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The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
SOUTHERN BEAUTY
SECURES FREEDOM
Mrs. Ruth L. Evans Is Granted
Divorce From Los Angeles
Hotel Proprietor

Ruth Evans, noted as one of the most
beautiful women in Los Angeles So
ciety, was granted divorce by Judge
Murasky yesterday from T. o. Evans,
proprietor of the Decatur hotel, Los
Angeles Mrs. Evans came to San
Francisco more than three months ago
and has been living at the st. Francis.
Divorce court procedure is somewhat
familiar to Mrs. Evans. She once sued
in Los Angeles. That case was brought
to trial. but a reconciliation was ef-
fected in court.
But further trouble developed later
when Evans was named as correspond
ent in a divorce suit. Il asked him for
an explanation" testified Mrs Evans.
"but he said he had nothing to say
about it. That caused me great deal
of suffering and humiliation"
Evans stayed away from her for long
periods without explanation, the plain
tiff informed the court, even when she
was seriously ill in a hospital.
Mrs. Frances Brown, aunt of Mrs.
Evans, told of special trip to Los
Angeles to talk with Evans about his
not able to see him because for 10 sue
cessive days he was at the beach auto
mobiling with other women.
RELIANCE ON MOTHER IN LAW
Accusing her husband, Robert Lee
France, fuel and lumber Inspector for
the Southern Pacific, of miserly con-
duct, Mrs. Violet Rose France was
granted a divorce by Judge Mogan
yesterday on the ground of failure to
provide with the common necessaries
of life France gained notoriety year
ago as the result of an attempt to
kidnap his baby daughter. Helen, from
Mrs. France before the doors of the
ST. Francis hotel
Mrs. France told the Judge that her
husband did not dissipate his salary Of
$3.50 a month, or speculate with the
money, but it seemed to be a mania
with him that his mother in law should
support his wife. The child, who is now
years and months old, was awarded
to the custody of Mrs. France, with SIS
a month for her support.
DEsERTION DUE TO SPIRITS
The spirits" told Charles II. Dar-
ling, proprietor of a massage estab-
lishment. to desert his wife Suzetta,
the latter testified yesterday. She was
granted a divorce by Judge Mogan.
Mary ]. Smith was granted a divorce
from Charles G. Smith by Judge Mogan.
OTHER DIVORCE CASES
Divorces were granted yesterday as
follows:
BY Judge Cabanss-Ida May Ely from Frank
G. Ely desertion Charles A Westring from An
ME E. Westring, desertioD.
BY Judge Sturtevant-Florence Riggs from
John j. Riggs. desertion.
BY Judge Van Nostrand-Matie Ahlhauer from
Louis a. Ahlhauer cr1ielty; Martha c. Grahar
from Ulysses Grahar. desertiop, Charles C. Bey-
ems from Mary {. Beyens. iesertion
By Judge Graham--Nellie L. Cordes from
Frank c. Cordes. wllful neglect; Marietta Brown
from Louis j. Brown. willfui neglect.
Suits for divorce were begun yes
terday by:
May Vallejo against Philip Vallejo. desertion.
Anna J. Fearn against George Fearu, cruelty.
Marie Nouguier against Calixte Nouguier,
cruelty.
oraiis Williamson against David C. william
son. cruelty
Gretchen Ehret against Albert H. Ehret, cru
city.
Lorena c. Keene against Leon G. Keene, will
full neglect.
Eva yoldman against Joe voldman. cruelty.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
PROGRAMS TOSHOW
MANY MASTERPIECES
Souvenirs for the Tableaux in
Which Famous Pictures Will
Be Represented

Handsome souvenir programs have
been designed for the tableaux vivantes
that will be given in the colonial BALL
room of the st. Francis, April and 6.
Not only Will they contain reproduc-
tions of the 80 masterpieces of famous
French and English art that are to be
posed on the two evenings. but they
will also be decorated by one or two
groups from life.
For French night a medallion of
Queen Marie Antoinette, beautifully
colored after the painting by Madame
Vigee le Brun. will adorn the cover,
and inside Watteau's "Fete Galante,"
will be one of the features of the
book. 1t will be posed by Queen Marie
Antoinette, Mrs. Henry T. Scott and
her ladies in waiting. There will also
be picture of those in the French
ballet. The dancers will be dressed
in La Camargo costume, and the
youngsters who will be flower bearers
to the queen and dance the minuet
will wear rich cavalier and court cos
tunes
Since posing has become the fad
among the matrons and maids of the
local 400 the subject of art is re-
receiving unusual attention, and old
trunks are being overhauled and old
wardrobes reopened in honor of the
coming fete.
Six Vatican shepherdesses in the
court of the great French queen in
dainty attire of pastel shading will be
represented by Mrs. Russell Bogue.
Miss Bessie Ashton, Miss Agnes Till
mann. Miss Claire Nichols and Miss
Natalie Hunt.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
FLOUR QUOTED LOWER
AS WHEAT LOOKS GOOD
Reduction Is 20 Cents on 1876
Pounds in Barrel

