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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
LAWMAKER CLAIMS
WIFE IN ALAMEDA
Miss Charlotte c. Kent Married
to Representative Sturgiss
of West Virginia
Couple Leave for Washington
After Reception and Supper
at Kent Home

ALAMEDA, Nov. 5.-Congressman
George C. Sturgiss of West Virginia
claimed as his bride this afternoon Miss
Charlotte c. Kent. daughter of Major
A L. Kent and Mrs. Kent of 1907 High
street. The wedding took place in the
Kent home. Rev Willsie NJ. Martin of
the First Methodist Episcopal church
officiating. The house was decorated
with woodwardia- ferns, palms, bamboo
and huckleberry branches, with here
and there a spray of red berries.
Miss Louise Childs of Oakland at
tended the bride as maid of honor. The
bridegroom was supported by Colonel
Archibald Adams. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. Brainard c. Brown, Mrs.
Willsie NJ. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Otis. Miss Dorothy Otis, Miss
Louise Childs. Major A. L. Kent and
Mrs. Kent. Miss Marie Kent and Will
liam Kent
The congressman's gift to his bride
was a crescent brooch of pearls and
diamonds. To his best man he pre-
sented an opal scarf pin. The bride
gave her maid of honor a lace pin of
pearls
The wedding ceremony was followed
by a reception and supper. This even
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Sturgiss departed for
Washin gton, where they Will reside
during the coming session of congress
Then they will make their home in
Morgantown, w. Va.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
DISEASE ENDS LIFE
OF MISSION WORKER
Rev. Dwight E. Potter Succumbs
After Long Suffering ard
Operation for Cancer
Father of Former Pastor Conn
ing From Kansas to Make
Funeral Arrangements

OAKLAND, Nov. 25.-Rev. Dwight E.
Potter, for many years pastor of Union
street Presbyterian church, recently
western district secretary of the board
OF foreign missions of the Presbyterian
church, died yesterday afternoon in the
University hospital. San Francisco.
after an operation for cancer, from
which he had suffered many months.
Rev Mr. Potter had been recognized
as one Of the most prominent Presby-
terian leaders in missionary work and
his loss TO the church will be felt
keenly.
He was born in Michigan November
8. 1859 His earlier education was re-
ceived in Michigan. Later he attended
the University of Kansas and Yale,
graduating from both institutions. Re
turning from an extended tour of
Europe in 1898, Rev. Mr.. Potter as
sumed the pastorate of Union street
church Of this city, where he preached
for nine years. In the fall of 1908 he
married Miss Dorothea Edwards Lewis,
daughter of Rev Henry A. Lewis. a
prominent minister of New York city.
Rev. Mr.. Potter resigned his pastor
ate to become secretary of the western
district of the board of foreign mis-
sions of the church. and his work COW
cred a field embracing nine of the
western states and Alaska.
No definite arrangements have been
made for the funeral services. pending
the arrival OF Rev. Mr.. Potter's father
from Peabody. Kans.
The clergyman is survived by his
wife and a young son, two brothers,
Fred W. and George P. Potter, and a
sister, Miss Susan B. Potter.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
RICH MANS SON INSANE,
WITNESSES WILL TESTIFY
San Rafael Citizens Leave for
Salinas to Appear at Trial of
Charles BOYLE

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. 25.-A number
Of San Rafael citizens who were sub
penaed as witnesses for the defense in
the trial Of Charles Boyle. son Of Mil
lionaire Boyle OF san Rafael, at Salinas
LETT for that place yesterday They
VIII all testify TO the effect that young
Boyle was insane Those who left
yesterday were Constable George Ag-
new, DR.. Charles Hitchcock, president
Of the Hitchcock military academy;
DR. HoWitt, Or. Wickman, Louis
Z Hughes, r. : Rake. 5. Herzog, r G.
Litchenberg, Mrs. Charles Berry and
several others.
Agnew win testify that he was salts
hed that BOYLE was not right when he
lived al san Rafael and that on one
occasion he concluded to arrest the
young fellow and bring him before the
insanity commission
Boyle is held on the charge OF bur
glary. While in San Rafael a saloon
was held UP. Miss Victoria Armitage
was assaulted on Whites hill and bare
" escsped with her life and several
horses belonging TO A. ". Foster were
killed
The young man confessed TO these
crimes 10 Sheriff Taylor.
Mrs Boyle, who has been living
quietly At San Rafael. left not long
ago for Salinas, where she is at pres
ent awaiting the outcome OF the trial.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
CONVICT CHARGES HE is
ILLEGALLY HELD PRISONER
Asks Habeas Corpus Writ From
Supreme Court Demanding
His Release

