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The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
SPR[Ck[LS ESTATE
CONTEST IN JULY
Judges Vacation Delays Early
Hearing of Argument on
Demurrer Interposed
Illness OF Attorney Representing
Demurrants Also Tends to
Set Case Ahead

The argument on the demurrer in
terposed by John d. Spreckels and
Adolph Spreckels to the petition of Ru-
dolph Spreckels and Claus Spreckels.
executors of the will of Claus Spreck-
els. deceased for distribution to them
as trustees for Mrs. Anna Spreckels.
widow of the testator, of considerable
real estate and personal property be-
longing to the estate, was set definitely
by Judge Coffey yesterday for July 10.
Attorney Charles S. Wheeler, repre-
senting the executors, urged an earlier
date. first suggesting July 6 and then
July 12 but July 19 was the nearest
day Judge Coffey could set the matter
with certainty that it would be taken
up. The argument could not be heard
in June. as the judge will be away on
his vacation during that month.
Attorney W. 3. Cope of Morrison,
Cope & Brobeck, representing the de-
murrants, when the matter was called
Yesterday asked for a continuance on
the ground that A. f. Morrison, who
has especial charge of the case, was
still laid up in sanitarium in Napa
county.
1--WE are very anxious for an early
hearing, your honor" observed Attor-
ney Wheeler, "but we do not wish to
do anything that will Inconvenience
Mr.. Morrison"
'It seems that these contested mat
ters generally come up at the COM
mencement of the court vacation" said
Judge Coffey. II am going away in
June and will not be back. until about
the end of the month.
IL hot han rit1 10
set for an early date after the return
of the judge, and suggested July g..
Judge Coffey objected, however, that
that was too close to July 4, which fell
on Sunday, and, therefore, would be
celebrated July 5.
will your honor, then, set it for
July 12?" asked Wheeler.
Il think the earliest date 1 can give
you is July 19.' the Judge answered.
II suppose it will take some time to
argue it?'
Yes. it will" responded Cope.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
Personal Brevities

C. I. Hatfield OF Portland. Oregon is
al the Savoy.
T. J. Field. banker OF Monterey. is
AT the ManX.
e Incidental of New York is at
George c. King of Reno is a guest
al the Stewart.
W r. Rosenshriner of New York is
a the Dorchester.
John Avery and wife OF Los Angeles
are at the Holland.
Dr. c. P. Brown Of FL Paso is regis
tered at the Manx.
Count NJ. Orlowski OF Paris is regis
tered at the ST. Francis
Dr. J. Park DougaH of Los Angeles
is staying at the stewart.
Senator Charles NJ Belshaw of An
tioch is a guest at the ST Francis.
Mr. and Mss Joseph II. Rucker OF
san Jose are guests at the Fairmont
Adjutsnt General J. 3. Lauck of
Sacramento is registered at the Fair
mont.
Edward Jussen. a mining engineer
Of Blair New, is staying at the St.
Francis
Harry Chandler. general manager of
The Los Angeles Times, has been visit
ing IN this city
Z. s Pratt a lawyer OF Michigan. and
his wife, are the guests Of DR.. V. c.
Thomas at the Argonaut
J. J. G Leonard, proprietor of the
sea Beach and the ST George hotels.
~ nta Cruz. is at the st. Francis.
Y &. 3. shaw, banker Of CloverdaIe.
s. at the st. Francis. accompanied by
Mrs. Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Link
r. Clarence Dorsett Miss Ella l..
Dorsett, Miss Carolyn H. Dorsett and
Mrs. Howard o. Lamason OF New York
make up party staying at the Fair
EL0Aks
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
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SUFFER-, GRANT AVE AND POST SIS.
STATE LIBRARIAN ASKS
FOR HISTORICAL DATA
Appeal Is Addressed to the Resi-
dents of California

order that books and papers bear
ing on early California life, historical.
industrial, religious and personal. may
best protected and preserved,
librarian J. l.. ellis of the state
library at Sacramento has sent the
following appeal throughout the state:
The California state library. through its Cali
fornia department, is making systematic enOrt
at this time to gather in material regarding the
history of the state. Ii is known that large
Quantities Of data such diaries. manuscript
narratives. autograph letters Of early settlers
and prominent citizens. old ballots, ScrapbooSs
earIv account books, pamphlets, official dOcu-
ments maps California magazines and news
papers pictures of pioneers and historic land
marks etc are now in the possession OF maj
yiduals all over the state This material Is Oh
very little value to the possessor, but when IN
in a collection is Of untold value 10
the student and writer.
The state should be the custodian OF these
records and it Is therefore asked that all pub
lie sDlrffed citizens. having anything that Will
throw light on the history OF the state, will
donate if 10 the state library. where II viii be
preserved for all time, and be OF benent to the
general public
Kindly communicate with the California de-
partment state library. Sacramento, II you
know the location Of. or have in your possession
any of the above mentioned items OF historic
interest.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
WIDOW WHO HAD LEFT
HUSBAND GETS ESTATE
Brief Venture in Matrimony
Proves Profitable After All

