The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-13
Each Has a Candidate and the
Court Must Cast the
Die.
SAID TO FAVOR NUsBAUMER.
Judge Greene Is Placed in an
Awkward Position at This
Time.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, !


half-million dollar trust left by the late
Dr. Merritt for the benefit of his nephews.
According to the terms of the trust,
should the trustee die, the two nephews
shall choose his successor and their choice
must be ratified by the court. In case of
no agreement being reached either of
them may name man with the consent
OF the court. The position of trustee
entails no work, but produces an income
in fees estimated at about 500 month.
James Merritt has named as his choice
Nj. I. Dusinbury, his father-in-law, and
would like the Judge of the Probate Court
to indorse his choice.
Fred Merritt would like to see either Ed
Rackett or Thomas Dargie appointed.
Thomas Dargie is brother-in-law to Fred
Merritt, and Edward Hackett, it is said,
has already done very well out of the Mer-
rift estate in connection with litigation
caused over the interests of Mrs. Garcelon.
1t is reported that Hackett has received
over $4,000 in business from the estate,
and James Merritt's friends think he has
enough.
No compromise has yet been effected,
and it is not likely that there will be one,
as both sides are determined if possible to
have their man recognized.
To-day Fred Merritt, seeing that neither
of MS men would be accepta BILE, named
Emil Nusoaumer as his choice. AS Judge
Greene is in charge of the probate di-
vision the case Will probably come before
him next Monday, when the choice of
trustee will be MADE. 1t is reported that
he looks with favor on the appointment of
hot ba mill Igvv
Fred's choice.
This story has stirred up the wrath of
the friends of James Merritt, who openly
declare that ii Nusbaumer is appointed it
will be suggestive of politics.
The desire shown to be the successor of
Captain Knowles is very widespread and
there are. other candidates than those men
toned, as the position is regarded as a
sinecure.
Officers Chosen.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 12.-Athens
ParIor No. 1876, n. s. G. w, at its seminar
nuaI election had a most exciting contest,
which resulted in choosing the following
officers: Past president B. II. Ollinger;
president, c. D. Maloney; first vice-presi-
dent, L. a. Hinman; second vice-presi-
dent, w. E. Farno; third vice-president,
J. n. Fogarty; financial and recording
secretary, W. E. Dean; treasurer, A. B.
Cham pion; marshal, G. H. Green; sur
geons, Drs. Huntington and Byron.
The installation will take place the first
Tuesday In July, and Is to be followed
with banquet.
Regular Traffic.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 12.-The Cali
fornia Railroad inaugurated its regular
electric service over the road from Ala
media to Laundry Farm tonight with
special train containing the officials, news.
paper representatives and specially invited
guests to the mum DER of nearly 100.
Beginning at 1925 tomorrow and every
half hour thereafter trains will leave the
tidal-canal bridge at Park street, Alameda,
for Laundry Farm, returning up to $3.50
each evening.
HOnored by Many.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 1.-THE rooms
of Mrs. Blake-Alverson were thronged
with friends this afternoon and evening to
congratulate her on having attained her
sixtieth birthday. The decorations were
beautiful and interesting, as many souve-
Mrs of her career were TO be seen. A tri-
color scarf she wore while singing in the
Harrison campaign was prominently dis
played with flag presented by the trium-
plant Republicans at the close of the
campaign.
Answered the Call.
OAKLAND, CAL, June r. - Captain
George Harrington, well-known resident
of East Oakland, has answered the last
rollcall. He was at one time interested in
the Coos Bay coal mines, and was quite
extensively engaged in the shipping bust
ness. He was native of Vermont aged
"A and leaves a widow. The funeral takes
place from the family residence, corner
Ninth avenue and East Fourteenth sire ct,
tomorrow at 1880 o'clock.
Wants Comfort.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 12.-Edward
McCauIey has brought suit for $4,000
against J. Il. Crooks, r. Mills A. Sidney
Jones and Mary Styles, co-partners under
the name of the San Ramon Warehouse
Company, for the death OF his father. He
claims the death resulted from a fall
caused by defective support in the ware
house giving way and as a result he was
deprived of a fathers comfort, support
and protection
Lottery Dealer Con victed.
- OAKLAND. CAL, June 12.-The jury in
the case of Hen Wong, the Chinese lottery
dealer returned a verdict OF guilty In
short order. The attempt OF the China
mans attorney to besmirch the character
and official conduct OF Ofhcer GURUS dld
not result very successfully Tor the dealer.
They were given all the time necessary to
produce witnesses, but failed to do so.
The Third One.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 12-The third
prison ma rage this week in this city oc-
Cured at the City Hall to-day. Miss Flora
Saviie OF sos Fourth street and w. ID.
Rauch of $50 Fifth street, age 20 and IL
respectively, were the most deeply inter
ested Cnes. The lady lad him arrested,
charged with her delicate condition, and
10 escape prosecution he agreed to marry
her
Camp Meeting Services.
OAKLAND, CAL, June 1.-THE camp
meeting at Beulah Park, under the direc-
ton of Charles n. Crlttenton, the capital
ist, Rev. B. Cassadine and Charles S.
Morton, is proving very interesting and
helpful to all who attend. Wednesday
night the services continued all through
the night, not closing until sunrise.
Lyon Posts Restoration.