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The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
EXPERTS DECLARE:
BONDS ARE LEGAL
Dillon s Hubbard Telegraph
Opinion UphOlding COnten-
ton of City Officials

OAKLAND, JAN 17.-DillOn & Hub
bard, the eminent, bond experts of New
York, telegraphed to City Attorney Stet-
son tonight that the municipal improve
ment and harbor bonds recently voted
were legal and that the annexed dis
trict will not be subject TO tax for their
payment. This opinion settles any ques-
tion which might have arisen as to the
validity of the bond issue as the eX-
perts giving 1t are accepted as author
ity throughout the financial world.
Their opinion means that the next
move viii be to call for bids for the
sale of the bonds and the rapid going
forward of the plans for the various
improvements which are provided for
by the bond issue.
These include new city hall and
hall of justice. a new central station
for the municipal fire alarm and police
telegraph service, seawaII docks along
the estuary from Broadway TO Myrtle
street. extensive Improvements on tn
west harbor front. in the Key Route
basin and south of the Oakland South
ern Pacific mole
Dillon & Hubbard's opinion bears our
the correctness of City Attorney Stet-
sons opinion which was rendered ba-
fore the bond election was called. It
provided for holding the annexation
election the day after the bond elec-
tiOn in order that the annexed terri
tory should not be compelled TO take
on the bonded Indebtedness in event the
bonds carried
This was also the position taken by
Mayor Mott and the consulting attOr-
neys. Fitzgerald & Abbott and Snook &
Church.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
SURE THING GAME
IS COMPLAINED OF
San Mateo Supervisors Take
Up Charges Against Woman
Keeper of Saloon
Especial Dispatch to The Call

REDWOOD CITY, Jan 1.-THE
charges brought before the San Mateo
county board of supervisors against
Maud e. Earl, who has been operating
the County Line saloon, in which she
was accused of harboring confidence
men and gamblers, were called upon
the calendar today by the board and
continued for. later hearing owing to
the absence of quorum of board mem
bers.
The charges against Maud T. Earl
were the result of Investigations made
by Foreman George A. Kertell of the
grand jury On his report a warrant was
also sworn to by County Tax Collector
c. L. McCracken for the arrest of Mike
same saloon. Millett has posed as the
owner of the resort, while the liquor
license has been held in the name of
the woman.
The charge against Millett is that of
selling liquor without license, and the
case is pending in South San Francisco.
District Attorney Bullock has summoned
Kertell to be present at the hearing,
which is to take place Wednesday. Ker-
tell said today that he would attend,
but would refuse to testify on the
ground that the knowledge in his pos
session consisted of secret grand jury
matters.
Kertell has two affidavits charging
robberies committed in Millett's place.
One is by E. T. Downs of San Francisco,
who swore that he was robbed OF $3S
while the other is signed by John
Caviglia, a Seattle mining man, who
claims to have been swindled out of a
draft for 1925.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
HUNGER BREAKS UP
SPIRITUAL UNION
DR.. j. Aylmer Harding Leaves
SOulmate Because of the
Wolf at Door

