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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
LAND LOTTERY
MAKES TROUBLE
Two Firemen Likely to Be
Called to Account for
Connection With Scheme

Fred L. Jones. manager of the book
bindery department of H. A. Crocker
& Co, Won $50 acres of land in lot
terS scheme last week, but he has yet
failed to receive his prize, and the
Board of Fire Commissioners will prob
ably be called upon to probe a scan
dal, owing to the fact that two mem
bers of the department appear as pro
moters in the matter. The f1remen in
volved are Lieutenant John Devine and
Hoseman George W. Lahusen of en-
CINE 81. Thomas Mitchell of 1889 Utah
street. father of ex-senator Thomas F.
Mitchell, owns the property in dispute,
but refuses to release it on the ground
that the firemen who sold the tickets
and handled the cash have not acted
in good faith and Jones will ask re-
dress from the Commissioners. Both
Devine and Lahusen deny Mitchell's
accusations and say that the latter
was given all that was coming to him
for the property.
The land involved is located in Santa
Cruz and was acquired by Mitchell
short time ago. Later Devine and
Lahusen undertook the disposition of
the tract on the rattle plan and sold
tickets at so cents apiece The winning
number was to be decided by the sue
cessful number in a lottery drawing
this month and Jones proved the lucky
holder When Jones went to claim his
prize Mitchell refused to turn it over
to him and the bookbinder is looking
for somebody's scalp. Mitchell says
that the two firemen took an option on
the property for $500 and agreed that
he should receive that amount. Just
previous to the drawing he received
about $685. and, he AYERS, until the de-
felt is made up he will refuse to trans
fer the property.
Devine and Lahusen say that Mitchell
asked them to assist in disposing of
the land for him. Both are positive
that no specified consideration was
stated, but that Mitchell was willing to
take whatever the lottery plan would
realize. A few days before the draw
ing $685. had been raised and the fire
men say they called upon Mitchell and
asked him If he was willing to part
with his 100 acres of land for that
amount. They state that Mitchell told
them he was and thereupon they noti-
fed Jones to come and receive his re-
ward. MitchelIs sudden change Of
mind is a matter that they cannot
fathom, but they have hopes of settling
the matter amicably. Mitchell still re-
tains the $685. and although demands
have been made for the cash he re-
fuses to release 1t.
Jones says he will walt until Satur-
day for the belligerents to come TO
some understanding. Yesterday he Wis
tied President George BOyne of the
Fire Commission and though no COM
plaint has yet been officially filed. both
Devine and Lahusen are likely to find
themselves in difficulty unless the mat
ter is adjusted.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
DEMANDS COOK
OR NEW SUIT
Collins Drops Hutton Case
When 1t Is Transferred
to Judge TrOutt's Court
WILL FILE CAUSE ANEW
Attorney Insists That Action
Cannot Be Changed From
the Original Department

Each chapter of the legal battle
directed by Attorney George D. Col
Inns against Police Commissioner Hut
ton grows more spicy. The last case
| is really a fight to remove Hutton
from office.
There is pending in Judge Cooks
court a suit that questions the Police
Commissioners right TO act as "spe-
cial chief of police for No. 1923
Dupont street" and that would i'm
peach him for assuming unlawful
powers.
This complaint was filed In the Su-
perior Court during the middle of
June and Judge Kerrigan assigned II
to Judge Cooks court on the ground
that Cook was familiar with the Grim
inal suits out of which grew the pend
ing litigation.
Judge Cook had the case set for
trial on July 6. arranging to return
from his vacation and hear it on that
day. So the matter stood yesterday
forenoon.
Yesterday afternoon, however, At
torney Gavin McNab, for Hutton,
made an ex parte application to have
the case transferred TO Judge Troutt's
department. This action was agree
able to Attorney Riordan and McNab
on behalf of the accused Commits
sioner.
Attorney Collins appeared before
Judges Graham and Trout yesterday
and objected to the transfer, alleging
that Judge Cook had arranged to hear
ii on July 6. He then wrote the fol-
lowing letter to Commissioner Hut
ton:
Dear Sir: 1 am in receipt of a letter from
you. dated yesterday and delivered to me this
morning. evidently pne day late. 1 positively
refuse to permit Judge Trout to hear the mat
ter to which you refer. 1 will also ask the
presiding Judge to yacate the order Of trans
fer upon the ground that il was irTegularly
made. Judge Cook will be here July prox.'
and will then hear the case and I do not
o. yourself your attorneys interfere' with
the orderly administration of the law. ! VIII
make known my objections to Judge Troutt at
once do not propose TO. submit to any
questionable manipulation in any litigation in
which j am interested. Respectfully.
Attorney fer Prosecution.
After explaining to Judges Graham
and Trout that he would object to the
transfer Collins filed the following dis
missal and says he will begin the case
anew on Judge Cooks return:
Because OF the abONe entltle0 matter having
been irregularly transferred from department
No II to department No 3. and in rerrfon-
STRANGE against said irreguarity, the above
entitled matter is hereby dismissed. but with
out prejudice to new and similar proceeding
when the conditions which induce this dis
administration of the law.
The legal time for hearing the orig
inal case would have expired on June
20, that being within the twenty-day
period prescribed by the law for disr
posing of such charges.
On Judge Cooks return from vaca-
ton. says Collins, the action will be
started anew.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

