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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
DECLARES HUSBAND
GUILTY OF MURDER
Vile OF Prisoner Says He Killed
Man in Wichita, Kan,
Many Years Ago

OAKLAND. April 23.-Asserting that
her husband. who is now a prisoner
in the county jail on misdemeanor
charge, is the murderer OF. James
White, formerly prominent business
mans Of Wichita, Kan, Mrs. Annie IN
gram Of san Leandro visited police
headquarters this morning and fur
nished the heads of the department
with information which may result in
the sending Of The accused man back
20 Kansas
According to the story told by the
woman, her husband killed White
many years ago during a jealous quar-
rel over q beautiful woman of the
han world. she did not learn of the
alleged crime until after Ner marriage
/, ~ ingram. when some of the details
reaehed her ears, aad recently. she de-
clares, these reports have been con-
urned. She says that she has con-
cealed her knowledge Of her husbands s
alleged guilt for many months partly
on account Of her love for him and
partly because she. feared his ven
geance.
Mrs. ingram is now preparing to
bring suit for divorce for the second
time. A year and a half ago she caused
Iugrams arrest on a charge of threat
ening 10 kin her. In her complaint to
the police She said that her husband
lad gone to their former home in
East Oakland at night. while under the
inhuence Of a drug, and had attempted
10 cut her throat with a razor. also
menacinE her with a revolver. In her
terror she leaped from a second story
balcony to the street, clad only in
night dress. Luckily she escaped seri-
ous injury. but she was unable 10 ap
near. at. police headquarters until sew
eral days afterward.
Through the Intervention Of friends
of the family. Mrs. Ingram was in
d0vea 10 drop the complaint against
her husband and also to withdraw the
slf rorce papers which she had filed inn
medIately after the attack occurred.
She an6 her husband were reconciled
f0t a.. short time. but il was not long
before she left him again and fed to
The home of her father Charles John
son. IN san Leandro.
While she was there Ingram went TO
the house and. st IS alleged, made an
attempt to dash a viOl of sulphuric acid
into his father in laws eyes. He was
overpowered and arrested and is now
serving a 50 day sentence in the coun-
~ ja5l for battery. Her husbands
Grial osfense ifnpeIed Mrs. ingram to
disclose her knowledge of his past and
10 talze immediate steps TO divorce him.
Her a attorneys are now preparing, TO
|. file papers in her suit.
The police have communicated with
the officials Of Wichita for verifica-
t5 % Of Mrs. Ingrams charges.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
TEACHERS REVISE
COURSE OF STUDY
Superintendent and Four PrinCi-
pals Preparing Manuals to Go
Into Effect Next Term

ALAMEDA, April 23s-Superintenden
of Schools Will c. Wood. assisted by
four principals in the department, is
engaged in revising the course Of stud
les in the public schools. The revised
course will be put into operation for
the first time at the opening of the fall
term. Principal Elmer E. Cave of the
Haight grammar school has complied
a manual of history which will be
used in the department. PRINCIPAL Le-
roy Armstrong OF. the Mastick gram
mar school is preparing the manual of
history that is to be used in the new
course.
To Principal s H Cohen of the Por-
ter grammar school was assigned the
work of compiling a manual OF geog-
raphy and to Principal Edward Albert
of the Longfellow grammar school was
given the task of writing a manual of
arithmetic. superintendent Wood is
compiling a manual of nature study.
The head of the school department
and the principals are working on their
own time and without compensation in
getting ready the manuals that will be
used when the revised course ofestudy
goes into effect.
superintendent Wood says that under
the revised course there will be
general enlargement of the field OF
studies. He expects that by reducing
the curriculum to a system that the
department will benefit and the work of
the students and teachers be made
easier. The manuals will be published
in book form and each instructor in the
department will be provided with one.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
CASTRO, ON WAY TO PARIS.
SCORES UNITED STATES
Says Europe Will Regret Ac-
tions at Behest of Uncle Sam

