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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
ALLEGE CREDITORS
SEEK TO DEFRAUD
WiIheImina McLennan and John
M. Curtin Sue Members of
Dimond Estate Company

Alleging that Hugh Sullivan Di-
mond, Denis Sullivan Dimond and Ellen
Sullivan Dimond conveyed all their
property TO the Dimond estate COM
pany for the sole purpose of defraud-
ing creditors of the two first named.
Wilhelmina McLennan and John NJ
Curtin hled suit In the superior court
yesterday TO have the transfers de-
clared fraudulent and void. The Dimond
estate company was formed in Decem-
Der, 1908. To ii the three Dimonds are
alleged to have conveyed everything g
which they possessed.
Recently Judgments on promissory
notes for large sums have been obtained
against Hugh and Denis Dimond by
Wilhelmina AcLennan and John n.
Curtin. but they have been unable to
get satisfaction of the judgments be-
cause OF the conveyances to the COM
pany. sfiihelmtna McLennan secured a
Judgment for Si1,325 She attached the
county, but the attachment was re-
turned wholly unsatisfied. Curtin Sc
cured two judgments against Hugh
and Denis Dimond-one for S34.947 and
the other for s12.350. He also levied
attachment on the residence of the
Dimonds, with the same lack of salts
faction.
The promissory notes upon which
these judgments We're obtained were
executed prior 10 the formation Of the
Dimond estate company. and IL is now
alleged that the conveyances of the
property TO that company were fraudu-
lent, without consideration and made
by legal process Of claims against the
Dimonds Among the property con-
veyed was real estate in McAllister and
Mission Streets. San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
TUB[RCULAR HERDS
SUBJECT OF REPORT
University BacteriOlogists Give
Alarming Statistics Re-
garding Disease
Only Four Herds Found by Drs.
Ward and Haring to Be Free
of tuberculosis

BERKELEY. Nov 23.~Eighty two
out of every 100 cattle tested by the
university bacteriologists. Prof. A. R.
Ward and DR.. c. NJ. Haring, have been
found to be affected with tuberculosis
according to the statement In q bulletin
issued from the university press today.
Only four herds of cattle, the largest
composed OF 39 cows. We're found to
be free OF the disease. Infection, the
university scientists claim, is due to
many causes. The inception of the dis
ease has not been definitely determined,
but feeding cattle skim milk, poor ven
tiiation and unsanftary stables and con-
ditions have contributed TO its spread,
which has assumed alarming proper
tions.
The Investigations of Drs. Ward and
Haring are of four years standing,
during which time 1870 tubereular
tests were made and examinations OF
many of the herds of the northern part
OF the state conducted. The percentage
of infection was found to be about 20
per cent DR.. Ward continued:
Tuberculosis was found in 50 per
cent of all the herd tests, but more
accurate estimate of the prevalence
of tuberculosis as shown by our eXpe-
rience would be from the results of
tests made of whole herds for the first
time.
In this case the figures show 1922
animals tested with 326 condemned. or
81 per cent A disease so widespread
can not be controlled unless those in
terested in the live stock in the coun-
try give active support TO the under :
taking. 1t is not question of senti-
ment, but business"
As TO the methods to be pursued to
prevent Infection, DR.. Ward advised
care in selection of cattle and in the
maintenance of sanitary conditions.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
TECHNICALLY ELECTS
PRIEST FROM LAND
Sheriff Puts Railroad Construc-
tioH Gang in Possession of
Disputed Ground

