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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
HIBERNIA BANK IS
SUED FOR BIG sum
Charge Made That Fraudulent
Judgment Was Obtained to
FOrecIose Mortgage

George o. Davis and Margaret II.
Barkley. the latter being. executrix of
the will of Edward Duncan, who died
in the old soldiers home. New Orleans,
in July, 1903, filed suit against the
Hibernia savings and loan society yes
terday to yacate a judgment for 1854
which 1t is alleged the society obtained
by fraud and imposition in an action
against Duncan, NJ. Routh Davis and
George o. Davis. The allegedly fraud
ulent Judgment was secured in April.
1901, on a suit to foreclose a mortgage
for $4,000 made to the society by the
two Davises on real estate in this city
belonging to Duncan and said to be
worth 100000. The realty is situated
at the corner of Buchanan and Vallejo
streets and In Ellis street near Jones.
Part of the alleged fraud, as de-
scribed in the complaint, consisted in
the Hibernia society failing to mail a
copy of the summons and complaint to
Duncan forthwith" on June s. 1900, as
ordered by the court. and neglecting to
mail it until four days had elapsed.
Judgment for the society was entered
on April 81, 1901, for the principal and
interest and $500 attorneys fees, MAX
ing a total of s42,521. A decree of fore
closure and sale was also made, in
virtue of which the realty was sold, the
society buying 1t for the amount of the
judgment
The complaint also alleges that the
court was allowed to believe that there
had been no payment on account OF
principal or interest, whereas the in
terest had been paid to the date of the
judgment and a large sum on account
Of the principal, so that the actual
amount due on principal and interest
was only $27,50o. Afterward, 1t is al
legged, the Hibernia society collected
s14,80o insurance on buildings on the
realty.
1t is further stated in the complaint
that Duncan never learned of the al
legged fraudulent manner In which the
judgment was obtained UP to the day
of his death, and that Davis and Mrs
Barkley did not discover the facts until
May, 1905.
A second complaint fled by the same
plaintiffs prays to have Cancelled g
deed by which George o. Davis, as
grantee from Duncan, conveyed title in
the property to the Hibernia society II
is asserted that Davis made this trans
fer because of false promises and
threats of violence and intimidation.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
Personal Mention

j. Crump of Stockton Is at the Won
Dorm.
@. Bartlett Of London is at the St
Francis.
Mrs. NJ. Minken OF Antioch is at the
Lick house.
John H. Hobbs of New York is at the
st. Francis.
Andrew Jackson of Napa Is a guest
at the Fairmont.
d. C. Collier OF San Diego is a guest
at the st. Francis.
c. Sanford and G. Rhodes OF Uliah
are at the Audubon
Captain John Barneson OF San Matso
Is guest at the st. Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar NJ Mcdonald OF
Brooklyn are staying at the Bairmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Graham Of Los
Angeles are guests at the St Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Friedman OF NIL
waukee have apartments at the Fair
mont
C. NJ Swegls of Fort Bragg and P. A.
Markham and wife of Stockton are at
the Dale.
]. H. Downey and wife OF Raymond
and w. g. Hillman OF Chicago are al
the Colonial.
Edward Wuichet and Louis wuichet
mining men, registered from Chicago
are staying at the Fairnont
W. H. Weeks of WatsonvtIls. s. W
Bliss and wife of Santa Cruz and J. d
Grant of Healdsburg are at the vie-
toria.
Mrs. Frank Anderson, Miss Powell,
Miss d. Anderson. Miss e. Anderson
and Miss Braunball of Mare island make
up party staying at the Fairmont
Bishop Thomas J. Conaty, head Of the
Catholic dioceses of Los Angeles and
Monterey, accompanied by his brother
Bernard Conaty. of Worcester, Mass
is staying st the Fairmont.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
ASK COMMISSIONERS
TO CURB RAILROAD
BridgefOrd-C Lumber
People Proceed Against the
McCIOud River Line
Complaint to State Board Says
Road Sought Their Ruin
by High Rates

