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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
MAID BATTLES
WITH FOOTPAD
Alma Johnson Repulses Man
Who Threatened to Cut Her
Throat if She Made Outcly

ALAMEDA, July 31-With threats to
cut her throat if she made outcry or re-
fused to produce her purse, a tall footpad
muffied in a slong -overcoat attacked
Alma johnson, a maid employed In the
family of George w. Scott, 1923 Central
avenue, last night shortly before 10
O'clock, and a desperate struggle ensued
in front Of the residence of Philip S. Tel
ler, 1919 Central avenue.
Although severely choked by the high
wayman, Miss Johnson fought fiercely
with her assailant, who had grasped her
firmly about the waist and throat and
was exerting himself to drag her
upon the Teller premises The girls
screams aroused several dogs in the
neighborhood, and when they barked the
fcotpad took to his heels and disap-
peared. Miss Johnson made her way to
the Scott home, but was so upset by her
experience that she did not think to no.
tify the police. When her mistress re-
turned from Los Gatos this morning the
maid related the occurrence to her but
was unable to give any detailed descrip-
ton Of the hold-up man, other than that
he was tall and wore a long overcoat.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
Monument to Colonel Colt.

The widow Of Colonel Samuel Colt.
inventor of the revolver which bears his
name. is about to put up in Hartford a
monument to Gotta bronze statue OF
heroic size, on a granite pedestal hanked
by exedrae, each of which bears a bronze
tablet. and all standing on a tier OF
granite steps, lifting ii high in the air
In the midst Of the granite steps. before
the pedestal, minor pedestal juts out,
on which is TO be a bronze figure of a
sailor boy whiting out the rough model
of the revolver-as Colt actually did on
board ship when he was 10 years old, in
1929 The tablets represent two moments
in the history OF Colt that when he was
admitted to address the House OF Com
mons (the only instance of the kiad), and
that when the Czar Of Russia CNicholas
u presented him two gold rings. These
scenes are understood to be the choice Of
Mrs. Colt.-Chicago Chronicle
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
Work of sneakthiere..

A horse and wagon belonging TO
Ross Mcmahon. 35 Market street. were
stolen from the front Of his store on
Saturday afternoon The rig was found
at Fourteenth and Stevenson streets on
Sunday night, the horse being tied TO
the wagon with a piece of rope. The
harness had been stolen besides a box
containing tools, three ladders and a
coil of rope that had been IN the
wagon. E. W. Ross. 293 Sanchez street,
that his room had been enter
ed early yesterday morning and SS
stolen. Miss v. Bisley. 1882 Pacific
avenue, Alameda, reported that her
purse. containing s23. had been either
lost or stolen from her at the ferry
on Sunday afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
WELL KNOWN FORESTRY MAN
IS DROWNED IN THE EAST
w. F. Hubbard, i'm Charge of Important
Government Work Near Chico,
Meets UntimeIy Death.