A marriage resultant upon two days
acquaintance. followed by a permanent
separation after a honeymoon Of one
week, netted Mrs. Maud Bose 1922 un-
der decision rendered by Judge Gra-
ham yesterday. That sum represented
the entire estate of her husband. Fred
crick Bose. who died in San Francisco
september % 190S. The woman kept a
lodging house in Oakland, and one
DAY about three years ago Bose hap
Dened along and asked the price of a
room. Before he left he had proposed
marriage and been accepted.
A quarrel at the end of a week led
TO Mrs. Bose leaving her husband She
never set eyes on him again until she
looked at his corpse in an undertaking
parlOr in this city.
Mrs Bose, as the widow. claimed the
whole estate. Bose left no will. The
estate being less than $1,000. Judge
Graham decided that the widow is en-
titled 10 all of IT.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
WELL KNOWN RAILROAD
MAN RESIGNS POSITION
A. p. Stewart Will Soon Leave
Here for ST. Louis

Chicago and Alton on this coast, has
resigned from the service of the COM
pany to enter into the real estate and
insurance business in his old home in
st Louis He asked his Company to
have his resignation become effective
June / but he was requested to remain
until such time as his successor was
named.
ANDY" as he is best known in a
large circle, came TO San Francisco
from st. Louis 10 years and months
ago to stay six months. He did such
good work that the Alton insisted on
his remaining and in addition to the
passenger he has had the freight de-
partment in scharge.
He is leaving with a host of good
wishes for his success in his new
career as a businessman.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
GARDEN PARTY AT
BEAUTIFUL HOME
Delightful Function Given in San
MateO Beneath the Wide
Spreading Oaks
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call


SAN MATEO, May 25.-Society is al
ready planning functions for carnival
week and the first event was given by
the Misses Cuneo at their palatial home
in Elm street Saturday evening. Their
garden party was also in honor of
Miss May Cuneos graduation from
Miss Hamlin's school in San Francisco.
a private car conveyed the out of
town guests to San Mateo, where they
were motored to the home of Mil
lionaire A. P. Giannini in FL Cerrito.
The grounds of the Giannini home.
Seven Oaks, were converted into a
fairyland by lights and flowers. Here.
under the large spreading trees, barn
dance was INDUCED in by the merry
makers.
Those who did not care TO dance
amused themselves with games on the
veranda. while others listened to a
gipsys delineation of character and
forecast of future life. At a late hour
the guests repaired to the handsome
Cuneo residence, which was artistically
decorated for the occasion. The sup
per was served in the garden under
the trees. Innumerable electric lam
terms and flower baskets were suspend
ed everywhere, making the scene bril-
liant and attractive. Among those who
enjoyed the charming hospitality of
the Misses Cuneo were:
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
HATED EVEN NAME
OF HER HUSBAND
Wife Deserts Spouse Who Final
Iy Asks For and Obtains
Divorce Decree
Francis Love Declares That His
Wife Did All of the
Courting

