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The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
$500, 900 FORTUNE is
RESTORED TO WIDOW

DULUTH, MINI, Dec. "a for
tune of 100000, which slipped
through the fingers Of Marie Ortmann.
widow of Charles l.. Ortmann of De-
troit, whose death occurred Is years
ago, has been restored to her In
the district court today Judge Cant
handed down decision favorable to
the widow and her son. Waldemar
Ortmann. in their suit TO recover title
to $40 acres of mineral land on the
Mesaba iron range, which was
claimed to have been wrongfully con-
verted by the administrator of the
Ortmann estate.
The suit was brought by the widow
and son against James Swan, a De-
troit attorney, and the Mooswa Min
Ing company for title to the land,
once part of the Ortmann estate
Swan, it was declared in the testi-
mony. while acting as administrator.
sold the property for 81 an acre to his
family physician, who later recon
veyed it to the Mooswa company, In
which Swan held a one-fourth inter-
est.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS


AxDAL-In this city, December 10. 1918, to
the wife of o. s. Axdal, daughter.
BAkER-In this city. December 16. 1918, to
the wife of W. T. Baker. daughter.
BURNS-In this city, December II, to the
wife Of t. Burns, daughter.
CAAfPBELL-In this city. December 15 1918.
70 the wife of w T. Campbell tnee Good
vim,
DALY--In this city. December II. 1918. to the
wife OF A G.. DAILY, son.
FARDINI-In this city, December %, 1913, to
the wife of o. Fardini, a sou.
HOGEL-In this city. December s. 1913, to the
Wife of Joseph Hogel, daughter.
JACOBS-In this city December l3 1913 to
kEANE-In this city. December Is, 1913. to
the wife of James Keane, daughter.
kELLY-In this city. December II. 1913, to
the wife Of T J, Kelly. a daughter
LYNCH--In this city, December II. 1918, to
the wife Of ]. ]. Lynch. daughter.
LEACH-December 49, 1913, to the wife Of
Francis J. Leach. a son.
MANDEI-In this city, December u. 1913 to
:. the wife Of A. Mandel, SON
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20, 1913 to the wife Of
". G. Mcleod, son.
MORAN-In this city, December II, 1913, to
the wife Of l. Moran,
M0RBY--In this city, December 10. 1913. to
the wife of Seth Morby, SON.
MORI4AN-In this city, December H. 1913 to
the wife of C. E. Morlan, son.
NuESE-In this city, December IL, 1918, to
the wife of 9. Nuese. daughter.
PETERS0N-In this city, November 80, 1913
20 the wife OF Charles Peterson, a daugh-
RoTHHAMMER-Tn this city. December II
1913, to the wife Of r. Rothhammer
LEyY-December 8, 1918, to the wife Of
Alfred l. Levy formerly Emily Spencer). a
SMIRCICH--In this city. December IT, 1918,
10 the wife OF A J. Smtrcich a son.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
HOW OLD is MARY?
MARY WANTS TO KNOW

CHICAGO, Dec 22-Puzzle fiends,
who for years have racked their brains
over the riddle, How old is Ann?' are
herewith presented with a companion
query. How old is Mary?" 1t Is a
question complicated by the fact that
Mary herself does not know.
Upon the production or nonproduc-
ton in court of a birth certificate
proving the age of Mary may depend
the happiness of George Bimbo, gypsy
horse trader, and his wife, Mary. the
daughter of King" Mitchell. While
George and various brothers and un-
cles are keeping guard over the young
bride at the Bimbo castle" 1140 South
Jefferson street, fearing an attempt at
abduction, lawyers are wrestling with
the legal aspects of the case and won
dering about that birth certificate.
My father said l was 49," said
Princess" Mary today. rs not that
enough? I am 1S. When we were
married. George and I, my father told
George l was Is. That Is the age when
our girls marry. If l was not Is my
father had no right to ask George IL
he wished to marry me-"
The answer to this, according to
king" Mitchell, father of Mary and
head of a gypsy encampment at Sum
nit. ILL.,. is that Mary is only 15; that
and married her against their will !;
that George will suffer for it. and that
he ("King" Mitchell) will get his
daughter back and sell her to another
man.
Counsel for King" Mitchell is
Charles F. Erbstein. Counsel for
Princess" Mary is Miles ]. Devine.
When something definite is known
about the birth certificate there will
be an interesting case in court.
Reports that IS armed men-desert-
ers from the encampment of king
Mitchell-were holding the fort. at
1140 South Jefferson street, ready to
fight for Mary if an attempt should
be made to kidnap her, were denied at
the castle" this morning.
Don't need guns in the United
States" said one of Georges brothers
In the absence of George. I'm Russia.
maybe-not here. George not afraid.
The girl don't wanta go back
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Gave Baby to a Boy
Old Story, Isn't It?