OAKLAND, Jan. 17.-BecauSe social
ostracism had been visited upon them
and had taken away the bread from
their corporeal lips. DR.. III. Aylnier
Harding and his spiritual wife. Mrs
Ruth Mcdonald music teacher. have
dissolved the ethereal bonds by which
they Joined themselves in wedlock
without the aid of clergy or of magis-
trates.
Harding is still pastor of his First
Liberal church, and still has the rem
nant of a flock following him. The
flock, however, has displayed ten
dency to wander off.
It find that by continuing my present
life,' said Harding yesterday, Il would
lose what following l have in Oak
land. While, my followers do not con-
denim my theories, they consider that
in practicing them l am too far ahead
of my day and generation"
For this reason, Harding said. he and
his spirit mate had decided to separate.
His conclusion was strengthened also
by the fact that contributions from the
disintegrating flock had been scant
since the union of souls" was given
publicity.
Mrs. Mcdonald admits that pressing
need of money induced the divorce
She had several pupils in music wnen
came public with a blare of notoriety.
Now when she calls at different homes
to give her pupils their lessons in
tonal harmony she is not admitted.
Spiritual marriage is Doctor Hard
ing's favorite doctrine. He inyeighs
against the churches and beratss the
till death US do part" marriage. He
had been talking his theory some time
before he and Mrs. Mcdonald. both of
whom now live at the Touraine. $40
Fourteenth street, planned TO practice
the idea.
Discussing the spiritual separation
today, Chief of Police Wilson said;
This is one instance of the moral
sense of the community being more
effectuaI than is the law. l had several
requests to suppress Harding, but there
was nothing 1 could do
Harding met Mrs. Mcdonald about
six months ago while lecturing kere
and collecting persons to compose his
liberal church. After he began TO hold
meetings he and the woman made
known their spiritual marriage. Peo-
pie talked about the union of the man
and woman, and starvation came on
the heels of conversation. Today's de-
nouement was the result
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
NEW HOSPITAL TO
Be IN OAKLAND
Purchase of Land Adjoining the
Present Infirmary Site Is
Not Made

OAKLAND, Jan. 17.-The new coun-
ty hospital is to be built inside of the
limits of greater Oakland, and not on
the site of the present infirmary, as at
first decided. This decision was reached
today b. the board of supervisors after
an executive session, at which Walter
Matthews, consulting architect, and a
committee from the San Francisco
chapter of the American Institute of
Architects were present
The new hospital will cost between
100000 and S75O,000, according to the
present intentions of the supervisors.
Negotiations had already been entered
into with E. j. lie Breton for the pur-
chase of 20 acres of land adjoining
the county infirmary. in order to make
room for the new building, when
strong representations as to the ad-
visibility of placing the hospital in
Oakland were made and the property
was not purchased.
Supervisor Mullins called the atten-
tion of the supervisors a few weeks
ago to the fact that a movement was
now on foot for the formation of a
city and county of Oakland, and that
the hospital should be placed where it
would be supported by the new county
instead of the old.
At this mornings session the archi-
tects and the supervisors went over
the project to hold competition for
plans for the hospital. 1t was desided
to invite all the architects of the
United States to compete for valuable
prizes, and to hold the competition in
such a way that absolute impartiality
will be accorded. The members of the
San Francisco committee who were
present this morning were William
Mooser, Matthew O'Brien and Thomas
j. WEIGH
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
SUITS FILED FOR
INHERITANCE TAX
Actions Pending in Estates OF
Thomas CreIIin and Rose
M. S. Shattuck

OAKLAND, Jan. 1.-Two cases in
volving the construction of the law
providing for the payment of inherit
ance taxes came up today in Judge
Wells court, both Of them in large
estates. In the estate of Rosa Nj.
Shattuck $4,000 is involved because
of the transfer OF property Of that
value before Mrs. Shattuck's death to
a trustee. In the estate OF Thomas
Crellin property estimated to be worth
SI.0o0,eo0 viii or viii not be subject
10 the payment Of inheritance taxes,
according 10 the construction the court
places on the law.
John ". Havens of Berkeley gave
testimony in the Shattuck estate case.
He said that Mrs. Shattuck had given
him deeds to certain property 10 hold
as trustee for the benefit Of others.
1t is the contention Of County Treas
urer III. J. Kelly, who is suing the es-
tate for the payment of inheritance
taxes, that these gifts were made in
contemplation of death, with the pur-
pose Of evading the law, and there
fore void
Kelly also brought suit against the
Crellin estate for the purpose of COM
pelling the payment of the inheritance
taxes. Crellin. who was president of
The Central bank. transferred much of
his property to the Thomas Crellin
estate company before his death. His
son. Stanley Crellin, testified today
that this transfer had not been made
in contemplation of death, but that his
father had intended TO dispose of the
property in that way for years prior
10 his death.
Further testimony VIII be offered in
both cases.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
ALAMEDA GIRL WON
BY CIVIL ENGINEER
Marriage of Miss Ethel Grove
and Justin S. Barber Is
Set for Jan. 70

