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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
HOTEL WENTWORTH BONDS
ARE DECLARED TO BE VOID
Exception Made in Regard to $4,000
of Securities Held by Oak
Knoll Company

Judge Monroe of the superior court
in an oral opinion yesterday held the
issue of $3.50, 1000 Hotel Wentworth bonds
void except as to $4,000 of the securi-
ties held by the Oak Knoll company,
the bonds in the latter case being given
as security upon real estate.
Judge Monroe declared the ponos
were delivered without consideration
and merely as a bonus in the sale of
stock, and therefore had no legal stand
ing as claims against the estate of the
company.
The bonds were sold principally with
stock in the company, and as result
of the decision purchasers of the stock
and bonds can urge only the former as
valid claims More than a score of
persons interested in the suit were rep
resented by a large number of attor-
neys when the decision was rendered.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
News OF the Courts
WILCOX ESTATE is
VALUED AT $25O,OOO
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF
WILL NAMES FIGURE
Principal Heirs Are Three Daughters
and Son-Property Includes Sc
curities, Ranch Lands and
Office Buildings

Although the petition for the probate
of the will of Maria Antonio Arguella
de Wilcox, who died April Is, places
the value of her estate at $25O,O00, the
true value of the property, it is believed
by many. is nearer $2,000,000. The will
was filed in the superior court yester-
day, the principal heirs being three
daughters, Mrs. Fanny w. Drake, Mrs.
Tulita w. Miner and Mary w. Long
street, and a son, Alfred II. WILCOX
Minor requests are made to two grand
children and to other relatives Of the
deceased.
The will is dated January IL, 1903, and
as an inducement to her son not to
marry during her lifetime, Mrs. Will
cox makes him the beneficiary of spe-
cial beuuest of $4,000 in money. His
marriage would have resulted in this
money reverting to the estate to be
divided among the residuary legatees.
To the son is bequeathed outright a
lot on Howard street, San Francisco,
and all shares of the capital stock
owned by his mother in the Masonic
Building association of San Diego, the
San Francisco Gas and Electric COM
pany and the c. l. du Pont-de Nemours
Powder company, and all silVerWare
belonging to his mother.
The son is also given an equal inter-
est with his three sisters in the Wilcox
building, Second and Spring streets,
the "Old Homestead" property at San
Diego, the Pitcher ranch in San Bernar-
dino county, the Hughes ranch in Los
Angeles county, and property in San
Francisco decided to Mrs. Wilcox in
1888 by James Freelwon and John w.
Coleman.
Mrs. Longstreet, who lived with her
mother for several years prior to the
latter's death, shares equally with her
brother in the home at Adams and
Hoover streets.
The son is named as executor with
OI1t nh0nd.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
AUTOMOBILE KILLS BOY;
CHAUFFEUR Is ARRESTED
Wheels of Car Crush Out Life of
ChiId-M other Escapes
Injury

SAN FRANCISCO. April 27.--Mrs,
Minnie Uecker, while carrying her IS
months-old child Arthur across Market
street, near Sixth, was run down to-
day by an automobile driven by Fred
Brown and which was conveying two
women to the ferry. The front wheels
of the car passed over the body of the
little boy, crushing him so badly that
he died on the way to the hospital.
Mrs. Uecker was thrown to one side
and sustained no serious injuries. The
chauffeur was placed under arrest and
charged with manslaughter. 1t is as
serted that Mrs. decker, who was on a
shopping expedition, became confused
on seeing the automobile approaching,
stepping in front of it and was struck
before its course could be altered
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
BRIBERY CASES
ARE CONTINUED
BROADHEAD'S ATTORNEY TO
FILE MANY MOTIONS
SAYS MEMBERS OF GRAND JURY.
WERE PREJUDIcED
Arrangement Of Indicted Former OFF
ficials Protracted by Lawyers with
Numerous Objections and
Exceptions