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-''You look
like noble. handsome, trustworthy
boy" said a woman to a youth late
yesterday afternoon. You just hold
my baby for me while do my shop
ping and I'll buy you lollipop when
come out"
Make 1t two lollipops and I'll go
you." said Freddie Rich, IL. grabbing
the baby My ma is in the store, any
way. I might as well have somebody
to keep me company
HUH" said Mrs. Anna Rich to her
son, half an hour later. "A woman
asked you to mind the baby. did she?
It's an old story. Here, officer, take
us and this founding to the nearest
police station"
"A foundling." cried Mrs. Frederick
Ehrhardt a few minutes after that.
why, that's my own darling, dear.
sweet months old. boy. Think of
calling sweetums founding"
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
What's in a Name?
Hugh! Costs a Dusky
Pa 3 Beans a Week

NEW ORLEANS, La. Dec. 22.-E.
Heliodore Bacchus (keep that name In
mind), a negro, was ordered to pay
So week to his wife by Judge Will
son in the juvenile court That
makes 81 each for little Heliodore Jr.,
and little Hilda. and Mathilda, their
mamma.
As II turning hree-sevenths Of
Heliodore's salary into alimony was
not sufficient. Judge Wilson made
odious puns on his name. He started
by commenting that the name looked
like freight train, with the E snort
Ing along up front like one of these
dinky little engines. UncoupIing the
Tor engine, Judge Wilson assaulted
the rest of the stalled train.
Now, Heel said he severely
mats an awful start for a name
Ihats where men like you go, though.
And 1-odor' How unsavory of youl
AS Tor Bacchus, 1T seems you were
Wen surnamed, because the service
OF that we'll known demigod seems
10 be your principal trouble. How
ever, can assure you that IL YOU
IAN to pay up that So every week I'll
'back-us' into the calaboose.
Now steam out, E. Heliodore Bac-
chus''
Which Heliodore did.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Death Proves Terror
To Men Who Laughed
Only Moment Before

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 22-News of the
death of Jack St-yperk at ST Jo-
seph's hospital last night came to
two undertaker's assistants employed
at the county morgue while they were
preparing for burial the body of the
unidentified man killed near Krug
park. But a moment before they
had smiled when they noticed the
whitened countenances of others
nearby.
We learned long ago to take death
philosophically" one said There is
nothing in being sentimental"
just as he finished speaking the
telephone bell rang
Jack Steyperk is dead,'' came from
sister at st. Joseph's hospital.
The assistants face went white
. and the receiver dropped from his
fingers. He repeated the words to
his comrade and both broke into
tears
Steyperk had been a close chum of
the two until the very day last week
that he went to the hospital suffer-
ing from spinal meningitis.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Thief's Sex Told
By Woman'S Touch