Maintaining that he has not broken
the conditions named when he was re-
leased from Folsom prison and alleg-
ing that he is being kept at Folsom
without having been sentenced to any
imprisonment, Frank Kelly yesterday
filed a petition of habeas corpus with
the supreme court in an endeayor to
secure release.
Kelly was convicted in Sacramento
county of burglary in 1897 and sem
fenced to Is years in Folsom. Durin g
his term of Is years he earned 81
months credit and would have been
released September 15, 1906, had not
Governor Pardee commuted his sem
tence in May, 1905.
When the governor commuted the
sentence he imposed several conditions
upon Kelly, one of which was that If
Kelly should be convicted of felony
after his release he should be re-
turned to the prison and be compelled
10 serve the extra Is months.
Kelly was not convicted during the
16 commuted months, but four months
after their expiration he was con-
victed of a felony and sentenced to
two years in San Quentin. At the ex-
piration of two years IN San Quentin
he was sent back TO Folsom TO serve
out the extra Is months which. ii was
claimed by the state officials. he had
lost by committing a felony.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
ATTORNEY LECTURES ON
JEWISH CRAFTSMANSHIP
Address Delivered Before Coun-
Gil of Jewish Women at the
California Club Rooms

Lucius L. Solomons, an attorney. de-
livered an address on the subject of
THE Jew in craftsmanship" before the
Council of Jewish Women yesterday
afternoon at the California club rooms,
1850 Clay street. The speaker de-
scribed the part which Jews have taken
in the governments of the world, trac-
ing the development of their power
from the earliest historic age, through
the courts and parliaments of Europe,
into American public life.
Benjamin Disraeli, earl of Beacons-
field, described by the lecturer as COM
ing as close to the ideal statesman as
any one was mentioned as the most
prominent Jew in the history of Eng
land. Judah P. Benjamin, at one time
both secretary of war and attorney
general of the Confederate states, later
secretary of state. and after the war
the leading member of the bar of Eng
land. was cited as the most distin-
guished of American Jews.
At the conclusion of the lecture Miss
Zwerin entertained with piano solos.
Mrs. Emanuel Elias presided.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
SANTA CLARA COLLEGE
PRESENTS OWN PLAY
Piece Written by Local Author
Well Received by Large
Audience
[spscial Diapateh . &c callI

SAN JOSE. Nov 25.-"In the Fools
Baubler was presented by the senior
dramatic society of the Santa Clara
college this evening before a large
audience The play was written by
Rev John d. Mccarthy of San Jose
especially for production by St. <avier's
college of New York and Is founded on
events in the time of Louis XI of
France. The hero is Count Armand
d'Angoulard. a part ably taken BY Des-
mond B. Gallagher. LIE Poignant Is
played by George G. MayerIe.
The production was excellently
staged and cOStumed and well carried
out in every particular. For many
years past the club has been present
ing plays for the benefit OF the differ
ent worthy causes. and the success of
these have been well worth the efforts
put forth. The passion play. put on
several years ago, written by men,
ber of the organization, achieved wide
fame.
The college orchestra furnished sew
eral numbers in most pleasing style.
A large sum was cleared by the pro-
duction-
The cast of the principal characters
was as follows: Louis XI, king Of
France, William J. Barry Rene OF
Anjou, king Of Provence. James R.
DAILY; Count Armand D'Angoulord,
prime minister of France. ID. B. CAL
lagher; Count Tartarin de Moripont,
leader of Rene's forces. Edmond s.
Lowe; lie Poignant, Jester to Rene.
George G. Mayerle; stephens. abbot OF
Belleriviere. Count Henri de Souri,. Al
bert c. Quevedo; Florimond de Belle
fontaine, Edward j. Condor: Vincent
de Perivaux. Andrew ]. Mullen, Mau-
rice Lavergne. James K. Jarrett.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
ADMIRER OF Goods
BOLTS FROM NAPA
Robert Livingston, Searcher in
Mystics, Makes Escape
From Insane Asylum
Russian May Return to MOlest
Young Women of State
University

