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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
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If You Read This

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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
COED Will MARRY
FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

BERKELEY, May 15.-The marriage
of Miss Edna May Sheppard, university
coed, and Walter ~. Tuller. football
captain and star of the 15 last year
at the University of California, will
be an event of the summer. The en-
gagement, which was recently an
nounced, has caused great interest in
college circles, where the couple are
well known.
They are members of the class of
1908 and the wedding will be the cul-
mination Of a romance begun in the
classroom. Miss Sheppard is prominent
as a member of various coed organi-
zations, among them being the Pry-
tanean honor society.
Tuller is member of the Bachelor
dom club and was a member of the
1907 varsity boat crew He is also
prominent in debating and other ac-
tivities. He was admitted to the bar
recently.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
TOTS HEAR MOTHER
CALLED DRUNKARD
Daughters of II. c. Coward Sit
in Courtroom During Trial
for Custody

OAKLAND. May 15.-Two little girls
aged 9 and I, sat in Judge Harris court
today, oppressed by the heavy legal
atmosphere and swinging their feet
impatiently under the bench, while
their father, H. c. Coward. a prominent
merchant, accused their mother, Mrs
Ella M. Coward, of drunkenness and
riotous living. The children had been
awarded to the custody of their mother
by an interlocutory decree of divorce
Now the husband wants them.
Coward said the woman had been
going from one degree of drunkenness
to another since August, 1907, when
the divorce was granted He alleged
that she now almost always was under
the influence of liquor. She took au-
tomobile rides, paying for them with
the money which he gave her as ali
mony and for the maintenance of the
children, while sadly neglecting the
little ones, he claimed.
SAW CHILDREN IN STREETS
They were frequently out of school,
he said, and he often saw them run
ming in the streets scantily dressed. He
produced a letter from the mother su-
perior of a convent to show that the
little girls had been irregular in their
attendance.
IN attacking the woman s character
Coward produced a witness whose
name was Sam Cohen. Cohen's exist
ence was apparently bound up in that
of his brother, Louis Cohen, and when
Judge Harris ruled that he might not
tell what Cohen had said to his brother
he nearly shut off the flow of Cohen's
testimony
You see," said Cohen, II went to
Mrs. Coward's house to see what be-
came of my brother. He told me he
was going there to do two days work
and he stayed a month and a half
OBSERVES NOTHING IMPROPER
Louis Cohen. the Indispensable broth
er, having been placed on the stand, he
testified that though he had remained
at Mrs Coward's house for a time he
had observed nothing improper
Miss Jennie Holman, house keeper
for Mrs Coward, said she had been
there several weeks before she learned
that Mrs. Coward was constantly under
the influence of liquor. She explained
the automobile rides, saying they bene-
flied her mistress by taking her into
the fresh air. She denied that she
ever drank herself. Dr.. H. NJ Fine
testified that he had treated Mrs
Coward for intoxication. Coward is
manager and part owner of extensive
solar salt beds near Mount Eden. Judge
Harris continued the hearing.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
NEWS OF THE COUNTIES BORDERING SAN FRANCISCO BAY
.SCHOOLDOY ENDS
AN UNHAPPY LIFE
Father and Mother Divorced and
Remarked Is the Reason
for Tragedy

