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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
PRIVATE JAMES DURWARD
Is STAR OF THE SHOOT
Sea Girt With Good Score
of 43O.

SEA GIRT, n. j., Aug. 2S.-The ma
tional team match, the most important
military rifle competition held in this
country, will open at O'Clock to-mor-
row morning The national individual
match, in which originally there were
657 entries. was won by Private James
Durward. Company G, Fifth Regiment,
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, with
a total of 430 out of possible 500. In
addition to first prize, consisting of a
gold medal and $50. Private Durward
receives prize OF gold medal and $40
provided for the competitor making the
highest aggregate score in skirmish
fire.
Lieutenant R. n. Sayre. National
Guard New York, won the national pfs-
tol match with 237 out of a possible
ESQ Lieutenant James Siege, United
States Cavalry. was second with 236.
Captain d. z. Cook of Maryland and
Thomas Anderson of New York each
scored 234.
If conditions are favorable the ma
tional team match may be completed
by next Friday evening. That will per-
nit of the holding Of the Dryden
trophy match. second only in impor-
tance to the national, next Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
BULLETINS Az UNIVERSITY.

BERKELEY, Aug. 2S.-Three bulIe-
tins Of interest TO scientists have Just
come from the university press. John
4. Reid has written of The Structure
and Genesis OF the Comstock Lode"
This paper is a distinct contribution to
the study OF ore deposits and of many
unsettled vital questions connected
with tie structure of the Comstock
lode and the genesis of its ores.
Under the title "Preptoceras," a new
ungulate from the Samwel Cave, Cal.
Eustace L FurlOng describes the skele-
ton Of q hitherto unknown sheep-like
animal, found in the course of the ex-
ploration Of the Samwel Cave, Shasta
County. The exploration of the quater-
nary caves Of Shasta County conducted
by the department of anthropology dur
ing the past three summers has brought
70 light onslderable remains Of quater-
nary vertebrate fauna Of the State
much Of which is entirely new TO sci
ence- Some other new species are de-
scribed Ia pamphlet on New Nam
malta from the Quaternary Caves of CAL
ifornia," py William ]. Sinclair, also
just published by the department of
geology Of the University of California.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
TOURIST HOTEL
FOR MARIN SIDE
Capitalist Plans to Erect
a Large Hostelry Near
the Town of Mill Valley
SITE IN THE REDWOODS
Millionaire William Kent
Intends to Build Struc-
ture to Rival Del Monte
Special Dispatch to The Call

MILL VALLEY, Aug. PA large ano
elegant hotel will be built on the same
plans as the world-famous Del Monte by
William Kent, prominent Chicago cap
talist and resident of Kentfeld. at the
head of Redwood Canyon at an early
date. No expense will be spared in the
construction of the hotel.
The Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railroad
Company has surveyors on the ground
laying out grades and lines for spur
from the main line to the proposed hotel
site. The railroad spur will be built prior
to the commencement of the erection of
the hotel, and the material will be deliy-
cred there by cars.
The hotel will be of easy access, being
only an hours ride from San Francisco.
The well-known San Francisco architects,
Bliss and F'aville, will prepare the plans
for the new hotel. They have been In
structed to incorporate the latest hotel
appliances in the hotel. making every
thing first-class.
Kent recently purchased 600 acres OF
land in Redwood Canyon from the Tamal-
pals Land and Water Company, paying in
the neighborhood of 10000 for it. The
tract is principally a virgin forest of
large secuoias and is familiar to San
Franciscans. who spend their spare mo-
ments among natures wonders
Kent is very wealthy man and has
made his home in this county for nearly
thirty years. His home at Kentfield COM
prises a thousand acres of the choicest
residence sites. He is largely identified
with Chicago water front property and
lands throughout the United States. He
is also identified with several business en-
terprises.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
SAMUEL 5. JOHNSON DEAD.