The case of the Bridgeford- Cunning
ham lumber company against the Nc
Cloud river railroad, now on trial be-
fore the state board of railroad COM
missioners. took a sensational turn
yesterday when the plaintiff submitted
evidence TO show that its rates had
been advanced for the purpose of driv-
ing it out of business.
Officials of the lumber company took
the stand and testified that at the time
the freight tariff was raised j. H Queal,
president of the railroad. said that he
had the lumber people where he wanted
them and would force them out of
business.
The complainant sets forth that IL en-
5oyed rate of 81 ton on lumber from
Algomah to Sisson. but that this was
nullified in 1906 and a rate of $3.50 a
ton substituted. The plaintiff asks that
the 81 rate be again put in force. The
purpose of the railroad in trying to
drive the Bridgeford cunningham peo-
pie from the field is alleged to have
sprung from desire to monopolize the
business for the McCloud river lumber
company. which the railroad controls.
The commission set a precedent yes
terday by refusing TO be bound by the
strict rules of court evidence. The
board took the stand that any facts
tending TO throw light on the case
were admissible and gave the investi-
cation a wide range. The contract call
ing for a 81 rate was put in evidence
and testimony was adduced to show
that it was abrogated upon the request
of the railroad on the pretext that IT
desired to make terminal arrangements
with the Southern Pacific.
The case will be resumed Monday
morning, when the railroad will have
witnesses from Shasta county.
The activity OF the commission has
brought forward a number of protests
from big shippers against rates now in
force. In many cases the commission
win seek to adjust the difficulties with
out formal hearings. but where this is
impossible regular inquiries will be
conducted
In view Of the fact that the attorney
general has ruled that the commission
has no jurisdiction over express COM
panies, the state board will ask the
next legislature TO strengthen its hands
by placing all such concerns doing busi-
ness in California under its authority
1t is pointed out that as long as the
express companies are exempt the rail-
roads can defy the law by DETECTING
freight into express channels.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
SHOT BRINGS POLICEMAN
INTO FAMILY FRACAS
Finds Wife Unconscious and
Husband Is Arrested for
Battery

After being attracted to the house
of John Logan at 17s Page street yes
terday afternoon by the sound of pis-
tol shot, Policeman Antoine Schoembs
found Mrs. Logan lying unconscious on
the floor and Logan standing over her
with the revolver with which the shot
had been fired.
The woman's only injury was badly
bruised forehead. which Logan said
she had received by falling. His ex-
PLANTATION that he had fred the shot to
attract attention was not believed and
he was arrested for battery, while the
injured woman was sent to hospital.
The policeman thought that the shot
was fired by Mrs. Logan at her hus-
band, and that afterward he knocked
her down and took the weapon away
from her.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
WOMAN'S CHECK REFUSED
AND PAYEE ASKS ARREST
Police Judge Cabaniss Issues
Warrant for Dress Maker
on Butchers COMPLAINT

L. B. Weller. a butcher Of 1924 Polk street.
obtsined a warrant from Police Judge Cabaniss
yesterday FOR the arrest Of Mrs. Edith A. Sefton
dress maker OF 1925 Polk street a charge
Of passing spurious check Mrs. Sefton owed
Weller a bill for meat amounting to $25 and
the Bank Of San francisco. The check was
returned marked mot sufficient funds" At one
time Mrs Sefton had a account at the bank
and the bank officials told Detectives Burke
and Armstrong who are working on the case
that other checks signed by Mrs. Seton had
been returned.
warrant yesterday for the arrest of A. J..
Mefert for passing q spurious check for $3.50
on March 81. The check drawn the
Banca Populare Operaia Italiana and bore the
signature Miss L Mefret." 1t was returned
as worthless
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
WATER PRESSURE IN
CHINATOWN TOO LOW
Fire Commissioners Issue Order
to Spring Valley Company
That Ii Be Increased