ST. NAzAIRE, April 23.-The steam
ship Versailles with Cipriano Castro,
the deposed president of Venezuela,
aboard arrived here at daylight Be-
fore Senior Castro left his cabin he sent
for a newspaper correspondent and.
sitting up in bed with a nightcap on
his head delivered a long and ram
bling harangue. He declared vene-
zueIa was lost If the people submitted
like slaves to foreign meddling.
AS the train was leaving for Paris.
Castro addressed assembled newspaper
men as follows
II. was expelled from Martinique un-
der pressure exerted by the United
States Europe soon will repent of the
action taken against me. The United
States already has taken Cuba and
Panama, and the American government
has now committed its first act against
the sovereignty of Venezuela"
Castro in Paris
PARIS, April 23.-Cipriano Castro
arrived here at $50 this evening. He
walked out of the station supported by
two attendants and it was evident that
he made his way with difficulty.
Castro continued his denunciation of
the United States. II am the victim of
the United States" he said. THE day
will come when the powers will realize
their mistake. They failed to under
stand the Significance of the seizure of
Panama. They will repent, but I will
not
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
OBJECT TO SALE OF MILK
FROM STATE DAIRY FARM
Dealers Say University School
Is Unfair Competition

OAKLAND, April 23.-Arguments on
a demurrer to the complaint for in
junction by which the dairymen's as
sociation sought to prevent the Uni
yersity Of California from selling milk
to the public from it's dairy farm
were heard by Judge Murphey today
and were taken under advisement.
Attorney T. A. Cutler put up a tech
nicaI defense, claiming that there was
no legal method by which the Uni
versity OF California could be reached
to stop the sale of its surplus products
The dairymen held that they were
subjected to unfair competition and
that no students We're in attendance at
the dairy farm. which is a department
of the agricultural course.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
THIEVING BANK CASHIER
GIVEN LONG SENTENCE
Cashier of HeaIdsburg Concern
to Serve Penitentiary Term

SANTA ROSA, April 2s.-Ed S. Row
land. former cashier of the Bank of
Healdsburg, was today sentenced to
six years in San Quentin by Judge
Emmett Seawel1. Rowland confessed a
shortage of $4,000 and then pleaded
not guilty and stood trial He was
convicted by a jury 10 days ago. A
peculiar feature of the case was that
the directors of the bank effected a
compromise with Rowland's. relatives
and gave Rowland a receipt in full
also making entry on the minutes of
the board to cover the item. The court
held that such a matter could not be
condoned in that way or immunity
given.
First class furniture: must be sold ::
at H. SchellhaaS. Entrance. Eleventh
street at Franklin. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
GEORGE II. RICE, PIONEER
OF REDWOOD CITY. DIES
Was Widely Known for His
Enterprise

REDWOOD CITY, April 23.-In the
death of George H. Rice, which oc-
CURED this forenoon, the county and
this city lost one of its pioneer resi-
dents and most progressive citizens
Rice was born at Fairfield n. Y. in
1893, and after a short experience in
mercantile life in New York sailed
for California by way Of Panama
Arriving In San Francisco in 1857
Rice shortly moved to this county and
started a shingle and lumber busi-
ness. He was elected county clerk and
recorder and on the expiration of his
term entered the abstract business. in
which he was engaged until attacked
by paralysis up to his death. Rice was
a heavy stock holder and also a di-
rector in the San Mateo county savings
bank and was large realty holder,
his estate being worth at least $780,
000. He is survived by a wife and
two children. Mary Rice and G. STAN
ley Rice.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
CAPTAIN HAMS COUNSEL
CONFIDENT HE is INSANE
Trial Adjourned Unit! Monday,
With Seven in Jury Box

