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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
FICTITIOUS NOTE
BANKS SECURITY
u. Edward Collins Accused of
Deal Where Sum Was Bor-
r0wed on Bad Note

/. OAKLAND March Id. Edward Col
lins, former president OF the California
bank of this city and a member Of the
firm of William Collins & Sons. which
controlled the defunct Bank of Ven
tura, was accused today of completely
in deal by which $4,000 was borrowed
from the Ventura bank on q fictitious
promissory note.
The charges were made by H. F.
Gieschen in an answer to & suit for
$4,000 on an alleged promissory note
filed against him by Receiver James c.
DAILY of the Ventura bank.
Gieschen said in his answer that d.
Edward Collins approached him May 10,
1905, and asked a favor. Collins stated
that the firm of William Collins & Sons
wanted TO borrow $4,000. There was
$4,000 in the bank at Ventura, D. Ed
ward was quoted as saying, and the ar
rangements could be made TO the con-
venience of all concerned If Gieschen
would sign a dummy promissory note
for that amount. Then the firm would
take the money, file his note, and no
body would be the wiser, Collins was
signing the note. but said that he re-
ceived nothing of value for it, and
should not be held responsible.
Gieschen's note was found when the
bank went into receivership and suit
was commenced against him for its col
lection.
Receiver James P. Edoff of the Cali
fornia bank has dismissed his suit for
stock holders liabilities against C. w.
Kellogg, Mrs John Lafng, ]. S. Orchi-
son, James Rutherford and Susan
Young.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
CURTAIN FAILS TO RISE
ON "PLAYING TIE PONIES"
Max NJ. Dill Reported as Sud-
denly Taken III

OAKLAND. March 1.-Kolb and Dill
the German comedians. surprised thea
ter goers tonight by their failure to
pen their engagement at the Mac
donough theater in Playing the
Ponies" Tickets had been on sale for
a week and until within a few min
utes OF the: time for the curtain to
rise it was supposed that the per-
formance would take place.
Expecting 10 witness the opening
production of the burlesque many ticket
holders appeared at the Macdonough
for admission. Word: was given out
from the box Office that the house
would be dark tonight owing to the
sudden illness of Max VI. Dill
Kolb's absence at curtain time was
explained by the statement that he
mad received word of his associate's 8
illness. and had not come to the Mac
donough. II was said that Dill lately
was in hospital because of throat
trouble. a temporary recurrence of
which prevented his appearance to-
night.
Mrs Max Dill, living at 45I Central
avenue. Alameda, said she did not
know where the actor had gone, sup
posing that he was at the theafer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
WIFE CHASES RUNAWAY
SPOUSE IN CITY STREET
Captures Errant Husabnd and
LugS Him to Police

OAKLAND, March Mrs. J. J. Har-
rvs three weeks hunt for her husband
John ]. Harry. whom she accuses OF
deserting her. ended this evening with
a spectacular race in Broadway. The
woman caught a glimpse of the alleged
recreant husband a few blocks ahead of
her and gave chase
She reached Harry'S side and when
the husband saw his irate spouse he
broke into a canter. There was a
large crowd on the street. and Harry
lodged IN among them, pursued by the
excited woman. Several observers
thought the pursued man was a foot
pad and Joined in the race which
ended when the woman caught her
husband as he was crossing Broadway
Getting stTangle hold on Harry
collar the irate wife used a flu iitsu
trip, which put the husband on bis
back. For a. second the wife held him
pinned down, then she started leading
him TO the police station iufornnine =
Harry at the same time that she had
sworn out a warrant, which awaited
him.
Patrolman Sill had heard the comma
tion and reached the angry wife and
her captive husband. At her demand
ne arrested Harry. who was Iod dred
in the city jail for lack of bail He is
charged with failure to provide for
his family.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR EDWIN GOODAlL
Noted Pioneer in Shipping Cir
cles Laid to Rest in Noun
tain View Cemetery

