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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
MASTER OF BOW
WINS BACK WIFE
William Hoffman and Beautiful
''Gerda Nelson," Now Star
ring in North, RecOnCiled

The love tales of the Hoffmans have
passed into new chapter. offen-
bach's opera does not tell a sweeter
story than that told by William Fred
erick Hoffman, violin virtuoso and COM
poser, wherein he declares that a
reconciliation has been effected with
his beautiful wife. known to the stage
as Gerda Nelson. Hoffman is the leader
of the Palace hotel orchestra Mrs.
Hoffman is the leading lady OF the ST.
Elmo company. a Belaseo production
now playing in Portland.
In January last Mrs Gerder wismar
Hoffman filed secret complaint of
cial responsibility. The suit was later
withdrawn.
Two months ago Mrs. Hoffman joined
the Belasco forces. 1t was intimated
that the step was made necessary be-
cause of financial worries; that on her
was laid the burden of supporting her
two children. Walter Daprosch and
Robert Jack.
Mrs. Hoffman and I are on the best
of terms Hoffman said yesterday at
the Palace. Some misguided but mis-
taken friends have spread reports that
tended to injure us. Mrs. Hoffman did
not go ON the stage because on her
rested the responsibility of supporting
the children. have provided literally
for them at all times, even stinting
myself for their advantage.
II met Mrs. Hoffman in Sacramento
some time ago. We are now on better
terms than we have ever been. Mrs.
Hoffman puts above her professional
ambitions the welfare of her two chill
dren. Their life and happiness she
places above her own. She will be
back from Portland and the north to-
ward the end Of May. We are happily
reconciled."
Mrs. Hoffman was a member of the
Augustin Daily company when she met
her present husband. She is the sister
of Hother Wismar. well known violin
ist, and Mrs. Z. j. thinner, whose hus-
band is the vice president of the Pa
cific States telephone and telegraph
company.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
RUNAWAY WALLABIES
CAPTURED AFTER CHASE
Youthful KangarOos Hop Out of
Club Confines

kangaroo hunting became the chief
sport of the Mission district yesterday
morning when 1T was discovered that
the two wallabies brought home from
Australia by the Columbia Park boys
club had made their escape from the
club grounds in Guerrero street and
had started to hop home to the an
tippodes.
Some one cane in and forgot to close
the door, and the wallabies thought il
was their opportunity. After an ex-
citing chase the dainty little miniature
kangaroos were captured. One of them
is sweet tempered, lovable, gray
creature, and it was captured by boy
in Church street, who tied a rope
around it's leg and hauled IT home with
little difficulty.
The cross one, that spits in an insult
ing manner at all save its most inti-
mate acquaintances. was caught after
serious time in Howard street 1t
was necessary to impress an Italian
vegetable wagon into service to in
duce this one to go back to the park
compound.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
INSANE ALIENS TO
START FOR HOME
Twenty=eight Patients to Be
Transported From California
Under Recent Law

STOCKTON. March 31-Tomorrow rs
insane persons who are aliens will be
sent from California to New York, there
to be deported to their native coun-
tries, under recent federal law. The
patients will be: From Stockton s,
from Napa g. Mendocino 4, Agnews g.
southern California 5.
Eleven attendants will be in charge
of the patients, and Secretary Walter
Parrish of Stockton hospital and Sec
retary Charles Waymire of the state
lunacy commission will be in charge
of the party.
There will be a special car for pa
tients. car for attendants and diner
for the trip to New York, which will
be made over the Sunset route via
New Orleans. The federal government
pays half the cost and the steamship
companies bear the other half. The
train leaves Oakland mole tomorrow
afternoon
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
"DR. "LAMPE SAYS
HE FEARED WIFE
Admits Writing Confession of
Guilt Under Threat OF
Death