FLUSHING. N. Y, April 2S.-After
I'VE days grinding work, with only
seven men in the jury box, the trial of
Captain Peter c.. Hains Jr., charged
with numbering William E. Annis, was
adjourned today until Monday.
Thus far 34S talesmen have been ex-
amined and a new panel of $50 has
been drawn for Monday. The indica-
tions are that the trial will be finished
without the appointment of a lunacy
commission. Neither side will take the
initiative in applying for a commits
sion.
So convinced is John f. Mcintyre.
chief counsel for the defense, of his
clients insanity that he announced to-
day that he expected to place Captain
Hains on the stand to let the Jurors
judge for themselves his mental condi-
zion.
Captain Hains has maintained a stolid
Indifference to the proceedings dur
ing the week and has spoken to
or brother
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
PHYSICIANS ROBBED AT
RECEIVING HOSPITAL
Detective May Be Employed to
Prevent More Losses

OAKLAND, April 23.-A detective
may be employed at the receiving hos
pital to stop thieving. Physicians who
have called in their automobiles have
been the heaviest losers in a series of
robberies. Robes and lamps have been
taken from the machines and even tba
tool kits rifled while the owners were
inside. DR.. George Reinle lost a yalu-
able robe recently.
Thefts of cocaine and opium from
the operating room have been num-
erous also, and valuable Instruments
have been stolen
The thefts have been laid to strang-
ers, who frequently accompany injured
friends. Steward Samuel Platt said
today that measures would be taken to
prevent further robberies.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
INSPIRED EDITORIAL ON
RUSSO-AMERICAN ACCORD
One Result of Taft's Flying
Visit to St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, April 2s.-The
Novoe Vremya today published lead
ing editorial article, bearing evidence
of inspiration, in which the prospective
negotiations in the matter of Russo
American accord are approved and well
coined. The paper points out that Rus
sian public opinion already has shown
itself IN full sympathy with closer re-
latlons between Russia and America
ana tnal conclusion of an understand
ing at the time of William TT. ia ff's
visit to st. Petersburg would have been
welcome. The paper says that such an
Understanding would imply no hostiI-
conflict with her eastern neighbor ha s
passed, but would merely serve tn in =
sure the agreement already concl,Ided
with Japan. eu
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
Three Indictments Returned

additional indictments were returned
by the grand jury today. One is against
j.. III. SchiLely, state insurance COM
missioner on a charge of perjuring
himself While testifying before the
grand jury regarding his connection
with the defunct Pacific live stock as
sociation. The other indictments are
against NJ. J. Gordon, former supreme
justice of this state and later counsel
for the Great Northern railroad on
charges of the embezzlement of S2S,000
from the company and issuing his per-
sonal check to hide the embezzlement
when he had no funds in the bank
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
W.P. ENGfLBRIGHT'S
NEPHEW TO MARRY
Miss Alice Gertrude NayIor OF
Alameda Engaged to Edward
William Engelbright

