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The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
DUAL WOMAN
FREED BY
JUDGE
Charge Against Mrs. Jean
Thurnherr, kIeptomaniac,
Dismissed to Save Life

Los ANGELES. Oct. 31.-Another
strange life history of Mrs. Jean
= 7Thurnherr. the young woman whose
habits and actions have baffied Grim
finologists, physicians and psycholo-
gists. when the charge of larceny
against her was dismissed in Judge
Willis court.
FREED To SAVE LIFE
Today in San Francisco. where Mrs.
Thurnherr is living, she was notified
of the kindly act on the part of the
authorities here. For months Mrs.
Thurnherr has been i'll, and recently
Of by DR.. Elizabeth Kearny and by
of by DIR. Elizabeth eKarny and by
Attorney Georgia Bullock. Judge Will
lis. before agreeing TO dismiss the
charge, made a personal investigation
of the case and its intricate psyche
logical ramifications When he was
convinced that a human life was at
stake and that it could be saved only
by erasing the charge he agreed with
representatives of the district attor-
ney's Office to q quashing OF the in
formation.
A DUAL IDENTITY
Mrs. Thurnherr has been regarded
by the police as g kleptomaniae. BY
her husband she has been known
only as loving and considerate wife
By several superior judges she has
been regarded as a striking example
of dual Identity.
Several years ago Mrs. Thurnherr
attracted the attention of the Oak
land authorities when she was ac-
cused of a petty theft A delicate
operation was performed to cure her
moral frailty, but failed. She was
arrested here charged with stealing
lewelry from the store of Potter &
Brown in Pasadena. She was sent
TO the state hospital at Patton, but
the authorities there refused to ac-
cept her as insane. She went TO San
Francisco recently with her husband,
who is a railroad man.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
MAY FILE CONTEST
! OF WE RI ms WILL

Whether, or not Mrs. Helene Schier-
holz of Alameda will contest the will
of her son. the late George w. werlin,
coffee importer, will depend upon an
Investigation by Attorney Wise for
Mrs. Schierholz as to the authenticity
of the testament. Recently Mrs Schier-
hoiz applied for letters OF administra-
ton, alleging that her son left prop
crty in excess of $4,000, and that hav-
ing no children she is entitled to share
the estate with the widow, Mrs. Anna
A. Werlin.
dated August 80. 1899, by which she
was left practically all of the prop
erty. She asks to be made executrix
of the estate, which she alleges ag-
gregates only $3.50.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Ambulance Driver
Escapes Speed Fine
On Doctors Story
Busted Berkeley Ordinance to Save
Woman's Life, but Police Off
GERS Had to Be Shown

Driving past the city hall in Grove
street. Berkeley, at rate of 45 miles
an hour would have cost Frank Pa
checo, an ambulance auto driver, S45
fine but for the testimony of DR.. j.
T. Farrar that the scorching prob
ably saved the life of Mrs. Gertrude
Stuart OF 1929 Grant street Mrs
Stuart was being rushed to Roose-
velt hospital for treatment for uremic
poisoning. and delay would have been
fatal. She arrived here only few
days ago TO visit her sister, MRS. A.
Erickson, whom she had not seen In
80 years. Doctor Farrar, who was
called to attend her, told Justice. of
the Peace Edgar ne ordered Pacheco
70 disregard the speed law and reach
the hospital So Pacheco was freed
on suspended sentence
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
FLAG At HALF
MAST FOR COOK

The steamer Colusa arrived today
from Panama, coming into port with
its flag at halfmast on account of the
death last night of Ralph Snyder. the
ships cook. The Colusa brought nine
passengers. most of whom are tourists
who went to Panama to witness the
blowing up of Gamboa dixie
The Colusa brought a large cargo
of European freight. picked up at
Salina Cruz.
Mrs. @. II. Howe, a wealthy Boston
widow, reached the dock at Panama
after the steamer had cast Off, and
followed 1t in a small boat. Just as
she got alongside, water from the
exhaust of the steamer spopted and
nearly capsized the craft. Mrs. Howe
was rescued In drenched condition.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Excursion Will Afford an Opportunity to See What
Is Going to Be One of San Francisco's Finest
Residence Districts, Beyond Twin Peaks, Free

