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The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
BURGLAR GIVEN
HEAVY SENTENCE
Harris Confession" Discredited
and Lewis Goes TO Folsom
for IL Years

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-Twelve years in
imposed today by Judge Brown on Hen
ry J. Lewis. convicted Of burglary.
Michsel J. Hart, a fellow prisoner in
the county jail. made an affidavit last
week to the effect that he and not
Lewis had been guilty OF the burglary
OF which a jury had convicted Lewis.
but Judge Brown declared that he did
not believe Hart and was convinced
that Lewis had induced him TO make
the strange confession.
According TO the Oakland police,
Lewis is one Of the most dangerous
and clever house burglars in the United
States. He was found guilty of robbing
the home of DR.. James Fer Don in
Twenty seventh street on December y.
1908. His alleged accomplish, Anna
FleaEsl who was employed as do
mestic in the home of Doctor Fer Don
at the time of the burglary, is now
awaiting trial
A few days after Lewis conviction a
sensation was caused by Harts affida-
Wit. Hart is sailor who has pleaded
guilty TO small forgery and was hop
ing TO get probation. He swore that
he and one Bert Dean had robbed the
Fer Don home on the nightdn question.
He also swore that he had held no COM
munication with Lewis and had learned
OF his conviction only through reading
a newspaper
District Attorney Dona hue declared
that Hart was weak minded and weak
willed when these affidavits were read
by Lewis attorneys. A. J.. Frick and
J. J. Sullivan, and Captain of Detec-
tives Petersen declared himself audibly
to the effect that IL was a "frameup."
which caused row in the courtroom
between Petersen and Frick. When
todsy's proceedings were opened Chief
Deputy District Attorney Carey had a
number OF counter affidavits. One of
them was from Hart himself. which.
although sticking 70 the main points
OF the story. contained many discrep-
ancies when compared with the first.
The other aff1davits were from jailers.
TRUSTEES and prisoners of the county
jail and were to the effect that Lewis
and Hart had spoken together many
times and that Hart's statement that he
had read of Lewis conviction in a
newspaper was false. inssmuch as he
never had an opportunity TO see a
newspaper.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
FOUND SfNSELESS
CLOSE TO TRACKS
Thomas B. VaIIean Is Thought
to Have Fallen From the
Local Train

ALAMEDA. Jan. 34.-ThOnaas Z. Vat
leau. a brother Of Mrs. sidney Starr
of 7sS Central avenue. was discovered
this morpTng shortly after o'clock
lying unconscious near the tracks Of
the south side line of the Southern
Pacific company close TO Pacific avenue
Whether valleau fell from a train or
was struck by one has not been sseer-
tanned and the patient Is unable 10
throw any light on the matter because
of his condition.
The injured man was first observed
by passenger on train bound for the
Alameda mole Vsneau was attempt
ing TO get on his feet. but fell repeat
edly and finally lay prostrate. He was
taken 10 the emergency hospital. where
an examination disclosed that he had
with a possible fracture OF the skull.
another cash near the left ear and
severe laceratiGn of the chin
ValleaH was later moved to the Ala
media sa1atorium.
vaneau's home is in san Francisco.
where he lived with his widowed
mother. He is employed by A E. Nc
MahOn. realty dealer with Offices at
Al Mon Dlgomery street. San Francisco
Valleau spent last night here, stop
ping ut his sisters house. He left
there before S o'clock this morning to
go TO his work across the bay. It is
the theory of the friends OF VaIleau
that he boarded the train at the Web
Ster street sta tiOn and that he fell from
a car platform near the Pacific avenue
station.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
PLAN TO TAKE BOOK
FROM HANDS OF CLASS
Would Make Blue and Gold
University Publication

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.-The campus is
awaiting with considerable interest the
outcome of the meeting to be held Feb
ruary ], when the fate of the Blue and
Gold. the class annual of the juniors,
will be definitely decided upon by the
student body.
A tentative plan has been agreed
upon by committee appointed to in
vestigate the status of the class an
nual last year, and ii is probable that
the scheme will be adopted.
II will then mean that the Blue and
Gold, 4 time honored tradition. will
be swept out OF existence as a class
book, although il is provided that the
sophomores elect the editor. The stu
dent body, however. VIII elect the man
ager. and they will also finance the
publication, which Will be of univer-
sity interest, by the addition of $3.50
a year TO the tax already paid by the
students to support their enterprises.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
REAL ESTATE AGENT
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
Murdoek Estate Administrator
Alleges Misuse of Aged
Mans Confidence

