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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
MARTIN READY
TO QUIT ROAD

Local railroad men are looking for
ward with considerable interest to a
special meeting of the stockholders Of
the North Shore road, which has been
called for this afternoon. when it is
reported that President John Martin
and the other directors Of the company
will resign. 1t was learned from a re-
liable source yesterday that arrange
ments have been completed for the
formal turning over Of the road to the
Hartman syndicate, which acquired
control of the property several months
ago.
When seen yesterday afternoon, Pres
ident John Martin, through whom the
deal with the Hartman syndicate was
negotiated, admitted that a special
meeting had been called, but he re-
fused to discuss what action would be
taken by the directorate.
"All can say at this time" said he,
as that 1 am still president Of the
company, but 1 am not at liberty to
say what will take place at to-morTow's S
meeting. The proceedings will be made
known Immediately after the meeting
adjourns."
According to information cleaned
from other sources the stock which has
been held by John Martin, Eugene de
Saba and their associates will be in
the hands of Hartman agents to-mOr-
row and the latter will attend the
meeting for the purpose of filling the
vacancies caused by the resignation Of
the present officers. Following closely
on this news is another story that Har-
riman will soon take a hand in the
management of the California North
western Railroad, which he is supposed
to have a controlling interest in, and
possibly consolidate the two roads un-
der one management
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
MONEY NEEDED
TO EXPERIMENT
Wheat Committee of Board
OF Trade Decides to Ask
Legislature for Funds
MILLERS PROMISE AID
Prof. Shaw Suggests That a
Specialist Oh Wheat Be
Brought Out From East

AT meeting of the subcommittee on
wheat of the State Board of Trade yes
terday afternoon it was unanimously
decided that every effort be made ITO
induce the Legislature at the coming
session to appropriate $4,000 for expe-
rimental purposes. The decline In the
quality Of California wheat has be-
come alarminug, and members Of the
committee and visiting growers agreed
that it is necessary that steps be taken
at once to find the cause of the trou-
BILE and suggest a remedy. Horace
Davis pledged $500 from the millers for
the preliminary work, and an appeal
will probably be made to the farmers
to add to this amount.
Those present at the meeting were
General ChiDmsn, chairman; F. w.
McMillen, wheatgrower of Fair Oaks,
Sacramento County; w. p. Steinbeck
of Stockton; Horace Davis, T. c. Fried
lander, Arthur Briggs, c.. w. Shaw of
the United States Department of Agri-
culture, and Professor, E. ]. Wilson of
the University of California. Davis
showed samples of wheat grown side
by side from the same seed on irrigated
ana dry soil. The wheat grown on the
dry land was smaller, but richer in
gluten than that grown on irrigated
land.
An interesting paper was read by
Professor Shaw, in which he made
many valuable suggestions. Among
these was that wheat should be bred
as animals are. using only the very
pest or each years crop for seed. This
method was employed successfully in
developing the sugar beet. He also
advised that If an appropriation is Sc
cured specialist be brought from one
of the Eastern States, such as Mime
sofa. This, he said. would be much
cheaper than experimenting with in
experienced men. Another meeting of
the committee will be called at an early
date.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
NOTE RETURNS
TO PLAGUE HIM
George E. Bates Says Late
Money Lender Promised
to Tear Up Obligation
DAVIS ESTATE is SUED
Third Interest in Valuable
Ranch Decided for Money
Needed to Meet Payment

An echo Of the methods Of Samuel
Davis. the late speculator in gilt
edged securities who left a fortune of
100000 or more, is heard in the suit
begun yesterday by George E. Bates
against julius c. Refs, executor of the
Davis estate, to have a note for $4,000
returned to him or Cancelled. The liti-
cation reverts TO the purchase OF a
ranch in Kings County, which has
since proved a big investment-on so
valuable, in fact, that the admins
traitor was not satisfied with the ap-
praisement made of it by Kings Coun-
ty appraisers, and he secured an or
der Of court to have the land reap
praised by the gentlemen who found
Davis local estate to be worth more
than S1,500, 900.
Bates states the circumstances un-
der which his note for $4,000 was
given, as follows: On September 26, 1900,
Bates and z. o. Miller contracted to
purchase for 100000 a tract of land in
Kings County, consisting of 1870
acres. On that date they paid $4,000 to
the Union Trust Company and agreed
TO pay $4,000 more when the deeds
were delivered and $4,000 on July 1,
1901.
Apparently there was some difficulty
in meeting the final payment, for on
June 2S, 1901, Bates and Miller agreed
to deed a one-third interest in the
ranch to Davis for $4,000. which
Davis was to pay to the Union Trust
Company on July 1. Bates rendered
a deed for his share, but Davis is said
to have "bucked" on the payment Of
the $4,000 until Miller's deed was
given. Bates said that he would guar
antee that Miller would make the
deed, and he alleges that Davis then
said: Then give me your note for
$4,000 and I viii destroy it when Mil
Ter executes his deed to me-"
Both Miller and Bates executed the
deed on July 5, but Bates declares that
he did not know that Davis had not
destroyed the note until two weeks be-
fore Davis died. At that time Davis is
said TO have been too weak mentally to
remember previous business transac-
tiOnS.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
MRS. HANEORD
GETS DIVORCE
Granting Of Decree Unex-
pected and Proceedings
Produce No Sensations
SEPARATION IS COSTLY
Husband Who Had Grand
Passion" Gives His Wife
$4,000 and Furniture

