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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
KIND DOMESTIC
FREES BURGLAR
Surprised Marauder's Hard
Luck Yarn Wins Sympathy
of CredulOuS HOuSemaid
ALLOWS A THIEF TO GO
Boy Sees a Man Trying to
Break Into Home and Eff
fects a Speedy Capture
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
Ills Broadway, March 8.
Touched by the plea of a burglar
employed by Fred P. Cutting at 142O
Harrison street allowed the surprised
intruder to- depart before she realized
that he was a very daring daylight
thief who had packed up a lot of the
Cuttings family silverware prepara-
tory to fleeing with it. The meeting
between girl and burglar occurred yes
terday afternoon Not until to-day
We're the police notified
To the detectives the servant said
the man had made sucn plea she
could not find the heart to call the
police He had said he was starving
and suffering from consumption and
that arrest would kill him. The de-
tectives took a description of the thief
and said a few things mentally about
the case.
Quite different was Manuel MOnreals
action last night, when he saw a man
try TO raise a window and enter the
rear of the Monreal house at 269 Ninth
street. Though Manuel is only II years
old, he pluckily called TO his sister
who telephoned for the police. The
man, however. fled. Young Manuel ran
after him and captured the fugitive
with the help of Citizens T. A. SOgdon
and r. Clark The prisoner. William
@. Bond, was sent to the City Prison
by PatrOlman Cockerton. Bond said
he was employed at the American
House. He was identified by Monreal
and his sister.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
A RICH
PIECE OF LAND
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
Ills Broadway, March 8.

111S Broadway, March 8.
new tack was taken to-day by the
heirs of the estate of William Dove
to gain possession of a valuable piece
of real estate at Tenth street and
Broadway held by the Blake Moffitt
estate. William Dove, son of the man
who originally owned the land was
granted letters of administration on his
fathers estate to-day by Judge Greene.
He thereupon instituted suits of eject
ment against the tenants of the prem
ises as the administrator of the es-
tate.
fine legal point has been raised in
regard to the ownership of the land.
Mr.. Dove Sr. died In 1862 His widow,
without probating his estate, sold the
property after her marriage to a man
named Armstrong. There were four
children, whose interest in their faith
er's estate was entirely overlooked, and
1t is the eldest son who has now asked
to be appointed administrators of the
estate and seeks to assert title to a
piece of realty valued at about $50 900
which has been an asset of the Blake
estate for more than a quarter of a
century.
The point made by Colonel T. v.
Eddy. attorney for Dove, is that no
legal title could have passed from Mrs.
Armstrong to the Blakes to this piece
of property. Adverse possession, he
says, could not cut any figure in the
present case, as there is no adverse
possession of a dead mans estate That
estate was never probated. Mrs Arm
strong, as the widow, had an interest
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09

in the estate, but the most she could
have done was to deed her interest
whatever it might have been.
The property is piece with 75-foot
frontage on Broadway and 100 feet on
Tenth street. The suits filed this aft
ernocn run against the California Oil
Burner Company, Roberts & Tower
the Oakland Home Company, James A
Jones and Alexander Hirschberg, be-
sides heirs of the Blake estate.
A former petition to have the grand
son of Dove appointed administrators OF
the estate was denied by Judge Hall.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, March S.-The follow
ing marriage licenses were issued by
the County Clerk to-day: Paul Kra-
mer. 35. San Francisco, and Mrs. Liz
zie Kniffer, 81, Los Angeles; Christie
pher w. Chapman. 23, and Ethel NJ.
Barker. p, both of Alameda: Orson
H. Miller, 21, and Mary E. Douglas,
"a, both of Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
Clerk Newton Retained.

OAKLAND. March s.-Harry New
ton, who resigned as chief clerk in the
Superintendent of Streets office, has
been retained in the Office as assistant
clerk under a resolution adopted last
night by the City Council, which
creates the new position.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
Fire Departmcnt Incrcase.

OAKLAND, March S.-Councilman
Baccus has requested the City Coun-
ell to consider a resolution to include
$4,000 in the bond issue for improve
ments in the Fire Department. The
committee of the whole will act.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
Dole VIII Contest.

OAKLAND, March S.-The hearing
of the contest over the estate of the
late Elbridge Dole of Haywards was
begun this afternoon. He left prop
erty valued at $4,000 to a sister-in-
law and grandson with whom he
made his home for many years. East
ern relatives wish to have the will set
aside, alleging that he was unduly in
fiuenced.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
Appoints Census Marshal.

