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Scouts of Russia
Fail to Find
Enemies.
Continued From Page 1, Column 3.

be constantly subject to underground
attack and that she will see herself
through honest spectacles.
For years." said a prominent officer
to the Associated Press to-day, our
country has been the victim of every
imaginable slander and mlsrepresenta-
tion because it was known that tele-
grams addressed to foreign news
sources went through the hands of the
Russian censor. Any story, no matter
how baseless or exaggerated, that was
sent surreptitiously across the border
was greedily accepted abroad as true,
especially by RussoDhobes, because the
Government wuold not put its official
stamp upon it Regular Russophobic
news factories have been in operation
in Berlin, Vienna and elsewhere, and
these have spread the most absurd and
preposterous libels supplied by the enc
mics of Russia. Every act of the Gov
ernment has been twisted and distort-
ed. insignificant student affairs or
workmens riots, such as would not at
tract general attention elsewhere, have
been magnified into great movements
of popular discomfort, until certain por-
tions of the world have been led to be-
lieve that Russia was perpetually on
the eve Of a great revolution.
Some English newspapers especially
have conducted systematic campaigns
against us. Moreover, the fact that
dispatches were censored has often
been interpreted as semi-official au-
tkorization, when perhaps they in no
sense represented the views of the Gov
ernment. Hereafter correspondents of
foreign newspapers will be untram-
meled We expect to see Russia pre-
sented in her true light
THE opening Of the floodgates may
result in the stirring up of as much
mud as possible by those evilly dis
posed, but we feel confident that in the
end truth will prevail. We are not
afraid to have the light turned on us.
We are proud Of our country and we
are entitled TO a faithful and honest
presentation of our current history"
Foreign kilograms until recently were
subject to censorship at the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, but since the death
last fall of NJ. Gretch, who was at one
time connected with the Russian en-
bassy at Washington, the censorship
has been temporarily under the Min
istry of the Interior, where the perma-
nent cenSors' bureau of plays, books
and newspapers in Russia is situated.
News kilograms addressed to foreign
sources originating in the most dis
tant parts of the empire, Vladivostok
or Odessa, were formerly telegraphed
to ST. Petersburg to be passed on NJ
Plehve, Minister Of the Interior. and
Count Lamsdorff, Foreign Minister
both joined in the recommendation that
the censorship be abolished.
The internal censorship is to be re-
tanned, but foreign dispatches are to be
entirely free Since a state Of war ex-
lists. kilograms that treat of hostilities
will be subjected TO the same kind Of
military censorship enforced in all
countries under similar circumstances
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of hostilities. His views have been
communicated to the United states,
which had appointed a Consul there.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Secretary
Hay received. by cable from Embassa-
dor Mccormick, the reply of the Rus
rian Government TO the proposition re-
lating TO Chinese neutrality. 1t is con-
sidered by the department TO be re-
sponsive to our note, and its substance
has been communicated TO the govern
ments of Japan and China.
1t is the present intention merely to
acknowledge the Russian note.
While the text Of the note is with
held at present, it is said that Russia
attaches a condition to the effect that
acceptance of the proposition is not
to be regarded as excluding Manchurta
from the seat Of war.
1t is said that Japan has consented
to allow several United States army
officers to accompany the Japanese
forces in the field as military Observ-
ers. Russia has indicated that she may
be able to accommodate some American
military observers after March IS.
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ST. FRANCIS WILL OPEN
ABOUT MIDDLE OF MARCH
Chefs and Other Head Attaches of the
Big Hotel Here Preparing TO
Assume Their Duties.


Work on the interior of the new St.
Francis Hotel is being rushed to COM
pletion and it was stated yesterday by
Manager Allan Pollok that it is con-
hdently expected that the establish
ment Will be formally opened the
middle of March. Six floors have al
ready been furnished and a large
force of men is now engaged in fin
ishing the Offices and the restaurant,
cafe and grillroom.
II is the plan of the management to
open the upper portion of the hotel for
inspection within the next ten days.
All the heads of the various depart
ments of the new hostelry have ar
rived here and are engaged in the
preparation for entering on their du-
ties.
Prominent among these attaches of
the St. Francis is Victor Hirtzler, the
chef, who comes direct from Strass-
burg. He was formerly chef of the
Hotel Steffany and Hotel de FEurope
of Baden Baden and the Balls Royal OF
Nice
Another is CASTOR Renen, who for
fifteen years was with Ritz of Paris
and lately with Martin Of New York,
from whom he was taken to assume
charge of the pastry department of
the local hotel; and a third arrival is
the maitre d'hotel, Prosper Reiter,
for three years head waiter of the
Holland House of New York.
The new concierge, formerly of
Monte Carlo, is now on the way TO
this city.
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DECLARES PROPOSITION
FAILED TO BE CARRIED
Supreme Court Files Decision Deciar-
ing That Santa Rosa Is Not En-
titled to New Charter.


