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The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
MRS. NETTIE r. CRAVEN.

placed on file shows, as far as the plead
ings in this matter are concerned. that
the petitioner is the widow of the late
James G. Fair; that she is entitled to an
allowance from decedent's estate. and has
a legal interest in such estate" said Mr.
Foote. "All we now ask on behalf of this
petitioner. who is, as / have before said
admittedly the widow of the decedent as
far as the pleadings are concerned, is an
opportunity to come into court and prove
her claim. 1t is strange that these gentle
men who represent the executors are so
, bitter in their opposition to our applca-
ton, and l am surprised mat Mr.. Mitch
ell, whose standing at the bar is unques-
toned. should so poise his lance and lead
this host of our opponents. He should
say, as the representative of the exc
cutors, if this is the widow of the late
James G. Fair let her come into court and
prove her claim and thereby establish to
all the world that he is a believer and
supporter Of eternal justice. How can the
right of this woman to come into court
and prove her claim affect the executors
lions will still be left for their enjoyment
even though they must turn the profits
to other channels, if. indeed this will is
not tried and found wanting when we pro-
duce our proofs. We are also confronted
with the application of Mr.. Heggerty for
a continuance in this matter until the Su-
plSlllc NOuIL mas pdSSeu Oll llle SOuiIuIleSS
of Judge Slacks decision holding the
trust clause of no effect, illegal, null and
void. We do not stand by Judge Slack's
decision, nor by the ultimate decision
which may be rendered in this case. We
stand by this womanS rights; we care
nothing for past decisions: it is to the fu-
ture that we have turned our eyes
1T is within our knowledge also that
other wills are in the possession of the
executors Of this estate and that it has
been said that in event the will, the trust
clause of which is now under consdera-
ton by the Supreme Court, is disposed of
and set aside by the court another will be
filed and so on until will is produced
the test of the law. 1t might also surprise
the executors of this estate to hear that
perhaps we have other wills in our pos
session, but we do not propose TO use
them. | will now state upon this point at
this time for the instruction of all con-
cerned, that IL another will is produced
for probate the party presenting such
testament will be arrested and pros
ecuted to the extent of our feeble ability
for not producing 1t for probate within
thirty days, as provided by law.
LAS before, / will again say that we
stand by this womans rights and will see
this matter through to the end. We have
distinct recollection of the manner in
Fair. nv client, was turned into an euui-
table case by Judge Slack and an advisory
jury impaneled to hear the issues. We
also recollect that we had eight of that
jury against four and we also recollect
that Judge Slack repudiated the judgment
Of the majority of that body and decided
with the minority. Hence we care not for
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
TAMMANY DAY.
Red Men of Local Tribes Celebrate
the Eve Thereof by Programme
and Dance