Wholesalers reduced the price of
flour 20 cents a barrel yesterday.
1t is explained by the -four men that
the price followed the falling wheat
market Wheat had gone down 7A
cents In five days, and therefore 20
cents was taken off the quotation of
flour per barrel, which weighs 1876
pounds.
Louis Schwabacher, one of the man
ayers of the Crown flour mills. ex-
planned that a barrel of flour was
quoted at $500.
I'VE follow the wheat market pretty
closely in our prices" Schwabacher
said, though every fiuctuation on
change. of course. can not be repro
duced in our prices. But when we feel
the market is at all steady, we quote
a price that agrees with its ruling"
California is anticipating a very
heavy wheat crop, too represent
ative of the Sperry -four company,
stated, $50 that the people of the state
are promised further prosperity. The
crop will be the largest, barring un-
foreseen adverse weather, in five
years."
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
BLUMBERG is FREED
OF PERJURY CHARGE
Contradictory Evidence Is Pro-
duced Before Police Judge

The charge against r. II. Blumberg
of having committed perjury at the
preliminary hearing of Michael Joseph
Conboy for the murder of Bernard
Lagan was dismissed by Police Judge
Deasy yesterday following a motion
by Attorney Robert Ferral represent
ing the defendant.
The Judge went fully into the evil
dence of E. w. Hoag and James B.
Brooks and decided that more credence
was to be given to Brooks testimony
because his attention was concentrated
upon the actions of Blumberg, while
Hoag's attention was divided between
Conboy and Lagan and Blumberg and
Brooks.
Brooks testified that Blumberg
jumped over the counter before any
shot was fired and could have seen
what he had testified to.
Two witnesses were requisite to es-
tablish a charge of perjury and the
defendants alleged confession to the
district attorney had to be eliminated.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
IDENTICAL BIDS ROUSE
SUPERVISORS SUSPICION
Proffers of Bulletin and Post for
City Printing Rejected

ITS mighty queer that these two
papers should bid the same figure and
that figure cent raise" said Super-
visor walsh at yesterdays session of
the printing committee. considering the
offers TO do the citys official adver-
tising for next year
Merely a coincidence and no COL
lusion probably" laughed Supervisor
Murdock.
Walsh wasn't SO sure, and to MUIR
docks motion that the deadlock caused
by the identical offers of the Post and
Bulletin to publish the city's notices
at 29 cents per square inch be rejected
he gave a willing second. Chairman
Minehan thereupon instructed the clerk
to notify the publishers that all bids
were rejected and that new offers
would be received after the necessary
10 days notice.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
GOOD SHOWING IN
SUBCALIBER PRACTICE
Twelve BuIIseyes Scored Out of
65 Shots

Twelve buIlseye hits out of So shots
fred was the result OF the subcaliber
practice at Fort Baker yesterday The
firing was done from Battery Wagner,
with the new five inch guns.
Major ]. NJ. Ruckman, commander
OF the post, was immensely pleased
with the results.
The firing was done at both station
ary and moving targets. The One
Hundred and Forty-eighth company,
coast artillery. in command of Cap
tain Raymond H Fenner. and assisted
by Lieutenant J. r Ellis. had charge
Of the firing. Practice will be contin-
ued today.
The officers of the Presidio will give
2 reception and dance at the post next
Thursday evening. March 81, in honor
Of the officers and families of the First
cavalry who have recently returned
from The Philippines
Army Orders
Tie department has issued the fol-
lowing army orders:
Major Theodore c. Lyster, medical
corps. upon expiration OF leave, will
proceed to San Francisco and sail
about May 5 for Manila for duty. Upon
arrival at San Francisco Major Lyster
viii report to the commanding general
Of the department of California for
temporary duty pending the sailing Of
The navy department has issued the
following orders:
Assistant Surgeon A H. Dodge is
aias Om TO the the aEa caifornia niGspitai at
Lieutenant ". K Riddle is detached
from the Annapolis at the naval sta
tion at Tutuila and ordered home until
further orders.
The president has nominated Colonel
Ralph W. Hoyt, Twenty fifth infantry,
to be brigadier general.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
DE LAVEAGA CONTEST
DRAWS NEAR CLOSE

