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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
CAUGHT TRYING TO
PASS FORGED CHECKS
Bank Teller Recognizes Man on
Second Visit

5oseph r. Bearwald, who gave his
residence as Oakland, was arrested
yesterday by Detective Charles Taylor
al the First National bank shortly aft
er he had attempted to pass a forged
check for $50, Bearwald was recog-
nized by the paying teller Lawrence
T. Cadigan. as a man who had sue
cessfully passed. a check. for 500 on
the afternoon of December 1s.
BeaFwald, in the meantime, had hid
den the check for $50 in an inner pock-
ct and when he was later asked to
present it. insisted that the teller had
it.
The check for 500, which was
cashed several days ago.. bore the sig
nature Of TT. Flanery. a cigar dealer
sn NcAllister street. Flannery denied
having signed the checks. When
searched at the city prison Bearwald
had checks for several hundred dollars
on bis person.. one signed By s: Bach
man & Co. for S2l4I9, one by Ehman
brothers company for S191.2e, one by
Glaser brothers for s4S.25 and one by
s: p. Bernhard for s4S.25, all cigar
dealers
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
ARTISTS MODEL IS
DENIED A DIVORCE
Lottie Billie Weeps When De-
cree Formerly Granted Is
Annulled

Lottie A. Bile, an artists model,
who was granted decree of divorce
from John C. Bile. cement worker,
in March last, to her sorrow and chag-
rim found herself yesterday restored
to the status of wife. She cried
bitterly when Judge Hunt set aside the
divorce on the ground that the husband
had not been given an opportunity to
defend the suit. Upon retrial of the
case the judge decided she was not en-
titled to divorce.
He's a liari He's a villain the
woman cried, pointing at her restored
but unwelcome husband. The case is
unusual in that Billie, while denying
his wife the consolation of divorce,
required to pay her alimony at the
time she was granted decree last
March.
Mrs. Bile testified that her husband
had struck her in the face and she
complained that he neglected to battle
himself. Her mother Mrs. j. D. Weir.
corroborated the plaintiffs statements,
but endeavored to take so much part
in the trial that Judge Hunt had to or
der her to sit in the back of the court
room and not interrupt the proceedings.
Evidence in rebuttal was given by
IL. E. Trefethen, an Oakland lawyer,
who said Mr.. and Mrs Bile came to his
office to have a deed signed, and be-
cause Billie demurred to signing 1t the
wife struck him in the face and called
him a thief and liar. The husband
was very meek, said Trefethen, and
seemed completely cowed.
Divorces were granted yesterday s
follows:
By Judge Cabaniss-Jean Marie Millet from
I.ucie Forgues Afillet desertion; Selma Tenny
from z. G.. Tenny desertioD; James L. Hanna
from May Hanna, desertion.
BY Judge Van Nostrand--Emma Stoneking
from Eugene Stoneking, desertion.
Suits for divorce were fled yester-
day by:
Alice G. vogel against August ]. vogel, de
sertion.
Fern NJ. wiedenbeck against George wieden-
beck. deserton.
Bertha Greenberg against Jacques Greenberg,
cruelty.
Minnie Thomas against William Thomas, will
ful neglect
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
HINTS. AT OTHER CHARGES
CARROLL'S TWO CHILDREN
AWARDED TO THEIR AUNT
Graham Makes Temporary Or
der in Guardianship Dispute

The matter of the custody of the
two orphan children, 4 and years
old respectively. of Walter ]. Car
roll, the mounted policeman who
after his death under the wheels of a
train in San Jose was suspected of
having been the drug store bandit was
considered by Judge Graham yester-
day. BY his will Carroll left his en-
tire estate, worth about 1900, to his
brother, John Carroll. of Great Bend,
Kan, and the latter's wife, stating
that he desired them to bring up the
two children as their own.
In conflict with the wishes of the
father, Mrs. D. D. Heagerty, sister of
Carrolfs wife, who committed suicide,
petitioned for letters of guardianship
over the orphans. on the ground that
the estate belonged to them. In the
hearing yesterday Carrolis father and
mother, who also live in Great Bend,
testified that John Carroll is a travel
ing salesman, and is able to care
for the children.
Judge Graham granted Mrs. Heager-
ty temporary custody of the children
pending further investigation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
NOvfLIST'S WIDOW
TO MARRY AGAIN
Mrs. Frank Norris to Become
the Bride of Frank c. Pres
ton of San Francisco