To-day Tammany day. is the holiday
of the Improved Order of Red Men in the
United States, and in every city where
there are tribes of this order it is usually
observed by some kind of celebration.
Last night, the eve of the day, was OBJ
served by the Red Men of this city by an
entertainment and dance given in Native
Sons Hall, the proceeds to be turned
over to the fund that IS being raised to
build home for INDECENT Red Men The
following was the programme of enter
tainment
Overture, orchestra, Professor Weisel; fancy
dances, Little Ovita original sleight of hand
(wthout the aid of paraphernalial, Professor
Henry; soprano solo, Because of Thee" Nine.
Waltz; overture. Stars and Stripes or
chestra; recitation, F. Cooke Caldwell; My
Own Dearest Boy" Master George Kroger. ac-
companed by ]. W. Mckenzie; violin solo, Ben
Tuttle. accompanied by Miss Jennie Tuttle;
Bring Back My Boy to Me- H. n. Calender,
accompanied by J. w Mckenzie; fancy parasol
dance Annetta Atkinson
The officers of the association that have
charge of securing a home are S. Gold
man, president; j. Fonzer. vice president
and S. Berel, secretary. These, with Fred
B. Swan, M. Kramer, August Rudolph
and F. Brady, are the committee of ar
rangements, with John w. O'Neil as floor
manager.
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iects stated are: The investigation of pub
lie and private institutions for the care
of women and children who solicit aid
from the public on the pretext Of charity:
to Investigate abuses of guardianships Of
children. and to investigate intelligence
offices. The resolutions also declare the
belief that the home for the feeble-minded
has been used for the reception of men,
women and children who cannot be
classed under that head and are not eli
gible; that its purposes have been grossly
misused and that it is filled with persons
the State has no right to care for.
After deciding TO incorporate as soon as
the necessary papers could be prepared
the society adjourned to meet next
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at room
16. Sherman block northeast corner Of
Clay and Montgomery streets, when 1t is
hoped definite plans for the society's work
will be submitted.
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several saloon keepers visited police
headquarters and asked for an explana-
ton of the action of the head of the de-
partment. They were told that they
would have to obey the law or suffer the
consequences.
The Chief is determined in this mat
ter" remarked one of Lees lieutenants
CLOSED rooms in saloons don't go any
more"
Evidently thinking that Lees meant to
suppress the back-room traffic. the sa-
loon-keepers notified their fellow-dealers
in liquor. and it was agreed among them
that inasmuch as the law was imperative
they would disobey the order of the head
of the Police Department
This is another of Lees periodical
bluffs remarked one of the indignant
saloon-keepers. I'VE have already con
tributed a sufficient sum of money to
fight the ordinance in the courts and con-
fdently expect to win. A similar attempt
was made some years ago to suppress
back rooms in connection with saloons,
but it signally failed. AS soon as an ar
rest OF saloon-keeper for violating the
ordinance is made we intend to make a
test case of it. and expect a verdict in
our favor The law is dead letter and
is unconstitutional, as will be shown at
the proper time
Notwithstanding that the saIoon-keep-
ers regard the action of the Chief of
Police as a joke, many of them, rather
than suffer being arrested, at once pro-
ceeded to comply with the law. The pa
trolmen in the various parts of the city
last night visited the various saloons on
their respective beats and made careful
inspection of the 'refreshment parlors,
as some of the bonfaces call them.
Wherever they found that the law was
being violated they took the name of the
proprietor and forwarded it to their re-
spective captains A particularly asgrac
waiting case of absolute independence Of
the ordinance is being sought for and
when found the proprietor of the. saloon
will be arrested and the consutuuonanty
of the ordinance tested
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
A Bunch of Small Fires.

There were three small fires within a ra-
dius of very few blocks between the
hours of and II last night. The first.
from box % at $50 was for a burning
chimney at Il TAYLOR street No damage
sounded from box 45. The fire was in the
three-story frame dwelling at 595 Geary
pied by Mrs j. Thompson as a rooming
house The fire was caused by sparks
from a chimney and the loss will amount
to about S400. Alarm from box rs at 10 SO
was for the two-story frame building at
% Seventh street. owned by G. McManus
and occupied by Mrs. E. Nickery. Cause,
coaloil lamp; loss nominal. The depart
ment was also called out on a still alarm
at 15101a Powell street The damage was
about $40; cause unknown.
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WANDERED OVER THE HILLS
Catherine Hayes Found After Much
Suffering and Exposure.

Catherine Hayes an old and slightly
demented woman, aged .72 years, was
found last night by Police officer Frank
Kenville at the Halliday ranch on Cres-
cent avenue. where she wandered from
her home at 905 Buchanan street.
The old lady left the home of her son,
John Hayes. on Wednesday afternoon and
started out not knowing where she was
going. Her absence was reported to the
police. and Captain Gillen instructed his
division to keep a lookout for her, This
they did with the result that at 9
O'Clock last night Kenvile telephoned in
for the patrol wagon from the Six-mile
House.
The woman was found lying at the
foothills. where she had remained over
the preceding night devoid of any COW
erng save a thin calico dress Kind
neighbors had in the meantime provided
her with refreshment while the officer
was making preparations for her transit
to the Seventeepth-street station, where
she was met by her son, who took her to
his home in a carriage Her mental con-
dition is such that she could not tell her
name or where she lived.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
A PLAYHOUSE
PROPOSED FOR
PALACE HOTEL
May Take Definite
Shape.
MANAGEMENT CONSIDERING IT
PLENTY OF ROOM IN THE BIG
CARAVANSARY.
If the Theater Is Constructed It Will
Be the Most Commodious and
Best Equipped West
of Chicago.
MANAGEMENT CONSIDERING II
PLENTY OF ROOM IN THE BIG
CARAVANSARY.

