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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
President FiguerOa of Salvador
Annuls Daughters Betrothal
TO Merchant of This City
Maria, the Alice Roosevelt OF
Tiny Republic. Was Engaged
to Max ROsenbIOOm
Secrecy as to Why Marriage
Y Has Been Declared Off
by Dictator

VIE spirit OF revolution has spread
even to the romances of Central
America. If their fathers must
fight Tor the presidency the daughters
may have affairs Of their own no less
tempestuous. Although the little re-
public of Salvador is basking in the
tropical sunshine OF peace. within the
palace OF President Figueroa there
rsges a feminine tempest, for the ro-
nance Of Miss Maria Figueroa. the sec
. ond daughter Of the household and
one Of the beauties Of the country, has
been suddenly shattered. She was ere
this 10 have become the bride OF Max
Rosenbloom. wealthy businessman in
the city Of san Salvador with interests
in san Francisco. Paris and Hamburg.
but in the land where nothing but
taxes is certain the course of true love
ambles along like a chauheurless auto
mobile
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
BRYAN'S PRIZE MULE
TO CONSOLE DEMOCRATS
Nevadans Who Could Not Elect
President Get Animal

LINCOLN. Neb., April s.--william j..
Bryan's prize mule goes to EsmeraIda a
county, Nevada, according to an an
nouncement made tonight by Bryan's
representatives.
Esmeralda gets the mule because it
made the best showing, from a demo-
crat standpoint, in the recent election.
registering democratic gain of ss4
per cent.
The mule, which Esmeralda may not
know what TO do with, < as presented
to Bryan during the late campaign by
Minnesota admirers. He offered it then
as prize. and now Nevada democrats.
although they did not elect a president,
will own mule.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Mime. Modjeska's Career

Nine. Helena Modjeska, the countess
Bozenta Chlapowski, whose eventful
and brilliant life is terminated, was
born in Cracow, Austrian Poland. Octo-
Der 12, 1874. Her father was Polish
patriot named Benda, a man of great
refinement of character and education
and musician of ability He died
while Helena was yet child. leaving
the family in moderate circumstances
At an early age Helena gave every
evidence of singular intensity of feel
ing. and when, at the age of z,
she was taken by her, mother to the
theater for the first time. her excite
ment over the mimic performance was
so evident that her mother decided
not to permit her to see another theat-
Irical performance for many years.
Beginning of Career
The stage career of Modjeska began
in the small but historic town of Boch-
Continued ON PAGE 2. Column
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Desperate Fight Expected

Alterations between the Westcotts
were no uncommon affairs and the pre-
sumption is that the killing was
brought about solely by the mans hot,
ungovernable temper.
That Westcott will surrender with
out fight no one believes. The man is
thoroughly familiar with the country,
and the fact that he took arms. pro-
visions and ammunition is accepted as
an indication OF determination not to
be captured alive. If necessary more
pursuers will leave San Rafael to join
in the hunt. but it is thought that ths
ranching' country around MarshaIls will
supply large enough posse.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
NeighbOr Who Witnessed Shoot.
ing Warns Sheriff After Be-
ing Attacked in Field !
Fugitive Heads for Point Reyes
After Securing Arms, AM
munitiOn and Provisions
Desperate Fight Is Expected Be-
fore bad Man. Is Cap
tured by Pursuers
[Special Dispatch to The CALI

CAN RAFAEL, April 8.-Armcd
I men headed by Sheriff William
Taylor are securing the noun
famous country around Marshalls to-
night in search on Billy Westcott,
halfbreed Indian rancher, who, after
killing his wife and attempting to
shoot man who witnessed his act,
fled into hiding, taking with him a
good supply of provisions, amrnuni-
ton and his rifle. Westcott is a dead
shot and has long had the reputation
of being one of the bad men of the
country. The probabilities are thar
he will not submit to an arrest without
a desperate fight.
Shot Fired at Neighbor
Westcott shot his wife early this
evening near his ranch home. William
Hazlitt, a neighboring raneher, who
was passing the place at the time wit
messed the act and Immediately started
running toward the scene When with
in short distance from it Westcott
observed his approach and. spinning on
his heel. brought his rifle to his shoul-
der and fired at Hazlitt, but missed.
the bullet just grazing his shoulder.
Hazlitt, unarmed. turned and fed.
Westcott followed. reIoading his rifle
as he ran.
He pursued Hazlitt for a short dis
tance. but seeing the latter was out-
stripping him he returned to the ranch
home, and hastily gathering together
some provisions and a good supply OF
ammunition, struck out for the rough
country, heading for Point Reyes.
The alarm was telephoned to san
Rafael as soon as possible, and Sheriff
William Taylor. accompanied by Con-
stable George Agnew and George Mar
tin of San Anselmo, all three crack
rifle shots. left for MarshalIs. a distance
of 80 miles. in an automobile. The
hunt through the mountains began
without delay, but with the utmost
caution. as Westcott is known to be a
man of desperate traits
Westcott has fallen foul Of the law
on numerous occasions A few davs
ago the authorities OF San Rafael were
notified that an attempt had been made
to burn a camp near Marshalls and
Westcott was suspected of having had
hand in the affair The killing OF his
wife. it is thought. was the result Of a
quarrel
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
WORKMEN UNEARTH
TREASURE IN OLD LOT
Coin Amounting to $500 Is
Found in Brass Kettle

