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The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15
Police axe Grips

Pinkerton men employed by General
Harrison Gray Otis. proprietor and ed
itor Of the Los Angeles Times, yester-
day took Up the trail OF the three men
suspected Of destroying the Times
building with dynamite and supposed
70 be in hiding in the vicinity of this
city. The search was based upon the
information supplied by Mrs D. H. In
gersoll and Mrs. James B. LAWN, the
women at whose houses Bryce and
Smithy, alias Morris or Perry. lodged
while they were hatchtng the plot to
purchase the explosive.
Efforts were made to maintain great
er secrecy than ever with respect to the
movements Of the detectives and Will
lam J Burns did not appear at head
quarters to confer with Chief of Police
Seymour until after the days work
had been completed
TWO GRIPS DISCOVERED
Two grips belonging to Bryce have.
SC IS believed fallen into the hands of
the police. having been left by him at
2 local storehouse. Seymour admitted
that the character of the baggage was
known. but Burns insisted that it had
contributed nothing to the chain of
evidence.
Detective Browne of the district at
torneys Office Of Los Angeles who is
working with Burns, visited the Argo-
nsut hotel in Fourth street and secured
from the clerk a list of all telephone
calls made by Brice while he lived at
the place.
The home of P. c. Kettle. 1247 Leav-
enworth street. was visited in follow
ing cIew offered at the telephone
board Of the Argonaut The number
Franklin 4542" was thought TO be
among those called by Bryce, but the
Kettles insist that they know no such
2 person and that at the time the call
was supposed to have been made their
phone was out Of order.
MOToRMAN STARTS CHASE
D. H IngersolL the husband of Mrs.
IngersoI. who made the first state
ments 10 the police, went to the Mis-
sion police station yesterday afternoon
and said that he had seen Bryce in the
neighborhood of his home. Police Ser
geant Lionel Shaw went to the prem
ises with him and later reported that
he believed Ingersou was mentally in
competent.
At police headquarters 1ngersoll de-
clsred that he did not remember going
TO the Mission station and insisted that
he had not seen Bryce and that he
never doubted for moment his wife's
Innocence in the matter He said that
he left his home because of his hours
Of work as motorman for the United
Railroads.
Mrs. IngersoI has been attempting TO
dispose of the furniture at her fiat in.
Twentieth street and admits that she
has planned a trip east, but ridicules
the suggestion that she and Bryce were
TO meet in st. Louis. So does her hus-
band.
Detectives working from the Mission
station made canvass of the neigh
borhood in which Bryce and Smithy
lived in an attempt to locate some per-
sons who might know something about
them. but nothing material was dis
covered.
POLICE WATCH WOMAN
Mrs. LAWN. at whose place smithy
lodged, left the city Thursday night
and is across the bay under the sur
~eillance of the police. She is believed
10 have the most important informa-
tioh and the detectives think that. she
has not told all that she might
The following report was filed by
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one WAIF LOST
|. LIFE TRYING TO
Save Her DOLL
Remains of 10 Year Old Lola
I. Simmons Are Uncovered in
Orphanage Ruins
Fragments of Playchild Are
Found Beside Little Girls
Remains in Debris

An added and deeper grief came yes
terday to the sisters of charity of the
Roman Catholic orphan asylum. when
it was found that little Lola Simmons.
one Of the inmates of the orphanage,
had lost her life in the fire which de-
stroyed the building on Sunday morn
ing last.
Particularly sad and touching are
the circumstances surrounding the
death of the child. In the brief five
minutes intervening between the first
alarm of fire and the final flight from
the building there was little time for
any thought save that of self-preser-
walton.
Down the long stairways fed the lit
tie bands of children, each guarded by
a sister, to be gathered together in the
gray dawn. safely out Of the burning
building.
Went After Doll
A hasty roll call seemed to account
for each of the little ones.
Back into the flames and smoke,
however, had crept one child, willing
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went shopping in big downtown
store Tor furniture to fit out his new
fiat Miss Holmes went to the same
store on like errand. They met for
the second time.
Lets shop together" they said with
one voice, and together they moved
about for an hour or more. Finally
their gaze fell upon just the set of fur
niture for two. He whispered some
thing in her ear. She blushed, smiled.
hesitated-and nodded They phoned
for two close personal friends and
pledged them to secrecy. The four took
the first ferry boat to Jersey City,
where Justice Of the Peace Seymour
did the rest.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15
RENO JUDGES MAY TIGHTEN UP ON
AFFINITIES BY DELAYING DIVORCES
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

