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The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11
STILL FIGHTING
TO BREAK WILL
Legal Battle for Alexander
Dunsmuir's Millions Is
Being Vigorously WageG
QUOTES AUTHORITIES
AUTHORITIES
QUOTES A
J. C. Campbell, Attorney for
Mrs. Edna Wallace Hopper,
Makes Lengthy Arguments

The legal fight before Judge Cof-
fey over the will Of the late Alexander
Dunsmuir is growing warm. AS on
the first day of the hearing, j. c.
Campbell, attorney for Edna Wallace
Hopper, was yesterday the central fig
ure at both the morning and after
noon session of the court. His argu-
ment was based on the contention
that the will had not been probated
according to the laws of this State,
and hence had no standing in the
courts.
The law of the State of California
was very plain upon the subject Of the
probating of domestic will, he said,
and 1t was equally clear upon the pro-
batting of a foreign will.
Mr.. Campbell stated that Alexan-
der Dunsmuir'S home was San Fran
cisco. The will particularly stated
this to be a fact. To be in full ac-
cord with the law the will should
have been probated in San Francisco
County and in this State. The wit
nesses to the signature to the will and
those interested in the will should
have been cited to appear at the time
the document was probated. None
Of these conditions were complied
with.
TAKEN TO VICTORIA.
The will was taken up to Victoria,
said the attorney, hundreds of miles
away from here. out of the State and
out of this country, and there 1t was
presented for probate by the chief
beneficiary, James Dunsmuir. At the
time it was probated there neither
one of the two witnesses was there
to testify. After these proceedings
were gone through with an exempli-
fed copy of the document was brought
here and offered for probate. Neither
of the witnesses was cited to appear.
The court had no jurisdiction to pro-
bate the copy of the will under these
circumstances.
There was" said Mr.. Campbell,
mo such thing as a will under the
common law. 1t is a statutory pro-
vision and must be governed entirely
by the statutes.
Suppose the will in British Co.
lumbia should be set aside? What
law would cover the result?" he
asked. Would it come under the
statutes of succession of California
or the statutes of succession of British
Columbian"
POINT IN CASE.
The main point which Mr.. Camp
bell wished to bring out was that the
court here had no jurisdiction to pro-
Ddte copy VI VIII Hleu III d. lOTelSH
country by a resident of this county
and this State. Our statutes are plain.
The law is mandatory.
c. S. Wheeler, attorney for James
Dunsmuir, would occasionally ask Mr..
Campbell a question, but otherwise
Mr.. Campbell had the floor to himself.
He cited authorities to sustain his ar
gument. The case will be resumed
this morning at IL o'clock before
Judge Coffey, when Mr.. Campbell will
conclude his argument.
The same brilliant array of legal
talent that has graced the proceedings
since the trial began was on hand and
listened attentively to Mr.. Camp
bells arguments.
The hearing of the testimony which
was to have taken place before Con-
sui Bennett at 1920 a. m. to-day, is
postponed.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

They were introduced to Police Judge
Cabaniss as 1.-The Daudette Sisters,
Vallejo and Benicia," and their attor-
ney vouchsafed the further informa-
ton that they were professional vaude-
Williams, performing "a double turn"
at one Of the cheap theaters. Their ap-
pearance did not belle that statement.
Petite, fashily attired and saucy-faced,
they were the soubrettes Of the illus
trated sporting weeklies-the nocturnal
consumers of cold bottles and warm
birds paid for by paretic old men and
sap-headed young ones.
1t was for consuming $100 worth Of
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11
Carron Pleads Guilty

Ernest Carron pleaded guilty in
Judge Dunne's court yesterday to a
charge of grand larceny and will be
sentenced on Saturday. On November
2S he stole gold watch and chain,
valued at $50. from G. s. Mendenhall
Of 737 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

BROKERS PROTEST-custom- nous. bro
kers yesterday forwarded to United States
Senator Perkins a protest against the plans
submitted for the new Custom-house They
complain that the offices where the greater
part of their business is done are scattered
through several floors instead of being on one
floor and that the space to be allotted for
drays between the Custom-house and the Ap-
praiser's building is too narrow.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

