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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-03
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Governor Patterson OF Tennessee,
Will Not be Called as a
Witness.
STATE COUNSEL DECIDES
Defense Rests Case, But Announces II
Will Be Governed by What Pros
ecution Does.

Nashville, Tenn, March 3.-Attor-
neys for the state in the Cooper-Sharp
trial decided definitely today to not
recall Governor Patterson for cross
ed after rather stormy session which
lasted several hours.
Defense Rests Case.
Nashville, March 3.-The defense
the trial of Colonel D. B. and Robin
]. Cooper and John D. Sharp for the
Staying of former United States Sem
ator h. w. Carmack. That is, it rested
with reservations. In making the an
inouncement, Attorney Anderson of
counsel for the defense specifically
stated that should the state cross-ex.
anime any of the defense's witnesses
not heretofore put upon the grill the
defense would reserve the right to in
troduce new witnesses on any new is
sues which might develop.
AdjOurns TIL Thursday.
A moment later Attorney General
McCarn for the state asked an ad
journment to 9 "a. m. Thursday in or
der that absent witnesses might be
brought on. He stated that he would
probably recall some of the state:
witnesses for cross-examination or
Thursday. but would call them befor,
/ he began his case in rebuttal. This i:
taken to mean that the defense the
will reopen its case in chief.
| The testimony yesterday was yer!
technical. DR.. Glasgow was recalled
to describe again the wounds on Sen
ator Carmack's body DR.. Duncan Ev,
was then called to say whether or no
the wounds described by DR.. Glasgow
would have been instantly fatal. HI
said they would.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
NEWS OF OAKLAND BERKEEY sANIEADRO
FINE PROGRAM FOR
MEMORIAL CONCERT
Seats Provided for 5000 Per-
sons in Piedmont Park
Saturday Night

OAKLAND. May 2S.-Thousan are
expecting to hear the memorial concert
which will be given Saturday even
ing by the famous Third United States
artillery band at the beautiful Eucalyp-
tus amphitheater in Piedmont park.
Patriotic airs, with medley of cias-
steal numbers, interspersed with popu-
lar selections, comprise the program
which Bandmas ster Putz has arranged.
Besides there will be vocal solos by
Miss Lydia Sturtevant, contralto, with
Miss Sue Chamberlin as accompanist.
That this program viii prove unusu-
ally attractive is assured, in view of
the splendid success of the band last
year at the Greek theater in Berkeley.
The arrangements for handling large
attendance are perfect. Full protec-
tion from the wind has been fixed in
the adopting of the natural conform
alton of this sfnphitheater Seats for
5000 persons have been provided.
Special car service to the park has
been arranged. so that there will be
convenient traffic accommodations for
the attendants at the concert
This affair is one of the most ambi-
tious of the season. The program will
run for about two hours. Among the
concluding numbers will be the>famous
military descriptive composition. The
Ambusca.1e." a fantasie depicting the
military experience described by the
title The complete program is as
follows:
Patriotic airs Of America
March Caesars Triumphal Mitchell
Overture Poet and Peasant. Won Suppe
Intermezzo. In Springtme' Brooks
Grand selection, rMehstofele" Bolto
Vocal solos by Miss Lydia Sturteysnt,
tralfo Piano aecompanist, Miss Sue
Chamberlin.
.The Omnipotent Schubert
Don Juan's Serenade Tschaikowsky
Selection of Remicks popular songs Eampe
Patrol .,The Blue and the Gray Dalbey
Finale aud sextet. 'Lucia di Lammermoor' =
e.............. Donizetti
Selection. When Johnny Comes Marching
Home NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Edwards
Grand descriptive military fantasie, The AM
buscade" ....-.-..--.,. Iaurendead
Synopsis-The calm of nature; the attacking
party moving 70 cover; the gradual ap-
proaeh of the enemy; the attack; the
light and pursuit.
'The Star Spangeld Banner.p
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
BASKETS EXHIBIT
INDIANS SYMBOLS
DR.. George Wharton James Ex=
plains Meaning of Weavers
to Adelphian Club