BERKELEY, Aug. 2S.-Samuel s..
Johnson, a millionaire lumberman of
California and the head of the McCloud
River Lumber Company, died to-day Of
Bright's disease at his home, 1881 LIE
Conte street, Berkeley. He had been
attended by specialists from the East,
but they could not save him. Johnson
was Canadian, who made fortune In
wisconsin and Minnesota as lumber
man. He was member of the firm
of Johnson & Wentworth, and also
identified with the Weyerhauser and
Walker syndicates, two organizations
that have much to do with the control
of the lumber industry of the country.
He is survived by wife and two sons.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
Accidentally Turn. ON Gas.

Joseph Reagan. a laborer. was
found dead in his room at S27A Guer-
zero street about o'clock yesterday
morning by Robert Phillips. the land
lord. Gas was escaping from an open
Jet. Philips said that Reagan came
nome on Sunday night under the In
fuence of liquor. Phillips took him to
his room and lighted the gas About
half an hour later the door OF the room
being slightly ajar. Phillips looked IN
and saw that Reagan was asleep.
About o'clock Phillips awoke and de-
tected the odor OF gas which he traced
to Reagan's room 1t Is supposed that
when Reagan turned out the gas he
had accidentally turned il on. again
He was about As years of age The
body was taken to the Morgue-
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
Wealth Concealed
About Humble
Home.
Mrs. Seifert Has
$4,000 toKeep
Wolf Away.

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-Out of hooks and
crannies from most unexpected hiding
places Mrs. Frank Seifert has come into
possession of a fortune of $4,000 that she
had no idea existed. Two weeks ago her
husband, a butcher, died from injuries
sustained in being kicked by fractious
colt. Seifert had kept secret his accumu-
lations, and IT was not until Mrs Seifert
went rummaging through the home, at
2259 Peralta street, that she came across
the hidden treasure.
The widow and her three children have
become possessed of what seems TO the
bereaved wife to be a great fortune. A
short time before her husbands untimely
death he sold out a half-interest in his
butcher shop which netted him a few
hundred dollars. When Mrs. Seifert be-
gan TO settle her husbands affairs she
was convinced that less than $1,000 would
represent ali of his estate.
But now all is changed. Seifert had
notes, mortgages and bank books slowed
away about the house which represent
hoard that Mrs. Seifert thinks may run
into $4,000. She cannot account for the
large and unexpected amount that has
been brought to light. She admits she
knew little concerning her husbands
business accounts. 1t has been intimated
that Seifert, who took a great interest in
horses, may have won heavily at the
races last season.
At any rate Mrs. Seifert declares she
did not know that any money was being
saved out of the business. She believed
there would be practically nothing for
her to get along with. But the uncover
ing of her husbands 5 secret hoard has put
a very much brighter aspect on life for
the widow and mother with three young
children to rear and educate.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
MANY WEDDINGS
TO TAKE PLACE
IN SEPTEMBER
BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE.