OAKLAND Jan. 24-Fraud is
! charged against j. A. Parker. sn Elm
hurst real estate agent. by the admin
| istrstor Of the estate of the late James
Murdock. Samuel Allen. who brought
suit today for the. recovery of money
| and property which he alleges Parker
has obtained by illegal methods from
1 the Murdock estate.
| According to Allen, Parker was the
confidential agent and adviser OF Muir
dock. who died January l of this year
at the age of 20. Parker represented
! TO the old man. Allen alleges, that he
could sell his Eimhurst property for
him, the considers ton being $1,000
down and two lots man named
| Schulz was supposed to be the pur-
chaser The sale was made and Muir
dock was given notes and currency for
| $500, which was the first payment
| agreed on. He kept the $500 one night
and. being afraid of burglars, turned
IL over to Parker for safe keeping. This
was only a few weeks before he died.
Allen now says that Parker still has
this money and refuses to deliver 1T to
him as administrator. Furthermore. he
declares, an examination OF the county
| records show that at the time of the
supposed sale Murdoch made out a
deed to the property to Parker and his
wife, Venlia Parker Since this time
Parker has placed a mortgage of 500
on il in favor of T. Fl. Rantzan, a
money lender. and finally decided ii to
Venilia Soares, his daughter or grand
daughter, and her husband, Frank
! Soa res
The suit is brought TO effect a return
of the lost assets TO the estate, and to
obtain an injunction prohibiting the
placing of any further encumbrances
on the property
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
EDITORIAL STAFF OF
OCCIDENT is CHOSEN
University Journalists Prepare
for Publication

BERKELEY, Jan. CIV w Ker-
gan, editor in chief of the Occident, the
monthly publication of the students OF
the university, has announced the per
sonnel of his STAFF. The list follows
Managing editor, r. ". Cross; literary
editor. Miss Edna Higgins; art editor,
Miss Lilnan Rice; literary board. Chris
tina Krysto, Sara Ashby. Leila IIib-
bard, Marguerite Ogden, Francis Steele;
associate editor, Miss Cheryl Merrill;
assistant editors, c. NJ Hackett, a. X.
Hoisholt, z. l. jackson, J. 2. Lowe. T.
". Weitch, Helen Beckwith, Brenta
Haynes. Irene O'Connor, Laura Robson
and Catherine Walker.
The first number of the Occident will
appear February I.
Editor George J. Adams of the staff
Of the Pelican, the university comic
paper, has announced that the first
number viii make it's appearance next
Friday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
FORMER OFFICIAL OF
ARIZONA PASSES AWAY
Robert A. Robertson Dies in
Berkeley

BERKELEY, Jan 24.-Robert A.
Robertson, former county recorder of
Mojave county. AriZ., where he also
served as superintendent of schools and
probate judge. died yesterday at the
home of his sister. Mrs L. Med. Gra-
ham. 2416 Charming way. He had been
III for several months from heart trou-
bile and came TO this city for medical
treatment.
Robertson was a prominent member
OF the order of Elks. being identified
with Kingman lodge No. 46S, and was a
native of Canada. He was 40 years of
age and is survived by a widow, Mrs.
Lee Houston Robertson.
The funeral Will he held tomorrow
afternoon from the Graham residence
at 2:30 o'clock. under the auspices OF
the order of Elks of this effy. Inter
ment will be in Visalia.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
JUDGE THREATENS TO
REMOVE EXECUTOR
Annie Taylor Estate Drags in
Court Five Years

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-D. &, Crawford,
executor of the will of the late Annie
Taylor was ordered TODAY by Judge
Wells 10 attend Immediately to the set
tlement of the estate under penalty of
removal. Mrs Taylor died nearly FIVE
years ago, leaving an esta te of about
$4,000.
The estate has dragged along i'm the
probate court ever since. no account
having been filed until a few months
ago
Judge Wells continued the hearing
of today, which was an application by
Attorneys Bartlett IL Langdon to re-
woke 9sylor's letters, until next Mon
day. warning Crawford that he would
be removed if something was not done
by that ti4xe
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
OLD RESIDENT ENDS
LIFE WITH STRYCHNINE
Visalia Man Kills Self in
Hanford
ISpecial Dispatch 10 The Call

