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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
SCULPTOR
IS DIVORCED IN PARIS
Decree Given F. MacMannies.
and Wife Is Kept Secret

PARIS, April 15.--It was learned
here today that the French courts in
November of last year granted di-
vorce to Frederick MacMonnies, the
American sculptor. and his wife. who
was a Miss Mary Fairchild of New
Haven. They were married in Paris
September 20. 1888.
II is understood that the divorce was
arranged amicably and that it was
kept quiet. in order to avoid gossip
Not even the two children of the cou-
pie are aware their parents have been
legally separated.
Mrs. MacMonnies was questioned on
the matter this afternoon. and said:
There was no scandal, and there
has been no recrimination on either
side. The partnership simply ceased.
Under the terms of the decree the chill
dren will spend half their time with
me and half with their father
Mrs. MacMonnies, who is living with
her mother. has taken a studio in
Paris and is working in the Louvre,
making copies of paintings for the
Boston Museum of Arts.
MacMonnies retains his home and
his studio at Giverny Vernon, near
Paris. and is engaged on monumental
foundation ordered by the city of Den
yer. His mother is residing with him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
GRAFT IN JAPANESE
DIET is ALLEGED
Nine Members of Lower House
Arrested and Bribery Is
Believed to Be Charge

TOKYO April IA tremendous sem
sation developed here today with the
arrest of nine members of the lower
house of the diet, the nature of the
charges being withheld. 1t is believed,
however, that bribery in connection
with the recent difficulties Of the Jap
an sugar. company is alleged. 1t is
also stated that some members of the
upper house are liable to arrest.
A few weeks ago charges of fraud
were brought against certain of the
directors of the sugar company, which
is a big concern capitalized at 2,00O,-
600. The directors resigned and an in
vestigation of the affairs of the COM
pany followed. A series of questionable
transactions were disclosed.
The affair started an outcry from
the press and the public, which led
to the prosecution of a number of the
directors involved These men were
all high in commercial and political
circles.
When the nine members of the low
-er house were taken into custody to-
day the charges against them were not
made public, but owing to the connec-
ton of the prosecuted directors with
politics it is generally believed that
the investigation of the sugar company
resulted in the exposure of bribery in
the diet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Connolly to Run Three Men
for Twelve Miles

Con Connolly. the great Irish run
ner, viii compete in a II mile race
against a relay composed of Soldier
King, c. f. Hills and Allen Garcia at
the Auditorium next Tuesday evening
Each of the members Of the relay will
run three miles, while Connolly will
endeavor to run all of them off their
feet. In the event that he succeeds.
he viii receive the long end of the
purse; otherwise the trio viii get the
big money.
King was looked upon as a great
runner until Miller beat him in the
first professional Marathon ever held
here. Hills and Garcia were also con-
testants in that event, but both fin
ished in the ruck. However, it is be-
lieved that the team will make, Con-
molly run as he never ran before. The
big Irishman viii endeavor to break
Dorando's record of l hour minutes
and sixteen seconds for the II miles.
The management of the Auditorium
has decided to postpone its open Mara
thon race until the evening of April
%. The entry list is still open to all
contestants and a big field is ex-
pected- 10 compete.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Additional Sports News
Speedway Steeds Race a
The Park Tomorrow