Accompanied by the objections OF
their attorneys and exceptions to
every ruling on the part of Judge
Davis, Thomas II. Broadhead, former
chief of police, and Samuel Schenck.
former police commissioner. were ar
raigned yesterday on charges OF
bribery, the preliminary legal formal
ity, which occupies less than five min
utes in ordinary cases coming before
the criminal courts, taking UP more
than half an hours time.
Broadhead was accompanied to the
court room by his attorney, H. H.
Appel, and Ed Kern, his predecessor
as head of the police department.
With Schenck was his young wife.
whom he married few months ago,
and his brother, Attorney Paul
Tense. Schenck was the first to be
arraigned, and the objections inter-
posed by his brother were few.
When Broadhead stood up for ar
raignment Attorney Appel Immediate
ly protested against further proceed
ings unless copies of all the testimony
taken before the grand jury, and
especially that of e. I. Earl, Walter
Parker and e. J. Fleming, were fur
nished to his client.
Says Jurors Were PrejudIced
He also demanded copies of all affi-
davits and other papers coming to the
attention Of the jury, claiming that,
even if the testimony and documents
were not directly connected with the
indictment of Broadhead, they tended
to influence the minds of the jurors
against him.
Furthermore. he declared, certain
of the jurors were prejudiced against
the Harper administration, and offered
to. prove by witnesses that this con-
tention was true.
Judge Davis ruled that the objec-
tons were premature and ordered the
arraignment to proceed.
DO you plead guilty or not guilty?"
asked w. j. Ford, deputy district at
torney, as he finished reading the in
dictment.
"Wait moment" said Appel. eve
ask ten days to file a motion to set
aside, motion to challenge the whole
panel of the grand jury and each in
dividual juror, and such affidayits as
we may think proper in support of our
motions"
Judge Davis then fixed Nav as the
time to plead in both cases.
-<1%D.
Eat at the Angelus grill.
DR.. Wells. OsteoDath. 1914 3. sprinR.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
ASSERT SMITH
PAID LARGE SUM
TO MRS.
SOCIAL CALLS COST DEAR IS
TESTIMONY
WOMAN TELLS OF SECRET PACT
WITH RENEFACToR
Poems Written by Testator While
Under Supposed Influence of
Spirit Figure in Will
Case

That Richard Crawford Smiths $50
cial calls" upon Mrs. Dora Barnett, a
$4,000 beneficiary under his will, cost
Smith so much per call was brought
out in the testimony of Mrs. Barnett
yesterday during an all-day cross ex-
animation by Charles Cassat Davis
and Bradner Lee, attorneys represent
ing Smiths relatives, who are contest
ing the will. Mrs. Barnett's testimony
also disclosed a peculiar discrepancy
when compared with deposition given
by her shortly after the proceedings
We're instituted, at which time she
stated Smith, visits to her home We're
purely of a social nature, the question
of finance not entering into their dis
cussions.
Nevertheless, it is said, she received
between $500 and $4,000 from Smith in
the two years prior to his death, and
her memory on this point was ap-
parently refreshed by the Introduction
of small memorandum book in which
Smith kept an accurate account of the
money given to the woman, who acted
as a negative to his positive force in
sending thought messages across the
country to patient in an eastern SAN
itarium.
Had secret Compact
Mrs. Barnett, in response to ques-
tions, declared q compact had been en-
tered into between herself and Smith
whereby the fact that money was paid
to her was never to be diVulged until
it became absolutely necessary.
1T was a sacred PROMISE" she said,
"but after l discovered that Mr.. Smith
kept an account of these things | be-
lieved l was released from my obliga-
ton and told my attorneys about our
compact"
did not this idea of compact first
enter your mind when you learned we
had this memoranda" quered Mr..
Mrs. Barnett denied the suggestion
of duplicity with evident temper.
Several poems, said to have been
written by Smith under the influence of
the spirit Of Marian Blake, who died
several centuries ago, We're read by Mr..
Lee. Previous testimony described the
verses as beautiful and inspired.
Poem Recited
One poem, apparently prepared for
recital in the seance room to induce
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
TWO WOMEN WHO CHARGED
DESERTlON GIVEN DEGREES

Divorce DEGREES were granted in the
superior court yesterday to Alice e.
Sturdy from Robert A. Sturdy, and to
Lizzie c. Snyder from Harry Snyder.
Desertion was charged in each case.
Two suits for legal separation were
filed, as follows: Annie Niklas against
Ignatz Niklas. and Hermenejildo Rivas
against Esperidona Rivas.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
SECOND LAWSUIT, RESULT
OF COLLISION, DISMISSED

The second suit for damages resulting
from the collision between a two-car
train on the Los Angeles-Pacific rail-
way and Cory G. Hoff's automobile
August 3, was dismissed by Judge Con-
rey yesterday, the motion for a non-suit
interposed by the railway company's
attorney, Guerney e. Newlin, being
granted.
The suit was one in which Hoff de-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
on rrial for Chicken theft

George W. Crist of Monrovia, to
whose home officers followed a trail of
feathers the latter part of January,
was placed on trial before jury in
Judge Wilburs court yesterday charged
with the theft of 100 white leghorns, the
property of George e. Powell, rancher.
The trial probably will end today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
Sues Railroad for Injuries

