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The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVES YORKE'S BILLS
Takes Contrary Action to That of
Supervisors on Repairs to Btu
lninOuS PaYenlenfs

The Board OF Works yesterday
adopted resolution approving the
bills of F. NJ. Yorke & Co. for repair
ing bituminous pavements during Au-
gust and September, aggregating
$3.50 20 and S3727. The resolutions
were adopted to show that the work
was performed to the satisfaction of
the board despite the rejection of the
August demand by the Supervisors.
The company proposes to sue the last
named to compel payment of the de-
mands.
J. L. Flood was granted a permit to
construct an area under the side
walk on the Ellis-street front Of the
property Of the Flood estate at Ellis,
Stockton and Market streets.
The board ordered the closing of
Beach street from Laguna street and
westerly to the pueblo lands.
The board approved the plans for
an isolation hospital on Thirty-sev-
enth avenue South. and asked the Su-
pervisors for authority to erect the
building.
Miss E. Hawkins was assigned to
duty as stenographer in the main Of
fee at 500 per month.
Charles Bucket and o. F. Simpson
were appointed draughtsmen in the
City Architects office.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
Marsicano writs Argued.

Judge Sloss yesterday heard the ap-
plications of P. Marsicano for writs
of prohibition and mandate against
the Police Court and took the matters
under submission. The petitioner,
representing that he had been ar
rested several times as owner of the
house at 1929 Dupont street, used for
immoral purposes, seeks to prevent
the Police Court from trying the
charges in the order of filing the COM
plants, and to compel 1t to try the
last of the charges first. His attorney.
George D. Collins, argued that the Of
fense was a continuous one and could
not be split up into separate accusa-
tions and prosecutions He said that
his demand upon the Police Judge for
trial of the last case first had been de-
MED. Attorneys Kuhl and Hanley,
representing the Police Department,
would not concede that the offense
was continuous. and contended that
the petitioner could find other relief
by pleading prior conviction or ae-
quittal il tried on another case after
the first had been heard
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
WHITFIELD HOME
WITH HIS BRIDE
Millionaire'S Son, Who Mar
ried Young Actress, Seek
ing Peace With Family
FATHER NAY RELENT
Plea for an Allowance Is
Granted and Newly Welded
Pair Feel More Hopeful

George WhitteII, son of the we'll
known capitalist. whose infatuation for
Josie Cunningham, the actress, brought
upon him paternal wrath and who mar
rled the young woman recently in New
York city, has returned to San Fran
cisco with his bride and has already be-
gun to seek peace with his family. Mr.
ano Mrs. WhitteIl arrived from New
York several days ago and are occupy
ing apartments on Geary street
Young Whittell's departure from San
Francisco several months ago was at
tended with considerable speculation on
the part OF his friends as TO whether
he would abandon the pretty woman
who had been directly responsible for
the breach between himself and his
stern father 1t was no secret among
his friends that his trip TO Europe was
carefully planned by his father with
view Of disabusing his sons mind Of
intention Of marrying Miss Cunning
ham To safeguard against a matri-
lnonial alliance Ray Baker Of Oakland
as sent along with young Whittell as
a companion and from all accounts re-
oeived from Paris the pair had a gay
time in the French capital. Baker.
from time to time, reported 10 Whittell
ST that the sons infatuation for Miss
Cunningham was being rapidly di
minished-
Apparently, however. Baker, shrewd
as he is accredited with being. was de-
ceived by George WhittelI. for one day
the latter suddenly disappeared from
Paris and the next that Baker learned
Of his charge was that he had crossed
the Atlantic and had quietly married
Miss Cunningham in New York city.
Since then Baker has been in Paris re-
covering from a violent attack Of
chagrin-
When Mr.. and Mrs Whitten quietly
returned TO san Francisco a few days
ago the young husband called upon
several Of his friends for counsel, and
acting upon their advice, opened nego-
tiations with his parents for a recon
citation Just how far his effort has
progressed is not generally known, but
there is reason TO believe that the
father is preparing TO welcome his son
10 the family freside. According to ad-
missions made by young Whittell, his
pleas for an allowance have not been
ignored by his father and as evidence
Of this the son has exhibited wads of
paper money TO substantiate his claim
that his parent is not entirely relent-
less and viii soon issue orders TO the
family cook to kill the fatted calf and
festOon the California street mansion
with garlands.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