Very quietly, and with nothing more
sensational TO offer than the allegations
contained IN her complaint. Marguerite
Hanford, with her attorney, Harry
Creswell, her maid and nurse, appeared
yesterday morning in Judge Seawell's
court and secured an interlocutory de-
cree Of divorce from Robert Gilmer
-Hanford. millionaire dredge operator.
The proceedings were something Of
e surprise and were evidently planned
TO avoid the presence Of curious audi
tors. 1t was stated on the court cal
.enoar that an order against Hanford
+. TO show cause why he should not pay
slimony to his wife would be heard,
and the supposition was natural that
none OF the parties would appear. How
ever, at the appointed hour Mrs. Han
, ford was on hand and ready to give
testimony IN substantiation Of her
charges against Hanford. Her maid.
Mary Mcbride, and the nurse, Edith
Sarll, were the corroborating witnesses.
Shortly after the divorce was granted
Attorney Creswell filed a satisfaction
Of judgment" in which Mrs. Hanford
acknowledged the receipt from Han
ford Of S52. 900. a deposit Of $4,000 in the
Hibernia Bank and all Of their house
hold furniture, excepting the piano and
books and bookcases in the library Of
their home In exchange for the sum
paid, she assigns all her right, title and
interest TO the remainder Of his prop
erty, real and personal.
Mrs. Hanford's complaint. fled last
month, was interesting. The rift in
their domestic happiness appeared on
May Is, when Hanford introduced his
wife to Mrs. Gabriel Cavalsky at Del
Monte as "a girl she could play golf
with" On May Is, at their home at
2207 Clay street. Hanford told his wife
that he had lost his nerve" but il
was not until two days later that he
confessed that there was another
in bed and asked his wife to send for
Mrs. Cavalsky. Mrs. Cavalsky was
summoned by telephone and came TO
the house at s o'clock in the evening.
She remained until 1913 and Mrs.
Hanford saw her leaning over her hus-
hands bed, embracing him. When she
reproached HanfOrd for his conduct he
is said 10 have replied that the grand
passion only comes TO a man once
in a lifetime" and with Mrs. Cavalslxy
1t had come 10 him 70 stay. He wanted
Mrs. HanfOrd TO get a divorce then, but
she declined.
Suits for divorce were filed yester-
day by Charles G. Mallon against
Emma AIallon for desertion: John
Adams Riddle against Nellie H. Rid
die. desertion.
Judge Hunt annulled the marriage
Of Grace Whiteley and Harry Whiteley
on the wife's complaint that her con-
sent TO the union had been obtained
by fraud.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
GOVERNMENT PAYS MUCH
TO WESTERN PENSIONERS
San Francisco Agency Congratulated
by Commissioner Ware for Quail
ity and Quantity of Work.