Acting under the advice Of City At
torney Long, the fire commissioners
yesterday directed Secretary Mccarthy
to draw supplemental demands in favor
of members OF the department. who had
not been allowed increases in their
salary in accordance with charter pro-
visions.
Chief Shaughnessy called attention
to the fact that the pressure in the
water mains in Chinatown is too low.
A communication was ordered sent to
the Spring Valley company directing
that the pressure be increased
The secretary was authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for furnishing supplies
to the department during the coming
fiscal year. The contract amounts to
about 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
sHoPLrFrERs SENTENCED

Grace Roberts and Harriet Woods
were convicted by Police Judge Conlan
yesterday on a charge OF petty larceny
and each was sentenced to pay a fins
OF 500 with the alternative OF so days
In jail. They were arrested in Hale
Bros store on April Is and several
stolen articles were found In their pos
session.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
ABANDON BENIo1A BARRACKS

Old Benicia barracks is no more. 1t was aban-
doned Monday and Lieutenant ]. e. Abbott with
Company Of the signal corps, which was sta
toned at the old post, are now installed at the
Presidio The properties Of the government have
been shipped to different posts.
Fort Benicia was established April 30 1S49
being the second to be established on this bay
the Presido being established March 4 1S47
The Bencia arsenal has not been disturbed.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
FINDS BODY OF SUICIDE

Still clutching In lifeless fingers the revolver
the body of August Moessner, At years old. an
engineer. was found in vacant lot at Amazon
and Mission streets early yesterday morning BY
James Fassler, milkman, several hours after
the man had committed suicide by shooting him
self in the head. The cause is not known. but 1T
is believed to have been i'll health and lack Of
employment
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
OAKLAND SALESMAN BANKRUPT

Walter S. Garrett, a furniture sales
man living in Oakland. filed a petition
in bankruptcy yesterday in the United
States district court in which he gave
his debts as amounting to s1.777.S0,
with no available assets,
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
ELABORATE BILL
AT STAGE BENEFIT
Talent From All Playhouses to
Take Part in Performance
for Theatrical Charity
Excellent Program Is Prepared
to Increase Fund for Sick
Members of Association

The fifteenth annual beneft in aid Of
the sick and charity fund of San Fran
cisco lodge No. 81. Theatrical mechani-
cal association, will take place at the
Princess theater this afternoon, the cur
tain rising at 1870 o'clock sharp on ac-
count Of the extreme length of the pro-
gram.
The annual benefits Of this organiza-
ton. which is composed of actors, mu-
sicians, stage mechanics. managers, box
office men and all those who make their
livelihood through theatrical endeavor,
are affairs of much theatrical impor-
tance and the outpouring of talent is
always very large.
The California naval militia band of
40 pieces will begin the program and
there will follow in rapid succession a
variety of acts that are calculated to
suit any taste. Mario Marjeroni will
represent the John Drew company.
Bertram Lytell and Ernest Glendin-
ming will come over from the Alcazar
and Harrison Hunter, Alfred Hickman
and others from the Novelty theater
will present THE Van Dyck." Miss
Cecilia Rhodz. Miss Zoe Barnett. Har-
old Crane in coster songs and Alma
Tuchler and Eliza Anderson, a dainty
dancing duo. will be the contribution
from the Princess, while jolly May
Boley in her musical mono1ogue and
Shields and Rogers ''the cowboy and
the Indian" will be the Orpheum's Of
ferings. Leo Cooper, an old San Fran
cisco favorite, assisted by Miss Elsa
Won Braham, will present sketch,
THE Price of Power" Frederick Har-
vey Wilson will give the awakening
scene from RIP Van Winkle" and Win
field Douglass and the Moscrop sisters
from the Chutes will give a singing and
dancing speciality.
The little Russian prince, who is 80
years of age and only % inches in
height, will give his original mono
logue; Rinaldo, a famous violinist, will
be heard in solos; Dan and Tilly Dun
bar will offer a singing and dancing
duologue and Flo Russell, a pretty
soubrette; Phil Godfrey, a comedy aero
bat, and some sensational motion pic
lures, furnished by the Orpheum, will
complete the program.
Brother Edmund Eisner will lead an
augmented orchestra of 20 pieces and
nothing will be left undone to make the
benefit the banner event of the theatri-
cal year.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
CHUTES