Twin Peaks
Franciscos residence districts beyond
the hills home seeking will be atantalizng
On The Calls automobile ride for real home seekers Sunday there
show houses the and make
choice of OF pretty home sites
MUST REGISTER YOUR NAME TODAY
There lot Of San Francisco but seldom,
will
Francis Wood and Ingd Terracesh Dewey boulevard and the
south Twin along the Dewey boulevard
Sunset district The Calls automobile educational excu
sively for home seekers
home seeker who be of the beautiful
rides country will be All
ticket will be The Call building Sunday
hour designated ticket Two adults from family will be taken
the No children will be the touring
tickets will be given out Sunday morning.
DRIVE THROUGH PARKS
The will Market
Fell and the Panhandle From there
Golden
will be through park tracts and
through Forest Hill Wood
automobiles Will around the buleva OF these residence
all the
Ingesde the dial world
automobst will drive straight back through the parks
AFFAIR
side of Twin peaks
Heights where the best of
down Golden Gate Market
has offer homes such have made California
graded provided and other
all the builders who
by rapid transportation through the Twin Peaks
conve to of the city.
TWENTY MINUTES" FROM MARKET STREET
touched the edges of the
Twenty dream of years but
bore
eaffrng their first decision to make It low grade high speed tunnel
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
TRUNK NETS $685.
TO JIMMY THIEF

"Jimmying" trunk in the home OF
Mrs. S. M. Healy, 1119 Golden Gate
avenue, burglars stole an assortment
OF 5ewelry valued at 1896 early this
morning
The burglars are believed to have
entered the home of Mrs. H. Napier,
1121 Golden Gate avenue. and stolen
there a diamond earring valued at
$50.
A 100 pound sack of granulated SUI
gar was stolen today from the deliv-
cry wagon of l. D. Mclean, grocer.
Frederick Kullman. 346 Kearny
street. reported to the police the
theft of articles worth 500 from his
room.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Queen Mary Didn't
Like CandIestickS
Of Queen Alexandra

LONDON, Oct 30.--A few months
ago Queen Alexandra presented to the
Sandringham church two massive
hand chased candlesticks. At the re-
quest of the queen candles were kept
burning in them constantly.
Recently Queen Mary ordered the
candlesticks removed. This the rec
tor refused to do until he had re-
ceived orders from Queen Alexandra
This week the matter was referred
to the Archbishop Of Canterbury, VINO
has arranged a compromise between
the orders of the two queens. Alex
andra has agreed to the removal OF
the candles. but the candlesticks are
to remain upon the altar.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Treble CIef Society
Gives Opera Patience

Members of the Treble Clef society
presented the Gilbert and Sullivan
opera Patience" before a crowded
house at the Macdonough theater last
evening" Miss Rita Carson took the
title role, supported by H p. Williams
and R. d. Scott. Others who partici-
pated were Mildred Van Gulpen,
Melinda Magley. Christine Bertolas
and Mia Clearly.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Espee Starts New
Line to BOrax Field

BAKERSFIELD. Oct. 81. = The
Southern Pacific has commenced the
construction of branch line. 81 miles
in length, extending from Searles in
the Mojave desert to the rich potash
deposits near the famous borax lake.
A station will be established at
Searles.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Threatened Teddy,
Breaks Out Again

NEW YORK. Oct 31.--Mrs. Ida Won
Claussen, whose threats against Col
onel Roosevelt caused her to be COM
nlitted to Bloomingdale insane asylum
more than a year. ago. was arrested
last night, charged with threatening
to kill Charles Price. an attorney and
president of the water supply board.
Mrs. Won Claussen was committed to
the Tombs.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
1000 Are Expected to
Attend Convention

One thousand are expected to attend
the annual counties convention of the
California Development board to be
held in Hanford from November to
s. A special excursion under the aus
pices of the San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce will attend the three days
assembly in the interest of public
water problems.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
W0RKMEN WANT MOTOR
FERRY ORDER RESTORED

The order of Commander Bennett
revoking the order allowing motor
ferry boats. operated by the Mare
ISLAND Employees association, to run
between the navy yard and Vallejo.
fhas caused a protest from the 1000
1workmen to be filed with Secretary
OF the Navy Daniels.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Observation-Disclosures

YOU READ THESE ADS to see what
the other fellows have to offer. You'll
find bargains under the For Sale Au--
tomobile Columns" In the classified
section, and II you're the other fellow
who has car or wheel you'll get
quick action II you send In your ad
for the big Saturday Want Ad edition
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
WEEKEND CARNIVAL
OPENS WITH a BAL [

With halloween ball last even
Ing the Haight and Ashbury District
Improvement association opened a
weekend carnival in the district last
night The feature of the carnival
viii be parade tomorrow night.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Safe Blowers Raid
Bank and Get $4,000