The furry of gossip that acconpa-
nies the news of every engagement has
attended the announcement that Mrs.
Frank Norris. widDw of the famous
novelist, is to be married to Frank c..
Preston, the son OF Mrs. Edgar f.
Preston of this city. The betrothal
was rumored and denied alternately by
the friends of the couple until Mrs.
Norris herself confirmed the report at
Santa Barbara Monday, and the second
emphasis of the fact was added yester-
day by the admission of the bride
groom elect that he had won the con-
sent Of the attractive Mrs. Norris to
become his bride. The date of the
wedding was withheld. however, but
the speculation among their friends is
that the event will take place in the
summer
The announcement having been form
ally made public, the couple were
overwhelmed by the congratulations of
their friends.
The only dissenting voice yesterday
in the flow of congratulations and
happy wishes was that of Mrs. G.. v.
Ferguson. mother of the bride to be.
Mrs Ferguson seemed TO be incensed
at the futter of gossip about the en-
gagement and reiterated that her
daughters affairs had been discussed
too much during the last few days,
and further said that the report was
fancy and not fact. There has been
too much talk about my daughters
affairs and I do not think it is any
ones business" said Mrs Ferguson.
1T is certainly not true
Mrs. Norris has made her home in
Santa Barbara for several years, but
has been a frequent guest in this city.
She is an attractive woman and has
many friends here, as well as in the
southern city. Frank Preston is q
young man prominent in business af-
fairs and comes from A family that en-
joys social position, as we'll as good
financial status. He is brother of
Mrs Willard Drown and also of Mrs.
Worthington Ames. and a son of the
late Colonel f. f. Preston.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
YOUNG GIRL CASHIER
STRANGELY DISAPPEARS
Mother of Miss Gladys Cooper
Appeals to Police

The disappearance of Gladys Cooper,
a pretty girl 20 years of age, was re-
ported to the police yesterday by her
mother. She had been employed by
Hale brothers as cashier but was dis
charged on Friday night. She was seen
about II o'clock that night at Fifth
and Market streets by a friend who
spoke to her but received no answer
Nothing has been heard Of her since
She lived with her mother, Mrs. Lola
Cooper at 333 Third street and they
came here about two and half months
ago from Webb City, Mo.
She was attired in a black dress and
white sweater. There is a weeks wages
ready for her at the store.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
BOARD OF WORKS is
SUED BY CONTRACTORS
Hansbrough Brothers Demand
Acceptance of Pumping Bid

Hansbrough Brothers company, the
acceptance of whose bid of 1890 for
the erection and equipment of the
pumping station for the auxiliary fire
system was sfterward cancelled by the
board of public works. sued in the su-
perior court yesterday for a writ of
mandamus prohibiting the board from
entertaining other bids and to compel
the board to: show cause why it should
not accept that of the plaintiff com
pany.
When the contract with the Hans
brough Brothers company was annulled
the board advertised for new bids. and
has announced that these will be
opened December 81.
The court is asked TO restrain the
board from opening the new bids re-
turnable on that date
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
CAPTAIN JOHN MULLAN
DIES IN WASHINGTON
Retired Army Officer Succpmbs
After Long Illness

The friends of Mrs. G. Russell Lukens
of this city Will be grieved to learn
of the death of her father. Captain
John Mullan, u. S. A, retired, which
occurred yesterday morning at the
family home in Washington.
Mrs. Lukens was fastening her
preparations for an eastern trip in re-
sponse to a telegram that informed
her of the serious condition of hel
father when a second message brought
the news of his death an hour before
her departure.
Mrs. Lukens is on her way to Wash
ington and expects to arrive. there in
time for the funeral. Captain MulIan
had been in i'll health for many months
but his condition was not considered
serious until the late relapse Captain
Mullan had a prominent place in mill
tary affairs in Washington and host
of friends to mourn his demise. Mrs
Lukens will remain in the east in
definitely.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
INVENTORS SURE OF
MACHINES SUCCESS
Failure of Hudson=0'B 'Brien Aero
plane to Fly Attributed to
Lack of Suitable Field