The Chutes will entertain the visiting sailors
this afternoon and evening, when the program
in the theater will be added to- through the
courtesy of the 0rpheum, by the appearance of
Fred Sosman and the Carbery brothers. An en-
tirely new program Is announced for the week
beginning next Monday afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
CENTRAL

The throngs that have nightly greeted "Shen-
andoah'' at the Central theater prove that the
great play has lost none of its interest for
theater goers. 1t IS deliberately presented and
the members Of Howelrs company are to be
credited with giving of the best produc-
tions of the play ever seen in this city. "The
! Ensign" Is on the underline for the week COM
mencing with-next Monday night.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
SLAYER OF CONDUCTOR
TRIED BEFORE JUDGE COOK
Prosecution Asks Verdict of
Manslaughter on Murder
CHawrA
Charge

The trial of BnnGventura ArsieE. ehargad With
the murder OF Arthur Sassmar, a United Rail-
so@cs ssSn. % %scndgstogr T.. vas Segu. DsroE, tas n
vas shot By Areie6 at Twelfth and FOLSOM
streets December 20, 1907. following q dispute
about trangfers. II Is admitted 6at Sassman
slapped Arcierj In the face before the latteF
drew his revolver and BAot tha conductor lt
Is claimed By the defense that eha motormaA Of
ths ear was also menaeinG ArcfeH.
Although murder 10 charged, the prosecution
asks only verdict Of mansiaUghter. K Porter
ABhe is acting as special prosecutor fpr the
United Railroads. vhils Nathan Coghlan In at
torney fer the defendant.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
ALCAZAR

Lovers Lane is drawing large audiences at
the Alcasar. 1t Is splendidly acted and staged.
Among the newcomers in the cast Marion
Barney and Annie Lockhardt make individual
hits.
David Belaseo's revision of Richard TulIy's
play, Rose OF the Rancho" is arranged for
next week. Miss Bsrriscale has been selected
by Belasco to play the. part of Rose.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
ORPHEUM

Fleet week is proving a profitable period at
the orpheum, where the bill of attractions,
Julius Steger in his beautiful sketch, 'sThe
Fifth Commandment and the rest Of the bill,
ance, afternoon and evening. Headliners for
next week viii be Nine. Mauricia Morichini,
prima donna soprano; Will<M. Cressy In sTown
Hall Tonight" Mgnonette Kokin, Leo Carrillo,
and others
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14

Miss Zoe Bartnett (upper) and
Miss Ella Won Braharn, who will
take part in the theatrical bene-
fit to be given at the Princess
theater.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
PRINCESS

Edwin Stevens and Wang" are breaking all
records at the Princess theater Although the
clever musical comedy is nearing the end OF its
third week. IT is as popular as ever and is
Edwin Stevens viii appear in ''The Dear Girl .
by Harry and Edward Paulton, authors of Err
minie-" lavish production Of the piece is
promised.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14

e. B. Duffy. travelling passenger
agent of the Gould lines In Portland,
Is visiting his brother, James B. Duffy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14

Work on the Flower Lake tunnel of
the Western Pacific is progressing rap
idly and $500 feet has been excavated
out of total of 1864.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14

COURT MARTIAL PRIVATE
Private william Buvalda. who "a accused on
having todorsed Emma Goldnaas views, viii ap-
pear before q court martial at the Preside at
$3.50 o'clock this morning. The trial will be
watched with great intsrsst In army circles.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
VAN NESS

John Drew continues to attract large and
fashionable audiences at the Van Ness theater
where he is appearing at the head of a splen-
did company in my Wife" Next week the
distinguished tragedian. Robert Mantell, will
appear, commencing Monday night with king
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
AMERICAN

