The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-18
FINDINGS ARE in.
Murphy Heirs Are Ready
to Appeal.
Executors of the Kirkham Estate
File a Full Account-NewS of
Three Cities.

OAKIAND.-So far as the Superior Court of
Alameda County is concernec. these0nlest 10
tie will of Anna L. Murphy is concluded. The
formal decision, findings of fact and conelu-
sions of law were filed by Judge Hensbaw
yesterday.
The findings are in accordance with the de-
cislon previously rendered. Mrs Murphy Is
declared to have died intestate, because it was
found impossible 10 show which of the two
documents offered for probate constituted the
true will. The value of the property lefl ID
California by Mrs. Murphy is S466.7o3 rs.
The decision of the court necessarily re-
vok ed The powers of Victor II. Metcah as
administrator, aud it was thought probable
that Daniel T. Murphy would apply for letters
Judge Hensh aw yesterday afternoon issued an
order appointing Victor II. Metcalf and X. X.
Grayson as special administrators, with bonds
at $40, 1000.
The case is now in position for appeal, and
IL Is highly probable that such action Will be
taken.
The Kirkham Property.
Kate V. Kirkham, executrix, and Kirkham
Wright, executor, OF the VIII of the late Gen
eral Ralph w. Kirkham. tlledIa formal account
yesterday afternoon. The document shows
that property r, al and PERSONAL 10 the value
OF 500, 756 Is was received by them.
The household furniture was set down at a
valuation OF S6674; library at S21,l36; sew
enty bonds of Portland ias Company. $4,000;
400; 400 shares OF capital stock in the Bank OF
California, 100000; fifty shares capital stock
Union National Bank of Oakland, $4,000. and
100 shares stock Union Savings Bank, ST.
Among the items of expense are executors
commissions, SS757 so; George L. Wright, Tor
attorneys fees, $4,000.
An order of court for the immediate dlstrlDu-
tiou of The estate was asked for.
Muscle at the Marlborough.
Manager Cook of the Marlborough announces
that on Thursday night, April 10, the only
Sandow, tie strong man, will appear at the
tneaIer. This will be his only appearance be-
fore an Oakland audience. Seats will be on
sale to-day. With Sandow appear the marvel
Gus jordan family and splendid vaudeville
company.
play at the Macdunougn for one night. On this
occasion viii be introduced charming vocal
list, Miss IneZ Mecusker, who is said 10 be the
finest ballad singer now before the public.
President Rediugton.
The Board OF Education Monday night
elected Director Redington president for the
ensuing year.
When business was announced the order a
motion TO have the cigarette pledge circulated
in the schools. was lost.
The secretary announced the receipt OF
communication from the County Commission Of
the NJ idwlntrr FAIR extending an invitation TO
all school children 10 attend The fair on Alamo
da Comply day. Free transportation from the
foot of Market street Is promised the children.
The invitation was accepted and committee of
three was appointed TO wait on the director
general and ask for free admission for the chill
dren on that day.
active Army Men.
Preparations for the department encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic are
carried on with activity. Extensive decorating
will be done all over Tie city.
Grand Marshal Allen has completed prepare
tons for the great parade, and has appointed
his staff and brigade commanders. Tuesday IS
The day set for the parade. IL will be In four
brigades with the militia, Veteran Guard of
of PythIans, Sons of Veterans and q. A. T..
posts, Boys Brigade and prominent citizens in
line.
Mother and Daughter Warning. Zd
Mrs. Fanny H. Cakes is suing her mother,
Mrs. Margaret Carroll. To foreclOse mortgage
of $500 on property on Tnlrty-ninth street.
The case Is being tried before Judge Ellsworth.
Mrs. Carroll said on the stand that she was
sick al the time she gave the daughter the note
and supposed she was going 10 die. The note,
she said was secured by mortgage, but there
was nc consideration in exchange for the note.
Mrs. Carroll recovered her health aud then her
daughter brought suit.
Once 8 Burlesque Star.
Dr. .. D. Crowley. assisted by Drs. Adams
and Boyes. ampuiated the left leg OF Mrs. Joe
Dfeves of the San Leandro road yesterday.
Mrs. DieVes was at one time famous bur-
lesque actress, and has starred all over the
country. The present trouble is the result Of a
tall ten years ago. The operation was pet
formed at DIR. Crowley'S hospital.
Sues the city.
Margaret A. Cahl brought suit in the Su-