At time when much testimony
was looked for. and about a week in
advance of general calculations, the
contestant in the Dolbeer will case
yesterday announced the close Of his
case. There was surprise in Judge
Coffey's court. for it had been thought
that only the beginning was made in.
heiress. The proponents were some
what taken back. for they had not ex-
pected to begin the introduction of
testimony this morning 1t will pos
sibly take about four weeks for them
to present their case.
I The close of proceedings in behalf
Of the contestants was marked by an
offer of expert testimony Three ex-
perienced physicians gave it as their
opinion that in the hypothetical case
set forth by Attorney johnson the
person was of unsound mind
Miss Eta Warren, the chief bene
ficiary under Miss Dolbeer's will was
not present in court yesterday be-
cause of illness. This was her first
absence since the taking of testimony
began. Adolph Schander, the other
chief party in interest, did not appear.
being confined to his home with
rheumatism. He was represented by
his son and his daughter
Court opened with the deposition
of Gustav Scholer Coroner of New
York, which was read. His answer
that it would have been impossible
for person to fall out of the win
dow in the Waldorf-Astor Hotel, as
is contended Miss Dolbeer did, was
ruled out. Nor was the account of
his interview with Miss Warren when
he arrived on the scene of the fatality
allowed to reach the ears of the
jurors.
Then began the production of ex-
pert testimony on insanity. DR.. John
w. Robertson, superintendent of the
Iivermore Sanatorium. was first
called, and he was examined as to his
fexperience with mental and nervous
diseases.
Attorney Johnson read a long hy-
pothetical statement, wherein was re-
lated the contestants version of un-
toward events and conditions OF Ber-
tha NJ Dolbeer's life history that were
calculated to produce an unsound
mind. With this statement before
him DR.. Robertson expressed the
opinion that she was insane when she
made her will and when she met her
death. He was then led through a
detailed description of the symptoms
OF simple melancholia, which would
be his diagnosis Of case as pre-
sented.
Proponents did not cross-examine.
They contented themselves with OBJ
| jections TO the hypothetical questions
put by contestant. y What was set
! forth in If is evidently at variance
with the facts as the proponents for
the will expect to prove them.
DIR. F. w. Hatch, general superin-
tendent Of the State hospitals for the
insane, who had come down from
Sacramento to give his testimony,
answered, after hearing the hypothet-
ical question read. Il think she was
of unsound mind in April, when she
executed her will, and in July, when
she died"
DR.. D. c. Lustig, a local practi-
toner. gave the same opinion.
Neither of the doctors was cross-ex-
amined.
When the testimony of the doctors
had been ended Hiram Johnson an
nounced that the contestant was
ready to close. with the exception
of two dispositions that are on the
way from New York The testimony
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

as decided by the Supreme Court in
similar case as late as September 80,
and it was not therefore necessary to
proceed in the name of the people.
The accusation. was made and process
followed under sections 1853, 759 and
$50 of khe Penal Code
IF the process is defective" said
the Judge, the accusation is defec.-
tive"
Byington took exception to that
view and the Judge continued the
argument till this morning.
REBSTOCK FILES MOTION.
In the case of Rebstock, who Is
charged with violating the election law
by refusing while an inspector at the
primary election to administer the
oath to a voter whose vote was chal-
lenged. Attorneys O'Grady and New
burg filed q motion to set aside the
Indictment on numerous grounds.
Among them was the allegation that
the indictment was found without the
concurrence of twelve members of the
Grand Jury and the constitutional
ground that prior to the filing Of the
indictment the defendant against his
will was compelled to appear before
the Grand Jury and testify as a wit
ness against himself. An affidavit to
the same effect by the defendant was
also filed.
After argument 1t was agreed that
the evidence of Judge Sloss. be taken
to enable him to leave. The Judge
testified that on October 13 members
of the Grand Jury came into his court
and he was informed they had a COM
munication to make. The roll was
called and only ten answered. Fore
man Lilienfeld informed him that
three members were in the Grand Jury
room who had refused to come into
court. At the request OF Foreman
Lilienfeld he instructed the Sheriff to
bring the three jurors into court The
roll was again called and fourteen an
swered to their names. Thereupon the
foreman presented the indictment and
asked that it be placed on the secret
file.
The defendants attorneys claimed
they had the right to submit afhdavits
attacking the action of the Grand
Jury. Assistant District Attorney Fer
raj argued that if they had such
right then matter could be introduced
OF an extraneous nature which could
not be received by the court If they
had not the right they could not be
accused of committing perjury. Argu-
ment on this point was continued till
tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
MUST ESTABLISH ITS
CLAIMS TO FRANCHISES
United Railroads Called on TO Explain
Alleged Forfeiture of Privileges
by "Non-User."