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-It needed no
Sherlock Holmes to tell the sex of
burglar who entered the home of II.
L. Guildner and escaped with plunder
valued at $500. Mr.. and Mrs Guildner
returned Sunday night from a weeks
visit to Milwaukee to find that their
home had been ransacked from one
end to the other
A glass panel had been removed
from one of the front doors.
That looks like mans work"
theorized the police. They investi-
gated a little further and discovered
that quantity OF Mrs. Guildner's
wearing apparel had disappeared.
1T may have been a woman" was
the next surmise. They then learned
that several hundred dollars worth
of jewelry had been taken.
May have been either a man or
woman" the police then decided. Then
came the final convincing clew
One the floor lay Mr.. Guildner's
knight Templar hat. A large white
plume had been cleanly plucked from
the top.
The police are searching for
woman.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Says Auto Isn't Auto,
And Sues for $4,000

CLEVELAND. o., Dec. pa brand
new question was raised in a suit filed
mere IN common pleas court against a
motor car company and its Cleveland
agent.
1t involves the question, when is
an automobile not an automobile? ?"
The action was filed on behalf Of
Harry f. Payer, Cleveland attorney.
fourteen separate reasons are ad-
vanced In the suit in support of his
contention that he didn't get an auto
mopiie when he made the purchase
last April.
In spite of guarantee, he says, he
received. when he paid s2.050 for the
automobile last spring, following are
a few of the defects he says he dis
covered after starting to drive the
machine:
Engine, rated at 4S horsepower.
really wouldn't develop over 20 horse
power; clutch defective; ignition sys-
tenn ineHicient; generator to supply
current for storage battery wouldn't
generate" differential gears and
transmission SO noisy as to be heard
at great distance; carburetor leaked
radiator and water Jackets of engine
SO detective as to cause constant leak
age; brakes wouldn't work, causing
danger OF collision at all times; drive
shaft defective, etc.
The suit Is new departure In court
actions Attorney Payer says he has
been damaged In the sum of $4,000
by reason of the trouble and exasper-
alton the machine has caused him.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
WOMAN Is HER OWN
LAWYER AT n YEARS

RIvERHEAD. L. l., Dec 22.-Acting
as her own counsel at the age of II.
Mrs. Ariette Baird of Riverhead pre-
sented a unique figure in the supreme
court here. Mrs. Baird is suing Ernest
w. Tucker. her lawyer. for $4,000 for
slander and assault.
When the case was called by Justice
Van Siclen. Mrs. Baird and Mr.. Tuck
er announced they were ready for
trial. Mrs. Baird alleges the offenses
were committed six years ago. She
says she has been trying to get re-
dress in the court ever since, but that
the lawyers she consulted told her
they disliked to take a case against a
brother lawyer.
Believing that lawyers had entered
into a conspiracy against her, Mrs.
Baird began the study of law four
years ago.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Honest Boy Gets
Reward for Action

BOSTON, Dec 22.-John Finlayson.
an errand boy, firmly believes in the
old adage, honesty is the best pol
ICY" Incidentally, johnnie" has SIS
note with which to start a bank ac-
count
johnnie" was crossing Scollay
square yesterday, when an aged
woman, so crippled that she was using
crutches, dropped her purse. A few
small coins were scattered on the
paving. She was so intent on cross
ing the quare safely she did not know
of her loss.
Hearing the jingle of silver. John
ME" stopped and. picking up the coins
and purse, hastened to retrun them
to the woman. She thanked him, and
they. both started on their way.
But the boys act had not passed
unnoticed A we'll known business
man saw Johnnie" return the money
and, after learning his name and adj
dress, presented him with SIS note.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
AUNT ELVIRA GANNETT
HAS 1O2D BIRTHDAY

