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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-04-23

Th. morn We tell our trouhlo- the
larger they seem 10 grow
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
Alameda County S
Societies Hold
Convention.

OAKLAND, Feb. 10-The sixteenth
annual convention of the Alameda
County Christian Endeavor Union was
held this afternoon and evening at the
First Methodist Church at Fourteenth
and Clay streets. The meetings were
attended by large number of mem
bers of Christian Endeavor societies
from all parts of the county and at
$50 o'clock all partook of a basket
lunch spread IN the church parlors.
One of the most important matters of
the meeting was the election and in
stallation of the following new Off
GERS:
President. DR.. A. S. Kelly: first vice presi-
dent, E. A. Hugill; second vice president B.
]. Wyman; third vice president Margaret
Scott OF Haywards; secretary Margaret NJ
Hartford treasurer. Percy Bliss; corresponding
secretary. Neva Jenkins; superintendent of in
struction, Mrs. Macdonald; assistant superin-
tendent. Miss e. Arnold; junior superintend-
ent, George p Lowell; assistant junior super
intendent, Miss K. Ellsworth.
The installation of the officers and
the administration of the pledge was
the nature Of the evening meeting and
was performed by the Rev T. A. Boyer
of the First Christian Church.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11

received me very nicely, and showed her
the letter had. which mentioned among
other things that / a skillful seamstress
They asked me to stay there that night, and
L did, but when l got up in the morning they
refused to give me my clothes and told me
help with the sewing
did not want to go away without my
clothes, hut things became so bad for me at
last that made up my mind to escape in
some way. The door of my room locked
every night, but week ago last Monday night
and got out of the window. / walked to Mills
Seminary. and the night watchman there got
me some clothes Then / came to Oakland
walking all the way, l had money. I
reached here about 3 o clock In the morning
and when / got to Mrs. Siva's again 1 fell
stumbled into creek the college, and
walked all the rest of the way with my clothes
wringing wet
The latter part of Mrs. Duffy's story
is corroborated by Mrs. Silva, who says
that she found Mrs. Duffy lying uncon-
scious in the hall about $3.50 o'clock on
Tuesday morning, January 81, with her
clothing wet and muddy.
Mrs. Mills of Mills College said she
knew nothing about the woman's story
The officers at the Salvation Army
barracks in this city say that Mrs. Duff
fy is an habitual mendicant, who has
often received aid from the army, but
that lately she has been refused assist
ance, as she was not considered de-
serving. They say that she has told
story false from first to last through
motives of revenge.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11

OAKLAND, Feb. "A strange story
of forcible detention and unkind treat
ment inflicted by those in charge of
the Salvation Army Rescue Home at
Beulah in Fruitvale Is told by Mrs
Jennie Duffy, an aged woman, residing
at 507 Eighth street in this city.
Mrs. Duffy says she entered the in
stitution by mistake, and that as soon
as the officers in charge discovered that
she was a skillful seamstress and was
able to make fine fancy work they took
her clothing from her and refused to
allow her TO leave the home, even go
ing so far as to lock her in her room at
night.
Mrs. Duffy to-day attempted to enlist
the aid of the police in recovering the
clothing she left at the home but as
the institution is outside the jurisdic-
ton of the city authorities, she was
told that she would have to procure the
services of the Constable of Fruitvale.
Following is Mrs. Duffy's account of
her alleged Imprisonment at the Rescue
Home:
/ am "a years old and have been out OF
work for several months. As / had letter of
recommendation to Mrs. Carrie Judd Montgon-
cry of the Orphans Home at Beulah, / de-
cided about month ago to go there and see
whether could get place to stay until
could get work
left here on Tuesday, January "a, and went
out TO Beulah but the conductor made a mis-
take and stopped AT the Salvation Army Home.
/ went in there before / knew il not the
place was looking for. The captain in charge
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
HENRY EVERS
PASSES AWAY
AT OAKLAND