TWO ATTACHMENTS sERvED.-rwo at
tachments were placed by Sheriff Curtis yes
terday on the Crown Jewelry Company. $40
Kearny street, at the instance OF A. McAdoo
and o. Lipman on claims of $742 "a and
$161 Il.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

HURT MANY YEARS AGo-Robert Nc
Dermott fled an affidavit with the Super
visors yesterday to the effect that Peter Sc
culovich was injured by the caving in Of an
embankment at 3241 Mission street on August
1s, 1902. seculovich makes no claims for dam
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

THOMSON GETS NEW TRIAL-The su-
preme Court yesterday granted a new trial to
Alexander J. Thomson who was sentenced to
eighteen years Imprisonment from Tulare
County for killing T. b. Slaughter. The muf-
der occurred after q fight over the price to
be paid for the hire Of two mules. 1t Is held
that the instructions Of the trial court were
erroneous.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

Essence Of Ginger don't cure coughs and
build you mp like Parker's Ginger Tonic
Parker's Hair Balsam cleanses the scalp -
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

Don't Experiment. but Get Leslie
Sterilized Salt Free running for table. Vel
vet grain for kitchen. No typhoid germs
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-11

Burnett's Extract Of vanilla~-In
purity and strength prs-sminentiy superior.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

A special treat for the ladies' and
children will be given tonight at the
Duncan, when the Britt-Nelson COM
pany will add to their regular pro-
gram two Of the greatest films ever
introduced In moving pictures. One
will be Jules verne's version Of a trip
10 the moon in tinted colors. Also
Mayo's $1,000 film Of the Holy CRY.
. moving picture OF the Holy City,
the film Of which Is almost three
squares long and contains 10000 sep
arate pictures. No extra charge Is
made for the addition of these master.
pieces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Fire was discovered at the Santa Fe
shops last night a few minutes after
ten o'clock. and the alarm was given
by the big whistle at the shops and
the whistles Of the locomotives In the
yards. The fire alarm WAS sounded
and the east side fire department
made q fast run to the scene OF the
fire. but before the laddies arrived
the c~onflagration had been ex-
tinguished. There are several causes
given for the fire. which burned up
one OF the clothes lockers. but the
most probable explanation ID that one
Of the wipers hung his clothes inside
with a pipe in his coat pocket with
fire In It. His clothes were destroyed
with the cupboard.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Quite q little excitement was unused
yesterday evening at 5 o'clock Nv the
report Of . gun and the rutAGr tnat
q man had shot himself purposely In
the street in the rear Of the Arcade
saloon. On investigation It was found
that some careless pedestrian had let
a six shooter fall from his pocket onto
the sidewalk and the gun was dis
charged by the jar but no M was in.
jured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Licenses to wed have been granted
TO Manuel Jaramillo of IAgunita, and
Margarita Solan0 Of San Miguel; to
Pablo Madril Of San Miguel and
Armada Chavez Of San Miguel; to An
tonic Ortis and Antonio Marquee Of
Coraxon. NJ. NJ: to Adelaide Esquibel
Of San Joe and Carmen Martinez Of
San Jose, and to Agapito Martinez
and Petra Gallegos, both Of Sanchez.
N. M,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