San Francisco Agency Congratulated
by Commissioner Ware for Quail
ity and Quantity OF Work.
The report of the operations Of the
San Francisco United States Pension
Agency for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1904, has been rendered by Colonel
]. B. Fuller, the local pension agent,
to the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington. d. c. The district COM
prises the States of California, Ne
vada, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wash
fneton. wyoming Utah and the Ter
ritories of Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii
and the Pacific insular possessions. 1t
is the largest by far In extent or all
the eighteen agencies In the United
States. The total number OF pension
ers on the roll June 80, 1904, in the
district was 39,943. The total amount
Of nension money disbursed to this
humber was $5.431,723 81.
The amounts distributed to the vari-
Gus States and Territories were:
california. 50. $50. .22e %; Nevada. ss5.sss 10;
ana s2f7, ,e2s 7s Washington S9Se, 467 So /;
wyoming, Sss. .252 Al; Utah. Sill. 1.es4 As: Ari-
S59i0 O3; Philippine Islands. Guam and sa-
moa $3.50 O8; all other States and Territories
S164, ,143 IS; total. $5,4s1.72S 81.
The following letter relative to this
pension agency, just received, Is OF in
terest at this time:
Department Of the Interior, Bureau Of Pen
sions Office Of the Commissioner, Washing
ton d. c., July %. 19O4.-Jesse B. Fuller.
United States Pension Agent, San Francisco,
Cal.-Dear Sir: 1 take pleasure in acknowl-
edging the receipt OF your annual report for
the fiscal year ended June 80 1904. The year
just closed has been record breaking year as
to the amount and quality Of the work done In
the pension bureau and the pension agencies.
1 wish to return to you. to your chief clerk
and to the other employees OF your agency my
special thanks and to express my appreciation
for the loyalty and effort that has been shOwr
throughout the year in the conduct OF youl
agency. Very truly yours.
E F. WARE. Commissioners.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
KILLS WOMAN
THEN HIMSELF
Michael Gallagher Shoots
Nellie Walsh Because She
Would Not Live With Him

Failing to persuade the woman with
whom he had become infatuated to run
away with him, Michael Gallagher a
sand teamster, yesterday shot and
killed Nellie Walsh. He then put an
edy occurred in house in
the rear of 151k Langton street. The
only witness of the shooting was Eva
Bohn, a girl Of years, who was in
the room at the time and whose
mother lay sick in the next apart
ment.
Mrs. Bohn, who is suffering from
asthma, sent little Eva to ask Mrs
Walsh, who lived at 302 Fourth street,
to come and nurse her. The woman ar
rived at IL o'clock. Shortly afterward
Gallagher, who rented a room from
Mrs. Bohn, came in. Mrs Walsh and
kitchen in the rear talking together
when, according to the little girl
Mrs. Walsh screamed and ran to the
front Of the house, Gallagher pursu-
ing her with drawn knife.
AS the terror-stricken woman I at
tempted to open the front door CAL
lagher drew a revolver and fired, the
bullet passing through the wall into
the apartment next door. Mrs. Walsh
flung her arm around Gallagher's neck.
pleading with him not to kill her. The
man placed the pistol against her
breast and fired. He then placed the
revolver to his own head and instantly
killed himself
Gallagher had been out of work for
some time, and had been suffering
from a disorder of the head, for which
he had been treated at the City and
County Hospital. Gallagher had
known the Walsh woman for several
years, and had constantly tried to per-
suade her to run away with him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
A HUGE HOTEL
UNDER CANVAS
A Combination of Hotel
Comfort and Freedom
of Camp Life.
Perfection Of Tent Living
Realized in Camp on Cali
fOrnia Northwestern Rail
way.

The success of Camp Vacation, located
on the Russian River, four miles beyond
Guerneville, has demonstrated satisfac-
torily the possibility of conducting an
extensive camp on strictly f1rst-class ho-
tel principles and at an extremely mod
crate cost to it's patrons. This camp was
brought into existence in the summer of
1903 under the ownership and direct su-
pervision Of Mrs. L. G. Cnopius and ac-
number of about one hundred guests
daily. Public approval was so pro-
nounced that Mrs. Cnopius decided upon
q larger camp for this year, and accord
ingly the season was opened with ade-
quate sleeping accommodations for two
hundred and fifty and an, enlarged din
ingroom capable of seating that number
at a single sitting. From the first of
June the daily attendance rarely fell un-
der 160 guests and July I'd, Sd and 4th
more than 500 people were comfortably
cared for. The grounds, comprising $50
acres on the bank OF the Russian River,
opposite the celebrated Bohemian Grove.
are threaded by delightful shaded paths
and the tents are so widely scattered
that guests may enjoy all the seclusion
of a private camp with none of the dis
comforts and annoyances Indeed, with
the 500 guests over the Fourth of July,
one would find it difficult to believe, ex-
cept at meal time, that there were two
score people on the grounds. This is ac-
counted for by the fact that there are
four miles of boating on the river, a
number of delightful swimming pools
and secluded spots innumerable. A dane
ing pavilion, capable of accommodating
400 without overcrowding, a commodious
office building In connection with which
is the postoffice and boat-booking Office,
fleet of sixty safe and speedy boats
with the best of oars and appliances,
croquet grounds and tennis courts are
among the convenienceS over which ex-
pense has not been spared.
The resort remains open from April to
October and the trains of the California
Northwestern Railway run directly to
the grounds, conveying passengers from
San Francisco for 70 miles through one
of the most charming scenic sections OF
the State
Next season Mrs. Cnopius will double
her dining-room capacity, install cozy
hall for guests on chilly evenings
warmed by a huge old-fashioned fire.
place. She expects daily patronage OF
about 800 and an attendance of three
times that number over the Fourth OF
July. The table is guaranteed to be un-
surpassed by any similar resort, both as
to quality and quantity of food and the
perfection of table service
For the hunter the nearby mountains
afford inviting opportunity for deer ir
season and the lover of rod and reel may
have abundant diversion. as black bass
are numerous in the Russian River ano
trout can be tempted from their hiding
| py the patient expert.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
Actor/su Railroad.