MY wife Jessie Lampe desires her
freedom from me, and I am compelled
u give II to her, as she possesses
knowledge concerning my immoral inti-
macies with and other women
agree not to fight 1t, as 1 have on
other occasions by perjuring myself and
friends"
Dr. Walter A. Lampe, who is suing
Jessie Lampe for divorce, produced in
Judge Mogan's court yesterday state
ment written by him in the above terms
ana explained that he penned the words
IN actual fear of his life. He stated
tnat his wife stood over him with a
siphon bottle in her hand and threat
ened TO brain him if he did not sign
the paper The statements in 1t are
untrue, testified the dermatologist.
Mrs Lampe was on the witness
stand IN the afternoon and in dramatic
Iasnion described the shooting of her
husoand last August, as the result of
winch he still carries a bullet in his
brain. "He was coming at me with a
razor, said the witness. ST had taken
tne revolver from a drawer before this
ana when he advanced I turned away
from MIN. but pointed the gun behind
me. 1t went off accidentally and I
rushed screaming down eight flights
OF stairs to tell everybody of the acct
dent"
She Indignantly denied the beauty
doctors statements that she wished to
play the slot machine in the bar of
stockton boat II have no such low
tendencies" Mrs. Lampe asserted with
scorn As to testimony given by
Lampe's mother that the defendant
had beaten her with a broomstick,
called her an "old bat" and pushed
her fist in her face, Mrs. Lampe char
acterized 1t as perjury The trial will
be resumed Tuesday next.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
RESIDENTS FIGHT
SALOON LICENSE
Vigorous Battle on Against the
Spread of Resorts on the
Ocean Boulevard
Application of P. j. AmrOck Viii
Be Opposed Before the
Police Commission

To prevent the transformation Of the
Ocean boulevard into a hurdy gurdy
thoroughfare a determined stand is be-
ing made by those living along the
highway and in the immediate vicinity
Their decision is marked by the call
TO arms TO oppose the granting Of a
license 10 p. J. Amrock 10 retail liquors
at Sloat and Ocean boulevards. The
license application is scheduled TO
come before the police commissioners
next Monday night
For TWO years residepts Of the dis
trict have made q continued and con-
centrated fight 10 keep saloons off the
boulevard. They were disgusted with
conditions that followed the fire. They
wanted To expel the half world life
that was attracted TO the beach by that
class of resorts. The JOY riders and
entertainers and exhilarated crowds
csrousing until sunup were not consid-
cred a desirable adjunct to the COM
munitF.
FIGHT KEPT Up
So with the idea OF restoring the
Ocean boulevard and the adjacent vi
cinity TO a residence district and TO
keep il that way the fight was unin-
terruptedly waged during two munici-
l'cl- i4e AllA-S- L-E LESA0El4ls At-
clare they We're finally promised that
no more retail licenses would be
granted along the ocean boulevard.
This battle was on as late as last week
when woman applied for a license to
conduct d saloon next 10 Dibble's road
house.
The citizens were before the con-
miSsioners to protest against the IL
ceuse being granted. Objections were
7.T- crhnR7 chill
dren. civic workers and ministers, and
the commissioners refused the license
Since then there has been q new turn
80 affairs on LOT leased for 10 years
by Patrick BrOderick OF the board Of
public works. at Ocean and Sloat bOu-
levards. ground has been broken and
Toadhouse is now under construction.
The license has been applied for in
the name Of ?. J. Amrock. who sees
1T 20 designate his place Of business as
located st No. Sloat boulevard.
This address given by AmrOck as his
place Of business. according 10 those
opposing him, is merely a subterfuge,
q teChnicaIty by means of which 1t
viii BE- attempted 10 secure the license,
maintaining that the saloon is of the
Ocean boulevard But the plans show
the main entrance 10 the saloon on the
Ocean boulevard overlooking the beach.
MILLION ARE LEADS OPPOSITION
Others are interested in the fight
besides those living in the immediate
vicinity Alexander Russell. million
sire and art cOnnoisseur whose beau
tiful home at 1926 Ocean boulevard is
one Of the show places OF the city. Is
heading the fight being made by the
residents. while others are busily en-
gagged in circulating petitions against
the saloon.
The Outdoor Art league, Of which
Mrs. Lowell White is president. has
marsha led its forces on the residents
lire Of battle. Il is understood that
Mrs White is also giving her personal
support 10 the issue. The civic sec
ton Of the California club and its
president. Mrs. Louis Hertz, viii also
appear Monday night before the COM
uissioners in opposition 10 the grant
ing OF the license.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
BOILER MAKER BARRED
BY NAVY YARD RULE
kavanagh Can Not Take Exam
ination for a Year
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

