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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING OF SAN FRANCISCO
WIFE LIKED THE
GAYETY OF CAFES
Fondness for the Frivolous
Things of Life Results in
Decree of Divorce

OAKLAND. Feb. 1i.-Blanche NJ.
Secor was tickle. according TO the tes-
timony given by her husband, Willard,
who secured a final decree Of divorce
against her today. She liked to go to
cafes with other men. he said, and
leave him at home to cook his meals.
Blanche Pyne, who was granted an
interIocutory decree of divorce today
against Henry T. Pyne, testified that
her husbands extreme cruelty consist
ed partly of wrongfully accusing her
of associating with other men.
Albert Sydney Johnson had an aver
sion to soap and water. according 20
Rosina Belle Johnson, who sued him
for divorce today on the ground of eX-
treme cruelty. She said that when she
demonstrated with him he pulled her
hair.
Minnie c. Waite secured a final de-
cree of divorce today against William
III. Waite, policeman. on the ground
of extreme cruelty She testified that
he was fond of woman named
George Davis and used to telephone
to her.
The following new suits for divorce
were begun today: Celia Fleming
against Adelbert Fleming, cruelty;
Martin Johnson against Anna Johnson.
desertion: William $. Fazande against
Maria Fazande, desertion.
George l.. Clark was granted an in
terlocutory decree of divorce against
Nancy NJ. Clark on the ground of de-
sertion.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
MINING MAGNATf
GIVES EVIDENCE
Testifies Against Man Accused
of Forming Fake .Sl0,000,=
600 Corporation

OAKLAND, Feb. 14-"Andy" Hunker,
discoverer of gold on Hunker creek.
near Dawson, and a millionaire mine
owner, was an important witness to-
day in Judge Wells court. He testi-
fed that the much heralded gold min
ing country in Alaska, which j II.
Rollins is accused of having shipped
men to for consideration, was produce
tive of no mineral more Valuable than
granite. The charge against Rollins
is that he obtained money under false
pretenseS.
According To the testimony that has
come out at the trial, Rollins matched
the plan TO swindle while he was, serv-
ing term in the penitentiary. The
plan was to incorporate a $10,000.000
company to mine In Alaska.
On his release from San Quentin he
opened expensive headquarters in the
Hotel st. Mark and advertised for men
to so to Alaska to develop his prop
critics; a score or so answered the
advertisements. according TO the prose
cution, and paid from 500 to $3.50 each
for the privilege of doing so. The
money was supposed to be merely a
deposit of good faith, and was to be
returned later
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
ENGINEERING WORK
ON HARBOR BEGINS
Behring'S Are Made Along Shore
Line to Determine Nature
of Strata

OAKLAND Feb. 14-City Engineer
Turner has begun the preliminary en-
sineering work for the Improvement of
the water front. Behring'S TO depths of
As feet are being made along the 2.700
feet of shoreline for the purpose of
ascertaining the nature of the hsrbor
bottom. The specifications for the
wharf foundations will be drawn ae-
cording TO the quality of the bottom on
which the piling will rest.
This work could not be begun until
the validity of the bonds was estab-
lished and the date of sale was near.
as all harbOr Improvement expenditure
must be betrayed from the bond money.
The costs viii include as preliminary
work not only the bOrings along the
waters edge, but the drawing of def
mite specifications and the making of
the plans and prints showing the exact
structure of the wharves.
City Engineer Turner'S bOrings so far
have shown stratum OF hardpan along
the shOrtline which will be sufficiently
solid TO support the superstructure or
the seawan and wharves. over this
stratum is bank of soft bottom. Is
ing al depth of from Il To IL feet.
The board of public works. acting ss
harbOr commission, is prOsecutinc
the negotiations for the acquisition Of
water front lands which are needed in
the harbOr work In the harbor money
voted is an allotment of $3.50, 300 for
this purpose. The city had made sew
eral options which are within the aver
ge of the allotment and will probably
settle without litigation with the gas
company and some other big corpora
lions for their lands. In a few eases
possibly there win be condemnation
suits.
The board will soon take up the de-
tails of preparing the bonds and put
ting them on sale. Council action in
the matter has been brought almost TO
close by the passage of an ordinance
fixing the denomination OF the bonds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
POLICE SUSPECT
WIFI OF RObbER
Authorities Believe Mrs. A. j,
Madalena Knew OF Laundry
Holdup Plan

