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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
WANTS CASH GIVEN
BY DYING WOMAN
Trustee of Man Who Disap-
peared Sues Bank

An allegation that Catherine Gass-
mann, while dying. was induced to Ak
her mark" to two checks for s2. 600
each, one in favor of her daughter.
Helen Stuparich. and the other in favor
of her granddaughter, Catherine Eliza
beth Stuparich was made in a com
plant filed yesterday by the Union
trust company against the French
savings bank.
The trust company has been an
pointed trustee of the estate of Cath
crime Gassmann's husband, Joseph
Gassmann, who disappeared shortly
after the fire.
It is alleged by the Union trust
company that the 81 900 belongs to the
estate of Joseph Gassmann, and the
court is asked to direct the French
American bank to pay the money to
the credit OF the estate.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
BIDS FAR EXCEED
STATES ESTIMATES
Harbor Commissioners Reject
All Offers to Build Wharf
-. Bulkhead Approach

The state harbor commissioners yes
terday rejected all the bids submitted
for the construction of a small bulk
head wharf to be used as an approach
to pier 81, the wharf recently con-
tracted for in the China basin. There
were five bids. The lowest was 1882
and the highest s2,993. The latter was
estimate of the cost. The board left
the construction of the pier to the state
engineer.
The Home telephone company was
granted permission to install its sys-
tenn in the ferry depot under the super
vision of the chief electrician and state
engineer, and to lay a submarine cable
at Third and Channel streets.
The Western Pacific railroad COM
pany was notified that it would be
given the same privileges on the belt
railroad that are enjoyed by the other
railroads.
TALE OF ENCOUNTER
The board was entertained for a
brief interval by the recital of an en-
counter at Steuart street wharf Decem-
ber between the state wharfinger and
collector on the one side and the
drunken crew of the steamer Eliza
beth on the other. Captain Olsen of
the Elizabeth had appealed to Wharf
niger w. f. Eschbacher for assistance
in quieting his crew. The men had
been drinking and had turned the fore
castle into a pandemonium.
Eschbacher invaded the forecastle
and persuaded all but one of the sailors
to be good. He called for Collector
George l.. Collins to aid in -subduing the
recalcitrant tar. Collins in his report
said:
Il showed him my star and he hit me
on the head. knocking me down. I
saw in minute that we could not cope
with the situation
POLICE QUELL UNRULY TAR
Jack Hoey, sergeant of police, was
sent to the scene. but after looking at
Collins face Hoey declared that he had
no jurisdiction in the matter.
A delegation of the finest" arrived
in a patrol wagon and arrested the
sailor, who was later fined $40 for the
assault.
The harbor commissioners directed
Secretary Thorpe to notify Collins and
Eschbacher that their action met with
the boards approval Hoeys claim of
no jurisdiction was submitted to the
attorney of the board.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
HANLEY RESIGNS AFTER
TEN YEARS SERVICE
Assistant District Attorney Re-
turns to Private Practice

James NJ Hanley resigned yesterday
from the position of assistant district
attorney he mad held for ten years.
He would have gone out OF public
service January 8. when Charles NJ.
F'iekert takes Office as district attOr-
ney. but the offer of remunerative pri-
vate law business induced him 10 re-
sign yesterday
Hanley went in Office with Lewis F.
Byington in 1900 He has opened Offices
in the Mechanics savings bank build
ing.
To fill the vacancy Langdon yester-
day promoted Robert D. Duke from the
position of prosecutor in the police
court TO that of prosecutor in the su-
perior court Robert Mann. who -an
for city attorney on the democratic
ticket was appointed prosecutor IN
Judge ShortalFs court for the re-
mainder of Langdons term
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
USES HATCHET IN
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
James Baron, Coal Dealer
Fatally Wounds Himself

