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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
zOOK MILLIONS MAY
PROVE ONLY MYTH
Witnesses and Heir Say Search
Fails TO Disclose Assets Be-
yOnd Stock Certificates

OAKLAND. Nov. 28.-How much of
the estate Of the late ]. ". zook, re-
puted millionaire, is represented by
handsomely engraved and printed
shares in defunct corporations was
a question generally asked in Judge
Ogden's court today during hearing
of a contested petition for special let
ters of administration. Attorney A.
P. Leach. representing the public ad-
ministrator, was opposed by Marshall
Scribner. proprietor Of the Hotel Calm
do. to whom Zook bequeathed half of
his possessions.
Attorneys Dibert and Stiefvater. rep
resenting three children of Zook, who
live at Johnstown, Pa, supported the
petition flied by Leach and Attorney
James Oliver of San Francisco repre-
senting business associates Of ZoolN
who live at Craig. No, concurred.
Scribner, who was represented by At
torney D. Mitchell, finally concurred.
after stating that his own investiga-
tions had all but convinced him that
the estate was mythical The order
appointing the public administrator
was then made Scribner testified that
az -Af-A -DtiANQ AB SDla 1AEnS AAS ~tAAA-
psnies in which Zook owned stock and
other assets. and that they were de-
clared worthless.
Oliver stated that his clients in Mis-
souri, had been in communication with
Zook over the management of vast
land concessions in Mexico and that
large amounts of cash were on hand.
He had been unable TO trace the cash
but knew that the corporation which
they formed had it within a few weeks
Of the death OF Zook
Zook died at the Gaiindo hotel, where
Scribner attended him for a year and
2 half His viii was drawn by At
torney Mitchell a few days before his
death.
His children. who have filed notice
or contest through Attorney Jesse Di-
bert. are Harry and Mabel Zook, and
Mrs. Anna Krieger They were each
given one-sixth OF the estate.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
TWO MARINE ENGINES
STOLEN FROM CANAL
Burglars and Sneak Thieves
Take Cash and Clothes

OAKLAND. Nov 2z-Two small
marine engines have been stolen
within the week from o. H. Phil
potts shops on the tidal canal at
Glasscock avenue and Derby street,
Fruitvale. one of the engines was
taken from the workshop several days
ago, as Phillpotts reported to the po-
lice and the second was stolen last
night from a skif anchored at the
shops.
r. Serava, living at S17 Lydia street
reported this morning that burglars
broke into the house last night and
took $3.50.
Clarence Blodgett, a meat dealer Of
117O Twenty-third avenue, complained
that burglars got into his place by
prying open a rear window and stole
S1.5O
Mrs. E r. Craven of 1855 webster
street. a lodging house. reported the
theft of a chain and loeket worth s25
from her room.
Mrs. Ida Alexander left a broadcloth
coat ia the pastors study of the Tenth
avenue Baptist church, and the gar
ment was stolen.
lot Of brass journals were stolen
last night from freight cars at the
Southern Pacific Sixteenth street depot.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
STOPS RUNAWAY TO
SAVE MANS LIFE
j. j. Renas, Son of Berkeley
Grain Merchant, Checks Horse
Dragging Rider by Stirrup

