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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
SON DIVIDES
WITH MOTHER
Will of Henry S. Crocker
Says Wife and Charles
Shall Share Big Estate

The will Of Henry S. Crocker was
filed in the probate department. of the
County Clerks office on Thursday, to-
gether with the petition for it's admis-
sion TO probate. but the documents
were Immediately removed and not re-
turned for public inspection until yes
terday.
The will Of the millionaire, who died
at the St. Francis Hotel on July IS
last, at the age of 70 years, was dated
December 20, 1901. He appointed his
wife, Clara Ellen Crocker, and his son,
Charles Henry Crocker. executors
without bonds.
In the first instance Crocker de-
clared that all of his estate was the
community property of himself and his
wife.
Next. in the will, he said that as he
understood the law. a One-half interest
in his estate would be vested in his
wife. He confirms this understanding
Of the law and gives her all Of the
household furniture, etc
To his son, Charles H Crocker, he
leaves the remaining half of the es-
tate, subject to the payment of the
other charges and legacies. The son
is directed to pay to his fathers sis
ter, Sarah E. Mckee, $500 a year until
the estate is distributed. He makes
this provision for the purpose of pre-
venting the estate from being embar-
rassed or the title TO any Of it being
clouded"
Charles H. Crocker shall pay $4,000 to
Emma W. Curtis, $4,000 to Henry
Crocker's niece. Nettie Cornwall and
$4,000 to Lizzie E. Platt. To his broth
er-in-law. Arthur Swinnerton, he
leaves $50 shares of the,H. S. Crocker
Company or $4,000 in lieu thereof
The will continues with the following
clause:
In dividing my estate between my
wife and son, 1 direct that my wife
shall have the right to take out of my
estate, at market valuation such bonds
as she may deem best, excepting the
stock of the II. S. Crocker Company,
of which she may take her share"
He gives the wife and son the right
TO borrow money, incur indebtedness,
mortgage or give property as security
and, out of his interest in the Sierra
Investment Company. to advance
money for the payment of the building
for which he provides. The will says:
My express direction is that they
shall not be hampered or restrained
in aiding or assisting in the construc-
ton of and payment for the contem-
plated structure, but shall be facilitat-
ed in every way in obtaining means to
that end"
1t is set forth in the will that Crocker
had organized the Sierra Investment
Company and purchased in it's name
a lot on the southeast side of Market
street, sixty feet southwesterly from
the corner Of First street and extend
ing through to Stevenson. Upon this
lot he contemplated soon to commence
the construction of a modern building
and says: If at the time of my death
the building is not commenc d or COM
pleted, my direction is tat my execu-
tors shall complete said structure"
The witnesses to the will we're w. S.
Wood. Reuben II. Lloyd and Frank F.
Bostwick.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
To Welcome State Organizer.

Redwood Circle of Women of Wood
craft on the evening of Tuesday, Aug
ust will tender a reception in Ea-
gles' Hall to State Organizer Neighbor
Miss Bertha Somner, one of the
brightest women who has ever been
selected for the position she occupies
and an eloquent speaker along frater-
nal lines. fine programme has been
arranged for the occasion under the
direction Of a committee of which
Neighbor Mrs. Wilder is the chairman.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
CHARGE OF CRUELTY TO A HORSE
DEVELOPS RECKLESS TESTIMONY
Witnesses Contradict Each Other so FIatIy That
Police Judge Cabaniss ConfesSes Inability to
Even Guess Decision in Accord With Justice

ing Of dishes and bric-a-brac that for
eight years last past has frequently
routed harmony from S27 Jackson
street, where she and Rio dwell to-
gether, though not in wedlock Rio
did not remain a passive recipient of
her fusillades, she said, but fired back
with aim even more accurate than
hers. AS to his declaration that his
Uranium bore burrows made by dishes
caromed off it by her, she could show
some evidences of the excellence of his
craftsmanship, but she did not desire
to make an exhibition of herself unless
Judge Conlan were unwilling to take
her word for it. Judge Conlan hastily
decided that her word was as good as
her bond, and Clerk Pat" Grey looked
disappointed.
So contradictory in every detail were
the statements made by Mary and Rio
that the court continued the case and
expressed a yearning to hear the testi-
mony Of Patrolman Skain, who arrested
the woman on the mans complaint and
is believed to be strictly impartial as
between them.
Henry Lagreen was accused of bat
terry by August Berger, head janitor of
the Emma Spreckels building. and the
defendant admitted the battery and
pleaded strong provocation. He was
employed to assist Berger. he stated.
and when he became tired of obliging
that person with money loans, which
were never repaid, he was discharged.
Then l gave him thump,'' Lagreen
added, because he was the meanest
man 1 had ever met Judge Cabaniss
imposed a fine of S..
Charles A. Lands, former police
man. who was recently fined $500 for
beating the woman who is suing him
for divorce, appeared before Judge
Conlan as defendant in a case of bat
terry, the complainant being his broth
er-in-law. John Hurley. Landis saved
attorneys fees by pleading his own de-
fense, and he examined and cross-ex-
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Head Cut by a Gas Pipe.