OAKLAND, April 23.-The formal
announcement today of the betrothal
of Edward William Engelbright and
Miss Alice Gertrude Naylor of Ala
media will interest wide circle on
both sides of the bay, as the attractive
bride to be has been popular with the
smart set Miss Naylor is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elwood
Naylor. She is a musician of ability
Engelbright is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Engelbright and nephew of
Congressman Engelbright He is a
graduate of the University of Cali
fornia and a prominent fraternity man.
The wedding will be solemnized this
summer.
The wedding of Charles Allen of
New York and Miss Ethel Whitney
daughter of the late Senator George E.
Whitney and Mrs. Whitney, Saturday
will interest a wide circle of the
Brides friends about the bay, although
of late years Miss Whitney has spent
little Of her time in California, re-
naming in Washington, D.. c., and
abroad. The marriage will be SIM
pie ceremony at the home of Miss
Whitneys sister, Mrs. Seymour Cum
ningham, in Litchfield. Conn. Mrs.
Whitney and Miss Anita Whitney, who
closed the family home in Adeline
street about year ago. will be pres
ent at the wedding. Allen is sue
cessful attorney in New York, where
he and his bride will live. He comes
from well known family, his father,
General Allen. being prominent in
military circles.
Mrs. John Clay Hampton is planning
to spend the summer abroad, her item
erary having been arranged for sew
eral months. Before sailing Mrs
Hampton will remain a fortnight in
New York.
Miss Eleanor Connell's musicale will
be given Friday afternoon, April 80,
at her apartments in the Key Route
hotel Miss Mabel Frisbie, soprano;
Miss Nellie Hobart Carpenter, pianist
and c.. Francis Hamlin, violinist, will
give several numbers.
Miss Adele Mae Swift, who is to be a
summer bride, was entertained with a
gathering of close friends today by
Miss Hazel Tossing. who gave show
er at her home in Oakland avenue.
Miss Swift recently announced her be-
trothal to Harry Caldwell White.
The last assembly of the season of
the Saturday Night club will be given
this week in the Home club in Fourth
avenue.
Miss Elsie Horton has sent out $50
cards for a tea at which Miss Gerald
one of the younger of the seasons
brides to be- will be the honored guest.
Assisting Miss Horton and Miss Ger
aid in the receiving party will be:
Mrs. Warren Swayne Miss Ruth Tisdale
Mrs Robert Valleau Miss Dean Tisdale
Mrs. Bert Scott Miss Helen Anthony
Mrs. George lessen Miss Rena Scott
Mrs. l.. Levy Miss Minna Conger
Miss Caroline Hall Miss Louise Snowden
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Maurer and
Miss Alice Maurer are in Brookdale
where they have a summer home. Dr.
William Bacon, Miss Maurer's fiance, is
their house guest for the week Miss
Maurer is one of the popular girls in
the Alameda smart set, whose be-
trothal to the young medico will in
spire much of the later seasons en-
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
INDIAN MAIDENS FLEE;
AGENTS SCOUR COUNTRY
Three Girls Disappear From
Greenville School
TShccinI Disnnfch 10 The Gill

OROvILLE, April 2s.-Three Indian
girls disappeared from the Indian
school at Greenville, Plumas county.
three days ago. according to informa-
tion received here today, and have not
been found yet
Indian Agent Payne has sent out no.
tices to all neighboring towns asking
that they be returned if found
1t is believed that the girls are in
hiding in one of the many railroad
camps in the mountain section and thew
will be arrested If found
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
Jack O'Brien and Big Black
Sign for a Bout
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

loPCStdt L%toPutSH 10 ne SdttI
PITTSBURG. april 2s.-In little
room in cafe run by Frank Sutton
in Wylie avenue late this afternoon
Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia and Jack
Johnson, the worlds heavy weight
champion, signed articles to box six
rounds in Philadelphia before the Ma
tional athletic club on the night of
May 10.
Each man posted a certified check
with John Staley of Pittsburg to insure
his appearance in the ring and other
side issues. Staley will forward the
money to a New York newspaper.
manager of either will tonight say
what guarantee has beeh given them
by the club or what percentage of
money goes to Johnson. Tt is finted
that Johnson insisted on getting 20 per
cent of the money, win. lose or draw
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
NEWS OF OAKLAND ALAMEDA LEANDRO

FOUNDERS DAY ar MLLs-oakiand. April
25--Founders day viii be observed at Mills COLI
lege on Tuesday afternoon. May 4. The address
will be delivered by Rev. George C. Eltlredge OF
Berkeley Rev. Charles c. Brown pastor OF the
First Congregational church OF this city and
president of the board of trustees OF Mills col
Iege, viii preside.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
Mrs. Hains Denied AIimony

NEW YORK, April 23.-The appellate
dlVlslon OF the supreme court of Brook
lyn today handed down a decision af-
hrming the denial by the supreme court
of the application for alimony by Mrs
Claudia Hams, wife of Captain Peter
G. Hams Jr., now being tried at Flush
ing for the murder of William E. Annis.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24