The second meet of the Park amateur
driving club viii be held on the track
at the park stadium tomorrow after
noon, commencing at 1:30. Six races
for class A and B trotters and PAGERS
are on the card. and good sport is
looked for The track is in fine condi-
ton and it is expected that very fast
time will be made.
The members of the club have COM
pleted arrangements for bullshead
breakfast to be held on the first Sun
day at the headquarters in Thirty
sixth avenue. The entries for tomor-
rows races follow:
First race, class b trotters-C. F. Won Issen-
DORIS Cita Dillon. G. Lyons Martha, D. Hon-
mans Yosemite W. Matson's Mckinney NJ.
II. c. Alters Harry Mckinney, A. p. Clay
burghs A + c.
Second race. class pacers-I. b. Dalziers
John T. G. d. Mackay's Dick, D. Hoffman, S
Dietatum, +. Kellys Warrantee.
Third race class A trotters-A. 0ttinger s
Lady Irene, NJ. W. Herzog's Lady Nell. J. w.
Smedley's Red Velvet, s. Christenson's Reina
Directum. f. ]. KIpatriek's Elma S, g. E.
Erlin's Mofat d.
Fourth race, class a pacers-T. F. Bannan S
Jim Chase. H. NJ. Ladd's Ringrose, +. L.
oficials4 Starter, George R. Cay; judges.
f. II. Aigeltinger, g. Wempe, f. Stock; tim
ers Captain w. olsen A. Melletz; marshal,
II. NJ. Ladd; secretary. f. w. Thompson.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
MOSL[M THRONGS
SLAY ARM[NIANS
Mohammedan Population OF
Mercina in Asia Minor Starts
Bloody Massacre

CONSTANTINOPLE, April Is. -
massacre of Armenians is in progress
today at Mercina. a seaport of Asia
Minor on the Mediterranean.
Enraged by the murder of two Mes
lens by an Armenian. and the fact that
the assassin was not apprehonded, the
Mohammedan population of Mercina,
which counts a total Of 10 900 inhabi-
tants, took the law into its own hands
and attacked the Armenian quarter
The Christian communities of Mercina
are appealing TO the cousuls here for
help.
Two American missions are repre-
sented at Mercina.
NEW YORK, April 15.-The Ameri-
can missionaries now located at Mer-
Gina are Rev. c. A. Dodds and wife
Rev. Robert Z. Wilson and wife of
Morning sun, Iowa; DR.. John Peoples
of Philadelphia, and Miss Elma French
of Winchester, Kan. They all live
in the building of the boys and girls
school conducted by the foreign mis-
sionary board of the Reformed Presby-
terian church. Miss French is one OF
the teachers. There are many Arme-
nian pupils in the school, which has an
attendance of about $50 boys and girls
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
HALF HOUR OF MUSIC
OF UNUSUAL WORTH
Sweet Singer Will Charm Audi
ence at the Greek Theater
Sunday Afternoon

BERKELEY, April 15.-Mrs. Richard
Rees. well known vocalist of San
Francisco. viii render the half hour
of music in the Greek theater Sunday
afternoon. and a rare musical treat is
expected. Mrs. Rees was announced to
sing in the Greek theater last Decem-
Der. but on account of the inclement
weather but a few people came for
the musicale
She. however. favored them with two
songs. and her cordial welcome re-
suited in her consent to sing Sunday
afternoon at o'clock.
The program will be: ''Rarla
(ArditD: "A Bowl of Roses" (Clarke) +;
II Neige" (Bemberg); The Cuckoo
Liza Lehmann); Michaela's Aria from
Bizets Carmen The Nightingale
Has a Lyre Of Gold" CWhelpley); lie
coeur de ma mie" CBergerettes) LIE
TO the Garden. Love" (Salter); IF
Had a Thousand Lives to Live" (Sol-
man. Roscoe Warren Lucy will
be Mrs. Rees' accompanist.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
CHILDREN INTRODUCED
TO BISHOP O'CONNELL
Members OF Sacred Heart Coll
lege and School Meet PreIate