VALLEJO, March 31.-Edward Kaya-
nagh presented himself to undergo the
test for foreman boiler maker at the
local station, but was advised by Com
mandant Hugo Osterhaus that he
could not enter without a special per-
nit from the secretary of the navy.
The rules of the department provide
that any employe discharged for cause
can not take an examination for re-
instatement within a year.
kavanagh was foreman boiler maker
at the local yard for many years up to
last November, when he incurred the
displeasure of the former yard man
ager, Holden A. Evans, who succeeded
in bringing about his discharge for
poor workmanship.
Five applicants took the test today,
two being from here, and ]. J. Cullen,
NJ. j. Higgins and J. V. O'Donnell from
San Francisco. The papers will be for
warded to Washington to be passed on.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
Dorando Wins Marathon
From Longboat

PITTSBURG, Pa, March S1.-Not
more than 25 yards separated Dorando
and Longboat at any period in a fast
20 mile race at Exposition hall to-
night Dorando winning in / hour, "a
minutes and S 2-5 seconds-within four
minutes of the record, which Lung
strum, the Swede, established in New
York about a month ago.
Dorando took the lead at the start.
but surrendered 1T to Longboat after
the second mile. During the next FIVE
miles each lost It twice
In the seventh Dorando regained 1t
and held IL to the finish. Dorando
nearly collapsed at the end
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
st. Anthony's Swamps
St. Joseph'S

OAKLAND, March 31.-The st. An
thongs baseball team swamped the
nine from st. Joseph's institute, West
Oakland, at the State league grounds
this afternoon by the score of 81 to S.
The East Oaklanders made 81 hits.
Perry, for the victors, allowed but
three
Summary: Three base hit-HanIey. Two base
hits-Fitton. Hanley, Perry, Healey. Cabral (2)
First base called bals-On Perry ). of Enos
TO- OF 0Bren g. Struck out-By Perry u, by
Enos 3, by O'Brien ]. Umpires-Grundell and
Dixon Scorer-Rarron. Battery for st. An
thony's, Perry and 0'ConneIl battery for St
Joseph's. Enos. O'Brlen and o'Donnell
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
FERRY DEPOT RENTS
WILL MOVE SKYWARD
Square Foot Basis Will Increase
States Income $1,000

:. Harbor Commissioner w. z. Denni-
son. who has been appointed to succeed
himself as q member Of the board of
harbOr commissioners yesterday at the
regular meeting of the board filed his
new commission and a telegram from
tile secretary of state to the effect that
his bond had been filed and approved
one Of Dennison's first acts was to
nominate Frank Garcia to succeed him.
self as Wharfnger- Commissioners Tel
Ter seconded the nomination and Garcia
viii bold his job for four years more
The harhor board notified tenants in
the ferry depot that their rents would
be raised from May l. The new rents
have been placed on a square foot basis
and the readiustment win add about
1000 a month to the states income
from the ferry depot.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
PANTAGES' CIRCUIT SUES
GRAUMAN COMPANY
NaudeviIIe Concern Asks DAM
ages for Broken Contract