The body of Robert Allen lies at the
Morgue and his murderer is strapped
to cot in the insane ward of the
Emergency Hospital Allen, who was
y years of age. was killed by Buonorno
Maranta, a young Italian, who became
violently mad yesterday morning at
the City and County Hospital. Insan-
ity is given as the cause Of the mur-
der and the condition of the murderer
bears out that conclusion.
Robert Allen was laborer living at
10 Front street. A stroke of paralysis
on June 20 necessitated his removal to
the City and County Hospital. Prior to
Aliens arrival at the county institu-
tion. Maranta had been admitted for
lung trouble. assigned to the general
ward and placed among theopatierts in
charge Of DR.. Dunn.
Allen was in the same ward but
Tuesday afternoon he became delirious
and was removed to room ], so that
his noise would not disturb the other
patients. Shortly after the transfer Of
Allen, Maranta became noisy and was
put in the room with Allen
NURSE SAW PATIENTS. q
Yesterday morning Misc Carrie
Sewell, the nurse in charge of ward j,
carried breakfast TO the two men at the
regular time. Shortly after Miss
Sewell left the room, DR.. w. A Nor
ton passed along the hall and heard
screams coming from room j. He en-
tered and found Maranta crushing the
life out of Allen. Without any weapon
except his bare hands and feet Maran3
ia had mangled the old man beyond
recognition. DR.. Morton cried for help
as the young Italian sprang at him.
crying in broken English that Allen
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
Hesse Is Sentenced.

Edward w. Hesse. who pleaded
guilty in Judge Dunne's court to two
charges of making and passing a fic-
titious check, was sentenced yesterday
to serve three years in San Quentin
on one charge and the other was
placed on the reserve calendar. On
November 21 he passed a worthless
check for $35 on a saloon-keeper at
$40 Merchant street and on December
1 passed a worthless check for $27 so
on saloon-keeper at 343 East street
He was at one time connected with an
opera company in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
Notion News

Exceptionally good. Prices ex-
ceptionally small. 1t will be econ
omy to fill your wants to-day at
Hale's
Safety Pins-2c doz. Good. strong pins.
Small, medium and large sizes.
Hairpin Cabinets-3c box. Contain
straight. waved and invisible
hairpins.
wax-3 cakes sc. For cleaning irons.
Pins-3c paper.
Corset Steels-5c pr. ( hook; black
or gray.
Basting Cotton-3 spools &c. 100
yards on spool.
Linen Finish Thread spoolS sc.
Stockinet Shields-5c pr.
Needle Books-5c each Contain 4
papers of needles. Assorted darn
ing and chenille needles, l hatptn
and 4 shaWlpfns.
Finishing Braids-5c piece. Colored;
yards to piece.
Cubepins-5C cube. 100 count. Jet
or colored-
Darning Cotton-3 spools sc. Coats.
Black, white. brown, tan, gray.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
Enther ScnnIan,s MIN.

The will of Father Patrick Scanlan.
who died in New York on May 81. was
filed for probate in the Superior Court
yesterday with the petition of Fathers
Patrick J. Keane of ST. Joseph's
Church and Father NJ. D. Slattery of
st. Agnes Church for appointment as
executors. The estate is said to con-
sist of library of unknown value and
of seventy-two shares of stock in the
Spring Valley Water Company. valued
at $3.50. The will was dated March g.
1904, and his heirs are a brother, James
Scanlan of Listowel. County Kerry
Ireland, and a sister. Margaret Murphy
Of Bally Bunnion, County Kerry.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