Eleven hundred boys and girls, mem
hers OF Sacred Heart college, and the
parochial school of Sacred Heart
church. were formally introduced to
Bishop O'ConneI at a reception held
Yesterday afternoon in the college as
sembly rooms. Bell and Fillmore streets.
a musical program. planned by
Brother Lewis. president OF Sacred
Heart college helped to make the day
pleasant one. not only for the chill
dren, but for Bishop O'Conneu. The
d' nguished clergyman was for many
years engaged in Catholic educational
work In this country and Rome, and
was particularly pleased with the work
that is being done at Sacred Heart col
lege. He took occasion TO praise Brother
Lewis and the Christian Brothers for
tleir efforts in behalf of Catholic chill
Cren. and declared ia his short address
that the Chrstian Brothers were the
6rst to take up teaching among the
poor.
Brother Lewis in few Introductory
remarks spoke Of Bishop O'COnnell as
2 man % the same type as the late
Archbishop Montgomery
Father McQuaide OF Sacred Heart
church delivered a short address in
which he spoke Of the encOura gemont
that would be given the children by the
presence OF the bishop and his remarks.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
CARVING ON DOORS
LEADS TO MANS ARREST
Holder of Medal for Brake
beam Record" Is Jailed

Leon ]. Livingstone. a wen dressed
man of 35 years. who poses as an au-
thor and champion long distance walk
Ell" and holder Of the Police Gazette
medal for the "brakebeam record" from
New York to San Francisco. was ar
rested last night at the Hotel Lang
ham on the complaint of hotel and sa-
loon keepers whose valuable door pan
els have been defaced by the deeply
carved legend. Il l.. 1909"
The legend has been cut into the
woodwork of the st. Francis hotel and
many of the saloons in this city and
the police have been seeking the van
dal for some days.
The door of the Waldorf saloon i'm
Market street was defaeed yesterday
and later an attempt was made TO
carve into the woodwork of the West
ern national bank.
Livingstone. who had been living at
the LanSham hotel. was Identified.
traced 20 the hosteIry and apprehended
by Detectives Taylor. Fitzgerald and
McPhee. He refused TO make any state
ment other than that he was a cham
piOn walker and held the tramp record
of 1 days from New York 70 San Fran
cisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
NO INDICTMENTS ARE
RETURNED BY GRAND JURY
Still Probing Into Alleged Graft
at Los Angeles
Especial Dispatch TO The CALI


LOS ANGELES, April 15.-After call
ing more than a score of witnesses. the
special grand jury. summoned to in
vestigate protection of vice by city
officials, has all but completed it's la
bors. and as yet no indictments have
been returned.
Difficulty in corroborating by satis-
factory witnesses the story of graft
told by Nick Oswald, former boss of
the tenderloin, is believed to be re-
sponsible for the delay in returning
true bills against the accused officials.
Former Mayor Harper former Chief
of Police Kern. Captain Thomas Broad
head and Police Sergeant Redmond
were called before the grand jury to-
day, but on advice of counsel declined
to answer any questions or attempt to
refute Oswald's charges.
Redmond was in charge of the police
squad in the redlight district, and was
referred to by Oswald IN his testimony
as zone of the lowest grafters of them
ALL"
That money was paid to the city Off
ciaIs for protecting vice in the red
light district IS generally believed, but
strong doubt as TO whether convictions
could be secured on the evidence avail
able are expressed. In the meantime,
all accused by Oswald and his asso-
ciates are under cloud of suspicion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Big Golf Tournament Opens
Tomorrow

The annual tournament for the cham
pionship of the Northern California
golf association will be played tomor-
row on the links of the San Francisco
golf and country club. The entries
closed yesterday with 30 names on the
list The majority of these players
are from the San Francisco golf and
country club. The Claremont country
club will be represented only by Jack
Neville and w S. Sample f. c. New
ton, the present champion, failed to
enter, as did Doctor Fredericks and T..
Kales. Following are the entries:
San Francisco golf and country club:
DIR. j. r. Clark, Douglas Grant, c.
d. Whyte, S. l.. Abbot, j. A. Folger,
John Lawson, a. J. owen, J. w. Byrne.
j. s. oyster, F. II. Beaver Vincent
Whitney II. G. Golcher and A. S. Lii
ley Claremont country club: ]. Neville
and w. S. Sample. Waverley golf club,
Portland: r. l.. Maclay. Preside golf
club: A. A. Cuthbertson and M. e.
Cummings. Marin golf club: ID. w l..
MacGregor
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
PoloiSts Meet Accidents in
Practice Gallops