James Nefll.- owner Of the James
Neill theatrical company, yesterday
commenced suit for $500 damages
against the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company because of the alleged fall
ure of the railway to carry him and
his players from Seattle to Portland in
time to I'LL an engagement at the lat
ter city on November 10 last. The
sum sued for Is said to be the amount
represented by the advance sale for
the performance on the night named.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
At l5C Yard
25C White Oxford

And some mercerized damask
wasting It's called summer stuff,
but it's heavy enough to make fall
waists, and pretty ones.
We will have call for it this
fall, too. Small designs and
stripe patterns. Because it is
summer stuff, and we are get
ting ready for fall, pay I5c for
it, instead of 25c yd.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

order. Judge Conlan will sentence him
to-day.
Twelve callings and a dismissal was
the fate of the case IN which Mrs. Anna
Speaknan stood accused of attempting
to slay Mrs. Clara Lefevre by carving
her with a large knife one day about
three months ago. The women fought
duel at the home of Mrs. Speak
mans father, Adolph Beth the cause
being Mrs. Speakman's objection to
Mrs. Lefevre's being transformed from
her male parents housekeeper into his
Wife, and Mrs. Lefevre was so seriously
wounded on the head and neck that
Tor time her life trembled in the bal
ance. Ten times was the case called
before Judge Mogan, and each time a
continuance was granted on account Of
Mrs. Lefevre's reported inability to
appear in court. When Judge Mogan
went on his vacation the case was
taken up by Judge Conlan, and on his
second calling of it yesterday an at
torney specially engaged to prosecute
stated that Mrs. Lefevre had left the
city and was determined to abstain
from testifying. A dismissal was or
dered
Milton Rice, a fruit peddler, was ar
horse at a break-neck speed down the
declivity extending on Dupont street
from Pine to Sutter. The defense was
unique, Rice stating that the wagon
pushed the horse down the hill with
such force that the driver was unable
to check the animal, so he applied the
whip with the object of keeping the
beast ahead of the vehicle and thus
preventing a smash-up. Judge Caba-
Miss has continued the case until he
has time to consult authorities on the
law of gravitation.
L want to be placed" said William
Hughes to Judge Conlan.
Il fail to understand" said the Judge.
We'll. I'm unable to stop drinking,
and want to be placed where it will
be impossible for me to get any booze. :"
How would three months in the
County Jail fit your case?'
Like a new glove"
Three months it is"
Police Sergeant Ridden and picked
posse made a roundup of the public
squares south of Market street night
before last and raked in five male vag-
abonds, whom they found asleep upon
benches. Judge Cabaniss fined the de-
PENDANTS in accordance with their re-
spective deserts.
Bridget Boyle told Judge Cabaniss
that she drank to excess not because
of love of liquor, but because she de-
desired to bother certain gentleman
friend of hers who was opposed to tip
pling by the fairer sex. She had just
served three months in fail for drunk
enness when Patrolman Engle arrested
her on Kearny street for the same Of
fense.
The gentleman whom you aim to
pique is your husband, 1 presume?" the
Judge ventured.
mo, indeedy," replied Bridget; che
amt even my steady. He's a crank
that's crushed on me and thinks
ought to do as he does. 1 got drunk
just to show him he's not my boss"
Thirty days. sighed his Honor.
Judge Cabaniss dismissed the charge
of felony embezzlement against James
f. Young, accused of swindling Mrs.
Sarah e. Johnson out of about $4,000
by means Of a get-rich-quick scheme,
and the charge Of obtaining money by
false pretenses which was substituted
will be heard tomorrow. A grand lar
ceny charge by the same complaint
is also pending against Young.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
YOSEMITE VALLEY.
The Season Is Late This Year.

