VOLUME CXIIL—XO. 42.
HEALTH TO TAFT AND ALFONSO
Spanish Marquis Is Enthusiastic for the 1915 Fair
King's Representative, Guest
At Dinner, Expresses
Joy at Reception in j
California
GREAT EXPOSITION
DISPLAY FAVORED
President Moore Tells of the
Debt That the Golden
State Owes Mother
Country
The health of King Alfonso of Spain
and President Taft was proposed by
Toastmaster William H. Crocker, vice
president of the Panama-Paclflc expo
sition at the luncheon yesterday at the
Palace hotel in honor of the Marquis
de Iβ Vega. Inclan, who is representing:
the Spanish monarch in the planning
of his country's exhibit at the 1915
fair.
The marquis' speech was translated
into English as he proceeded. He told
of the great pleasure afforded him in
going over the exposition site and his
appreciation of the hospitality shown
him since bis arrival in the Golden
state.
President Moore In his speech stated
that Spain's participation in the expo
sition would be one of the attractive
features, whether the exhibit was large
or small, and that the Spanish nation
would be doubly welcomed at the com
ing world's fair because of California's
big debt to its mother country, Spain.
CALIFORNIA'S DEBT TO SPAJW
The guests occupied round tables
and at the host's table were the mar
quis, President Moore; E. J. Molera,
of the Spanish exposition
auxiliary; Jean de Pulligney, the French
engineer; Vice President M. H. de
i'oung and Count Valle de Salazar,
'.ocal consul general for 6pain.
Vice President Crocker, as toast
master, introduced the speakers, pref
acing the introduction with an account
of California's obligation to Spain and
of the splendid traditions left by the
early residents of this state. He also
stated that from his conversations with
the marquis he learned that San Fran
ciscans may rest assured that Spain's
participation in the exposition will be
second to none, if the marquis has nis
own way.
Responses were made by M. H. de
Young, Arthur Arlett. in behalf of the
governor and the state exposition com
mittee, and E. J. Molera, who declared
that, although a native of Spain, he
was an adopted American and a thor
ough Californian. The Spanish consul
ulso spoke.
I'ARTIAIi LIST OF DINERS
Among those present were:
Marquis de la Vega In- Tean dp Pull'.gney
clau James J. Fag an
William H. Crocker F. W. Bradley
President Charles C.:M. Fleishtiacker
Moore ML J .Fogtana
Mayor James Rolph Jr JF. B. Anderson
William T. Seenon William J. Dnttoa
M. J. Brandenstein T. L. LJpmaa
A. W. Scott Jr. R. M. Tobln
A. W. Foster JO. D. Baldwin
Leon Sloss James K. Lynch
Henry T. Scott George Tourny
R. A. Crothere George F. Volkmann
Homer S. Kln» Dr. Herbert 0. Moffltt
P. T. Clay W. W. Chapin
M. H. de Totmf E. O. MeCormlck
O. 8. Staotoo E. J. Molera
John A. Rrttton Artnro Brand
fl. Fred HorJ« Toaquin S. Wani«U
James McNab Jose Costa
Charles 8. Fee Count Valle de Salasar
Captain Charles A. Gore Edward de L. Cebrian
C-o'oDel Cornelius Gar- D. Santiago Arrlllaca
dener J. M. Garcia
Colonel John P. Wieser Lieutenant Commander
TJeßtenant A. 8. Ree* David Foot* Beller§
Captain L. 8. Chapp*- Major Sidney A. Clomao
lear Captain Asher Carter
Major K. 3. Hampton Baker
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Harde«
Oeorj* McK. William- Harris D. H. Connick
eon Win is Polk
Arthur Arlett Joseph M. Camming
L*o 8. Robinson
PITY SAVES $52,250
v> BY DELAY OF BONDS
A earing to the city of $52,250 in
Interest h&a been effected by the super
visors' finance committee by reason of
the delayed delivery of the 15,300,000
worth of city hall, exposition and other
bonds sold In July to N. W. Halsey
& Co. In a letter received by the com
mittee yesterday the bond buyers ex
plain that the delayed delivery, which
was agreed upon between them and
the supervisors, has been of decided
financial advantage to the city. The
eavlng of Interest, added to the pre
mium of 1242,321, is equivalent to a
total premium of $294,571, or an Inter
est basis of 4.56 per cent. As all the
bonds bear Interest at 5 per cent, the
delayed delivery has nearly reduced
them to 4% per cent bonds. Halsey
& Co. took the last of their purchase
yesterday.