Manager George Hooper of the Oc-
cidental Hotel was yesterday advised
from Washington of the death there
on July II of W. F. Hubbard, one of
the most prominent officials of the
United States Board of Forestry. Hub
hard was drowned while canoeing on
the Potomac River.
He was widely known in the interior
of this State, where he had been en-
gagged in directing Government work
for the preservation of the California
forests for many months. His last
work was in the neighborhood of the
Diamond Match Companys timber
properties near Stirling and Chico.
where extensive plans were under way
for establishing forest fire patrols. At
the time of Hubbard's untimely death
at Washington a corps of Government
attaches were at Stirling awaiting the
arrival of Hubbard TO direct them in
the forestry work, which Is to mean
much to that section of the State.
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and granted the following reductions On the
property Of Dr. Mary G. Payne, on University
avenue in Berkeley, from $1,000 to ssoo0
7. A. White Oakland, from $500 to SSo0: Mrs
Van Alstine, from $500 to $1,000; p Sweeney
from $10.250 to $9250: Lincoln H. Dawson,
from s4S00 to $4,000; Henry Ench, from $3.50
to S5500
WIVES WANT SEPARATIONS-Oak
July 31.-Jeanette Cauo has begun divorce pro
with cruelty. Ella Shaw wants a divorce from
Joseph II. Shaw on the ground of failure to
provide. Sigrid Johnson was granted an in
terlocutory decree OF divorce from Olef John
son to-day by Judge Waste the ground of
his infidelity. She was also granted $50
month alimony.
TEAMs'cER DISAPPEAR July
31.-Lon Wheeler. a teamster employed by the
Hayward Lumber Company has disappeared
from his accustomed haunts. not having been
seen by any of his acquaintances since last
Saturday night. He resided on Bristol street
near Second. weeks wage is due him at
his employers office. He was single man,
about 81 years old. The police have been in
formed of the case.
DENY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Oakland,
July 31.--The Board of Supervisors this morn
ing denied the claim of Captain Peterson, the
estuary, for damages to his vessel that the
captain alleges were sustained in a collision
with Webster-street bridge through the negli-
gence of the bridge tender in not opening the
bridge in time to allow the schooner free
passage through the draw.
SUPERVISORS APPOINT DELEGATES
Oakland, July 31.-In compliance with a re-
quest OF Governor George c. Pardee who as
president of the National Irrigation Congress
asked that delegates from Alameda County be
appointed to attend the meeting of the con-
gress which is to be held at Portland from
August 81 to "a the Board OF Supervisors this
morning appointed w H. Weiibye Theodore
Gier. Wilbur Walker Harry Anderson and
County Clerk John p. Cook
BLAST DAMAGES HOUSE-OakIand July
31-Havoc was wrought in the neighborhood
of Fffty-hfth street Saturday afternoon by
blast set OFF by workmen in the employ OF
w II. O Brien. contractor. who were blow
ing out stumps big boulder crashed
through the roof of house occupied by a
Saunders and a smaller stone struck Eddie
Carey. the ne-yeaf-od son of Marshal Ed
ward Carey of Emeryville in the head cutting
a deep cash and knocking the child senseIesx'
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
STOLEN HATPINS ARE
FOUND IN CHURCH
Little Girl Suspect Tells PO-
lice Where She Hid
Them.

ALAMEDA, July 3l.-Little Mabel
Reiner, the nine-year-old Sunday-school
pupil, who was arrested by the police in
the First Methodist Episcopal Church
yesterday at the instance of DIR. ]. En-
met Clark, who suspected the child OF
having taken hatpins and ribbons from
millinery in the ladies cloakroom, was
again taken in hand by Detective c. H.
Brown to-day and three hatpins, valued
at 10 cents each. were found beneath a
chair in the house of worship, where
Mabel had hidden them.
The child admitted that she and some
other girls of her own age had removed
the hatpins from headgear, but gave no
reason why she had appropriated them.
She showed the officer where the articles
were secreted. Mrs. Charles E. Reiner,
mother of the child, is at present in Los
Angeles, but will be notified of the trou-
BILE that her daughter is in. No charge
will be made against the little girl, and
friend of the child has promised to make
good any loss that was caused by her
peculations.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
MARY A. LEMONS
WILL is CONTESTED
English Relatives Protest
Against Request to Mrs.
Janet Ware.

OAKLAND, July 31.-An attack has
been made upon the will of the late Mary
A. Lemon, an old pioneer of this city An
endeavor will be made to show that she
was influenced through her belief in spir-
itualism to leave the bulk of an estate
valued at about $40 900 to her nurse, Mrs
Janet E. Ware, who had taken care of
her for many years. A contest to the
probate of the will was filed to-day by
Henry J. Barrett, M A Hewlett and
Elizabeth Simmons of England, and Mrs
Ware is charged with having withheld
letters and made use of undue influence
through Mrs. Lemons belief in spiritual
ism.
Mrs. Ware was away from home when
an effort was made to interview her. but
a friend living with her said: Mrs Ware
has told me that the Lord gave her the
property and that he would have TO take
care of it for her, as she would not fight
for it. Mrs. Ware is not a spiritualist
but a Christian missionary, and whatever
has been given to her she came by hon
estly."
The relatives in England are three aged
cousins, to two of whom, NJ. A. Hewlett
and Elizabeth Simmons, she left about
$4,000, while the remainder of the estate
she beoueathed to Mrs. Ware.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
POSTMASTER FISK TAKES
CONTROL OF NEW BUILDING
superintendent ct Construction Is Act
ing Custodian of Federal Quarters
Pending Removal of Departments.