ALAMEDA. Feb. 14.-That the wife
of A j. Madalena, the man who held
up four persons in the office of the
Alameda steam laundry at the point
of revolver Saturday afternoon,
knew of the plans of the robber. is
the theory of the police and also OF
some of the owners OF the laundry.
According to the. police, the wife Of
the holdup man berated him in a con
versation the couple had in the city
prison because things had gone
wrong"
Maladena's wife was Miss Clemente
Bonnemazou, a daughter of the late
Jean Bonnemazou, who was large
owner of stock in the Alameda steam
laundry. Bonnemazou had his will so
drawn so as to leave all of his laundry
stock to a minor son. This is said
to have displeased the testator's
daughter.
According to Chief of Police Con-
rad, Maladena was not familiar with
the laundry plant and with the prac-
tice of the cashier of the offlces TO
count money on Saturday afternoons.
How Maladena came into possession
of the knowledge that he exhibited IN
making his way into the laundry Of
flee at the exact time that the cash
was being counted is regarded rs sus-
.picious by the detectives working on
the case, and this is one of their chief
reasons for holding that Maladena's
wife knows more of her husbands
act than has come to light. Maladena
will appear in the police court to-
morrow morning at o'clock for ar
raignment
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
CITY WILL ACCEPT
IRRIGATION PLANT
Park Commission Utilities I'm
foreground Springs

OAKLAND. Feb. 1.-THE park COM
missioners will accept on behalf of the
city the new irrigation plant at Lake
side park This week The final test of
the apparatus has been held before
Mayor Mott and number of other city
officials and the equipment has been
found satisfactory. The Krogh manu-
featuring company holds the contract
with the city for the construction.
The plant viii supply all the water
needed in the park for irrigation and
street sprinkling purposes 1t cost
$4,000 and is fed by springs. the flow of
which is 500 gallons a minute at each
of the two bored wells.
The existence Of the springs was not
known until after the city had acquired
the lands and had begun development
work. Similar fresh water springs
have been found in Independence
square East Oakland, and De Fremery
park, West Oakland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
HEBREW POETS OF
GOTHAM FORM UNION
Bards of Weddings and Bar
mitZvahs Organize

NEW YORK. Feb. 14--PoetS are the
latest accesSiOns TO the ranks of union
labor. New YOrk's newest union is the
bookchant, an organize ton of profess
siOnaI baTds on New YOrk's East side.
Their business is the singing of i'm
prOmptu songs in rhyme at Hebrew
weddings and barwitzvahs, which cor
respond to christenings.
Within the last few years competi-
tion has become keen in this calling.
and there were more singers than we'd
dings. Accordingly a council Of war
was held. which has just resulted in the
formation of the union Hyman Bass
man. $40 pound tenor. is president.
The songs of the bards at wedding or
barmitzvahs are more or less personal
affairs. praising the fortunate princi-
pals and extolling virtues of each guest
in turn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
HEAD OF MARBLE FIRM
MYSTERIOUSLY SLAIN
Found Dead on Company's Prop
erty in Alaska

SEATTLE. Feb. 1.-THE dead body
of Peter Taube of this city, president
of the American marble company. was
found on the cOmpany's property on
Fox island. Alaska last Friday. The
cause of death has not been learned.
The company has had much trouble
over its property.
Five years ago William Deppy, a
stock holder, was shot and killed on the
cOmpany's land by Robert Ball. dis
barred Michigan attorney, who had
gained control of majority of the
stock. Ball was sentenced to Il wears
in prison. and is now in the national
hospital for the insane in Washington.
ID. c.
+. L. Fox, who. with Deppy and
Taube. was opposed to Ball. lately laid
claim to the property and sold it to
the Vermont marble company. This
sale was contested by other stock
holders, who sent Taube north in De-
cember to look after the property.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
SAN MATEO MASONS WILL
LAY TEMPLE CORNERSTONE
Ceremony to Be Conducted by
Grand Lodge February p
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SAN MATEO, Feb. 1.-THE corner
stone of the new Masonic temple be-
ing erected at Ellsworth and Tilton
avenues by San Mateo lodge. F. & A.
NJ, will be laid by the grand lodge of
California Washington's birthday, Feb
ruary %.
The ceremonies, which will be con-
Quoted by Grand Master w. Frank
Pierce. will begin at o'clock. The
Knights Templar and the consistories
of San Francisco and the lodges from
South San Francisco, Burlingame. Red
wood City and Palo Alto will paTtici-
pate in the celebration.
The committee of the San Mateo Ma
sonic hail association in charge of the
construction is as follows: Grove
Lawrence. chairman; l.. A. Smith, wor-
shipful master; Charles A. Vain
wright, NJ. J. Green. Joseph Levy. Jesse
Penton and W. +. Turnbull. ]. B. Og-
born is the architect and Berg & Will
son of Burlingame are the con-
tractors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
DISEASES OF TIL
TROPICS STUDIED
Medical Men interested in Work
OF the College of Medicine
and Surgery