OAKLAND, Feb. 10.-After an ILL
ness of nine days Henry Evers, pio-
neer undertaken of this city and former
Coroner of Alameda County, passed
away this evening at o'clock at his
home. 424 San Pablo avenue. Death
was caused by pneumonia and a COM
plication of diseases.
Mr. Evers was one of the best known
members of the local German colony,
having been in business in this city for
nearly thirty years. In 1889 he was
elected Coroner of this county, holding
that office until 1894. He was born in
Bremen. Germany. and first came to
California in 1864, locating at once in
this city. At the time of his death he
was 81 years of age. He was a member
of the Masons, the knights of Pythias,
the Odd Fellows and the Elks, and was
also a member of all of the local Ger
man societies.
During his last illness, which began
on February 1, he was attended by Drs.
r. T. Stratton and A. Liliencrantz. but
owing to his enfeebled condition little
hope of recovery was entertained. He
leaves wife, two sons. Albert and Carl
Evers, and eight grandchildren. all of
whom reside in California
The funeral will be held next Sunday
at D. m. from the Masonic Temple.
under the auspices of Live Oak Lodge.
F. and A.. NJ, of which the deceased
was a member. Interment will be in
Mountain View Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
BRIEF CITY NEWS.

BoTHERS YOUNG wOsfEN.-NeIs ols-
rom. rom. the painter who was arrested several
weeks ago Tor annoying Miss Foulke was
again lodged in the insane ward OF the Frner-
sency Hospital yesterday for continuing To
write notes to the young woman
BOY STABS ANOTHER-The police war.
notIneo yesterday that Hollis Aldrfch a bov
living at 1886 Hyde street had been stained
In the back by another boy a stranger on
They had quarreled about a kite 7sbs sIsr,sh
ooy walled home and was attended by the
BOYS SUSPECTED OF BURG1ARY.-rhe
store at sos Merchant street was found omen
oy one or Morses patrolmen early Yesterday
lnornlng. IA "a The cash drawer had been relieved
OF sl IL small change. The door had been
prfed open Small boys who were seen hansrins
around the place are suspected
MRS. SQUIRES PLEADS GUIrY.-Mrs
in Judge Cooks court on Thursdav on a
cnarge or burglary for entering the poouo ~
MrS. yeriie Campbell. 123 Turk street, pleaded
guilty yesterday to entering the residence OF
Peter Hoy, 11O0 Laguna street. on October Il
She viii be sentenced on both charges to-day
WANTS LARGE ALLOWANCE = Agnes
Maud Heywood. daughter OF the late Franklin
Haywood. yesterday petitioned the Probats
Court TO set aside the family home as a boIne-
for support dating from the lean ~ Tioher hsr
father in July, 1905. She reports that the es-
tate Is now worth $4,000 and is producing an
income of $1,000 month.
oAeLdEEe AFPRAlSED-Ihe .
tate OF the late William II. Bremen has been
appraised at S454. AS IS. consisting OF a small
amount OF money and the remainder railroad
bank and corporation stocks and bonds Among
the principal items $27. 600 in Southern Pa
cifc Branch bonds. S43. 900 in shares OF the
Bank OF California and $33. 900 In shares OF the
First National Bank.
SAILORS OF OHIO GIVE DANCE.-The
tars on the battleship Ohio and their friends
enjoyed dance last evening at Native soma
Hall. which was barely large enough TO com
tortably hold the gathering. An interesting
feature OF the affair the presence OF a
number or the more prominent naval officials
from the various vessels in the harbor who
witnessed the opening OF the ball and re-
mained until the festivities were well under
way.
CHINESE CASE ARGUED.-Attorney Georxa
d. Collins yesterday argued before Judge SIoss
upon the various motions in the application OF
Chin kim You and eighty-two other Chinamen
They want a writ OF certiorari intended to SET
aside the action OF Police Judge Fritz In for
feiting the $500 bail money OF the Chinese
gam blers arrested in recent raid. Included
in the issues contempt proceedings against
Fritz and Chief of Police Whitman Assistant
District Attorney Harris could not be present
and the court allowed him three DAYS in which
TO file briefs answering Collins and defending
the jurisdiction OF the Police Court In the
cases.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
PERSONAL.