Yolo Only for Fair Here
(Special Dispatch to The Call)
"WOODLAND, Jan. 10.—At a meeting
of the board of supervisors this morn
ing it was decided that Yolo county
would not exhibit at San Diego. All
efforts and money will be directed to
ward maintaining a fine Tolo county
exhibit in San Francisco in 1915.
Mrs. Sanborn Boosts Fair
(Bγ Federal Wireless)
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10.—Mrs. Fred G.
Sanborn of San Francisco, president of
the state board of women managers of
the Panama-Pacific exposition, spoke
briefly before the Friday Morning club
today of need for co-operation among
California women in this great under
taking. The great whole state she said
is to be exhibited and it is the duty of
all to work for an adequate representa
tion.
TWIN PEAKS TUNNEL
In preparation for detailed plans and
specifications for the construction of
the Twin Peaks tunnel the'supervisors'
lands and tunnels committee yesterday
recommended that $1,100 be set aside
In addition to $1,500 previously appro
priated for test borings along the route
of the proposed bore. The holes will
be dug to determine the character of
the ground.
CASTRO PARLOR'S ANNUAL BALL
Castro parlor No. 232, Native Sons of
the Golden West, has appointed J If
Quirolo, N. S. Molloy, R. Benny, Ed
ward Mayers and K. E. Kortick a man
aging committee, to have charge of its
eighth annual ball to be given in Na
tl ye Sons' Hall on the evening of Sat
urday, January IS.
petition di bankruptcy
Jacob Greenberg. a local buyer, filed
a petition la bankruptcy yesterday In
the United States district court. His
liabilities are $10,347, with no assets.
Scene at the Palace hotel during the luncheon given yesterday in honor of the Marquis ds Iα Vega Inclan, emissary
of Spain to the Panama-Pacific exposition.
SAILUH LANDS IN
INEXPENSIVE INN
Roving Mariner Breaks Into Har
bor Police Station fcp Mistake
and Starts Near Riot
Hans , Lonczig, a roving sailor, mis
took the harbor police station early
yesterday morning for a lodging house
and his *ad temper landed him in
jail. Lonczig became angry when the
private door leading to Captain of Po
lice Kelly's room refused to open, so
he kicked it in and smashed the glass
window. Policeman John Barricklo
rushed out of the station, revolver in
hand, believing an attempt was about
to be made to blow up the station.
Lonozig put up a fight and had to be
subdued. Not content with the damage
he had already done, the sailor broke
another plate glass window as he was
being booked for malicious mischief.
AUTOMOBILE WRECKING
HOUSE ENTERS FIELD
Exhibit and Supply Company of Loh An.
Seles Puts Third Store In City
of San Francisco
The Auto Exhibit and Supply com
pany, au automobile wrecking house of
Los Angeles, has opened a branch store
at 465 Golden Gate avenue, and Mr. J.
C Porter, president and manager of the
firm, Is In charge.
This company Is pioneering this field
In Its line of business, as it did in Loa
Angeles several years ago, but antici
pates a larger business here than that
of Its large and busy establishment In
the southern city. While Los Angeles
Iβ the principal place of business and
the parent house, Mr. Porter etates that
doubtless in less than a year this will
be the main store, there being no ques
tion as to which is the better business
city.
The firm conducts an up to date
wrecking house, handling parts and ac
cessories for all makes of automobiles
and having three stores, Los Angeles,
San Diego and San Francisco, have the
fleid pretty well covered. A visit to one
of Its store will quickly answer the
question so often asked, "What becomes
of the old automobiles?"
HELD ON COMPLAINT
OF HIS FORMER WIFE
Thomas Murphy of San FranciNoo Pleailti
Guilty to Disturbing Peace of Rich
mond Musical Instructre**
RICHMOND. Jan. 10.—Thomas Murphy
of San Francisco came to this city last
evening and shortly afterward* was ar
rested on a charge of disturbing the
peace, sworn to by Mrs. O. C. Staley. a
musical instructor. This morning he
pleaded guilty, and after being sen
tenced to six months in the county jail
was placed on probation.-
Murphy is a former husband of Mrs.