French liquor store at 1873 Fifth
street received two deep wounds on
his head yesterday from a piece Of
gas pipe welded by a billpOster
named Pete, who has been a hanger
on around the saloon of and on for
several months. Hawacour can only
account for the assault on the theory
that Pete intended TO render him un-
conscious with the view to taking the
money that was. in the cash drawer.
Police officer T. Hobi. whose beat is
on Fifth street. scouts the robbery the
ory and thinks the assault was the re-
suit of trouble between the two men.
The injured man had his wounds
dressed at the Emergency Hospital by
DR.. Pinkham.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Japanese Parcels Post.

A parcels post convention between
the United States and Japan took ef-
feet August 1. San Francisco, Seat
tie, Tacoma and Honolulu have been
designated as exchange offices. Nc
parcels may exceed $50 in value, four
pounds six ounces in weight, three feet
six inches in length in any direction
and six feet greatest length and girth
combined. Customs declarations must
be made by the senders and the usual
duties viii be collected at the country
of destination
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
MuIIany,s Estate Annraised.

An inventory of the estate of Mich
ael Mullany was filed yesterday in the
Probate Court, showing a value of
s69,079 5s, the chief item being the
home at the northwest corner of
Washington and Scott streets. The
land there is appraised at $4,000 and
the improvements at $1,000. Mullany
was lawyer and a member of the
firm of Mullany, Grant & Cushing.
His interest in the firm is valued at
$4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
MRS. HOGAN SUES FOR
FIRENIEN'S PENSION FUND
Test Case on the Question
Of Liability.

Test Case on the Question
OF Liability.
A suit which promises 10 be a test
case as 10 the liability OF the firemen's
pension fund for the payment Of pen
sions 10 the widows OF deceased fire.
men was commenced yesterday in the
Superior Court by Phoebe F. Hogan,
whose husband was a hoseman and
. later a captain in the Fire Depart
ment. She asks the court to compel
the fremen's pension fund to pay her
the pension Of $40 a month which her
husband had received before his
death. The suit is directed against the
Board Of Fire Pension Commissioners
John D. Barrett and other members
OF the board.
Hogan qualified as a fireman in No
vember. 1895. In September, 1900,
he was physically incapacitaIed from
attending 10 his duties and asked to
be retired on a pension of $40 a
month, half Of his salary as a hose
man.
The pension was allowed in October
1900. In April. 1902. he was allowed
d pension of $50 a month, the latter
sum being on his salary as captain for
three years. Hogan died on March IA
CT this year from the result of illness
. contracted and injuries received in the
service His widow demanded pay
ment Of the pension and it was re-
fused. hence her suit for a writ Of
mandate TO compel the payment.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06

The Supreme Court was not able to
consider the case against Griffith J.
Griffith. the Los Angeles millionaire.
yesterday because the attorneys
wanted more time to prepare argu-
ments.- The matter viii come up for
hearing again in October. Meanwhile
the capitalist, who is making a hard
legal fight TO escape punishment for
shooting his wife's eye out, must re-
main in the Los Angeles County Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
To Picnic on Admission Day.

Ignatian Council No. 35, Young
Mems Institute. is to have a picnic
en- Admission day. September 9. for
which big preparations are being
made by various committees
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
SPEND VACATION AT TAHOE.

It's the Right Place and Easily
Reached by Low Rates.
Going on a vacatfon7 Try Lake Tahoel
The fishing is glorious this year and there Is
any amount OF inducement to the one craving
sweet mountain air. the spice OF pine and hr
forests and scenery whose grandeur exhilarates.
The Southern Pacific sells tickets from san
Francisco as follows:
Friday 70 Tuesday excursion tickets. $40 50
Ten-day round trip excursion tickets. SIS so
Thirty-day round trip excursion tickets. SIS $
Ninety-day round trip excursion tickets. .s16 50
These rates are good via Truckee and include
a steamer ride around the lake Ask any agent
for folder and details, or at the San Francisco
office southern Pacific. 613 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
ADVERTISEMENTS
The Price to Pay