OAKLAND Aug. 2S.-Miss Belle Robins
the charming young daughter OF Judge and
Mrs George Robins. will entertain a few
young friends at luncheon next Wednesday
Piedmont Clubhouse with its attractive en-
vironment, being the place selected for the
event At the table VIII be Miss Sarah Scott
Miss Mabel Heald, Miss Eleanor Gassaway,
Miss Dolly McKeown, Miss Alice Berry, Mrs
c. A jeffrey, Mrs NJ E. Chauche ana Mrs
J. H Robins.
Miss Florence Branch, who while teaching
in Lincoln School became hersef pupil IN
Cupid's class, will Join the long procession OF
September brides. She viii marry E. j. Tur-
ner of this city. On Saturday last Miss Agnes
McFeeIy was hostess q handkerchief shower
for Miss Branch. the sixteen guests including
the bride-elect's co-workers in school,
Mr.. and Mrs John r. Blake have announced
the engagement Of their daughter. Miss Naomi
wholesale shipping and commission merchant
OF San Francisco. She. too, will join the ranks
OF young matrOns in September
One Of the most important announcements
made recently was that of Miss Jean Howard S
engagement TO Carl A schoonmaker OF san
Howard-the onl-- one-and is a very attrac-
tive. accomplished girl. Mr.. Schoonmaker is
is also one Of san Francisco's leading business
men The wedding. which is planned for the
early winter, viii without doubt be brilliant
affair
A young relative of the w c. B. de Fren-
erys Miss Cornelia Campbell, has just an
nounced her engagement to Harry A feazell
She is a daughter of the late Henry c. Camp
bell and is a graduate Of Bryn Mawr College.
Mr. Yeazell is college graduate, the Univer-
sity Of California being his alma mater
Still another September bride is Miss Hazel
Chisholm who is soon to wed Frederick j.
Rademaker OF San Francisco. Mr.. and Mrs.
Colin Chisholm of Merrimac street are the
parents Of this young bride-to-be.
Miss Gertrude Russell and Miss Seville Hay
den are guests at the pretty Inverness cottage
OF the George Dornins.
Miss Ms1d Edith Pope and Mrs. Pope were
members - a pleasant week end party at the
home OF the Lawson Adams in Belvedere.
Mrs Willard Williamson gave a delightful
luncheon last week at her San Francisco home
Among the guests were Mrs. Hugh McCol
webster Mrs. George Hammer, Mrs Louis
GhfrardelH. Mrs. Oscar Long. Mrs. William
Fine. Mrs Joseph NJ Nasten. Mrs. F. p. Deer
ing Mss Martel, Miss Pope, Miss Nicholson
and Miss Fairweather.
DIR. Andrew S. Draper. Commissioner Of
Education of New York. has been the guest of
Mr and Mrs J. NJ. Chase for the last week
Mr. Chase has returned from Honolulu after
an absence of three months.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
DIVORCE CASE ON TRIAL.

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-The divorce
trial of Mary against John Wilson was
continued to-day, .ne defendant taking
the stand in his own defense. While
she accuses him of swearing and curs-
ing at her and otherwise abusing her,
he has denied all the charges and
states that she has started divorce pro-
ceedings a number of times, although
be has never attempted to leave her.
The case will go on tomorrow. when
the husband will be cross-examined.
Marie Laine was granted a divorce
from Ellie Laine to-day for cruelty; L.
E Dobson was granted an interlocu-
tory decree from Josephine Dobson for
desertion; Alice v. George was grant
ed a final decree from Antoine George
for desertiOn.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
LANDED
IN LAWS Tolls
Notorious Burglar Is Cap
tured as Result of Good
Work by Berkeley Police
HE MAKES CONFESSION
Robert Linehan Admits He
Posed as Floor Polisher
While Stealing Jewelry

BERKELEY, Aug 2s.-Clever work on
the part of Marshal August Vollmer, aid
ed by his detective force. has resulted
in the capture of Robert Linehan. regard
ed as one OF the most dangerous crooks
on the Pacific Coast Linehan has con-
fessed TO enough burglaries to make his
conviction on burglary felony charge
apparently certain. He has three prior
convictions to his credit, for each OF
which nc is said to have served term in
San Quentin. In each. case he was sent
up from San Francisco.
Linehan has confessed to stealing large
quantity of valuable Jewelry from the
home of NJ. P w. Albee at 2415 Durant
street last Wednesday. He also admits
stealing jewelry from Edward Johnson
and William Kidd, gaining entrance TO
their room at 2l14 Center street last Sat
ur6ay night Linehan's room was across
the hall from that occupied by Johnson
and Kidd
The young thief has worked at odd
times as a floor polisher. This work has
enabled him TO get entrance TO houses and
permitted him TO make away with jewelry
with comparative ease. He worked in this
manner with other floor polishers at
the AIbee residence on .Durant street.
When the loss of the jewelry was report
CO. the WOTkInen were All eAaiiiilleo- Aliie
han was found to have given fictitious
address. He was singled out for special
examination. When the second robbery
in a room adjoining his own was re-
ported. Linehan was arrested, and when
confronted with evidence the police had
secured he confessed to a number OF
burglaries, in addition to those the police
had under consideration. He had disposed
of the stolen jewelry in saloons, pawn
shops and disorderly resorts. Much of 1t
will be recovered
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
Chicago L. Little's Home.