The Supreme Court has decided that
the CITY Of Santa Rosa is not entltleo
TO the charter for which majority or
votes was cast in the municipal cleo
ton of May, 1902. 1t may also mean
that bonds may not be issued IN san
Francisco for the Improvement OF
Telegraph Hill There is, however
considerable doubt in the minds OF
leading members of the legal frater-
nifty that the two cases are analogous
The constitution provides that
freeholders' charter may be ratlTled at
a general or special election by ma
iority of such qualified electors Young
thereat." In the Santa Rosa general
election of 1902 1474 votes were cast:
On the question as to the adopuoh Ol
a charter only 1143 votes were cast
OF these Gil bwere in favor OF the
proposition and 5S2 against IL. A ma ma
iority of THOSE voting on the question
of the adoption of the charter were IN
favor of it, but not a majority OF ali
who voted at the election. The Su-
prene Court says that a majority OF
all the voters should have voted tor
the propsltion in order to have Sc
cured it's passage.
two-thirds majority of those VINO
voted on the Telegraph Hill proposl-
ton were in favor of 1T, but not IWo-
thirds majority of all VINO NOteu a.
the election. Our charter says IN reI-
erence to the passage Of bond prOpO-
sjtions that there must be a two
thirds majority or such quallheo eleC-
tors voting thereon -.,-
Justice Shaw wrote the court
ODiniOn.
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UNIVERSITY EVENTS

RERErFI.EY. Feb 19-The California
branch Of the National Association OF Col
le=fate Alumnae will visit the university on
Februarv 27. when the regular monthly meet
Ing will be held in Hearst Hail. Frepard'iOiis
have been made to receive the visiting mem
hers and take them to the Greek theater, the
new mining building and other points OF IN
terest on the campus in the morning At noon
luncheon will be served by the senior women
in Hearst Hall; at 2:30 O'Clock there VIII Dc
short programme in the auditorium In tne
absence of President Wheeler, Professor A r
Lane will speak, as will also Dr. Jesslcil
Peixotto and Miss Katherine Chandler presl-
dent OF the association. All senior women
and women graduates have been invited 10
attend the afternoon meeting The reception
committee consists of Mrs. Bernard Moses
Mrs Frederick Slate. Mrs. John Galen How
ard Mrs. Slack and DR.. Robertson Inc senior
women have been asked to help do the h0nois
and the WOmen's Choral Society ana the WO-
mems Mandolin and Guitar Club will play
during the afternoon
Z. II. Sawyer has been appointed CHAIRMAN l :
of the chess committee OF the Assoelateu
Students to fill the vacancy caused by the re-
tirement OF w. B. Scotchler from the unlVer-
sity. A. d. Weitrec will occupy the place
formerly filled on the committee by Mr.. saw
yer: Arrangements for the tournament with
Stanford will be made next week
Only two matches of the tennis tournament
have been played this week on account Of the
weather and condition Of the courts Miss
Marian Craig defeated Miss Florence Atkinson.
6-1, so, and Miss Marian Edwards defeated
Miss Gladys WicksOn, SO, SO 1t Will be
next Monday at least before an opponent for
Miss Ethel Ratcliffe, the college champion,
will be found.
1t has been decided 70 divide the student
workmen on Labor day into squads, which will
be directed by foremen selected from among
the senior students. The following named
have been chosen for this important office;
s. l. Beaser, j. w. Geary. H. S. Payson, l..
w Rohrer, L. d. Smith. ROlph Thelen Philip
NJ Carey. S. A. Henderson. o. F. Snedigar,
A. w Mowbray. S NJ. Stow, c. H Parker,
b. b. Boyd. E. L. Soule. W w Mott and j.
A Neishbor.
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}. W. LUNDY LECTURES ON
IRELAND AND ITS PEOPLE
Camera Club Adopts Resolutions Pro-
testing Against Movement to
Drive Out Flower Vendors.