James Barron member of the firm of
williams & Barron, coal dealers, at
tempted to cut open his head with a
ha1chet yesterday morning at his home,
1877 Harrison street. He Indicted a
compound fracture of the skull and
was taken TO Lane hospital in a critical
condition. He will probably die.
Barron, who has three small children,
was found by his wife in the back
yard. 'Neighbors. attracted by her
screams, called the central emergency
hospital ambulance.
Domestic and financial troubles are
believed by the police to have deranged
the mans mind.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
ChurChCereInony
In d Setting
of Roses
Several Hundred
Greet Happy
Couple

The marriage of Miss Edith Hoefler.
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig
NJ. Hoeher. and charles Albert Vance.
the son of Charles John Vance. was
solemnized last evening in Trinity
Episcopal church in a floral setting
almost entirely of roses. The high al
tar was msssed with American beauty
roses and immense bouquets formed an
aisle for the bridal party.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Frederick Clampett and there were
several hundred guests present at the
church and an elaborate reception at
the Fairmont afterward- The bride
was given in marriage by her father
and was attended by a bevy Of pretty
girls.
BRIDE IN WHITE SATIN
The bridal gown was a creation Of
white duchesse satin with an overdress
of marquisette hand embroidered in
wild roses and finished with a court
train. The bride carried a shower bou-
quet of orchids and lilies of the valley.
The maid Of honor was Miss Nellie
Vance, who was attired in a Lilly
gown of yellow chysanthemum satin
embossed with crySantnelnO1nS ahO no
man gold embroidery. She carried a
shower of crysanthemums.
BRIDESMAIDS IN PINK
The bridesmaids were gowned alike
in pink satin elaborated with chiffon
and carried hoops of pink satin, each
hoop bearing q cluster OF bridesmaid
roses. The girls who attended the
bride were Miss Dorothy Mann. Miss
Adeline Bogard, Miss Georgine Hansen,
Miss Margaret Dell, Miss Franc Pierce
and Miss Clementine King.
The best man was Charles Holbrook
and the ushers were David Martin,
Frank Bray, Raphael Polk, Edwin Abb
bott, Blue Allen and Clifford Jones.
MANY HANDSOME GOWNS
The gowns were particularly hand
some and among the most attractive
was the creation of pearl gray chiffon
worn by Mrs. Hoefer. mother Of the
bride Mrs. Hoef1er's gown was broad
cloth elaborated with panne velvet and
hand made lace. The yoke and trim
mings were silver cloth
Mrs Mary Hoefer, the grandmother
of the bride, wore a gown in three
tones Of lavender velvet cloth embroio-
cred in chiffon.
The brides going away gown was
green cloth tailored suit with a picture
hat to match The couple will enjoy
brief honeymoon trip and will return
10 reside in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
COLD STORAGE POULTRY
SEIZED AND CONDEMNED

SEATTLE. Dec. e.-Of 1000 pounds
of chickens. geese. ducks and turkeys
seized in two Seattle cold storage
plants during the last week by state
officials 1900 pounds have been con-
deDaned and sent to the fertilizer fac
tories, 5000 pounds have been re-
turned TO the owners as ht for con-
sumption and 5000 pounds are under
going meteorological tests by the Uni
versfty Of Washington chemistry de-
partment The owners, wealthy mer-
chanfs. VIII not be prosecuted. as they
had not offered the offensive poultry
FOR sale.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
WIFE TOO JEALOUS.
HUSBANDCONT[NDS
Surveyor Accuses Better Hal
OF Making Life Miserable
by Her Suspicious