BERKELEY, Nov. 24.-Courageousl
driving his team in front of the run
away horse which was dragging Man
uel Grace with his foot caught in the
stirrup over mud and stones in Uni
versity avenue, ]. ]. Renas, "a years
old, the son of ]. T. Renas, one of the
most prominent merchants of West
Berkeley, today endeavored to bring
the frightened animal to stop. Fail
ing in this he jumped from the wagon
bride and brought it to a full stop.
Grace, who is a rancher of San Pablo.
now lies at the Roosevelt hospital
with three fractured ribs and a bruised
and lacerated face on account of his
experience of yesterday afternoon.
Grace was on his way to the city
pound when the horse he was riding
became frightened at a passing train
at Third street and University avenue.
The animal bolted up University ave-
nue. and Grace was unhOrsed by it's
bucks. In falling his foot caught in
the stfrrup and he was dragged to
Seventh street before aid arrived.
There young Renas seeing his plight
drove his team at gallop in front
of the dashing horse, but to no purpose.
He then quickly jumped from his seat
and with one hand he seized the bride
and with the other beat the horse on
the nose with the butt of his whip,
bringing it to stop.
Grace was picked up and quickly
taken to the Roosevelt hospital, where
his injuries were treated by DR.. j. w.
Peck. He will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today,
Cesare Gala. 2s, and Natalina Fassio, 49,
both of Oakland.
William T Deane 2e. and Elsie L. Blodgett,
p. both of Oakland.
Conrad A. Moreno. 81. and Cecilia A. McCar-
thy. y. both of Oakland.
William A. Tenney Jr., 81, Oakland and
Lyla B. Jardine, %. Berkeley.
Harry H. Bolce, 25 and Madge Ryan, "a, both
Of Oakland
William B. Steele %. and Charlotte Norling.
81 both Of Fitchburg.
William S. Bacon, 80, and Ida NJ Marriott,
"a both of Alameda.
Elmer E. Hall, 26, Oakland and Laura Crom-
well. %. McCloud. Siskiyou county.
Frank Studiger, H. and Lena Bloser, 27 both
Of Fruitvale.
Frank c. Wilson. 2e, and Emile C. Boisvert.
20 both of Oakland.
Henry A. Rea, 80, San Rafael and Eliza
Ruggles 81. San Francisco.
G. Edward Goepfert, 21. and Frances Black,
21 both of Oakland.
Edward d. Baker, 25, and Anna May Charter
So both of Oakland.
Hubert G. Tregellas. 23 Sacramento. and
Bertha c. Blakeley, "a, Berkeley.
William F. SorenseB, 80. and Louise Fraser
21 both OF Oakland.
Theodore Caljianis. 2S, and Mollie Banovich.
81 both of Oakland.
Luis GraraEzs, "a, and Rosa Capellino, %.
both Of Oakland
Edward F. McDevitt s5. stockton. and Har
riet r. Murphy, 20. Oakland
Alexander c. SzOpieraz, rs, and Mabel Rose
2s both of Berkeley.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
DEATH OF VETERAN
OF MEXICAN WAR
William Hayes Hilton, Who Car
ried General Winfield ScOtt's
Dispatches, Passes Away

BERKELEY. Nov. Civilian Hayes
Hilton. one of the few survivors of Jack
Hays famous regiment of Texas
rangers. veteran of the Mexican and
civil wars and for many years secre-
tary of the Society of California Pio-
GERS. died at his home in this city last
night at the age of 50 years. He had
lived in this city 10 years.
Hilton was born in New York city
and when a boy went TO Texas just
before the outbreak of the Mexican
war. When hostiities were begun he
Joined the famous rangers of Colonel
Jack Hays and served with them in
many Of the raids into the country of
the enemy.
Although only 19 years of age Hilton
was chosen by General Winfield Scott,
in command of the American forces be-
fore the Mexican capital. to carry some
important dispatches with two others
Hilton succeeded in breaking through
the Mexican lines and taking the mes
sages to their destination, but his COM
panions fell into the hands of the
enemy.
At the close of the Mexican war
Hilton came around the Horn in the
S4'AP dndtlld anu ldnQ6Q IN san tTdn-
cisco in 1913. He went Immediately TO
the Feather river. where he engaged
in mining. He was not adapted for
that work, however, and, with head
quarters in Sacramento sent a number
Of pack trains into the mountains with
supplies for the various mining camps
and bought and sold cattle
After the gold excitement subsided
somewhat Hilton studied mining engi-
neering and became a mine superin-
tendent at Carson City and other min
ing centers in Nevada
firing of the excitement of the camp
he purchased a ranch near Glen Ellen
in Sonoma county and lived there from
1880 to 1898. when he removed to this
city. He lived with his wife. who sur
wives him, at 1927 Claiming way. His
sisters are Mrs. Agnes Huguenon of
Jersey City and Mrs. Elizabeth SeweII
Of New York city and his brother. Sam
uel NJ Hilton, lives in San Francisco.
The funeral viii be held from the fam
lily residence Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
OF THE FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING ON SAN FRANCISCO BAY
HANGS HIMSELF TO
DISCIPLINE WIFE
Oakland Woman Given Divorce
Upon Unusual Complaint
Charging Cruelty