OAKLAND. March Funeral serv-
ices over Edwin Goodall. founder OF the
shipping firm of GoodaII. Perkins & Co
and prominent in marine circles Tor
many years on the Pacific coast were
held this afternoon at o'clock AT the
GoodaiE residence. 1917 Jackson street.
Rev Charles r Brown. pastor OF the
First congregational church. ofieiatins-
Among those who attended the SerN-
ices were leaders in the large CONNER
cial and financial Affairs of the pay
cities Many beautiful floral tributes
were massed at the bier.
Those who served as pail bearers
were: ". F. Whittier, ]. B. StetSon'
John +. Merrill. A Schilling. Martin ".
Kales. George W. Towie. H H Noble.
William Sankey. sam Bell Mckee,
Frank owen. George d. Greenwood and
Harry J. Knowles
Representatives OF the ClaremOnI
country club. OF which GOOdan was the
first president; OF the Pacific Union
club of San Francisco and OF his busl-
ness associates. were present The re-
mains were incinerated. the ashes being
taken for final resting place in Noun
tain View cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
TWO MONTHS BRIDE
COMMITS SUICIDE
Mrs. Mary E. Amiss Ends Own
Life by Inhaiing Gas After
Writing Farewell Note

OAKLAND, March Wrapping a
portiere around her head and placing
the end OF. gas tube in her mouth
Mrs. Mary E. Amiss. "a years old, a
bride OF two months, ended her life at
noon today in the kitchen Of apart
ments occupied by her husband and
herself at 541 Nineteenth street Her
apparent motive was grief over the
death Of baby by former marriage,
according to. a note she left on a table
in her, bedroom. It was found az
1910 o'clock by the husband. Charlie es
Il. Aniss. one. of the proprietors of a
cigar store at SOS Broadway.
The. note. written in pencil, was:
Noble: Have me cremated and bury
my ashes in the .babys. grave. 1 am
going 10 see. my baby. Goodby. L am
going TO sleep TO wake up in heaven.
Noble was nickname by which
she often addressed her husband. The
baby for whom she grieved died at
Los Angeles, where she was married
TO the cigar dealer in January.
After the wedding the Arnisses came
10 Oakland and took apartments at 541
Nineteenth street. The husband says
their life was happy, and he believed
Mrs. Amiss had ceased TO mourn for
the dead child.
Mrs. Amiss before her second mar
riage was named Bandon. She was a
native OF Missouri. where she lived
until she came TO the west
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
POUND MASTER RETAINS
JOB DESPITE CHARGES
Elmhurst Official Proves He
Kept Within Law

OAKLAND, March 1.-TheoreticalIy
the position of pound master at Elm
hurst will not yield living expenses to
the incumbent. The fact that G. A.
Rolf is making his living was cited as
a reason why he should be removed by
the board of supervisors by protesta nts
VINO appeared with various tales of
woe. Rolf, however, saved his posi-
tion.
The protestants alleged that Rolf
had active cooperation from his
youthful son in rounding up business
for his. pound The boy was said to
have lifted" cows which were being
peaceably led through the streets by
other boys and afterward the cows had
to be redeemed from the pound at a
considerable expense.
Goats and horses also were deprived
OF their liberty, according to the com
plant Reading of the ordinances gov
erning pounds and pound masters
showed that Rolf acted within the law.
Rom was arrested at a Broadway
hardware store this afternoon for car
rying a concealed weapon. He wore a
Rolf declared that his enemies caused
his arrest. Rolf alleged that it was
due to the Vaccinations of these on
posers that he was hailed before the
board of supervisors this morning TO
face charges of misconduct. DESPITE
his explanations he was compelled to
give bail in SO and will be Obliged TO
answer the charge in the police court
tomorrow His Office does not give
him the privilege of wearing firearms
without a permit.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
LIQUOR LICENSES
COME UP TOMORROW
Movement Against Saloons Has
Started a Bitter Fight
in Kentf1eld