had been causing spirits to hound him
and give him pain.
Attendants responded to DR. Nor
tons cries and after a fierce struggle
MarAnta was placed in a straitjacket
An attendant of the hospital ques-
toned Maranta as to why he had kill
ed the old man. Spirits and spirits, ="
/ was all the murderer would say.
Prayer after prayer he uttered while
his eyes rested on the battered corpse
fon the floor. Once he smiled as he
gazed on his ghastly work and NUT
tered prayer of thanks for having rid
himself of the cause of his supposed
| troubles.
Robert Allen was 70 years of age.
He has resided in San Francisco for
several years. but he has no known
relatives. At different times he worked
along the water front as a laborer but
had no steady occupation. At his late
residence nothing is known regarding
his prior life beyond the fact that he
was a Scotsman. .
MARANTA is STRONG.
and has an athletic frame He weighs
dDOuL 100 pOuuOS. stat
ure. Nothing can be learned of. his
antecedents. At 42S1a Broadway,
where he resided before going to the
hospital. little or nothing is known of
/ him. He has been in San Francisco
for about four months, having come
| from New York direct after landing
from Italy. His effects show that at
some time he has been a sailor, but
when asked by the interpreter how he
came to San Francisco he said he had
a horse and buggy.
Maranta had evidently dragged AL
len from his couch and pounded his
| head on the floor while applying his
/ fist on the old mans features. Scream
| after scream he voiced and with each
cry he struck the old man either with
his fist or jumped on him with his feet.
Some idea of the fury of the insanity
which controlled the young Italian can
be surmised from the fact that both
of Aliens shoulder blades were broken,
the left leg fractured and the head
jammed almost to a pulp. Death must
have enshrouded Allen long before the
insane man completed his work of an
Inhalation. An examination Of the body
shows also that the jaw was broken
and three ribs fractured.
The attention of the Board of Health
has been called to the fact that the two
men were left alone in the room. An
investigation will be held.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
WILL SEE BURBANK FARM
Invitation Is Accepted to Call on
Great Hybridizer When Men,
hers Co m Tyurel-a

The California Promotion Commit
tee has received from Luther Bur
bank, the great hybridizer. an invita-
ton for the party that leaves this city
for astrip to Eureka on July to visit
his home en- route. Secretary j. w.
Horn of the Petaluma Board of Trade
has written that members of the
board will furnish carriages to carry
the visitors about Petaluma. ban
quet will be given at Willis on the
evening of July 9. The California
Promotion Committee will not send
out special invitations for this excur-
sion. All who desire to make the
trip are requested to call at 25 New
Montgomery street. IT is necessary
that notice shall be received early so
that the proper accommodations may
be secured, as there are no telephones
or telegraph lines in a large part of
the region to be Travelled over.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
STRANGE WILL
IS PROBATED
Another Remarkable Chapter
in the Story of Thomas
McDOnald's Long Career
MAKES ODD REQUESTS
Court That Admits TeSta-
ment Previously Declared
the Veteran Incompetent