ALAMEDA, Jan. IA wedding of
more than ordinary interest to the So
cial set of this city will be that of
Miss Ethel Grove and Justin S. Barber,
which viii take place the evening of
January % at the brides home in Mo
zart street. Rev. w II. Scott, re-
tired chaplain of the United States
army, viii officiate at the ceremony, and
only the immediate members of the
two families Will witness it.
Following the marriage ceremony
there viii be a reception given the
couple, after which they Will leave for
short honeymoon trip. On their re-
turn they win live at Glen Fraser.
where Barber is a civil engineer.
The bride viii be attended by her
sister, Miss Minna Grove. as maid of
honor, and Alfred Barber, brother,
viii attend the bridegroom.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
ELECTRIC LIGHT AND
POWER FOR FARMERS
Agricultural Districts to Have
Modern Utilities
[Speeial DispaLeh 10 The CaNl

STOCKTON, Jan 1.-THE farmers in
the district comprising French Camp,
Lathrop, Manteca. Ripon, Atlanta and
Escalon have formulated a-plan TO Sc
cure electricity to run their irFigating
plants and for lighting purposes.
An enthusiastic meeting was held
yesterday at Manteca, when a com
mittee consisting Of c. /. Salmon,
Charles Brignoli. d. o. Castle, J. S.
Moulton. J. \. leighton and l. ]. Miller.
which had canvassed the district, re-
ported that 1895 horsepower had been
cOnditiOnally pledged by the prospect
i've consumers, and that in addition
nearly every house would be lighted
with electricity.
II. +. Jackson. assistant general man
ager of the Sierra and San Francisco
power company. whose power line runs
on high~steel towers through the south
ern portion of the county, was present
and Informed the farmers that the dis
Irritating power line and substation
would cost between $4,000 and SIS 600.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
VICTIM OF BANDIT is
BURIED IN ALBANY
Funeral of Late Deputy Sheriff
Attended bY Many

BERKELEY, Jan. 1.-THE funeral of
the late Andrew w. Lindquist. the dep
uty sheriff who was fatally shot last
wednesday morning by a thug in the
saloon of AL Moore in Albany, was held
from local undertaking parlor this
afternoon. The ceremonies were held
under the auspices of the Richmond
lodge of Odd Fellows. The bier was
banked with flowers sent by friends of
the dead man. Ipterment was in Sun
set View cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
ROYAL ARCH MASONS
HOLD AN INSULATION
Alcatraz Chapters New Officers
Take Their Posts

OAKLAND. Jan. l7.-T-Alcatraz chap
ter, Royal Arch MasOns. has installed
the following officers: High priest, Ed
mund w. Griffin: king, Hans F. Soren-
son; scribe, William J. Lawry; treas
urer, Warren G. Mobley: secretary, Her
bert A. Glines; captain Of the host
Harry c. Barnes principal sojourner,
William s. Angwin; royal arch captain,
John X. Jeffress; master third veil,
Jacques L. VandenbOs; master second
veil. John b. de Faria; master first veil.
Charles L. Noel; sentinel, Sidney H.
Farrell
William Stanley Angwin. retiring high
priest, was installing officer, and Past
High Priest Walter II. Lagersen was
master Of ceremonies.
For the chapter Honorable Companion
George Samueis presented a solid oak
Office desk to Angwin.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
TELEPHONE COMPANY
MAKES IMPROVEMENTS
Begins Operation of New Gen.
traI Energy Switchboard