J. w Lundy lectured last evening at
the Alhambra Theater on Ireland
and the Irish" The lecture was given
under the auspices Of the California
Camera Club. The club also adopted
the following resolution
Resolved. That we a body wish to pro-
test against the Cisc0ntinuance OF the selling
cf flowers Ca the street; that IL is the unani-
NOUS opinion ~ the 45U members Of the Cali
furr-a Camera Club and this audience Of
20O1 assembled here at our hun
cred ana siNty-Efth illustrated lecture that il
ls detrimental 10 the best interests Of the city
oi San Francisco 20 do away with the flower
sellers az kearny and Market streets This
La.hc has become a distinctive and artistic
feature OF our city one that attracts the at
tcntion ot visitors, particularly when the rest
on the United states is covered with snow
ana ace. and 81 lends a brightness and cheer
fulness 10 the streets Of san Francisco that
car BE- obtained in no other way.
II is not a material hindrance 10 traffic nor
The public convenience
We instruct our secretary to send a copy
ol this resolution 10 the Mayor Board OF su-
4eItlsors. Board Of Public Works and the
daily papers.
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MRS. KNAUER MUST PROVE
HER RIGHT TO ALLOWANCE
Judge Trout Makes an Order DiscOn-
tinuing Monthly sum She Has
Been Receiving From Estate.


In order to get more money from the
estate of Ferdinand Knauer Marie
Knauer, the woman who claims TO be
his widow, will have to appear in
court and prove that she was legally
the wife of the aged German Such
was the decision rendered yesterday
by Judge Trout and he accordingly
issued an order disseminating the fam
lily allowance of $3.50 a month award
ed Mrs. Knauer shortly after the viii
of Knauer was fled for probate. The
order goes into effect on March II, the
day Mrs. Knauer's allowance for that
month falls due.
The order is the result Of an affida-
Wit filed by Attorney William Rix and
Emil POhli, legal representatives Of
the heirs-at-law of Knauer, in which
they aver that Mrs. Knauer had never
shown that Ahe was his widow and
that she was at the time she married
him the wife of German in Chicago,
from whom she had never been di-
vorced.
Judge Trout overruled Mrs.
Knauer's demurrer to the petition for
the revocation of the order granting
the family allowance and gave her
twenty days in which to file an an
Swer.
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POLICE RECEIVE MORE
NEWS ABOUT SOEDER
Consul Britain Advises Chief Witt
mann That Joseph BIaise Was
Never known as a Cook.

Chief Whitman received another let
ter yesterday from Joseph 1. Britain,
United States Consul at Kehl, Ger
many. which further strengthens the
belief that Leon SOeder murdered JO-
seph Blaise his brother-in-law. Soeder
made a statement TO the police that
Blaise was, like himself a cook. and
he had brought Blaise 10 this city to
get him a Job. The letter is as fol-
lows.
Noticing by the newspapers that SOeder
claims that Joseph Blaise was an experienced
cook. I took tho trouble 70 investigate the mat
ter and am informed by the Mayor of the vii
lage that no one has any knowledge Of his hav-
iuE been a cook. but that he made his money
by working in the timber. cutting wood occa-
eioually
7 was also informed that SOeder sent letter
70 hs home in Germany containing a letter
which he instructed his folks to remail 10 him
in san Francisco without opening. To whom
this letter was addressed 1 hsye not been in
formed.
The letter referred to was probably
the one which Miss Catherine Flatley
received, which was sent her with the
intention Of making her believe that
Soeder was at that time in Germany.
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RUSSIAN WARSHIP
AT CANARY ISLANDS.
MUST DEPART SOON

ship has arrived at Canary Island
port. The authorities have notified her
commander that his ship may remain in
port for a limited time, but that he
cannot be provided with coal in guam
tity more than sufficient to enable him
to reach the nearest Russian port.
Premier Mura denies the report that
the British Government limited to Spain
the necessity for adopting measures to
safeguard her neutrality in the Russo
Japanese dispute, asserting that no
diplomatic negotiations whatever have
been received on the subject, and that
the military steps taken were a step
forward by the most elementary pru-
dence.
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TOXIC. Feb. le.-The Bank Of japan
decided to-day TO accept deposits Of
plate and jewels in aid of the war fund.
President Sonoda and the mobiles Of the
bank recently offered 10 melt the plate
and gold gifts made by the Emperor
10 the fund. The Emperor approved
The suggestion and also ordered the
conversion OF large quantities Of old
coins and other palace treasures. His
example is being generally and patrl-
oticauy followed and promises to swell
the war fund enormously. The Bank
% Japan offers to accept such treasures
at current rates. either buying them
outright or returning them at the eX-
piratiOn Of a certain time.
The crews Of the Nisshin and Kasuga,
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PHYSICIANS AGREE
IN THE FAIR CASE
Williamson Backs Up the Statement
of Gallwey That the Woman Must
Have Been First TO Die.