HANFORD, Jan. 24.-Fred Warner of
visalia, aged 81. single, killed himself
by taking strychnine at Lemoore last
night. He was discovered writhing in
agony alongside ofSthe Peoples ware
house about o'clock this morning by
Night Watchman Fel1house.
Warner died in the Jail Office about 20
minutes later. No reason was given
for the suicide. The dead man had
been drinking heavily for several days
while in Lemoore on a vacation from
his work with the Mogul oil company
in Devils Den region.
He has resided in Visalia 40 years
and was a member of the Knights
Tenlplar. The body was shipped to
Visalia this afternoon after the inquest
held by Coroner Hefton.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
PICKPOCKETS ACTIVE
ON BROADWAY CAR LINE
Victims of Light Fingered Gen.
try Complain to Police

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-James Connor
Of 1901 Sixtv-first street reported to the
police this morning that q pickpocket
robbed him of purse containing $40
al Fourteenth street and Broadway
early this morning while he was get
Ting on a streetcar.
The police have received several re-
ports Of similar thefts at the same
corner.
Burglars broke into Harry Bridges
store at 1927 San Pablo avenue this
morning by smashing the glass in the
back door and stole $50 worth of to-
bacco and liquors.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
ARK DWELLER BELIEVES
HOODOO FOLLOWS HIM
Houseboat Burns and Occupant
Nearly browns

ALAMEDA, Jan. 24.-William Clark
of the ark Castaway. in the tidal canal.
believes that he is afflicted with a
hoodoo. What has happened to Burns
in two days goes far toward bearing
out his statement.
Saturday night Burns upset an oil
lamp in his houseboat home, setting
the craft on fire and burning himself
severely. The ark was damaged to the
extent of 5000 and there was no insur-
ahce.
Last night Burns fell into the tidal
canal from his partially destroyed
houseboat and was rescued when he
was almost drowned. He was dragged
from the water by ark dwelling neigh
bOrs
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
CHOIR WILL PRESENT
VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM
Catholic Church Singers and
Entertainers Will Participate

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-An attractive
vaudeville entertainment viii be given
in the West Oakland Auditorium
Wednesday evening under the auspices
of the choir of St. Patrick's church.
The choirs of St. Gregory's. st. Ce-
elias and St Patrick's churches will
render choral selections and a one act
domestic drama will be presented by
the boys OF st. Joseph's parish There
will also be a comedy in one act. A
company. of young girls viii present
The Champion of Her Sex"
During the evening a number of
songs and specialties vii be given by
some of the ablest amateur entertain
ers in this city.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
SPEEDING ICE YACHT
LAYS SKATERS LOW
Man and Woman Badly Injured
by Swift Craft

NEW YORK. Jan. 24.-Being run
down and injured by automobiles. trains
or runaway horses is of every day oc-
currence. but when the ice yacht be-
gins to get in it's work in this manner
the record for the unique must be
begun.
John Manning and Miss Mabel Fisher
were skating last night on the Shrews-
bury river near Red Bank n. J.. when
the ice yacht Silver Heels ran them
down.
Both were knocked unconscious. AL
though their injuries are serious, both
will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
NEGRO MAY DEMAND A
PLACE AT WEST POINT
Is Alternate for Wyoming Va,
cancY; Trouble Expected

WEST POINT, N. Y, Jan. 24.-F'or the
first time in more than a quarter of a
century West Point is confronted with
the possibility of having to admit a
negro AS cadet.
The negro, Ollie r. Smith of Chey-
enne, Wyo.. has been named as the
alternate for the next Wyoming va
cancy. which will occur in a few
months Senator Clark of Wyoming
made the appointment.
Older officers here say that the en-
trance of a negro cadet into the corps
has always caused trouble. The mo-
ment the black enters the academy he
goes into coventry" and is effectually
ostracized until he is graduated or dis
missed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
BERKELEY ARTIST TO
TAKE LONG JOURNEY
Miss Emily Pitchford Plans
Trip to South Africa