ALAMEDA. Jan IA $4,000 Cen
trail energy system switchboard
was put into operation today by the
Alameda central office of the Pacific
telephone and telegraph company. The
company is installing 10000 new wall
and desk phones OF latest pattern in
Alameda. The new switchboard caused
an immediate Improvement in the serv-
ice. the calls for central meeting with
quicker response than formerly.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
ACCUSED OF ROBBING
ST. NINCENT'S ORPHANAGE
Shoe Making Instructor AL
legged TO Have Stolen Leather
| Speciol Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN RAFAEL, Jan. l7.-Stealing
leather from an orphan asylum is the
charge upon which Walter c. McCuI-
lock. an Instructor in the shoe making
department OF 81. Vincent's orphanage,
is being held in the county jail await
ing further investigation.
For the last eight months, according
10 officials OF the orphansge, leather in
large quantities has been missing from
the home. a certain amount is used in
the making Of shoes. in which trade
NcCullOck instructed the orphans. But
the bills for leather increased TO such
2 extent from month 10 month that
the suspicious Of those in charge of
the home were aroused and an ipvesti-
cation followed
A large bundle Of leather, packed
ready Tor shipment to San Francisco.
was found in McCuilock's room. He
was at once arrested.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
CHANGE OF VENUE IN
BATTERY CASE GRANTED
Shop Keeper to Have Heating
in San Rafael Court
ISpecial Dispaich 10 The Call

lSpccIdl Dispatch 10 he Call
SAN RAFAEL, Jan. 1.-THE double
battery and disturbance of the peace
suit Of two women against a local mer-
chant. which has lain dormant in the
justice court Of SaussIito since Au-
gust 90 OF last year. was transferred
through the efforts of Senator L. B.
Msrtinelli to the court OF Justice Ma
gee here and IL is expected that the
trial wiz soon begin.
Mrs. Frank r. Austin, wife of a
kentfeld contractor. and Mrs. John
Buckley, wife Of a contractor at Corte
MADEIRA, are the complainants. Charg-
ing that they were treated as shop
lfters. ipsulted and compelled to sub
NIT to a search by a policeman, they
had J.. Z. Warren, proprietor of the
TOggery, arrested, each swearing to
two charges against him.
Warren is held under $500 bail. Mar
tinelI viii defend him.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
WOODSMAN ARMED WITH
AK KILLS BIG BEAR
Bruins CIumsinesS Costs Him
His Life i'm Battle
ISpeciaI Dispoioh to The Call

UKIATf, Jan. 17.-Intent on chOpping
some wood near his home at Point
Arena on Saturday. 4. II. Peterson was
unaware OF the approach of an i'm
iaense brown bear until the latter at
tempted 10 embrace him. Startled by
lle discovery Peterson first attempted
light. but when bruin qualified as a
good second the woodsman decided to
TIGHT
Bruin scored the first knockdown
with a swipe of his immense paws.
peterson recovered quickly, however.
and cross countered with his ak catch
lnS his clumsy opponent in back Of the
ear. Bruin went down and out.
Peterson thinks little OF his victory,
saying that although he was greatly
outweig ghed, his superior skill made the
outcome Of the battle foregone con
clusi0n.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
CaIifornians in New York
ISnecial Dispatch % The CnHl