Postmaster Arthur G. Fisk took over
the control of the new Postoffice
building at Seventh and Mission streets
yesterday afternoon from Superinten-
dent of Construction Roberts. Super
intendent Roberts will, however, con-
tinue as acting custodian of the great
Federal building until the various de-
partments are ready to take actual
possession of the premises.
At the old building the law Depart
ments of the Government are busiIy en-
gagged in packing and preparing to
move. 1t is expected that they will
enter their new quarters toward the
end of August. Owing to the tremen-
dous volume of business in the Post
office Department, elaborate prepara-
tfons are being made for a quick
change It is believed that all depart
ments will be in the new quarters by
September I.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
DISCOVERS TWO
MORE BLUDCEONS
Sheriff Barnet Picks Them
Up Near Scene of Rob
berry of Thomas w. Cook
BROTHER SEES PATIENT
Victim Of Thugs Unable to
Recognize Relative, and
Condition Is Unchanged

OAKLAND, July S1.-Two more very
ugly bludgeons similar TO the ones
used 10 beat down Thomas W. Cook
in the assault upon him were found by
Sheriff Frank Barnet to-day not far
from the scene Of the robbery in Fruit
vale, and he is Of the opinion that if
they We're not used by one or more of
the pals Of John Schneider and George
Blaker, who have been implicated by
Cooks statement 10 the doctors, they
had been prepared by them for some
other assault Of the same character. A
strenuous effort is now being made by
the Sheriff TO locate where the pipe
used was taken from and who the
makers of these weapons are.
Frank Cook, brother Of the injured
man, returned home to-day from Nova
Scotia in answer TO a telegram. He
went over 70 the Alameda Sanitarium
at once to see his brother, but found
that the doctors still had their patient
under the influence Of opiates and that
there would be little use in attempting
10 talk TO him.
Frank Cook says that he left his
store in charge of his unfortunate
brother while he went on his vacation
and supposes that the knowledge that
the young man had been left alone
gave the thugs the idea of robbing
him. The robbers also were probably
aware that he usually took the money
home with him Saturday nights.
The injured mans condition is re-
ported 10 be the same
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
Citizens of Marin County to
Meet to Act Against the
Reckless Use of Roads
COMPLAIN OF lEISHAPS
Intention Is to Compel the
AutomObiliStS to Observe
Statutes Now in Force
speelaI plspateh 70 ras calL

SAN RAFAEL. July S1-There will be
a meeting OF prominent citizens Of this
county in the Office of District Attorney
Boyd at o'clock on Thursday afternoon,
August 8, to discuss the best ways and
means TO prevent the use OF dangerous
roads by automobiles and TO make pro-
visions for the enforcing of the speed
limit and other regulations now in ex-
istence- Since the passage Of the auto
mobile law by the last Legislature some
Of the automobilists believe that they
have a right TO use the prohibited roads
of this county and are using them, caus-
ing many dangerous accidents.
There have been several cases IN which
motorists have run over these dangerous
roads at late hours. frightening horses
and causing vehicles to be overturned.
There has also been complaint Of the ex-
cessive speed of the machines, which IS
not lowered as they pass a vehicle on
narrow road or as they approach and
pass a fractions horse. At the meeting
there will be present some Of the most
prominent San Francisco business men.
who make their homes here.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
THROWN FROM
THEIR BUGGY
Miss A. Mcconnell and Miss
A. Leahy Injured in a
Runaway in Marin County
BOTH PAINFULLY HURT
Horse Takes Fright on Steep
Grade and Bolts Through
Fields. Upsetting Vehicle
Special Dispatch to The Can.