OAKLAND, March s.-The Board
of Education has elected Mailer
Searles as school census marshal, with
Charles Quayle and ]. McGovern as
chief assistants.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09

hers: G. H. Brown Samuel Evans, A R
Galloway. w. B. Weston j. d. Wheeler II 3
Nottage Carl Parker. W. e. Van SAINT Chester
Cramwell and G. +. Await.
Carlos G.. White has been elected to mem
bership in the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
OK NEWS OF The COUNTY OF ALAMEDA x
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL In
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
Ills broadway.
Telephone Main 1885
BERKELEY.
214S Center Street.
Telephone North %.
ALAMEDA
1435 Park Street
Telephone Eagle 5O2-
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs Willard F. Williamson are
BOW established in the artistic residence on
Vernon Heights formerly occupied by the
George II. Ismons.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09

Mrs. Grace Morei Dickman. formerly cor
tralto ot the First Presbyterian Church choi
OF this city, has secured a leading position
Dr. Robert Machenz.efs church in New Yorl
This Is one OF the richest and most inf1uentis
churches in New York and the engagement
which begins MAY 1-of Mrs. DIckman is
r0ec-nition Of the ability of that well-know
California singer
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09

Much interest is being manifested in the
approaching recital by Miss Bessie Yard
which she is to give al Wendte Hall Thursday
evening under the auspices of the Starr-Kins
Fraternity.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09

Miss Jane Rawlings entertained the Tues
day Afternoon SEQ Club to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

Mr.. Bernard is credited with being one
OF the most amusing actors on the Ameri-
can stage and OF standing at the head
OF the musical comedy comedians In the
country. Miss Hattie williams will be
remembered for the hits she scored as tho
leading woman OF the Rogers Brothers
company. and Grace Dudley came
originally 10 the country TO appear In
"Florodora-" George Howard was John
Drew's leading man. and Katherine
Hutchinson scored a big hit In Mr.. Good
wins production OF "a Midsummer
Nights Dream" Ernest Lambart was so
amusing in the English production Of the
piece that Mr.. Frohman brought him over
TO appear In the American one. George
Honey. Paul Decker. Arthur Elliott
Carrie Lee Stoyle and George r. sprague
are among the prominent ones In the COM
pany OF 60 people.
There Is no lack OF action, incident or
comedy In Lights OF Home" which will
be seen at the Empire theatre this week.
There is not a dull moment throughout
the five acts and the drama would be a
success II only the scenic effects were
considered. These are on most
elaborate scale, and are veritable
triumphs OF stage realism. The recrea ton
pier, cave and river scenes have been
reproduced with fidelity. There are nine
different scenes In the play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
MOVING PICTURES At EMPIRE
An Attractive Assortment Of Suhjscts Shown
on the Screen BY The Shspari Machine.

Shepard's moving pictures we're pre-
sented last evening at the Empire theatre
before a large and enthusiastic audience
This form Of amusement has achieved de-
cided popularity during the few years
during which 1t has been In vogue.
The pictures include a wide range OF
subjects, travel views, records OF current
events, depictions OF notable personages
and the ever humorous scenes. The nlms
presented last evening showed decided
evidence of much care and skilful prepa-
ration and the lantern worked almost per-
fectly.
The program included the following
numbers: The Tramps' Duck Hunt, y
Fire and Flames. at Coney island" The
Jones Family or for Holiday" Falls
of the Rhine" The Franks OF Buster
Brown" "Noontime at the Washington
Mills, Lawrence. Mass German Boar
Hunt Driven from Home" United
states Army ManoeTres," collecting
the Rent" ''The Sergeant and the Cop"
Frontier Life" Personal. How a
French Noblemsn Got a Wife," THE Liv-
ing Fan" Baby and the Puppies" "A
Voyage TO Italy" THE Washerwoman
and the Buss' and The Life Savers"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
EMINENT PREACHERS.
Prominent eplscapu| CIergmsn Occupied
Local PuIpIts YESTERDAY.