Pantag ges' vaudeville circuit brought
damage suit against the Grammar
company yesterday over the lease OF
the new theater now being built for
Grammar on the site Of the Emma
Spreckels building. The suit. fled in
the United States circuit court. asks
he court TO estimate the damages re-
sulting from the broken contract
Last October the Pantages agreed to
buy A half interest in the New York
and san Francisco vaudeville company
from David J. and Sid Grammar, who
held equal interests in the concern.
For this they We're TO pay $4,000 of
which $4,000 was to be given at once.
Now, say the Pantages people, the
Grsumans, realizing the value of their
bargain. refuse TO accept the tender of
the $500 to bind the contract. For
this they ask for an accounting and
damages.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
CONFRATERNITY MEETING
TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY
St. Anne'S Church Will Be
Scene of Gathering

The next general meeting of st.
Anne's confraternity will be held Sun
day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in
st. Anne's church, corner of Thirteenth
avenue and / street, Sunset district.
This is the last general meeting until
July novena for the feast Preceding
the enrolment of new members there
Will be sermon and benediction of the
blessed sacrament. This event yill af-
ford to all an opportunity to obtain the
veneration of the relic. St. Anne's
rosary will also be obtainable on the
occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
CHILDREN'S HOME GIVEN
PART OF $4,000 ESTATE
Jerry c. Myers Will Contains
Many Bequests
Especial Dispatch to The Call


STOCKTON, March 31.-Jerry c.
Myers bequeathed his $4,000 estate to
many, as has been made evident by the
fling of his we'll for probate. Jack
Howie receives the interest on $4,000,
the principal at his death to go to the
Stockton children'S home.
Mrs. William Sigelkoff of Lodi re-
ceives $3.50 and her two sons, Frank
and William. 800 each. To Carrie Nc
Garry of Oakland is left 5000, to her
son Eddie 800, and But and Earl Nc
Garry $50 each.
Other benef1ciaries are: Evaline
Thomson. 500; the Miss Stack, 500
each: the three sons of Myra Stewart
of Minnesota, 800 each; Rita and
Emma Stroup of Clay station. Califor-
mia. $50 each; the Misses Randolph OF
Gait, $50.
Two-thirds of the remainder is to be
given to some state childrens home to
be decided upon by the executors.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
cEBRIAN MAKING FACES"
PERTURBS DE LANEAGA
Charges and Counter Charges of
Fearful Actions Made

Miguel de Lavesga took the witness
stand yesterday for the first time in his
fight for half the 100000 estate of his
deceased sister, Maria During the
afternoon there was an angry outburst
from the witness, showing the extreme
iI feeling between him and J. c.
Cebrian, husband of Papa" Cebrian,
chief beneficiary under the viii.
De Laveaga appealed to his attorney
and TO Judge Coffey, alleging that Ce-
brian was laughing and making faces
al him.
s. NJ. Shortridge brought counter
charge that Miguel made faces at the
witnesses when they were on the stand
Miguel practically acknowledged
that he had done so, but insisted thai
IL he could prevent the others from
doing the same TO him it was his right
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
.27OO COMPANIES
FAIL TO PAY TAX
Many Protest While Conform.
ing TO Federal Law and
Rely on Test Case
[Speeial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, March 31-Only 5000
corporations in the Sacramento district
out of total Of 500 have paid their ex-
else taxes and fled their reports with
the internal revenue officers here.
The 2,70O delinquent corporations un-
der the law win be prosecuted and
forced to pay a fine of from $1,000 to
$4,000.
The Sacramento district comprises
the portion of California north of San
Francisco and all of the stateof Ne
vada.
Many OF the big corporations have
paid the excise tax under protest, and
are awaiting the outcome Of a test
case now before the supreme court
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
OFFICIALS OF LODI
WILL RECEIVE PAY
Ordinance Provides Regular
Compensation for Services
of Municipal Employees
Especial Dispatch TO The Call