A dispatch has been received from
Chicago concerning Edward F. Little,
who recently disappeared from his
hotel in San Francisco. 1t says that
Little lived at 1929 Lake avenue, Chi
cago His wife said in Chicago yes
terday that she was at a loss to un-
derstand the disappearance of her hus-
band, as when he left home several
weeks ago on business trip for the
Illinois firm that employed him, he
seemed to be in good health and spirits.
Mrs. Little said that about ten days
ago he wrote the firm here for money
and that 1t was sent him. Since then
nothing has been heard from him.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
CYCLIsT HURT IN RACE.

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-WiIliam Star
row, is years Of age, was probably
fatally hurt in fall from a bicycle
during a road race on the San Leandro
road. and he now lies at the point Of
death at the Alameda Sanitarium. His
skull is fractured and he is suffering
from concussion of the brain. Starrow
is a member Of the Central City Wheel
men and lives at 13s Julian street, in
San Francisco. He was racing with a
number Of the members of the club
when he fen and five other riders fell
on TOP Of him. The accident occurred
ct the corner OF East Fourteenth and
Bezes streets
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
LADIES OF GOLDEN GATE
TENNIS CLUB TO MEET
They VIII Decide Who Are to Repre-
sent Them In Championship


Six ladies of the Golden Gate Tennis
Club will meet on the courts at the
park to-day to decide who shall repre-
sent the club in the coming champion
ship event next week.
The tournament to-day will be at
singles and will be contested from
scratch. The players who are to COM
pete are undoubtedly the strongest in
the club and consequently some good
tennis should result.
Mrs. Watson drew a bye in the OPEN
ing round and will meet the winner
of the match between Miss Ida Mearns
and Miss Lulu Wegener. In the lower
half Miss vodden drew bye and will
play the winner of the Miss Vera
Crocker- Miss Golda Myer match
Play will be called at $3.50 this after
noon and all matches will consist of
best two out of three sets.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
RETIREs OLD ENGINEER.

ALAMEDA, Aug. 2S.-Joseph o. Mes
ser, chief engineer at the municipal
electric light and power plant, has
been asked for his resignation by Su-
perintendent Joseph B. Kahn because
he refused to serve on the night shift
and also because the superintendent
holds the engineer responsible for a
breakdown that occurred recently to
one Of the engines at the works. Mes
ser says that rather than serve on the
night shift he Will retire from the en-
ploy of the city. He has been con-
nected with the plant for fifteen years.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ncEAN srEAMERs

NEW YORK-Arrived Aug 2S-Stmr Elm
land from Antwerp; stmr Rotterdam, from
Rotterdam and Boulogne; stmr Partisan, from,
GLASGOW; stmr hoenigen ALBERT, from Genoa
Stmr Minneapolis, from London, of Siascon-
sett. Mass.
GLASGOW-Arrived Aug 2-Stmr Numfd-
Ian. from New York.
PALERMo-saiied Aug 25-stmr Nord
America. for New York. :.
Observation-Disclosures Aug, 2s-stmr Bar
barossa. from New York, for Bremen, and
proceeded.
Sailed Aug 2s-stmr Bremen. for New York
trot previously.
GIBRALTAR-Arrived Aug 2s-Stmr Prin-
zess Irene. from New York, for Naples and
Geroa, and proceeded.
BREMEN-Arrived Aug 2S-Stmr Barba-
rossa from New York.
HAMBURG-Arrived Aug 26-Stmr Bulga-
ria from New York. Aug 27-Stmr Moltke,
from New York, latter not previously.
BOULoGNE-Sailed Aug 27-stmr Patricia.
for New York
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
Escape. From Reform school.