LEXINGTON. KY. April s.-whne
digging a post hole in an abandoned lot
today workmen discovered a brass ket-
tie containing $500 in gold and silver
that apparently had been buried for
half century.
The lot formerly belonged to j. c.
Dewitt an aged pensioner, who died
several years ago. and it is the sup
position that he buried the money.
The ground was sold at commissions
er's sale a week ago for s115.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Burial in Poland

The body Of the actress was brought
to this city tonight, accompanied by
the husband. Count Bozenta. and the
son, Ralph Modjeska. 1t will be placed
in a vault here, where it will rest until
it is taken to its final resting place in
Cracow, Poland.
Count Bozenta said that there is no
cause for any apprehension that he will
be denied the privilege of taking the
body to Austrian Poland. in which
province Cracow is. He said that the
order of exile could apply only to Rus
sian Poland. This order was issued by
the czar. following the reading of a
paper at the woman's parliament at the
worlds fair by Madame Modjeska.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
SIX YEAR OLD BOY HELD
FOR MURDER OF GIRL
Prisoner Attempted to Hide Re-
mains of Little Victim

UNION. S. c., April s.-Though only
years old. Fred Bell is prisoner in
the Union county Jail with the charge
of murder resting against him. IT Is
charged that the child shot Ethel
Thomas. years old. 1t is said the boy
tried to hide the body of the little
victim in an apparent effort to cover
I'D the tragedy
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Burial May Be Secret

At the Russian embassy today it was
said that so far as known here no OBJ
lection would be made by the Russian
government to the interment of Ma
dame Modjeskas body at Cracow. 1t
will be necessary, however to secure
the usual permission to allow a body
to enter the country.
1t was explained that if the govern
onstration it probably would impose
certain restrictions. such as private
and secret interment, when the body
reached Poland.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
CHURCH OFFICERS FIND
$1,000 BILL IN THE PLATE
Belief Expressed That Some-
body Has Made Mistake

WASHINGTON. Pa. April s.-some-
body put $1,000 bin on the collection
plate Of the Roscoe Methodist Episcopal
church near here Sunday night
The church officers have no obiec
tion to keeping it, but think the donor
made mistake, and are willing to
give 1t back If he can prove 1t is his.
The yearly collections of the church
do not reach more than $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
HELENA MODJFSkA
MAKES FINAL EXIT
Noted Polish Actress Dies
Peacefully at Island Home
After Long Illness

s Los ANGELES, April s.-Madame
Helena Modieska. the famous Polish
tragedienne and one of the most noted
actresses of the American stage. died
at 10 o'clock today at her island home
at Bay City, in Orange county, at the
age of 65, after an illness of about two
months. For several days she had been
unconscious and her death almost
hourly expected. Bright's disease, com
plicated with heart trouble. was the
immediate cause of death.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Story Comes bv Marship

50 the prenuDtial preparations have
been abandoned, the troussoau from
Paris has been locked in milady's
boudoir and a score Of young gallants
have taken fresh hope in the thought
Of an alliance with the ruling family
The latest bit Of gossip from the in
teresting region toward the equator
was brought TO San Francisco. appro-
priately enough. on one of the Ameri-
can war vessels. For it was a com
mon topic on the cruiser California,
which had visited Salvador but a few
days. age and entered port here
Wednesday with the passengers from
the wrecked Indiana.
Varying from the established rule the
interrupted romance can not be laid
at the door of mother in law. It
is ip fact. says the rumor in San
Salvador. case OF an overzealous
prospective father In law. Figueroa.
il appears, was not satisfied to manage
the affairs Of his 100000 citizens. but
undertook TO provide for his daughter
a personally conducted matrimonial
excursion. It is told among her friends
that Miss Figueroa has manag ged af-
fairs very well for herself and it was
not until her parent attempted to
make the engagement matter OF state
that the trouble occurred.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE KEARNy SO
FRIDAY. APRIL 9. 1903
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY northwest wind; maxi
mum temperature. IS: minimum, "a
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fsir; warm in the
forenoon: light northeast winds. changing 10
west page Is
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Family at Deathbed