The Y. NJ c. A. has elected officers
for the ensuing year as follows: Pres
ident H A. Savage: vice president
Clyde Brand, corresponding secretary,
{. Z. Brooks; recording secretary, G.
A. Kretsinger; treasurer, S. T. Bat
dorf- Heads Of committees-New stu
dents, J. W. McKibben; social. G. c.
Grubb; bible study, II. r. Bergh; mis-
sion study, c. A. Robinson; member
ship, c. E. Brooks; employment bureau,
Ralph McCurdy and B. B. Martin; in
charge of handbook. c. E. Brooks. c.
II. Brand and B. A. Wilson.
The newly elected officers of the
Prytanean society are: President, Miss
Bernice Kelley; vice president Miss
Bessie Goodwin; secretary, Miss Helen
corresponding secretary. Miss Margaret
Hizar.
The Agricultural club officers for
next year will be: President, w. c.
Petzinger; vice president, A. J. Sturte-
want; secretary, n. NJ. Stover; treas
urer, Miss Martha Beaser; sergeant at
arms. c. W. Pauly.
Officers of the sophomore debating
society for next year viii be: Presi-
dent, Z. c. Livingston; vice president,
s. M. Reimburse; secretary, L. S. Mar
tin; treasurer, w. II. Jaenicke; ser
geant at arms, J. w. Spofford; execu-
tive committee. n. B. Drury, T. B. Kit
tredge and L. B. Henry.
The first debate for a Bonnheim prize
of $40 for the sophomores and fresh
men will be held in Hearst hall to-
morrow night between Miss Torrance
Andrews. Ray c. Mcintyre of the
freshman class, and Philip Ehrlich and
Angus c. Madden of the sophomore
class. ali of whom qualified for the
debate on the subject of college
Honor" by having the best essays on
the subject out of 60 competitors Prof
". H. Hart will preside and Rev.
George Eldridge of the St Johns
Presbyterian church of this city, Louis
Bartlett and Thomas Msgee, both of
San Francisco, will be the judges.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24

GAMBLING MUST STOP-IIayward April IS
Notice has been served upon local saloon keepers
by the town trustees that gambling games in
which. it is said boys are permitted to par
tieipate, must cease.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
DIED

dearlv BELOVED hnshsn, ~ Msrv isv;,, isv5, 'onn;
loving father Of Mrs. ]. Mcdonald John
Irvine. MRS. T. Logic, Mrs. r. L. Robertson
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
MANY PATRONESSES
FOR MAY DAY FETE
Social Leaders Will Preside
Over Booths at Charity Benefit

OkKLAND, April 2S.-The host of
fair women representing the various
charities which viii benefit by the an
nual May day fete at Arbor Villa, the
estate os. Mr. and Mrs. f. M. Smith.
are bestrring themselves with remark
abie success in securing the interest
and patronage r Of every circle of So
cietE.s
Asl the local philanthropic institu
ti6ns win be represented at the fete
by women who are prominent in the
social circles of the city.
Following is the list of patronesses
at the various booths and concessions:
OAKLAND SOCIAL SETTLEMENT
Miss Van orden Chairman
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24

Looks like grab bag. Everybody
making a purchase at III. Schellha8s
FIRE sale CO or with smile from f0e
Eleventh street. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
RANCHER GORED BY BULL
DIES AS RESULT OF HURTS
Sister of Unfortunate Man
Makes Effort to Rescue

SAN LEANDRo, April 2s.-Manuel
Silva. an aged resident of this place.
who was trampled and gored by vi
cious bull Monday, died yesterday as a.
result OF his Injuries. silva undoubt-
by the savage brute had it not been For
the heroic efforts of his sister. Mrs. M
J. Dutra, who drove the animal away
with an iron bar and dragged the pros
trate man from a corral. where he had
gone to feed the bull
Mccullough, 1923 Market street. saws
that he will have both apartment
houses inclosed and rooted before the
next rain. Watch and see.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
BIG FETE ON GROUNDS
OF PIEDMONT SCHOOL
Raising Money to Purchase
Athletic Equipment