NORTH SCITUATE, Dec. 22.-Mrs.
Elvira Gannett, Aunt Elvira," as she
Is known to all townspeople, is quiet
ly celebrating the one hundred and
second anniversary of her birth at her
home in Blossom street. where she
lives with her daughter, Miss Ellen S.
w. Gannett. and son, Freeman III. Can
nett, and is proudly receiving the
hearty congratulations of a score or
more friends.
Mrs. Gannett, who was Elvira
Bailey, was born in the old Bailey
homestead in Blossom street. half
mile from her present home.
She married Freeman Gannett in
1870 nearly three-quarters of cen
tury ago. The husband and one child
died many years ago.
Mrs. Gannett certainly shows a sur
prising amount of vitality for one who
has passed the century mark, with
apparent indications of possible years
to come.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Row Over GosIings
Costs Preacher Job

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 22.-Because Rev.
A. III. Koerner, pastor OF the Moro
Evangelical church, had a controversy
with neighbors over the ownership of
gosiings. and Mrs. Koerner gossiped
among friends about members of the
congregation, are reasons given for
the request of the minister's resigna-
tion. The congregation has elected
Rev. V. Zeimer of Plum Hill, ILL.,, as
his successor.
Rev. Mr.. Koerner was the pastor for
more than a year. Members of the
congregation said he and a neighbor
were raising some geese and the
fiocks got mixed. causing a dispute.
The congregation divided, but Rev.
Mr.. Koerner's forces have been re-
duced to handful. Few attend his
services.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Heaviest Cat in u. S.
Dead, Weighed 30 Lbs

KINGSTON, N. Y, Dec. 22.-Prob-
ably the heaviest cat In America died
this week at the Episcopal rectory in
West Park. Ulster county. It's name
was Easter c. Seating; he weighed 80
pounds and was born at Scotsville,
n. Y. March 80, 1902.
The animal was very docile, af'
fectionate cat, seldom in fear of man
or beast, although by no means COM
bative animal. He was born on Eas-
ter Sunday, and as he was the only
young inmate OF the rectory his let
ters and postals were addressed as
above. He has received more epistles
and packages than any other cat in
the country and was as well remem
bered at Christmastide as other mem
bers of the family.
He died in good old age and is
buried in the church grounds.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
RUNAWAYS EXPLODE
"HOBO ALLEY" MYTH

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Dec. 22.-ln the
opinion of Clare Moore, IA years old,
who arrived from Wichita, Hobo Al
ley isn't much of place"
In this view of the matter, he is
supported by Andrew Nagley, 13, also
of Wichita, who further believes that
the ALLEY" might be all right as a
summer resort. but isn't designed for
comfort on a November night.
1t was at o'clock that a policeman
stumbled over the forms of two boys
in the ALLEY" a narrow opening lead
ing off Union avenue just above the
union station.
What are you doing here?' de-
manded the officer.
Sleeping" responded one boy.
Trying to sleep amended the
other
Out with it," said the officer
Where are you from?"
WELL said the Moore boy. I'VE
live in Wichita They said you
couldn't get pinched If you slept in
Hobo alley. So we came here"
You're pinched all right" said the
policeman. "and you're going to the
detention home"
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
RObber Convicted
Bv Trade Dollar

NEWARK, N. Y, Dec. ga trade
dollar of 1873 convicted George Will
son of robbing the jewelry store of
Boob Brothers, 236-23S Springfield
avenue. July II. The dollar had been
taken from a safe in the store. to-
gether with about $50 in jewels.
The capture of Wilson was at the
Broad street store. At the second
precinct station the trade coin was
found in his pocket. BY this he was
soon connected with the Springfield
avenue robbery.
Testimony showed that Wilson was
in the Boob store on the day 1t was
robbed.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
MOTHERLY CAT ADOPTS
LITTLE WILD RABBIT

peculiar case is reported by an
Australian farmer. On his way to his
work he caught a small rabbit which
had evidently just left its nest On
bringing the rabbit home ii was
placed in a box with a cat and her
three kittens, which were very small,
with the result that. II Immediately
made itself one of the family, and is
receiving the same attention from
the mother as the kittens are The
cat may be seen at any time with her
paws around the rabbit, as If 1t was
one of the kittens. 1t was merely
placed in the box for curiosity, but,
strange to say, the cat made no at
tempt to harm 1T whatever.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
DAYLIGHT R0BBER FORCES
CASHIER TO GIVE UP S4