The police were asked yesterday to
look out for Glenn Blood (alias Fred
Grant,, who escaped from the Preston
School of Industry on August "a He
had been committed to the school from
Los Angeles for burglary. He claims
to be II years of age. but is "a. He is
five feet one inch tall, has brown hair,
brownish eyes, sallow complexion and
is of slender build. He has worked
in a typewriter factory.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
oRowHURsr ANSWERS CHARGE

OAKLAND. Aug. 2s.-1n answer to
the accusations OF s. j. Pembroke, the
father of Percy Pembroke, that the
downfall of his son was directly due
to the evil influence of James Crow
harst The leader of the Fruitvale gang
that killed Thomas w. Cook. Crowhurst
said to-day that Pembroke had sug-
gested TO him the first crime in which
he was ever implicated. Crowhurst de-
clares that Pembroke proposed to him
10 hold uD man who had just sold a
diamond ring to Pembroke's brother.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
RANk nuYs NEW sITE.

HAYWARDS, Aug. 2S.-The Bank of
Haywards has purchased from the Var
ney estate the property at the north
east corner Of Main and B streets, with
a frontage of $50 feet on B and IS feet
on Main street. The purchase price
was $4,000. 1t is understood the bank
portion of the corner. A two-story
building, occupied by Jesse Woods as
a store, stands on the site. Woods has
bought new location near his present
place of business.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
FINIGAN DIVORCE
AGAIN IN COURT
Ancient Suit Once More Be-
fore Judge in San
Rafael.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.


SAN RAFAEL. Aug. 2S.-For the first
time in many years both the fair young
plaintiff and the aged defendant in the
well-known divorce case of Emily B.
Finigan VS.. Peter A. Ffnigan appeared in
court to-day. Mrs. Finigan has been
travelling through the United States and
foreign countries, the guest OF her rela-
tives.
The cause of their appearance to-day
was the application of James P. Sweeney
the defendants attorney, for a motion
to dismiss the case for lack of prosecu-
ton by the plaintiff Her attorneys
fought the motion and fortified their ac-
ton by stating that the plaintiffs prfn-
cipal witnesses were in Europe: that,
owing to the defendants non-payment OF
alinfony and counsel fees, the plaintiff
did not have sufficient funds to procure
depositions of foreign witnesses and was
entirely dependent for her existence and
subsistence upon the generosity of her
relatives. After hearing both sides the
application was submitted
There was an effort to draw from Fini-
gan the source Of the funds for his liv-
ing expenses. He gave very evasiye
answers. He stated that one of his sons
gave him $50 out of the $50 which was his
monthly salary. Out Of this he paid S35
for rent, leaving SIS for other expenses.
Last December he agreed TO pay $125
monthly alimony and a few months
afterward refused to pay on account of
a law passed by the Legislature.
This case was transferred from San
Francisco to this county On January %,
1897 In February, 1897, Finigan was or
dered to pay alimony and counsel fees.
The following April he was found guilty
of contempt of court for his refusai
After serving six weeks in the County
Jail he was released He has not paid
the money yet. He attempted to transfer
his property to his daughters, but before
it was effected debt collectors forced him
to go into insolvency. The insolvency
case is still on the calendar.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
BARRIcADEs HIMSELF IN ROOM

OAKLAND. Aug. 2S.-Nelson Bur-
dette, IS years old, colored, barricaded
himself in his room to-day at his resi-
dence 961 Fortieth street. and defied
parents. police or any one else to dis
turb him. Burdettes father said the
young man had remained for thirty-six
hours in his room before the pangs of
hunger subdued what was diagnosed
as a bad case of the "sulks" PATROL
man Woods this morning took a hand
at trying to break down the boys tenn
per, but without avail.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
Harrison's Suit Argued.

Justice R. C. Harrison of the First
District Court of Appeal, who has Pc
titioned the Supreme Court for writ
to compel payment to him of $4,000 as
annual salary instead of $4,000. was
heard yesterday. Attorney Webb ar
gued for the people and Judge Charles
w. Slack spoke in behalf of the petit
toner.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
want. bigger Boy Arrested.