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.--Miss Emily
Pitchford. Berkeley artist, and member
of the North Berkeley set, will leave
Thursday for johannesburg, South
Africa, to visit her brother, William
Pitchford, university graduate, and well
known mining engineer. She will go
by the way Of New York. From New
York Miss Pitcfford will go to London
and other cities OF England, sailing to
South Africa from Liverpool Miss
Pitchford contemplates making a long
visit and enjcvinE rest from her art
duties here.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
NATIVE DAUGHTERS TO
GIVE A WHIST PARTY
Handsome Prizes and Dainty
Repast Will Be Features

OAKLAND. Jan. 24.-The monthly
whist party of Brooklyn parlor No. 157,
Native Daughters of the Golden West
will be held Wednesday evening In
Orion hall at East Twelfth street and
Eleventh avenue. Handsome prizes
will be offered 10 the winners and a
dainty repast will be served late in
the evening. The committee of ar
rangements consists of Mrs. Nellie de
Blois, chairman; Miss Kate Neal Miss
Margaret Rich. Miss Irene Silva, Miss
Agnes Wilson. Miss Minnie Jackson and
Mrs. Cora Mora
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
STUDENT AND THINKER
TO BE LAID TO REST
John Gregory Will Be Buried
Today

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.--The funeral
of John Gregory, Australian barrister
and man of means, who dropped dea d
as he was leaving class room of the
university last Thursday, will be held
from the First Unitarian church of
this city tomorrow morning at 1890
o'clock Gregory, who was 90 years
of age and a native of England has
been wanderer in several climes
since marital troubles began. He was
known during his residence here of
four years as a thinker and student
of philosophy and religion.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
THREE KILLED WHEN
AUTO TAKES PLUNGE
Contractor and His Wife Dead:
Two Children Nav Die

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 24.-Three
persons were killed and three badly in
jured this afternoon when motor car
owned and driven by John Mahoney q
contractor Of Kansas City, plunged over
an enbankment and down .4o feet into
what is known as Cliff Drive canyon.
The dead are John Mahoney. Mrs.
John Mahoney. his wife, and Thomas
Mcclure.
The injured are John O'Connor; Nellie
Mahoney, a daughter. and one of the
Mahoney children.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
WANTS CHAPEL BUILT
ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Rev. Joseph Cochran Urges
Spiritual Progress

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.-Urging the
Presbyterians of Rerkeley to take up
the proposition of erecting chapel at
the university. Rev. Joseph Cochran,
secretary of the mission board of the
Presbyterian church, spoke in ST Johns
Presbyterian church last night. He
said that the growth Of the university
in the future will be WONDERFUL but
that some provision should be made
for its advancement along spiritual
lines. He then urged the building Of a
chapel
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
NEOPHYTES INITIATED
INTO BERKELEY Y. L. |.
Ceremony Followed by Dancing
Until Late Hour

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.@At a Valentine
party tonight in Native Sons hail. in
Shattuck avenue. FIVE members of
the Young Ladies' institute of St. Jo-
seph's church We're formally initiated.
After the ceremony dancing followed
until a late hour. Miss Nora Rowe.
president of the institute, had charge of
the program. The neophytes were: Miss
Evelyn B. Hoffman, Miss Marguerite lie
Barge, Miss Bell, Miss f. McFahan and
Miss n LebourveauX.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
TAXES ON DEPOSITS
RECOVERED BY BANKS
Napa County Institutions Win
Suits
| Special Dispateh to The Call

Especial Dispatch to The Call
NAPA, Jan. 24.-The suits brought by
the Napa savings bank anq the St.
Helena bank of savings to recover
county taxes paid under protest were
decided this afternoon in the superior
court in this city in favor of the banks.
The cases have attracted attention all
over the state, as the principles in
Solved apply to all counties and there
has been no ruling by the supreme
court on the points at issue.
Last fall the board of equaliza ton
of Napa county decided to tax deposits
of these two savings banks. The Napa
savings bank was required TO pay
s1.S64 on these deposits and the st.
Helena Institution paid s2,056 The
banks contended that assessment of de-
posits was double taxation, that they
should have TO pay taxes only on mort
cages and real estate in which deposits
were invested.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
LOWER RATE GRANTED
COUNTY BY COMPANY
Light to Be Furnished at Same
Rate as City