Whether the Hudson % Brien aero
plane, built by two local inventors and
given its first field trial yesterday on a
Richmond, will prove a success in ac-
tual fight is "a question still to be de-
termineds
Two attempts were made yesterday
to fly the machine, and while both were
failures so far as getting it from the
ground was concerned, neither was due
to any. elemental fault of construction
or design. The real trouble yesterday
was the lack iof a suitable road or field
over which to make the start. Either
a better location viii have to be found
or a method devised by the inventors
for steering the machine on the ground
prior to the rise before successful
flight can be looked for.
The monoplane, which was built by
John W. Hudson and Clifton O'Brien of
this city, and which contains an engine
of their own design, was taken across
the bay Monday afternoon and hauled
to an open field near Siege. Practically
the entire day yesterday was taken up
by Hudson ard O'Brien and their help
ers in making final adjustments,
strengthening certain mechanical parts
and rigging the various planes and
wires.
The engine was set in motion several
times and exhibited its strong pulling
power. but it was not until nearly 5
o'clock in the afternoon that everything
was declared ready for the initial trial.
With Hudson: at the wheel the motor
was started and the machine ran for a
| hundred yards, gradually increasing its
speed but not gaining sufficient head
way over the rough ground to permit OF
an attempt to rise.
A second trial was made on the
smooth but narrow Contra Costa county
road and the failure this time was due
to the fact that owing to the construc-
ton of the aeroplane the wheels are
locked before a start is made and there
is no way of guiding the machine until
it has risen into the air. The machine
Quickly picked up speed on the hard
road and made swift dash Of more
than 100 yards, only to veer from the
roadway toward the ditch at one side.
Hudson quickly shut off the engine,
but the momentum carried the birdlike
machine straight into the ditch. The
forward. wheels cleared it and reached
the low bank beyond, but the single
rear wheel mired and collapsed. 1t was
then growing dark and no further ef-
forts were made to attempt flights last
night The builders remained with
their machine, however. and if a suit
able location can be found the broken
wheel will be replaced and other trials
made today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
MISSION THANKS THE
PUBLIC FOR IT'S HELP

The Whosoever Will rescue mission
has addressed its thanks to the
churches and the business people for
their generous assistance in making
possible the wide distribution of
Christmas dinners and gifts. The mis-
sion gave baskets laden with edibles to
all who called. Clothing and toys were
also given 10 the poor No family
called in vain The Mission is located
in Pacific street and has been errone-
ously connected with the Helping Hand
tion.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
MORE RAILROADMEN
ARE READY TO STRIKE
Efforts Being Made TO Secure
Federal Assistance

ST. PAUL. Dec. 2S.-The strike situs
tion in the northwest has become a
waiting game, all further action being
contingent upon the success of II. b.
Perham. officer of the federation of
lsbor. on his way to Washington to
secure federal help in the controversy
between the railroads and the switch
men.
President r. T. Hawley Of the switch
mems union would say nothing today.
and Vice President Harsbburger said
lie could neither affirm nor deny the
report that the unions are ready to
strike on short notice. 1t has been
stated by Perham that some OF the
unions are ready 10 go out AT any time.
Hsrshburger said.
There are influences at work both in
St. Paul and Washington that may re-
suit in the termination Of the strike in
2 very short time.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
AUTHORIZES IN JAIL
BLAMFS HUSBAND
Mrs. Elizabeth Newman Testi=
fies That Spouse Insisted
on $500 Auto Trip
Says She Wanted to Hire Buggy
Instead and Insists That
She Is Innocent

Mrs. Elizabeth Newman, known in
literary circles as Bessie Murray, may
escape trial on charge of defrauding
Robert ". Herman of the Rincon ga
rage out of $500, on a point raised by
her attorneys in Police Judge Wener's
court yesterday, to the effect that the
case did not come within the jurisdic-
ton of the ordinance inasmuch as
a contract for a month had been made
and part of the amount due. had been
paid. This, it was argued would
bring the matter into the civil courts.
The judge reserved his decision till
this morning.
Mrs. Newman has been in the city
prison since last Thursday, when she
was arrested In court yesterday
morning she was accompanied by her
mother, who came from Los Angeles
to attend the trial:
Herman. the chauffeur, testified that
an arrangement had been made by
the defendant for the use eff the auto
mobile for month for $500, the ga
rage to defray the cost of gasoline and
oil, but the defendant was to pay for
his board and lodging. He drove her
to Boyes springs, where they were
joined by the defendants husband, and
while there they. made several trips
TO neighboring counties Before their
departure from the springs Herman
demanded payment of the $500, and the
defendant promised to meet him the
following day at the Hotel Argonaut in
this city and settle with him. He went
to the hotel as arranged and discov-
cred that she had gone to Santa Bar
bara.
SHE SUGGESTED A BUGGY
Mrs. Newman testified that her hus-
band, Charles Newman had sent her
TO the garage to arrange for an auto
mobile for a business trip through So
noma county for a month She sug-
gested a buggy, but her husband in
sisted on an automobile, SO she went
to, the Rincon garage, as she had
known DR.. Kibbe, who was Identified
with the garage, for seven years.
In cross examination she admitted
having paid the fares across the bay
and other expenses, but said it was
with money supplied by her husband.
Attorney Hubbard for the defense
argued that it was purely civil mat
ter and did not come within the ordi-
nance. Assistant District Attorney
Sweigert agreed with Hubbard and the
judge said he would wait till this
morning before deciding
HINTS AT OTHER CHARGES
We have other charges against this
defendant" said Prosecuting Attorney
Hogan, but will postpone taking ac-
tion till your honor renders decision
Max Rosenfield has a bill of s266
against her; c. r. Light of the Thomas
auto rental company a bill of SIS for
automobile hire, and Mrs Bates. 1901
California street, bill of $500 for
board and lodging. We would like
very much to know where her husband
can be found
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
PhiLadeIphians Suffer