SAN RAFAEL. March For the
third time proponents and. opponents
OF saloons at KentfeId will lock horns
before the supervisors when the Pc
tition Of John Ferries for a liquor
license comes UP for final settlement
tomorrow afternoon.
The matter has been hanging fire
since December. when Ferris asked for
his license renewal. From the outset
he was met by determined opposition
on the part of the anti-saloon element,
which came before the county,s gov
erning body with a petition of 200 pro-
testing residents. AS no charge of
misconduct on the part Of Ferris was
made in the petition, the supervisors
decided to lay the matter over until the
January board meeting.
Meanwhile the saIoonmen circulated
another petition, which was signed by
l19 residents, asking that the IL
eense be acted on favorably. AS the
result the renewal was deferred an
other month. while the district attor-
ney and Supervisor Michael Burke made
an investigation, TO discover how many
signers were bona fide property owners
and electors. Tomorrow the result OF
their inquiries will be made public and
the matter Will be decided.
1t is understood that all but two of
the supervisors are piqued against the
anti -saloonmen because OF a circular in
which it was charged that the govern
ing body was acting in bad faith and
doing politics.
The anti-saIoon people say that the
majority of the residents in and about
Kentfeld do not want three liquor
houses in the vicinity of their homes
and schools. and that they are in the
majority and therefore: their wishes
should be considered, The examina-
ton of the names on the two petitions
TO discover just how. many signers are
electors in the affected district has
simmered the respective petitions down
from 319 names to 80 against and 81
for the license renewal
William Kent is. heading the move
ment against the saloons. and James
Coehrane IS the anti-saloon peoples at
torney. Attorney James Keys Will act
for Ferris.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
Purchases Fulletta for Cup
Pony Races

With a.. view to the winning OF the
Spreckels cup at the pony races to be
given at Coronado beach this month,
day purchased from H G. Bedwell for
$4,000 the year old horse Fulletta,
winner of II races during the progress
Of the present Emeryville race meeting.
Fulletta is a year old, by Mirthful-
Eta, and has easily proved himself the
most consistent horse in training in
California this winter. He has won at
all distances from a mile up to a mile
and a quarter, and his most bic
feat, as well as his most. recent, was a
decisive victory over T. H. Williams
crack colt Firestone in the Stanhope
handicap last Wednesday. Since he first
began TO exhibit good FORM in the lat
out Of the money, although he has
started 19 times This is q record
which has caused him TO be known to
local racegoers as the iron horse.
q year old, but went amiss In the in
tervening seasons and not until this
winter was he regarded as of anything
at that Bedwell claimed him out of a
selling race from H. w, Hoag & Co.
last winter and the horse subsequently
ran so poorly for him that he yaiply
tried to sell him for the proverbial song
at the close of the Seattle meeting last
summer The purse winnings OF the
horse this winter have amounted to
81 800 and Redwell has, in addition, won
a large amount on him in wagers.
In his racing equipment the horse
stands about II hands inches in
height, but his new owner has no fear
that he will be unable to scale down
to the pony measurement of IA hands
inches. If the horse is successful in
qualifying as TO height 1t would seem
that there is little chance of beating
him in the Spreckels cup contest, as he
will greatly outclass his field He has
shown himself to be an extra good
weight packer, and the distance of the
race, mile and quarter, will exactly
suit him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
fX-CITY OFFICIALS
ACCUSED OF GRAFT
Eikerenkotter Brothers Of Red
wood City Are Under
Investigation