Staley, who obtained a divorce from him
several years ago and remarried. Since
her second marriage she claims that she
has been annoyed by receiving letters
and calls of a threatening character
from him. Last evening, she said. Mur
phy became so insulting when she an
swered the door that she feared bodily
Injury if he was left at large.
In pleading guilty Murphy told Police
Judge William Lindsey he had been
drinking and was sorry to have both
ered his former wife. promised to
annoy her no more.
GAS AJfD ELECTRIC DANCE
An entertainment and dance to em
ployes was given last evening at
Goldeo Gate Commandery hall by the
Pacific Gas and Electric company. It was
one of a series of entertainments ar
ranged by the corporation to bring its
employes into closer touch with each
other.
More than 700 attended the affair.
The program consisted of vocal and
instrumental selections, an illustrated
lecture by George C. Holbertof. man
ager of this district for the company,
upon the properties of the company.
Among those present were John A.
Britton, vice president and general
manager, and the heads of all depart
ments.
SNOW ON MOUNT TAMALPAIS
Snow on Mount Tamalpais has given
that scenic spot an appearance which
for unfamiliarity and also beauty will
probably not be duplicated for many
years to come. Commuters on the
trains on the east side of the bay and
on the ferryboats have spent much of
their time gazing to the northwest to
see the white blanket which has be
come visible since the conclusion of the
recent storm. The best view of all,
however, is said to be obtained from
the summit, from which a snow cov
ered stretch of country extending for
miles may be seen. Trains are leaving
regularly.
SALESMAN HELD FOR THEFT
Caught as he was about to board a
car at Third and Market streets yes
terday afternoon for the depot, where
he intended to board a train for Los
Angeles, Morltz Fleishman, a sales
man, was taken to the city prison and
charged with embezzlement. Fleish
man is Avanted to stand trial for the
alleged embezzlement of $700 from F
A. Gamble, a druggist of 9oS Market
street.
CONTRA COSTA STARTS
MOVE FOR 2 CENT FARE
C. H. Pramberg of Pittsburg
Says Legislature Will Be
Asked for Rate Law
Contra Costa county is becoming the
center of a vigorous campaign for a
standard 2 cent rate for railroad travel
in California, according to C. H. Pram
berg, a farmer, dairyman and general
commission merchant of Pittsburg.
According , to Pramberg it is planned
to obtain copies of the 2 cent mileage
laws existing in eastern states, and
from them draft a bill suitable for
California. Three cents a mile would
be fair for mountain country, according
to Pramberg. One of the Contra Costa
county assemblymen will be asked to
introduce the bill.
"The present system is obviously un
fair," said Pramberg yesterday.
"Persons traveling from San Fran
cisco to Stockton are compelled to pay
$2.35. The fare from San Francisco to
Sacramento, by way of Stockton, is
$2.00, although by that route it is about
140 miles farther. The railroads charge
only 15 cents for this 140 miles.
"This gives one town a great advan
tage over others. In the country dis
tricts the railroads charge 15 cents for
a three mile ride, or even less. They
could make a profit by charging G
cents for the ride."
Other Contra Costa county leaders
are intensely interested in the bill, ac
cording to Pramberg, and it is expected
that petitions will be circulated soon
asking for a general expression on the
£ cent rate.
McNAB WILL FILE ACTION
Mlhm Bella Steven* Accused of I'ndcr
valuini? Imported (ioodn
Collector Frederick S. Stratton jree
terday referred the case of S. Bella
Stevens of Hollywood. Los Angeles
county, whose bag-gage was seized by
the customs inspectors on account of
undervaluation, to United States At
torney John L. McNab. Attorney Mo-
Nab will file suit for $2,707.50. the
amount of the undervaluation and fine.
Among the articles were jewelry and
silks which Miss Stevens had purchased
in the orient.
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PLAINTIFF WINS ACTION
Joseph T. Sullivan was given judg
ment for $1,947 against Owen M. Hotel,
an Oakland real estate agent, yester
day in the United States district court.
Sullivan claimed that Hotel swindled
him in a land deal in regard to the
Chardon colony in Butte county and
said the agent came to him and repre
sented that he could buy the property
for $13,930 and got Sullivan to put up
half the money. It later developed
that Hotel bought the land for the
amount Sullivan advanced.