FALMOUTH, Mich. Oct. 81. - The
Bank of Falmouth was raided by safe
blowers today and $4,000 was taken
from the safe. The bank building
was partially wrecked.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
FORMER PILOT RETURNS

Captain Thompson. former resident
of San Francisco. one time connected
with the Pacific Mail. after an absence
of 35 years in Victoria. b. c.. where he
was a pilot. has returned to this city
TO again make this his home. He will
locate in the Inglesfde district
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
MERCHANTS AID IN SALE
OF COUNTY JAIL BONDS

Merchants of upper Montgomery
street have started subscription
fund to aid in the disposal of the
$4,000 bond issue for the completion
of the new county Jail building ad-
joining the hall OF Justice
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
PROTEST FEE SYSTEM

Protest against the present fee sys-
tenn of court reporters was voiced last
night by Attorney Dan O'Connell and
others in meeting of the Law Re-
form association in the Pacific build
ing.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
Y. w. c. A. LECTURE TONIGHT

At the meeting OF the Young
Women's Christian association tonight
Noah c. Cause OF the Panama lecture
bureau will speak. At vesper services
Sunday at 4 o'clock Rev. E. B. Win
ming viii make an address
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
ALL SAINTS DAY !. SERVICE

Rev. II. B. Wright. rector OF st. Ste
memorial services for All Saints day
tomorrow morning at 1890 o'clock in
the chapel of Cypress Lawn cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
notice.

n JUST LIKE YOU, thousands OF 9TH
a&trs read these important notices from
Way to day. Lodge and social secre-
taries will get quick action and a
greater attendance at meetings II
thesa noticea are used.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
ROBBED BY DANCE GIRLS

Two women in the Thalia dance
hal lin Pacific street early today
robbed Paul Cacheux. living at the
Terminal hotel. of a purse containing
SIS in gold and SIS in Mexican cur
rency. Cacheux could not identify
the women.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
IMPROVEMENT CLUB DANCE

The Glen Park Improvement club
will give dance tomorrow evening at
Diamond hall. Diamond and Chenery
streets.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
P.LAMBE RI, AUTO
CHAMP ION, KILLED

LONDON, Oct. 31.-Percy Lambert.
holder of the worlds automobile
speed record, was killed in an auto
mobile accident at Brooklands aero
DOME
The car was travelling 120 miles an
hour when it swerved and turned
over
Last February on the same track
Lambert drove 103 miles. and 1.740
yards in one hour in a Clement Tall
bot car. This Is the greatest distance
ever travelled by man in one hour
outside of an aeroplane.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
LABOR LEADER SPEAKS

Tom Mann, the English labor leader,
explained to the Building Trades
council last night his ideas on Syn
dicalism"
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31
WEATHER FORECAST

For San Francisco-Cloudy and un-
settled weather tonight and Saturday.
light southwest winds.
The San Francisco call., 1913-10-31

PROF. KREHBIEL TO SPEAK
misrepresentation Government" will
be Prof. E. b. Krehbiels subject to-
morrow at the Commonwealth club
luncheon, Palace hotel.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
WHITE SOX NEAR
TRAINING CAMP
Players Are Met by San Fran
ciscanS and Accompanied
to Coast.
By r. w. LARDNER.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-Only a
six hours ride now between the
White Sox and their preliminary
training camp at Paso Roblcs, The
special pulled into Oakland at l;l5
that it would not leave for the hot
springs until midnight, so the SoS and
the other passengers had the whole
afternoon and evening in which to
stretch their limbs and see the sights
The train was met at Sacramento this
morning by Cal Ewing and a party OF
San Francisco newspaper men. Man
ager Harry WolVerton also was at the
station in the state capital and he and
Manager Callahan had talk, probably
about some Of the recruits. The San
Franciscans rode into their city aboard
the special and were entertained in
Ewing's training camp Is at Boyes
Springs, two hours ride from San
Francisco. Some of the Seals are al
ready at work there preparing for
their practice games with the SoI.
The Chicagoans have heard encour-
aging things about Paso Robles and are
prepared to thank Tip O'Neill for
picking it out
Manager Callahan was met at Oak
land by Bill Langc. who is expected
to come down to Paso Robles during
the week and give some OF the young
SoX lessons in sliding,
We learned during the eventful day
that there is no longer Vernon team
in the Coast league. In reality, Los
Angeles and San Francisco have two
teams apiece and there is continuous
ball in each city. When the Los An
geles club is on the road its place at
home is taken by the Venice team,
which formerly bore the name of Yer
non, In the same way the Oakland
club takes the place of the San Fran
cisco bunch when the latter are travel
ing. Two games a week are played at
Oakland at two at Vernon.
Ernie Johnson has recovered from
his attack of ptomaine poisoning and
the Sox are now without ailments.
Chink Mattick tried to make Joe Benz
believe he had fever this morning.
Mattick complained of the cars being
cold while in reality it was uncomfort-
ably hot. Joe felt his forehead, found
it like a bakc,oven and ran to Trainer
Buckner in alarm. Buck S confession
that he. too, was roasting dispelled the
fears of the Batesville butcher
Testimony regarding tho improve
ment in Joe Berger's work was added
today by the San Francisco scribes,
who agreed with the Coast league play.
ers that Joe will make Buck Weaver
hustle for his Job. The more the mer-
rier. says Mr.. Callahan.
The Sox will reach Paso Robles in
time for breakfast tomorrow morning.
They will he allowed to spend the fore
noon unpacklng and resting. but will
be expected to do little real work in
the afternoon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
Yesterdays Results.