OAKLAND. Nov. 24-Hanging him
self by the neck with a sheet attached
to a bedpost, Louis E. Goodwin, a
Southern Pacific freight conductor. ex-
pressed his resentment at the failure OF
his wife, Mary C. Goodwin, 10 come in
stantIy when he called She testified
that she found him few minutes later
with an artery in his eye ruptured Un-
der the strain and far gone from the
strangling She cut him down and
called physician.
Her life with Goodwin at 90 Eighth
street was exciting. Tearing tele-
phone from the wall when he thought
he heard a man talking TO her. throw
ing a frying pan at her when she
asked him to fry some meat, hurting a
bottle of whisky at her, breaking gas
fixtures and tearing her shirt waists
We're exploits of which she complained.
On one occasion she said he left her
without a fire in the house for three
days. An interlocutOry decree Cf di-
vorce was given to her today
Mrs. Iantha GruenwalI complained
that her husband bet all his household
furniture while gambling with another
man and. losing. she said the other
man and his wife moved into their
house and forced her out. He refused
to let her visit her people and she had
to give piano. painting and vocal les
sons to earn her living decree was
given her.
Interlocutory DEGREES were awarded
to Effie NJ Lindley from John j. Lind
ley. laborer. for failure to provide
and desertion; to Marie Goetien from
Adolph II. Goetjen. bar tender. for
failure to provide. and to Josephine NJ
Fuller from Lansing s Fuller for eX-
treme cruelty.
Mrs. Polotina NJ. Alden. living at
Allston way and Katherine street
Berkeley. said she had been so ha-
rassed by Edward r. Alden that her
life was uncomfortable. She complained
that he forced her out in the rain.
wearied her BY seeking to mortgage
their home property and grumbled un-
til she was a nervous wreck She asked
a divorce today.
Divorce actions were filed by Fl. NJ
Thompson against Mary Thompson. for
alleged desertion. by Mae A. Jones
against ]. A. Jones for alleged cruelty
and failure to provide her with medi-
cal attendance while she was i'll. and
by William B. Synon against Laura
Synon on the ground of desertiOn.
Final DEGREES have been issued 10
George w. Slater from Florence
Slater; to Joseph Raulins from Lila c.
Raulins. and to William Holtkamp from
Laura Holtkamp for extreme cruelty
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
CAN THE WAGE GARNER
AFFORD TO BE
HOMELESS?

Do you ever stop to consider the
truism that all wealth comes from
the soiI'? Also that the foundation for
all the great fortunes of ancient and
modern times has been built from
the same prolific source? The Astor
millions were amassed because an
early member of the family had the
foresight to buy for song stretches
of land on Manhattan island that he
saw was directly in the path OF future
growth o. T. Johnson. the Los Ange-
les millionaire. sold his share in a
department store back in Illinois about
20 years ago and bought what was
then suburban Los Angeles property at
ridiculously low prices and at that was
laughed at for his temerity. Today his
numerous skyscraper buildings occupy
some of this selfsame land
That's all very we'll" says the wage
Garner whose monthly stipend is his
sole dependence, what has that got
to do with me? Everything. NV
friend. There is an old SAYING that
'only a rich man can afford to leave
his house unpainted." The same prfn-
ciple applies to the wage earner-he
can not afford not to ultimately own at
least enough OF the soil on which 10
erect the family home The amount
the cheerful landlord gets from month
to month will do the work. thanks to
the modern method of easy payments.
The thing to do Is to make your choice
of home place not only where every
thing is pleasant and convenient, but
where you are in the direct path of
growing values and where your invest
ment is doubling and trebling through
no effort OF your own.
Such a chance is offered you in the
opening of School Street Terrace in
North Fruitvale. and the opportunity
Is one that is worthy the considera-
tion OF every thinking man who has
family responsibilities. but no adequate
provision for the days to come.
The Bright Merrill Company. 1882
Broadway. Oakland. is handling the
sale of School Street Terrace, and they
will be glad to show you an easy way
to begin the building OF home
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
WILL CONTEST FILED
BY PIONEERS KIN
Nephews and Nieces Soon Make
Whereabouts Known

OAKLAND, Nov. 24.-Heirs of ]. w.
Urton, pioneer railway construction
engineer of Nevada and California. have
filed a contest of his will. though the
will merely provides that his estate.
estimated at $4,000. be distributed by
law ohfs next of kin. Urton, who
died after living in retirement at Ala
media many years, LETT his heirs to fur
nish proof of their standing to the
court, he having no knowledge of their
whereabouts.
The contest is filed by j. H. Urton.
William Urton, Kate E. B. Barnes, Ella
Bailey. Lilly d. Barnes, Elsie Meyer.
Daisy Barnes, Nettie V. Gardner and
Anna Urton, children of decea sed
brothers and sisters of Triton. They
give the information in their contest
that the testator had a son somewhere
in Illinois, who is not represented.
The will was drawn and filed for pro-
bate by Attorney r. B. Tappan The
contest was drawn by Attorney w. F..
eastman of San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
UNFORTUNATE GIRL,
COLLAPSES IN COURT
Florence edwards, Confessed
Burglar, Has Hemorrhage