OAKLAND, April 23.-Preparations
are complete for the big fete to be held
on the grounds of the Piedmont school
al day tomorrow, the proceeds to be
devoted 10 purchasing athletic equip
mcnt for the school
From gaIy decorat ted booths OF all
descriptions ice cream, coffee. cake, can
dies and other delicacies viii be dis
pensed by pretty girls and all sorts Of
entertainments VIII be provided for the
amusement seekers Music viii be fur
nishcd al day by the Piedmont school
orchestra
the fete a success aret Misses NeoIa
Walker. Elizabeth Barker. Lillian
Quandt Antha McLaHerty, Irene Hill,
Marie Iite Ida Cutting Clair Coffin,
Clarissa Chichester, Doris Porter, Flor
ence Hensling, Marjorie WaldOn;
Wossrs Alexis Becker, Rand Becker.
Howard Thompson. e Shields. NJ. Nc
Ka5en Lester Barker, Howard Shone,
Alfred Partridge and Walter McNear
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
TREBLE CLEF WILL
SUPPLY CONCERT
Paul SteindOrff to Direct Per.
fOrmance at Greek Theater
Sunday Afternoon

BERKELEY. April 2s-The half
hour of music win be rendered by the
Treble Clef society of the university
Sunday at o'clock in the Greek the
ater with Miss Jeanette Miller as So
loist. Paul steindorf will be the di-
rector The program follows:
Ave Maria" ...F Marehetti
''In Spring ...............W W Bargiel
Behind the Lattice ...G w Chadwick
''Oh, Ny Heart Is Weary ...... c. Thomas
Miss Miller, soloist.
> y ou Spotted Snakes' I'D A. Nacfarren
Summer Night" .............G ~ Gade
Among the members of the Treble
LEE
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24

4 sTBDENTs MEETING Berkeley. April d.
frominent students 81 the university spoke at the
university meeting fl Harmon gymnasium this
no7ufnc af III O'clock s. ". Cunningham, presi-
dent of fhe student body, addressed them for the
FIRST time
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Maurer and
Miss Alice Maurer are in Brookdale
where they have a summer home. Dr.
William Bacon, Miss Maurer's fance, is
their house guest for the week Miss
Maurer is one of the popular girls in
the Alameda smart set, whose be-
trothal to the young medico will in
spire much of the later seasons en-
tertaining
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24

IS G. JAMESON, president.
LYMAN CANDLE. Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me. this 4th
day or February. 1908.
WN. L. LINDSAY. Notary Public. New York.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24
STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS or THE
Globe and Rutgers Fire
INSURANCE COMPANY

OF NEW YORY rin the state Of New York. on
the 31st day Of December a. ID. 1905 and for
the year ending on that day Published pur-
suaut to the provisions OF Section 611 er the
Political Code and compiled from the annual
statement flefi with the Insurance. COmmis
siOner OF the State CT California.
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Net amount Of risks
written during the
year .-.-...-.--
Net amount OF risks
expired during the
year .........-..
Net amount IN force
December 81, 1908
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Fire Risks. { Premiums.

Losses incurred during the year. 81. SEQ 2s
RISKS AND PREMIUMS
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Total expenditures. ...-..- :s2
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ExPENp1TrREs

Net amount paid FER ire losses (in-
ciuainS Ss0A g21. 90. losses OF pre-
vioES yedrSf -....-....-. -...-.-.- -. /.
Dividenas to stock holders. ......-.
Paid CT allowed for commission or
brokerage ...-'-...-.---.-.
Paid for salaries. fees aud other
charges for officers. clerks. etc.
Paid for state. national and local
taxes .....-.-...-
All other payments and expendi-
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Net cash actually received for are
premiums ...--s---.-.-. =
Received for interest on mortgages. &.
Received from interest and dividends
on bonds. stocks. loans. and from
all other sources. .......
Received for rents. -..-....--...s.
Borrowed money ---.....----- .s....
Gross profit on sale or maturity OF
ledger assets -...--...-..-....