noted actress when she passed away
were Count Bozenta. husband of Ma
dame Modjeska; Ralph Modjeska and
his wife. son and daughter in law,
of Chicago. and DR.. j. C. Boyd, the fam
lily physician.
The health of Madame Modjeska was
in its usual state up to two months
ago, when she suddenly developed
symptoms of Brights disease. From
that time she failed rapidly and scarce
ly left her bed after the first attack.
Her physician remained in almost con-
stant attendance
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
NEW DECISION
CLOGS N[vADA'S
DIVORCE Mill
Bona Eide Residence in State
Necessary to Secure Legal
Separation
More Than Fifty Men and
Women, Waiting for DEGREES,
Affected by Courts Ruling

RENO, April Consideration reigns
supreme in the divorce colony in this
city. An opinion was handed down
this afternoon by Justice Orr of the
Nevada judicial district, so far reach
ing in its effect that it has created
general opinion in this city that the
divorce mill will stop grinding.
1t was held in the case of Milnar
against Milnar that an attempt to per-
petrate a fraud on the court was com
mitted by the plaintiff and defendant
entering into collusion for the purpose
OF giving the court jurisdiction The
Milnars are residents of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Milnar came here a few days be-
fore the trial of the case. MInar fol-
lowed her by only a few days and re-
mained but one day, and while here
was served with the papers. it ap-
pearing on the trial of the case that
he came solely for that purpose
Case Is Dismissed
The court held that such action and
collusion removed the cause from the
jurisdiction and it was dismissed.
In the case of Howland against How
land ii appeared that Mrs. Howland
had been in Reno three months before
she started her case. Her husband
came here on business and was sur
prised by a summons on him.
The plaintiff urged that she was en-
titled to decree Under the provision
of the statute. which says, whenever.
the defendant resides or may be found
in the state" This called for an in
depreciation by the court and the
court held that while it might be that
a person could acquire a residence in
this state in one day, evidence so
strong as to overcome any doubt must
be presented in support of that con-
tention.
Touching on the language of the
statutes. Judge Orr said that he did
not construe it to mean that this threw
the courts of Nevada open to the world
so that people might come here, stay a
day or so. the plaintiff start the action
the defendant come in and be served
and thus confer jurisdiction on the
court. He added
Settles SOtffern Case
IF such were the intention, then /
must say that Dakota in her palmy
days could not approach the mark that
Nevada will make in her divorce laws"
His conclusion is that this inter-
probation OF the statute applies only in
the case of a bona fide resident of the
state served in whatever jurisdiction
he may be found in the state
This, lawyers say. would seem to
settle the Sothern case. which is al
most identical. Judge Pike is one of
the justices who heard arguments in
that case only recently and he has re-
served decision.
At the present time there are more
than so men and women in Reno who
have either applied or are preparing
m annlv for divorce here
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
Sensational Charges