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-Awaiting deci-
sion on her petition to be placed on
probation after pleading guilty to
burglary charge. Florence Edwards. II
years of age, had a severe hemorrhage
of the lungs in Judge Browns court
today She was removed to his cham
bers, and Judge Brown directed that
she be given treatment at the receiving
hospital. Later he set five years as
the term of her probation and had rela-
tives of the girl instructed to give her
proper care She was accused of steal
ing from the room of another woman
in a lodging house and the offense was
fixed as burglary of the first degree.
She is suffering with tuberculosis of
the lungs
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
PREACHER MUST PAY
PHYSICIAN FOR CURE
Clergyman Claimed Treatment
Was Given for Prestige

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-Treatment for
rheumatism given by an osteopathic
physician to a minister of the gospel
was the subject of litigation in Judge
Harris court today. DIR. Charles Pierce
said that he had cured Rev. w. B.
Burton of Ukiah of his ailment and
had been refused his fee. He asked
1855.
Rev. Mr.. Burton said that he had
only consented to take the extended
treatment when Doctor Pierce repre-
sented that he was young and would
gladly give treatments free for the
prestige to be gained by having Rev.
Mr.. Burton as a patient.
"On that condition / took the course
of treatment l did not agree to pay
Doctor Pierce. On the contrary it was
expressly understood between us that
he was not to ask any fee" was Rev.
Mr.. Burton's testimony.
Doctor Pierce denied this, and as
proof was forthcoming that the treat
ments had been given and had been
beneficial Judge Harris directed that
payment be made.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
MECHANICS OF STAGE
Oakland Lodge Pays Tribute to
Departed Members

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-OakIand lodge
No. 2e, theatrical mechanics associa-
tion, held its third annual memorial
services this morning al the Broadway
theater. The eulogy was delivered by
Or. John Purvis and the benediction
by Rev. Alexander Allen. An or
chestra of 20 pieces rendered sacred
music. Miss Lucy Van de Mark sang
But the Lord is Mindful of His Own" !"
THE Rosary was sung by S r. Hoff-
man. George p. Webster recited a
poem. The memorial committee con-
sisted of William Daul. Frank Casey,
Charles Porep and Frank Murphy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
DISCUSS BUILDING OF
CASINO ON LAKE SHORE
Park Commissioners Decide
Against Claims of Owner

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-The lakeside
casino is likely to be built on the
western side of Lake Merritt inside of
the Twelfth street dam. according to
the expressions of opinion of members
of the park commission made meet
ing today.
Tentative plans for the building were
discussed this afternoon. and the con-
clusion was reached by James p. Edoff
and W. s. Gould. the commissioners
present. that better foundation for
the building could be secured on the
west side of the lake.
The commissioners, on the advice of
City Attorney Stetson, decided to en-
force the claims of the city to the land
now occupied by the boathouse of w. G.
Dick on the Twelfth street dam, who
declares that he holds title to the prop
erty.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
MAN SENT TO JAIL FOR
STEALING HAT FOR WIFE
Woman Also Convicted May Be
Given Probation

OAKLAND, Nov 24.-J. S Johnson, a
salesman, was sentenced TO six months
In the city Jail by Police Judge Smith,
who found him guilty of petty larceny
this morning for the theft of hat for
his wife, Ruth, which he obtained by
breaking a window in Woods millinery
store in Thirteenth street. The woman,
who was at her husbands side when
the theft was committed, was also
found guilty. but probably will be put
on probation. Miss Mccall of the pro-
bation Office is now investigating the
Woman's affairs. Mrs. Johnson will ap-
pear before Judge Smith Saturday
morning for judgment
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
COURT DISPOSES OF
ONE OF HER HUSBANDS
Second Marriage of Woman An
nuIed by Judge Caban,ss

The marriage of Edmund TheiIe and
Mae Thiele, which took place at San
Rafael June 1. 1909, was annulled by
Judge Cabaniss yesterday. The de-
fendant. it was shown. had a prior
husband alive. In 1889 she married w
r. Hayner in Iowa and forgot to get
a divorce. Some months ago she was
arrested on a charge of bigamy. but the
case was dropped. Thiele informed
Judge Cabaniss she is now living in
this city with Hayner, her real hus-
hand
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
TRIAL OF POLICEMAN
BRINGS NO VERDICT
Berkeley Commissioners Hears
Testimony Against Sergeant

OAKLAND, Nov. 24.-UnabIe to de-
eide whether or not Sergeant H. d.
Eraser of the Berkeley police was
drunk the night he got into a fight
with Patrolman McCready at Sixth
street and Broadway. jury impaneled
to try him was discharged late this
afternoon.
Commissioner Christian Hoff of Berk-
eley, who is at the head of the police
affairs in his city, attended the tria
to hear the testimony. On ii he will
base recommendations as to Fraser's
dismissal or retention in the force
Patrolman Humphreys. who was with
Fraser the night in question. has left
the Berkeley force and gone to Los
Angeles
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
STUDENTS QUALIFY
FOR ETHICAL DEBATE
Mary Ada Pence and Philip
Ehrlich Declared Winners