OAKLAND. Feb. with Tropical
Diseases as the subject of his dis
course Dr. Herbert Gum, associate
professor Of tropical medicine in the
san Francisco polytechnic. delivered an
address this evening before the faculty
of the Oakland College Of Medicine and
Surgery. Tho lecture was The sixth
sn series given by nonresident
physicians and surgeons Monday even
ines 81 the college building, Grove and
TnirtN-frst streets.
pr Gunu's topic WAS Of special IN
1-r-sj owing 90 the recognition Of the
grave menace TO public health con-
IsiHed i'm the constantly increasing
number of cases OF serious tropica
diseases. This fncrea Sc has been attrib-
uted partially To the close trade relation
ships existing between the Pacific coast
and tropical countries and in 4 large
measure 10 a lack of proper laborato-
ries and instructors devoted exclusive
ly TO research i'm this branch OF medl-
cal science.
Realizing the necessity for immediate
action. tlle Oakland college of medicine
established u laboratory for this pur-
pose and elected Dr. Creighton Well
man L. q position on its faculty. But
tine MANY applications received from
PHYSICIANS outside the college who de-
sired adnittancc TO the course on trop-
f-aI diseases caused DR.. Wellman to
conduct 4 special course open only 10
medical students and graduates other
than those in regular attendance.
Another important department is
that recently opened by DR. ".
Colby Rucker Of the public health and
marine hospital service. This latest in
noVation in the college curriculum is
. course on public health and santa
tiou.
The recent work accomplished by the
Oakland college of medicine has at
traeted widespread interest not only
because Of SITS new departments Of pub
De health and tropical disea ses, ~but
also because Of the free clinics held
each day st the college building. over
1900 patients were treated during one
year. this number representing about
$50 separate services. This term
much lSs been undertaken by those in
charge of the tuberculosis depa Ttment.
Aside from IFS work I'm connection with
the Alameda County Society for the
study and Prevention of tuberculosis
the college holds a special evening
clinic for the beneht of such patients
rs are unable 10 visit the building
during the DAYTIME.
The college was founded i'm 1900 un-
der the state law governing the es-
enlistment Of educational and benevo-
l-nt institutions and has been main
t4ined by prominent physicians of this
city. with the preliminary specified
agreement that they should receive no
dividends nor personal aggrandizement
from the enterprise
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
LUMBERMEN'S LEAGUE IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Subject of "Odd Lengths" to Be
.Thrashed Out

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 1.-THE con-
vention of the Western lumbermen' S
association opened here today for a
three days session. Vice President g.
b. Channel of Twin Falls, Idaho, pre-
siding, owing 10 the resignation of
President Hayden.
According to various speakers the
subject of odd lengths" is the thorn
most annoying TO the retail lumber
trade at the present time. 1t was
stated that lumber manufacturers in
sist on including a certain per cent
of odd lengths i'm orders for standard
sizes. and while the dealers are willing
TO make a campaign of education
among the consumers, yet they object
to manufacturers debating that they
must take odd lengths" when standard
lengths are ordered.
A motion which was carried admit
ted 10 the membership of the associa-
ton dealers of California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
MINISTER STRICKEN
WHILE EULOGIZING BISHOP
Rev. DIR. ID. L. RAIDER Suffers
Stroke of Paralysis

PORTLAND. Ore. Feb. 14.-While
paying a sympathetic tribute to the
memory of Bishop Siras David Foss.
who died in Los Angeles recently
from stroke of paralysis. Rev. DR..
d. l.. RAIDER of this city himself suf-
fered stroke of paralysis and fell 70
the floor of the Taylor street Methodist
church today.
The weekly meeting of Methodist
ministers was in progress. Resolu-
tons eulogizing Bishop Foss had been
passed and Doctor RAIDER was respond
ing to a call for review of his per-
sonal "reminiscences of the late bishop
when he was stricken.
Doctor RAIDER was Immediately re-
moved to a hospital. His condition is
not serious. Doctor RAIDER is editor of
the Pacific Methodist Christian Ad-
vocate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
SUPERVISORS ADVERTISE
BIDS FOR EXTENSION
Southern Pacific Will Construct
Line to NOrthbrae