The Supervisors Street Committee
yesterday considered resolution ask
ing the City Attorney to advise if the
franchise granted to the Central Rail-
way Company in 1879 has been for
feated by reason of the ''non-user" of
the road on East street from Market
to jackson, to Sansome, the curve at
Kearny and Post streets, Geary from
Stockton to Taylor, Post from Fill
more 10 Lone Mountain Cemetery,
Baker from Turk to Fell, thence to
Stanyan. Market from Turk TO Grant
avenue, thence to Post street, Market
from Bush to the city front, Pine from
Sansome to Market, Washington from
Sansome to East, Powell from Geary
TO Market Also as to whether the
United Railroads has forfeited it's
franchises on Twelfth street, West
Mission, Eddy from Powell to and
across Market, none of these having
been used; on Point Lobos avenue
from First avenue TO the city ceme-
terry, and has it any right to MAIN
tain the curves at Eighth
avenue and Fulton street and
Preside avenue and Cali
ifornia street. The resolution was
submitted by Z. P. f. Troy and the
committee decided to ask the United
Railroads if it claimed any Of the
franchises enumerated before submit
ting the matter to the City Attorney.
The committee took under advise
ment an ordinance requiring street
cars to be disinfected daily and
cleaned every forty-eight hours. 10
give the corporation chance to be
heard on the matter.
The committee recommended the
ordinance prohibiting the draining OF
oil from automobiles on the public
streets.
The committee explained TO the at
torney of Gray Bros. that their bills
for rental of street sweepers had been
rejected because the rate of $12 pei
day was considered exorbitant.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
In the Divorce Court.

Judge Murasky yesterday granted
a divorce to Mabel s.. Eddy from
Earle d, Eddy, a dentist, on the
ground of desertion. They were mar
ried in Nevada on May 6, 1900, and
nine days later the husband took his
departure. Judge SlQSs was satisfied
with Lucy NJ. Rice's proof that
Thomas e. Rice. soldier, had de-
serted her four years ago and an in
terlocutory decree was granted.
Suits for divorce were filed by Loretta
E. Garrow against William ]. Gar
row, neglect and cruelty; William
Shackleton against Emma Shackel-
ton, intemperance; Edward Hummel
against Helen Hummel, cruelty; Isa-
bella Marian Crawford against John
Jay Crawford. neglect.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
MelI-to.po Laundress pIes.

Catherine Lagrave, a laundress, 81
years old, was found dead in her bed
yesterday morning at 275 Clementina
street. She had been complaining for
several days Of pain in the region Of
the heart and it is likely that her
death was due to natural causes. Her
husband was absent from the city, but
returned last night The neighbors
informed Deputy Coroner Meehaa
that the couple had $4,000 in bank.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
THOMAS PAYS A FORTUNE
FOR DUTY ON SUGAR
lares Turned Into the Custom
House for q Single Cargo.