OAKLAND. May 15.-Unhappy be-
cause his father and mother were sep
arated. and he could not md con-
genial home with either. Harold n
Hardy, a schoolboy of IL years and
son Of a prominent merchant. crept
under the oak trees in Cemetery creek
near Napier street yesterday afternoon
and ended his life by drinking carbolic
acid He had been at the home or MS
grandmother, 2031 Richmond bOule-
ward, all the day, remaining away from
school. He read for a while in the
Sea Wolf" by Jack London. and then,
fired by the philosophy of the grim sea
captain that death is not much worse
than an unhappy life. he went to the
glade. carrying with him the acid with
which he killed himself
He had taken the poison from a bot
tie kept BY his grandmother, Mrs. ".
B. Hardy. Pouring a portion OF the
contents into a small vial, he con-
cealed il in his clothes, then laugh
ingly told his relative that he was
going out to play. He was not seen
alive after that by any of his relatives.
and it was not until today. when. the
corpse was found by a carpenter, that
the fate OF the lad was known.
In the night his grandmother and
his uncle. Sumner Hardy. had become
worried by his disappearance and inads
an effort to find him by inquiry at the
police station and the receiving hos
pital.
The boys father. Tracy Hardy. who
is the proprietor OF a book store at
961 Broadway. was divorced from the
boys mother eight years ago. Both
married again, the mother now being
Mrs Herbert Bradford OF Evergreen.
Santa Clara county The father and
his wife live at S65 Twenty ninth
street.
After the separation of his parents
Harold went to live with his paternal
grandmother He remained there for
some time, spending summer vacations
with one parent or another. and year
ago was taken by Mrs. Bradford to
make his home at Evergreen Eight
months ago the boy appeared at the
home of his grandmother again. He
had found his surroundings at Ever
green not to his taste. and rather than
complain to his mother and ask for
money he had walked all the dis
tance from below San Jose to Oak
land. 1t had taken him a night and a
day.
The boy was not happy with his
mother" said the grandmother. Mrs.
W. B. Hardy. He lived with her for
a time at Evergreen. but returned to
me here. He was not a bOiSterOus
boy. but was in a cheerful mood yes
terday, and I do not know of any
trouble he might have had at school
or elsewhere to make him respondent
I had carbolic acid in the house. but
had no occasion to see il any had been
taken, so did not know until the body
was found that Harold had taken It,"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
DENTIST GETS DIVORCE,
NAMING SAN FRANCISCAN
DR.. c. j. Tarr Pleads Cipher
Letter of Wife as Cause
of Complaint
SPECIAL. DISPATCH 10 THE CALr

ST. LOUIS. May 15-Dr. Charles
James Tarr, dentist. today obtained a
divorce from Ruby Ga1braith Tarr,
whom he married in Sacramento, Cal.
in 1908. when she was 10 years old. and
whose postal card addressed to George
w. Smith of San Francisco. and writ
ten in cipher, was on exhibit in the
case.
DR.. Tarr testified that he began to
grow suspicious of his wife a year ago
in Louisville, whittier he went TO es-
tablish a branch dental Office. when he
found that she was going to skating
rinks with other men.
How did you know she had been to
skating rinks?" Judge Foster asked.
II saw the marks of the skates on
her Shoes" DR.. Tar explained
He said further that she took auto
mobile rides and remained until late
at night ignoring his protests. The
cipher note to the San Franciscan was
not introduced in court.
DR.. Tarr testified that his wife car
ried on some of her correspondence
under the name of Dolly Vernon"
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
MEN OF VALLEY ACTIVE
Subjects Considered by San Joa-
auin Commercial Association

STOCKTON, May 15.-The quarterly session of
the San JOAQUIN valley commercial association
was held in this city today, with Roberts of
MADEIRA presiding and Rev. J. ". Webb of
Modesto acting secretary. The meeting was
all portions of San Joaquin valley.
The imfDrtant addressessof the meeting were
on "Co-operation by DR.. Clarence E. Ed
words of the California Promotion committee.
and -'The State Fair" by James A. Filcher,
president Of the state board of trade. Other
speakers were T. NJ. Eddy of Stockton, on
Waterways; William Robertson of Fresno on
Roads and Better Highways" and Walter II.
and Promotion"
The important feature of the meeting was the
adoption of a resolution urging all boards of
trade in this valley to prevail upon the districts
represented by them to take advantage of the
exposition tax of cents on each 800 allowed
by statute for advertising and exposition pur-
poses. The association adjourned late this
evening to meet again at Merced August IA.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
UNIVERSITY TO HEAR
MINNIE MADDERN FISKE
Actress Will Repeat Address on
Drama Delivered Recently
at Harvard