OAKLAND. Feb. ia resolution
was adopted this morning by the boa I'd
of supervisors asking for bids for 2
franchise TO build ana operate a rail
road through NoTthbrae. extending the
present Southern Pacific local line in
Berkeley and Albany 10 the east and
north The bids VIII be opened
March -
HYDE. Harjes < -. were awarded the
contract TO repair the Bay Farm island
bridge. connecting Alameda and Bay
Farm island east Of High street. Pre-
NiOus TO the granting OF the contract
supervisor Mullins insisted that there
should be no extras" in the shape of
additional work of construction in eX-
cess of the specifications.
He aroused the ire of Supervisor
Bridge, who. as chairman Of the bridge
committee resented Mullins comment
IS = reflection on himself.
DR. W J. Smythe asked the super
Nisors to appropriate $3.50 for the com
ing international pigeon show to be
held in Alameda county The petition
WAS referred to the committee Of the
whole.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Feb. 1.-THE following marriage
licenses issued today:
Walter L. Parrish, -, and Pearl kuykendaif
%. both of Fort Bragg.
David NJ. Peardon IS. and Carrie NJ Black,
80. both of Oakland.
Alfred s. Hughes 40, and Teresa Costello %
both of San Francisco.
Irving c. Weber &c and Rebecca p. Ayerell
D. both of Oakland.
Victor \. MetcaIf 81. oakland and Marie s.
Buffers. %. Piedmont
Herbert A. Graves %. Portland, Ore and
Jean C. Alexander is, Oakland.
Butler L. Fierce, 2S, Redlands, and Ada Mo-
Pies. 49, Alameda.
William H. DoweIl, SO. San Francisco and
Gertrude r. Henry. 80. Berkeley.
William +. Herzog a. and Catherine Sinclair
80. both of Warm Springs.
Edward ]. Ballinger. SO, Oakland, and Florence
Burteson. %. San lose.
frank ". Long, %, woodland. and yerna Rig
George r winwood. %, Oakland. and Jessie
Il. Hicks. %. Alameda.
James Taylor, ~, and augusta Devine II.
both of Oakland
John ]. Hull. IS, and Ellen E. sisco. IS, both
of Los angeles.
Arthur Marshall 30. Oakland and Elizabeth
Jackson. 40. San Francisco.
Carl NJ. Jacobsen. % oakland, aud Louise J.
lille, 80, Alameda.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
ESTUARY YIELDS UP
UNKNOWN MANS BODY
Corpse Thought to Be That of
Sailor

ALAMEDA, Feb. 1.-THE body of an
unidentified man was recovered from
the estuary off the north end of Peru
street this afternoon. The remains
were attired in a well worn black
suit. Nothing was found in the pock-
cts by which the corpse could be iden-
tilted. A knife and a bunch of keys
were the only articles found,
Deputy Coroner c. H. Viewer is of the
opinion that the body is that of a sailor
and that it had been in the water for
three weeks or more. In life the man
stood about six feet.
On the left wrist appears tattooed
bracelet and on the right arm the tat
tooed figures of man and woman and
lizard. No marks of violence were
discernible on the body The teeth are
regular and in good condition. The age
of the man is about 40 years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
MINISTER'S WIFE
DISMISSES SUIT
Charges Concerning Rev. Paul
Stewards Alleged AffinitieS
Not to Be Heard

OAKLAND, Feb. 1.-The sensational
charges made by Mrs. Anna NJ C.
Stewart against her husband, Rev. Paul
Stewart. pastor of the Hanna Memorial
Presbyterian church, viii not be aired
in court. \ dismissal of the divorce
action She brought against him on the
ground OF extreme cruelty was ordered
TO-DAY by Judge Harris on the motion
Of Mrs. Stewards attorneys.
Alleged affinities. six or seven in
number, and members Of stewards con-
ercgation. figured in the case. as the
pastors wife accused Inn OF forget
ting his marital obIiga tons in their
favor she also made charges of
physical abuse against him. one charge
being that he threw her against a pew
OF the church.
The suit was brought last summer
and was not a surprise to the mem
hers Of the church. as the jangle in
the matrimonial affairs of the pastor
was known. He filed an answer. in
which he denied the charges of cruelty
and harboring affinities in his heart,
and in turn said that his wife was in
sane. He admired that he had at times
used force in controlling her, but that
her insane behavior had made this
necessary. He mad never used more
force than was absolutely necessary,
he declared.
Mrs stewart was arrested in san
Jose at the instance OF an aunt before
she brought the divorce action. and
held on suspicion of insanity. She was
examined and freed. In her divorce
complaint she accused her husband of
instigating her arrest. Her husband
admitted this, but declared that he
was justified.
The dismissal Of the divorce case was
not the result OF a reconciliation. ac-
cordins to Stewards attorneys They
said they were taken by surprise and
declared that the probable reason was
that Mrs. Stewart realized that she
could not prove her charges.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
ALAMEDANS SEEK
P0LICEMAN'S PLACE
Seven Apply for Job Vacated by
0uSted BIueCoat