When you buy $14 suit here you know you
are getting your moneys worth in fabrics,
lining, workmanship. fit and finish-things
which are essential to the life of sui. Our,
business suits at $I4 are types of the best
quality You can go higher-price and quality
and always moneys worth.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06

Mary Tobin. sharp of feature and
tongue, denied that Rio Nieble, swart
and slow of speech. was struck by all
the household articles she hurled at
him, but acknowledged that she scored
more hits than misses. Yes, she be-
lieved she could average seventy-five
bullseyes out of a possible hundred,
although she had never kept even a
mental tally of her shots. But she
would like to have the court under
stand that she did not do all the throw
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06

Wife-Did doctor prescribe Old Gilt Edge7
Husband-No; he said get the best whiskey.
He knew that / knew and you know
which is the best Wholesale at 29-31 Battery
St. S. F. Wichman, Lutgen & Co.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06

j. H de Acavadoc, an Ecuadoran.
was sent by Judge Conlan to answer
a forgery charge in the Superior Court,
with bail set at $1,000 The defendant
is accused of having obtained money
from several persons in this city by
means of forged drafts from banking
institutions in his native republic.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
ADVERTISEMENT.
TEACH THE CHILDREN

A delicious dentfrice makes the tooth
brush lesson easy. SOZODONT is a fra
grant liquid cleanser, penetrating the little
crevices OF the teeth it purifies them.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Griffith Case Is Put Over.

Jules Of BIS Pine st. is in no way con
nected with any uptown restaurant
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Ye oIde English Inn

IA Mason st. Music by the great Pm.
American Quartet
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06

Sixteen-year-o Ruth Brown meekly
promised to be good little girl and
obedient to her stepsster, Mrs. Esther
Donaire, if Judge Conlan would kind
ly let bygones remain bygones and re-
frain from sending her to public in
stitution for the restraint of revolu-
tionary maidens. His Honor severely
scolded Ruth for provoking Mrs. Don
aire to enlist his aid in the enforce
ment of discipline and then continued
the case until next Wednesday, advis-
ing Ruth to be on her very best be-
havior during the interim, else she will
surely be consigned to a reform school
Mrs. Donaire, who lives at the st.
Kathryn Hotel, stated that she is
Ruth's only guardian and that the girl
recently acquired a habit of disobedi-
ence and following her own inclination
in the matter of violating the curfew
ordinance. When demonstrated with
she flew into a violent rage and the
immediate cause of the wards arrest
was severe trouncing which she ad-
ministered to Mrs. Donaire because
/ that lady chided her for staying away
from home until after midnight and
failing to satisfactorily explain where
she had been. The guardian suose-
quently ascertained that her ward had
spent the evening with a bartender
and that some of the places visited by
the couple were not of the character
that unsophisticated girls should be al
lowed to enter.
During her recital Mrs. Donaire was
deeply affected. While she felt that
the child was getting beyond her con-
troll and in imminent danger Of going
astray, she shrank from having her
committed to an institution for way
ward girls. That the Judge keenly
sympathiZed with the woman was
shown by the sharpness with which he
reproached the defendant, who seemed
to realize that she had acted very in
| discreetly.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06

These WAISTS are made Of an elegant
quality of lawn-and beautifully trimmed
slick and summery styles TO select from.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
Drug Economy

And HGlc'S GO Hand in Hand
To-Day.
soc for Hudnut's marvellous cold
cream. It's the best thing for sun
burn and a good preventive for
chapped lips; perfectly harmless,
guaranteed so. It's large Jar you
can buy at Hale's to-day for soc.
Lola Montez Elixir Of Lilies. 25c large
bottle, an excellent skin preparation.
Toilet soaps, s for csc. A large assort-
ment of hard milled soaps
.ChamoiS skins, &c each.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
05C Garment

Are all wool; some Of them are in
cotton that is mercerized to look like
silk; shirts and drawers splendidly
made and all sizes. Instead Of S1-0o
and S1.25. CSC.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-24