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA suit
against the United Railroads for $780,
600 damages was filed today by Amalia
Kestler, whose husband, Henry Kest-
ler is alleged to have been thrown off
a street car by a motOrman after a
quarrel over the payment of a fare,
receiving injuries which caused his
death
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28

manded $4,000 on account of injuries
sustained by him in the accident. AS
the driver of the machine, it was shown
that he was guilty of contributary neg
ligence Trial of the third suit, in
which Mrs. Luculvin Hoff, mother of
Cory G. Hoff, is the plaintiff, will begin
tOday
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.-Made-
line Lamenette, a 6-year-old girl,
stumbled over the body of Ulysses
Dussour today in the cellar of her
home on California street. Dussour,
who was French gardener working
about the place, had cut his throat
some time during last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
Estate Has Two Heirs

A petition for letters of administra-
ton of the estate of the late Sylvester
w. Holsinger, who died in Pasadena
April 10, was filed by the widow, Anna
NJ. Holsinger, in the probate court yes
terday. The only heir, besides the
widow, is a daughter Gladys Holsinger,
Is years of age. The estate is valued
at about 100000
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
Reach Not Guilty

The jury in the case of Arthur e.
Reach, charged with selling a mort
gagged horse, returned verdict of not
guilty in Judge Wilbur's court yester-
day. and Reach was discharged.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
Eairhanks at Hawaii

HONOLULU, April 27.-Former Vice
President Charles w. Fairbanks and |
his party left here today to tour the |
Island of Kauai.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28
AGED Soldier Found Dead

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27-William
Smith, a soldier of the civil war, was
found dead today in his room.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28

anybody who would 10 able to find nm
address In the dictionary would be able to
find your CLASSIFIED al.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-28

One poem, apparently prepared for
recital in the seance room to induce
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
ALL LIVE SUBJECTS.
Missionary Union Meeting Very
Enthusiastic.

ne semI-annual meeting of the local
missionary Union was held Yesterday
IN the First Methodist church. and in
point Of numbers and in enthusiasm
was the best ever held since the union
was organized. The subjects presented
were all live ones and all brought forth
warm and earnest discussion Mrs. c.
+ Marks told of the local work in
teaching the japanese. and spoke of the
effort TO secure japanese Christian
minister 10 carry on the work more ef-
fectively.
Mrs W. N. Thome made a report OF
the practical Christian work of the Y.
W g A, and Mr. DeSAuteIles Of the
Burlington mission told of his ex-
periences in estab lishing a city mission
for SUM work in the east. Mrs. d. E
Hemphill, one Of the most earnest and
conscientious workers the union has
had, and one of those who organized
t, spoke for the last time in the local
work before leaving the city to make
her home in Chattanooga, Tenn. where
she goes early in June. Mrs. Gillian
spoke briefly on church unity, and so
enthusiastic was the discussion of the
subject that the time was extended for
the work, and later a committee to en-
list the churches Of the state in the
movement was appointed, consisting of
Mrs. Gillian. Mrs. II. N. Sappington
Miss Maud Ditmars. Mrs. r. G. Nc
Niece, Mrs. p. A. Simpsin and Mrs J.
r. BOwdle. A splendid closing topic
was that presented by Thomas Weir in
a brief talk on the missionary work in
the West Indies. and on conditions in
general as he had found them there
and in Panama.
The music for the meeting was under
the direction of Mrs A. II. Peabody
and Mrs. Charles G. Plummer. and was
excellent. The collection taken up was
sent in full to the Florence Crittenden
home in Ogden to make up the salary
of the assistant matrOn there, whose
salary has up till this time been paid
b. the women of Evanston, Wyo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
GRADUATION Of
|. D. S. NURSES
Enjoyable Exercises Followed
by Reception, Dancing,
Congratulations.

a great many friends of the young
women of the class gathered last even
ng at Whitney han for the graduating
exercises for the class of 1909 of the
Latter-day Saints hospital Thirteen
young women were presented with their
certificates and their nurses pins and
received in addition the congratuIa lions
of their friends and a wealth Of flowers
The exercises were held in the chapel
adjoining Whitney hall, and later the
nurses and their friends went over 10
the hail. where a reception was held
and a few hours spent in dancing. The
exercises IN the chapel consisted OF
speeches and music, f. 5. Richards
making the main address of the even
ing. Mr.. Richards spoke of the honor
attaching to the calling chosen by the
young women and of the trust repOsed
i'm the trained nurse. both by the ply
stefan and the patient
Later DR.. Joseph 5. Richards pre-
scented the certificates, and Miss Nash.
the head nurse. presented each with her
pin. Dr. Richards spoke only briefly
before presenting the certificates.
Some excellent muse was rendered.
NJ. J. Brines singing two solos and Mr.
Peterson one while an orchestra. IN
der the direction of ". G. Give. played
while the class were receiving certifi-
Gates and flowers. and later furnished
music for dancing
The affair was attended by many of
the medical staff of the hospital and
their wives. as well as by numbers Of
personal friends of the graduates. Sew
eraI of the class. while formally gAad-
uating at this time. viii remain at the
hospital to finish the course within a
few weeks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
BOYS TO ASSIST
IN RAISING sum
Much Enthusiasm Shown in
Campaign to Aid the
Local Y. M. c. A.
YOUNG CAPTAINS NAMED
ACTIVITIES OF INSTITUTION
KEEP RIGHT ON.