ALAMEDA, Feb. 14-Applications
for the position on the police force
made vacant through the enforced res
ignation of Patrolman William j.
Hughes, who was accused of playing
cards in the back room of Bay sta
tion cigar store while he was sup
posed 10 be on duty, have been filed
by the following:
Grant Hicks. F. r. Scott L. S.
Rhoades. James Hickey Barney B.
Burke, r. f. Donde and ". B. Paul
SEN
The applicants will be examined as
to their mental and physical qualifi-
cations by the police commissioners
Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The position of patrolman pays a
salary of $50 month.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
TURNER'S HEADQUARTERS
REMAIN IN OAKLAND
Will Hold Next State Conven=
ton i'm Stockton

OAKLAND. Feb. 1.-THE state con-
vention of Turner's has again located
the headquarters of its executive COM
mittee in this city, where it has been
maintained for some time past.
At the last convention the following
delegates from Oakland were present
Theodore Gier, c. Wanner, T. RadtlSe,
X II. Velten; DR.. w. L. Dietz, A. Wolfe
mann and John Schmidt.
The members of this years executive
committee are all from Oakland as
follows. Albert Curtin (chairman)
Julius Stirn, Paul 9th, Henry Loeher,
Henry Rohr, Joseph r. Rohrbach, Carl
Lorenzen and Charles Steinbeck. The
next state convention win be held in
stockton,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
FUNERAL OF SAVANT
TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY
Associates VIII Be Pail Bearers
for Professor Rising

BERKELEY Feb. 1.-THE funeral
Of Prof. William Bradley Rising. for
many years head Of the department Of
chemistry of the university. who died
last Thursday morning. will be held
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock from
the First Unitarian church of this city.
Rev. r. J.. liosmer viii conduct the
services and interment Will be in
Mountain View cemetery.
The pail bearers Will he: Prof War
rem Wilkinson. Warren Olney. John L.
Howard, Rev. J. X. Mclean. Prof. Ber-
nard Moses, Prof. Edmund O'NeiIl.
Prof. c. r. Bradley. Prof. NJ w Has
kcll. Philip r. Boone and Frank
Roller.
Mrs. Rising. who has been seriously
i'll from pneumonia. is slowly improv-
ing. but she has not as yet been told
OF her husbands death.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
HILL LINE PROMOTES
CHIEF ENGINEER KYLE
Becomes Vice President of Ore
gOn Trunk

PORTLAND. Ore. Feb. 14.-George
A. Kyle, formerly chief engineer of the
Oregon Trunk railway, which is build
ing down the Deschutes canyon into
central and southern Oregon. with pos
sble connections with a road having
terminals in Oakland. Cal. has been
elected vice president and general
manager in succession to the late Jack
son Smith
Ralph Budd. formerly chief engineer
of the Panama railway company un-
der John F. Stevens. will succeed
Kyle as chief engineer of the Oregon
Trunk
John F. stevens is now at the head
of the Oregon Trunk
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
BERKELEY BUTCHERS TO
FORFEIT S2z5 BAIL
Meat Cases Will Be Finally Dis
posed OF

BEEK ELEY, Feb. l4.-Berkeley
butchers who were arrested several
months ago for selling meat which
the pure food authorities declared was
preserved with drugs not allowed by
law viii have their cases disposed Of
"Wednesday.
day and bail required for others
amounting 10 s25 for each charge. 1t
is understood that the butchers will
forfeit the bail. which totals s225
Among the butchers involved are:
Fischel & Bauml, l. l. Stein, W. J.
Coz. W A Petit Egbert Armand
Charles Fischel. w ". Gist. f. :.
Hicks. samuel Whitehouse and F. H.
Nevin.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-15
COUNTY CLERKS SISTER
RESIGNS HER POSITION
Gives Up Job in Order to Enter
MatrimOnY

OAKLAND, Feb. I4.-Miss Daisy l..
Cook. sister of County Clerk John p
Cook. resigned her position as index
clerk of the board OF supervisors today
in order to be married. Her position
VIII be taken by her sister Miss r. NJ
Cook. who was appointed by the su-
pervisors today at salary of 500 a
month.