PHILADELPHIA. Dec 2S.-With food
products becoming scarcer and their
railway traffic uncertain and slow. and
with many railroad trains arriving late.
Philadelphia is still busy raising the
blockade caused. by the great Christmas :
snowstorms. Only 25 per cent of the
daily milk supply reached the city yes
1erday and wholesale dealers estimated
that today's supply was 25 per cent be.
low normal
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29

STEAL SUIT OF CLOTHES Richard Harding
was convicted by jury in Judge Lawlor's
clothes from the room of John Gallagher in
the Hotel Ray 296 Third street. November %.
His accomplice. Herbert McCay, pleaded guilty
and testified against Harding McCay. who
is Is years of age, has applied for probation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29

TROUBLE OVER RING-Mrs. Alwine Hopper,
ia Precita avenue. ontained warrant yes
as Ed Harris, for embezzliug a diamond ring
valued at $S5. which he took from her Christ
mas
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
BURIED BY COMRADES
Last of AndersonviIIe Prison
Heroes Laid to Rest
ISpeeiaI Dispoleh q The CaIl

SANTA CRUZ. Cal. Dec. 2s.-Ralph
o. Bates. old soldier. last of the eighty
who tunneled their way to liberty from
Andersonville prison of the Confed-
eracy was buried this afternoon by
the G. a. r
Bates has lectured to school children
eli over the country and was known
as Billy OF Billy and Dick fame
Both had received letters Of congrat-
Dlation from President Lincoln, whom
they visited after escape from eleven
months imprisonment Bates Joined
the union army as drummer boy
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29

Puckett's 18th Anniversary
Will be held this "wednesday even
ing, December 29th, 1909, at Cotillion
hall, Church street, near Market.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29

When you want sandwich bread ge'
it from the California Baking Co. al
Eddy and Fillmore sts.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
PASSENGERS in. Panic

BRIDGEPORT, O.. Dec. 2s.-Sixty
passengers, S5 of. them women. spent a
night of terror aboard the ferry boat
Charon, from Bellaire. o. TO Benwood,
W Va, which became caught in an ice
gorge in. the Ohio river at s o'clock
last night and Iloundered around until
a. m today. All were landed in small
boats at daylight without injury.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
ANOTHER CRAFTS
BONES LIZ ON
THE GRAVES
Three Masted Schooner Is Re-
ported Wrecked in Outer
1arbor of Boston
Blizzard Completely Ties Up the
Ohio River Traffic and the
Damage Is General

BOSTON. Dec. eS.-The discovery to-
day or the wreck of the I'VE masted
schooner Davis Palmer, which sank
with II men Sunday morning at the
entrance to Broad sound. was followed
by the report of another wreck in the
outer harbor.
This second victim OF the great storm
that swept New England Saturday
night and sunday was reported by
Captain Kemp of the tug Ariel, who
asserts that he. saw three masts of a
schooner projecting above the, water
near the shoals known as The Graves .
Although captain Kemp locates this
vessel three miles east Of the wreck of
the Palmer some marine authorities
think that he may have been mistaken
in his bearings and that he saw the
Palmer's masts.
Seafaring men who believe the tug
boat captain is not mistaken about his
bearing are discussing the possibility
of collision between the. Palmer and
the. unknown schooner.
Yesterdays toll of the wreck was
Increased today. The schooner Ada h
Damon, sole support of its aged master,
Captain A. X. Brewster Of York, Me.
went ashore near Ipswich. The vessel
viii probably be a total loss. The crew
reached shore safely.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
Snow ParaIyzes Traffc

DEADWOOD. s. d, Dec. 2S.-The
heavy snow which has been falling
during the last y hours. accompanied
by high -inds. has stopped all railroad
traffic IN .ais part Of the state.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
Ice Chokes IL Ohio