Following are todays race results at
the JuarcZ track:
First race one mile-Tallow Dip i01
tBurlingame). l6 10 ]. won; Royal River
ieo tkederis). to /, second; Lawn 81
Nialsey), TO .. third. Time 1:42 80
Force. S. V. Hough. Lonia and Coed also
ran.
Second race. one miIe-Hannis. iO7
tOrmesl. is TO D. won: Shooting Spray.
11o (Peak). II TO ,. second Roberta los
lGrothl. 10 l. third. Time, 1:42. Ca
lens Gale, CoPpers. Bonnie Bard and
Helen Scott also ran.
Third race, seven furlongs-Irish Cen
tleman, lis (NicoD. : to .. won. Ymir.
lQ2 tGross). TO |. second, Puck, %
lHilD. II to .. third, Time. l;2s I-5.
Colonel Marchmont Dangerous March,
Mocklsr and Joe Diebold also ran
Fourth race, half mile-I.ittle Bit, 81
(Halsey). 10 ], won: Edith W. l02
tGrothl, 10 10. second: Manganese, l09
fkedsris), to !. third. Time II
GLADYS Y. and Ida Lavina also ran
Firth race. six furlonEs-Truly, 1el
tGroth). 9 10 g. won; Mother Katcham,
lo2 tGross). to I, second: Gasket, 1OS
lkederis). is to 3. third Time. Ia.
Neyanoke. Colquitt, Levin. Ernest II
and Amity also ran.
sixth race. one mile-Baby Doll 10l
(Burlinsame) 10 !. won: Gelico. 102
lNathan). 10 TO !, second: Ocean Queen.
los tkederis), 10 2. third. Time.
l.4 rs. Anne MCGEE. Adolante, Golden
Agnes and Prince Conrad also ran
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
By w. w. NAUGHTON.
tional News Service.

BY International News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23-Now
that the fight is over one can consider
it calmly. Twenty rounds and a draw
for Ad Wolgast and Harlem Tommy
Murphy. But that does not begin 10
tell the story, for there was more ac-
tion crowded into each three-minute
spell of fighting than is frequently
seen in an entire contest.
There was some little hair-splitting,
Of course, over Jim Griffin g verdict.
Some thought that Murphy had shaded
the wildcat and others thought that
Wolgast had done little better than
his adversary. In the writer's opin-
ion, il would have been q rank In
justice if Griffin had rendered any de-
cision but the one he did.
Brimful as the engagement was Of
breakneck milling, there wasn't a
point scored by either man that was
not offset by something accomplished
by the other. The ferceness Of VOL
CAST s body smashes were balanced by
the stinging. blood bringing iolts with
which the Harlem boy peppered the
others face
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
GETTING SAINTS
INTO CONDITION
Coach Miller Working Hard TO
Prepare Players for Cham
pionship Game.

Coach Miller is working hard to get
his Saints into the best condition for
the fight of the state division winners
for the state championship games that
Will take place in Provo March s, and
s, The Saints are practically sure OF the
Salt Lake division. They have had no
trouble at all with either the west siders
or Granite. In fact they have not even
so large that they completely outcla ssed
the smaller teams.
Smith at center Is so tall that he can
outjump any man in the high school
division In the state. Parkinson has
been showing great ability in getting the
ball through the basket from almost any
place in the field. Oleson. the big guard
has bad hand, but expects 10 be all
right for the Provo games. Bennion and
Sevy arc both showing fine class,
Coach Miller will give Smith a slight
rest before the Provo games, so that he
will not get stale The Saints next
the west slders on the Deseret gymna-
sium floor.
Probably the most formidable oppo-
nent OF the /. D. s. U. ive is the w eber
playing fine basketball this season. Coach
Mckay is working his boys hard and
expects to give the Saints hard battle
for the state title.
Provo from the Utah county division.
These boys play a fast game. but are
not very large, However. they have good
support,
The Richheld Ave have almost cinched
their division and are looking forward
to some hard games in Provo The st.
George Ave will probably be victorious
In the southern division.
The tournament In Provo VIII be un-
der the management OF the g. Y, L.
student body. The financial end is an
assured success. for Provo is the most
enthusiastic basketball town in the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
A Bitter Battle.