The mere sight of the name of her
husband, signed to letter. recalled
such bitter memories to Mrs Sigyan
Warren that she decided there and
then never to have anything further
to do with him. The husband, Edward
G. Warren. who is checker in aNcafe.
produced a letter from her TO this ef-
feet in Judge Cabaniss' court yester-
day and was granted a divorce They
parted some years ago in Chicago
WIFE DID THE COURTING
Francis Love- who is in jail. on a
charge of attempting to poison his
wife, Victoria A. l.. Love, 4hled an an
swer yesterday to her suit for divorce.
He claims that she persisted in her
attentions to him until he was COM
pelled to marry her. She is accused
of having done this because Love was
IAN Industrious, healthy and well to do
young man." with whom she was very
anxious to contract a marriage. Inc
young woman, according to Love, was
constant visitor to and client or
many matrimonial agencies, and for
months prior to her marriage had been
actively engaged hunting for nus
band with money enough to rescue her
real estate in Army street from fore
e.
ed her to convey the property to him,
but asserts that she did so from graft
tude for the work he did in keeping
the house in repairs. In a cross COM
plaint charging cruelty Love asks that
a divorce be granted him.
Alfred E. Camany, inspector in the
auartermaster's department of the
United States army, stationed at Angel
island. was granted divorce by Judge
Graham yesterday from Annie Camany
on the ground of habitual intemper-
ance.
GRIST FROM DIvOCE MILL
Edward C. Keyes, a Colorado stock
raiser, was sued for divorce yester-
day by Mary Elizabeth Keyes on the
ground of desertion. Mrs. Keyes asks
for $125 month alimonX, She states
that her husband sent her here, say
ing he would follow, but failed to
do so.
Other suits for divorce were filed by:
Viola O'Neill against John W. ONeill,
cruelty.
Josephine Franklin against Charles
A. Franklin, cruelty.
The following divorces were granted
yesterday:
BY Judge Cabaniss-Ruth W. Parker
from William T. Parker, desertion; Co
rinne Robinson from James III. Robin
son, willful neglect.
BY Judge Troutt-Lillian l.. Martell
from Louis E. Martell, cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
THREATENED WITH BLOW
WOMAN FIRES REVOLVER
Says Pistol Proves Effective in
Intimidating Husband

Mrs. Agnes Crowley, Folsom street
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
appeared in Police Judge Short
airs court yesterday on a charge
of -discharging firearms within the city
limits. The case was continued till to-
morrow. Her husband, Timothy Crow
ley, foreman for the Western meat
company, was in Police Judge Deasy's
court on a charge of disturbing the
peace and the case continued till to-
morrow.
Policeman ]. B. Skelly's attention
was attracted by a shot in the Crowley
residence late Monday afternoon and
when he entered he was confronted by
Mrs. Crowley, who seemed greatly ex-
cited
She said her husband had come home
in an ugly mood and was going to
strike her when she fired a shot from
a revolver to scare him and it had the
desired effect.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
FIGHTS CLAIM FOR BIG
ALLOWANCE FROM ESTATE
Administrative Files Answer to
Emily G. YoeII's Petition

An answer was filed in the superior
court yesterday by Evaline A Levy,
administrators of the estate of ]. Alex
ander Yoell, to the petition of Emily c.
Yoell, second wife of the eccentric San
Jose lawyer, for $500 a month family
allowance.
The Administrative cites as a bar to
the claim the separation agreement en-
tered into by YoelI and his wife April
%. 1898, at which time she was suing
for divorce. Porperty said to have been
her. and she agreed that she would
never assert any claim against Yoell or
his estate.
Ever afterward they were "as utter
strangers, the administrative saws.
Carl Westerfeld and Hiram W. John
son are the attorneys for Mrs Levy.
who is a daughter of Yoelrs first wife.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
MAN AND WIFE BRING
SUIT AGAINST INN KEEPER
Action to Recover Damages for
False Imprisonment

Alleging malicious arrest and false
prosecution, Walter B. Currier and his
wife, Pauline A. Currier, filed separate
suits yesterday against James A Nell
son, John A. Anderson and Mr. and
Mrs. w. Fl. Brule,- proprietors of the
Hotel Brule, in Eddy street, for $4,000
damages in each case.
The Curriers' were arrested April 10
last on a charge of defrauding an inn
keeper Mrs. Currier was kept in con-
finement two days, while her husband
was not liberated until April IS, on
which date Judge Conlan dismissed the
charge against them.
= The defendants claim that their good
name and reputation has been dam
aged in the sum of $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
ECLECTIC MEDICAL
CONVENTION OPENED
Society Will Affiliate With the
National Body

The Eclectic Medical Society of Cali
fornia opened it's thirty-sixth annual
convention yesterday at the Stewart
hotel About so members of the society
were present. 1t is expected that over
100 delegates will be present this morn
ing when the regular session is called
and the reading of papers commenced
The assembly will convene today and
Thursday.
Dr. ]. A. Monks, president of the
California branch of the society, called
the meeting to order. Routine bus1-
ness, the reading of correspondence
and minutes marked the opening ses-
sion. Organization was the watchword
1t is proposed at the present session to
pass resolution of cooperation with
other eclectic medical societies in the
United States and to affiliate with the
National eclectic medical association.
Four papers were read yesterday.
DIR. O. S.. Laws of Los Angeles read a
paper on tuberculosis DR.. L. J. Far
rar of Berkeley and DR.. J. B. Mitchell
of this city contributed papers on Ma
terra Medica''; DR.. V. Mlllisich of Gal
weston. Tex. spoke on Poison by
Stingaree Fish Puncture."
The conference will be resumed at
$50 this morning at the Stewart
PROMOTER TAKEN TO CHICAGo-Willus
Murray promoter of automobile companies, who
was arrested here recently a warrant from
Chicago where he is wanted for abandoning bis
wife left for that city yesterday afternoon In
the custody of Detective Thomas J Sheehan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
rscoNpIpo BANK LIcENsEn- uo,,