DR.. J. d. Campbell of Carson City is
at the Grand.
Rev. A. w. Edelman of Los Angeles
is at the st. Francis.
Rev. j. w. Collins Of Washington.
D. c., is at the Russ.
Judge James B. Devine Of Sacra-
mento is at the Grand.
Charles A. Wetmore, a Stockton wine
man, is at the Occidental
James Corrigan, a wealthy steel man
ufacturer Of Cleveland, is at the Palace.
r. G. Barton, proprietor of the Fresno
Opera-house, is registered at the Cali
fornia.
Rev. William A. Brown of White
City, Kans., and his wife arrived at
the Occidental yesterday.
Sherwood Aldrich. one Of the lead
Ing mining men Of Tonopah, and his
wife are registered at the St. Francis.
]. f. Dunn, superintendent of motive
power Of the oregon Short Line. the
Union Pacific west Of Green River and
the Southern Pacific line east of Reno.
arrived here yesterday and is staying
at the St Francis. He is here to con-
fer with the local officials of the South
ern Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL in
ALAMEDA COUNTY
OAKLAND.
1915 Broadway.
Telephone Main 1888.
BERKELEY.
214S Center Street
Telephone North q.
ALAMEDA.
1895 Park Street.
GRAND JURY ON HUNT
FOR BOODIING CASES

Witnesses From Building and Loan
Association Fail to Give ANY
Tangible Evidence.
The Grand Jury was engaged yes
terday afternoon In investigating alle-
cations that 1t has been a common
practice on the part OF building and
loan associations to raise corruption
funds in years past to influence legfs-
lation at Sacramento. The following
witnesses were examined: Frank
Otis. Andrea Sbarboro. T. NJ. Gardiner.
Charles E. Naylor. Fred H. Clark.
William Pardy George Perins and
William H. Kent
None of those called could give any
definite testimony as to boodling. They
offered their surmises that influence
had been brought to bear in some way
OIL the legislators. but nothing tangible
was adduced. 1t does not look as IL
the jurors will be able to accomplish
anything. The inquiry will be re-
sumed next week
Mayor Schmitz yesterday sent the
following communication to Auditor
Baehr:
Dear sir-I note with some interest IN Q
morning paper account OF certain Grand
office and paid. In the list are included dis
bursements for quantity Of merchandise used
In the private rooms OF the Grand Jury in the
Mills building nd personal disbursements OF
Kindly send me at once an official and com
plete tternzed statement OF all disbursements
audited for account OF the present Grand Jury
and statement OF the authority under which
sucn payments We're made. and also be pleased
this year appropriated for Grand Jury ex-
penses mas been so far exceeded.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
WOMAN MAKES
CRAVE CHARGE
SEQUEL to Elopement of Aged
Mrs. Werren With a Man
of One Half Her Years
HUSBAND IS ACCUSED
Wife Says He Shot Her Last
Year When She Reported
Robber Was to Blame
Berkeley Office San Francisco Can
214S Center street. Feb. lO.