ALAMEDA, May 2S.-George Whar-
ton James, the eminent authority on
Indian lore and industry, was the guest
of the Adelphian club this afternoon
During the day DIR. James delivered a
remarkable address on Indian basketry
pointing out the wonderful conceptions
of the weayers, who used the crude yet
marpelousIy expressive symbols from
nature in their weavings to express
their simple ideas.
Dr. James related many OF the In
dian myths and legends. their super
stitions and forms of thought, as they
were given expression in the handi-
work of the basket makers
Mrs. Anne ". Brigham, the gifted
lens artist has asked a number of
friends to be her guests in Oakland
Tuesday evening to meet DR. James.
Mrs. Brigham intends TO leave early
IN June on a camping trip IN the vi
cinity Of Shasta. where she Is planning
10 do considerable serious work during
the summer months. Recently this
talented Oakland woman was awarded
a bronze medal by one OF the English
camera clubs and she was the only
western artist invited 70 show studies
at the international exhibition al Dres-
den
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
PAIMANTEER GAVE
PROPERTY TO WIFE
Attorneys for Estate Deny That
Any Securities or Assets
Are Missing


OAKLAND May 2S.-That the estate
of the late William G. Palmanteer.
former president. of the Central bank.
may not amount to much more than
s25O.000 instead of $3.50. GEO, as was
estimated al the time of his death last
March. is due partly to the fact that
PaImanteer had given his wife much
property in his lifetime and partly to
the, fact that the popular estimate of
the bankers wealth was excessive. 1t
is not believed by Fitzgerald & Alb
bott. attorneys for the estate. that any
securities or assets. are missing. in spite
of talk TO that effect
Palmanteer had some shares of bank
stock that We're not found in his safe
deposit box. Mrs. Palmanteer said that
he had an insurance policy for a large
amount besides The stock was found
in his desk. The insurance policy had
been SURRENDERED
What Palmanteer's estate is worth is
largely a matter of conjecture at pres
ent. The personal property is worth
about $4,000. But besides this he had
undivided interests in valuable realty.
Attorney Fitzgerald said that it was
Impossible to make any estimate at
present. That it is worth upward of
s15O,000 is probable.
Palmanteer decided property to his
wife many years before his death. and
she was Independently wealthy when
he died, having fortune of about
$4,000
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
NO "PULL" TO AVAIL
IN SELECTING Men
Mayor Elect of Berkeley and
Council to Select Only Com
petent Officials

BERKELEY. May 2S.-That the ut
most attempt at fairness viii be made
by the mayor and council in selecting
men for office under the new town
charter is evidenced by the statement
made today by Mayor elect Beverly l..
Hodghead, acting as a spokesman for
the council Ability to execute the
pull" or services rendered during cleo
tfon. he said, would be the criterion of
selection OF the men TO execute the
orders of the council
The statement set at rest the rumors
which have been circulated in Berkeley
by the "old push" and their organs,
which have sought to discredit the
good government officers. Under the
new charter the mayor and the coun-
ell viii have large appointive powers,
for with the exception of the auditor.
every Office holder will be selected by
the four commissioners and mayor
They include the city clerk. treas
urer, tax collector. assessor. chief of
police, fire marshal. superintendent of
streets, health officer, city attorney.
who now draw salaries. and health
board, civil service commission, play
grounds commission. park commission,
civic art commission and commission
of public charities
Mayor elect Hodghead in his state
ment SAYS.
The members of the council. with the
exception OF Mr.. Norton. who is IN the east
dined with me Tuesday evening. We had an
opportunity TO exchange views number of
subjects which viii ne required consider
and on the policy in reference TO the NATTER Of
making appointments TO office. ! authorized
To say that it VAS the sense of the members
present that we should adhere strictly to the pro-
vision of the charter and make all appointments
without regard 10 political affiliations services
Usually there are many more applicants for
places than there positions 70 be filed, and
those who fail of appointment. well as their
friends and advocates. disappointed. and the
administration IS handicapped BY their opposition
We hope TO avoid this difficulty.
We would not be understood failing 10 ap
preeiaIe fully the untiring efforts Of many of our
citizens of Berkeley IN our behalf at the recent
election but do not attribute their activity
10 selfish motives. On the other hand we believe
that those who We're among the most active are
among those who the least interested from
motives of personal gain.
When the proper time arrives shall endeayor
10 select persons who. after fun conference of
the members Of the council. seem to us to be
best adapted for the particular work.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AND Y. NJ. |. WILL PLAY
Baseball Game for Benefit of ST.
Joseph's Home