Mrs. Taylor's allegations accused her
husband of improper relations with
Mrs. Cowles. stating that in order to
cloak them the correspondent married
Cowles for the protection she might
obtain from tho name of married
woman and that, having secured her
end, soon after brought an action for
divorce. Mrs. Cowles, it appears from
the papers in the case. visited Paris
from 1897 to 1900 and on her return
to New York lived at hotels and apart
ment houses in which Taylor and his
wife also resided The referee found
Taylor had been guilty Of misconduct
at these places "a nas,also that he had
taken Mrs. Cowles to his country es :
tate at Cedarhurst, l. l.. accompanied
her on automobile trips and provided
her with thousands of dollars in cash.
Mrs. Cowles as Miss Marie Zane was
one of the most spectacular figures
married Cowles in 1902 and the two
lived for short time in Santa Bar
bara, but the marriage lasted but a
few months and she secured her di-
vorce. Cowles was associated with the
Crockers in the asphalt interests
Sued for Big Sum
Following her marriage and a trip
to Europe she caused another sensa-
Mrs Lille de Onativia for large sum
of money. She claimed that she had
lent Mrs. Onativia this amount, but
the latter protested that the debt had
been wiped out by her taking Marie
Zane to Europe and paying her ex-
penses. Mrs. Cowles' claim was that
she went as guest and that the ex-
penses incurred by Mrs. Onativia in no
way affected the debt. She won the
suit, and though Mrs. Onativia ap-
pealed to a higher court the decision
remained unchanged. Mrs. Onativia
was originally Miss Lille Hastings and
exploded a bombshell in social circles
by her marriage to Jerome. a purser
on the Pacific Mail liner Pekin. She
later married Onativia, prominent
New York businessmen.
Mrs. Cowles' aunt, Mrs. Alexander
Loughborough, is now living at the
Fairmont hotel here, and staying with
her is Miss Bessie Zane, sister of
Mrs. Cowles. Loughborough was a
prominent attorney Of San Francisco.
A brother of Mrs. Cowles, Edward
Zane, is a second lieutenant in the
Fourteenth cavalry, now stationed at
Fort Riley, Kan.
Marie Zane's career in San Francisco
was startling in the extreme and in
accord with her marriage to Cowles
and hasty divorce. She was recognized
as one of the most beautiful and ac-
complished women in the city. She
lived in OFarrell street near Polk, but
later removed to the Loughborough
residence at O'Farrell and Franklin
streets when that was built
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
BetrOthaT Broken Abruptly

mcnt ROsenbloOm was out Of the citv
on business. There was an exchange
Of kilograms between Figueroa and
his prospective son in law. Rosen-
bloom FASTENED to the capital There
was a family conference and the en-
gagement was declared at an end by
The president Of the republic.
The history OF this conference has
been carefully guarded. BY those who
hgure in the who's who in the social
and political world Of salvador it is
whispered that financial differences
caused the rupture. It is known that
Rosenbloom and Ffgueroa had been as
socisted in important commercial enter
prises. Until the clash they had been
the closest Of friends. It was even said
that FIgueroa made no important move
without consulting Rosenbloom. The
Young foreigner had become in q sense
~ unofficial secretary of state
Alice Roosevelt of Salvador
Miss Figueroa is the Alice Roosevelt
of Salvador. She is possessed of the
same vivacity and II was said that her
father looked forward to her marriage
with certain degree Of relief Greater
Was the surprise. therefore. when the
break occurred. The young woman was
educated in Paris. She is but 20 years
OF age and talented in many ways. She
is a splendid horsewoman and lover
Of outdoor sports. IN society she is
the leader Of the younger set Of the
republic.
Rosenbloom is a good horseman and
generally accompanied Figueroa in his
afternoon rides. Several years ago the
young man took up his residence in
Salvador and went into the importing
business. He accumulated a large for
tune and his influence in financial cir
cles reached such a point that he be-
came a factor in international negotia-
sions.
Would Have Gala Event
It was not long before the Saliva
aorans recognized that Rosenbloom
did not confne his visits to the palace
10 official business. He and Miss Fig
ueroa were seen much together. 1t was
earl in this year that Miss Figueroa
t5oN a few friends into her confidence
and told them Of her engagement. Ro-
senblooms friends here also were ap-
prised Of the fact. The wedding was
10 be a gala event and all the plans had
been made. There was TO be a public
announcement and then the marriage
was to follow shortly after
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
COAST

Lucky BaldwiD's widow
month until executor files inv
Bates promises Los Angel
from high freight rates.
Wabash road VIII boos
day.
Hslfbreed Indian rencher. v
and fed IN direction OF Poll
by posse.
Decision may stop Nevada ,
ing out separations.
Helena Modjeska, famous
called by death.
Stanley Mccormick, son of /
found incompetent and pla
dians.
J. l. Shroyer relieved Of
ing John woodapple on
evidence
John Graham Brooks Of !
harmony OF races in i
ford.
Baron Won Schroeder's dsngi
while croSsfns- RfscE cauvon
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
EASTERN

First gun fred in th
by Shuberts, who withdra'
syndicate.
Nicaragua's diplomacy M
tion by Washington auth
opening Of dispatches.
Bryan gives bis mule to Ne
prize for voting In last car
Decree declaring Emma
illegally naturalized may rest
woman anarchist.
Pattcn unlosds 1000, 600 /
Chicago and his four ds
$500. 600.
Church officers astonished
10 contribution plate.
House restores old duty
preference to Payne measur
Dick Croker says prohibit
drive rich Americans abroad
oil trust lawyer defends
right OF citizens and admits
"a Der cent.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
FOREIGN
SPORTS