PTTTSBURG: Pa. Dec. 2S--With tons
upon tons of ice piled high against
piers Of bridges spanning the Ohio river
here and; below -Pittsbnrg river traffic
has been entirely* abandoned. and river
men are prepa ring to cope with one Of
the worst ice packs. ever. experienced in
the Pittsburg harbor
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29

MISSING MAN FOUND A. Bsyly. Fho
disappeared mysfericusly last Wednesday. bas
been found It is said he was at a hammam
bsfhs-
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
Newport Cut OFF

NEWPORT; R l.. Dec. 2S.-Newport
has been three days without wire com
munication with the outside world as
a result of the Christmas night storm,
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-29
AcropI0nc'S flight f1arrcd By
Lack Of Suitable Starring Field.

attempting % @ @ @ m
La Junta tribune., 1909-08-21
Mrs. josephine q. Estes.

Last Saturday at her home. s2-
smithland avenue. Mrs Josephine b,
Estes died at the age Of thirty.four
years. eight months and twenty-five
days. Deceased was the wife OF J L.
Estes and her death was the termln-
alton Of a few weeks Of illness. the
direct cause being paralysis OF the
heart. The husband and one son, age
nWe years. are LEFT to mourn the
death Of an aftectionaie and faithful
wife and a kind and loving mother.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. George r. Morley at the Pres
byterian church Monday morning. In.
terment occurred at Fairtiew GENE
terry Mr. and Mrs Estes came here
from Oklahoma
La Junta tribune., 1909-08-21
Death Of a Pioneer.

Mrs. Belilah Russell. for many
years a resident Of La Junta. passed
to her eternal reward Sunday even
ing about $50 O'Clock. at the fami-
ly home at 7Oy West First street
Mrs Russell was the widow Of the
late Judge John T. Russell. who pre-
ceded her TO the grave two years
ago. Her Illness extended over per
iod OF several months and the i'm
mediate cause OF her death Sas di-
gestiye disability. Deceased was one
of he oldest residents OF La Junta.
having come TO this city when It was
but a small village OF few houses
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev c. b. Morley from the home
Tuesday morning, and were attended
by large concourse Of sorrowing
friends and relatives. Two children.
John and Mary are left TO mourn the
death Of mother. whose love was
such as only a mother can give. and
whose place In their lives can never
be filled by another.
La Junta tribune., 1909-08-21

New York State. April 3. 1s4S. and he
departed this life from La Junta. Colo
August IS, 1903. Stxty-three years,
four months and fifteen days measure
his earth journey. But let US hope
that his pilgrim spirit will find oppor.
tunity for journeying on and on
through the cycles OF endless day.
When twenty years Of age he for
sock his native state and went to IL
linois \ little later the western te-
yer drove him on 10 Iowa. Here he
met and married Christian Houser at
Johnson, Iowa. March 2. 1871 Nine
children crowded about their thres-
hold. Seven OF them now grown TO
manhood and womanhood mourn their
fathers death
The family came to Colorado sew
eral years ago and Mr. Gleasman has
been a familiar figure I. aud near
La Junta since that time Having re-
sided r. the Holbrook country until
his recent Illness. many friends and
ne!ghboTs drove ia from there 10 pay
their last respects and attend the fun
eral. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. r II. Ayres at the Methodist
church and the interrmeni was made
In Fairyiew cemetary.
La Junta tribune., 1909-08-21
Prowers County Fair.

September /. : and are 10 be the
big days al Lamar. the time for hold
ing the great Prowers County Fair.
Preparations and entries point to one
Of the best exhibits in the history OF
the Association. Assurances are al
ready given OF unusually good dis
plays In the agricultural and live
stock departments. and the races and
other amusements will be OF the best,
Two talloon aseensions daily. and a
ball game each morning OF the fair
will be among the features
La Junta tribune., 1909-08-21
At the Vaudeville

The La Junta is presenting TO the
amusement public during the latter
days OF this week vaudeville stunt
Of sterling worth Rosa and Green.
chorus girls. are pronounced by those
who have seen them to be tEe best
ever In addition to the unusually
fine vaudeville performance. the mo-
ton pictures and Illustrated songs
are little above the standard. and
the show is well worth the seeing.
Admission ten cents
La Junta tribune., 1909-08-21
Luther Lowe

Luther Lowe died at Ford, Kansas.
on the Iith. Mr. Lowe was a nephew
OF John T. Lindsey. OF La Junta. and
was here until about a month ago in
an effort TO regain his health He
was afflicted with tuberculosis The
funeral occurred at Ford