The second largest sum of money
ever paid at one time for a single
shipment of an article was paid to
Customs Cashier Perkins yesterday by
w. Ford Thomas on behalf of the
Western Sugar Refinery. The sum was
s1s2,2S7 10, being the duty on cargo
of sugar brought from Java by the
German steamship Germanicus. Sew
eral years ago, when the duty on sugar
was higher than it is now, Mr.. Thomas
broke all records by paying into the
more than 5000, 900 duty
on single shipment of sugar These
two payments hold the record.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
Reception Planned for Worthy Caus,

Seldom has a philanthropy gained
such momentum in so short time as
has the Girls Home of the Catholic La
dies Aid Society. On Friday evening
Mrs. B. Rankin Of s77 Post street will
open her home for a reception in
aid Of the new project, the direct object
of which is to- help furnish the new
Home for Girls. Mrs Rankin will be
assisted in receiving by bevy of
charming. young women, to each Of
whom the proposed home directly ap-
peals.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

At a meeting Of the board Of man
ayers Of the California Society of the
Sons Of the American Revolution last
evening the following were elected
members. w. ". Sanderson, Super
visor. Fred ". Williams. secretary
California Glove Company: Charles
H. Blinn, adjuster United States du-
ties
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
To Visit san Francisco

Without seeing the Diamond Palace would
be like visiting Europe without seeing Par
is 1t is a leading feature of San Francis
CO. and is the most beautiful jewelry
store in the world Visitors or purchas-
ers are equally welcome. 221 Montgom-
cry street, between Bush and Pine.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
Funeral Of Late Judge Rutledge.

SANTA ROSA. Nov 16.-The fu-
neral OF the-late Judge Thomas Rut-
ledge took place to-day from st. Roses
Church. The Rev. Father Cassin Of
ficiated.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

to be introduced during the presenta-
ton of the case for the defense is
that of Jessie O'Donnell and Bessie
Mason, employed in the Waldorf
Astoria, where Miss Dolbeer died.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

OUTHOUsES IN BAD CONDITION.-Scho
Directors Boyle and Altman yesterday visited
the Burnett School and found the condition or
the outhouses to be as bad as those OF the
Sheridan School. where the foundations had
Totted away to the imminent danger OF the
made once
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

FAN hats. 1904 .ust arrived. nobhief
thsn ever. Tom Dillon x Co. opp. Palace
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

WASHINGTON. Nov. 16.-General Crozier
chief ~ ordnance. IN his annual report recon-
mends the expansion of machine shops at Ma
Mia for the purpose OF repairing heavy parts
Of ordnance used in the islands
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
Sailor SWALLOWS Poison.

Harry Randes. a member of the
crew Of the schooner Abbie. commit
ted suicide last Tuesday night by swal-
lowing the contents OF a One-ounce
vial Of carboIic acid taken from the
medicine chest. The master. Captain
j. p. Larsen. who had been ashore.
found him dead in his berth yester-
day morning. Randes had been drink
ing TO excess for several days. He
was a native OF Finland. as years old.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
society Adds New Members.

When you want good printing see Edward
Knowles Co.. - Second ST. near Market
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
The Black PluneS
at Nearly Half Price

Are making big stir this week.
If you will buy plume to-day we
will put it on your hat free and
make your saving greater yet This
Hale millinery store is doing all it
can to give you cause to think of
it whenever you think of hats.
P1umes at 5sc-For 10-inch ones. up TO
S3.25 for beautiful black plumes IS
inches long.
And we have grouped large number
of Ready-to-Wear Hats, splendid
styles, different shapes; not all col
ors in every shape but all colOrs in
the lot. Regular $500 hats to-day at
S1.25,
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

Red Eyes and Eyelids. granulated Eye
lids and other Eye troubles cured by Mu-
rine Eye Remedy Murine doesn't snlart.'
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
Candle Shades 25C

On the bargain table to-day, main
floor.
The Shades at 25c-Are regular soc
and 60c values, fancy shapes and de-
signs. in pink. red. canary and Nile
green
The Candles at 2c-Are fancy twisted
candles. in pink, red, Nile green and
white.
They add a finish to the table or the
room every woman is seeking and will
be glad to pay less for.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

The trial was drawn out and the pc
riOd OF WescOtt's suspension has abOuz
expired.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17

Many Mothers administer Piso's Cure
when their children have spasmodic Group
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
ADVERTISEMENTS.