There has been considerable COM
plant from citizens of the blocking
Of the sidewalks at principal street
corners by knots Of men. It IL also sug-
gested that It Is not exactly the right
thing for school children and others
who are not school children to teregri-
nate along the sidewalks four Of five
abreast. thus nowding other pedes-
TRANS into the ditch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The MayflowAr minstrel show will
be- one Of the best amateur pfoduc-
tions given IN this city for 6or1e time.
Frequent rehearssls are bein gheld
and every number On the pro9pAm i
an excellent one. The minstrel snow
will be given at Barger's onaEe house
on the evening OF NovemR 18th
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Mrs. Robert Hayward, has purchased
two lots on the corner OF Main and
Fifth, through the Agency 3 Invest
ment. corporation and purposes before
long to build q ten or twelve room
house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The new undertaking establishment
Of johnson & Son. In the Buckingham
building opposite the city hall. will be
open to the public tomorrow from 2
to 10 p. m. Each visitor will be pre-
sented with q souvenir.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Mi. Comstock. the sagriculturalist.
has brought to the, office OF the Las
Vegas Agency Z Investment corpora
tion q number ~ good looking, large
sized sugar beGts, raised " his ranch.
Mr.. Comstock estimates that th%sbeets,
will run twenty-five tons to tnesacre.
He will probably send them stosNhe A.
& M. college for analysis. Assg Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The street a people are Il Ing
a good deal these days q OF
their inability to ecure the ties nee
essary to complete their railway ex-
tensions. The steel 10 all laid, the
trackmen are here, and everything is
waiting for the ties. 1t Is expected
a supply will be received from the
mountains within a few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The Office building OF the Harris
Real Estate company was moved to.
day from Its old stand to a new loca-
ton next to the Roth building. Work
on the excavations Of the Wheeler
building will begin at once.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Business licenses have been granted
to Nepomiceno Segura Of Penasco
Blanco for D year; 8. Kaufman OF
Las Vegas for one year; Juan n. Dur
Of Villanueva for three months;
Jose Fran. peddler, Of San Miguel
for three months. and J. Y. Lujan OF
Las Vegas for twelve months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The maximum temperature yester-
day was ~ and the minimum - de-
grees. The weather prediction Is fair
and warmer tonight. and cloudy
weather tomorrow with rain in the
western portion Of the territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The Fort Loganssfain robbery case
will come up in district court Monday
and the hearing Wilt probably consume
the entire week. tNssst
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

M. Danxlger & company have now
moved all Of their stock into the Ro-
nero building and are ready for bnsi-
ness. The new location 10 q great
Improvement over the old one, being
much lighter and several tipes as
large.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. +. church
vii sell pies. cakes and %doughnuts at
Boucher's. November 18th. from 2 TO
"A o'clock y. m. 11-l0I
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The Bank saloon will open for busi.
ness in the DR.. Williams building on
Bridge street next Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

\ The Santa Fee has put a considerable
force OF men 10 work on the springs
branch, and the road will be placed
in the best Of condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

All interested In basket ball are re.
juested to meet 1t the armory OF
Troop A this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The district court a~djOtrsned at 1890
this morning until 1000 A. NJ. to-mor.
row.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

There will be = meeting Of the city
football team and friends at the ar
mory this evening. , 3 \ 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The model tent erected by Jas. II.
Walker on Sixth Street Is now com
pleted and the public will find Its In.
spectiOn interesting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The United States grand Jury has
found three Indictments and IL still
In session.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The cement work on the fOunda.
|tion OF the Aqua Pura building has
commenced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

NecOlasa Macs died 1t her home on
the west side. November 10th, after q
short Illness from pneumonia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The territorial court and grand jury
viii onven Monday morning In this
city. AR
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

A winsome girl has entered the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. l.. g. Gipple.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

Dance tonight at Barber hall under
the auspices OF the Mayfl0wer band.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17
MEADOW CITY BRIEFS

Moving picture show tonight at the
Duncan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-17

The pretty residence Of A. c. Erb u
now practically completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01

Teamsiers Begin Negotiations
With Individual Employers
at Chicago.
SHEA is READY TO TESTIFY
Will Explain to Grand Jury About
$25, ,ooo-otfered $4,000 to
Call Strike.

Chicago, June IA committee con
sisting of three members of the depart
ment store delivery drivers union, ap
pointed by the teamsters' joint council
today opened negotiations with indi-
vidual members of the Employers as
sociation in an effort to settle the
strike.
Ready to Explain.
President Shea and Albert Young,
former president of the teamsters'
union, announced today they were
ready to go before the grand jury and
explain how $4,000 was paid into the
treasury of the organization by certain
agents of the Employers association.
offered Money to Call Strike.
Shea reiterated his statement made
to the grand jury that two years ago he
was offered $4,000 by an official OF
the associated teaming interests TO
call strike against the mail order
house of Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01
GEORGE E. L0RENZ
TELLS ALL FACTS
Man Indicted With Machen Turns
States Evidence at Crawford
Trial.