The Pollard Lifliputian opera company will
close It's successful engagement at the Ameri.
can theater next Saturday night, after the
usual two performances that day and evening.
Beginning with the Sunday matinee, Lew Dock
stader and his minstrel troupe viii hold the
boards for week BE has entirely new
show this year, and his tour thus far has been
continuous success across the continent.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14
NOVELTY

Katherine Grey and her associate players
have made another unqualified hit in 1.-The
Reckoning at the Novelty thester. 1t IS q
drama with many big moments and a final
wrench OF the heartstrings and has few equals
in contemporaneous dramatic literature. The
curtain raiser, THE Van Dyck," affords q
splendid contrast.
Sunday night "Artns and the Man. will be
produced for the irst time In this city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-14

f. Zimmerman, who is well known on
the coast, and who for many years had
been assistant general freight agent OF
the Michigan Central. has been ap-
pointed general freight agent of the
Lake Erie and Western, with headquar-
ters at Indianapolis
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
Leper to Have Home with His Family

Plans for Early's future care and
treatment have been discussed by
Health officer Woodward and DR.. VIII
disease service. 1t is settled between
them that the strict isolation OF tho az.
fiicted man Is to be broken.
1t Is considered likely that some old
building belonging to the district will
be turned over to the leper and his
family for habitatIon and he will BIO In
structed to provide for himself and
keep his own quarantine.
In the event that this building cannot
be procured II may be that Early will
be permitted to live in the house near
the asylum grounds now occupied by
his wife and child. On the other
hand. 1t may be suggested to him
that he buy small place In the sub
urbs.
Physicians In charge of Early are
considering plan to inoculate him
with the leprosy bacilli, which consti-
tutes the recently discovered Nastin
cure of tho malady. This method In
said to have cured the disease In sew
eral instances, when used while tho
disease was In Its early stage, as In
the case Of Early.
Early clings to the faint belief that
his disease Is not leprosy. and that
the physicians have made mistake
in diagnosing his case. He does not
favor this new treatment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

THE strict isolation in which John X.
Early has been kept by the district
health officers is to be broken. Within
a short time Early is to be permitted
to live with his family.
That is, he will be allowed to dwell
Ina the same house, but will not come
In direct contact with them. He will
have his own sleeping apartment, bed
linen, towels, dishes and other domes-
tic appliances.
This has been practically decided
upon by the health officials. The plan
will not be carried into effect until the
commissioners have received the re-
port from the solicitor Of the treasury
as to whether or not the federal au.
thorities have power to transport the
loper to North Carolina, the latter's
home state, regardless of the fact
that that commonwealth has refused
to accept him.
Although the decision has not boon
forwarded to the commissioners, 1t Is
known that the solicitors opinion Is
adverse. He has said that the federal
department is powerless to act, and
has reported to the secretary Of the
treasury to that effect.
The commissioners will take no ac-
ton until they have received the
opinion In official form from the latter.
That Early is to be permanent care
Of the district is the conviction of the
officials.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
ROUND THE CAPITAL
Information and Gossp Picked Up Here
and There In Washington.
Squanders 100000 in Five Years

WASHINGTON Julia w.
w l.. Seckendorf. the dashing beauty
'ho rose from lady's maid to mistress
,f millions OF dollars, through which
she ran in five years, declares that
she had no regrets because her for.
June has been squandered.
The countess Is now said to be at
least 100000 in DEBT, and was forced
10 undergo the humiliation OF seeing
he last Of her property sold at debt
sale.
II spent 1t when had It," the beau.
hful countess is reported to have re-
marked to a friend.
II haven't any regrets now that II Is
gone. Some people have money, but
hey won't spend II. Frankly, l can.
lot see what good 1t does them"
The career OF the countess, who Is
an American girl, Is as Economically
interesting as that of any woman In
the world.
Once the lavish entertainer of cabi.
net members, ambassadors. senators
and social lights In Washington, the
Countess Seckendorf, who five years
ago fell heir to the s4,000,000 estate
Of her second spouse, gained reputa.
ton as a spender, tearfully watched
her last possessions passing into the