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CITY RECORDER'S OFFICE
A detailed report of the business
transacted during 1912 in the city re
corder's office was filed with Mayor
Rolph yesterday, showing that 59,858
documents were filed, a gain of 3,106
over the preceding year. Among them
were 16,781 deeds, 6,102 marriage cer
tificates and licenses, 7,556 mortgages
of real property and 4,246 releases of
real estate mortgages. The total re
ceipts of the department were $97.
--660.70. Expenses were $73,236.07, leav
ing a surplus of $24,364.63.
TWO GIRLS ARE HELD
On information received from Pro
bation Officer Loud of Pasadena. Dma
and Rose Wallowitz, who assert that
they are .striking shirtwaist makers
from New York, were arrested yester
day on a Santa Fe train as it ap
proached this city from Los Angeles.
With the girls Mrs. Yetta Landman
was also taken by the police on sus
picion of being in a conspiracy with T.
Riley to bring the girls to this city for
Immoral purposes.
Music in the Park
The Golden Gate Park band will ren
der the following program on Sunday
under the leadership of Charles C.
Cassasa:
Anthem. "Star Spangled Banner."
Mairh. "Floreatinn" (new) Fudck
Welti. "Krolle Bal Klaenger" (by request)...
Lambye
Overture, "Egmont" (first time)
•j l<. Van Beethoven
Suite, In four parts—(a> "Sambo's Wedding,"
(b) "Cossack Revels," (c) "Pokal Dance,"
(d) "Valsp Russc" I Techakoff
Mosaic. "II TTovaforc" (by request) O. Verill
Excerpts. "Carmen" (by request). G. Btrot
(«) IdyJ, "Blumengpfluster" Yon Blon
(b> Patrol. "Wee Macgregor" Amers
Collection Hawaiian melodies..: Kopplt«
Two Spanish dan* , ™ Moeckownkl
March. "Love and <i\ory" L. Oreau Smith
THE CALL
M'KINLAY SAYS KENT'S
STORY IS NOT CORRECT
Former Congressman De
clares He Has No Part
in Zumwalt Fight
T>unean McKinlay, former congress
man of the second district and now
surveyor of this port, yesterday replied
to the charges made in Washington
Thursday by William Kent in the seat
ousting contest instituted by Zumwalt.
Kent, according , to the telegraphic
accounts, stated that the fight which
was being made to unseat him was
part of the conspiracy by Bell and Mc-
Kinlay, who, he states, are opposed to
his attitude in congress.
"I know nothing about this contest
to unseat Kent," stated McKinlay yes
terday: "furthermore, I don't care a
r«p about it. I don't want his seat in
congrtss. I would not take.it for a
Rift. I am engaged in a far more
agreeable business.
"All I can say is that when Kent ran
against me in the second district he
flooded the district with grold pieces.
Hβ spent $100,000 or caused it to be
spent. Gold was showered all over the
district. If he didn't do it, then some
good angel did it for him.
"Xo doubt this young man Zumwalt
has come to tire conclusion that he
wants a square deal in the fight—and
I don't blame him, either."
(iRAXD ARMY INSTALLATION
At the last meeting of General
George G. Meade Post No. 48 of the
Grand Army of the Republic the fol
lowing were installed by Past Senior
Vice Commander A. K. Levitt as officers
for the current term:
Commander. Christian Spiegel: spntor rice.
Cbarlea L. Johnson; junior vice, John Oran; adju
tHtif quarterniastpr. William F. Howe; surgeon,
r.. ('. Smith; chaplain. Joseph O'Gornißii; oftl<pr
•if (Jey, James H. lU'.p.v; officer of guard, .Tames
W. Short; patriotic instructor, Charips B. Grass;
■ergeut major. L. W. Simmons; Quartermaster
Kryeaat, Thomas Knott.
At the same meeting the following
officers of Meade K»'!ief corps were in
stalled by Geral'line K. Prisbie:
National president ot the Women's Belief
corps. President Dr. Adella Lcighton: senior vice.
Flora E. Kowlpy; Junior »lc*, Ilattle Stetaoo;
socrPtnr.T. Rohfrta HopKlns: trensuror, (iom-Rlana
Howe: chaplain. Mll7 E. Simmons, condoctor,
BtU EXK»rs; assistant conductor, Olpa Griffin;
K'-iard. Emma Francks: assistant gunrd, Man'p
Rggert; pross correspondent. Mary White; nmsi
cinn. Pearl Stetson; patriotic Instructors, Maij
Wagner. Esther Brewer. Emmie Bereode*. cii.u'
lotte Wagner, Florence $cott, Florence Farrell.