Then. with a gesticulating. beIlowing
crowd, standing erect and urging them
on. Tommy and Ad battled bitterly until
Official Timekeeper Harting brought his
hammer down on the metal disk. II
was uppercuts from Murphy and body
digs and loop -the-loop from Ad. They
piled each other so fiercey that the gong
sound fell OH deaf ears Griffin had 30
tear them apart by main force. Then he
seized Murphy's glove and then VOL
CASTS glove and hoisted them on high.
In the main the bourt was a clash be-
tween a couple OF rooters, who pinned their
faith TO uppercuts. For several rounds Il
looked as though Murphy was getting the
better OF the going. Wolgast was cool
and deliberate from the outset, starting
in like a fellow who saw d long. rough
road ahead, and did not intend to waste
an ounce of energy. Murphy was as ac
tive as a newlyignlted bunch OF fire.
crackers from the very first
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
LOOKING
FOR BEST OFFER
Nolan Says They Did Not Ex.
pect Wolgast Would Be
SO Fortunate.

DETROIT. Mich, Feb. 2S.-Willie
Ritchie and his manager. Billy Nolan
are not much interested in the result OF
the Wolgast- Murphy battle in San Fran
cisco last night
1--WE did not expect Woeast would get
as good draw" said Nolan. speak
ing for both. They arrived here today
to begin week In the Broadway the
ater
Murphy did not gain the title To the
next match with the champion by draw
CAST gas E is not big enough game. game Rivers.
Mandot and Murphy all look alike TO
Richie and all better than Wolgast
Ritchle is willing TO take on any or all
Of them, and even Wolgast again. but
he won't do anything until the end OF
his theatrical engagement.
"Who gets the first fight with him
depends upon the promoters. We are
looking for the best offer. or course we
don't care q rap who the man Ia. or
where the Jight Is pulled or"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-24
Mordecai Browns Nerve and That
Of Other Cubs Won Many Games

For sheer courage the Chicago Cubs
in their prime were undoubtedly enti-
tied to the palm. Will there ever be
another team as great in that in that
one respectl The following CORE
spondence from Cincinnati gives an il
lustration of Cub nerve:
Mordccai Brown, who hopes to be a
regular on the Red staff this season,
pitched many brilliant games for the
Cubs, but none more effective and i'm
portant than the plsyoff for tho Ma
tional league championship in New
York on October 8, 1908. Brown Is work
that day showed his true class and
proves that if his knee comes around
all right he will be OF the greatest as
sistapce 10 the Reds
The Cubs reached New York shortly
before noon on the great day and lit
orally fought their way into the polo
which surrounded the gates and and
extended for several blocks down the
street in front of the park.
Pfiester started out TO pitch, but
lasted less than an inning.
A pass and a single put two men on
and then the left handler struck out
Roger Bresnahan. who first tried TO
hunt and then decided TO wait for a
base on balls and succumbed 10 Jack s
curve ball.
Donln then doubled 10 right, scor-
ing run and leaving men on third
and second. with only one out Pfiester
was relieved and Brown went in to hold
the Giants safe. He did so, laughing
at the dangerous situation which con-
fronted him. Brown struck out the
next batter and then got the third man
and finished difficult round with only
one run scored against the Cubs.
Chances men fell severely on the
great Mathewson In the third inning,
when pass, triple by Tinker, a sim
gle by Evers and double by Schultz
and Chance gave them four runs in a
bunch, which was all they could score
during the contest. Brown got by in
his usual artistic manner until the sew
enth inning, when pass and two hits
filled the bases with Giants and no
one out. The crowd was crazy with de.
| light, seeing nothing worse than n tied
score and roofing like mad for the
Giants to take the lead, rs they felt
confident that Matty could hold the
! Cubs safe for the next two innings II
was ticklish place for pitcher. but
| Brownie was equal 10 it. Chance. fear.