OAKLAND, Jan. PA rate Of 3 Il
cents for electric light was granted to
the county of Alameda by the Oakland
gas, light and heat company and at the
same time a rebate Of s126.s5 was made
to the county by tho company for over
charges. The rate now charged is the
same paid bysthe city of Oakland The
rebate is the difference between this
rate and the cent rate formerly in
force since July l of this year, when
the lower rate went into effect with
the city government.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
STEWART ORCHESTRAL
CLUB TO GIVE CONCERT
Program TO Include a New Bal
let Suite

OAKLAND, Jan. 24.-The Stewart
orchestral club announces a concert
which viii be given March 1 at Maple
hsI. The concert win be the first of
the second years series It promises
TO be . success. Ia view Of the interest
which has been aroused by the an
nounccment that the club Will con-
tinue. The program Will include
among we'll known compositions a
group OF ballet music by several com-
posers, which viii be presented as a
suite.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
CORONER'S JURY MAKES
DECISION ON DEATHS
Verdict Given for Violent End
ing of Two BerkeIeyans

BERKELEY. Jan. 24-That Deputy
Sheriff Andrew W. Lindquist died from
the effects OF a gunshot wound inflicted
by an unknown thug was the verdict
of the ccroners jury Yesterday in the
case Al Moore, owner of the saloon
in which he was shot, testified The
death of Maja Connor, IL year old
daughter of former Trustee Fred f.
Connor, was caused by the shock of
burns, the inquest being conducted at
the Connor residence.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
SUIT AGAINST FORMER
GOVERNOR TRANSFERRED

OAKLAND, Jan. ga suit brought
a gainst former Governor George c. Par
dee by Charles L. Taylor to recover
ST51.42 claimed as architects fees. was
today transferred to Alameda county
from San Francisco. Governor Par
dee's defense is that Taylor is not =
certified architect and did not earn the
money claimed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
GRAVE OF PARENT is
PREVENTIVE OF SUICIDE
Cold and Dampness of Cemetery
Save Young Mans Life

CINCINNATI, Jan. 24.-Because he
chose his fathers grave as place TO
commit suicide, Earl Kaufman. 2S years
old. failed In his purpose. Physicians
who attended him said the action of the
poison which Kaufman swallowed was
retarded by the cold and damp of the
cemetery. They declared that had the
potion been taken in a warm room
death would have come quickly.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
PIONEER RESIDENT
is LAID TO REST
Funeral Held for the Late Mrs
Emma Farnsworth

BERKELEY, Jan. 24.-The funeral of
the late Mrs. Emma Farnsworth, widow
of the late Captain +. Seymour Farms
worth. for 20 years in the employ OF
the Pacific Mail steamship company
and a pioneer OF the state. was held
this afternoon from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Theodore Gray. in Ben
venue avenue. Interment was private.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
HALF BREEDS DEATH
RESULT OF EXPOSURE
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

PETALUMA. jan 24.-Antone Reyes.
A half breed Indian. died this morning
while on the way to the county hos
pital. He had fallen asleep Sunday
near the railroad track at Sebastopol.
He rema ined out all night in the storm
and contracted pneumonia. Coroner
Blackburn of Petaluma held an inquest
this afternoon over-the remains.
AUTO AMBULANCE FOR CITY-AIame,la Jsn.
IA combination automobile ambulance and
patrol vehicle is TO be purchased by the city
for the use Of the police Department.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND. Jan 24.-The following marriage
licenses were issued today:
Bauvais Baptste. SO. and Marie Then Repus
49, both of Oakland.
Maurice e. Walsh. II. and Elsie T. Campbell.
% both of Oakland.
Howard s. Engie. p, San Francisco ard Isa-
bella c. McaIaster. p, Oakland.
Joseph Rose, 80. San Lorenzo. and Amy NuneS
so. iyvipgtou.
George Risotto. ~ and Lucinda Dubelbeis. Il.
Joseph x. TobiD. "a aud Opal Vail. 81 both
OF San Francisco
James E. Fitzgerald. ss and katherine pes-
mond. "a. both OF San Francisco
John II. Sullivan, 81. Oakland and Ada v
Msrtell -. Alameda.
Roger G. Knox, 80. Soulsbyvile. and slberta
T.. Wilson. 20. Joplin. Mo-
Adclino F. Franca- SO. and Julia c. NieIneyer.
IS, both Of Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-25
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