Berkeley OIQCe Odu T = o4A~A1
214S Center street, Feo- IU-
Confession was made to-day Oy MIS-
Iizette Werren. who returned 10 neA
husbands home in North Berkeley yes
terday after eloping with FREQ Iroscn'
that the sensational shooting anair a'
the Werrens' road resort year aso
was really murderous attack by Wer-
rem upon her. She declares tnat tne
ghastly wound in the breast whicn sne
received at the time, supposedly from
a highwayman's rifle, was really from
a gun in the hands of her angry nus
band.
Mrs Werren's accusation contraolcts
the story she gave to the authorizes a.
the time of the shooting, in April, !Svs'
when she declared that a masked nlsn-
wayman had covered her with rine,
demanding that she give up the money
in the till and safe Neglect TO oDey
the highwayman's command resulted,
she then said, in the firing of bullet
which penetrated her breast.
|, Now the woman has been repulseu
by a wronged husband, whose forgive
hess she begged, after eloping with
their boarder and losing nearly all or
the savings bank hoard the Werrens
had accumulated in thirty years But
she declares that Werren has always
abused her, that he forced her to work
in the fields and that his abuse cul-
minated a year ago in the attack upon
her with a rifle, which almost resulted
in death Werren SCOTS at the woman's
story, which was told to a group or
men at the door OF her husbands re-
sort in the hills to-day, and says that
she will probably tell a different story
tomorrow.
You are crazy, woman" he called to
Mrs. Werren, as she sat rocking on his
porch, white-faced and in despair be-
cause Werren had declined to admit
her again to his home. To the by
ISLANDERS Werren explained that his
wife had turned ON him in fury when
he refused to give her the place OF wife
again.
TT was not possible for me to shoot
nv Wife" declared Werren, for on
that night l did not even have a rifle
on the place. Mrs. Werren was at
tackled by a robber, who shot her in the
breast, and 1 had absolutely nothing to
do with It."
Mrs. Werren remained at her hus-
bands home to-day despite his an
nouncement that she could no longer
be his wife. She has no kin in this
country and says that she will remain
at the Werren resort unless driven
away by her husband
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
BEN GREET'S
PLAYERS PLAN
NOVEL SHOW

BERKELEY, Feb. 10.-The fine weather of
the last few days has led to the positive an
nouncement by the university authorities that
Ben Greets company of English players will
appear under the campus oaks in Strawberry
Canyon tomorrow afternoon in an outdoor
production of the forest scenes from las You
Like It. There have been some changes In
the cast since the first notice Of the per-
formance. Mr.. Greet viii play the melan-
choly Jacques. while Maurice Robinson viii
Rosalind. The performance Is to begin at
2:30 O'clock
By defeating the freshman team on the
diamond yesterday afternoon the juniors have
won the interclass baseball championship for
the season. The game lasted for only five
innings. The was to 2 The juniors
won in the third inning. when they got FreuIer
for six hits and scored all of their runs
Newman pitched steady game for the
juniors. The four varsity men on the iunior
team-Bliss. Causley. Graham and Gum
President Wheeler has expressed the wish
that portion Of the time of the semi -monthv v
OF new college songs, which are now avaiiabie
for study, in the books that recently arrived
some prominent singer is to be engaged to
and 1t is expected that most of the songs in
the new book will soon be familiar Only 1000
copies Of the new song book were sent from
the East and most of these have been taken
already.
college Young Mems Christian Association dur
ing the coming year nominated at a
meeting yesterday: President. k. strong.
vice president. w. B. Esterly: treasurer, p
Nj. Casday: secretary. Luther M. NewhalI:
corresponding secretary. J. N. Richer There
is no opposition and the men win be elected
next Thursday.
Professor oiNeil reports a shortage of men
to fill lucrative positions chemists in fac
tories and Offices of the State. He says any
graduate competent undergraduate can And
place by applying to him. the demand be-
ing much greater than the supply.
Professor Stubenrach returned to-day from
a tour of the sub-stations and experimental
farms the desert near Imperial. He re-
ports that the date farm there Is doing well
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
CHILDREN FOUND HALF
FAMISHED IN A BARN

OAKLAND, Feb. 1O.-The neglect
OF three young children who had been
left in a half famished condition in a
barn at san Lorenzo has caused n.
c Cause TO bring an action against
Thomas Burke OF that place to show
why he should not take proper care
Of them. The mother is dead and it
is alleged that the father lets them
live in filth and squalor in a barn.
They are Clarence. aged seven: Har-
old, aged nine, and Wilford. aged five.
General feeling has been aroused and
steps are to be taken to see that the
youngsters have proper attention. The
father has been cited to appear in
court next Friday and explain to the
court.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
MURDER THEORY
NOT ACCEPTED
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, Feb. 10.

Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
1915 Broadway, Feb. 10.
Investigation by the police has settled
the suspicion that Reuben G. Collins. a
Seattle contractor, who was found dy-
ing at First and Jefferson streets last
night, might have been murdered. De-
tectives found nothing to indicate foul
play. On Collins person was a dia-
mond studded gold watch and a purse
full of greenbacks. His clothing was
.unGisturbed. 1t was covered with mud
and oil.
The injured man was found at the
side of the Southern Pacific Com
pany's track on First street by the en-
gineer of an Alameda local train.
Whether Collins was struck by the
train or fell from another one has not
been definitely settled. Neither has it
been learned what the stranger was
doing when he met with the fatal in
Jury.
Collins head was badly crushed. an
injury that might have been caused by
fall from a moving train or by being
struck by the engine. He was uncon-
scious when picked up and did not re-
gain his senses.
He had been here on a business trip
and was in correspondence with the
American Bridge Company. He was a
member of the firm of Gerrick, Collins
e. Gerrick of Seattle. Coroner Mehr-
mann to-day received word from John
Gerrick. senior member of the firm. TO
hold the body pending the arrival of a
man from the north to take charge of
the remains.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
LION HANNIBAL
TEARS KEEPER
Catches Unfortunate Mans
Forearm and Strips 1t of
Flesh Before He Is Freed
FAMED FOR DEVILTRY
Has a Record of Escaping
From Captivity and Kill
ing Cattle and Horses
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway. Feb. 10.


IOI6 Broadway, Feb. 10.
With a growl and a lightning stroke
Of his huge paw. the big lion Hanni-
bal, on exhibition at the Novelty The
ater, caught his keepers forearm this
morning and ripped the flesh from 1t
before the unfortunate man could get
away. The man, Robert Edwards,
was feeding the lion when attacked.
Hannibal is surly and great care has
70 be exercised in feeding him. This
time. as the keeper flung piece of
meat through the bars, his arm was
caught before he could pull ii back.
Hannibal broke out of his cage at
San Jose some time ago and killed
several horses and cattle. He is one
Of the most dangerous beasts in cap
tlvity and every one charged with his
care is warned TO keep at a safe dis
lance. The claws Of the lion went
rhrough the flesh of Edwards arm
like knives and the keeper jumped
back away from the bars torn and
bleeding He was taken TO the Re-
ceiving Hospital. where the lacera-
tons were attended by DR.. NJ. l. En-
erson.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
millionaire BOARDMAN AND
HIS YOUNG WIFE IN COURT

OAKLAND. Feb. IO.-The hearing of
the guardianship proceedings in the
case Of Millionaire Joseph Boardman.
sci for trial this afternoon, had TO be
postponed owing to the illness of Judge
ogden and viii be taken up next week
CT Friday.
Bent with age and shaky with palsy,
Boardman Was in court this afternoon
with his attorney, j. Z. McElroy, while
sitting little apart from him was his
wife, who is not a third as old as her
husband, and who has asked the courts
10 appoint a guardian for him in order
20 keep him from giving away his
wealth. They apparently are as friend
ly as ever and once she got up and
whispered in his ear and he answered
her with a laugh.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11

eventually will be successful There has been
four inches of rainfall on the desert this
season-more than for many years before.
The new racing shell which was bought
from Cornell for the boating association and
which arrived from the East few days ago
is found to have been damaged in transit
covered three-foot split In the boat near
the bow was discovered
The meteorological department of the uni
versity has received from DR. Thomas Car
penter OF Alameda a monstrosity in the form
OF two-headed calf. The creature only lived
for few hours. It's heads were perfectly
shaped. except that the nostril In one was
absent. The body Is to be preserved In the
bacteriological laboratory.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11