LTNERMORE. Nov. 2s-Sherin Frank
Barnet placed his band on the arm OF
Father Powers today and technically
elected him from possession Of the cor
ner u the Catholic church grounds.
Turning 70 the leader OF a track con-
struction gang. Barnet then placed him
in possession Work preparatory 10
the laying Of the Western Pacific main
line tracks through the disputed cor
ner was then commenced, and viii be
rushed
The land was awarded to the com
pany after condemnation proceedings
had been tried in the superior court.
The church authorities claimed that the
track laying would ruin the property.
as the southern Pacific ran alongside
the opposite boundary or the church
grounds. jury awarded damages and
the church appealed Barnet was given
court order and formally dispos-
sessed Father Powers today.
Prior 10 the act which was witnessed
~ a crowd. the priest and the sheriff
lunched together. The technical re-
sistance on the part OF Father Powers
was procedure which will be a part
of the appeal being taken.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
PROTEST AGAINST NEW
FEDERAL REGULATION
Port Hartford Citizens Appeal
From Recent Order Issued by
Commissioners Chamberlain

Members of the chamber of commerce
of San Luis Obispo and Port Hartford
and Deputy Collector of Customs Don
r. Jacks of Port Hartford called yes
terday on Collector of the Port Fred
Stfatton to protest against the recently
issued order OF Commissioner of Navf-
cation Chamberlain prohibiting the is
suance OF documents TO vessels by the
deputy collector at Port Hartford,
which is SUPPORT of entry.
Commissioner Chamberlain holds
that Deputy Collector Jacks has no
authority TO issue papers. He claims
that Jacks should merely take the ap-
piication for It change of papers and
the masters oath and forward them to
San Francisco, where the owners oath
is to be taken. the documents issued
and then the papers mailed to Port
Hartford Commissioner Chamberlain
also contends that the documents al
ready issued should be Cancelled and
new ones issued. 1t is these orders
coming from Washington, u. c. that
the delegation came north to protest
against Collector Stratton will refer
the matter to the department at Wash
ington with recommendation that the
powers Of Jacks be extended in the in
terest of commerce.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
MINING EXPERT IS
KILLED IN CAVEIN
E.W. Chapman, Brother of City
Engineer of Alameda, Dies
at San Andreas
Deceased Was Formerly a State
Senator From Eldorado
County

ALAMEDA. Nov. 2s.-E. W. Chapman.
brother of City Engineer /. N. Chapman
and~a well known mining expert. was
killed by a cavein in a mine in San
-Andreas, Calaveras county, yesterday
afternoon. He was the president of
the Channel mining company
Chapman with a crew of timbermen
went into the west drift OF the mine
and was making an inspection of a
dangerous portion of the mine when
the cave in occurred. and he was buried
alive. The body was recovered last
evening at o'clock
Chapman was formerly 4 Yosemite
valley commissioner and state senator
from Eldorado county. He was a ma
tiye of Ohio. 90 years of age, and had
lived in California since 1852 His wife
died IL years ago. Chapman was
member of the Royal Arch Masons and
the Knights Templar. The body is to
be brought here, and the funeral will
be arranged by City Engineer Chapman,
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
sEEN 1TIssTNG NEV

Chief OF Police David ". Tinslev OF
Fitchburg. Mass. has inaugurated a
search for James and Patrick Duane.
brothers. aged about 20 years. who are
believed TO have been in this city. In
formation conveyed TO the Fitchburg
police department advised the officials
that both men had been IN San Fran
cisco some time ago and might possibly
be here now. According to Chief Tins
ley. a man giving the name OF John
Duane was married in st. Mary >
church Oakland to Miss Margaret
Coleman on October ~. 4 906. Vital sta =
tisticS OF this state report that the
parents OF John Duane We're Patrick
and Hannah Duane. both OF IRISH birth
II is believed that John Duane is a son
or Patrick Duane. one OF the missing
men
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
BIG SUITS AGAINST
UNITED RAILROADS
Case of Raymond Woods for
S5O,OUO for Injuries in Col
lisiOn Nears End
Ettie Pearce Demands SZ4y659
for LaceratiOn Due to Pro-
jecting Strip

