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The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
The Fictitious Bootiack.

That Thomas eat must be very old, said the first feline.
 ''I guess he is, replied the other.
 70, he must be, or else he's just using his imagination He claims to have seen a bootjacl once in his young days. "- Philadelphia Press.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
They Held Him.

MT Jones-Mary, can woman keep anything to herself? l Mrs. Jones-Yes; her private opinion of her usband.-Baltimore Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Why is it that d man takes such delight in repeating the sayngs ot hs th'ccyear- old boy and yet seems to have no espeelai pride in those of his lS-year-old soA:- \ Atlanta Journal
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Little Willie-Say, pa, what ls con. ceit!
 Pa-Conceit, my son, is the self-esteem be longing to our negabofs.-0h h!eago DaHy
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
They Were in Luck.

Mistress What did the ladies say when you told them 1 was not at home,
 Maid Sure, wan av thim sad It s afther ben' better be horn lucky than rich.-C Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Little Elmer-Isnt the emperor of Russia called the czar, papa?
 Papa-Yes, my boy.
 Little Elmer-Then I s'pose his kids are called ezardines, ain't they, papa?
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
Two Doses a W eek.

Do you take the Bible literally: asked Mrs. Oldeastle.
 "Oh. no" replied her hostess. we only take 1t on sundays and praye: meet ill. nights. Chicago Recordlleraid.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

AlltO N'hL l.
 says: II sHf- fered with kid ney complaint for eight years. It came on me gradually. I felt tired and " eak, W q s short of breath and was trou- bled wit II bloating after eating, and my
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli ole medicine for coughs and colds.-N w Samuel, Ocean Grove, N J., Feb. F, 1900
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

A Kansas man has evolved a iataerless chicken. which compIIcates the task Of tat boarder who insists on knowre .I x va picked before 1t Was ripe.-At4ahia Jour nal
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Laurels are not bad. in a way but 6e c7etlv most heroes would rather have tn, hair that used to grow there.-Puch.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Sometimes" said the moralist, friendship IS only skin deep" And most of the time replied the eynie, it's only deep skin. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

When a man begins to get stout hl' wife thinks it is because his home life n so happy.-N, T. Press
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Vanity makes men ridiculous, pride odIous and ambition terrible.-Steele.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
Being Polite.
Gnnd Dehnition.

"What's bachelor gil. pop "IHats what you cal aa old ma-a 10 her face Puck.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

Nearly every great achievement of hu- manity was evolved from q crank theory. Chicago Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17

X horse usually aets up when you are trying to sell m.-Chieago Daily News
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
lX do Xou saXfhaf 9
Possibilities Growth.

How much does the taby weigh2" they asked.
 T haven't the slightest idea, said the proud young father. ,eIt has been nearly three hours since We weighed him last. Chicago Tribune.
 The man who IS wiling 10 face failure finds success Chicago Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1904-11-17
ANOTHER LIFE SAVED.

Mrs. G. ". Fool1s, of Salisbury, Md, wife of C. ". Foolis, Sheriff of Wico-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
COIN IS PAID
TILTED LOVER
Woman Sued for Breach
of Promise Settles Case
Out of Court for 500
speeial pispateh % rhe al.

GOSHEN, Ind, Dec. 22.-For the first
time in the history of this State a
woman to-day was forced to pay for
having Tilted a lover.
Mrs. Susannah Altland compromised
by the payment of ready cash the suit
for breach of promise brought against
her by Ephraim Bickel. Mrs Altland
paid s40o to the plaintiff through her at
torney and the incident was formally
declared closed.
Both Of the persons most interested
declared their complete satisfaction in
this. the latest turn in the case. Bickel
won the promise OF Mrs. Altland's hand
in marriage, but a New York travelling
man won Mrs. Altland, hand and all.
Then Bickel's ardent love turned TO
hate that sizzled Finally he filed slit
for damaged heart and life through
breach Of promise.
Bickel is a native OF Arkansas and
Mrs. Altland lives in Elkhart County,
this State. She evidently feared the
man or the outcome. for she preferred
that the suit should not come TO tria..
Hence the dismissal Of the case o-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
GIVES BLAIR
A GOOD NAME
GOyernOr-Elect of Missouri
Witness in Suit to Cancel
100000 Insurance Policy