STOCKTON, March s1.-Beginning
with April is. Lodi will pay its city
officials. An ordinance providing for
compensating the officials has been
adopted.
The city clerks salary is fixed at $50
a month, with s25 for services as as
SCISSOR.
The city treasurer is allowed l per
cent of all money handled, the maxi
mum amount. however, being fixed at
$500 a year.
A salary of SIS a month will be paid
10 the city marshal, with SIS extra for
services AS superintendent of streets.
The city recorder will receive $40 a
month and fees in civil cases. Ten
dollars month will be paid to the
city health officer.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
DR.. HASSLER ALLEGES
POLITICAL CONSPIRACY
Sues to Enioin Health Board
From DiScharging Him

That there is a political conspiracy
against him. the conspirators being the
members of the city board of health.
was the ground upon which DR.. Will
liam c. Hassler yesterday petitioned the
superior court TO enjoin the board from
removing him from his post of chief
sanitary Inspector March 4 the board.
on the motion of Commissioner Murray
seconded by Commissioner Sharp. passed
resolution declaring the position
vacant, to date from April 1.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
TWO STOCKTON LOTS
ARE SOLD FOR S35, 900
Especial Dispotch 10 The Call

TOPccIdI DtSpdtch 70 ne Gail
STOCKTON. March 31-A deal was
completed today whereby Mrs. Marion
Claiborne and Lewis & Barling, local
contractors, purchased from Cohn &
Katten two lots in Main street, ex-
tending 100 feet west of Stanislaus
and 80 feet deep, for $4,000. The pur-
chasers intend to expend between $780,
600 and 100000 in improvements on
the property. They contemplate erect
ing a six story building on the corner
lot and at least a four story structure
on the lot adjoining
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
BRIDE AND GROOM VISIT
AT MINE OF w. B. BOURN
Will Leave for Eastern Tour in
Few Days
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

GRASS VALLEY, March 31.-Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Rose Vincent, who were
married at San Mateo yesterday. will
spend part of their honeymoon at
the cottage at the Empire mine which
is owned by the brides father, w. B.
Bourn.
The two arrived here last night in a
special coach and will spend the next
two or three days at the mine cottage
The building has been fitted up for
the occasion, but the bride insisted
that the rustic appearance be main
tanned. The two will proba bly, go east
from here.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
10000 ACRES SOLD
TO EASTERN SYNDICATE
S500,000 Property Will Be Used
for Colonization
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

NAPA, March 31&-The details of an
important transfer were completed to-
day by which the F'innell land COM
pany and Williamson Finnell of Napa
will sell 5000 acres of fertile land to a
syndicate of eastern capitalists.
The land is situated in Tehama
county. Williamson F'innell owned
about 1000 acres of 1t. The FInnell land
company owned the balance of the
property. James II. Goodwin & Co.
the Bank OF Napa and Simpson Fin
nell own all of the stock in the Fin
nell land company.
The price paid for the land was about
100000. The syndicate will subdivide
the property for colonization purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
WOMAN ELOPES WITH
HUSBANDS BROTHERS
Left 7 Years Ago With One ;
Now FIees With Another
Especial Di,potch 10 The CALI