The order Of the Superior Court of
Napa County admitting to probate the
viii OF Thomas Mcdonald adds an
other chapter 10 a remarkable story.
Mcdonald was an old soldier, who
died at the age of 50 years. He en-
listed in the United States regular
army in 1874 at Newport. KY. He
was admitted to the Veterans Home,
Yountville, fourteen years ago and
dwelt in peace and contentment there
until last September. when il was dis
covered that he had 500 in a savings
bank and $1,000 TO his credit with the
treasurer OF the home Immediately
after this discovery remarkable in
terest in the old veterans welfare was
manifested. II was the judgment of
his new advisers that he was not cap
able Of managing so large a fortune,
therefore the Superior Court of Napa
County was peuuoned 10 declare him
incompetent and to appoint a guardian
for him. The petition was duly pre-
sented by Bell. York & Bell. attorneys.
The court adjudged him incompetent
and appointed Robert c. Little as his
guardian.
All the money 10 McDonald's credit
with the treasurer Of the home was
demanded in legal form and il was
paid over to the guardian. The old
veterans discharge from the home was
demanded. and. of course. could not
be denied.
The old man was taken 10 Napa City
for shelter and solace under the aus
he did not long survive the change of
surroundings. He died, leaving a will
and now the somewhat astonishing
fact is disclosed that the will is dated
about the time that the court declared
that he was not competent 10 man.
age his own affairs and the same court
admits this viii to probate.
The viii provides first that a sum
not exceeding 500 shall be expended
for a monument TO mark his grave
Second, that 10 per cent shall go to
Michael Maloney.
Third that 10 per cent shall go to
Mrs. i. c. Peterson.
Fourth, that 10 per cent shall go
TO Father Conway, acting pastor Of
the Catholic church at Napa. for the
benefit Of the orphan asylum of the
church.
II is further provided: Should there
be more than the per cents indicated
above ] viii IL TO be divided equally on
the second and third bequests here
Of Under this clause about S5 per
cent Of the estate. or a sum approx
mating 5000. goes to Michael Maloney
and Mrs. Peterson. This disposition
of the property was made by will on
September 26, 1903. shortly after he
was taken from the Veterans Home
and at the time that the petition to
declare him incompetent and in need
of guardian was on file.
Thomas Mcdonald, il is acknowI-
edged, had no living kin. It is pos
sible that the Attorney General of the
State may take note Of the proceed
ings in Napa County. If the money
IN the Mcdonald estate does not go to
the home, as the act of Congress pro-
vides, or escheat to the State of Cali
fornia, the State Legislature at its next
session may demand an accounting.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
sI[SIt''Il3t'l Al!
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80 STOCKTON STREET.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Telephone Main 552z.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday
SPECIALS.
CREAMERY BUTTER. per square % &c
Our usual standard grades.
RANCH EGGS. per dozen .......25e
The very best quality.
NEW CROP TEAS. per "a. .--.---.. ...--. Csc
Reg SOC Family Mixed. English Brsak-
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Gbirdr6eiI's s Ground Chocolate. 10 -
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Ideal Fldyoriag Extracts. per BOT 20c
Reg 25c Vanilla, Lemon, Rasroerrv.
Orange. Strawberry. Almond. FineapDle
CONCENTRATED SOUPS. 3 tins for 25e
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Reg 1Oc can S1.1O ioz.
CampbelTs and Van Camps 10 varieties
c0XS GELATINE. per pkg ..... f0c
The real English goods. Reg. Sc
Eastern Lard. 3-ib pals 5 10 70 70
35c. soc 81 70
Reg. 4Oc. IOc, SO
Armour & Co.'S; the purest.
REINZ'S PICKLES. per bot -. . sc
Gherkns, Chow Chow. Mixed. spicsd-
TOMATOES, 211z 10 tins. 3 f0r.........25e
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Grifhn's extras: solid packed.
French Sardiges, large SIZE. per TIN. zoe
LemOine & Co. Monk Brand Reg. sc
CALIFORNIA CHEESE. 2 I6s for 2sc
Mild Full Cream. Reg l0c
Swift'S Washing Powder. 4-ib pkg for l5c
A labor saver for. the household. Peg. DC
CALIFORNIA BRANDY. bot z5c. gai 50
Reg 500 and s. %
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French and italian Hsrmo0tb. Dot. Soc
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CABINET COCKTAILS, per bot. Z5e
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A wholesome table wine. Reg. SOC
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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
New Hammock? ?
Here's a Beauty for SI.7o.

Here's Beauty for SI.7o.
Full size cotton hammock-canvas
weave deep fringed valance.
Extra large. with a pillow that
you can throw back Concealed
spreader, with an extra
spreader for the foot. Heavy,
strong cotton rope hangers
36x76 inches.
$1.zo the price, and it's a better
hammock by far than we have
been able to get to sell at $I.7
before.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
Fourth Of july at Del Monte.

If you want quiet sport. a game of
golf on the links. a dip in the surf. or
salmon fishing on Monterey Bay, why
not go to Hotel del Monte for your
Fourth of July holiday?
Round-t trip rate. including two days
stay at the hotel. $40 Tickets good
leaving San Francisco Saturday or Sun
day. returning Monday or Tuesday.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

ISSUES LICENSE FOR NEW BANK-The
Board of Bank Commissioners issued a license
yesterday for the establishment of the Kings
burg state Bank at Kingsburg Fresno County.
The new Institution is capitalized at SIS, 900.
half of which has been paid up. The officers
are: D. S. Snodgrass president; Levi Garrett
vice president. and A. J. Lindsren. secretary
and cashier.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
To visit San Francisco

without seeing the Diamond Palace would
be like visiting Europe without seeing Par
is It 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., 1904-06-30

Andrew P. Jensen. painter and pa
per-hanger, this city. filed a petition
In insolvency yesterday in the United
States District Court He owes 1880
and has $3.50.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