REDWOOD CITY. March Echoes OF
the county's graft trials crept into the
meeting of the board of supervisors to-
day when Chairman P. H McEvoy re-
quested every member TO give his entire
attention to the reading of the minutes
in order that there might be no ques-
tion in the future as 10 ANYTHING beipg
omitted. Supervisor Blackburn, one of
the accused officials interrupted with
the statement. That admonition applies
to the clerk as we'll"
The Eikerenkotter brothers, Al. ex-
superintendent of the poor farm. and
Julius Caesar. ex-supervisor OF the first
district. broke into the IimeIight again
by means of complaints presented TO
the supervisors. John F. Ford. poor
farm superintendent. reported that OF
II iron beds recently ordered during the
Eikerenkotter regime only 10 were at
the institution. while OF the January
invoice OF groceries. which was deliv-
cred shortly before the ex-superintend-
ent left. sack OF sugar and one OF rice
has disappeared. as well as a washing
machine. Al Eikerenkotters disposal
or placing Of these articles viii be Wig
orously inquired into by the poor farm
committee.
His brother. Julius Caesar. is in for a
bundle of trouble backed by his former
constituents. They wish to know why
a road was changed In the bay shore
district, to their great disadvantage and
to the help OF the Southern Pacific. A
far more serious matter was presented
in an order OF an alternative writ Of
mandate and Injunction issued against
the supervisors. Auditor W. H Under
hill and Treasurer p. P. Chamberlain
Previous TO the last election Eikeren-
kotter put a large force OF his constitu-
ents at work on the county roads. pro-
curing his rock from the E. B. & A. L.
Stone company. the bill amounting TO
s2.551-52- Eikerenkotter was defeated
for reelection by jim Casey, who. act
Ing on the advice of the grand jury. re-
fuses to approve the bills incurred by
his successor. who ran the first district
from $4,000 20 $3.50 in debt.
The Injunction restrains the present
county officials from making any nav
ment ont OF the road fund until the
hearing on their complaint and infunc
ton. watch has been set by Judge Buck
for March %.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
SEISMOGRAPH KEEPS TAB
ON VISIT OF BURGLARS
Instrument Shows Thieves En-
tered School at 4:30 O'clock

BERKELEY, March IA seismo-
graph as a burglar alarm is the latest
thing in police annals. The instrument
at the Berkeley high school used in
experiments in the physical eography
laboratory told Of the entrance Of bur
glars in the building at 4.3O O'clock
yesterday afternoon, and had il been
attached TO a gong would have sounded
the alarm at the police station.
That the culprits We're not captured
was because there was no one in the
building at the time TO answer the
summons OF the instrument. They did
not make their departure, however, be-
fore every room in the high school at
Grove street and Allston way was
thoroughly ransacked. 1t is the opin-
Son OF the police that boys are respon-
slble for the burglary. The monthly
report cards were supposed to be the
object of their search and some of these
were overhauled. The school aufhori-
ties, however, scon at this theory and
declare that tramps were the real cuI-
prits and that thievery in the high
school has been eliminated, as a result
Of the recent expose.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
EAGLES ATTEND THE
SHOW IN A BODY
Members of Two Aeries Enjoy
Party at Orpheum

OAKLAND, March 1-Tonight was
Eagles night at the orpheum. and the
members of Oakland aerie No. and
Alameda aerie No. 1916 attended the
performance in body The theater
party was held under the auspices Of
the drum corps of the two aeries.
The officers of the two organizations
are: Oakland No. 7, drum corps-F. W.
Slavin, president and drum major: J. II.
Marten, secretary: Charles Ohme, treas
urer: Fred Kirkaldie, first sergeant; A
II. Costa, second sergeant: Z. J. Weber
third sergeant; J. Munzo. first corporal;
j. Donovan. second corporal; H. NJ
Bridges, third corporal.
Alameda No. 1916, drum corps-A. J.
Schlagle. president; Percy Forsyth, re-
cording secretary; David Wilson, finan-
cial secretary-treaSurer; William R.
Connors, first sergeant; Frank Harvey,
second sergeant
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
Connolly and Miller Sign
For Marathon


Con Connolly, the Irish long distance
runner, ands George B. Miller, the man
who beat Soldier King in the sensa-
tional race last month. were signed
last night by Tim McGrath TO compete
over the regulation Marathon course
at the Coliseum on the night of Mon
day, March Is.
McGrath says that he has the sigma
lures of both men. together with their
forfeits. and will make his arrange
ments for promoting the race after the
New York and Chicago ideas.
These men should put up a great
exhibition of speed and endurance over
the long route. Connolly has long
been looked upon as the champion dis
tance man OF the Pacific coast Miller
demonstrated his ability by beating
King so decisively in the first profess
sioHal Marathon that this city has ever
known.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
VALUABLE OAKLAND
PROPERTY IS SOLD
Lavensen 6 CapweIl Now Com
troll Desirable Area