jealousy OF the most acute kind. ex-
hioiled by his wife. is the ground upon
~hlch David r.. Hult, a surveyor en-
pioyed by the board Of works. is seek
ing divorce in Judge Van Nostrand's 5
court from Anne Hult.
had TO drop attending nicbt school
because my wife accused me of going
out to meet other women" said Hut.
I l changed my regular route when
walking to work in the morning She
SAID did so that l might look at a
telephone girl. She found sand i'm ny
shoes one evening and said 1 had been
waking on the sea shore with some
girl"
Miss Sadie Brown. sister of Captain
George +. Brown of the fire depart
inent. testified that Mrs. Hult met her
In van Ness avenue one afternoon and
accused her of running round with
Hult
4 had never even seen her or her
husband, 10 my knowledge, in my life.
ana ala not know that such man as
Hut existed said Miss Brown
Mrs. Hult in cross complaint
charges that her husband kicked her.
violently beat her, called her vile
names and threatened with the inf
ence of Captain Brown, TO have her
sent to an asylum. The case went
over to Monday for the production of
evidence in support of these allega-
tions.
Joseph j. Mahoney, formerly an en-
ploye Of the Crocker national bank
told his wife Bertha. soon after their
marriage in June. 1906, TO go home to
her parents. Mrs. Mahoney testified
yesterday. She was granted a divorce
by Judge Van Nostrand on the ground
of desertion.
Notwithstanding that Rosie. V Rosa
was granted divorce from Joseph F.
Rosa on the ground of cruelty. their
two children. Z and years old, were
yesterday awarded to the custody of
the father by Judge Graham. Mrs.
Rosa tainted in court several days ago
when her son spoke of another man
with whom she is acquainted.
Divorces were granted yesterday as
follows
BY Judge Graham-Jane Warren from Harry
T.. Warren. cruelty
By Judge Seaweil-Louise Meyer from John
W. F. Meyer. willful neglect
BY Judge Van Nostrand-Edith l.. Boronds
from John Boronda, habitual intempersnce-
Suit for divorce were filed yesterday
by:
Alice shea against d. w Shea cruelty.
Charles r. L. Morton against Maud A. Morton.
desertion
Nina B. Duriee against Robert H. Duriee,
wilful neglect.
Martha B. Hansen against Ludwig H. Han
son. cruelty.
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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
REARRESTED ON CHARGE
OF INCITING REBELLION
Mexican RevoIutionist Ruiz Has
Brief Freedom

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Dec. 9.-Inez
Ruiz. Mexican revolutionist recently
discharged here for want OF sufficient
evidence to support a charge of in
citing q revolution in Mexico, was re-
arrested today at the instance, ii is
said. Of Attorney General Wickershanl.
pending extradition- 1t is alleged Ruiz
participated in the Carza revolution u
years ago. At that time he was can
tufed but escaped into this country.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10

Rent your rooms by advertising them
in The Calls want ad columns. Phone
Kearny Sc for a solicitor to call on YOU.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10
SWEPT OFF DIXIE BY
STORM AND DROWNED
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO. Dec. 9.-Herman Franks.
a trusted emplOye OF the Thomson
bridge company. which is constructing
a dixie at the lower end of Mare island.
was drowned this morning after haT-
ing been swept of the breakwater
during the heavy storm. He was res
ident of Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-10

The increase in the value OF farm
property of ss 600 900. 900 between 1900
and 1907 is nearly nine times as great
as the aggregate national banking,
capital Of the United States,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
At STATE HOUSE
Marry Repairs and Much Fresheninu
none to the State Bulldog
ae Charleston.


CharIesuoa, w. va. Ian. 12--.when
the solona gather In the senate and
house chambers wednesday nornins.
they will meet with surprise and =
very pleasant one. Tor improvements
have been maize on the second fiooc
OF the capstol, La the corridors, IN tha
two legislative halls. and In the adj
joining offices which were certainly
very baasly needed and which are con-
spicuonsiy noticeable. Wood floors
have been ripped up wood sainscoatr
ing toxin off and tile and marble sub
stitutedi The dingy walls have been
painted In bright attractive tinta, new
toilet and cloak rooms installed, ma
chandeliers strung. and fine carpek
laid on the senate and house floors.
Everything Is m appearance bright,
new and clean looking. and the I'm
proveuen $ in their entirety make the
second floor OF the capitol look like
fit place Tor the representatives %
great state 70 carry on It's impor-
tans legislative business UP tin now
It certatnly has been anything else
but at.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16