Dolinda likes c1ppy track better than
the footing she Will find beneath her TO-
day. but il seems IL she could beat
Mildred J.. for the place
In the last race Major Carpenter seems
10 have a chance. S.der got him on 50
slowly on his last start that the Seldlng
chances were ruined. With proper nan
ding to-day he may win from lnsoitar-:'
and Potter
Vestry SHOULD win the third. with NIL
ton Young and Miss Manners close up
Brewer Schorr Is making his first appear
a-ce Of the season here and may DO some
thing TO show that he is approaching his
old-r:r.le form
neister Is the order in which the second
may result JudGe Brady il the Liam
colt. named after the former presiGins
officer in the DelTnar stand He may De
able 20 defeat Hachmeister to-day The
latter bears the name OF the present sec
retarv % the racing association
FIving Fire ran his best race IN heavy
going. but may be able 10 repeat over the
track offered to-day
In the onering rae. Radiurn should WIN
on her fash OF speed. last oGt- short cake
ard Jol!ier may follow her homo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-24
SCOTCH DANCE
BEST IN FEATURE
With Track and Distance 10 His
Liking. Colt Came Home
Ahead of Mafalda and
just So in Handicap.

Scotch Dance had 20 be considerably the
best to win first money in the feature race
at DeImar yesterday. the Parrish cClU
coming home in the lead only after a tenn
pestuo-s journey and a wild fight down
the stretch
With track that favored his sensitive
hoof ard over route tina; suited hin TO
q nicely. Scotch Dance seemed 20 b.
overlooked For the greater part CO the
wagering. Presumably deeniag alsn OFT
classed. the bookmak=rs made Just 80
q hot favorite. holding aim II : TO >
Scotch Darce proved that he Was the
best however. By winning un3e- great
disadvantage. Breaking promptly. he
shot TO the front. led 10 the stable turn
and then went So wide that be was Ear
IN the ruck By the time Howell got him
ssraightened OUT for hone
JJus So trailed his field to- the early
stages and seemed unable 10 untrack nm
self in tse rather heavy going. which still
prevailed on sections Of the course. King
Rose oued Up "a al apparently canl-r-
Gus contender When Scotch dance went
wide. arc just so managed 20 shave The
Iail and save ground on the leaders
As they drew near the stretch turn
Scotch Lance was one. more IL a good Vo-
si-iO:- He again went wide on the curve
losing two or three rs-ES- n tL= mean
time Nafalta- who had been running far
back IN tie rear. took the shortest route
around the curve and came Gown the
stretch in such a position that she
seemed likely - win.
Il was Il ha-d :-ght down the straight
with Dance. Nafalca and Just So AL ap-
p=a-Ils 20 have chances one furl1nE out
Then the C-trrtsh colt drew slowly 20 the
fore. aEc crosse. the line E.th bLt a head
10 spare over Masal14- who vas a good
margin ahead % the tired Just -.
Felix NOZZeS. at a long p-!cs- heat his
field IN III. third. the heavily played ia
vcrite. ; z NAyber-y. running = disgrace
ful last
Jungle Imp easily captured first r-oney
IN the second racv. and Bob cG-I came
home iESt IL the opening event
In The ttth. Hir!y-oc-! : early spec! kept
him in q commanding position. and he
always held his field safe. after being
Strengthened OK for home Golden Light
and Yellow Hammer were next in order
E3sard1's showing. Or lack OF showing.
was the feature ~ this race He was the
second hot favoTite 20 run absolutely last
In the course % the day. Judge Murphy IL
stantly ordered that his entries should be
refused n future. on the ground OF his
Inconsistent running.
IN the last event Tryoa was many
pounds the best. and won h1ndily enough
Second Mate Git not run his race here.
and the performance caa DC thrown cot
for him
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-24
Taby Tosa and Anadarco Seem
Likely TO Capture Fourth
and Fifth Races.
VESTRY In THE THIRD.
Goldblatt Mare May Land First
Money in Her Event-Ra-
dunn and Judge Brady
Should Be Victors.