During his direct examination before
Commissioner Hosmer. yesterday, DR..
Williamson corroborated the testimony
given by DR.. Gallwey Thursday, in the
Fair litigation. DR.. Williamson is
positive that Mrs. Fair met with in
stant death and that Charles L. Fair
must have lived a few moments, at
least. after the fatal accident.
The denomination Of DR.. Gallwey
occupied the morning session. His
answers TO interrOgatOries were firm
and unhesitating. and did not in any
material way alter his direct testimony.
In answer 10 an interrOgatory, he
stated that he had performed the au-
tOpsies on the bodies Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fair. at the request Of Reuben H.
Lloyd, who, he understood, represent
ed the family. and was authorized to
employ him in such capacity. He did
not know that the mother Of Mrs. Fair
was in the city at the time. and con-
sidered the proceeding perfectly regu-
lar. When asked whether he had ever
before performed an autopsy on a body
which had been twenty-eight days
dead, he replied in the affirmative.
stating further that he had performed
autopsies- on bodies which had been
dead for eighteen months.
AT the afternoon session Dr. William
son took the stand and, like DR..
Gallwey. made q splendid witness for
the defense. He described minutely
the condition Of the bodies Of both Mr.
and Mrs. Fair and the extent of the
autopsy II showed, he said, that there
had been no fracture Of the lower jaw,
no fracture of the vault of the skull
and no laceratiOn Of the tongue in the
case Of Charles L. Fair. The head Of
Mrs. Fair. he said, was crushed to a
pulp and death must have been in
Simultaneous
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Bank Accepts the Deposits
With Approval of
Sovereign.

the two cruisers purchased by the Jap
anese Government in Italy, were form
ally received to-day in Toxic. The men
were brought from Yokohama on a
special train. There was an enormous
crowd of spectators, extending from
the Shinbashi station along the streets
to the Sibiyet Park. where a garden
party was held. Here the sailors were
formally welcomed by Mayor Ozaloi,
who said that they had done more than
undertake a perilous journey. They
were the bearers and embodiment IF
the sympathy for Japan of the en-
nghtened west. The park and sur
rounding streets were decorated and
to- night there was an Illumination
The officers of the cruisers were given
a dinner this evening
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OFFICIALS MAKE WAR
ON CHICKENS AND COWS
City of Oakland Is to Be Rid of Nuis-
ances Arising From Diaries
and Fowls.

OAKLAND. Feb. 19.-Nuisances in
the way of chickens and dairies are
now under the ban in Oakland. The
Board of Health is taking stringent
measures to rid the municipality of
the obnoxious congregation of the
feathered family and the City Council
is now framing an ordinance to pre-
vent dairies from being maintained
within the city limits.
In the annexed district there is but
one dairy, which, under the new ordi-
nance, will have to remove beyond the
limits of the city
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BurgIars sentenced to FOLSOM.

OAKLAND. Feb. 19.-Edward Con-
ners, a self-confessed burglar, was
sentenced TO three years at Folsom
to-day for stealing tools from different
unfinished houses. He was given n
year for each of three offenses
Charles F. HaIdenby, who pleaded
guilty TO breaking into the Masonic
Cathedral and stealing some cigars, a
hammer and some other articles of
small value, was given one year at
Folsom
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Cbristian CHURCH Entertoins

The West Side Christian Church
presented a skit entitled Crossroads
Skule" at Steinway Hall last night to
a large audience.
The sketch gave an excellent idea
of school days existing fifty years ago.
Ex-Mayor Thomas of Oakland was
the schoolmaster and portrayed the
part with artistic ability.
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DOWAGER EMPRESS
OF CHINA is DEAD.
SAYS THE RUMOR

LONDON, Feb. ia special dis
patch from Canton says it is reported
in official circles there that the Dow
ager Empress of China is dead.
The Chinese legation here has heard
nothing of the reported death of the
Dowager Empress and discredits it.
Neither Canton nor Hongkong is a
reliable source of news.
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United States May
Call Germany
to Terms.
Continued From Page /, Column 8.