There was a practice gallop on the
polo field yesterday. Only seven play
ers appeared in two of the periods, and
Miss Sears played. The day was so
warm that the members of the team
did not care to extend themselves or
their ponies There were clever spots
in the playing. Francis j. Carolan
made two clean runs down the field,
in one of which he scored. George
Cameron had nasty fall. but was not
hurt In turning sharply Cameron's
mount fell. Several other players mar
rowly escaped similar accidents. One
OF Driscolls ponies planted it's hoof
on its owners foot as he was about to
mount, but he contiued in the game.
The Reds composed of W. L. Breese,
Francis j. Carolan and Thomas l.. Dris-
coll defeated the Whites, composed of
George Cameron. Walter S. Hobart and
George L. Parsons, by score of to
s. Miss Sears and Mr.. Garrett only
played in two periods.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
ORRIN HENDERSON
NOW A BANKRUPT
Well Known Politician and Mer-
chant, Who Joined Doodle
Dees, Goes Broke

Orrin S. Henderson. perchant AMI
politician, is broke. He filed a petition
in bankruptcy yesterday in the United
States district court. His liabilities are
s7.SOO.79. while he musters sS.2S7 in
available assets. He describes himself
as the last surviving member Of the
firm of NJ. p Henderson & Son, wagon
builders. of stockton.
Time was. and not so long ago. when
fortune lavished her golden smiles on
Orrin Henderson. He was known in
three cities. San Francisco. Sacramento
and Stockton. for his ready wit. his
good stories. his spirit OF hearty fel-
lowship.
Politically Henderson was sue
cess; he could make a good speech
and get votes. His reward came when
he was nominated and elected on the
republican ticket to the office of rail-
road commissioner. Henderson dec
GRATED that Office as well as any Of the
other commissioners who served be-
fore Colonel Harvey Loveland happened
into the ferry building and showed
that the job was necessarily a sine
cure.
But Henderson lost his political
"savy." In the last election he de-
serted the republican party and joined
the independence league. He was given
the doodle dee nomination for the
state senate in San Joaquin. but was
beaten by "BingO" Lewis, the enemy of
the meadow Iarks. -
Everybody wondered when Henderson
Joined the doodle dees. Everybody will
be sorry to learn that Henderson is
broke.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Washington Oarsmen to
Race CaIifOrnianS
Especial Dispaich 10 The Call

SEATTLE. April 15,-Wstching with
unusual interest the Stanford -Califor-
MIA annual eight Dared shell race to
be rowed on the Oakland estuary Sat
urday the University of Washington
crew is making extraordinary prepara-
tions to meet the winner on Lake
as5g 'V Of the @ Wasbin t neuhicn as
received a letter from Turner of STAN
ford stating that the Stanford crew is
willing TO come here If it is victorious
against California. Manager Merritt
of California has signified a willing
ness to bring his crew here, but has
asked for q later date on which to
june i5' during the exposition. At any
rate, Washington is assured of a con-
test with one of the great California
universities. and is training well in
advance.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Sports Brevities

eorcH AND MCLEOD KATCHED-water-
loo Ia April 15.-Frank Gotch and Dan Nc
/ cod have been matched to wrestle here next
Tuesday night
yALE-HARvARD REGATTA - Cambridge.
Mass April l0.-The annual lale-Hervard re-
catta on the Thames river at New London viii
be held this year July j.
YAcHTsMEN TO OPEN sEAsoN-oakland
ApriI I5-The California yacht club viii open
lts season May 2. High jinks and a eIambake
are TO be features Of the opening
DEFEATS RELAY TEAM--Bangor Me.
AnrII I5-Jobnny Hayes OF New York the
,oirmpic Marathon runner ID miles tonight
and won his race against relay team. His
time was l.27cI4h.
ARRANGING WALKING MATCH-Nilwau-
tee Aprfl 15.-H. o. Messier and c. r. Shlbert
~ This city are arranging for seven nights
heel and toe walking match during May, the
contest to be open 20 the world
WESTON IN GOOD TRIM-South Bend Ind.
AnriI l5-Edward Payson Weston, who is
walking TO the Pacific coast from the east.
reacbed south Bend tonight The veteran
walker said he was in excellent trim.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
FALSE KEY WORKER
IN HANDS OF POLICE
Martin Olsen Caught in Act of
Rif1ing Telephone Box