lands has been close student OF approved
methods In voice culture and OF oratorio and
choir work there. He has been greatly missed
by his many friends here, who will be glad to
learn Of his return at an early date.
Mrs Laurie Adams. who has been visiting
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Curtiss for
some time. viii return to her home In Belvs-
dere In a few days The three e-mOnt ths-Old son
OF MIR. and Mrs. Adams is a beautiful child
and the idol of his Adams and Curtiss grand
parents. Mrs. Adams is looking extremely
Curtiss
Mrs Lynn OF Sacramento is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Percy Walker The Walkers
have just moved into their new home. recently
completed. at Fifth avenue and Thirteenth
streets. II is quantity constructed house.
Beautifully finished and most delightfully."- con-
venieut in arrangement AS soon as they are
settled Mrs. Walker will probably give
house warming.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
Mrs. Dodge Succnmbs.

OAKLAND, Feb. 10.-After lingering
seventeen days after the birth of lit
tie baby girl the wife of Henry A.
Dodge of the firm of s. M. Dodge &
Son, real estate men, died at their home
at Gel Chetwood street in the Linda
Vista District this evening.
The young couple were married about
a year and a half ago. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H.
Dorety of East Oakland. The little
girl she leaves behind is doing well and
has been christened Elsie Mabel The
funeral will be at the residence next
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
Wedding Surprises Friends.

BERKELEY, Feb. 10.-Friends of
Leo Putzker and Isabella Wright were
surprised to-day when announcement
was made by the young woman's
mother, Mrs. olivia G. Wright, that
they were married on New Years day
IN San Rafael
The wedding was secret. Putzker
is son of Professor Albin Putzker
of the University of California. His
bride is a daughter of an army Of
ficer. Both are university graduates.
No reason for the secrecy in connec-
ton with their wedding is given.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
ssKID" GOUCHER ARRIVES
TO FACE MURDER CHARGE

Allen H. Goucher, alias kid" was
brought back from the Minnesota PEN
itentiary last night by Detective
Charles Taylor and locked up at the
City Prison. 1t is alleged that he par
ticipated in the murder of Policeman
Eugene Robinson. Goucher refuses
to discuss the affair, other than to ad-
NIT that he knew all the men impli-
Gated in the crime.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
@white Hat,sr wine dies.

OAKLAND. Feb. 10.-Mrs. Sarah J.
MeCarty, wife CT Daniel McCarty. bet-
ter known as White Hat McCartv
the well-known turfman, died last
night at the East Bay Sanitariurn ar
the age of 81 years Besides her hus-
band she leaves four children. The
funeral will be held Sunday and the
remains will be incinerated at the Oak
land Crematory.
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11
poLIcEMAN's WIDOW

POLICEMAN'S WIDOW PENSIONED.-
Oakland, Feb. 10.--Mrs. Bridget Brown
widow of Patrolman George W. Brown, who
was killed by footpad last November has
been granted a yearly pension of $400 by the
Police and Fire Commissioners.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.-O
land. Feb 1o.-The L. N Cobbledick Glass
Company filed articles OF Incorporation to-day
The capital stock of the company is $4,000
divided into shares of the par value of $50
each The directors are L. N. Cobbledick
william w. White, Charles ]. Schuler, Ar
thur g. La Fleur and w. H. weilbye
The San Francisco call., 1905-02-11

WANTS HUSBAND PUNIsHED.-OakIand
Feb. I0--Contempt proceedings were TODAY
brought against Joseph S. Anderson manager
Of the Apollinaris Water Company of san
Francisco. by his wife. Agnes V. Anderson.
a month alimony pendente lite. The court al
lowed her this amount. which, fl is alleged