war, but it is pointed out that the
French navigation laws contain no pos
tive requirement that belligerent ships
Shall leave a neutral port within twen-
ty-four hours, and that therefore this
matter is one of regulation by custom,
instead of being legal requirement, as
under the British navigation laws.
No change has yet been announced
relative to permitting the Russian
squadron to remain at Jibutil, French
Somaliland, the authorities evidently
being desirous to fully observe the re-
quirements of neutrality without un-
necessarily causing offense or ernbar-
rassment to power with which France
is closely allied.
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Ex-ConstabIe Sues Judge,

ALAMEDA, Feb. 19.-Ex- Constable
George d. Gray has filed an answer
and counter suit to the action COM
menced against him by City Justice
r. b. Tappan for the recovery of
$40, which the magistrate claims he
loaned the former Constable. In his
cross suit Gray asserts that Justice
Tappan is indebted to him to the ex-
tent of 500 for services rendered and
for a shotgun which he alleges the de-
fendant accepted and never paid for.
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Runaway Boys Arrested.

ALAMEDA, Feb. 10 Ernest
Schultz and Harry Knox. runaway
youths from San Francisco. were ar
rested this morning early by Patrol
man ]. G. Blunk while they were
shooting sparrows along Park street
with air guns and looking for Japan
ese spies. The youths had become en-
thused with the warlike spirit by
reading bulletins in San Francisco
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Russian SQUADRON Must Return.

PARIS, Feb. 2O.-The st. Peters,
burg correspondent of the Figaro ca
bles that the Russian squadron at
Jibutil. French Somaliland. on the
Gulf of Alden, has been ordered to re-
turn to Cronstadt.
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Rnrrlnrs Yisit Dr. DOW.

OAKLAND, Feb. 19.-The residence
of DIR. E. l.. Dow at 437 Vernon street
was entered by burglars this evening
during the absence of the family and
$35 in coin and small amount of
jewelry were stolen. Entrance was
gained through a basement window
and the loss was not discovered until
the return of the family this evening.
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REPAIRS ON BATTLESHIPS
ARE REPORTED COMPLETED
CZarevitch and RetviZan Said to Be
Again Ready for Active
Service.

PARIS, Feb. 2O.-A private dis
patch from Port Arthur says the re-
pairs to the Russian battleships Care
witch and Retvizan are almost COM
pleted.
The statement is published this
morning from st. Petersburg that the
Czarina occupies herself every day
with ladies of the nobility in preparing
Red Cross material for the empire s
wounded.
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VIII Address sold Guard"

OAKLAND, Feb. 19.-GovernOr
George C. Pardee and Captain ]. b.
Louck, the newly appointed adjutant
general of the State. will address the
members of the Old Guard at the
meeting tomorrow evening. All MEM
bers are requested TO attend the camp
fire and reunion, which will be held
at Armory Hall.
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Truman Loses His Clothes.

J. j. Truman Jr. is. according to a
suit commenced by him yesterday, mi
nus two suits Of clothes. one worth $50
and the other worth $40. He claims
that he sent them TO the Golden West
Clothing RenOvatory and the latter
falsely and fraudulently converted
them 10 It's own use and benefit.
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Japanese Cruiser Near Shanghai.

SHANGHAI, Feb. ia large Jap
anese cruiser arrived at Wusung
(eleven miles north of Shanghai) to-
day
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Eor Rencft of snnerers.

A special concert for the benefit of
the Aalesund sufferers will be given
tonight under the auspices OF the
Norwegians Of San Francisco at the AL
hambra Theater. Among those who
take part are Miss Ingeborg Petersen.
Hother Wismer, Anton Dahl and Otto
Bendix.
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Case of smallpox ON Battleship Maine

GUANTANAMO, Cuba, Feb. 10
The United States battleship Maine,
which was quarantined on her arrival
here yesterday owing to her having a
number of cases of measles on board,
also had case of smallpox. The aux
iliary cruiser Yankee has a case Of
measles on board.
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$500, 900 men in India who have given
up all earthly employment and live
apart as ascetics and spend their time
in roaming around the country as re-
ligiOus mendicants.
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A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding Protruding Piles.
Your druggist Will refund money IL PRzo
Ointment fails TO you In to IA days 5Qc'