BERKELEY, May 15.-Mrs. Minnie
Maddern Fiske. the actress, who will
commence an engagement In San Fran
cisco commencing June %. will be one
of the members of the faculty of the
summer session according to an an
nouncement from the university today.
Mrs. Fiske will. however. deliver
only one lecture about August 1, either
in Harmon gymnasium or in the Greek
theater. The lecture VIII be on one
phase of the drama and will be identic-
al with that which Mrs Fisk recently
delivered at Harvard university.
Coupled with the announcement. of
Mrs. Fiskes lecture was one from the
music and dramatic committee to the
effect that. Robert Mantefl, the actor,
win not appear in the Greek theater.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
PRINTERS TO HOLD ELECTION

OAKLAND, May 15.-Oakland typo
graphical union No. Sc will hold its an
nual election OF officers and delegates
Wednesday, May 20. The candidates
are as follows:
For delegate TO l. T. {. convention-G. II.
Buckner H. A. Kletzker; alternate, ". II.
Nallett; president ". \. Fischer; first vice
president. c. F. Guenther; second vice president,
J. Faunt Le Roy; secretary treasurer. D. L.
Beatty. J. Harlow. ". II. AaIlett: executive
committee g. n. Buckner, F. S. Clarke, p T.
Cook. II. A. Hull, A. ". Sefton; auditing com
mittee. r. Fuller. NJ 4. McInnis, c. W. Mer-
win; reading clerk. p Cook 2. F. Guenther, II.
Lambert. c. f. Summers; sergeant at arms E.
J.. Gregory. n. Z. Lewis: delegate 70 Allied
Printing Trades council. ". II. Mallett. G. ".
Ryan, delegates TO central labor council, W. T.
Drake, l. ". Jones, ". J. McGrath, c. D.
Rogers
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
AMERICAN WOMEN ARE
PRESENTED AT COURT
Miss Jenny Crocker of CaIifor-
MIA Among Those Received
at Brilliant Function

LONDON. May liking Edward and
Queen Alexandra held brilliant court
in Buckingham palace tonight. There
was a large attendance, especially in
the diplomatic circles, and unusual
splendor was given the function
through the presence Of the dewar of
Nepal and a large Indian suite, whose
robes were a perfect blaze of diamonds.
Their majesties and the officials all
wore Indian orders and decorations.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, wife of the
American ambassador, presented Miss
Jenny Crocker of California, Mrs. II. P
Thompson of New York, Mrs. McC.
Ramsay Of Virginia, Mrs. Cole Scott of
Virginia and Mrs. Henry Bacon, widow
of the American artist.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
CHAPTER TO STAGE
HUMOROUS FARCE
by Pushnel)

OAKLAND. May 15.-e"The Prince Of
Liars" a humorous farce, will be pre-
sented on Tuesday evening. May 20.
in Alcatraz hall, in Peralta street. by
Eastern Star. The proceeds of the
evening will be devoted TO the fur
nishing of the reception room in Ma
sonic temple.
The cast, which is being coached by
Miss Hilma A Buttlar includes Will
King. holly Moon. Claude Edwards
Mrs. B. T. Edwards, Mrs. Luz King
Mrs Florence Sankey, Mrs. Isabel E.
Stephenson
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
YOUNG WOMEN BATTLE
WITH ROSES AT PARTY
Graduates Of School Attend
Annual Banquet and Dance
on ] avn

BERKELEY. Nay ia battle Of
roses was the mimic warfare engaged
II this afternoon by the graduating
class Of p young women of Miss
Heads school in Claiming way. Fancy
dancing was part Of the exercises at
a lawn party.
Last night members Of the alumnae
Of Miss Anna Heads school gathered
at their annual banquet Miss Viola
Brainard was tOastmistress, and toasts
were responded to by the following
graduates Of the school,: Miss Anna
Head, Miss Margaret Haines, Miss Ruth
Valentine, Mrs A Fenwick, Mrs. F.
Gorrill and Miss May Wilson.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
FALSE IMPRISONMENT