on the lines mapped out would have
been an ideal education for southern
boy who was going to cope with ma
tional questions. His governess was
a sister of General Chester A. Arthur.
subsequently president Of the United
States. Her instruction lasted only
about three years. when young TIL
man was sent to the Bethlehem acad-
envy. Following the fighting instincts
of bis race. he fed from the academy
when he was sixteen to join the Con-
federate army. He did not join the
army. because he was taken Ill and
during that Illness lost his eye He
had to return to the farm, take charge
of things for his mother, and from the
time he was eighteen everything In
connection with the Tillman estate de-
volved on Benjamin
Young Tillman had a very good
head for business and fair executive
ability. He can get more work out Of
three or four clerks In the committee
room today than any other man In
congress, because he maps 1t out and
knows exactly what he wants. There
never was man who tried to manage
his plantation who could get anything
like the work out OF his hands that
Senator Tillman can.
He remained on the farm, managing
It for his mother, until 1884 BY that
time the acreage Of the Tillman estate
had increased from the 1000 or 5000
acres that his mother had to 5000 or
10000 acres. Tillman was running be-
tween thirty and forty plows when the
seeding time came.
Bad crops, bad times and general
lard luck brought about crash, and
this seems to have been the turning
point In the career Of the young farm
err. He began campaign In favor OF
the more liberal treatment Of the
class and for change IN con-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16

negroes He contended that taxes
were not paid by the railroads and
also that the sale Of liquor should be
regulated as a state institution. He
carried into effect all Of these reforms.
But during that time the whole state
of South Carolina was III fremen-
dous turmoil. There never was po-
litical meeting In any part OF the state
that the women were not In state of
terror lest their husbands should be
shot down and killed There were
riots, but these were not extensive In
fatality. and when Tillman had com
pleted his program he had provided
for the primary system In the state
for the nomination OF county and state
officials. he had established the Glenn
sen college for the technical education
sale OF liquor by making II a state In
stitution, he had adopted new state
constitution which eliminated the ne
gro as voting factor, and he had
compelled the railroads % pay their
taxes.
his ukutitk dSdtnrt Abc tdiIthQH
was very dramatic. The railroads APP
pealed to the national authorities. The
governor ordered the attachment OF
rolling stock. Federal authorities APP
peaIed against the state. A 4 one time
I'VE sheriffs were arrested for tying up
locomotives on the tracks ana Locking
their wheels.
In the dispensary fight the Daring
ton war broke out The governor or
dered out the troops 70 enforce he
dispensary law The troops refused
to respond. and he called for volun-
teers. All of the farmers IN the state
rallied to his support and the dis
pensary law was upheld
A dramatic incident that h recalled
by Tilmans friends occurred nj Co
lnlnbia in 1890 In the campalgn for
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

We need tomato that will ripen It's
fruit In short time so as to accom-.
modate itself to the short season OF
the northern states. A tomato is
needed that will produce fruit for a
month before 1t is caught by the frost.
High fertilization is said to accom-.
plish wonders in the way of variation
of plants.
After killing frosts cut off asparagus
tops and burn them to destroy insects
and disease. Mulch the bed with sta
BILE manure for protection and fer.
tility.
If you would make your home at
tractiye have an orchard or fruit gar
den. The man who plants trees gets
his pay day by day. and az the same
time builds monument which will
stand after he Is dead
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
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\ sMSEEl AE4UZ J

Lack of sufficient sleep soon shows
n ones appearance.
Buttermilk is very good for remov-
ng freckles or sunburn.
Sleeping with the mouth open will
spoil the shape Of the lips.
A good brisk walk before breakfast
zach morning is very beneficial.
Eight hours sleep out of the "a 10
'equired for building up the body.
The sun is very good for the hair
md, after washing. the hair should be
Tried In the sun. in the open air, II
possible.
All American housewives know the
'alue of the hot-water bottle in times
II Illness. but when 1t is not to be
lad small sack loosely filled with
ALT and thoroughly warmed is equally
sood. especially for neuralgia, As the
alt adds its curative properties to the
warmth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16