Washington, June 1.-George E. Lo-
REM of Toledo. Ohio, has turned states
evidence in the trial of William G.
Crawford, charged with conspiracy to
defraud the government in connection
with contracts for furnishing supplies
to the postoffice department
August w. Machen and Lorenz were
indicted jointly with Crawford. but the
former pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced TO two years in the penitentiary
at Moundsvills. w. Va. and Lorenz
was convicted with Machen and Sam
uel and Diller B. Croft in a similar
fraud trial some time ago. and was
sentenced to two years Imprisonment
at Moundsville. II is believed by
many that Lorenz testified for the gov
ernment today under an agreement
that he shall not be prosecuted under
indictments pending against him. al
though the district attorney denies
this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01

Paris, June /. a. m.-As King Al
fonso was leaving the opera in a car
riage with President Loubet, surround
ed by mounted municipal guards, a
bomb was hurled at the cortege and
the youthful monarch and the French
ruler had a narrow escape from death.
Was In Dense Crowd.
The Place de L'Opera was packed
with a dense crowd as the king and
mis- escort rode, surrounded by their
guard. On arriving at the corner of
the Rue de Rohan and the Rue de
Rivoli. just before crossing the Seine
to return TO the palace on the Quai
d'Orsay, someone threw bomb at the
carriage. 1t exploded just as the We
hicle was passing. about five feet
away. part of the projectile damaging
the rear wheel of the carriage and kill
ing one of the horses of a guard.
Eight wounded Severely.
Eight persons were severely wound
ed by pieces of the missile In spite of
great excitement among the crowd. the
police closed in and the carriage con
tinued its way to the Palais dOrsay
There it was found that many other
horses of the guards had been injured
Three Arrested.
NJ. Lepine. prefect of police. person
ally made three arrests. one "A man
named Arnould. an employe at a la
boratory. Domiciliary visits are being
made this morning at the lodgings OF
the persons arrested.
The explosion of the bomb was d
very large one, being heard at a dis
Festivities Continue.
Paris, June 1.-Accompanied by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01
BOMB FOR ALPHONSO AND LOUBET
AND FRENCH PRESIDENT NARROW ESCAPE
FROM ANARCHISTS

President Loubet. King Alfonso today
continued to enjoy the festivities which
France had prepared in his honor, ap-
parently undismayed by the anarchis-
tic attempt on his life last night Ev-
tance of nearly three-quarters of a
mile away. a person who is believed
TO have thrown the bomb has been ar
rested.
erywhere he was the recipient of tre-
mendous ovatioRs.
Among the persons under arrest
main suspicion attaches To a young la
boratory attendant named Arsone Ar
mould. who IS held on the evidence of
woman who alleges she noticed him
lighting a supposed fuse
Another Bomb Found.
It developed today that shortly af-
ter the king passed last night another
bomb was found in the Rue de Rivoli
near the spot where the explosion oc-
CURED. The bomb contained danger
GUS explosives
The plot is said to have been plan
ned at hotel near the scene Of the
explosion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01
RUSSIA MUST HAVE REFORM NOW
REACHING PEOPLE THAT
DIsREeAR0E0-czAR STILL HEsITATEs.

St Petersburg. June 1.-The extra
ordinary council at Tsarskoe-Selo yes
terday reached no conclusion on the
subject of peace. but definite reports
say the emperor agreed to meet the in
ternal situation by the immediate proc
lamation of a decree providing for the
convocation of national assembly.
Must Act at Once.
ST Petersburg. June 1.-The immedi-
ate realization of imperial reforms
seems the only thing that can save the
governments from the wrath of the pop
ulace The truth is now known to the
public in the capital and will soon
spread over the empire. The mutter
inSs of the people are certain to have
an ominous effect on the army at the
front.
Plan to Take Advantage.
Ii is feared revolutionaries and so
cialists are planning to take advan
tage of the governments discontinue
by inciting demonstrations and a re
newal of strikes. As a precautionary
measure. more guard regiments have
been brought TO St. Petersburg. The
liberals also consider the government
is at last in corner and the time has
come to strike.
Press Openly Threatens.
The press no longer asks-it threat
ems Even the Novoe Vremya warns
the government it cannot temporizs
and act the coward. but must come oui
openly and Immediately convene the
people and let them decide.
Newspapers report that Vice Admira
Birileff. who started for VladivostoI
May 25 to take command of the Bal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01