RENO, New, Oct. 14-Judges w. H.
A Pike and John r. Orr of the dis
trict court have under consideration a
proposal by which they stipulate that
DEGREES of divorce granted in their
courts will not be signed for at least
80 days after the decree is granted
This action is to be taken to prevent
the immediate marriage of DIVORCES,
which has Of late become quite COM
mon.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15

1t is the, first restriction to be placed
on affinities by the divorce courts.
Attorneys figure now that it will re-
quire person seeking divorce In Reno
to. live at least 10 months in the city.
Residence requirement is six months.
40 days must elapse before service by
publication is effective and then q de-
lay coming to trial generally takes
place, and now 80 days additional are
required before the decree is signed.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15

Postcard week could last only FIVE
davs. What was planned as six day
campaign of missives boosting the
Panama Pacific International exposi-
tion before congress could not last
more than five days, because the sup
nly of cards was exhausted last night
at the end of the fifth day Two mil
lion cards were sent out of the state
during the five days to make friends
for California and San Francisco. The
postage bill was $4,000.
OF the 100000 cards sent out San
Francisco distributed $50, 4s5. and Of
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LArn sH1rrINe 1NrELLIeHscE
OCEAN STEAMERS

NAPLES-Arrived Oct. I4-Stmr Romantic.
from Boston Oct. u--Stmr. Luisiana stmr Kos-
rigin I1uise. from New York.
MELBOURNE-Arrived prior Oct. 1f-Stmr
Tanara. from San Francisco =
GEN0A-Arriyed Oct 11-stmr Oceania. from
New York.
eoPENHAG Arrived Oct 11--stmr United
States. from New York.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Oct. 14-Stmr sisak.
from San Francisco.
LoNDoN-sailsd Oct. 14-stmr Hathor. for
Tacoma
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15
DR.. MARTIN. RELEASED
ON HABEAS CORPUS

FRESNO, Oct. 14.zrDr. ]. l. Martin
was released from the county jail to-.
day following the official announcement
that the writ of habeas corpus had been
granted by the appellate court. The
new bond of $1,000 required was fur
nished by businessmen.
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Postcard Stock Is on The Wing
Two r1i|IiOn r1iSSNgS Nailed

ucrpaion rsnnId dunn so opsh
7
Mis- CLnneL
the middle and Mrs Sodmd sp selling
TO a aTbu :
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15
The Calls Fund
For the Orphans
Near $4,000 Mark

The fund for the relief of the
}children pho lost their home phcn
}Mount ST. Joseph's orphan asylum
mas burned last Sunday morning Isl
$stcddilu increasing toprd the;
}S5 900 rlqrk. FOLLOWING are the,
subscriptions received bp The Call
yesterday:
previously Acknowledged s453S.1O
$PRINCESS THEATER AU-
5 DIENCE -..... 1921
j. j. CARROLL. Newman. $500
}J0HN STUMPF COMPANY $500
A FRIEND ..... $500.
s MICHAEL CASEY .... 2O.00,
$ ADLER & COIN. ...... 1900
SDR. j. G. NELL. 1000
}JAMES j. DONOVAN. 1000,
{S0UTH san FRANCISCO
PHARMACY COMPANY. 1900
JOHN j. CAFFREY. 49,. 1000
5 MRS. WILLIAM MUNDER. 500
MRS. $. L0VERICH 800
MISS L0TTIE L0YERICH 800
; SOUTH PARK MOTHERS
; CLUB .......... 800,
$T. ]. C.... go
}GEE SING SAM. ... 200
; 4. b. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1.50
a FRIEND. ...... 1.5O,
s. FRIEND. ....... LOO,
! A FRIEND. ........ 100
}ELEEN MAGEE, Oakland. LOO
}AUSTIN ....... LOO,
; TOTAL ............S .S4777.S1
IN yesterdays list NO Name" should
: have been credited with so cents instead of
SIS, and Mrs. Martin Carrick should have
been credited with IS instead of 81.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-15

In yesterdays list NO Name" should
have been credited with so cents instead of
SIS. and Mrs. Martin Carrick should have
been credited with IS instead of 81.
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Two Groups Indicted