The presence in Boston OF the most dis.
tinguished Episcopal clergy from all
corners OF the world. where that church
nourishes has afforded local Episcopal
ians an opportunity to listen st Sunday
services OF late to many eminent preach
ers.
At Grace church yesterday there were
notable addresses at both morning and
evening services. In the forenoon an
eloquent missionary sermon was preach
ed by Rt. Rev. Or. Wells, bishop OF
Spokane Wash. whose later years have
been devoted 10 the building up OF Epis-
copal parishes in the sparsely settled dis
tricts OF the far northwest
In. the evening an unusually large con-
gregation listened 70 a powerful sermon
by Rt. Rev. A. NJ. Randolph. D. D.,
bishop of southern Virginia.
Bishop Randolph preached on the
theme OF the justification OF Christian
faith and dealt particularly with the fall
lacies OF human laws. On that subject
he said in substance:
God caused laws 10 spring forth for
all nations But the laws of mankind
even extend beyond a certain race: and
furthermore, the application Of law Il
families and communities marks the pro-
gress OF civilization. The law is Won
derful power and teacher over man.
What God wants Is moral harmony with
His law He wants sympathy of our
motives with His will.
Rev. Dr. Almstead. bishop OF Colo
rado. preached the sermon at the Church
of the Redeemer. North Main and Lip
pitt streets yesterday morning The
Rev. Thomas w Cooke. srchdeacon OF
Lexington, delivered an address In The
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
He THEATRES

Much interest has been manifested by
local theatregoers in the appearance at
Keith's this week Of Miss Annie Irish. one
CT the most noted legitimate actresses
who have invaded the vaudeville field.
Miss Irish is an actress OF recognized
ability and an enviable reputation For
several seasons she has been prominently
identified with Charles Frohman's lead
ing productions. and her appearance I'm
vaudeville has made something OF
stir In theatrical ranks. Miss Irish
Is fortunate In having secured for her
vaudeville offering a one-act play which
Is not only an excellent vehicle for the ex-
ploitation OF her talents to depict every
human emotion. but IL has such a strong
dramatic and heart interest that IL can.
not but appeal to sll refined and discrm-
Ina ting theatregoers. Miss Irish is cer-
tar TO he given hearty welcome by
Keith patrons this week, for she is
distinct acquisition 10 the vaudeville
ranks. Miss Irish will next season be
starred In 2 new play. The Triumph OF
Love-" now being written for her.
One of the sure laugh h-provokers at
Keith's this week Is certain TO be the
Three Crane Brothers who are TO ap-
pear in their uproarously funny bur.
lesque. The Midtown Minstrels." to
lures said To be even funnier than the
features they have replaced. Those who
have never seen this act have missed
treat and should not fail 10 see 1t this
week for IL IL one OF vaudeville's funniest
offerings
The legion OF friends and admirers OF
Miss Helen Rsimer. the tavorite member
az the Albee Stock company, are eagerly
hay rf n
At Kelth's next week in her vaudeville
sketch. Mrs Hulls-Bsllou and Friend
or Two" and Il is expected that there
will be q long line OF ticket buyers In
the lobby al Keith's tomorrow morning
when the sale OF seats for her engage
rnent begins. Miss Reimer has been WIN
ming golden opinions In other cities on
the Keith circuit and she VIII unques.
tionably receive a veritahle ovation when
she appears here.
The hill a. keith's the week OF oct. gath
win include Emmett Corriean and COM
many. Helen Reimer. the Melani Trio,
Ward and Currsn. Yorke and Adams.
press Eldridge, Zeno Card and Zeno.
Helen Dodge. the HIoldsworths, Naomi
Fthardo. Wise Mike, McRae and Poole,
~ V. Fitzgerald. and others
others.
The organization to Ice seen surrounding
sam Bernard In the production of The
girl from Kay's." which Is to he made
known az the Providence Opera house
tonight will be the same ne that which
gave the musical comedy during the nine
months u ran i'm New York and which Is
now ending an extremely successful run
OF six weeks I'm Boston In producing the
work IN this country II was the desire
Of Charles Frchman and George Ed
wardcs 80 give ~ with cast OF great
strength The rcsult II thst the roster
is filled with the names of people who are
ven and fsvorsbly known 20 the public.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
Dl Ed.