The theater- going people of San Fran
cisco will be pleased with the announce
ment that the construction of a theater,
in the Palace Hotel is being considered by
the owners of the caravansary. The prop
osition has been under discussion for
some days and while favorably consid-
cred by those interested, as yet no def
mite plans have been entertained.
There are many reasons why such
new playhouse might be very popular and
the most extensively patronized in San
Francisco, and the managers of the place
seem willing TO give the proposition thor
ough consideration, with a result, per-
haps. that they will commence the con-
struction of the theater in a short time.
Two suggestions for its location have
been made. The first is that it occupy
the space now known as the Maple room,
and the second that it be placed on the
Market street side. in either the present
dining room or where some of the stores
have been given space.
Should the first plan be adopted an en-
trance will be built on the Jessie street
side, the patrons will also have the adj
vantage of the court driveway in wet or
Wintry weather. If the Market street To-
cation is found to be the most feasible
the entrance will lead on to the main
street of the city. When seen last night
Colonel Kirkpatrick said:
THE proposition is quite feasible. We
have it under consideration. but as yet
it has assumed no definite shape. Should
we attempt it, our intention is to make
it the handsomest theater west of Chi
cago. and no expense will be spared in it's
construction. At present [ cannot estt-
mate what its cost would be. Such a
thing would depend solely on the material
used in its decoration. In size it would
be larger than the Columbia
1--WE recognize the great advantages to
be gained by building a playhouse in con-
nection with this hotel It's convenient
and its seat in the heart of the city is an
other. Since the burning OF the Baldwin
Theater the hotel patrons of San Fran
hotel and if our plans mature the bill will
be filled. ="
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
LEES WANTS
TO REWARD HIS
BOSOM FRIEND
Names Joe Dunno as
Prices Successor.
NEEDS A LEGAL ADVISER
THE OTHER COMMISSIONERS
NOT FAVORABLE.
The Appointment of the New Lieu
tenant Is Continued for Two
Weeks-The Scheme Likely
to Fail.
NEEDS A LEGAL ADVISER
THE OTHER COMMISSIONERS
NOT FAVORABLE.

The failure of the Police Commissioners
to appoint a successor to ex-Lieutenant
Price, who was disrated some time ago
by the Police Commissioners, is a source
of considerable speculation to the mem
bers of the department There are sew
eral deserving sergeants of police who
aspire to be Prices successor, but for
some reason the Commissioners have thus
far been unable to agree on man for the
position.
From reliable source it is learned that
Chief Lees favors Joe Dunno, ex-Deputy
District Attorney and present secretary
of the Board of Health, for the place,
Dunno is on very friendly terms with the
head of the department, being his legal
adviser and almost constant companion
When the new charter was being formed
Lees endeavored to have a clause insert
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
CLOSED ROOMS
IN ALOONS ARE
NOW PROHIBITED
Police to Enforce the
Ordinance.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN
CHIEF OF POLICE REsURRECTs
AN OLD LAW.
The Proprietors Regard His Action as
a Joke, but Are Nevertheless
Preparing Themselves
for Test Case.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN
CHIEF OF POLICE REsURRECTs
AN OLD LAW.

The police intend to vigorously prose-
cute saloon-keepers who persist In defy
ing the law relative to maintaining back
rooms in connection with their places of
business. There IS an old law on the statute
books, which has become obsolete, which
makes 1t misdemeanor to maintain pri-
vate rooms with closed doors in a saloon.
Evidently determined to suppress the
back-room trade of saIoon-keepers, Chief
Lees has resurrected the old ordinance,
and he says he intends to vigorously en-
force it. Last evening he sent copies of
the law to the several captains of the
police, with instructions to enforce it. AS
a result every member of the department
was informed of his determination and
were collectively ordered to carry out the
instructions.
Shortly after Lees edict went forth
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
Broke Roth Legs

Thomas Fry, an employe of the Bass
Heuter Company, was thrown from his
wagon while driving along Geary street.
near First avenue, yesterday afternoon.
and sustained a fracture of the right foot
and of the left leg below the knee He
was conveyed to the Receiving Hospital,
and after his injuries were attended to
he was taken to his home at COS Fran
cisco street.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
Mercbants, Association Election.