BERKELEY, Nov 25.-Robert Liv-
ingston. searcher in mystics and stu
dent Of psychology. whose protestations
OF love and Affection 20 the pretty goods
of the la Solana house club OF the uni
versity caused his arrest and commit
ment 70 the Napa state hospital few
months ago. is at large, according 10 a
telegram received by Marshal Vollmer
of this city today, and the campus is
being secured for the Russian love
maker The goods OF the university
and Librarian ROwell have been warned
OF bis escape.
With the pretty goods Of the La So
lana, one OF the best known and most
exclusive house clubs on the campus. as
the objects Of MS attentions. Livingston
used the college campus and university
library as a trysting place.
WOULD SPRAWL IN MUD
lie would pursue the pretty. goods on
his bicycle, sprawl in the mud before
their feet. and when the women stu
dents offered assistance, he would gen.
tly press their hands and murmur
protestations Of love. gazing at them
with soulful eyes.
His quests for af7nities led him TO
forsske the books Of the university
library and press his suit IN the dark
alcOVes OF the university, cOrnering the
goods who could not escape his ardent
attentions.
Librarian ]. C. RoweII was appealed
70 and talked 10 Livingston of the error
Of his ways, but the student OF psy-
chology protested his inpocence and de-
clared that IN Russia his advances were
permissible.
Stunned and rebuked for his unwel-
come love making, Livingston penned
dainty missives Of affection 10 the
goods. leaving the notes in the library
for the women students or sending
them through the mails for delivery.
LIVINGSTON ARRESTED
There was no limit TO the angles OF
his outspoloen love. and the goods no
longer fearful Of the notoriety Of the
ingston's arrest followed and his de-
Tense before Judge Ellsworth was
unique IL the novel theories advanced
Pretty complainsnts. fianked by in
dlgnant mothers. testified 10 his actions
on the stand and the student Of modern
psychology was ad5udged mentally un-
balanced
The complaint against Livingston had
been filed by Mrs. Wolfe, mother of
Elizabeth Wolfe. one Of the strong wit
nesses for the prosecution. Other OF
the Solana girls who testified We're
Dorothy Burdorf, Lulu Thornburg, Mrs.
William Kelley. who was formerly Miss
Leona Lane, and Fern Enos.
Dr. Stone, medical superin tendent of
Napa, has sent the following description
Of Livingston TO Marshal VoIlmer:
Height. feet inches; weight. Us
pounds; blue eyes; dark hair; wears
mustache and gOatee; scar over right
eyebrow: is an elderly man, and a
native Of Russia The letter M is
stamped on his coat
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
ENDS DEER'S MISERY
Napa Man Arrested After He
Performs a Humane Act

NAPA. Nov. 25.-Benjamin E. Searcy,
a businessman Of the northern part Of
Napa county, who killed a deer out of
season several days ago, appeared for
sentence before Justice Ashton today
Sentence was suspended indefinitely.
owing to the peculiar features of the
case. The deer was chased into Scar
cy's dooryard by hound, and Searcy
killed the animal 10 put it out of It's
misery. Deputy Fish and Game Com
missioner Moore arrested Searcy and
then took UP the matter with the Cali
fornia fish and game commission of
San Francisco. The San Francisco Of
hcials decided that Searcy had done a
humane act in killing the deer. and
recommended that Searcy be discharged
from custody. The illegal hunter
whose bullet wounded the deer is being
sought.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
SAN RAFAEL FIREMEN
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH
Flee From Burning Home of
Frank Smith as Blazing
TimberS Fall