Castro indignant over expulsion. refuses
believe France would order and has old woun
reonened n.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
SOCIAL
MARINE

Miss Helen Thomas and Joseph Weller seft
10 be married April l6 at the Trim
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09

Cruiser California spends the day coaling and
late in afternoon starts back for Msgdalena bay
to finish interrupted target practice. Page Is
LABOR
Macbipists decide to hold an International con
yention next September. PAGE .
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
SUBURBAN

Opposition to Or. Wolfe. orga
gregational church. Berkeley,
viii not be retained after pre-
pires June 90.
Oakland high school girls a
of Prelude club wiil fight
edict.
Railroad collision near Rodeo
stealing rides on gravel train.
Southern Pacific begins work
in Berkeley.
Eastern educator TO lecture a
mer school
Fete to be given in Idora pa
Wecf OAKLAND homo Anrfl -
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-09
EDITORIAL

Finance Of the graft prosecution. Page 6
The easy way of the defaulter. Page @
Mean and narrow Jealousy OF San Fran
cisco. Page 6
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-10-01
PLYMOUTH.

Sept 29-Frank Brumfield, who has
been employed at the Channel mine
near Folsom for some time, arrived
here Saturday. He was quite i'll with
chills and fever, but is on the improve
now.
A party consisting of Mr. and Mrs
Neville, Rob Cotser, and Mrs Chas
Devore and children drove over TO jack
son and spent the day on Sunday last.
Leslie Walton who has been visiting
his grandmother Mrs M. c. Walton of
Sacramento, returned home on Saturday
last
Miss Maize Knapp returned to her
home in Oleta on Thursday last, after
spending few days with friends and
relatives in Plymouth and Jackson.
Miss Margaret Allison of Latrobe was
the guest of Mrs Bonnefoy on Sunday
last
Chas Sevey of San Francisco is here
on a visit to his mother, Mrs Margaret
Sevey of this place.
Mrs H. E. Potter is on the sick list.
.Jody Roberts of Sacramento is visiting
his mother, Mrs Carol, at Central
hotel
Mrs George Penter, accompanied
by Mrs Laura Butler visited their
sister, Mrs Elvin Shealor in Oleta on
tuesday last
Mrs Will MINIS and little daughter
visited friends at the Copper mine near
Latrobe on Tuesday last.
Mrs B. Levaggi left for San Francisco
Monday morning to purchase a new
Supply of winter goods.
Mrs Ella Adams, who has been stay
ing in Sacramento for some time, re-
turned home this evening, on the Sacra-
mento stage.
Mrs Geo. Kretecher and Mrs F.
Brumfed of Shenandoah Valley, passed
through here Tuesday on their way to
Bunker Hill, to visit Mrs Kretcher's
sister
DR.. w. A. Norman left for Folsom
yesterday, Tuesday, on business trip
Wild Roses.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1909-10-01
CONTEST NOTICE

In The United States Land Office at
Sacramento State of California.
Robert O. Mexican, Plaintiff; VS..
Geshon G. Russell, Defendant
ssInvolving H. E. No. 6649, Serial l0l37.
There was filed in this office on Au-
gust 20, 1909, a corroborated contest
affidavit against homestead entry No
6649, made May 10, 1897, for the NW14
of SWM of Sec. A, SE4 of NE14 and
E1a of SEA of Sec. 5, T. 7 NJ, R. l3
E., M. D. M, by Geshon G. Russell,
the said contest affidavit being executed
by Robert O. Mexican, and alleging that
the land involved has been wholly
abandoned by said Russell for ten years
past and that no attempt whatever has
been made to cultivate and improve said
land by said claimant.
Therefore, said parties are hereby no.
titled to appear and offer evidence touch
ing said allegations at ten O'Clock A.
M, on Monday, October Is 1909, at ten
O'Clock A. M, before the Register and
Receiver of the u. Land Office Sacra-
mento, California. The contestant, in
a proper affidavit filed August 20, 1909,
having set forth facts which show that
after Tue diligence, personal service of
the notice of contest cannot be made, it
is hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper
publication.
Dated, Sacramento, California, Sep
TENDER 2, 1909
JOHN F. ARMSTRONG
Register.
JOHN c. ING
ooI7 Receiver