Fed by melting SHOWS in the high ST.
ezra. the famous waterfalls of Yosemite
continue to pour over the great cliffs.
Now is a grand time to visit Yosemite
Valley. Flowers are blooming in the
meadows and birds sing in the pines and
cedars. In the Merced. the Illillouette.
Tenaye Creek. in ten thousand pools in
a thousand streams. the trout lie hiding.
You'd better take your fishing pole ard
go
Cost2 $3.50 for the round trip. or
$4,000 for seven days Of delight. We are
glad TO tell you about it and about the
perfect way at 641 Market street, the
Office OF the Santa Fe.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
Blamed for His Own Death.

Coroner Leland held an inquest yes
terday upon the body Of Frank Pope.
who was killed in an elevator accident
IN the CrOcker building on JULY 26.
The jury returned a verdict Of acct
dental death, caused through Pope-s
own carelessness." Pope was oiling
the mechanism in the shaft and was
struck by the counterweights while the
cage was ascending.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
Petitions in Insolvency.

Petitions in insolvency were filed
yesterday in the United States District
Court as follows: Horace NJ Walker.
stationary engineer, st. Helena, liabili-
ties 1896, assets $472S: George NJ.
Davidson, liquor merchant, Sacra-
mento, liabilities $1363, no assets.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
Hunting and Fishing Trips, Camps
and Cottages.

The Russian and Gualala rivers and their
tributaries provide the best hunting and fish
Ing grounds IN Northern California. Deer.
bear and trout plentiful Cottages for rent
camp grounds. good hotels at Camp Meeker
Monte Rlo, Mesa Grande. Duncans Mills
" atsons and CaZader0. stage or packs from
% CaZader0 10 Sea View, Gualala Stewarts
Point and Point Arena. For copy Of Sum
nler Outings call or address North Shore In
formation Bureau. 626 Marker street. s. F.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
Nfother Mistrcats ChiId.

Mrs. Catherine Erickson, who lives
at 1909 Folsom street, is charged
with being an unfit person to have the
custody of her daughter, 13 years old.
Mrs. Grennan, the girls maternal
aunt, alleges this in a petition filed
yesterday for letters of guardianship.
1t is stated that Mrs. Erickson has
been In the daily habit of beating and
bruising the child. Besides she has
addressed profane language toward
her daughter and according to the
aunts declarations the child's mental
and bodily health have been impaired
and her morals injured.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
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. D
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

WANT NO BOILER INsPECTOR.-A pro-
test filed yesterday with the Supervisors
against the granting OF petition that boiler
inspector be appointed until proper laws are
created governing such inspection service. The
protest is signed by the keystone Boiler
Works and Pacific Coast Boiler Works
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
22C Yard
For 4=inCh Ribbon

It's a good silk ribbon with polka
dots; navy with white dots, black with
white, white with black. pink with
white, cardinal with white. navy with
cardinal. It's a swell ribbon for belt
or neck use.
At 15c yd.-A heavy Ain taffeta rib
bon, half-inch edge, with cardinal,
rose. lavender. black and maize.
We want you to get in the habit Of
coming to Hales for ribbons whenever
you want them. These extra values
but point the way to scores of others.
And. you know. we'n tie all bows
free.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

ISSUES A WORTHLESS CHECK. Charles
w. Porter was arrested yesterday on complaint
Of Martin ]. Fay. proprietor of saloon at $50
Mission street. and booked at the Southern
Police station on the charge OF forgery. Porter
had offered the check calling for 81 on the
Market, Street Bank When the check was
offered no funds were standing to Porter
account. hence his arrest
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

Browns dinners aren't much and he lives out
OF the way. but there's always high balls OF
Old Gilt Edge whiskey. Wichman Lutgen q
Co., 29-3l Battery St, s. f., sole proprietors
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

Ye Olde English Inn,
144 Mason St Music by the great Pam
American Quartet
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

LARGE RECEIPTS FOR FEES-The Bu-
reau OF Engineering yesterday issued a state
ment showing that the fees received for sur
veys Of lots and street work during June and
July were. respectively s1s62 so and s1772 90
being the largest for any two months in the
history Of the office
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04

Wedding announcements from Edward
Knowles Co.. "a Second St. are excellent
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
At SOC Yard
Oriental Striped Tapestry

It's a good value at 40c; the very
thing to drape the coy corner or to
cover the lounge or for making cur
tains for doors. Dainty Oriental strip
ed tapestry at soc instead OF 4Oc I'd
Drapery store. second floor.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-04
HEALTH OFFICERS PLAY SLEUTH
AND CATCH A DILUTER OF MILK
Concealed in His Barn. They Watch Him While He
Obtains Impure Water From Well and Pours
Pint of 1t Into Each Gallon of LacteaI Fluid

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eighth wabed to-day