Unless all signs fan, Taby Tosa may b.
returned a winner at the Delrnar track
this afternoon. the little gray Eelding ap-
pea-inS 10 have an excellent chance 70
carry OF first place IN the Boulevard
Handicap.
II good boy Is Up. who can hustle
Taby along and can keep him within
striking distance Of the leaders. Il sure
iy seems as II first money should go 10
him. weight and distance alike will IA
vor the gray and # appears as /: brack-
cts may be credited 70 him after to-day :
stake,
Three entries VIII start with their mem
hers coupled in the betting. Tom Hayes
has Anne Davis and Orient as his repre-
sentatives, Lubin and Hiles viii start fOr
W. w Elliott and Neverscch and Pour
quot Pas Will represent tie Hughes con-
tinsenc
OF this assortment. # looks as though
the Hayes pair was the most dangerous
Both mares are in at light weight and
each will be favored by the route Orien;
closed with such determination on her
last out that She cannot be regarded As
anything else but dangerous here Anne
Davis Is sti!l something OF an unknown
Quantity
Third money seems to lie between JACK
Young and Commodore, with the latter
having the better chance. The distance
may not suit Commodore quite so Well
as q slightly shorter journey, but ne ap-
Pears capable Of getting the rhird place
In the NTH e seems as II another MEM
Der OF the Burnett stable can be Sc
lected-and full brother TO Taby Tosa.
at that. The gray gelding Anaiarco may
win this race, judging from his strong
finish in the Ozark Stake. he packs
light weight to-day. likes the route and
seems the most threatening Of the field
Monaco Maid may be the contender, with
linda az the runner rp.
linda will surely set the pace for the
early stages, but IL looks as II Anadarco
should show her the way across the finish
this afternoon
In the sixth, II Is hard TO see how Lacy
Crawford can be beaten He packs
heavy weight to carry over the route II
Is true. but he seems perfectly capable Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-24
Bride of Few Days Leaves Jacob
Weimer. the Well-known
Baseball Pitcher.
BRIDEGROOM ONCE DIVORCE.
Appeal To the Pope for Special
Dispensation May Be Made
Husband in Brooklyn With
His Team.
REPUs BIG SPECIAL


Chicago. IL. Sept S-Bscaus. .. TIRE
laws O, her church forbid marriage
with a person who has once been divorced
Mrs. Laura TrumbulI weirls-. wife o.
Jacob Wiener. the crack pitcher OF the
Chicago National League baseball team
separated herself from him a few hours
after the wedding ceremony had been per-
formed.
Mrs. Weirle- is a tevout Catholic. ard
when she married. p week ago. did TO:
know OF former alliance of her husband
WeiInsr had abandoned Lg-heranisn tha.
Re might have Tire ceremony performed
according to his wife's wishes. AID not
knowing o: the laws OF the Catholic
Church neglected 20 mention his former
wife
Mrs Weire- discovered che sacc a few
hours after the ceremony was said by
Bishop ,Iu,3oon- Sire fed 20 her room
ard was there until to-day. when she ap-
peared. pale and with eyes red from
weeping Her husband is IN Brooklyn
with his club
Whether the separation is TO be pernsa-
H-n- - a question. Mrs Trunbuil -
steaGtzst n her love. bu, will not continue
the union unless her religious sc-uples can
y satisfied. An appeal TO the Pope 10 ore
OF the many suggestions put forward a.
a means OF solving TIE situation
Ten years ago weirier was married In
Des Moines. Ia but the union was IN
happy. ard a divorce cane about Ii a
short time The frsc Mrs. we.ner now
lives IN Los Angeles with Ter little ta1sh-
ter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-24
Loretta NJ. Also Heavily Played
Helped TO Reward the Talent.

Chicago. Sept. :3.-Drasoon. Woods
Perry and Singing Master were the win
ming favorites at Harlem to-day. Weather
perfect; track good Summary:
First race. SIX furionxs-I-su,enant Rice 100
IMeintyr.D. i to ). won: Nsxnzr los LARSEN
= TO !; second: Jgexe sauhey: 100 fseam-terp.
- 10 :. third Time. i:.4 "a Free Rooter
Fsrirn SczruTn. Ciydeo. fleetwood. Lasaxft,e
Annie Alone. Mart Gentry and Else NJ also
ran
S-coad race, s.x furiones-Draroon III Uar-
semi. 20 8. won: Comrade. us 1Dayisl s 70 L
second: op,fonal Ia 6Shavey'. Is 10 / third
Time. I-i+ Is Cardinal wolsey Bob NclIean
Miss Melton Ghats. Durbar and Jehaae also
ran
Third race. on. miie--woods Perry. No.
sSiCVD- 70 :. -or; Bo-nbardier. fe OPvueiD
to \. second: William Wright II: tTroxler, )
20 :. third Time. ia Is. General Steward
also raa-
Fourth race fv. fu-ionGs-Loretta NJ 10
CSicoD. 10 :. VICE: Moorish Dansei. - Iwti-
son); 70 !. secoad; Jade; g shaver. Il TO L
Doyle. Arc Light. stss Lee and E,hei Barry
more also ran
Fifth race. six and one-haif furionxs-Lor.
DIXON s. knapp. TO , won: Mamie Hodge.
les Ialn.n,: 4 TO 70. second: Red Raven. 100
Davis. is 10 ]. third. Tine. I:iS S-5- san
Hero- Don Domo Safety LAsh; and Green
Gown also
sixth race. mile and Gns- s,ateeuth--ssnstns