KGGERS AND JAILER DEMUR
Demurrers were filed by Sheriff Er
gers and Chief Jailer McQuaide yes
terday In the United States district
court in the suit of John Pappas for
$10,000 damages for false Imprison
ment. Eggers says he has been im
properly joined -with McQuaide .13 a
defendant for conduct of
McQuaide.
Kearny and Sutter Sts.
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and Canes, Silk Vests,
Sweaters.
CRESSET COMPANY
CAUSING TROUBLE
Affairs of Marshall Black
Figure in Dispute of
Water Concern
Data Demanded Will Be
Supplied the Railroad
Commission
William H. Crocker, president of the
Crocker-Huffman Land and "Water
company, and James F. Peck, its attor
ney, were called upon by the railroad
commission yesterday to- explain why
certain data by that body in
its investigation into the rates and
service of the water concern had not
been supplied.
Crocker explained that he had Just
returned from the east and that all the
developments had happened during his
absence,* but he added that it was his
wish that every, representative of the
corporation should comply with every
lawful request made by the commis
sion.
Peck admitted that there had been
some friction about the delivery of
data. He questioned the right of the
commission to put public utility com
panies to an expense in preparing data
for it. The attorney was promptly
advised as to the law on this point.
After this he said that the Information
would be supplied as soon as the offi
cers could be assured that it was cor
rect.
BLACK'S CRESSEY COLONY
Woven into the case are the troubles
of those who are buying homes from
the Cressey Colony company, which
was thrown into financial difficulties as
a result of the embezzlements of Mar
shall Black. The colony consists of
3,000 acres, which have been subdivided
into small tracts. A contract was en
tered into with the water company
whereby the purchasers were to pay
the company $25,000 for running a
ditch through the land and |2 per acre
rental. There is a balance of $18,000
of the royalty payable in four years.
At present $4,000 of the royalty and
$6,000 in rentals are due.
Because payments were in arrears
the water company started suit to fore
close and collect all money due up to
193!). Building and Loan Commissioner
George Walker, who is an interested
party both personally and officially, as
serted that this action would have the
effect of ending negotiations started by
Charles Crothers to refinance the Cres
sey Colony company, against which
George Cressey holds a blanket mort
gage for $65,000. Walker yesterday
commented on the fact that the Cres
seys had not appeared in the case and
he demanded to know what the rela
tions were between them and the water
company. The answer was not forth
coming.
COMPANY NOT EM DEFAULT
J. J. Jones, who is interested in the
Cressey Colony company, insisted that
the company was not in default be
cause the water company had failed to
deliver water to a large number of the
tracts last year. He intimated that
suits for damages were apt to follow
because of the failure of crops as a re
sult of the insufficiency of the supply.
He pictured the distress of a number
of the colonists who had lost their
homes because of the failure of their
crops and said that many of them were
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1913.
LUNATIC TAKES
COP TO PRISON
Los Angeles Officer Obeys Order
to Throw Up His Hands, but
Turns Tables at Station
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10.—Policeman
IT. O. Partin was "arrested" today
while walking his beat in crowded
Spring street by a man who grave his
name as George Baehnoke and who was
later sent to the county hospital to
await an examination before the lunacy
commission. While Partin was , walk
ing aloi% he was startled by hearing
a voice behind him saying that he
was under arrest and commanding him
to throw up his hands. Partin turned
to look down the barrel of an air
rifle.
He immediately took in the situa
tion. He promptiy threw up his hands
and obeyed his captor, leading the
way to the police station, where he
turned the tables upon Baehnoke.
On the way Partin was jibed by
dozens of citizens, but he kept his tem
per, even though Baehnoke poked him
In the back with the rifle every few
steps.
"QUESTIONS TO DEBATE"
IS ISSUED BY HYATT
Superintendent Compiled a Booklet
Aimed to Assist Student* In
Public Speaking
"Live Questions for Debate" is a
little pamphlet Just issued by the su
perintendent of public instruction to
help high schools and the upper gram
mar schools in the practice of public
speaking. The booklet contains graded
lists of topics for debate, sample out
lines for argument, suggestions for
forming and conducting school debates
and a simple introduction to parlia
mentary usages. It is sent to the high
school principals and school superin
tendents of the state. Any one can get
a copy by applying to Superintendent
Hyatt of Sacramento.