A special meeting of the members of
on Monday evening. May p, in the Acad-
the purpose of electing board of direc-
ing committee has presented nj do1bf the follow fol
cepted: A. S. Baldwin, Wallace. Brad
ford, Charles Bnndschu, ,5ndF ANDREW NJ Da-
Us, F w pohFmannb p JoEeBIh KaI B Baniai GFaRt T
KeIlv I1e1 Edward B. Pond. John E. Quinn,
Hugo Rothschild, w r: Sherwood, Frank
7 Svmmes and Rolla V. Watt.
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Sergeant Donovan Bitten.

Sergeant Donovan was severely bitten
in the hand yesterday afternoon by John
Barbeta, who was engaged in fight with
Joseph Martin in the Chinatown portion
of Washington street. The sergeant was
separating the combatants at the time
Barbeta was charged at the California
street station with mayhem, and Martin
with disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
MESSENGER BOYS STRIKE.
Walk Out Because Their Favorite
Sergeant" Is Dismissed the
Seruina

The messenger boys of the San Francis
co District Telegraph Company went on a
strike at noon yesterday in the branch
office Of the company on Sutter street,
neara Kearny., Manager Ackerman dis
charged Nick Carter, who had been in
charge of the office, and the messengers
walked out to the number of twelve
Charles Haven was installed as ser
geant," as the head man is called. The
strike was of short duration Five of the
boys returned to work within an hour the
places of the others being filled tempo
rarilV
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
In the Divorce Court.

Victoria A. Campbell has been granted
a. divorce from Martin r. Campbell on the
ground of desertion Jane Evans secured
a Judgment divorcing her from her hus-
band, Edward Evans. The decree was is
sued on the ground of failure to provide
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
The Pun Rotisserie.

The wel-known Pup Rotisserie, y. IA
and 16 Stockton street, wishes to inform
the general public that from the 1st of
May, 1S99 their celebrated dinners will be
served. with wine, for 81. Lunches with
wine, rs cents.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-12
T MD nav

LAMP DAY.
Some articles cut so per cent.
Some articles cut so per cent.
ODDS AND ENDS, HALF PRICE.
GREAT AMERICAN IMPORTING TEA CO.
Stores Everywhere.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01
Beats the KlOnilIkn.

MT. A. c. Thomas, of Marysv file Tex, has found a more valuable dis covery than has ret been made in the, Klondike. For years he suffered nn- told agony from consumption, accom- panied be hemorrhages and was absolutely cured by Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He declares that gold is of little value in comparison with this marvellous cure; would have it, even if It cost a hundred dollars bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and lung affections are positively cured by Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con- sumption. Trial bottles free at Gonder & Co. Drug Store. Regular size soc and $lOO. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01
The Sure La GrIpDe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady, if you will only get the right remedy. You are having pain all through your body, yonr liver Is out of order, have no appetite, no lie or ambition, nave bad cold, in fact are completely used up. Electr c Bitters is the only remedy that will give you prompt and sure relief. They act directly on your Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tcne up the whole system and make you feel like new being. They are guaranteed to cure or price refunded. For Sale at Gonder < Co. Drug Store, only 50 cents per bottle.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01

Mrs. Webster Street accompanied
 her husband to Yuma and IS stopping at the s. P. hotel
 Geo. Southwell of Pal)mas is in Yuma this week serving his country upon the trial jury.
 Ward Priest of La Fortuna is at tending court here this week, being one of !he trial jurors.
 Recorder Marvin has heen suffering with an attack of the grippe, but is now able to be around.
 Assistant United States Attorney Bennitt is in Yuma this week in at tendance upon court.
 c. J. Holmes, court reporter, accom- panied Judge. Street from Phoenix and is stopping at the $. F.. hotel.
 c. L. JoSselyn, q business man of San Diego, who has been in Yuma the past week left yesterday for New York.
 Mrs. W. H. Barnes came in Thurs day from Tucson to join her husband who is here in attendance upon court
 The board of supervis rs met in re- gular session on Thrrsday and opened bids and awarded contracts for the various county supplies.
 10 Crosby and party passed through Yuma Thursday en route to Phoenix with ? bunch of horses for M. Srofeld The horses were driven overland from Los Angeles.
 Probate Judge Frank last Monday issued q marriage license and per- formed the ceremony which made W. i o Huson and Miss Amanda Rappet of FOrtuna man and wife.
 J. F. Notthusch, the efficient post master at Palomas, Ina been in town this week serving on the grand jury. MT. Nottbusch is an old printer by trade and feels at home around a news paper office.
 Dan D. Lncid, member of the re- 'ent grand jury, made this office two 'r three pleasant calls. Mr. Lucid is m old newspaper man from Montana md Idaho, but has now turned his lttentiOn to mining and is interested n the Harqua Hala dist rict. The work on the g. " is progress ng rapidly. The difficulty which temporarily suspended work last week as been adjusted and the work will ( Ow be pushed to completion. The t re will extend up Main street as far i S Third. Q D. A. Lindley of the firm of Lindley , Co.,, of Sacramento, has been here ( his week attending to business before ( he district court. MT. Lindley's firm among the leading of California and 2 le members of the firm rank among u lP best business men of the state. MT. indley is extensively interested in the " ila valley, and has great faith in the il tnre of this SC ,tiOn. A
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01