The contestants case against the
will of Maria Conception de Laveaga is
almost concluded. IL was announced by
Attorney PiIlsbury in Judge Coffey's
court yesterday.
Miguel A de Laveaga, the contest
ant, viii be placed on the stand Mon
day. and he is 10 be the last witness.
Mrs. cebrian. the proponent. who is in
p San Jose sanatorium, will not be
called as a witness again.
J. c. Cebrian. husband of the propo-
nent. was on the witness stand yes
terday TO identify a number of letters
written by Maria de Laveaga-
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
WEALTHY men ON
THE CONBOY JURY
Eleven TaIesmen Sworn for
Duty in Trial of Slayer of
Bernard Lagan
Taking of Testimony in the
Case to Begin Next
Monday

At the end OF day of rapid progress
IN jury getting II men had been sworn
to try Michael Joseph Conboy, accused
OF the murder of Bernard Lagan, when
Judge Dunno ordered an adjournment
yesterday afternoon. The jury prob
ably viii be completed today. when the
case VIII go over to Monday for the in
PRODUCTION Of testimony. Seven jurors
were passed and sworn for duty yester-
day out of So examined. They are:
A. c. RuIofsOn, president of the Ru-
lof metal window works, Monadnock
building.
jacques p. Faivre, once chef at the
Baldwin hotel, 2304 Fulton street
Henry KesSIer, vice president of the
Union machine company. 32I Sanchez
street
Jacob Heinz, butcher. 2l44 Union
street.
Frederick W. Ball, manager of the Is
dependent oil company 1867 Twelfth
avenue, South.
W. W. Moore, caterer, zoos Pine
street.
Albert Meyer, banker. 21s6 Pacific
street.
The jury contains the names of more
prominent businessmen than any that
has sat in q criminal trial in a long
while. Other men just as prominent
were excused. W. /. Gerstle of the
Alaska commercial company said he
had an opinion in the case, but could
give the defendant a fair trial. He was
peremptorily challenged by the de-
fense.
Alfred s Tubbs. president of the
Tubbs cordage company, and George ID.
Lucy OF the George d. Lucy company
were asked by Robert Ferral and J. j.
Dunno, attorneys for the defense, if
they could give credence to the testi-
mony of the defendant if il appeared
he were drunk. and both said they
could not accord the same belief to q
drunken man as a sober man. On this
ground the defense challenged Tubbs
and Lucy for cause, but Assistant Dis
trict Attorney McNutt excepted to the
suficiency Of the challenge, inasmuch
as the defense set up as part of it's case
that Conboy was not drunk. Judge
Dunno upheld McNutts contention and
the defense was obliged to exercise
peremptory challenges in both cases.
The prosecution has used four of it's 10
peremptory challenges and the defense
Il Of its 20. George 3. Greenwood, the
principal witness for the prosecution,
who is employed at Tucson, Ariz., has
arrived in San Francisco to testify at
the trial
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
FINES ARE IMPOSED BY
CORPORATION TAX LAW
Failure to File Statements Will
Involve Penalty

Corporations that failed TO file state
ments under the excise tax law before
March l are advised by August f.
Muenter, collector of internal revenue.
to do SO Immediately unless they pre-
Ter to face the full penalty of the law.
Upon notihcation Of delinquency, Ca
bell says, the offending corporation
must file a statement within 10 davs
but whether the penalty of so per cent
additional tax will be collected in such
instances is not clear.
If return is not made within 10
days the books of the corporation will
be brought into the revenue office, the
tax inquired and suits will be filed to
enforce fines ranging from 81 o0o ~
500 ~
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
SAYS HALLEY'S COMET
MAY NOT BE VISIBLE
Miss Rose 0'HaIloran Lectures
to ClubWomen

without the aid of an airship the
members Of the parliamentary section
of the California club roamed the heav-
ans yesterday. Miss Rose OHanoran
taking them on an astronomical jaunt
among the comets
At her studio in Ashbury street. Miss
O,Hallorsn told of comets Of the past
explaining many Of the peculiar char
actertstics Of these mysterious wander
erg-
Miss O'Halloran sprung a decided
sensation by saying that IL can not be
said positively that Halley's comet will
be visible to the naked eye during the
next month. Just now II is much too
near the sun to be seen at all and it
may veer OF into space and not appear
TO u.s. There IS some doubt also as to
whether il will be SO large and shining
an affair as when it appeared in 1885.
IF the comet is not visible it will be
the greatest possible disappointment to
the astronomical world said the
speaker yesterday.
Stereopticon Views were shown by
Miss O'Halloran illustrating the whim-
sicaIity Of cometary bodies.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
LITTLE MANS UPPERCUT
PUTS BIG MAN TO SLEEP
Ponderous Hotel Clerk Is Laid
Low by Small Guest
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