MANY PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED
To conform to the state and federal
law regarding sanitary accommodations
for patrons the Southern Pacific com
pany has placed an order for 30,000
rolls of paper towels for use on its
interstate and intrastate passenger
trains. This is in line with recent
legislative enactments for the preserva
tion of public health.
so impoverished that they could not
raise the few dollars necessary to de
fend themselves in the suit.
Peck said he would pay for colo
nists to come into court if they would
come in without service. He also of
fered to give them two months to enter
an appearance. The refusal of some of
the parties to contest actions volun-?
tarily left matters In an uncertain con
dition, the assurance being given by
Peck, however, that he would do noth
ing for 10 days.
During the proceedings Commis
sioner Edgerton said the commission
was particularly concerned as to the
validity of the company's contract with
the colonists. Peck replied that if the
commission held the contracts to be in
valid the company would take the mat
ter into the federal court. The case I
was submitted.
A Happy New Year
She will he happy the year 'round If
you take her a box of Geo. Haas
& Sons' delicious candies from time to
time. P"our convenient stores at which
to buy them: Phelan Building; Fill
more at Ellis; Polk at Sutter, and 28
Market Street, near Ferry.—Advt.
HIRSHFELD 'POOR':
ALIMONY HELD UP
Realty Man, Telling Court
He Isn't Eating Regu
larly, Gets Stay
Judge Orders Books to Ver
ify Statement That His
Income Is $5 a Week
Th#» poverty plea of L,eo Hirshfeld,
whose appearance In court to «v»d«
paying his divorced wife. Carrie
PlirshfHd. alimony is varied by brief
sojourns In the county jail for failure
to obey court orders to make at least
partial payment, won him & two weeks'
respite yesterday from Judffe Van
Xostrand.
Hirshfeld had discarded the natty
clothing of past appearances and wore
threadbare, shiny garments. Hβ asked
for a postponement of an Inquiry Into
his finances, but Judgre Van Nostranrt,
declared that the broker was en.*te**-d.
to no consideration and he was plajf#d
on the stand for examination.
Hirshfeld testified that he was work
ing for a real estate company in th*
Sunset district for $5 a week. Hβ
asserted that he no longer lived at the
St. Francis hotel and that he was not
eating regularly. The broker admit
ted that he was secrtary of the Hlrs!- ,
ffld Estate company, but declared that
he held only one share of stock.
The broker, who owes hie former
wife $800 back alimony, admitted hold
ing an interest In the firm of I. Hireh
feld, which deals In options on oil lands.
The court ended the tale of woe by
directing that the mother, brother and
books of both the estate and the
Hirshfeld company b« brought lntr>
court January 24 to set aright the
financial standing of the defendant.
Captain H. C. Merrian, U. S. A., hav
ing supervision of mine planting at th*
Presidio of San Francisco, proved
willing yesterday In court to pay his
wife, Bessie C. Merrian. $75 a month
alimony pending his suit against her
for divorce.
After Judge Graham had made the
order Captain Merrian told the court
that he would willingly pay the ex
penses of his wife and little girl from
Ward county, North Dakota, to San
Francisco so that Mrs. Merrian might
contest the action. Captain Merrian
demurred, however, at paying for
transportation of his mother in law
and an attorney.
Judge Graham agreed with the army
officer and directed that the expenses
of wife and child only should be paid
by the husband. At the mention of
his little daughter Captain Merrian
wept.
The husband charges desertion and
the wife, in a lengthy affidavit made
public recently, alleged that Captain
Merrian caused her to leave him in
order that he might obtain a divorce.
An allowance of |25 counsel fees an<i
a "new year present" of $25 additional
was made by Judge Graham to MarU
Butterman, 15 year old wife of E. But
terman, a barber, who la suing net
husband for annulment of marriage on
the ground of non-age. Mr*. Butter
man asserted that she would not llvt
■with her husband because of
cruelty during the four month* of thjfr
married life. The hearing was oon
tinued one week. Mrs. Butterman llveg
at 1589 Turk street.