ANN EsS---In this city. on the 18th inst.
Mrs Lydia Anness. daughter Of the late
william and Sophia Elliott. In her 18th
year.
Funeral services Wednesday, the 18th
inst, at o'clock p. m, at the residence
OF her daughter. Mrs. s. A. Crsry, No.
IL Benefit street. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend.
ku6IN--In this city. on the 10th inst,
Mary f.. wife of Rev. n. n. Aubn.
Funeral private. Burial at savages
Mills. Quebec.
eARNEY--In seekonk. Mass. on the
18th inst, l.. Gertrude, daughter Of
Edward A. and Emma r. Barney, In
her 18th year.
Funeral from her parents residence. 3
Arcade avenue, Seekonk, Tuesday. oct.
IS. 1904, at o clock p. m. Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend.
eURoEss-In Boston, on the 18Th inst.
Horace c. Burgess, formerly OF Provi-
dence. aged 81 years.
Interment at Grace church cemetery
Providence.
cRisT-on the 18th inst Margaret t.,
daughter OF Adolphus and the late julia
7. Crist. aged 2l years.
Funeral Tuesday morning, the 18th
inst. at $50 o'clock, from the undertak
ing rooms Of T.. F. Monahan 221 Wicken-
den street. Requiem mass at st. Joseph s
church. Hope street at o'clock. Rela-
tives and friends are invited TO attend.
cuRRAN--In this city. on the 18th inst,
Peter Curran.
Funeral from his late residence. "a
Appleton street. Tuesday, Oct. 18TH at
$50 a. m Relatives and friends are In.
vited to attend
GRAvES--In this city. on the 10th inst,
Bridget. wife Of Richard Graves.
Funeral from her late residence, No. 3ei
Gladstone avenue, on Tuesday. the 18th
inst, at $50 a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend. Services at the
Immaculate Conception church.
huTcHlNs--At Newtonville. Mass. on
the 18th inst. Sophia A. Hutcnms, aged
81 years. formerly Of Providence. r. l.
Prayer at North Burial ground, Provi-
dence. r. l.. Tuesday. the 18th inst. al
o'clock p. m.
kEEFE--In this city, on the 18th inst,
Ann, wife OF John Keefe.
Funeral from her late residence, No.
l3 O'Neil street. on Tuesday. the 18Th
inst, at $50 a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited 70 attend. Services At 81.
Edwards church.
kENT-At Prospect Hill. Lincoln. on the
18th inst. Elizabeth j.. daughter ot
Gilbert and Rachel Kent.
Notice OF funeral later.
kENYoN--At Usauepaugh. oct. ~. Susan
NJ. wife OF Alfred W. Kenyon. IN her
67th year.
Funeral from her husbands residence
Tuesday. oct. rs. at IL m. Relatives and
friends are invited 10 attend without fur
ther notice.
MAINE-In this city. ON u.c i,f inst,
Iavinia N, r''e of Henry NJ. Name.
Funeral prNa,t.
MATHEMSoN-In orth Kingstown. al
the Deacon Hin ! 'mestead. near East
Greenwich. II. l.. tn inst, Syria w
Mathewson, In the 81 year Of her age
FNinera from his d residence. Tues
day. isth inst. at clock r. m. Rels-
tivcs an friends arc invited 20 attend.
mooRg-In this cit, on the 18TH inst
John A. Moore. IN the SD year ~ his
ses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

MIR. Higgins is profoundly distrusted
because, as n state senator and as lieu
tenant governor. he has not been plain
business man. voting and acting accord
ing 10 business principles. He is part OF
an administration In which honesty and
integrity are not paramount; In which po-
litical and personal favoritism abounds
In which partisanship and political ac-
.iyity have been the nrime consideration
I'm making appointments. New York
Sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
r1R. COCKRAN'S ADDRESS.

That a notable meeting hall night which
W. Bourke Cochran principal speaker Rhode
who crowded the meeting place doubt
charmed by eloquence of the from the Empire who
possesses gift oratory degree places him conspicuous
average the speakers of either of great political
parties Flowing please by symmetry
enough enough satisfy thought
u requires something solid and substantial aid
him his choice candidates and the selection of principles he will
support than rounded periods which, though tickle
the satisfy the understanding.
Mr. Cockrans reference period and his
declaration that ad the Republican party been successful that
would have worked ruin the country wide of the
utterly with the school
all familiar with his American history will be deceived
pu attempt petty deceit for political purposes and that will
with redoubed force the party responsible for it.
Taking up question of the Philippines Mr.. Cochran made
this amazing Today Republican party seeking
Democratic policy of expansion which contemplated the
homo
peoples has been the spoaon of the
habants of farO islands flag been uniurled
people who struggling for liberty The Republicans they
nslave OF those islands They wanted
islands for punder-for the money there in it,
flag unfurled against the Fpnos 1t
Fpinos who under the guidance and poddng of of
Mr. Cockan stripe evod the flag that offered under it's
protecting folds peace progress and liberty from tyranny and
preston The Republican policy has been and will continue be
give the Philippines freedom and ultimate nde
pendence they prepared for If this government good
enough good enough
enough people Of the far
archipelago who under its domination result of
a waged and in behalf Of humanity?
Mr. Cochran discussed the question of national and
that willing admit that under whose
ascendency country continue
power that the best government do permit
make themselves 1t has the how
the people from becoming country
Is under that deserves to
power because did the country from becoming
prosperous, it could have done.
Is Mr. Cochran prepared deny that under Republican admin
under the Republican protective tariff this
country has prospered degree unparalleled in all history
prepared deny that Republican has promoted
rather than pospea that the meaning his words
last night political prejudice blinded him that he fairly
read the record of accomplished facts And is find
Of Mr. Coerans admitted intelligence and making
the statement that The Democratic party offers wider prosperity
than has been the gifts that
tended for you?"
God intended these gifts for the people 1893 but did
that wider prosperity thm2 What they
Democratic donnation Was paralysis business
panic and sufernga that the prosperity
the country is TO enjoy under Democratic rule Mr.
ing is but Dead Sea fruit TO the American people
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
RECKLESS PLAY.
Small Boy Burns ChIId's Arm BY Holding
Torch Against H.