OAKLAND. May 2S.-Baseban mines
from Oakland council No. 7S4. knights
of Columbus. and Ignatian council No.
%, Young Mems institute. will play
baseball Sunday afternoon at F'reeman n S
park. Sixty sixth street and San Pablo
avenue, for the benefit of st. Joseph's
home for deaf mutes.
Those interested expect a large at
tendance, as the purpose of the game is
to raise funds for one of Oakland's
most worthy philanthropies. The en-
tire proceeds viii be turned over 10
the home. The teams will line up as
follows:
Ignatian council No. 80, Young Mems Institute
r. ID. Blake, manager-Pitcher. g. Englefeid:
first base, J. Cafney; second base J. Smith,
third base. +. Hubber: catcher. j. MartineIi
captain: left field, +. Laberge; right field f.
Burns: center field. J. Touhey; shortstop- f.
Skelly: substitute, W. Boyle.
Oakland council Ne. 7s4, knights of Columbus
+. J.. MCCLELLAN. manager Pitcher. J. Flynn:
first base. T. Scott; second base. c. r. Afulgrew
teaptaiD): third base. J. Martinez: catcher C.
Hurst; left field. f. Hurd: right field W Mar.
tinez; ceAter field. w. McGrath: shortstop. T.
Rowe; substitute, W. Drake.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
NEW TEMPLE BUH DING
BY LINERMORE MASONS
Cornerstone Laid by Grand
Master Oscar LawIer

LIVEBMORE. Nay 2S.-The corner
stone of the new Masonic temple here
was laid this morning by the grand
lodge. headed by oscar Lawler. granG
master. and Thomas J. Baker. grand
lecturer. Thefbuilding is being erect
ed by the Masonic hall association and
ErhI cost including the price of the
lot S27. .000. Mosaic lodge. +, & A. NJ
and The local chapter Of the Eastern
star VIII occupy the lOdger0oms ex-
cIusively. The officers Of the lodge
are:
Worshipful master. C. F. Mess: sec
IetarE. Z r. Bradg' senior warden,
James " Clarke, treasurer. George z.
kennedy. senior deacon. ". i. John
son: junior deacon, ), - wilson: mar
A. l. Henry and 2. H Mckdcar. tyler.
George Bruins
The building committee IS composed
Of " H Wright. r. r. Fassett and
j. o. McKown.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
SCOTS TO GATHER
IN ANNUAL OUTING
CaIedonian Club Will Enjoy Pic
mic and Games at Shell Mound
Monday Next