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. 25.-An early
morning blaze badly damaged the
home Of Frank Smith. retired liquor
man. at 3oz Fifth street.
During the progress Of the fire Mat
Hart a member Of the department. fell
through the floor Of the burning build
ing and was caught Just before his
body shot down into the blazing base
ment Of the dwelling A few moments
before Chief Schneider and George
Kane ran out Of the building lust as
the floor gave way, and the hosemen
barely succeeded in making their
escape before the burning timbers -were
precipitated into the white hot fire be-
low
The FIRE. it is believed, was Of incen-
diary origin. The damage was about
$4,000 partially covered by insurance.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
NEW LINE TO RUN
TOCENTRAL AMERICA
German Company Will Link Pa
cific Coast to City of Mexico
in Six Days
VIII Open Up Large New Terri
tory for California Mer-
chant interests
special Dispatch TO The c.nl


SEATTLE. Nov. 25.-With the steam
ers Erna and Ella under German re-
gistry. Jebsen and Ostrander announce
that they viii establish a regular
freight and passenger service from
Puget sound and California ports for
Manzanillo. Salina Cruz and the prin-
cfpal ports in Central America The
new line is expected to begin shortly
after the first of the year and IL is
intended to maintain a sailing every
fourth week for the present other
steamers are in contemplation as soon
as the conditions warrant Increased
service.
Traffic arrangements have been made
with the Mexican Central railroad to
handle cargo under through bills OF
lading to and from interior points IN
Mexico via Manzanillo and with the
Tehuantepec national for handing
cargo for Europe.
The Mexican government has onereo
a substantial subsidy. which with con-
tract cargo already secured will place
the line on a sound financial basis II
is intended to maintain the same tarirl
as is now in force by the Pacific Mall
and Kosmos lines. except in few in
stances. where slight reduction VIII
bring business 10 this coast that IS
now handled on the Atlantic.
The two steamers carry 4.Ooe tons
dead weight each. They are now load
ing cargo in Japan for Mexico. after
delivering which they will begin the
new service. They were especially
built for tropical service. having re-
frigerator space and accommodations
for 81 first and % second class passen-
gers They Will call after leaving the
sound at San Francisco, ManzanillO,
Salina Cruz and as far south as Co
rintO Returning, they will include Cen
trail American ports. Salina Cruz. Man
zanillo. San Bias. San Diego or Los
Angeles. San Francisco and Puget
sound north bound. Later other calls
may be made.
with the completion OF the railroad
extension from Guadalajara 70 Tux
pan," said H. r. Ostrander. st is now
possible to reach the city of Mexico
from ManzanillO. and freight from San
Francisco by our new line and its rail
road connections can be laid down in
the City OF Mexico in a trife over six
days. This railroad opens up the best
part of Mexico. and with our connee-
tions we figure that we can give splen-
did service, opening up a territory
which has heretofore offered but little
TO business interests of California and
the north coast"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
Californians on Travels