YOSEMITE, March 24.-The night
clerk of the FL Portal hotel at ri
Portal and Charles Walker of Marinosa
fought an informal fist fight to a finish
this morning at the hotel, and the fin-
ish found the clerk, a 200 pound Eng
lishman, taking the count from an m
percut on the jaw delivered by Walker
with 40 pounds behind it.
The trouble started when Walker sa
down to breakfast in the hotel dining
room and was informed by the cleris
that he could not eat in that hotel. to
get out.
After the fight Walker returned 70
the dining room and finished breakfast
unmolested..
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25

GEARY STREET BOND HEARING--The Red
MEMS ball. in the Yosemite building. Golden
Gate avenue near Hyde street. will be used as
the courtroom in which Judge John F. Ellison
of Tehama county will try the suit of Horace
G.. Platt to enjoin the sale by the city of the
(eary street railroad bonds. First hearing
will be held Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25

ATTELL CASE C0NTINUED-The case of Cae-
sar Attell. charged with conducting the bust
ness of a pawnbroker at 1T6 Eddy street with
ont paving the usual license fee. was called
in Police Judge Deasy's court yesterday and
continued until tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25

MoToRMAN ACQUITTED OF MURDER-Edrar
A. Purcell. United Railroads motorman ac-
cused of the murder of Charles Moss was
acquitted by a Jury In Judge Cabaniss' court
Yesterday after i've minutes deliberatiou Pur-
cell shot Moss in dispute over transfer on
Polk street car during the height Of the
strike in 1907. he pleaded self-defense.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
Jewish Women Meet

The Council of Jewish Women met
Yesterday afternoon and heard a re-
view Of the book The Star of Love-
by Florence Kingsley. which is based
on the story of the biblical Esther, the
most favorable comment being made
By the reviewer, Mrs. r. J. Gradwohl
Walter 3. Webster spoke on patroniz-
ing home industries and a musical pro-
gram was enjoyed by those present
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
WANTS VACCINATION
LAW MADE UNIFORM
R0ncOvieri Believes Public and
Private Schools Should Be
Treated Alike

Considerable comment has been occa-
stoned by the decision handed down by
Judge Lucas F. Smith of Santa Cruz
declaring the state vaccination law un-
constitutional, and School Superinten-
dent Roneoyieri has declared his
opinion to be with Judge Smith.
Il am in favor of vaccination my
self" he said, land have been vacci-
mated eight or ten times. 1 am quite
willing to abide by the decision of my
family physician. But 1 do think the
act is class legislation.
Parents have said to me frequently
that they would take their children out
of the public schools and send them TO
private schools rather than have them
vaccinated. If poorer parents follow
the plan of keeping their children from
vaccination their children are forbid
den the schools.
when law does not apply to all
classes equally it is not good ana
should be declared unconstitutional.
There are 1900 children in this city
attending private schools who DO not
fall under this law"
President Thomas r. Bannerman OF
the board of education said: j thought
that the question as to the constitu-
tionality of that law had been settled
long ago. 1 certainly have thought IL
constitutional.
Henry Payot, member of the schooi
board, said: 1T is not compliment
to the intelligence of those people VINO
refuse to have their children vaccinat-
ed. OF course, it is a necessity ana
should be enforced by law. had
thought that the law applied equally
to private schools, and am surprised
to learn that it does not"
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25

LABoRER's SKULL FRACTURED-John Dono
van, a laborer living at 1913 Fillmore street
was struck the head with chair by Lew
eilyn Foster yesterday morning and his skull
was fractured. Donovan and Foster ar
guing over q game Of billiards.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
Objection to Decision

ALAMEDA, March 24.-W. c. Wood,
superintendent of schools said today:
The supreme court has twice upheld
the vaccination law. Judge Smiths de-
cision therefore is not binding. The
board of education has decided to ac-
cept any reputable physicians GER
tif1cate that vaccination Is not advis-
able on account of pupils physical
condition. but admission of such pupil
to the public schools is only temporary,
vaccination being demanded when 1t
can be done without Ill effects"
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
Opponents of Law Rejoice

