after
lew minor requests the bulk or residue of
ms estate was left to his Intended wife.
MISS Bert Wallace. The singularity of this
proceeding might have escaped the attention
Oh the reporter who penned the notice had
moi accident thrown him into close compan-
iohsnip that night with two well-known
iheihoerS OIL the banking world and popular
ia'orites generally. They, in discussing
'ieir evening meal at downtown rotis-
oeiie' iouno many moment in the intervals
Oh tiie courses to elaborate for each others
ear Tue happenings which came under their
Ken uuring the day-the details of their
business being, properly, eschewed. Among
otner matters the Randall estate came up,
aho WIN IL the principal benefciary's name.
HE WAS INFATUATED.
another lucky Typewriter, by Jove"
was the exclamation of the more handsome
but less eorpuient of the bon vivants to his
less-lavored friend when the subject was
preached, and as the Colonel responded
win look of Interrogation Sam took the
cue. and poured into his willing ear the fol-
lowing story:
randall, poor fellow, was of sentimental
nature, though one not knowing the man
would hardly think So. He was thoroughly
infatuated with Miss Wallace. who, by the
way, Is the sten0grapher and type writer for
prominent insurance company on the
street. she, however, though esteeming
MIN as friend gave no encouragement TO
his advances. In fact, l believe her heart
was elsewhere, and that woman like, she
practically threw away the prospect OF
wealth and station to love the man of her
ch9lce. Ills reJecton-if he was rejected,
Tor 20 not know that that unpleasant tor
Eailty actually happened-hurt him badly.
ct, though he knew his love was not re-
turned, he sat down and made an heiress of
the woman who refused him. / believe that
his heart was broken, though, and that his
sudden death was due entirely to the dis
appointment"
DECLINED TO BE INTERVIEWED.
Following up this little bit of gossip, the
reporter yesterday visited the California In
Slli 1Oupdu OIIlce NDeTe MISS w al
lace is engaged. The young lady self Was
busiiy employed in getting out the cor
respondence at the time. and promptly but
very politely declined to say anything in
connection with her legacy.
From her co-labOrers aud officials of the
Gfhce 1t was learned that she is Il lady of the
greatest refinement, educated, and of
charming dispositlon-one, i'll fact, who
would shine in the best society. They say
that after the announcement of Mr.. Ran
dalPs death she felt his sudden end go keen
ly and WAS in such evident distress that the
company excused her from her duties She
remained away from business until Monday
last, and has ever since donned mourning
attire. In other respects she is unchanged
IN manner. the fact that she has BEEN unex-
pectedly presented with considerable ior-
tune making no difference whatever in her
strict attention to her Office duties She is
native of Santa Cruz, where her mother re-
sides, and where her brother, who Is also
beneficiary under the will, is engaged in the
drug business.
A LARGE ESTATE.
A gentleman who was seen later in the
day, aud who was particular friend of the
deceased druggist, said that the estimate
placed upon the estate in the petition for
probate OF the will was far below its actual
value. Why" said be. "a week before he
die! he was negotiating for piece of real
ests;e here aud made a bid Of $1,000 for it
in cash. I'll stake my reputation that the
estate is worth close upon $500, 600, and that
If the will stands Miss Wallace will fall in
for fully quarter of million.