San Francisco-C. S. Fee Waldorf: f. o. Pc.
terson Marie Antoinette; Mr.. and Mrs A. d.
King. Belmont: S. Bcstandig, Flanders: n. Chris
feson Marie Antoinefte; NJ. Furst, Hotel Elan
ders; J. NJ Heron, Hotel Empire: NJ. l.. Lezsn-
sky. King Edward; +. Loewy, Hotel Flanders;
E. NJ Marks. Hotel HERMITAGE; r. Raphael.
Hotel Woodward; $. Ring. Hotel Flanders: A.
d. Shepard Hotel Wolcott: j. J. Sinch, Hotel
Flanders: Miss A. Tobin. Hotel Algonquin: C..
r. Weymouth. Hotel Woeott: W ]. Withers,
Hotel Hermitage: J. x. Barry, Mrs J. r. Barry,
Murray Hill; ]. r. Bertrand. Hotel Breslin: @.
W Bridge Broadway Central J. d. Bridge,
Astor House; Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll, Hotel York !;
A. c. Davis Hoffman House; F. Fraunholz
Grand Union; l. Freud, II. Loewy, r. Loewy,
P. II. Luther, Hotel Wellington; J.. Nathan. H..
" Poett, Mrs II. ". Poett. Hotel Seville; H.
Small Mrs II. Small. Hotel Churchill
Los Angeies-F. II. Butchers, Marlborough
C. D. Clark Holland house; F. kearny. Hotel
Belmont: G.. l.. Penneweli. Astor house; Mrs.
G. d. Rowan. Misses Rowan Nolcott; DR.. c.
+. Becker. Martha Washington.
san DiegO--f5. +. Groesbeck, Holland; w. G.
-flarfand, st. Denis.
Sacramento J. X. Mcnefee. Empire.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
BURGLARS ARE REAPING
HARVEST IN STOCKTON
RObberies of Daily and Nightly
Occurrence in City
Especial Dispatch to The Call

STOCKTON. an. 17.-Rurglaries con-
tinue to be nightly and daily occur
rences here Last night robbers climbed
over the iron railing that inclOssS
White & Jacobs cigar store at PCS East
Main street. helped themselves to sZe0
worth of meerscaum pipes. and escaped.
Yesterday afternoon burglars ran
sacked John E Richardson's residence.
S21 East Church street They secured
some small change and personal effects.
GregOrys barber shop, in Market
street near San Joaquin, was visited
Saturday night and So taken from the
register.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
HOTEL BURGLARS ARE
SENTENCED TO PRISON
Convicted Criminals Pay PEN
atty of Their Crimes
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

STOCKTON, Jan. 17.-Thomas Nc
Knight and John Williams. hotel bur
glars. were today sentenced by Judge
w b. Nutter to serve four years each
in the state prison. The former will
be sent to tSan Quentin and the latter
TO Folsom. Pontez de Leon, another
burglar. got a year in San Quentin.
The trial of Cooper and Williams, ne
groes. accused of having stolen dia-
monds belonging to Cooper's former
wife. was set for April l.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
FILLS VACANCIES IN
COURTS OF HAWAII
Taft Submits Three Nomina-
tionS to Senate

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17-President
Taft today filled several vacancies in
the courts of Hawaii by the following
nominations sent to the senate, all of
the appointees being residents OF the
island:
To be United States district Judge,
Alexander G. NJ Robertson.
To be associate justice of the su-
preme court of Hawaii. John T. Debolt
To be third judge, first circuit court
of Hawaii, William J. Robinson.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
BREAK GROUND FOR
$4,000 BALL PARK
Boston Americans Will Get Inter
est III Club
| Special Dispoich 10 The Cali

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 17.-The Sacra-
mento ball club having given assurance
that 500 a month ground rental would
be paid. Ed Kripp today withdrew his
application for liquor licence, which
has caused much opposition, and gave
Contractor Holt directions to break
ground for the $4,000 ball park
Wednesday.
The stands and grounds at Kripp's
place, Eleventh and ! streets, will be
completed for the season by March 1.
This means that the deal whereby the
Boston American club buys an interest
in the club will be consumated.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TO
STRAIGHTEN OUT CURVE
Removes a Danger Point on the
Southside Line

ALAMEDA. Jan. II.-The Southern
Pacific company has let a contract to
Powell Brothers TO widen the curve at
Sherman street and Central avenue, so
that the danger existing there 10 pc
destrians and vehicle traffic shall be
obpiated in the future The street viii
be macsdamized. curbs installed and a
new sidewalk laid on lines which have
proved satisfactory TO the adjacent
property owners.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
PLEADINGS OF WIFE
STAYS LAWS HAND
West Berkeley Liquor Seller
Freed From Probation