WE ARE FULLY PREPARED TO
FILL ALL THANKSGIVING
ORDERS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-07
ATTACKED HIM WITH AXE.
\ Bad Negro Resents Another's Giving
Him Away to Officers.
lsnecinl to News and OhserverN

Especial to News and Observer)
Greensboro, n. c.. Aug. Ga few
weeks ago, Jack billiard. bad negro,
escaped from Wentworth jail, and
reward of $40 was offered for his cap
cure. Yesterday morning Turner
Iolderby, who keeps a negro restau-
ant on East Washington street IN
formed Policeman Jeffries that Jack
vas in Greensboro. and had been
hanging around here for a week or
more studying mischief. The con-
yict's usual place of rendezvous was
indicated. and officers at once went
o look him up. They soon ran
lcross him on a side street, but the
convict, seeing the officers, eVaded
hem and escaDed.n In about three
hours after this. while Turner was
oOking after patrons in his reStau-
rant, man entered the door With a
dig axe. 1t was Jack billiard, and
0efore Turner could get away, Jack
accusing him of telling the offers of
his presence, made a lick at him with
he axe. Turner threw up his arm
o protect his head, and by that means
10 doubt saved himself from death.
rs it was, his head was badly bruised
md his arm broken. Dil!ard did not
Wait to strike again, but ran out the
back way, and has not been seen since.
The axe he used is in charge of the
police, and his victim is in charge
Of the doctors.
United States District Attorney Hol-
ton was here yesterday, and incident
lily heard that the property on West
Market street adjoining the Banner
warehouse could be bought. walked
lround with a friend and took look
1t it. Within another half hour he
lad closed a trade for the building,
giving $4,000 for it.
Deputy Sheriff B. e. Jones. left last
light for Houston, Va. to bring back
r. A. Caldwell. who. n few months
lgo, it is alleged, came 20 Greensboro
md without representing any COM
oany whatever, began selling insur-
lnce. Caldwell was tried and con-
victed for the offense and sent to the
county roads for two years, but eS~
capel after serving two months.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-07
Excursion to Wilmington via SeabOarG
Air Line HWy, AUG. 10th-11th.

The Seaboard's annual Raleigh Will
mington excursion, August 10th-11th
promises to be the greatest outing OF
the season, giving. as it does, every.
one an excellent opportunity to visi;
NVilm'' gton North Cardinals great
seaport town, and Wrightsville, with
it's delightful sea breezes and unex.
celled fishing.
Train Will leave Raleigh promptly
at a. M, arriving a Wilmington
p m same day. On the return trip
train leaves Wilmington at 80 p. m.
arriving at Raleigh at midnight. al
law ne ample time fer everyone t.
visit all the points of interest in his
toric old Wilmington, and also time
to run down to Wrightsville on the
electric cars, and enjoy the attractions
of this popular resort.
For further informal ton. as to this
trip, apply TO Mr.. G. II. Gatts. Travel
ing Passenger Agent, or to Mr.. H. A
Morson City Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Seaboard Air Line Railway.
Raleigh, and same will be cheerfully
furnished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-08-07
MRS. T.. G.. DAVIS DEAD.
\ Woman Of Lovely Christian Charac-
ter Who VIII be Sadly Missed.

Especial to News and Observer
Henderson, n. c., Aug. G.-Mrs. e.
t. Davis, one of Henderson's most in
ellectual. patriotic and dearly believe"
aides, died at her home here at hall
)ast nine o'clock this morning. she
vas of lovely Christian character anC
great favorite here socially and was
lctive in all good works. she was
resident of the Vance County Chap'
er of Daughters of the Confederacy
ecretary of the Whitmel Bloul'
chapters of Daughters of the Amer
AN Revolution, secretary of the st
Mary's School Raleigh" Guild mere,
| member of the Colonial Danes ana
Kings Daughters. A good ana use
.ul woman has gone to her reward
She leaves a devoted HUSBAND arc
our sons, besides many relatives an"
friends in this and other States Wht
Will learn of her death with deep SOY
row .xA.