CONSPICUOUS ngure IN
Phchot controversy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
STUNNED IN FALL DOWN WELL PROMINENT EAST END OYSTER
 DEALER IS FOUND DROWNED

feet protruding from the surface of the water 10 feet below the curb. Her cries brought the children from the house and several neighbors.
 Men from adjoining homes formed a moose of the well rope swung it over the dead mans feet and turning the windlass slowly brought the body to the surface. Life had been extinct for some time.
 The family notified Medical Exam finer Downs, who viewed the remains at the house at o'clock. He said drowning was. the cause. There were nc marks on the body. Funeral n;i rectors Cullinan & Mullins were givel permission to go ahead with the fun era1 arrangement. Surviving the vic- tim besides the widow are six children and three brothers. The children are Mrs. Charles Hoyt, William J., Anna, Margery, Daniel and Catherine. The brothers are Daniel D. Smith, the we'll known Fairfield avenue tobaccon- ist, Christopher and James.
 MT. Smith had lately lived a re- tired life, and had not enjoyed the best of health. He lived in DeKalb avenue for 30 years, and spent his en- tire life in Bridgeport He was mem Der of John c. Tuthill Camp, W. O.. W. and of Division No. 8, A. O. H.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
DEATH OF MRS. O'ROURKE
Wife of Noted Baseball Player and Magnate Succumbs at Her Home
 In East Bridgeport

In the passing of Annie Kehoe. wife of James H. O'Rourke, the famous retired baseball player and manager, which occurred at the family home stead in Pembroke street this forenoon a devoted wife and mother has laid aside the cares of this world. While the bereaved family have known for some weeks that the illness with which she was afflicted was destined to claim her in the end, her demise came sooner than could be foreseen, for having ral- lied yesterday from a serious sinking spell there were hopes that her days might be heightened This morning, however, she manifested signs of ex- treme weakness and surrounded by Der husband and children she passed pedcefully away.
 Mrs ORourke was the mother of eight children. all of whom with the exception of one. daughter. Annie survive. Two of her daughters, Sarah. the eldest. and Irene. are married. the former being the wife of Thomas W. Grant. and the latter the wife of Frank Hilt. the we'll known ball play CT and son of a prosperous hotel owner near Philadelphia. James, Jr., the only son, arrived at his home here this
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
RUNAWAY DIRIGIBLE CUTS HIGH CATERS
 IN NEW YORK CITY

floating a little to the north and pass ing just few inches over the roof of the city court building. A hundred thousand persons gathered in the streets to watch the aviator extricate himself what seemed fatal predica- ment.
 Over the city court building Owens threw out stay rope which was seized by willing hands and the mon- ster dirigibIe hauled down. Just as Owens seemed to be nearing safety the rope parted and the long triangular frame was dashed against a chimney. The framework bent in the middle from the blow and Owens was seen to make flying leap into the netting which held the frame to the silk gas bag. He seized the rip cord to let the gas out of the bag but seemed to change his mind. The wind, catching the gas bag. threw it higher into the air and the helpless aviator was car ing the World building and the tower of Brooklyn Bridge.
 As he passed the World building Owens released several more bags of sand and his balloon shot 1000 feet into the air, at which height it soar ed over the East river. The river steamers, thinking it part of a pre- concerted plan, footed vigorously.
 The balloon sped over Brooklyn. At Nostrand and Gates avenues Owens cut his rudder rope which was grasp ed by willing hands and the balloon was pulled down into tree, narrow> ly missing the trolley wires. A fire engine soon arrived and the firenen hoisted ladder, taking Owens out. The balloon was dragged to neigh boring field and the gas released.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
New Property Interests In- volved in Extension of Project Not Served
 With Notice Charter Requires Oppor- tunity for Those In Inter est to Appear and Be
 Heard
Objection of Alderman Nc Murry Made Last Night Sustained by Facts As They Have Developed