OAKLAND. March 1-W. ]. Lay
nance sold his recently acquired title
in the vacant property fronting IN
Broadway north of the Albany block
to A s. Lavensen today. Laymance
got possession Of half the property by
an agreement reached lasts week with
H. c. Capwell. Frank Bacon being the
original holder Bacon had agreed to
sell. but the deal was held up for sew
eral years. ostensibIy through con-
fiict of agreements held by Laymance
and Capwell.
Their subsequent understanding gave
each a; Broadway frontage. a frontage
in Fifteenth street and frontages In
Franklin street northo of Fifteenth.
Laymance rights were transferred 10
Lavensen today by a deed filed with
the county recorder.
Layensen being Capwelrs business
Dartner the deed assures 10 that firm
the exclusive right to the most valu-
able piece of unimproved property in
the downtown district. CapweH and
Lavensen said that they. had not per-
fected plans for the disposition OF the
area secured.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
Old Football Stars Want
Old Game Again


To discuss the advisability Of re-
storing the old American intercolle-
giate game of football to Stanford and
University OF California will be the
purpose of a meeting tof be called by
the members of the old guard at the
Olympic club this evening.
The meeting. which will be headed
by such great old stars as Billy Reid OF
Harvard. Ben Bibbfe of the same col
Iege, Frank Simpson, George Middle
ton and others, is open to all football
adherents and should prove very in
teresting.
1t is the purpose of the men behind
the new movement TO form an associa-
tiOn to investigate the football situa-
tion thoroughly and bring in a report
at a future date. Both the Rugby adj
mirers and the followers of the old
game Will be given a hearing and a
chance to express their views and opin-
ions.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
NEGRO TERRIFYING
WOMEN AT ALAMEDA
Police Are Looking for Sunday
Night PrOwIer

ALAMEDA. March 1.-Two reports OF
8 negro terrifying women have come
TO the ears Of the police and an effort
is being made to locate the man. The
frst offense was committed early Sun
day night As Mrs. J. S. Mcdowell
was approa ching her home, 30o1 Lin
= shadow and followed her Mrs. Nc
Doweu fed and was pursued by the
man. She succeeded IN reaching her
horoe ahead Of him. and sank exhausted
rnon a lounge. The negro fed.
Later Mrs. Bert Fisher, wife Of Coun-
Gilman Fisher, was terrified by a man
So 1nened a window and shouted 10
hirn. whereupon he fed into the dark
ness = -. .,.,,<+. -.
Mrs Fisher was not certain Wheln,er
- -,,an was a negro or not. but the
--oifre suspect that lie was the same
1,er nan who earlier IN the evening terrl-
6ed Mrs. Mcdowell.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
WOMAN MISSIONARY
IN ORIENT 20 YEARS
Returns to America for First
Time and Plans Short Visit

BERKELEY. March Miss Eliza
beth Russell, a missionary. who re-
turned from the orient Saturday on the
steamer Korea. tOuched her native land
for the first time since her departure
% years ago.
IN her field Of effort she was parGcu-
Gakko school OF Nagasaki and OF the
OmuTa OrDhandge OF the same city.
Miss Russell IS q guest OF Mrs. 1. =,
Yer Mehr OF 2617 Derby street. and ex-
poets TO return 20 Japan after a visit
here. During her missionary work IN
Japan she has been representative
for the Women s foreign missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
HARRY LEACH RECEIVES
HONORS AT WASHINGTON
OakIand\Man Wins Bachelor of
Laws Degree

OAKLAND. March 1.-Word has been
received by his relatives in Oakland
that Harry Leach. younger son OF
Frank A. Leach. director Of United
States mints, has won the degree of
bachelor of laws at George Washing
ton university. Washington. D. C. This
occurred at the annual convocatfon on
Washington's birthday of the uniyer-
sity when President Roosevelt. Gov
ernor Hughes and Bishop Harding re-
ceived degrees of doctor of Jaws
Leach has been admitted to practice
his profession in the appellate and
supreme courts OF the district of 60
lumbia, after passing extremely severe
examinations.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02

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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-02
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