SAN ANSELMO, July 31.-Miss A.
Leahy and her guest, Miss A. Mcconnell.
were badly injured by being thrown out
of buggy yesterday afternoon, and are
now confined to their beds, with train
ed nurse in attendance. Miss Leahy was
driving from her home down steep
grade when the horse became frightened
at number of oil tanks lying alongside
the road and bolted through the fields.
Miss Mcconnell fell out first as the
buggy struck a deep gully. and Miss
Leahy followed soon after. The horse
and buggy landed in the bottom of the
creek Both the young ladies are severe
ly bruised. Miss Leahy having a cut over
one of her eyes and a sprained ankle
and Miss Mcconnell cut on one Of her
limbs
Miss Leahy is visiting her uncle, James
F. Leahy. vice president of the San
Francisco Novelty and Plating Works,
who has an elegant home in the Barber
Tract.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
WIFE'S BITTERNESS FAILS
TO WIN HER DIVORCE
Prayer of Carrie c. Wilson Is Denied,
as She Fails TO Prove Serious
CHARGES

The serious charges made by Carrie
c. Wilson in an effort to obtain a di-
vorce from Herbert T.. Wilson, a con-
tracing plasteyer. have availed her
not. Assured that her story was not
based on fact Judge Trout made an
order yesterday denying. her a decree.
DEGREES of divorce were granted yes
terday to Nellie from Montroseo E.
Amey on the ground that the defend
ant has been convicted of felony, and
to Emma fromoC. Knutseno for craelty.
James J. Mcmahon, driver of po-
lice patrol wagon, was sued for divorce
yesterday by his wife, Myra V. McMa-
hon. Mrs. McAIahon charges her hus-
band with habitual intemperance and
cruelty. many specific charges of his
alleged brutality being set forth in de-
tail.o
Suits for divorce were also filed by
Emma against Richard Driscoll for
cruelty Hattie z. against Albert, p
Davis for desertion; George o. against
Ethel 9E. Brandenberg for desertion;
May H. against Gabriel d. Vega for
habitual intemperance, and Katherine
against Hector Dunerger for failure to
provide.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
son WRITES LETTER
FROM DEATH SHIP
Boy on Bennington Writes
Mother Graphic Account
of the Disaster.

OAKLAND, July 3l.-A letter the
writing Of which was Interrupted by
the fatal explosion on the United States
gUnboat Bennington, and which was
finished after the disaster, has been re-
ceived by Mrs II. Kimbau OF this city
from her son. Herman A Kimball, who
was an apprentice on the ill-fated war
ship. The young sailor was penning a
letter TO his mother when the eX
plOsion happened, and was hurled from
his seat, but was unhurt-
Through all the horrors attending
the awful accident, the boy carried the
half-finished letter in his pocket, and
after the excitement was over. he com
pleted il, telling Of his experience He
gives a graphic account Of the acci-
dent
The remains of Edwin B. Robinson,
another Oakland boy, who was killed
by the explosion, will be sent to this
city for interment. he was a son Of
Mrs R. Eakin.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
BEGIN LIBRARY WORK.

BERKELEY, July SIZWork was be-
gun to-day on the new university library
building, a gang Of laborers being en-
gagged with teams and scrapers excavat-
ing for the foundations that are to be
used. II IS estimated that about two
years viii be required 10 complete the
structure, which will be the costliest and
most elabOrately arranged building on the
campus.
The library was made possible by the
bequest of c. F. Doe of San Francisco.
who left property valued at three-quar-
ters Of q million for this purpose. The
plans were drawn by Architect John
Galen Howard, following out the general
plan OF Bernard, the French architect.
who designed the Greater University
several years ago. The site Of the new
library Is on land between the new Cali
fornia Hall and North Hall
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
MECHANIC FALLS DEAD ON
THE EVE OF HIS WEDDING
While Preparations Were Being Made
Cor the bridal Feast Edward John
son Suddenly Passes Away.