When the Common Council voted fast night to proceed with the widen ing of Congress street on the north side, under the plan proposed by Pres ident M W. Manwaring, it neglected to comply with one important condi- ton imposed by the charter.
 No notice of the proposed action was given to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. whose property will be affected by the change. Nor was notice sent to the United Illuminat- ing Company. Alderman Primrose said, however, that the Illuminating Co. waived notice.
 The failure to comply with the e.lar- ter attracted the attention of Alder man McMurray. who pointed out that the action would be illegal on this ac- count
 The rule is that when a street is to be widened and land may be taken for the purpose, that all property hold CTS likely to be affected by the change must have notice. This is upon the theory that the individual ought not to be subjected by reason of a public action to something which will affect his property rights unless he is given an opportunity to be heard in his own behalf.
 If he is not given an opportunity to OS uCdTu dIlO HIS pIOpSItJ IS IohOil, the courts will usually hold the action void and the taking not by due process of law.
 That no notice had been given to the railroad company was learned today by member of the committee on Streets and Sidewalks. and the conse- quences of this fact are that the Com mon Council n,uss meet again, rescind action and vote again.
 In the meantime the public impress sion gains ground that the widening is unnecessary. That the street can be made wide enough for all use by cutting down the sidewalks. which will cost only a small sum.
 The general feeling also is that the Connecticut Company is the real fac tor behind the project to widen, and that the improvement is keenly de- sired by it as a mere convenience in getting in and out of it's car barns.
 Mayor Buckingham did not sign the amended report of the street and side walks committee of the common coun- cil relative to widening Congress street on the north side it came before him this morning. He referred the entire matter to the city attorney for an opinion as to the legality of the en- tire matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, June 14.-A runaway diri- kfble balloon today flashed around the flag staffs on the city hall, crashed against a massive chimney on the city court building, played tag with sky scrapers in the downtown district and finally floated off across the East River into Brooklyn.
 The balloon was navigated by Frank Owens. an aeronaut, who left Hillside Park, Belleville, suburb of Newark, visited Passaic and then passed over Jersey City on his way to New York. The first part of the flight was beau tifully executed. Owens sailed from Belleville to PaSSaic, passed eastward over the Hackensack meadows and Jersey City, crossed the Hudson river and found himself sailing over the sky scrapers of New York's downtown district. His dirigible was under won derful control. AS he neared the city hall, he came lower to earth and as he reached the city hall park he was barely grazing the roof of the neigh boring buildings. He circled the flag staff of the city hall tower three times coming lower each time. On the third trip he endeavored to land In the parg on the west side of the engine and the move nearly proved fatal.
 As soon as his propeller ceased\ to give momentum to his dirigible it be- game a plaything of the winds which nearly dashed it against the City Hall. Owens hastily threw out several bags of ballast and his dirigible ascended,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
PASSIONATE WOOER OF HOTEL MANS DAUGHTER HELD FOR
 EXAMINATION INTO SANITY ARDENT LOVE LETTERS GIVEN TO COURT OF FICIALS AS EVIDENCE AGAINST SELF
 PROCLAIMED NOBLEMAN Even Alter Court Had Ordered Him Remanded for Doc tors Examination, He Is Reported to Have
 Threatened John Sheas Life

Letters burning with passion alleged to have been addressed to the daugh- ter of John Shea, the Main street hotel Keeper by Nicholas Babys. the self proclaimed nobleman. were in the pos session of Prosecutor Redden in the City court today when Babys was ar ralgned on the technical charge of breach of the peace.
 Convinced by the demeanor of the accused that he is not sane, Redden asked the appointment of a lunacy commission. Judge Foster named Dr. c. Lincoln Banks to look into Babys; mental condition and report on Sat urday
 Judge Foster fixed bail at s1OO. Be- lore Prosecutor Redden left the build ing he was warned by bystanders about the prisoners pen in the City court room that Babys has uttered a st1ll further threat against Shea.
 heooen at once got into communica- ton with Judge Foster and just as fellow Greeks were about to post the bail of $1O0 required for Babys' ap- pearance Ieiaa when wanted, va the judge Babys is an unsafe person to be at large. He has so many friends among the local Greek colony, however. that 1t is not unlikely that the s1 900 may soon be forthcoming.
 Babys spent a restless night in cell at police headquarters. This morning be sat in a corner of the prisoners Zen, his hair unkempt and his clothing much the worse for being slept in over night. When taken into custody yes- terday afternoon Babys was fashion plate. Though employed as fireman in the U. M. c. Co. he brides himself upon his finely tailored garments, re- lying upon them to help him make good his claim to being descended from noble lineage.
 When all other cases had been dis posed of. that of Babys was called. and Attorney Geduldig entered a plea of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
BRIDGEPORT BOY FENCE
 ORATOR AT YALE FOR
 SECOND SUCCESSIVE YEAR