OAKLAND, May 15.-James. Morrisey
Jr- has filed suit for sl,549 damages
against Mrs NJ. Murphy and her hus-
band. John Murphy. for alleged false
Imprisonment in the city jail. Morrisey
charged that Mrs. Murphy had sworn
to warrant for his arrest for mis-
demeanor. that he was arrested and
compelled to lay out s25 cash bail to
secure his release. He also alleged
that the case against him was dis
missed. He asked for the return of his
bail money, for $24 for loss of time.
$1,000 damages and $500 exemplary
damages.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
FAVORS NEW LAW SCHOOL
Los Angeles County Bar Asso-
citation Indorses Boxes Plan

Los ANGELES, May I5.-Through the appeal
OF Prof George Henry Boke of the University
OF California. the Los Angeles county bar asso-
clatlon today gave hearty approval to the plan
Tor the establishment Of great law school at
berkeley, which ultimately is TO have an en-
dowment of 81, 600, 900.
II was explained by Professor Boke that this
Is TO be the greatest law school in the west
and there will be no, further need for law stu
dents to go east for the best education. Local
lawyers agree to support the plan In a sub
stantial way.
Already number Of large endowments are in
sight Justice Taggart of the court of appeals
and j. w Mckinley of Los Angeles, a regent
OF the university, strongly indorse the movement.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
PLANS BIG POWER PLANT

Several hundred acres of land in Bucks valley
In Plumas county are said 10 be soughk k<for pur-
chase By the Pacific electric and gas company.
The company is reported 10 have offered David
Jones the owner. $50. 900 for the property but
tie latter is holding it at SOC. 600; however he
may yield it is said Bucks valley, according
to experts would make an ideal reservoir site
with a storage capacity for enough water to
supply ditch carrying 5000 miners inches at
all times during the year.
A ditch eight miles long TO Feather River cam
yon would give fall Of 3 200 feet which could
develop between $4,000 and $4,000 horsepower
Of electrical force With such an asset the Pa
cihc company would be able TO compete with its
rival the Great Western power COMPANY
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
cA11FoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, May l5.-The following Callfor-
mans are registered in New York:
San Franeisco-Mss NJ O'Brien Grand; Cap
tain Anderson, Victoria; ]. s. Sandford. Grand
Union; H G. Whttemore Continental; L. A.
Wittemeyer, Hoffman, L. Croker. Belvedere. C.
Reis Holland; F. Reis Jr.. Holland; E. j. Var
ney Hoffman; Mrs. y Kenny Marlborough c.
Dearing Victoria; J. b. Dunn. Raleigh; DR.. Au-
gusting. Hoffman: E. Blumlein. Herald square
r. King and wife, Navarro; B. Sehloss Herald
Square.
Los Angeles-D. ]. Bastanchney, Cadillac D.
III. Grfdley Union Square: +. s Baker, Bel
mont p Kerchow. Belvedere; z. ". Swett.
Belmont; j. W Doleman, Latham; J. e. Levi,
Seville; A. S. Halsted. Plaza; Mrs 5 ) Wilder,
Navarro: f. Lichtenberg, Grand Union
Oakland--J Petersen. Broadway Centrais T.
n. Rasmussen. Broadway Central.
Pasadena-Mrs Hickmore. st. Denis
Berkeley-C. A. Koford and wife, PARK Ave
nue
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
ExERcIsEs FoR coLLEGrANs

OAKLAND. May 15.-California college
viii take part in baccalaureate exer-
cises Sunday evening at the First Bap-
tfst church. Rev H J. Vosburgh, the
pastor. will preach the sermon. The
program includes a song service, with
selections by a solo quartet and chorus
choir. with numbers on the new pipe
organ. DR.. A A. Macurda. president of
the college, has reported a successful
year, during which the institution has
grown in numbers. influence and hnan-
cial resources.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
WILL LIMIT NEW. BISHOPS
Episcopal Conference Will Not
Elect as Many as Expected