BERKELEY, March 24-Members OF
the anti-vaccination society are rejoic-
ing over the decision rendered by Judge
Lucas F. Smith in declaring the vac
cination law unconstitutional. Al
though the members of the society in
this city. where anti-vaccination has a
strong hold, have made no plans, at
tempts may be made to prevent the
enforcement of the use of the vaccine
under the Santa Cruz judges ruling.
In the absence of DR.. H. Fraser,
president of the society, who has gone
to Glen Ellen, Sam Taylor, correspond
ing secretary, said that the decision
had not as yet come to the attention of
the society officially, but would at the
next meeting, when some definite ac-
ton might be taken TO meet local con-
ditionS.
superintendent of Schools Frank
Bunker said that the physical disability
provision in the law gave leeway that
had prevented trouble over vaccina
ton in the Berkeley department for
long time.
I'VE do not go back of any such
certificate signed by reputable .physi
cian, explained Bunker
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-25
Friction Is Avoided

OAKLAND. March 24.-The vaccina-
tion law has been followed in the Oak
land school department without fric-
tion, according to the school officials.
owing to the free Interpretation of
the act.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
Prohibition Editor to Speak.

William P. F. Ferguson, of Chi
cago, editor of the National Prohi-
bitionist, will speak at the Finnish
Temperance Hall this evening on
the 9 question of greatest import in
the history of today.
Mr.. Ferguson has been much be.
fore the reading public of late, hav-
ing been sued for libel by Holman
Day at the instigation of Col. Henry
Watterson. The suit failed to &C.
complish it's prime object, and but
little has been said of it by the
liquor interests.
He spoke at Eveleth last evening,
and on Saturday evening will adj
dress Duluth audience, aud again
on Sunday will speak before the
Young Mems Christian Association
in the Zenith City. .. -: -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
Real Estate Market Lively.

With the recent opening of three
new additions to the city, the Pills
bury, Rooney and Anderson's Third
Addition, the local real estate men
have found plenty of opportunity
to ply their profession aud are meet
ing with pleasing euccess, lots in
each of these additions selling read
lily and in manner which bespeaks
an early advance in prices.
Numerous transfers of residence
property in the older portions OF
the city are also reported, the pur.
chasers in many instances buying
for investment purposes, consider
ing that present prices offer an in
ducement for prospective profits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
4 Good Position

Can be secured by ambitious
young men and ladies in the field
of"Wireless" or Railway telegraphy.
Since the 8-hour law became effect
i've, and since the Wireless compan-
les are esta blishing stations
throughout the country there is a
great shortage of telegraphers::: Po-
sitions pay beginners from $40 to
$50 per month, with good chance of
advancement. The National Tele-
graph Institute operates six official
Institutes in America, under super.
vision of X. r. and Wireless officials
and places all graduates into posi-
tons. 1t will pay you to write them
tor full details at Davenport, Ia,
Cincinnati, O., Portland, Ore, or
Memphis, Tenn. 916 5w
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
Lecture and Concert.

A lecture and concert at the Swed-
ish n. E. Church on Friday evening
next, October 7th, will be. we'll
worthy of good house. The lee
ture, by Rev. John Anderson, will
be entitled "A Good Word for Wo-
menhood," and the concert program
will embrace several numbers by
the Norwegian Quartette, who have
been heard before in concert sing
Ing and whose excellent work re-
ceiyes high praise. Us .sz. -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
Died Of Typhoit At Eyoleth.

John Rode, aged IS years, died on
Monday at the More Hospital, Eve
leth, of typhoid. The deceased was
born in .Tisdealan, Norway, but had
lived in the United States and Can
ada for the past thirty years. He
was member of the Sons of Nor
way, funeral services being under
the auspices of that order from the
Norwegian Lutheran Church on
Wednesday, Rev. Rohrstaff, of the
Norwegian n. Is. Church officiating,
interment being made in Green
wood cemetery.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
Across tic ere1t Diiio.

There is not line spoken in "Across
the Great Divide" that will offend
the most refined.
A clean, wholesome attraction is
guaranteed! A show that you may
take your mother or sister to and
be glad you went. And it 10 said
there il not a play being offered on
the one night stands that 10 giving
better satisfaction. Fay Opera
House, one night only, Wednesday,
Oct. 5th.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
Will 0pen Studio.

Miss Hayden, who has large
piano class, has leased apartments
in the American Exchange Bank
Block, formerly the Bowling Build
ing, wherein she will open a studio
about October lst.
Miss Hayden WAS a pupil of the
greatest masters in Germany, and
her work since commencing to teach
in this city has won her many en-
cOmiums.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-09-30
German Lutheran Service,

German Lutheran service will be
conducted next Sunday evening at
1880 O'Clock in the Swedish Lutheran
Church. Holy Communion will be
celebrated. The services will be
conducted by Rev. VIM. Greye,
pastor, and meeting of the voting
members will be held at the close
OF the services. Please come.