BERKELEY, Nov. 24-Out of the
mass of essays submitted for the quail
ficatfon for the ethical discussion on
Ought a prosecuting officer ever grant
complete immunity to a guilty wit
ness? which Will be held in Hearst
hall December 4, but two have been
accepted by the faculty committee, and
their authors, Philip Ehrlich, junior,
and Miss Mary Ada Pence, senior,
will debate on the subject for the $500
offered. Each won SIS for the quail
flying essay. Prof M. c. Flaherty, head
of the committee which judged the
essays submitted, declared that the
committee was greatly disappointed in
the poor quality of the essays submit
ted this year and for that reaosn but
two students would enter the debate
instead of four as in previous years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
PIONEER OF MONTANA
is CALLED BY DEATH
Isaac R. Alden Passes Away at
Daughters Home

OAKLAND, Nov. 24.-Isaac A Alden,
a pioneer of Montana, and among its
prominent figures in the territorial
days, died Monday at the home of his
daughter, Miss Alma Alden 624 Sew
enteenth street. at the age of SO years.
Funeral services were held today at
the residence, Rev. L. L. Writ, assist
ant pastor of the First congregational
church, officiating.
Judge Alden was an attorney and
had served in many official capacities
during his long residence in Montana.
He went there early in the sixties and
lived for several years at Virginia
City, subsequently at Helena.
He came to the bay cities 10 years
ago and had made his home in San
Francisco and in Oakland. Miss Alden
is the only surviving member of the
family.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
BURNED BY LIGHTING
HIS FIRE WITH OIL
Locksmith EnveIoped With
Flames at Explosion

OAKLAND, Nov. 24.-Burned about
the neck, head and body, F. P. L.
Reimnas, locksmith living at 721
Linden street, may die as the result
ofbusing coal oil to ignite a fire. The
flames, which enveloped the upper part
of his body, were extinguished by
neighbors in the street as Reimnas ran
screaming into the open. He opened
his shop at an early hour and when
his first attempts al making a fire were
unsuccessful he poured oil from sma Il
can upon the embers. The can ex-
ploded. throwing the burning fluid
over him. After emergency treatment
at the receiving hospital Reimnas was
removed to Fabiola hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
CIVIL SERVICE HAS
POSITIONS TO FILL

The United States civil service COM
mission announces that the following
examinations will be held.in San Fran
cisco, January 8, 1910. Junior engineer
craftsman, engineer department ar
large, salaries ranging from 81 1000 to
$500 per annum; first class steam en-
gineer. National museum. washington
D. c., salary $1,000 per annum
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
DEATH CLAIMS COUSIN
OF LATE MRS. STANFORD
Lucius M. Shields Passes Away
in FruitvaIe

OAKLAND. Nov. 24.-Lucius M.
Shields. cousin of the late Mrs. Lee
land Stanford. died this evening at
his home in Fruitva1e at the age of 81
years, of heart disease. He had been
an invalid for months. He left a
widow, Mrs. Cornelia Shields, five chill
drens John L., Alexander, Leland S.,
William J. and Alfred A. Shields He
was brother of Mrs. Sarah Martin,
Daniel Shields and Mrs Henrietta Ed
wards.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25
NEW PASTOR TO LEAD
SERVICE OF THANKS
Special Program for Christ
Church in Alameda

ALAMED-A, Nov. 24.-Rev E. w.
Couper, the new pastor of Christ Epis-
copal church at Alameda will hold a.
Thanksgiving service at 10 O'Clock to-
morrow morning. The service will be
an elaborate one, consisting of a splen-
did program of music by the regular
choir, which is to be augmented for
the occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25

THANKSGIVING IN PRIS0N-Lansing KAN
Nov. 2i-For the first time in the history of
the Kansas state penitentiary, blessing"
will be asked upon the food at the prisoners
dining tables Thursday morning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25

LUMBER COMPANY DROPS sUIT-The suit
Of the Bellingham bay lumber companr
against the government was dismissed in the
thiteu States clFeuit court yesterday for lack
of prosecution The company contracted TO
furnish lumber for building the Panama canal
and several Of the consgnments were re-
jeefad
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-25

IMPORTED TOBACCO GRowN-Los Angeles
Nov 24.-Connecticut and imported Havana
tobacco Is being successfully grown at Santa
Ana, Fullerton, Orange and Hermosa near
here.