NEWARK, Dec. 22.-In broad day
light, while pedestrians were passing,
a stranger entered the wholesale con-
fectionery store of Grant Brothers at
10 Bridge street yesterday and robbed
Miss Grace Gibbons the cashier, of 81.
Victor Grant, member of the firm,
said that when he returned to his
place of business late yesterday he
found his cashier on the verge Of
Mysteries. After she had Gained down
she said a well dressed young man
entered the store and asked the time
He departed only to return within
several minutes. Finding her alone
In the place he demanded 81
Il must have the money or 1t will
be the worse for you" the stranger
said
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
THIRD VIOLENT DEATH
IN THE SAME FAMILY

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 22.-Just
nine months after his wife and year
old daughter met death by fire. which
partially destroyed his home at Bril-
liant station, near Verona. David c.
Cradle, 4S years old. section foreman
In the Coleman yards of the Penn
sylvania railroad at Brilliant. was
killed by a shifting engine. Cradle.
who was about to leave-the yards,
stepped from In front or a passenger
train on the track of the approach
.ag shifter
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
Dry Preacher Is
Tied to Tree and {
Forced to Drink

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 22.-Angered be-
cause Nathan Johnson. an aged Bap-
tist preacher, condemned the sale of
liquor in the city district, three men
tied him to tree. saturated his head
and body with alcohol. forced large
quantities of whisky down his throat
and escaped. Mr.. Johnson is in a Sc
rious condition today at his home,
eight miles southeast of independence,
a suburb.
The attack took place on a lonely
road, seven miles southeast of Inde-
pendence. Mr.. Johnson was riding a
horse near the end Of a small bridge
on his way home from church. where
he had made a prohibition speech.
Holding him by the hair. ne of the
men said:
Now, you old devil. you've been
preaching prohibition about here long
enough. and here's is one time you go
home drunk"
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
HAT QUILL DESTROYS
EYE AT TANGO DANCE

the pleasure of dancing the tango.
Brent Latimer of Greenville, S. c..
paid the price of one eye, the sight
being destroyed by a quill in the hat
of the young woman with whom he
was dancing.
In making a turn the quill swept
in behind his glasses. cutting the ball
Of one eye. Physicians announced
today that the sight Of his right eye
Is destroyed.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
DEATHS

DoRN-In this city December 81 1913 Dia-
demus s.. beloved husband of Camille A.
Dorm father OF Camille F.. Marion ". Jack
H.. Catherine II. and d. S. Dorm Jr.. a ma
tive of Marysville CAL. aged SO years 9
months and IL days.
Friends and acquaintances respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral services
Wednesday December "a. at IL O'Clock
a. m. from the chapel of Hslsted & Co.,
1922 sutter street. Interment, Cypress Lawn
cemetery
WoODwARD-In Alameda. Cal. December 81
1913 Martha Vance Woodward. relict of the
late William A. Woodward and beloved
mother of Thomas p. Woodward and Mrs
william z. Edwards and grandmother OF
Mrs L. S. Melsted. Mrs. Ethel Woodward
Glenn Robert s. woodward Vance r. Ed
wards and Mrs Helen Il. Kaufman.
tive Of Philadelphia. Pa. aged SO years IL
months and 2 days.
Friends respectfully invited to attend
the funeral on Tuesday at 30 p. M. from
her late residence. o1o2 Clinton avenue. Ala
media. Interment private
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
OAKLAND LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued
in Oakland Saturday
George w. May. 27. Newark. and Charlotte
Fredricks, %, Oakland
Charles ~ watry "a. and Florence NJ.
Donaldson. 21 both of Oakland.
Charles II. wolford 81. and Star Perrin
"a both of Oakland
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
EMPLOYER CAN SUE
FOR ACCIDENT