Among theo four sudden deaths re-
ported to Coroner Leland yesterday the
saddest was the case of Edward John
son, a mechanic, who was found dead
at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, presumably
of heart failure. He was engaged to
be married to Miss Gertrude Durham of
91512 Mission street at noon to-day.
The young lady and her mother viewed
the remains in the Morgue yesterday
and both were overcome with grief.
They said that they had never known
him to be sick and the news of his
death had come to them as unexpected
ly as a thunderbolt from heaven.
The other cases were Frederick
Greenberg of 202 Sixth street and Ber-
nard Monaghan, laborer, found un-
conscious on a doorstep at 1908 Ellis
street, and Mrs. Janaea King of 1905
Stockton street.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
DOCTOR OUTW|TS
ANNOYING MAN
Physician, Indignant at Ac-
tiOn of a Patients Rela-
tive, Takes Him to Police
FIERCE FIGHT FOLLOWS
Thomas Crewe, Who Thought
He Knew All About Diph-
liberia, Is Now Out on Bail

BERKELEY, July 31.-Annoyed at the
Interference of Thomas Crewe, whose
niece, Miss Amy Crewe, he was attend
ing, Dr. H. n. Roweu had recourse to
strategy to-day TO secure Crewe's ar
rest, the strategy eventually bearing
fruit in the form Of a bloody free-for-all
fight in the Office of Marshal Vollmer
and in the corridor leading to. the Office
Dr- hoWeu was called in by Crewe
several days ago to give professional at
tentlon to Miss Amy at the Crewe home,
fzS Channing way. He found the young
woman suffering from diphtheria The
case was deemed a serious one, and the
physician used measures called for in
such cases. Crewe apparently be-
heved himself the equal of the medical
man in knowledge of what should be
done for the girl and his interference
provoked DR.. Rowell greatly.
Keep out, said Rowell to Crewe, but
the command availed nothing
You will spread the iIfection," warn
ed Dr. Rowell, but the obdurate uncle
laughed and continued to interfere. Dr.
Rowell was helpless. Crewe is a big
man. Rowell is not so big. AT this
point strategy came into play.
Have a ride in my new carriage"
saN the doctor, blandly, to Crewe at
noon to-day.
Delighted said the unsuspecting
Crewe. Rowell then drove to the office
Of the Town Marshal.
Crewe was persuaded to accompany the
doctor upstairs, and then Rowell began
to tell the police of Crewe's actions
Crewe started to run. Policeman Far
rar stopped him. Crewe struck at Far
rar. The officer landed on Crewe's cheek,
cutting it open, and Rowell joined in the
melee Finally Crewe was handcuffed,
charged with battery. and put in Jail
Later he was released on SO bail to
appear before Justice Edgar tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
DELEGATES TO ELKS'
CONVENTION RETURN
Judge Henry A. Melvin Is
Endorsed as Candidate for
Office of Exalted Ruler.

OAKLAND, July 3l.-Judge Henry A
Melvin and Senator J. Russ Lukens re-
turned yesterday from the annual con-
vention Of the Grand Lodge Of the Benev-
olent Protective order Of Elks which was
held at Buffalo. y. Y. While in the East
Judge Melvin received the Endorsement Of
the California delegates for the Office Of
grand exalted ruler. for which he will be
q candidate at the convention which will
be held in Denver next year.
Judge Melvin has been requested to de-
liver the memorial Grafton before the
Cincinnati lodge Of Elks next December
Senator Lukens viii remaius a member Of
the committee appointed to erect a mon
ument 10 the memory Of Meade D. Det-
weller, late grand exalted ruler of the
order. for which the Grand Lodge has
appropriated SO 100
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01