The following is clipped from the
 local columns of the MeSa Free Press
 -"Mr. D. Al. Rio fdan, now of Tucson
 and MT. D. c. Baker, of Yuma, paid
 a visit to Mesa Tuesday In company
 with Dr. Sabin and a Press represent
 ative, they spent the afternoon in
 taking look over the valley. Both gentlemen were delighted with th's immense Mesa country, its broad acres g of grain and alfalfa, it's herds of fat cattle. its beautiful landscapes and it's cozy homes, and they predict bright
 future for this great country. They
 may be counted on to return"
 General Thomas J. Butler and wife stopped over one day ip Yuma th1s
 week on their way to Los Angeles for visit. The general is an old-timer having entered the territory in 1874. He was for five terms territ, rial treas urer, and has always been prominent in public affairs. General Butler is q man of pleasing address and stands high la the estimation of his fellow citizens. He claims Prescott as his home but says he has lived a migratory life lately, with the exception of about four months of last winter in Wash ington, D. C., where the indictment weather kept him housed up contin- uously.
 Deputy Sheriff Abran Moline was last Friday shot in the foot during fight with horse thieves. The thieves had gathered up bunch of horses around the vicinity of Agua Caliente and Gila Bend and started to Mexico. Moline with posse overlook them near the Sonora line fight ensued with the above result. The thieves were captured and Judge Baxter of Aqua Caliente held them for the grand jury. MT. Moline came to Yuma last Saturday and had his injured foot at tended to, which is progressing very favorably. Many reports of horse and cattle stealing in that dis -rict, come to hand and such seems to pc recognized industry.
 What People Say about Hoods Sar- Is that 1t cures when all other emedles fail. Therefore you should ake Hoods Sarsaparilla in preference ' O all others. '
 Hoods Pills cure biliousness. Mailed ! or D cents by c. I. Hood & Co.,. lowell, Mass.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which MT
 John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as ft flows "I was in most dreadful condition.
 My skin was almost yellow. eyes sun ken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides. no appetite-gradn ally growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. For tnnately, a friend advised trying Electric Bitters,' and to my great .ov, and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement l continued theIr use for three weeks, and am now a well man: know they s,ved my lie and robbed the grave of another victim" No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at Gonder & Co.'S. Drug Store.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01
Still More COunterfeiting.

The Secret Servlce has unearthed another band of counterfeiters and secured large quantity of bogus pills, which are % cleverly executed that fhe average person wruld never sus- pect them of being spurious. Things of great value are always selected by rOuntt rfeiters for imitation, notably the celebrated Hostetter Stomach Bitters, which has many imitators but no equals for indigestion. dyspepsia, constipation. nervousness and general debility. The Bitters sets things right in the stomach, and when the stom- ach is in good order it makes good blood and plenty of it. In this man. ner the Bittprs get at the seat Of strength and vitality, and restore vigor to the weak and facilitated. Beware of counterfeiters when buying.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-04-01
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity shoul! be sup piled with every means possible for it's relief. It Is with pleasure we publish the following: "This is to certify that l was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of the best physicians in our city and all to no avail. Dr. Bell, our druggists, recommended Electric Bitters; and after taking two bottles, 1 was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. 1 am gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky"
 Sold by Gonder & Co. Druggist.