The case OF Raymond Woods.
young drug clerk. who had his left Lex
amputated as a result Of tas streetear
collision at Market and Church streets
on the night OF October 81. 1907. and
who is suing the Unitsd Railroads Tor
$50. 900 damages. is now approaching a
conclusion. IL Is being tried BY Jury
and Judge Lennon Of Marin county,
sitting I'm place or Judge Hebbarc- .
The testimony has been OF very
coDtradietory nature. The United Rail-
roads produced large nuznoer OF It's
employees who swOre hat the track
was CREASED by outside persons The
plaintiff Is now putting on his case IN
rebuttal. and has produced IA witnesses
who swOre they examined the trac !.
Immediately after the accident. an
that there was no grease or slipperF
substance OF any kind on the rails
In view OF the serious injuries sus-
tanned By the plaintiff. his right les
being permanently crippled. in addition
TO the loss Of the left one. his attor-
neys. Costello & Costello. expect d veT-
diet for heavy damages A A Moore
and Stanley Moore represent the UnS1ed
Railroads
Ettie Pearce sued the United Rain
roads yesterday for S24.659 damages aS
compensation for serious injuries In
Cured as a result OF negligence BY the
company. A piece OF metal several
inches lonS. projecting upward from
the step Of Sutter street car tore
open the flesh OF the calf OF one OF
the plaintiffs legs as she was alight-
ing from the car on November %. 1907-t
Blood poisoning set in and she was
eight months in bed. Her physicians
tell her she never Will fully recover
and she now walks with the aid OF
crutch- Large bliSterS have broken
out on her body. turning 70 ulcers. The
plaintiff before the accident was earn
ing a salary OF s75 a week She has
not been able To do any work for six
months and believes that her earning
capacity has been permanently Impaired
il not altogether lost
Another damage suit against the
United Railroads hled yesterday was
that OF Catherine Crowley. widow OF
John NJ Crowley. The husband OF the
plaintiff was run down by a Mission
street car on December 4. 1907. and
killed. Mrs. Crowley claims s25.000
damages. The complaint alleges there
was no headlight on the car and that
it was being propelled at a high and
dangerous rate of speed
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
MISSING PATIENT
ELUDES SEARCHERS
Student Who Escaped From
Sanitarium Still at Large De-
spite Close Search
Fears Expressed for Safety OF
Young Mexican Under Treat
ment for Mental Troubles

BELMONT. Nov. 23.-Francisco Tala-
vera, a former student in the engineer
ing department of Stanford university
who escaped from the Gardner santa
rum here Friday morning, has not yet
been found. although a thorough search
OF the surrounding country has been
made. Fears are now felt for his safety.
Talavera who is Mexican. relin-
quished his studies last year on ac-
count of mental trouble and was taken
in hand by DR.. Ray Taylor, the Stan
ford university physician. who treated
him in the Palo Alto Guild hospital.
He escaped from that institution.
however, and it was thought that he
returned to his home in Mexico until he
was captured in San Francisco. whence
he was brought to the Gardner santa
rum here.
On November Is TaIavera escaped
from the ssnitarium, but was missed
before he had been gone long and was
captured
At the time of his last disappearance
Talavera jumped from the window of
his room on the third floor to the roof
of porch and climbed from there to
the ground by means OF a post He was
missed in the morning and a thorough
search of the grounds made, but with
out success. Since then the country for
miles around has been gone over. but
no trace OF the young man has been
found.
Talavera wore blue-black serge
suit at the time of his disappearance
and was fully dressed except for his
shirt. His hat was a brown derby, and
he wore white vest and black shoes.
He is about feet inches in height,
weights about 135 pounds and had a
stubby brown mustaehe.
DR. p. OrneIas. the Spanish consul,
who lives at 81 Scott street San Fran
cisco. is taking an active interest in
the case
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
ACQUITTED BECAUSE OF
APPARENT FALSE STORY
Man Who Was Stabbed on
Water Front May Have to
Face Perjury Char0e