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The followin G
Californians are registered in New
York:
San Francisco-Louis weingart Wal
dorf Astoria: P Hackett, Seville; E. P.
Bartlett. Mrs. Z. P. Bartlett, Grand
Union; A. M Bienenfeld, Plaza; Mrs. f.
Carson, Wolcott; A; Chatterton. st.
Denis; NJ. Cowing, Grand Union; Mrs.
H. S. Ellis, Wolcott; ]. A Emery, New
A. G. George, Herald
Square; Mrs. Highton. Belmont: D.
Joseph, Holland: r. Koenig, Grand
Herald HeSn sauare hsnden Miss MrS " Msbarg asbaeg
Mrs. l. McElroy. Herald Square;
Miss Scuffy. Belmont; Mrs. Y. Stow,
Woleott " f. G. Walker. Belmont
7, Nero, Martha Washington; W. f.
Nichols. Park Avenue; M. Coming.
Grand Union; J. McCullagh, Mrs. J. Nc
GS5ulIbagh: g " +. Taylor, Gilsey' Mrs. J
King Edward: Q. D. McLean,. Astor
House; Mrs. G. Lyon, Herald Square;
f. w. Morrison, Victoria; Mrs. d. Neu-
stadter. Netherland; Mrs. e. L. O'Con-
Mrs. Curtis. Gilsey.
Los Angeles-A. Beinosch, Herald
Square; 7. Burns, Grand Union; r. S.
Cromby, Murray Hill: G. S. Denison,
Gilsey, j. H. Garrett, Hoffman; H. P.
Justice, St Denis; r. d. Simpson, Mrs.
r. d. Simpson, Breslin: Mrs. f. Stilson.
Mrs. Rowan, the Misses Rowan, Hotel
Walcott w. Cobb, Grand Union: C. c.
Chapman, Miss E. NJ Chapman, King
Edward; 2. Covington, Gerard: A NJ.
Kendall, Marlborough.
San Quentin-J. z. Hoyle, Mrs. ]. E.
Hoyle, Victoria.
Pasadena--L. P. Alcrecht. Mrs. L. P,
Albrecht, ST. Denis.
acramento-Mrs. Donahue, Martha
Washington.
Santa Barbara-T. Broome. Algon-
quin.
Redlands- Miss English. cosmopoli-
tan.
San Diego-R. P Ghotson, yelling
ton.
Santa Ana-M. Keller, Martha Wash
ington.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
CHILDREN EXTINCT
$50 YEARS FROM NOW
Professor Walter Wilcox
Speaks of Alarming Decrease
in the Rate of Births

ITHACA, n. Y, Nov. 25.-'During the
period from 1850 to 1900 the proportion
of children to 1000 women Of child
bearing age decreased in the United
States by 152, or an average of about
80 in each decade If we assume that
the change will continue unchecked for
a century and half in the direction
in which it has been in progress dur
ing the last 40 years. there will be no
children left" This startling statement
came out in the lecture on birth and
birth rate delivered by Professor Wal
ter F. Wilcox in the course on sanitary
science in Goldwin Smith hall yester-
day
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
MRS. MARTIN ACTS
AS OWN COUNSEL
Assistant District Attorney OBJ
iects to Woman Coaching
Witness by Nodding Head
Care Taker of Cottage Discredits
Baby Johns Story About
Holes in Floor

OAKLAND Nov. 25.-Mrs. Isabella j.
Martin had her own way today and
cross examined a witness, George jon
inon- He is attendant at the Trinity
county infirmary, and secured the first
confession from Baby John" Martin
regarding arson at weaverville, and
which afterward lead TO John con-
Tossing that he had placed the bomb
which blew up the 'front.' of Judge Og-
den's home
Mrs. Martin demanded the story of
the confession and Common repeated
it Then she asked what transpired in
the courtroom when she had her pre-
liminary examination. Joninon said
that the boy had asked to be placed
so that he could avoid Mrs. Martins S
eyes
He couldn't bear to look at her."
said Joninon. Mrs. Martin noticed it
and exclaimed, John, look at me, you
know you are not telling the truth ;"
During the morning E. II. Wooten,
who took care of Mrs. Martins cot
tages al Twenty-frst and West streets,
was interrogated regarding the holes
in the floor which John said he cut in
order to cache dynamite. Wooten
thought the holes were there before
the boy said he made them.
ASStSIdnI DlSlflcC Attorney hyHSS
objected, saying Mrs. Martin coached
the witness by nodding her head when
he was expected to answer in the af
firmative.
Mr.. Hynes has insulted me- said
Mrs. Martin, rising and addressing
Judge Wells. "and I am unable TO stand
it. He has answered himself for wit
nesses for the prosecution and I have
carefully refrained from nodding at my
own witnesses. If the court wishes 1
win retire to the chambers while the
case is going on, but can't stand Mr..
Hynes insulting me so often"
Judge Wells cautioned Mrs. Martin,
as he said he had observed her conduct
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
Item Welcomed
BY Many Men