Charles J. Bonaparte, of Mary
land, to Become Secre-
tary of Navy.
KNOWN AS A REFORMER
President States No Other Changes
in Cabinet Are Likely in
Near Future.

Washington, June l. President
Roosevelt has authorized the an
nouncement that Charles J. Bonaparte
of Baltimore, Md, will be appointed
secretary of the navy TO succeed Paul
Morton. who stated yesterday he would
retire July l to go TO New York to take
charge of the plans for the construc-
tiOn in connection with the surface
lines.
No Other Change Likely.
The president also authorized the
statement that no other change in the
personnel of the cabinet was likely TO
take place in the near future. Sec
retary Shaw already has indicated his
intention of retiring from the cabinet
probably next February. Rumors of the
retirement of Attorney General Moody
have been published, but it is under
stood to be his intention now to con-
tinue in the cabinet for a year and a
half and perhaps longer.
Eminent Lawyer and PubIicIst.
Eminent as a lawyer and publicist
and consistent advocate of civil
service reform, Bonaparte has not
been supposed to have more than an
academic interest in the navy. In the
upbuilding of the navy, however, he is
known to be in perfect accord with
the president and doubtless will carry
into effect the views of Roosevelt in
Strengthening the naval establishment.
When Morton retires he will have
rounded out exactly one year of cab
met life. He succeeded William H.
Moody, of Massachusetts. who became
attorney general.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01
STORY OF RELENTLESS
PURSUIT OF RUSSIAN
VESSELS TOLD BY JAPS

Toxic. June 1.-The navy depart
ment made the following announce
ment today:
Later reports from different divis-
ions of the feet engaged in the naval
battle are as follows:
The Russian battleship Oslyabya
was heavily damaged in the early part
of the night on Saturday. going down
at in the afternoon. The first Rus
sian vessel sunk was the battleship
Sissoi Vileky.
Pursued and sunk.
The armored cruisers Admiral Max
himoff and Vladimir MonOmakh. after
being in the general engagement
during the day time. were still further
damaged by toTpedoes during attacks
by night. and were eventually com
pletely disabled. They drifted into the
vicinity of Tsu islands. where they
were discovered Sunday morning by
four auxiliary cruisers which were
about 10 capture them. but they all
sank Crews of our auxiliary cruisers
rescued 915 of the crews of the sunken
ships.
TorpedOed Four Times.
The battleship Navarin was torpe
doed four times after sundown Satur
day aud sank. Survivors of the Nava
rims crew confirm the story of her de
struction.
THE cruisers Niitaka and Ottawa
discovered the Russian cruiser Sviet
lana at Sunday morning in the vi
cinity of Chappyan bay and immedi
ately attacked and sunk her. The com
mander of the Niitaka reports the fact
Ii is suspected the Russian cruis
ers Almaz and Aurora were sunk b.
torpedoes on the. night of the 27th-
JemfchaE I'm Doubt.
"A former report includes the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-01
FRAUD IS CHARGED
IN ST. LOUIS BANK
Peoples United States Taken Charge
by Secretary of State-InVes-
tieation Begun.

St Louis, June 1.-Secretary OF
State Swanger has taken charge of the
affairs of the Peoples United States
Bank of ST. Louis, and assumed con-
trol of its assets. His action followed
an announcement from Washington
that Assistant Attorney General Good
win is considering a report from the
postoffice department, based on the
findings of it's inspectors, and recon-
mending that fraud order be issued
against the bank