The testimony given by Timothy
Carmody. the complaining witness
against Fred Mello. charged with as
sault with a deadly weapon and placed
on trial before Judge Conley yesterday
was so absolutely at variance with that
OF other witnesses that the judge ad
vised the jury to acquit which it did
without leaving the box
Judge Conley also suggested that the
matter be presented to the grand Jury
with a view to the indictment OF Car
mody for perjury.
In fight on the water front Mellc
stabbed Carmody with pocketknffe
Carmody swore yesterday that he gave
no provocation to the accused, denying
positively that he struck him. AS
against this three witnesses called by
the district attorney stated that Car
mody had his arm around the neck "a
the other man and was beating him
severely.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
WOMAN WITNESS
SCORES" S"BABY JOHN
Declares Boy Dynamited Ogden
Home, but Acted Without
Mothers knowledge
Friend of Mrs. Isabella Martin
Takes Stand in Behalf of
Former Employer

OAKLAND. Nov. 25="John Martin
dynamited the Ogden house as he said
but Mrs. Martin did not tell him 10 do
il, and she is innocent" declared Mrs
Andrea Lindal, seamstress, newspaper
correspondent domestic and essayfst
in Judge Wells court. while testifyine
in behalf of Mrs. Isabella J. Martin, on
trial for the alleged instigation OF the
act TO which John Martin confessed.
John is a very bad boy" the wit
ness continued, and no one had TO tell
him TO do any wrong. Mrs. Martin is
innocent and Baby John alone is
guilty"
Mrs. Lindai was employed on numer-
Gus occasions as q seamstress by the
defendant IN San Francisco and al
Weavervilie. Her Loyalty to the de-
fendant was feature in the trial
Mrs. Lindal expressed q great dislike
for John. She said he had played prac7
teal jokes which, in her. eyes, sayored
Of crime. Once he slipped in ahead and
ate all the dinner which had been pre-
pared fog Nfs. Martin, Mrs. Lindal and
the big dog Krooger." she declared
He ran errands in an Indifferent man
ner, and this was brought against him
by the witness.
His most serious offense. as she re-
called it, was the placing of quantity
OF quicksilver in the dipper which was
kept in bucket of drinking water al
Mrs Martins cabin above Weaverville
Mrs. Lindal was positive that he
planned TO poison her with the metal
She said that she had tried TO teach
him to read. but gave up In disgust
Assistant District Attorney Hynes
asked her IL she had been present wher
Baby" John and Mrs. Martin dynamit-
ed a big irrigation ditch which had
flooded Mrs. Martins property above
WeaVervfiie
That's lie" screamed the
witness That ditch was never dyna-
mited while I was there. There was a
leak and we went to see about IL. but
the ditch tender had fixed it."
Mrs Lindal then said that she wrote
articles for Danish newspapers and
preferred to write essays on historical
subjects. She was unmoyed when
Hynes asked whether she had to earn
her living with her needle despite heI
literary gift.
She denied working for a reward and
said Mrs. Martin had merely given her
expense money for her services. Mrs
Lindal, who is approaching old age
has been friend of the defendant for
many years and constantly visits her in
the county jail.
In the absence of Attorney A L
Frick, Attorney Burton Wyman con-
Quoted the defense today. Mrs. Mar
tin asked TO be placed in control her.
self, but Judge Wells refused. She en-.
gagged in acrimonious exchanges With
Hynes until reproved.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
MILL VALLEY BUSINESS
MAN DROPS FROM SIGHT

MILL VALLEY. Nov 2s.-The friends
Of c. B. Barrett. manager of the Ham
mer hardware company of Mill Valley,
have been thrown into a fever of spec
ulation by the mysterious disappear
ance OF the young man and his wife
and baby, who have been missing since
last Tuesday. During that tirne every
effort has been made TO get trace of
the family, the matter in the mean
time being hushed up.
No reason can be ascribed for the
sudden dropping out of sight OF the
family. Examination has shown that
Barret's books are in good order and
that no shortage in his accounts exists.
He was apparently doing a good bust
ness and no one is able. seemingly to
give a good reason for his departure.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
this RECIPE WILL END ALL YOUR
KIDNEY AND BLADDER AFFECTIONS