ESCOND1Do BANK LICENSED-The Home
savings bank Of Esconddo. with a capital stock
OF s25 o00 all paid up, was granted license by
the bank commissioners yesterday. W. H. Bald
ridge is president OF the new bank. q. ". Wis
and cashier. The following comprise the board
of directors: " II. BaIdridge. Henry T. Hall
q w wisdom. r. ID. Hall. s. A. Reed, W. A
Haden +. II. Roberts, John NJ Clark and Ii. r.
ut zam.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26

VETERANS N. G. c. TO HAVE BANQUET
The twentieth annual banquet Of the Veterans,
National Guard Of California, Is TO be given at
the Hotel Van Dorm, 242 Turk street, at I:5O
man Of the banquet committee and John t. Kidd
adf,s4anf
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26
SONS OF ERIN WILL
GATHER AT OUTING
FOrtieth Annual Picnic of the
Irish NatiOnaIists Scheduled
for May 80
Proceeds Will Go to the Build
ing Fund of the Knights of
the Red Branch

The first Irish picnic of the season,
and one that is given for a good Irish
cause, is TO be held at Shell Mound park
sunday. May so. under the auspices of
the knights Of the Red Branch. It is
the forueth annual affair of Irish ma
tionalists and promises TO be the best
ever given. The proceeds from the pic
mic viii so into the building fund for
the Irish han which the Knights of
The Red Branch are erecting in Mission
street and which win be. when COM
pleted. the first Irish hall ever con-
structed in san Francisco.
a special feature of the picnic viii
DE the prizes which viii be- awarded
10 an children taking part in the Gaelic
dances and prizes Will be given to all
The young men and women who show
proficiency in the dances of Erin. There
viii be four and eight handed reels by
The most graceful dancers of the Pa
cifc coast in costume. Professor Nc
Mahon VIII furnish music for the Irish
dances, and Prof. James Foley viii
play for dances in the pavilion.
The athletic games viii be under the
direction OF the p. A. A. Valuable
trophies viii be awarded the winners.
Following are the committees in
charge Of the affairs:
ARRANGEMENT:
Joseph r. Rclleher. William Ninehsn
chairman John !. Leonard
5ohn F.. Waters John Fay
secretary Frank DuGan
Captain Thomas Thomas Moynihan
McNahee Daniel O'SulIivan
FLOOR COMMITTEE:
Manager. Captain Lieutenant T. I.
Thomas McNahee Maboney
First assistant L. J. Daniel Cottcr
Reilly Daniel Harnedv
Second assistant John Thomas AOynihan
Ryan Dcclan Hurton
Timothy Shea
GAMES:
William Minehan. John J. Rogerson
cha j. J. Leonard
James J. Bresnan Austin Kilmartin
frank Dugan
GAELIC DANCING:
John J. o'Counen p J. Reilly
Captain II. ID. Ffigate
RECEPTION:
Thomas Desmond George Ryan
chairman ~. J. Toner
Colonel J. G. O'Conn0r Major C. J. Collins
r. J. torbett William Hudson
T. j. ODuwd Joseph O'Bricn
d. Casey Hugh Donahue
j. y. Cannife T.. J. Kenny
William coleman IJcre O'Connor
Michael Gaul James McArdle
John Ryan
ORDER:
Lieutenant T. 7. Ma John Ryan
honey. chairman T. J. Hickey
John Brodic J. Downs
Michael Listen Patrick Diggins
William Murphy Daniel Sullivan
William McMabon
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26

LEATHER GOODS-Disnction shows as pontedly
in ones travelling accessories ones clothes Our big
leather goods department first floor contains what
ever smart servceabe and We are the agents
for the celebrated Mark Cross Leather Goods you
class and values in leather enough for you
know
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-26

HATS FOR MEN-To be able to fit all men-ht them
according the size and shape OF their heads and give
them headwear that is becomngs easy for
You'll want soft or straw hat from Our Roos
Special So hat will last whole The shape
for your head is here
Arizona republican., 1909-04-16
NAT HILLMAH'S DEATH
 FIRST OF THIS WEEK
AT HIS HOME IN KNIGHTS
 WILLIE.
He Spent Last Winter Here and Had
 Many Tempe Friends.