BERKELEY, Jan. 17.-After being
placed on probation for the last three
months for selling liquors in this city.
Andrew Marsicano, West Berkeley
grocer, was released from his probation
by Judge Edgar today and the case
against him dismissed. MarsfcanO was
allowed to go on probation through the
pleadings of his wife, who declared
that he sold liquors only to attract GUS
toners to his small grocery and restau-
rant
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR
DIES IN WASHINGTON
Joaquin Nabuco Succumbs al
National Capital

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.--Joaquin
Nabuco, ambassador from Brazil to the
United States, died at his home here
today.
He had represented his government
here since May, 1905.
Immediately on learning of the am
bassadors death President Taft called
at the embassy and left his card.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
MACKAY WILL SUCCEED
CLAY AS PRESIDENT

OAKLAND. AIN. 17.-The new board
of directors of the chamber of COM
merce will meet tomorrow evening to
elect officers for the ensuing term Wal
ter $. Mackay vice president of the
old board. will probably be elected to
succeed J. Harrison Clay, the president.
Clays friends have desired that he
should succeed himself, but this he has
declined to consider.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
MEAT CASES POSTPONED
PENDING AN APPEAL
Butchers Trials Are Set for
February 8

The eases of II butchers of this city,
arrested several months ago by State
Pure Food Inspector Robbins. for the
alleged adulteratiOn of their meats was
continued by Judge Edgar this morn
ing, pending the outcome of an appeal
in a higher court of similar Oakland
cases. The new date set was Febrg-
airy s.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
Army Orders
,necinl Disnatch 10 The CnLll

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.-Army orders: The
following board of officers is appointed 10 meet
at the Preside Of Monterey at 10 O'Clock January
26 for the purpose OF conducting examination OF
applicants for commissions In the volunteer
forces authorized to appear before them under
act OF congress approved January 81. 1909 to
determine their qualifications for performance of
staff duties: Lieutenant Colonel Robert l.. Bull
lard Eighth infantry; Major Phillip G. Wales,
medical corps; Captain Frederick l.. Knudsen,
Eighth infantr~' First Lieutenant Jennings D..
Thomas s. Lowe, medical reserve corps.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
SAN FRANCISCO COUPLE
MARRIED AT SANTA ROSA
Special Dispatch 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SANTA ROSA, Jan. 17.-william
Thomas Taylor and Miss Mabel Yates
came here today from San Francisco
and were married by the Rev. L. r.
FuImer of the Methodist church. They
returned to San Francisco on the even
ing train.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
PROPERTY BRINGS HIGH
PRICE AT COURT SALE
Purchaser Pays $4,000 for Corr
ner Seventh and Washington

OAKLAND Jan. 17-PrOperty at the
northwest corner of Seventh and Wash
ington streets was sold a auction to-
day in Judge Wastes court for So 00e
The lot has a frontage of 75 feet on
Washington street and of 100 on Sew
enth T. w. COrder was the purchaser
and the Bruguiere estate the seller
James P. Edof acted as referee of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
NAVAL EMPLOYE MAY
LOSE SIGHT OF EYE
Piece of Steel Necessitutes
Painful Operation
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

Special Dispatch 10 The Call
VALLEJO, Jan. 17.-After carrying
small piece of steel in the eyeball of
his right eye for the last seven years
Arthur King. an employe of the Mare
island navy yard. will quite likely lose
the sight of the injured member after
undergoing painful operation in San
Francisco for the removing of the same.
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
SON KILLS FATHER

SON KILLS FATHER-Cameron Mo. Ian. IT,
Joseph Montz, farmer, shot and Killed his
father Alexander Montz. today, Ia his home
near here The son. who tenant Of his
father had been ordered by the latter to va
cate the farm
The San Francisco call., 1910-01-18
RECEIVES COMMISSION
IN THE NAVAL MILITIA

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
SANTA CRUZ. Jan. 17-Thomas w.
Kelley today received his commission
from Governor Gillett as lieutenant of
the fourth division, naval militia of
California, with residence in this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-10-15
THE WEATHER.

STATE AND lOCAL-fair tonight
and Sunday; not much change in
temperature.