IOFNNFNI L@toF1ttSIf To Il ItS Nutt1 /
SACRAMENTO. March 31.-Deserted
by his wife, who eloped seven years
ago with his brother, Albert B. c. Sal
mon. a court reporter of Newark, n. J.,
has written TO officers here asking them
to arrest ]. r. Salmon, another brother.
The deserted husband says his broth
er not only eloped to California, but
left wife and seven children in New
ark.
The writer learned that the elopers
are living in Sacramento and he wants
to prosecute them. ]. Z. Salmon was
arrested in Los Angeles years ago, but
beat his case on a technicality
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
OPTICIAN JAILED FOR
SETTING HOUSE AFIRE
Attempt Made to Show Work
of Safe Crackers
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO March 31-Chief of
Police Ahern caused the arrest of Jo-
seph Stevens, local optician, today,
on the charge Of setting fire to his own
business place with the intention of
collecting s2,0 insurance A fire was
discovered in the place this morning
and Stevens turned in the alarm. A.
crude attempt was made to give the
premises the appearance of having been
entered by safe crackers.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
SELECT JEFFERSON DAY
CONFERENCE DELEGATES
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
AUBURN, March 31.-The following
delegates have been selected to attend
the Jefferson day conference at Los
Angeles April II: w. A. Shepard, James
ID. Meredith, Ben p. Tabor, P. H. John
son, James j. Brennan, F. L. Sanders,
John Nichols and ]. w. McFadden. The
delegates are against any Endorsement
of candidates.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
Jacksonville Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 31-W Fl
Fizer today announced that he would not star
Boca Grande in the American derby, the head
liner OF the present meeting, which is to be de
cided al Noncrief Saturday. The announcemen
came after the ignomnous defeat OF Boci
Grande in today's feature. Summary:
First race, six furlongs. purse-Earls Court
to l. won; Mystiher. TO TO- second; Hickey
to j, third. Time, III 3-5.
Second race. four furlongs, purse-Darling
/ TO 4, won; Tallahassee. TO l. second; Ken
lucky Rose 10 to l. third. Time :4S 3D.
Third race. six furlongs. purse-Judge Hender
son. to /. won; Miss Sly, to J. second; Dor
Diaz. % TO 1. third. Time. 1:l4 40
Fourth race, one and sixteenth miles, purse
live Wire 2 TO ], won; PuIka 3 to l. second
Furnace, 30 TO 1. third Time. 1:46 2-5.
Fifth race, six furlongs, purse-Parkriew.
TO l. won; Judge Cabaniss. to 1. second; Bon
ME Bard. 6 to l. third Time. 1:12 2-5.
Sixth race one and a sixteenth miles purse
Oberon. 10 1, won; Rosebero IL 20 8. sec
ond Hooray. to /, third Time. 1:47 2-5.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
O'KEEFE PAYS $500 FINE
UNDER ANTITRUST LAW
Manager of Meat Company
Gives Up His Fight
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

SACRAMENTO, March 3f.-Having
lost the appeal to the supreme court
the counsel for Manager J. O'Keefe of
the Western meat company have given
up their fight against his conviction
for violating the antitrust law They
appeared in court and handed over to
the clerk the $500 fine imposed on
OKeefe by Judge Post. O'Keefe is the
first in the state to be punished under
the law
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
WESTON NEAR CHICAGO

PEORIA, Jll.. March 3l.-Edward p.
Weston is spending the night at Will
burn, H., l27 miles from Chicago. He
walked SO miles today.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
FAMOUS BOWERS RANCH
SOLD FOR $IOO. 900
1000 Acres i'm Sacramento Vail
ley Changes Hands
TSneciol D;soofcb 10 I'll, CnU1

CHICO, March 31.-The famous Bow
ers ranch of 1,O60 acres. along the Sac
ramento river, below this city, has been
sold by the John Crouch land company
to c. F. Dillmann, P. c.. Drescher and
the d. o. Mills national bank of Sac
ramento. The consideration is said to
be 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01

Danny Long announced after yesterdays game
that he would use Ralph Willis on the hin this
afternoon. Willis Is in good form. having
worked during the winter in the Imperial Val
9ey league McCredie might use RyaD to do the
heavy EoTk-
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-01
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
.SFREAD OF TEXAS
FEVER is FEARED
Governor Quarantines Many OF
the Counties i'm Southland
Against Cattle Disease

SACRAMENTO, March 31.-Because
of proclamation issued by Governor
Gillett through State veterinarian
Keane. several counties in southern
California and the San Joaquin valley
have been quarantined TO prevent the
spread of Texas fever among cattle
The following counties are affected
by the quarantine:
San Diego, Orange, Santa Barbara
and portions of San Luis Obfspo.
Fresno. Kings. Tulare and San Ber-
nardino.