At S2.5o-A very pretty waist of China
silk. trimmed with Valenciennes
insertion. with very full sleeves.
to-day at $3.50.
at S2.75-China Silk Waists; tucked.
with broad-tucked panel pleat-
This one has that exquisite Span
ish drawn work in wheels as orna-
mentation At S2.75.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

- BANKER SUES FOR MONEY. - Albert
Meyer. the banker. yesterday filed suit for
Sl6.l32 against the Central Irrigation District
he says the money is due him the holder OF
800 bond coupons issued by the district
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

LAMPMAN WILL CONTEST.-Albert H Ell
liot yesterday filed his demurrer to Harriet
Reds contest of the will of Henry Lampman
The ground is that she not relative of
the deceased nor entitled to share in the es-
tate except under the provisions Of another
will. which he is contestinR.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

LOSES EYE. SEEKS DAMAGE.-w. ].
Rogers, a marine engineer. yesterday filed a
suit for SIS. 40 damages against the Crescent
City Transportation Company. He lost his left
eye while employed by the defendant on the
steamer Del Norte in September. 1902.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

Murine Eye Remedy. A home cure for
Eye troubles. Never fails to win friends
Used for infant and adult. Murine
doesn't smart. 1t soOthes and cures
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

Those wedding invitations from Edward s
Knowles, - Second street. are simply swells
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
HALE'S.
$1.5O for Silk Waists!

We Can't tell It loud enOugh-We ought 70 WHISpel
to-day at Hae's,
For it's the best of the season. but you don't need to
be told that warnng-The number is limited They are
such light lovely. airy creations in white China silk trimme
with Vaencennes insertion and tucked with yoke pret
trimmed with lace medaons We have lots OF waists
$3.50 whit better preer No need tell you how it
happened. To-day be Silk Waist day. Here more
elaborate More typical Hale opportunities:
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
InsoIvent Painter.

Fancy vests at cost See window. Ton
Dillon. halter opposite Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
Dainty Baby Ribbons.

BIT the Prices Are Daintiels
Here's No I-at I5c piece.
No. 15-21&c yard-2oc piece.
No. 2-3c yard-27c piece-so near
like the baby ribbon YOU p,y
sc for usually you can scarceiv
tell them apart.
No. $40 yard-35c piece.
Heavy quality and good. even 8nis
It's the ribbon you want for beading.
Comes in white. cream. black 2 shadss
of light blue shades Of pink. mas
scarlet. cardinal, lilac. violet. Nile
brown
%3AaZ@sm
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30
AHother Big Lot
New Trunks-at $500.

Even a novice can see how good
and healthy and strong and Up-
usual they are Made of that tough
bass wood. Covered with heavy
canvas; 4 hardwood cleats on the
top; ? are on the side and 3 on the
bottom; heavy bumpers on the
end of each cleat; strong brass
locks
Makers take greater pains with x
store orders
And then the prices-but let TIL en-
talk for themselves. This trunk fs
2S inches. The 20-inch ones are 81 So.
32-inch ones. $500: 34-inch. $3.50 81
inches, $500
At S3.95-A 2s-inch metaI-covelred
trunk with a round top. sheet Iron
bottom; easy-rolling casters and efa gle
lock Other sizes up to 381nch
ones at $50.
Need a new trunk?
Don't buy it till you see these.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-30

At S2.95-AnOther China Silk Wa. 81
with broad pleats. trimmed W. tn
NalenCiennes insertion and lace
down the sleeves on the Cufs and
on the collar.
At S3.95-Waist of China silk. Entire
front tucked with tiny tucks. aild
sleeves and cuffs and collar fin
ished with lace insertion. Waist
buttons down back. Others u
5000 and S675
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FAIRFAX.

Mrs. William Bellows. who has boon
visiting hoy son. Arthur OF Sw1rton Tc-
TUNED nome october -3-Four deer
we're shot in town NondPN tctou"r - -
Foster FELTON, is spending ~ few days
with his familN.-A o. CorriGan ana
family spent the end IN brrlnStun.-
Mrs John Root ana son, Charles, were
called To Burlington the DIST Il attend
the funeral OF +. II. Hunts litt!" daueh-
ter.-lt is reported that Bert Steady slot
Il doe Monday.-Naltcr FELTON,. who mas
been spo ding som" tim" IN IN" West for
his health returned hofo tn" END. -
Miss Emma BoNdcn VISITED n"r cousin,
Mrs. l.. NJ. ballard last wcoF.-f. !.
Marvin ard wifi spent III" list and 22nd IN
burlington visiting frien Is Mrs. y \.
Waller and daughter. Fannie. spent on"