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 22-Governor-elect
Joseph Folk was the first witness to-
day in the hearing of the suit of New
York life insurance company to cancel
the s200, 900 policy on the life of the late
James L. Blair.
Witness said he knew Blair. who
was a leader at the bar and declared
that no man had higher standing as a
citizen before reports began to circu-
late about him. He told of the efforts
Of Blair and John D. johnson to raise
funds for the unearthing of frauds in
the election of April. 1901. Witness
never saw the original subscription
lists circulated by Blair but said he
turned over $4,000.
Folk said he first heard rumors about
Blair in September. 1903. and had an
assistant Investigate to learn II they
were we'll enough founded to justify a
Grand Jury inquiry. Continuing he
said:
After a newspaper had made reference TO
the fact that the Grand jury might take up
heard the Grand Jury might take up the mat
ter and he was glad OF IT. He said II had
preyed on his mind for long time He said
Re had brother who was very wild and who
had given him trouble for long time This
brother. Blair said, had forged some docu-
meats-deeds. 1 believe. he said-and that he
had kept the matter quiet out Of consideration
for their mother. so years old Now be said
he was satisfied for the truth 10 be known and
said he would render me any assistance he
could. He sent me The name OF a Mr. Robert
! told Mr.. Blair that the Grand Jury's IN
vestigstion would be thorough and that II
the evidence showed il ought 10 be done he
would be indicted Blair replied that he ex-
pected no faVors.
Andrew ]. O'Connor, a title examiner.
testified that he had been unable to
find any record Of large number Of
deeds of trust, all of which the plain
tiff company charges were forged by
Blair
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
YOUNG LOVER
TAKES POISON
Swallows ChlOrOfOrm When
Ills Plans to Elope Are
Thwarted by a Detective
DOCTORS SAVE HIS LIFE
Miss Whom He Had Hoped to
Marry Says She Does Not
Desire to See Him Again
saecial pispateh % rhe can.

PORTLAND, Dec. 22.-Despondent
because his plan for elopement with
Hazel Wilson. the fifteen-year-oId
daughter of a building contractor, liv-
ing near Arleta Park, had been thwart-
ed by Detective Hawley Of the Boys
and Girls Aid Society. Benjamin Boyn-
ton attempted suicide last night by
drinking chloroform. Boynton is the
son OF Assistant Superintendent B. F.
Boynton OF the Oregon Water Power
and Railway Company.
Boynton. who is q years old, had
been meeting the girl clandestinely and
they had planned an elopement for last
Saturday. Miss Wilson conf1ded to a
girl her intention, the friend Informed
her own sweetheart and he notified De-
tective HawIey. The officer had a long
talk with Miss Wilson and she sent
Boynton word that she did not care TO
see him again.
Boynton, who had been residing
with George Richardson at S4 East
Eighth street, walked into the parlor
last night and shortly afterward fell
off a chair, moaning:
Il have taken chloroform. Let me
die"
The police were notified and removed
Boynton TO the Samaritan Hospital He
is out of danger.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Bold Thief Comes to Grief
While at Work on Strong
Box in a San Jose Office
TRIES TO BRIBE CAPTOR
Offers to Give Him a Gold
Watch and Diamond Ring
if Permitted to Escape
Special Dispatch 70 The Call.

SAN JOSE. Dec. "a stranger Civ
ing the name OF John ]. Curtis was ar
rested shortly before noon to-day while
attempting 10 rob a safe in the Office OF
the Byers-McMahon Furniture Compa-
ny. at the corner OF Market and Post
streets. Curtis was detected BY ]. e
Bysrs. one OF the firm. who held him
until the police arrived
Curtis begged Byers 10 release him.
saying he would give him ring set
with large diamond. a handsome gold
watch and what money he had He
said he feared arrest. as he had recent
" stolen some money from a woman
on Eddy street. in san Francisco.
When searched al the police station a
gold watch and s. 80 were found on his
person. Curtis is believed TO be a pro-
fessional thief. II is thought the jew
elry on him was stolen He is about -
years Of age and well dressed.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
TITLE TO LAND
is NOT CLEAR
Strange Mistake Made Many
Years Ago Is Revealed by
Action Begun at Stockton
WRONG DEED Is GIVEN
Document Conveys a Piece
of Property Situated in
Another Part of County
Special Dispatch to The Call.