Thomas Flanagan. eight years of
age, who lives at 1410 Alabama street
obtained a warrant from Police Judge
Fritz yesterday for the arrest OF John
Doe," a boy about 13 years of age. on a
charge OF battery. Thomas said the
unknown boy hit him on the head on
Saturday afternoon with an iron rake
making a wound in his scalp, which
had to be sewed UP by the family doc
tor
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
GIVEN YEAR IN PRISON
FOR SMUGGLING MORPHINE
Sentence Imposed Upon Fred Coul-
ter by Judge Lennon In San
Rafael.

SAN RAFAEL, Aug. 2S.-Fred Coulter.
who was convicted OF smuggling NOR
phine into the prison at San Quentin.
was sentenced by Judge Lennon to-day
to serve one year In that Institution
Antonio Mello, the deckhand who
brought the package from San Francisco
to San Quentin. pleaded guilty TO
charge OF misdemeanor IN communicating
with a prisoner without the permission OF
the Warden. Judge Magee imposed q
fine OF SIS. which Mello paid
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
Judge Davi. to Addres. Young Men.

Judge John F. Davis will address
young men at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association auditorium this even
ing at S:15 in connection with the
Evening Law School of the institution.
There will be no charge for admission
and all seats in the auditorium will be
at the disposal of young men who
would like to hear Judge Davis. The
Evening Law School proper will open
next Tuesday evening and there is
every prospect of a large enrolment.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
CHARGES ATTEMPT AT MURDER.

OAKLAND, Aug. 28.-Samuel Karol-
la, Southern Pacific Company Sec
tion-h hand, was arresIeu at West Berke-
ley tonight by Deputy Marshal Moran
on charge of assault with intent to
commit murder The complainant is s.
Rosaro, a railroad workman, who says
Karolla stabbed him in the head last
Friday night at Third and Delaware
streets, West Berkeley. In default of
$4,000 bail Karolla was taken to the
County Jail.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
SELECT NAME FoR TOWN.

POINT RICHMOND, Aug. 2s.-Rocke-
feller has been selected as the name for
the eastern portion of the old Point
Richmond, which was not Incorporated
in the present town. At the incorpora-
tion meeting held last night four
names were suggested, the vote result
ing as follows: Rockefeller Al, Rich
mond Center 3, Point Richmond 4,
Freedom 2. The total vote cast was
fffv-SiY
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
MILL VALLEY DECLARES
FOR. IMPROVED STREETS
Votes to Impose an Extra Tax FOR the
- Purpose of Procuring
H. More on

MILL VALLEY, Aug. 2s-The special
election held on Saturday IN MIN Valley
on the special tax levy Of so cents per 800
for the purpose Of raising $500 for procur-
ing more oil for the streets was carried
by o vote sofe1s2 to Is. The people OF this
town are anxious to have good streets
and have expended large sums OF money
to attain that end
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
FuNERAL ON WEDNESDAY.

OAKLAND, Aug. 2S.-The funeral of
Mrs. Carmen B. Sullivan. the wife of
Charles W. Sullivan. who died yester-
day al her home from the effects of
lysol poisoning, will be held at noon on
Wednesday. August 80, from the late
residence Of the deceased. 631 Forty
sixth street. Interment will be in
Mountain View Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
sENTENcEp DO PRISON.

OAKLAND, Aug. 2s.-Charles Quinn.
an ex-soldier, was sentenced TO three
years at San Quentin for the theft Of a
horse and buggy he tried to sell at San
Mateo. c. w. Schaberg was sentenced
to three years at Folsom for passing a
fictitious check. Both pleaded guilty
TO the charges against them
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-29
BARRIERS Rest ON Labor Dny.

The Master BARRIERS Association met
last night and decided favorably on
the project of closing all barber shops
of the city on Labor day and keeping
them open on Admission day. COM
mituee was appointed to wait on the
BARRIERS Union and settle the matter
definitely