This recipe can be filed at
home. so that no one need know
OF ancther's troubles. as the in
gradients can be obtained sep
arateIy at any well stocked drug
store. They are in. regular use
and many different preScrip-
tiors are constantly being filed
with them.
This viii prove a welcome bit
OF information for all those who
are overworked. gloomy. GespOn-
dent. nervous and have tremb-
ling limbs, heart palpitation.
dizziness. cold extremities. in
somnia. fear without cause.
timidity in venturing. and gen
eraI inability to act naturally
and nationally as others do. be-
cause the treatment can be pre-
pared secretly at home and
taken without any ones knOwi-
edge
Overworked Office men and
the many victims OF societys
late hours and dissipa tion viii.
it is said. ind the restorative
they are in need Of
II the reader decides to try
it. get three ounces OF ordinary
syrup sarsaparilla compound and
one ounce compound fluid balm
wort: mix. and let stand two
hours: then get one ounce com
pound essence cardio1 ard one
ounce tincture cadomene, mix
all together. shake well and
take a teaspoonful after each
meal and one when retiring
A certain we'll known medical
expert asserts that thousands
OF men and many women are
sufferers all because OF dormant
circulation of the blood and a
consequential impairment OF the
nervous force. which begets the
most dreadful symptoms and
untold misery
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
IN FACE OF DEATH, is
WE'D AGAIN BY PRIEST
Teamster in Hospital Ratifies
Civil Marriage for the
Catholic Church

While suffering with a possible frac-
ture of the spine at the central emer-
gency hospital, Adolph Staples was
married to Kathleen Staples yesterday
afternoon for the second time.
The couple were married by JUS
tice of the peace several years ago. but
the second ceremony was performed by
Father Byrne of St Marys cathedral
for the purpose of ratifying the mar
riage in the eyes of the Catholic
church.
Staples who is a teamster, was run
over by his own team Tuesday. Al
though seriously injured, the physicians
at the hospital state that he has a good
chance to recover.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
OF PROPERTY
SET ASIDE BY COURT
Michel Debret Alleges ii. w.
Bernhein Falsely Repre-
senfed Van Ness Property

An exchange of propert- that
Michel Debret made with H w. Bern
helm, but afterward regretted, alleg
by Bernheim, was set aside by a
Judgment rendered by Judge Seawell
yesterday Debret gave Bernheim land
in the Maybell tract, Santa. Clara
county, worth $4,000 for certain
buildings and the lease on land at
740-756 Van Ness avenue and 767-779
Eddy street. Bernheim is alleged by
Debret to have falsely represented
that japanese leased part of the city
property for $500 a month. The fact
was, Debret states, that the Japanese
had no lease and were paying only
$f65 month, On this ground he
brought suit to annul the agreement
of exchange and was given judgment
as prayed for by Judge SeaweH yes
terday.s
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
RENO'S PIUTE CHIEF
FOUND MURDERED
Tribal Discord Believed to Have
Ended in Killing of
Buckaroo Jack
Ispecial pispateh 70 &c calIl

RENO. New. Nov. 25.-Buckaroo Jack,
chief of the local Piute Indians, was
found murdered in the fields north of
Reno and the police, after an investi-
CATION today believe that tribal discord
resulted in the killing. The Indians are
fighting among themselves for some
cause unknown to the authorities. When
Jacks body was found the character of
the wounds on his head confirmed the
suspicious Of the autopsy surgeons.
Detectives are searching tonight among
the tribes for those who probably
caused hfs death
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-26
SENATOR'S SON SAYS
LIFE WAS THREATENED
Struggle for Favor of Virginia
Girl Brings Split Between
Young Bloods
Especial Dispatch to The Cali

WASHINGTON. Nov. 25.-It leaked
out here today that William Reyburn..
son Of Mayor Reyburn of Philadelphia.
has threatened TO shoot on sight Rog-
ers Wetmore. son of Senator Wetmore
Of Rhode Island, on account of a mis-
understanding between the two young
men over the favors bestowed between
them by Miss Georgia Maury, a former
Virginia girl, now living in Washing
ton. Reyburn resented the attentions
Of Wetmore TO the young woman.
Wetmore declares Reyburn has made
threats Of personal violence TO him to
outsiders, but that he placed no cred
ence in them until he was communi-
Gated with by Reyburn direct on the
telephone He then complained to a
friendly police official.