The teams for the young mems can
vass in the Commercial clubs cam
paign for funds for the Y. NJ. :. A. are
now practically all lined Up. and the
business mems captains are not far he
hind. The entire list of the 200 men
who are to raise the $4,000 viii be an
nOunced at the luncheon of the cap
tdins at the Commercial club today.
The announcement was made yeSter-
day that the boys of the town want to
organize TO raise money among thC'H-
selves. Accordingly. The campaign COM
mittee authorized the formation of Fl
teen BOYS teams to solicit funds from
boys only. The follow ng fifteen cap
tains viii meet tonight at 7:30 at the
Y N. G.. \. and receive instructions:
Joe SimplSin, Ton Fitzpatrick, FranCis
Wetzel. Frank Hulburt. Lawrence Cod
be, Jack Stewart, Arthur Lewis. Tay-
Tor Carmichael, Robert Wilson, Beverly
Brown. Paul Gillian, Oscar Peterson,
Roy Mcintyre, Frank Yeamans, Thorn
as Fitzgerald.
While it is not expected that the boys
Will raise very large sum. since they
are prohibited from soliciting adults,
the spirit manifested is greatly appre-
ciated by the business men.
Activities Keep Up.
In spite of ali the hustle of prepara-
ton for the beginning of the big finan-
cial canvass next Monday, the regular
activities of the Y. NJ. {. A. keep right
on. The three and five-mile relay races
for Sunday school boys. which was
postponed from last Saturday ON &C
count of the High school track meet
Will be pulled off tomorrow. The course
viii extend from the state penitent;ary
down Twelfth South to State street,
and thence to the Young Mems Chris
tian association building. Nearly TWEEN
ty teams are expected TO enter.
The craftsmanship class of the asso-
citation institute closed the season $
work with a delightful at home" given
by Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Spencer at
their residence on First avenue last
night.
An interesting sidelight on the edu-
catiOnai work of the Y. NJ. c. A comes
in the announcement that r c. Franch
who was educational director here dur
ing l905-O6, has recently been selected
educational director of the Portland
ore, Y N. c A. Mr.. Franch has been
president of the eastern Oregon normal
school for the past three years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
Only Utmost Care Can Save Sight of
Captain Cavenauah.

Captain William A. Cavenaugh OF the
Fifteenth is under the care of an eye
specialist as we'll as the major doctor
of the regiment, DR.. W. Z. Purviance
on account of a sudden attack Of blind
ness. Captain Cavenaugh was said last
evening to be in critical condition
and il is anticipated that only by the
str Ctest care may his eyesight be
saved Meantime he Is TO be kept in
total darkness for ten DAYS after
which an operation viii be tried
This is not the first time Captain
Cavenaugh has had trouble with his
ewes. and the present attack which cul-
mated yesterday in total If temporary
blindness. began last FIR day with par
tial blindness. The attack is caused, it
is supposed. by acute Bright's disease.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
FIRE BROKE OUT
DURING STORM
Big Elevator in Chicago Con-
Sumed, One Fireman Killed
and Eight Injured.
ANOTHER ONE is MISSING
NEARLY HALF A MILLION BUSH
ELS OF WHEAT DESTROYED.