The great majority of men and
women at the age OF SO years begin to
feel the first signs of advancing age in
some form of kidney trouble and blad-
der weakness Few are entirely free
from that torturous disease. rheuna :
tism, which Is not a disease IN itself.
but symptom of deranged function
OF the kidneys. which have become
clogged and sluggish. failing in their
duty of sitting and straining the poi
sonous waste matter. uric acid. etc,
from the blood. permitting It to remain
and decompose. settling about the
joints and muscles, causing intense
pain and suffering.
The bladder, however. causes the
old folks the most annoyence, espe-
cially at night and early morning
Hundreds of readers who suffer will
md the following. which Is known as
the Dandelfon mixture, the most HARM
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
RAISIN GROWERS AND
PACKERS FAIL TO AGREE
Conference Held to Discuss
Plans for Sale of Pooled
Crop Brings No Results

FRESNO, Nov. 2s.-Twenty-four
raisin packers from all over the valley
met this morning with the selling
committee Of i've members appointed
by the raisin growers pool to discuss
plans for the sale OF the pooled crop
ot $4,000 tons. As q result Of the ses-
sion Leslie Smith OF the j. X Armsby
company. q. II. West Of the Gamers
association. W. +. FOrsey OF the ]. B.
lnderrieden company and A. I. Hobbs
were appointed a committee to act al
future conferences for the packers and
10 report 10 them later.
Packers say that there are 10000
tons outside OF the pool and the grow
ers committee says that there are but
1000 tons outside. Packers appear
anxious 10 come 10 some agreement
but there IS doubt as to whether a
satisfactory price viii be offered The
raisin pool viii receive no more con
tracts
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24

less and effective treatment to clean
the system of rheumatic poisons, re-
move irritation of the bladder and re-
lieve urinary difficulties of the old
people. 1t Is a true vitalizing tonic
to the entire kidney and urinary struc-
ture, reinvigorating the entire sys-
tenn.
The Dandelion mixture consists OF
the following simple prescription. the
ingredients of which can be obtained
from any good pharmacy at small cost
Compound Kargon, one ounce; Fluid
Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce.
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three
ounces Shake well in a bottle and
take In teaspoonful doses after each
meal and upon going TO bed, also drink
plenty of water
This prescription. though simple. Is
always effective in the diseases and
affiirtions of the kidneys and bladder
and rheumatism.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
SPEAKER CANNON OUT
FOR TARIFF REVISION
"UncIe Joe" Announces That
His Vote Will Be With Party
Platform Pledge

CHICAGO. Nov. 2s.-Joseph G. Can
non, speaker OF the house of repre-
sentatives, placed himself on record to-
day in favor Of a revision Of the tariff
in accordance with the promise of the
republican party platform.
Cannon declared that so far as his
vote was concerned he would see to 10
that the announced policy of revision
would be written In the national laws
as soon as possible
The words of the speaker came at the
conclusion of the luncheon given to
six rear admirals of the United States
navy by Alexander p. Revell of Chi
cago in the United League club
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
TAG Day RECEIPTS
STILL POURING IN
Total Bids Fair to Reach the
Estimate of $4,000 for
Cause of Charity
j. A. ChansIOr and F. NJ. Smith
Each Contributes ST, 900
to the Fund