OFF l am an employer of a messen-
ger boy and he happens to be hit by
an automobile or streetcar while DO
ing some business for me. will / be
held accountable? Can I sue the
railroad or owner of the automobile
for damages to recover my loss and
If / win the suit will / have to turn
1t over to my injured employe?
A SUBSCRIBER.
A.-You will be held accountable. The
law will require that you pay him
in accordance with its provisions.
You are, however, subrogated to
the rights of the messenger boy and
sue the streetcar company or the
owner of the automobile to recover
that amount which you have given
to the injured messenger boy. If
you win your suit you will not have
to turn the proceeds over to your
injured employe.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
FURNITURE
MARRlAGES

HAwLEY- HOFFMAN, this city. Decem-
Der 20, By the Rev. J. W. Horn Fred Smith
Hawley OF Oakland and Mary Aibertie Hon-
man of San Francisco
BRIDGES-BIXBY--In this city, December 20.
by the Rev. J. w. Horn. George Edward
Bridges and Ona Lauree Bixby. both Of san
Francisco.
EwART--GILBERT this city, December
20, 1913, by Rev. w e. Dugan. pastor
Stewart Memorial Second United Presbyte-
rian church. John Montgomery Ewart and
Alberta j. Gilbert, both Of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
FLORISTS

PARK FLORAL. I437 Haight St; phone Park
936. Cut flowers. pits. etc r. Groves. prop
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
HOME BUILDER IS
LIABLE T Or
ACCIDENTS
If Contractor Can't Pay
Owner Is Responsible Un-'
der New Law

Two of the most important ques-
tions In regard to the workmen's s
compensation. insurance and safety
act have been submitted by The Call
to the industrial accident board of
California and are answered here
with. These questions have been asked
by hundreds and they affect a large
proportion of the population of the
state.
Q.--I am building Nome and have
given the contract for it's construc-
tlon TO a general contractor. He in
turn has sublet Il to a subcontrac-
tor. VIII / be held liable in case
one of the employees on the building
is injured or meets his death?.
r. B. s.
A.-Section 80 of the workmen's COM
pensation. insurance and safety act
makes you liable in case one Of the
employees on the building is injured
or meets his deather, provided the
subcontractor and the general con-
tractor are not able to pay the COM
pensation or death benefits required
by law in such cases. The claim of
the injured or killed person is first
of all against the subcontractor. If
the subcontractor can not pay the
compensation or the death benefits
required, the claim, of the injured
man is then against the general
contractor. If the general contrac-
tor can not make the payments, the
claim of the injured or killed man is
theh against the owner of the build
ing.
SAME AS WAGES LAW
compensation and death benefits as
In the case of wages at the present
time. II you employ a contractor to
put up building and he fails to
pay wages to his workers the latter
can obtain a mechanics lien and
collect their wages from the owner
of the building. Consequently 1t is
always advisable for the owner of
the building to make certain that
his contractors are of good financial
standing In order to avoid any diff
ficulttes over the collection of wages
due mechanics, or bills for mate
rails purchased from material deal
ers. So, too, would it be advisable
under the workmen's compensation,
insurance and safety act for the
owner to make certain that his
protected by compensation insur-
ance. The general contractor In
his turn will necessarily have to
make certain that the subcontractor
is fully protected by compensation
insurance. Only by this means will
the owner of the building be freed
of all liability for compensation and
death benefits
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
TRUNKS AND SUITcASES

SECOND HAND trunks bought. sold. repaired
and exchanged LEWIS TRUNK FAC
TORY 7O7 Mission ST.. 3D.; telephons
Douglas 1892
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-22
TRAVELLING MEDICINE

NOTICE TO travelling people-0nr Travelling
oil put up special for travelling use; excel
lent results; for toothache. headache, cramps
severe colds. fever and numerous complaints:
cut this ad. send 12c stamps we send you
35c bottle. TRAVELLING MEDICINE CO.,
723 Sacramento ST.