Mevina ST. Peter. years old, residing
at is4 Branch avenue, was slightly burn
ed upon her left arm. yesterday after
noon, while playing on Hassan street
paul Dsgastino II years old Of Ssa
Charles street. had lighted piece OF pa
per. which he thoughtlessly placed
against her arm
No doctor was called.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

Mukden thousand killed wounded horrify
ing sacre life contemplate but il and so long
there devastating results be prepared for and
accepted.
accomplishments the latest battle little is
known aside from Kropatkn advance has not
only checked suffered and is
himself in danger of capture feature Of the conflict the
loss of large number OF by the Russians Heretofore the
abandoned but
they them worthless to the In their
exploits Japanese apparently captured many pieces
Kuropan right carried off the artillery OF an
entire brigade.
This exploit story 1t that the reported
retirement the laps the advance OF the Russians was but
re 10 get Kuropatins trap and then smash it, And
the smashing is going The Russian bear is IN death
grapple with the tiger of the far
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
ACCIDENTAL DOSE.
SIrieen.ysiT.old Glh Took Corrosive Sutll.
mats-Wis Not VERY Ill

Ida Polentz IS years old. OF es Grand
view avenue, was taken suddenly I'll at
her home yesterday afternoon.
Rv mistake she took small dose Of
corrosive sublimste.
she quickly recovered under medical
treatment and today was declared TO be
all right.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.
Providence. October 18th. 100

Providence, October 18th. 1904.
The undersigned hereby gives notics
that he has been appointed by the Mu-
nicipal Court of the City OF Providence,
Administrator OF the estate OF Elizabeth
Mitchell. late Of said Providence de-
ceased. and has given bond according to
law
All persons having claims against said
estate are hereby notified TO present them
TO tho undersigned or Ole the same In ..,e
Office OF the clerk of said court within SIS
months from the date of the first advci
tiscment hereof
JOHN y MITCHELL
20 south Water 81
Providence. r. L
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
what Others
Are Saying

THE peace congress adopted a resolu'
ton for the formation of a pacific union
among nations II 1t had been for a bellis-
erent union il would have stood better
show OF favorable consideration.
yer Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

Holmes street, Tuesday. oct 18th. at
o'clock p. m.
PHILlIPs--At warwick Neck, 18th inst,
David Phillips. in the 60th year OF his
age.
Funeral from his late residence, at War
wick Neck, Wednesday. 18TH inst. at
o clock p. m. Relatives and friends are
invited to attend without further notice.
Burial at convenie. GO Of the family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17
REVIVAL SERVICE.

The East side Praying band held a re-
viyal service at the Primitive Methodist
church. corner of Bough and Westminster
streets. last evening at o'clock. Samuel
X. Macready was in charge. The meet
ing opened with song service OF 10 min
utes. conducted by George II. Crookes.
Mrs. Arthur j. Myers presided at the
organ.
REV. George D. Fisher offered prayer.
George r. Crookss sang Saved by
Grace" and Samuel ". Maeready made "A
short address. Remarks were made by
tho Rev. Arthur J. Myers, pastor OF the
church. Samuel Robinson OF the Trinity
M. r. church and others. The meeting
closed by singing Praise COD from
whom ali Blessings Flow" A large con-
Rregation was present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

&c The prospect that Alton Is. Parker
will be the next president OF the United
States. says the Albany Argus. steadily
and vlsibly improves a marked copy Of
the Argus ought TO be sent to Mr. Bryan.
He needs cheering up."-Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

The borng people the country helping their comrades
Fall River II regretted the mill cannot their
way to compromise mills may be reopened and the
operatives given enough them fair comforts well
necessities OF life
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-17

Kuropatns grandoquent announcement OF his purpose
promptly followed by telegram in which he
regrets to report" that he has compelled