BALTIMORE, May I5-There are indications
today that the general conference of the Methu-
dist Episcopal church now in session will not
eject as many new bishops as had beeR ex-
pected. 1t has been thought that the num-
Der elected would be eight. but 1t now seems
certain that the committee having the matter
In charge will recommend that the total num-
Der OF bishops be made less than 1t has been
hitherto, but that there be reduction in
the foreign field. This does not mean that
there will be bishops elected for service
IN the United States, but simply that the num-
anticipated Economy is saids4o be the actual
ing idea.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
coREp no DEATH BIZ PET BULL

SANTA CRUZ May 15.-John Brlna. living on
10 death by pet bun at his home between sup
per time Thursday evening and 10 o'clock Friday
morning For year Bruna has been an inter-
estfnp snectacIe driving through town with his
hulI hitched to a cart. the animal apparently be-
ing very docile and responding to the reins like
= S,voiI trained horse. 1t Is thought that while
leading fhe animal TO water Bruna was gOred 10
death. Judging from the torn earth and blood
hasna ffered boards and fences along the lane.
terrible struggle must have taken place. Bruna
hldr- was cnred In several places
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
ALLEGED VICTIM OF PIcKPoCxET

On complaint Of o. T. n. Ludwith. a coli
lector in the employ of the Perry collection COM
pany. Edward Berry was arrested last night on
charge of grand larceny, the specific charge
being that he picked the pocket of Ludwith, OBJ
tanning the latter's purse, containing ST. The
theft is said to have occurred at the corner of
Montgomery avenue and Dupont street during
the excitement following a fight between two
Italians. Berry disclaims all knowledge of the
theft and says the purse was placed in his
pocket, which the police say IS not unusual
trick of pickpockets when in tight corner
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
ART DEALER ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF SWINDLING
w. T. Evans Sues Man He De-
clares Sold Him Bogus
CanvaSes

NEW YORK, May 15.-An art scandal begun
early this month with the withdrawal of three
paintings from the Corcoran art gallery at Wash
ington, d. c.. led to the arrest of William
Clausen, an East Thirty Fifth street art dealer,
today
The pictures withdrawn were part OF the col
lection of 80 presented by William T. Evans, a
well known collector, to the proposed national
gallery. They. were withdrawn by the donor
after much gossip attacking their authenticity
Clausen arrested on an order granted by
Supreme Court Justice Davis In a suit brought
by Evans to recover Sc $50 paid for three paint
ings Bail WAS fixed at 81, 500 Clausen main
tains that the paintings are genuine.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
Will GIVE FIRE PROTECTION

ALAMEDA. May I5.-The Peoples
water company has through President
Titus assured the city council and the
fire commissioners that the corporation
viii install all the additional fire hy-
drants and mains that the municipal
officials believe to be necessary at this
time. The improvements will include
the laying OF larger mains in seme of
the streets 70 replace the pipes now
there which are considered too small
70 furnish an ample supply Of water for
fire lighting purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
LECTURES on THEOsoPHY

ALAMEDA. May 15.-The committee
on propaganda OF the theosophical So
ciety has arranged a course of free
public lectures in this city. Mr.. Prime
the coast lecturer. viii speak Tuesday
evening, May -. at Tucker hau. 1424h
Park street, on Spiritualism in the
Light Of Theosopily.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-16
STATE ALLOWED BUILDINGS

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The entire Califor-
mia delegation in the house is much gratifed
over the provision made for the state in the
public building appropriation bill which passed
today The delegation was allowed appropria-
tons for every project they presented, which Is
very remarkable considering that while $112, ,000,
600 asked for from all sections of the coun-
try, only so, 600 was appropriated.