man whom the police believe to
be one Of the gang Of false key work
ers THAI have been robbing dwellings
throughout the city for a month was
captured last night by Policemen Cal
lahan and Skeiley after q chase Of
nearly two blocks through the busi-
ness portion OF the Mission district
The man. who gave his name to the
station keepers as Martin olsen en-
tered the saloon Of NJ. II. Reiwerps.
2501 Mission street. shortly after 10
o'clock and went directly to the tele-
prone booth.
Reiwerps observed through the glass
door OF the booth that Olsen was rifing
the nickel box, and Immediately started
from behind the bar. Olsen saw the
proprietor coming and ran out Of the
saloon Reiwerps gave chase and ran
down Mission street for nearly two
blocks. where Olsen was captured by
the two policemen. Olsen had about
900 nickels and IS skeleton keys in his
possession.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
Army Orders

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The fol-
lowing change in the stations and du-
ties of paymasters have been ordered !.
CAPTAIN Charles e. Morton is re-
lieved from duty in the department of
California and will proceed to ST.
Louis about May 15. He will take sta
ton at st. Louis and report TO the
comanding general of the department
Of Missouri for duty.
Captain Henry g. Lyon is relieved
from duty at st. Louis and will pro-
ceed to San Francisco and sail about
July 5 for the Philippine islands.
Captain Charles w. Castle is relieved
in the Philippines and will proceed
about August Is to San Francisco and
report to the adjutant general of the
army for further orders.
The special orders of March 90 re-
lating to Major Robert S. Woodson of
the medical corps, have been amended
so as to direct Major Woodson on ar
rival at San Francisco to proceed to
Fort Hamilton. New York and report
to the commanding officer of that post
for duty,
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
WILL CROWN QUEEN
At CARNIVAL BALL
Santa Rosa Prepares Many Fea.
lures for Big Rose
Festival
LSeooiai Dapoioh 10 The Call

toeccici D&poioh 10 he Call
SANTA ROSA. April l5.-The execu-
tive committee having in charge the
Engagements for The Rose carnival to
be held in this city May s is getting
to work with vim. which assures
success. The big carnival ball will be
aeld May T. The floral queen will be
tro"nee during the ball. and the pa
hiion VIII be MADE into floral palace.
The committee has announced a prize
.-st amounting 10 nearly $500 for
tIoSe who participate in the floral pa
faQe, which viii occur Saturday There
VIII be section for paper flowers as
Wei as natural flowers. and for juniors
as wei as adults. each having their
share in the prizes offered for the best
decorated automobile, vehicle or feature
The committee on prizes has made
announcement Of the following awards
NATURAL FLOWERS
lloats-flrst prize, SO; second $50; third,
Automobiles aud seven passenger cars.
Automobiles Runabouts and rOadsters. $40.
Two seated vchicles-S5o. $50. $40
One seated vehicles-S4o. s25. s15.
teatures-S40. SO. Sl5
PAPER FLOWERS
s Aa.9moolies- s,ia -kunaboais and roadsters, So.
Automobiles and seven passenger cars,
81" So Sl5.
Two seated veLicles-S35. s25. SO
One seated vehicles-S25 SIS SO.
features-S20, SO. SO
JUNIOR FEATURES
Boys and girls on horseback natural howers-
irst prize, So second prize, $50
Pony carriages carts natural flowers
FIRST prize. $50; second prize, Sl5 third prize.
Pony carriages or carts paper fowers-First
prize $40. second prize. $50, third prize, 50.
Features drawn by ponies. natural flowers
EIst prize, So; second prize. SO; third prize
Pastures drawn 10y children-First prize, SIS;
Second prize Slo- third prize. s..
bicycles and rricycles natural howers-k lrst
prize. s.; second prize. $3.50
Express wagons. natural flowers prize
S second prize s.: third prize, 81.
Coasters and handcars. natural fowers-First
prize. So second prize. s.; third prize. 81.
Doll Eocerts or buSCies natural howerS-Fi irst
prize. 81, second prize. 81.
Nheelbarrows. natural flowers First prize. 81;
second prize. 50.
An Invitation extended the San Fran
cisco motor club for a run to this city
on the date Of the Rose carnival has
been officially accepted. and IL is said
that 100 cars Will ne in the run. The
motorists viii remain over Sunday and
probably road race Will be arranged
by the SDnoma County Automobile as
sociation for that day. Nothing VIII
be left gndone To make the event the
most successful ever held In Sonoma
county.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
JOAN OF ARC WILL BE
MADE "BLESSED" SUNDAY
Pope VIII Witness Final Cere-
mOny of Beatification