For the secef as time in three yeers the annual presentation of the Sopho- more fence at Yale College to the freshman class was made by a Bridgeport man when yesterday Law renee Marshall Cornwall, son of Jesse E. Cornwall of the Cornwall & Pat terson Co.,, made the class oration and delivered the fence to the lower class to be entrusted to their safe keeping for a year and to incidently keep the incoming Freshmen off the fence in case they lose their annual game with the Harvard Freshmen at Baseball. Two years ago Harvey Warren, son of Tracy B. Warren, of this city was the class orator.
 The annual presentation of the sophomore fence on the east side of the Campus in front of Lawrence Hall to the next lower class is Al- ways attended by mock solemnity and great festivity, being one of the funniest and best of the undergradu- ate college celebrations. The class orator is elected by the class and at the presentation delivers speech full of witticisms and jibes at the mem bers of both classes. John Coleman, IT,, of Louisville, Ky, accepted the fence in behalf of the Freshman class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
TOM THUMBS
 WIDOW VISITS BRIDGEPORT

; The Countess Magri. who before her last marriage was the wife of Gen. Tom Thumb, of this city. and her hus- band. Count Magri. have been guests of MT. and Mrs. George M. Flames since last Saturday at the Flames summer home in Black Rock. The celebrated hliputians. who are known throughout the world. are delighted with Black Rock. where the Count often visited during the life of Gen. Tom Thumb and when the George Ho- tel was owned by the late George Wells. who was manager of the fa- nous little couple for several years. The Countess saw Bridgeport by mo- tor car and marvelled at it's growth since the days when she came to Bridgeport a. bride to live in the big house her husband had erected for her at North avenue and Main street.
 The couple left this morning for their home at Middleboro, Mass
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
INSANE MOTHER IS DISCOVERED
 CHOKING BABE Neighbors Snatch Child from Irresponsible Parent
 In Nick of Time STRANGE CRIES GAVE ALARM Woman Taken to I,akevieW Home Temporarily May Be Sent to Middletown
STRANGE CRIES GAVE ALARM

Neighbors discovered Mrs. Katie Sanbusee. a comedy matron of 28, choking an infant of nine months at her home. fl Maiden Lane. this morn ing, in time to prevent the death of the child.
 Mrs. Sanbusee is subject to- interrnit- tent attacks of insanity, and has been under treatment at State and private institutions number of times.
 Alarmed at the strange noises issu- ing from the house this morning. in view of what they knew of Mrs San busse's mental condition, neighbors entered the house to investigate.
 They found Mrs. Sanbusse, wild eyed and muttering incoherently. with her infant throttled in both her hands. They snatched the child from her and notified the authorities. later return ing the babe to it's father.
 Investigator Morrissey of the Chari- ties department took charge of the woman. removing her to Lakeview Home. She will likely be sent to the State Hospital for Insane at Middle town. She has been an inmate of the Middletown institution before, and has also been in institutions in New Jer- sey. Her husband is gardener
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14
UNIQUE TAX PROBLEM FOR
 THE COURTS

Judge Ralph Wheeler, in the spec ial session of the Superior Court, to- day, is hearing the appeal of the Con gregation of the Holy Ghost and the Immaculate Heart of Mary from the Board of Assessors of the Town of Norwalk. The assessors have placed the property of the Congregation on the taxable list of that town, from which the Congregation is appealing
 They are an education institution, with property valued at $35,OOO. The counsel for Norwalk stated to the court that the Congregation is P Pennsylvania corporation, and not a. state institution, and should therefore not be exempt from taxation. The town counsel holds that every char itable organization in New York could come into this state and escape taxa ton under the same conitions as the Norwalk institution. The claim of the plaintiffs is that they are exempt as much as any other religious or educational organization of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-06-14

William D. Smith, one of the best known residents of the East End, for many years a prominent oyster dealer. was drowned at the bottom of well in the rear of his home, 172 DeKalb avenue, early this morning. His life Hess body was found by Mrs. Smith, about 6 o'clock. Medical Examiner Downs gave a certificate of accidental death.
 1 Smith arose with the sun today, somewhat earlier than was his wont planning to clean out the well. It stands at the foot of stairway lead ing down from hiA back stoop. Pa pers and sticks thrown into the well ;by children of the neighborhood had accumulated so much of late that he had been planning for weeks to give the well a thorough cleaning.
 He arose before any others of the household and started with his task. When Mrs. Smith and others of the family arose, they missed him. Mrs. Smith had heard a strange noise, but thought it was caused, by the poultry and paid little heed to it until she noted the long absence of her husband.
 She called several times but receiv- ed no response. Then she peered into the well and distinguished a pair Of