Scotch and irish games NYn enliven
the forty-third annual gathering of
the Caledonian club of this city at
Shell Mound park Monday next. There
will be prizes for the men. the lads.
and the lasses appearing in the best
Highland costumes.
The highland reel, the highland fling.
the sword dance, reel o. Tuloch, Irish
hornpipe and jig are events for the
men and women, while the men will
toss the caber and compete in various
field and track events~
An interesting feature will be the
bagpipe playing contest for the Nc
GiKray medal, worth $3.50 In the diff
ferent events there are medals for the
amateurs and cash prizes for the pro-
fessionals.
Much interest is being taken in the
mile relay race for the Caledonian club
annual trophy. This event was won
last year by the Lowet high school
team over the Olympic team.
The officers of the Caledonian club
are as follows.
James A. Macdonald. chief James H. Duncan.
first chieftain; F. F. Finlay. treasurer; Charles
cial secretary; DR.. ]. A. j.. Macdonald. physi-
clan: William Rae, r. II. Cochrane, j. A. Reid.
R. Huddleston and J. NJ. Macpherson. directors.
The games committee is composed Of:
James II. Macdonald James II. Duncan. F. F.
Finlay G. Macdonald s. McGregor, DR.. J. A. J.,
Macdonald Andrew Harper. D. r. Campbell. T.
r. Cochrane d. D. McRae, X, J. Macdonald,
T. w Munroe. l.. Morrison. William Hunt ID.
X. Mcneil Jr.. Angus Mcleod and W. VI.
Christie
The finance committee is composed Of:
J. F. Macdonald. D. Montgomery and NJ. $.
Morrison.
The property committee consists of:
A. ]. Mqcdonald, NJ p. Forbes and Hugh
Macdonald
on the literary committee are:
James H. Duncan. r. W. Mnnroe w. p
Grant. r. l. Mantaeh, D. Campbell. d. II.
Finne ana j. A. Reid.
Following is the reception committee:
James h Duncan chairman, j. a Macdon-
aid Colin IL How'd Angus Mcleod D. r. Me-
riston.s William Urquhart, Andrew McNair, J.
A. Mcleod, s. McGregor. D. ] Mcfarland,
Me(;iiyray William Nieol John Reid. A. NJ
Macpherson D. d. MeRae J. NJ Duncan
Richard Cratic John Mciaren. Captain D. Me-
KecInie F. II Finlay, ]. W. Cameron VIII
lam Mitebcll Donald Mowat James Sinclair
i Cohen. James McNab, Hugh Fraser.
The officials of the games Monday
will be as follows:
Judges of games John +. Macpherson (chair-
mani John F. Macdonald. William Beckett
John L Kidd George Macdonald. M.S Nor
rison W p Grant. George w Patterson. John
NJ. Spence. George Dow, r. d. Finlay. John
H. Sparkle, james Ipwden George Harris,
Austin d Macdonald, John W. King. Angus
starter Of raccs-Peter Mcintyre. Assistant
official handicapper-Walte NJ Christie.
Club piper-Ja ames Lemon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
SANTA CLARA FLORAL.
FESTIVAL is CLOSED
Many Pretty Features Arranged
by Woman's Club
Especial Dispatch to The CALI

lSPecldt Olspdfch to ne CALI
SANTA CLARA. May 2S-The floral
festival under the auspices of the
woman's club Of Santa Clara was
brought to a close this evening in
Mission park. 1t was one of the most
successful events in the history of the
valley town. The proceeds of the fes-
tival Will be used in the erection of a
large fountain in the town park.
The town presented a beautiful pic
ture tonight, and the throng of visitors
were entertained by the club. Myriads
of Illuminated Japanese lanterns were
artistically strung throughout the
pleasure grounds The booths were in
charge of a beyy of the towns fairest
lassies, who went among the crowds
selling various articles to help the
cause along. and their efforts MET with
abundant rewards
A Maypole dance was given by "a of
Santa Clara's daughters. Miss Fran
ces killan was crowned the queen of
May. The members OF the Eastern Star
scored a hit in their Japanese lantern
drill. There We're Is in the company
st. Josephs cadet band of San Jose
gave an open air concert in the park
The affair was q grand success and
Mrs A. Z. Osborne, president of the
womans club. is the recipient of many
con ngratulations
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
CONDUCTORS WIFE
STAYSOUTO' NIGHT
Husband Also Accuses Her of
Threatening to Poison
Their Child