ROME, April 1.-THE final ceremony
Of the beatifcation Of Joan of Arc viii
take place at st. Peters Sunday. The
mass VIII be celebrated by the bishop
OF Orleans and the decree Of beatifica-
tion win be read during the services.
Following this announcement the pope
viii descend TO the Dasilica TO VEN
crate the portraft Of the maid
After April IS Joan Of Arc may be
publicly venerated and affairs may be
erected 10 her in churches. The pope
will publish a decree proclaiming the
maid protectoress Of Catholic France.
Trains bearing pilgrims to attend
the ceremonies are arriving here. No
less than 50 French bishops and 10000
pilgrims are expected.
The American visitors to Rome are
so numerous that MonsignOr Kennedy.
rector Of the American college. is pre-
senting about 50 Of them daily to the
pope For the jubilee OF the Ameri-
can college. which will be celebrated
in June Monsignor Angelini has writ
ten an ode which Will be sung by the
American students.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-16
RANCHfRS COMBINE
FOR "RAISIN DAY"
Committee Appointed at Meet
ing in Malaga to Assist
Advertising Campaign
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

FRESNO, April 15.-A committee
consisting of wyllie NJ. Giffen, John S.
Dore. James D. McGill. Fred S. Shoup
and Henry Gundelhnger went to NAL
aga tonight to induce the farmers in
that section of the county to assist the
Raisin day campaign The meeting
was we'll attended and all present
promised to do all in their power to
boost the project. Addresses were
kiven from the railroad and business
man point of view and by Wyllie NJ
Giffen, representing the ways and
means committee which has charge of
the collection of funds.
committee of three Malaga ranch
ers was appointed to. collect subscrtp-
tions to the Raisin day fund
One of the principal meetings OF
the campaign will be at Fowler Tues
day night when farmers from six diff
ferent towns will be in attendance.
The members of the farmers union
in Fresno and vicinity are beginning to
realize the Importance of the Raisin
day advertising campaign and are
boosting it to the best of their ability
One hundred members of the San
Francisco chamber of commerce passed
through Fresno tonight en- route to
Bakersfield. Upon their arrival here
tney We're met Dy u M. BurknaIter, us
trict freight and passenger agent of
the Southern Pacific. and presented
with raisins. while every coach was
decorated with raisin day posters.
The local railroad officials are do
ing practically nothing but boosting
Raisin day throughout the country.
Fac T. George. general agent of the
Wabash at San Francisco. sent a tele-
gram to the Raisin day committee to-
6ax hot he a
the permission of the general traffic
manager to have raisins served on all
trains and in all Wabash eating houses
April 80.