MARRIAGE LICENSES Oakland July II
The following marriage licenses were issued by
the County Clerk to-day: Willard R. zibbeli
q, and George Kempfer 30, both OF san
Francisco: joseph n. Thomas. 81. San Fran
cisco, and Florence Z: starr. 30, Oakland;
William Chamberlain, % Cedar Rapids Iowa
and Ethel e. Eggleston, D. Berkeley; James
B. Hughes 81, Merced and Elizabeth Lorent-
zen, p, Alameda; Louis E Prusso, 46 and
Gertrude Simpson, 22i both OF San Francisco;
Lorenzo Kertizzi, 3s. and Maria Giliardi. II.
both OF Oakland; Edgar r. Williams 21 and
Mamie l.. symonds. 21. both of Oakland: Clar-
ence q. White. 80. Hastings. Fla, and Flor
ence r. Fisk, %. Berkeley; Alexander A. Per
~. %. and Lola A. Hatcher %. both of oak
land; John c. Fernandes. 81 and Mary
Martin, 20. both Of Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
Fast Work on Cut-on.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO. July 81
Progress on the bay shore cutoff of
the Southern Pacific Company is now
a matter of general comment here and
it is expected that the big undertaking
will be finished before the stipulated
time if the authorities desire that it
shall be. AT the north end of the first
tunnel the workmen have penetrated
500 feet and the building of the new
roadway to San Bruno is practically
finished. The enormous tank south of
the city has been removed and the hill
upon which it stood will soon be lev5
eled.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
RAILROADS SEEK TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY ON WATER FRONT
Block Bounded by Third, Fourth, Chan
mel and Berry Streets Is the Sub
lest of NeGOtiafiOn.

deal is reported to be in proress
for the purchase of the waterfront
block bounded by Third. Fourth. Chan
mel and Berry streets. The owners are
Theodore F. Payne and Warren H
Payne. The sum of S75O.000 Is reported
to have been offered for the block and
1T is also reported that a deposit has
been made TO bind the sale at some
such price.
The owners decline to speak about
the matter and refer all inquirers to
brokers who are equally uncommuni-
cative. The report is that some rail-
road corporation is trying to get pos
session of the land.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
Prepare to send Out Tax BIII..

The Office of the Tax Collector is
busy with preparation for the annual
sending out of the thousands Of bills
TO the taxpayers, and for a period OF
six weeks the office force will be en-
gagged in writing over 100000 bills.
The bills will not be mailed however.
until the rate is fixed at Sacramento the
first Monday in September.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
CATHOLIC LADIES HOLD
MEETING IN ST. JOSEPRS HALL
Three Committees Appointed to Take
Charge of Picnic to Raise Funds
for New Convent school

AT the regular meeting OF the ladies
of st. Josephs Church. held at st.
Joseph's Hall, corner Tenth and How
ard streets. last evening three commit
tees were appointed to take charge OF
the picnic which is to be given Sep
tember 4. The proceeds are to go to-
ward the erection of a new convent
school.
The music committee has instruc-
tions to get the best of music, while
those who have the printing of the
programme in hand will have engraved
pictures of the new school building and
the principal members of the church
through whose efforts the school is
being built. A press committee was
also appointed.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01

THIEVES DROP THEIR PLUMBER
While standing at Geory and Powell streets
be between ! and o'clock yesterday morning
Policeman d. Murphy saw three young men
walking through Union-square Park two OF
them carrying bundle each When they oh
served Murphy they dropped the bundles ans
ran Murphy chased them. but they made
their escape Each bundle contained a carpet
sweeper which Murphy sent to the property
clerks office TO await owner.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-01
cHILD-sLAYER ASKS PAROLE.

OAKLAND, July a.-William Brandes,
who was convicted in this city of having
cruelty murdered his 12-year-oId daugh.
ter, Lillian Brandes, and was sentenced
to term Of ten years in Folsom prison
for manslaughter, has made application
to the Board of Prison Directors for a
parole. Brandes was convicted of murder
in the second ~egree on April 1. 1899, but
the case was appealed, and on the second
trial the accused was convicted of man
slaughter