OAKLAND, May 2S.-That his wife
Flora threatened TO poison their child
is one OF the allegations Of cruelty
made By A. A. Curtis. soHthern Pa
cine freight conductor. in a suit for
divorce that she brought against him
today She did put poison in the
whisky of one Of her mothers lodges.
Curtis says, and made him very i'll. He
accuses her of staying out all night.
and going To san Francisco on those
oecasioPs with other men, while he was
bsent from home.
Mrs. Ella Clark. who sued her hus-
band William for divorce today, re-
e.ted "a tale OF cruelty on his part one
chapter 81 which told of her having to
walk the streets all night with her
daughter and sister. Clark having
driven them out of their home % Thir-
teeuth avenue. she also said that he
teat her in the face with his fist.
Mrs Mary r. Burtchaeu. wife of
Gearge T. BurtehaelL a prominent
plumbing contractor showed today
Lla- she intends 10 fight the divorce
suit that he brought against her on
Ile ground Of cruelty Mrs. -Burtchaell
fIod motion for alimony. costs and
.euusel fees. in which she alleged that
She believed thar she had a good de-
-luse against his suit She asked the
court 10 allow her $3.50 for her attor-
neys. s100 for costs and 500 month
Gmonv pending the trial of the action.
Auna n Holland narrowly missed
being hit in the head by a lighted
lamp. she declared in a divorce com
p.aut THAI she fled today against
5ohn j. Holland Of Berkeley.
The following new suits for divorce
We're begun today: Louisa c. Burns
against William T. Burns. habitual in
temperance and neglect: Joseph J.
webb against Blanche Webb. cruelty;
I-lizabe J. Morrison against Hiram l.
Morrison. cruelty.
After Terese Littlefeld had pawned
1er sealskin cloak and her husband had
helped himself TO her diamond ring to
pay his debts. and when he had failed
TO provide FOR her support for a year she
grew tired OF existence with him and
sued for divorce. George Littlefeld,
the husband. is craftsman She was
granted an iuterlocutOry decree today.
Mabel Alderman, secured a final de-
cree Of divorce against George Acker-
Ilau for cruelty.
AIRS. Slasht was granted an inter
locutory decree against samuel Slaght
on the geound Of desertion-
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
WILL STREW FLOWERS
WHERE SLEEP THE DEAD
Program for Memorial Day OBJ
servaHce in Oakland
OAKLAND. May 2S.-Monday VIII !

OAKLAND. May 2S.-Monday VIII be
Kept as legal holiday observ-
ance Of Memorial day The public
schools VIII be closed. as well as other
Dublfc Offices. The program is com
Tlete for the exercises which viii take
place ar the cemeteries.
The Grand Army ~ the Republic
committee has requested that flowers
for decorating the graves be delivered
~ the fol low ing schools not later than
$50 O'Clock Monday morning. Durant
Cale Piedmont. Lafayette. Grand and
Lincoln.
Mayor Frank X Mott viii be chair
man 81 the % ~ The exercises which
wf3l be lfeld ~ the G A. r. plot in
Mountain View cemetery. In addition
10 the program there Catholic 0rgani-
zarions viii have charge Of the hOnors
o. be paid the dead in St Mary's Gene
rprN
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
SHUBERTS MAKE DEAL
FOR BOOKING SHOWS
Inter-Mounfain Circuit to ffan-
die New York Productions
m
Especial Dispatch 70 The CALI

u
NEW YORK, May 2s.-contracts were
signed yesterday between J. J. Shubert
and A. r.. Pelton and i. c. Shutter, rep
resenting the Inter Mountain theatrical
circuit. by which the Shuberts will book
all their productions next season, and
those of their allies, in the 100 theaters
controlled by this circuit
The Inter- Mountain circuit has its
main office in Denver, and embraces
about 100 theaters in the. cities of New
Mexico Arizona. Colorado, Idaho. Me-
vada, wyoming, Montana, Utah and Cal
ifornia. The circuit was % theaters
IN Utah alone, Il in Arizona. II in Idaho
and il in Nevada.
The Shuberts are now able to book
attractions to the coast by two diff
from Denver through New Mexico
Arizona and California. or from Denver
to salt Lake city. where the Grand is
available. and thence directly to San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
APPOINTMENTS TO THE
OAKLAND POLICE FORCE
Promotions Made and New Men
Given Stars

OAKLAND. Nay 2s.-The board of
police and fire commissioners made
the following appointments today. ali
effective July ];
B. Curran, A. J. Schmidt and A 2.
Stebblns promoted 10 regular patrol
men. c. C. Peasants. :. r. Y. Nav.
George * Green. J. +. McCumber and
E Forrest. appointed regular pa
rrolmen. J. A. Riley. acting regular.
licp FentOn Thompson. temporarily re-
tired John H. Carter. acting regular.
Vice r. T. Hynes. temporarily retired:
W. H. Jordan and James J. Chamber
lain. specials 10 be detailed IS substf-
tu1eS
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
DELAY CAUSED BY
DEATH OF OFFICER
Proposed Oakland Bond Issue
Will Be Ready Soon for
Submission to Voters