Chicago, April 29.-One fireman was
killed. another is missing. and eight
were seriously injured in a fire which
destroyed elevator b of the Illinois
Central railroad here early today.
The confiagration, which was discov-
cred at the height of a violent electric
storm. completely consumed the eleva-
tor and its contents. The loss is esti-
mated at s1,000,0OO.
The fire also. famed by d gale which
swept in from the lake, spread to the
Illinois Central docks and TO train sheds
and freight cars, and it was with great
difficulty that the freL4Gn prevented
the destruction of the lake front yards
Of the company
Firemen of truck No. were caught
under a falling wall, which burst out
without warning.
Lieutenant Patrick McElligott was
buried beneath the debris and instant
ly killed. one fireman had an arm cut
off.
The Dead.
Lieutenant Patrick McEHigott.
The Missing.
James Cooper.
The Injured.
William O'Brien.
Benjamin Ramsey.
Captain Staple.
Pipeman Matthew Grier.
John Ehriberg
Lieutenant Devac.
Pipeman Samuel Wilson.
Pipeman George Dieckman.
Caused by Lightning.
The fire, il is believed. was caused by
lightning. For hours the electric storm.
which burst over the city shortly after
midnight, created havoc. Frequent
alarms of fire kept the department
busy in several sections of the city. and
it was in the midst of the bombardment
of lightning that the elevator was dis
covered on FIRE by d Waterman. The
sky for miles around was brilliantly
Illuminated by the blaze, ana huge
burning embers spread over the city
driven by the high wind.
The elevator contained $500. 900 worth
of grain, including $4,000 bushels of
wheat owned by Bartlett. Patten & Co.
leaders Of the bull campaign in the
latter cereal The grain is fully in
sured. The elevator is owned BY the
Illinois Central. and is insured i'm that
railroads private insurance fund.
Elevator A" nearby. containing
$4,000 bushels of wheat, also owned by
Bartlett. Patten & Co. was damaged
by water, but the loss is said to be not
serious.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
BILL sY WARREN.

T~T-|IaT
Washington. April 29.-SenatOr Warren
TO-DAY introduced d bin to grant the state
Of wyoming $1,000 acres of public land for
support Of d state soldiers and sailors
home.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
$50 Gala. Round Trim $40.

Via the Salt Lake Route. Good on
Los Angeles Limited. Ask for rates.
dates and limits at Office. 169 South
Main greet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30

A private safe may be rented in the
IRE and burglar proof vault of the Salt
Lake Security & Trust Co, 80 up Main
street. 500 per year and mnMards
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
You Want Good PrIntlna.

You might get it elsewhere; sure to at
the Century, 55-57 Postofice Place.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30
BUSINESS BLOCKS eURNEo.

in the business portion of Clovis. n. NJ
were destroyed by fire today. The build
ings generally We're Of flimsy construction
and burned rapidly. The loss is estimated
at $4,000, partly covered by insurance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30

a private safe may be rented in the
fire and burglar proof vault of the Salt
Lake Security & Trust Co, % up Main
street, 500 per year and upwards.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-30

- vas OF course, much higher than
I'D, Silee LOT similar distance on any other
~ OUT OF Salt Lake and brought the
eiase rate on all the lines up higher
Table of Rates.
AIR. Loves table Of rates showed that
LOT me same distance for the same
commodities the o. s. L. charged %
eehts a hundred. while the Colorado &
ooutAeEn charged 10 cents out of Den
Out of Salt Lake, the table of
idtes showed the O. :. L. charged 80
SeIlts Tor the same commodity the same
issuance out of Denver that the Bur
sIon charged % cents for and the
mon Pacific y cents. For carrying
eie same commodities 112 miles the
0'5'sFh Pacific charged a. cents out Of
JsueI' and the Colorado & Southern
Nilai sed - cents out of Denver.
j. u Mcdonald, manufacturer Of
ceIloy. and cocoa. said that he saved
money IN freight rates by shipping his
iipofted cocoa beans from Atlantic
QUITS TO Pacific coast points and then
JACK 10 salt Lake In this way. he
ss-io' ne obtained a cheaper freight rate
Iilan oy shipping TO Salt Lake direct.
w W Ritter, one of the builders Of
the line from Lehi to Tint,c, testified
concerning its construction and its
w AAtN tlcitl 4-dNI EAOult-
Lumber Men on Stand.
George E. Merrill Of the Morrison
Merrill Lumber company. Orson Rom
ney of the George B. Romney Lumber
company. and g. +. and Frank s. Muy-
ply wholesale and retail lumber deal
ers, testified concerning freight rates on
lumber from western and northwestern
points. They said they could ship lum-
Der from Portland and vicinity over the
Q. r. < n TO points east Of Cobre. New
Shipments TO points west Of Cobre had
to be made over the Shasta route. since
the Q. s. L. and O. r. & y. declined
to make through rates over their lines
to points farther west than Cobre.
Judge G. e. Goodwin was called to
testify concerning the purport of a
speech made by Senator W. A. Clark at
the Alta club at the time the road was
being projected. He said that at that
time Senator Clark declared that the
road would be absolutely Independent.
At the conclusion of the testimony
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Severance
asked an adjournment until Monday
morning at 1890 O'Clock in the grand
jury room at the federal building in
Portland.