A letter was received here yesterday morning from Miss Louise Hillman, from Knightsville, Ind. announcing the death of her brother, Nat Hillman, on the morning of the 11th. It will be remembered that MT Hillman. accom- panied by his sister. left here for home several weeks ago. At that time his health was very poor and it was feared that he might not survive the journey. He arrived home safely. however, and for a little time showed signs of inn provement It was only temporary. though. and he began failing again shortly His sister writes that he was conscious up to the moment of his death and suffered terribly toward the end. He was happy. though. in being at home. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon.
 Mir Hillman spent last winter in Tempe. He was young man of many accomplishments. and while here made many friends who will regret to learn of his death. He came here last fall and stayed with the Rohrigs, later coming to town. He was joined by his sister shortly after the holidays. and she remained here with him until their leaving, about a month ago.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-16
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office,
Phoenix. Ariz-, March ., 190

Phoenix, AriZ., March ,, 1908.
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Mack NJ. Acuff. contestant, against Homestead Entry No. 462 (Ser. 02f76), made October 19, 1906, for the NEA SWH. the ElA SEA- and NWh SEA, Section %, Township IN, Range HE, G. x s. R Base and Meridian, by Catherine Thompson. de- ceased, Contestee, in which it is alleged that said Catherine Thompson aban- doned said homestead for more than six months prior to her death. That the heirs are nonresident and un- known; that said heirs, if any, have never maintained improvements or cultivated the land since death of en- trywoman; that entrywoman, prior to her death, never made the land her home or cultivated the same Entry woman died about the latter part of April, 1908
 Said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock am, on May II, 1909, before the Reg ister and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Phoenix, Ariz
 The said contestant having, in proper affidavit, filed February 27, 1909, set forth facts which shows that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made. it is here by ordered and directed that such mo- tice be given by due and proper publi- cation.
 CHAS. F. ARNOLD, Roneiver.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-16
The Principal Reason For Bridge South of Center
 Street-Figure it for Yourself

The citizens recognize the fact that
 If the location of the bridge across
 Salt river was left to a vote of the
 taxpayers on the merits of the case,
 that no taxpayer would vote for bridge at Mir Heard's ranch. We are certain that nothing would please us
 better than to have every taxpayer in the county take a trip to the end of Center street, cross the river and drive to Tempe If they should do this there is no doubt that every per son who is not a land owner near the site of the proposed Center street bridge would vote for the Tempe To- cation
 The site at Tempe is the best for a bridge that can be found in the Salt River valley. The river at this point has good banks, there is rock on both sides of the river, the bridge can stand on a rock foundation and it can never be wider than HOO feet. The present road is three miles shorter from Tempe to Phoenix and two miles shorter from Mesa. It is a good road upon which the county has spent thousands of dollars, has been gray eled from one end to the other and can be put in first class shape for a small cost. It is the shortest route between the centers of population in this county and when the reclama- tion service builds it's new canal to connect with the Appropriators', it will run for three miles along the bank of the canal, a perfect highway that can be shaded from one end to the other
 On the other hand, the road through Mir Heard's ranch will have to be graded and graveled- This will cost the county more than it will to build the Tempe bridge and much more than is offered as a bonus by the land own CTS who would be benefited by a bridge at MT. Heard's ranch. The bridge at the lower site must be built Tn place where there is no bank to the river and, because the engineers recognize the fact that it will be dan-
Arizona republican., 1909-04-16

Tempe, leaving this prosperous com- munity entirely off the main travelled road across the territory. This means. without a bridge at Tempe, that we would be on one side of the new ter ritorial road across the territory; that unless they had special business in our town none of the large numbers of people who are coming to this val ley in the next few years would pass through our town. This means that the citizens of Tempe are being asked to build a bridge and tax themselves for the maintenance of the same bridge, when this bridge will injure one of the oldest communities in Ari- zona, when it will practically kill our town. This is a life and death mat ter with the residents of Tempe, and we do not believe that the taxpayers of this county are going to compel us to do anything of this kind, particu- larly in the interests of a real estate scheme, pure and simple. Gentlemen, put yourselves in our place.
 Under instructions from the board of supervisors. MT. Gus StreitZ, the county engineer, is preparing. plans and estimates for a bridge at Tempe and one at MT. Heard's ranch. We are waiting with interest for this re- port from a disinterested engineer who is making plans and estimates for the taxpayers of Maricopa county and has no bridges to sell.
 TEMPE BRIDGE COMMITTEE.