OAKLAND. May 2s.-DeIay in pre-
pairing details for submission of Bond
issue project for further public i'm
provements has been explained by
Mayor Mott as due to the unexpected
and untimely death of the late City
Attorney John E. McElroy shortly be-
for the time for him to take up the
work of his new term of office.
1t had been planned that the election
should be held in May, but that was
impossible. McElroy's successor. City
Attorney John w. Stetson. found him
self confronted with q mass of work.
the details of which he was compelled
TO become closely acquainted with in
order to meet the demand for early
submission of the bond plan.
The mayor. together with other mem
hers of the board of public works and
the city councilmen, viii be ready. it is
expected to go forward soon with the
work Of putting into shape the mani
fold details of the plan Most i'm
portant on the list is the harbor front
Improvement.
Included will be the plans for new
city hall, for more school buildings. for
garbage incinerators, for additional
park sites.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION
AT SAN LEANDRO TO-DAY
Proposition to Raise 100000 for
New Building

SAN LEANDRo, May 2ss An election
viii be held Saturday on the question
Of bond issue for $4,000 for the
erection of modern public school
building. Tentative plans cali for a
II room building of two stories. to be
constructed of hreproof material on
the present site of the school. which
has been in service for 20 years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
COMPLETE PLANS FOR
OUTDOOR VAUDEVILLE
Pretty Features for the Kent
field Stadium Benefit
[ [Special Disp0ieh 10 The Call

KENTFTELD. May es--An is in
readiness Tor the outdoor vaudeville
entertainment TO be given tomorrow
night at Kentdeld FOR the benefit Of
rhe stadium which Mrs. Adeline Kent
presented 10 the citizens Of Marin
county last year
IS Morkmen TO-DAY completed strlnging
the Japanese lanterns from the depot
10 the grounds. where a temporary
stage has been erected and seats COM
strucred on the hillsides fronting the
stage
-FoIlow the lanterns" is all that
those attending the unique benefit viii
have to do
There has been q large sale of seats,
md those managing the affair . re san
euine as 10 the success Of the enter
IA inmenL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
HaskeII dives Bonds

MITSKOGEE. Okla. May 2S.-Gover-
nor Haskell and the five others indicted
With him for alleged town lot frauds
arrived here today and gave bonds be-
ernor Haskell's attorney announced To-
day that they would prepare motions
10 quash the indictments on the ground
of improper influence, alleged to have
been brought TO bear by the govern
ment attorneys and secret service men
on jurors and witnesses.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
HASKELL'S INDICTMENT
PLEASES WICKERSHAM
Attorney General Wires Con-
gratuIations to Prosecutors

WASHINGTON, May 2S-Attornev
General Wickersham today sent tele-
gram of congratulation 70 United
States Attorney Gregg and Special As
sistant Rush at Tulsa. Okla, upon their
success under adverse cnditions in Sc
curing indictments against Governor
Haskell and others charged with fraud
in the Muskogee town Lot Cases
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29
Read Thls

To rent your rooms place a want ad
in The Call. Phone Kearny 8s. or ad-.
dress Want Ad Dept. The Call. and a
representative will be out to see Won.
1t means money to you.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29

Take an outing on the Ocean Shore
eiiway and enjoy the beautiful
Aches and grand scenery. Train serf-
vice TO Tunitas Glen (36 miles from San
E'rancisco). connect with stage for san
GreEbrio, PescaderO and Pebble Beach.
For schedules see published time card
IA tlis paper.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-29

CITY HALL TO BE OPENED SEPTEMBER l.
Berkeley, May 2s.4The new city hall will be
officially opened by the mayor and couneilmen
September l. according to an announcement made
today by b. p Bull, city building inspector.