OAKLAND, nov. 2s.-Receipts from
tag day continue to pour into the tag
day army headquarters in the Key
Route hotel. where General Miss Emma
Mshony and her lieutenants are
swamped with the work of counting
the money as st comes in and in check
ing Up the different outside workers
1t became apparent early today that
yesterdays estimate Of a total return
Of S22 900 would be fully realized.
No sooner had Miss Mahony estsb-
Iished herself al the hotel this morning
with her neutenants than a lump sum
OF $3.50 was brought ia by a Berkeley
delegation on Saturday night $3.50
was turned over TO Miss Mahony from
the same source, making a total Of
$500 from the college town. An ar
rangement. however. exists with Berke-
ley that a portion Of the money received
from that city viii be returned TO be
used for similar purposes there as the
tag cay fund viii be in Oakland.
Following the receipt of the $3.50
from Berkeley this morning a package
containing 10 crisp 500 greenbacks
was handed 10 Miss Mahony. the con-
tributiOn Of J. A. Chanslor of san Fran
cisco. who agreed 10 give that sum 10
The cause provided an Oaklsnder would
duplicate the amount J.. NJ Smith i'm
mediately gave his personal check for
zoe. These were included in the
first DAYS count.
the Emeryviiie district. including in
dividual work at the rscetrack, netted
$500.
SCHOOL TEACHERS MEET
Miss Ethel Moore. commander of the
schools. held a meeting at the Key
Route hotel this afternoon at $50
T. Sc,
the public schools.
Mrs Frank Barnet. wife OF Sheriff
Barnet. and her assistants in her dis
trict viii be the guests OF the manage
ment Of the Oakland Orpheum some
night this week in appreciation Of Mrs.
Barnet's efforts in her district and in
which the Orpheum is located. Through
George Ehey. resident manager OF the
theater. single tag was purchased
from Mrs Barnet for $50 by the Or
pheum
The students inarmary OF the uni
versity win net nearly $500 by tag day,
according 10 the announcement made
today by Mrs. Henry Martinez who di-
rected the workers on tag day last
saturday in Berkeley. More than 1852
has been collected in Berkeley. half Of
which viii go 10 the students hospital
on the university campus.
The Ladies relief society and the
sisters Of Providence hospital have
issued letters thanking those who have
AelPeG- the charitable organizations in
their care.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
EX-QUEEN LII SAYS SHE
WON'T SUE UNCLE SAM
Former Sovereign of Hawaii
Spends Time Writing Book
of Memoirs

Queen Liiiuokaiani. formerly sover-
eign OF the Hawaiian islands. stated
yesterday al the Stewart hotel that
she does not intend TO take I'D the
matter Of her claims against the United
States government while in Washing
ton While she sfili adheres to her
contention that she should be indemuf-
fed 10 the extent Of $3.50. 600 for tie
loss Of her crown and the royal per-
Quisites. she viii not make any plea
for the money. though she would be
happy 10 see the government reimburse
her voluntarily.
The eN-Queen is at work on a book
Of memoirs. IL viii contain in detail
her views and Impressions OF the his
Contrary 10 report. her secretary. J.
ID. Aim0ku. stated that the ex-Queen
is IA good health She viii leave for
Washington tomorrow and expects fc
visit the larger cities of the east and
the capitals Of Europe.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-24
WILL HOLD CHURCH BAZAAR

SAN MATEO, Nov 23.-Elaborate
preparations have been made by the
women of the Methodist church for
their bazaar and entertainment. which
viii be held Tuesday evening at Froe-
Ladies aid society The following
women viii have charge OF the various
booths.
Fancy table-Nrs. II. Thiei. Mrs. william
Smytb- Fruits-Mrs. N. Taylor. Mrs. Ruedy
Mira. william Watson. Mrs. T. Morris Coffee
Mrs. J. &. Foster. AIRS. Ostrapder. Mrs. II. A.
Ward. Mrs. Faulkner. Candy-AIrs. L. II. Duna
phant. Mrs. r. Boring. Ice cream-sfrs. c.
TAYLOR. Mrs r. Bonner Mrs Jayne Graf
bag-AIrs Nickerson. Reception c. n
Kirkbride. Mrs. c, p. Sylvester. Program
Miss Mary Watson. Mrs l. II. Dnnaphant.