wood. There is nothing In the rubber
to harm the teeth.
Singing the hair Is still thought to
be most helpful toward continued
growth, and. II you cannot AFFORD to
nave ii singed by a professional hair
dresser, then you should know exactly
how to go to work to have II singed at
home. Divide the hair into numerous
strands and twist them tightly, then
rough up the ends, so that they stand
out about an inch Have your friend
pass lighted wax taper along the
length of each strand, while you hold
It out at full length and as taut as
possible. In this way there is less
danger of fire than IL one attempts TO
do the singeing for ones self. Re-
member that 1t requires skill not to
burn off the long hair as well as the
split ends. so do not choose an assist
ant who is nervous or whose hand
trembles.
II you intend wearing one of the
princess gowns this winter, you must
have corset covers that fit exactly and
follow every line of the stays. Dainty
ones are made of the fine nainsook,
with valenciennes insertion and edge
for shoulder bands
There is no time OF the year when
so much attention should be given to
the hair as in the fall Dust, sun and
salt water are foes to glossy, we'll
kept locks, and, If your hair is falling
out better afford a course of treat
ment. If not, then massage 1t relig-
iously every night and morning, using
the tiniest bit of vaseline or kerosene
on the very tips of the fingers and rub
bing it into the scalp without touching
the hair Good results will be sure to
follow in a short time.
One cure given for warts Is COM
posed OF one dram of salicylic acid
and one ounce collodion. Have the
druggist put this in a bottle which
has tiny brush run through the cork.
Apply the mixture to the warts twice
day
Breathing through the nostrils Is alb
| solutely necessary for a long, healthy
life. An excellent remedy for those
suffering from any form of catarrh
Is: One glass of warm water, one tea
spoonful of listerine, one-half teaspoon
full borax and one-half teaspoonful
soda. Use this as spray for the
throat and douche for the nose both
night and morning.
Oftentimes freckles appear on the
nose when the rest OF the face shows
/ no sign of them. These little brown
spots will often disappear If several
times . day one applies the following
lotion: Lemon juice, three ounces;
vinegar, one ounce; rose water, one
ounce; bay rum, one ounce.
Those who are inclined to be
round-shouldered should practice
walking to and fro across the room
with the hands behind the back.
Throw the shoulders well back and
keep the elbows close to the body
This will naturally keep the chin
free and the chest thrown forward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16
To Rest While Sewing.

A woman who sews great deal
Of the time has found that her back
does not become so tired II her chair
Is low or II she has stool upon which
TO rest her feet. 1t is surprising what
a difference the comfortable position
makes and how much more work she
can do
Should the arms become weary, she
puts cushion in her lap. On this
she rests her elbows. changing the
position of her sewing, thus giving
both arms and eyes chance to re.
cover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-16

~ RESIDENT ROOSEN ELL . re-
cent charge against Senator
Benjamin II. Tillman of South
Carolina came as thunderboit.
without any attempt TO spring SEN
ation. the details OF a recent investi-
cation by postofiice inspectors and
secret service agents have been made
public, and on their face they seem to
Indicate that Mr.. Tillman has used his
influence as senator to induce the
government to compel a railroad cor
poratlon to reiinquish its control OF
land grants from the United States In
order that he and his family and his
secretary. ]. b. Knight. might profit
through the purchase OF some Of the
land. In addition to this. it is charged
That the senator has used his ranking
privilege In numerous Instances for
the conduct of his private business.
Heretofore Mr.. Tillman has been the
challenger At no time during his polit-
teal career has he lapsed into even
temporary obscurity. He IS so essen
TALLY man of public affairs, so vital
part of the business of legislation,
80 insistent participant In congress
sional activity of every description, so
unrestrained a critic Of public men and
measures, that his name is familiar
throughout the land, and his utter
ances and doings are Of real interest
to all men In view of his wide repu-
tation for personal integrity 1t is little
wonder that the outcome Is a matter
of universal moment.