STOCKTON. Dec ga legal action
that involves a remarkable mistake
made many years ago was begun
Wednesday All that appears OF record
is that Public Administrator J. s.
Moulton has applied for letters Of ad-
ministration on the estate Of Edward
William Underdown, who died between
1864 and 1870 leaving an estate consist
ing of the north half Of the southeast
quarter of section 50, township 3 north.
range 9 east.
Some time before his death Under
down sold his land 10 persons residing
in this county whose names are for
the present withheld, but in making out
the deeds a mistake was made in de-
scribing the land so that the deed pur-
ports to convey a piece Of land in the
opposite end Of the county from the
piece intended. The mistake was not
discovered until a few months ago IN
derdown died leaving no estate and no
relatives. The persons who had unwit-
tingly received a deed TO the wrong
piece of land were worried UndercoWn
had left no kin whom they could sue
to Quiet title They were in possession
OF the right land. but their title was
defective Attorney R. C. Minor was
appealed 10 and he evolved the scheme
OF having the Public Administrators Sc
cure letters OF administration on IN
derdown's estate valued at nothing
for the purpose Of having this official
act as the defendant in a friendly suit.
which will now be brought 10 quiet
title
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
SIOUX CITY ENGINEERS
PREPARE THEIR REPORT
Devise a Plan for the Reclamation OF
Overlooked Land in the Sac
ramentO Valley.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 22.-The re-
port prepared in Sioux City by the
board of engineers employed TO de-
wise a comprehensive plan for the re-
clamation of the overfiowed lands in
the Sacramento Valley and for the
improvement of the navigable water
ways therein reached here this morn
ing. 1t was accompanied by large
map.
The Governor announced that moth
ing concerning the recommendations
made by the Sioux City board would
be given out for publication al this
time. The report will be very care
fully considered by him and members
of the auditing board and Of the River
and Drainage Association. in conjunc-
tion with Commissioner Ryan and En-
gineer Nurse. Then it will be turned
over to State Printer Shannon.
The map accompanying the report
is a large affair and before it can be
utilized for purposes Of publication
in the printed copies that will be
turned out. will have to be photo
graphed and reduced. But even this
method would fail to show the colors
in which the map is laid off. There
remains much work TO do in connec-
ton with the report and Engineer
Nurse and his assistant, George Ran
die. will have their hands full for the
next few days.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
PRESENTS TWO CONTRACTS
IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM
DIR. ZeigIer Scores Point in Fight Tor
Part of Fortune Left by Mrs
NIcVicl-er.

1-CN
CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-Dr. L C H E
Zeigler, in the Probate Court, to-day
fled a bill Of particulars in connec-
ton with bill Of claims filed two
weeks ago against the estate Of the
late Mrs. Harriet G. McVicker, who
died recently in California Mrs Nc
Wicker was the widow Of the widely
known theatrical manager, j. H Nc
Wicker. Zeigler's claim In full
amounts 10 $126.000. The bill just
fled includes copies of contracts.
which Zeigler claims existed between
himself and Mrs. McVicker- The bill
shows two contracts bearing on the
100000 which Zeigler asserts is due
him as part OF his claims against the
estate.
The first contract is dated December
19, 1899, and provides that after the
death of Mrs. McVicker the sum
of $780, 900 shall be paid TO Dr. Zeig-
Ter as soon after the demise as pos
sible. This money, according TO the
contract. was to be given for services
as medical adviser. The second con-
tract is practically a duplicate Of the
first one, the exception being a change
in signature from Mrs. ]. H McVick-
err 10 Mrs Harriet G. McVicker-"
The reason given for the change in
signature was desire TO avoid a pos
sible legal technicality. The contract
includes the following information:
That the party Of the nrSt part. Mrs. Har-
rfet g. McVickcr. being aware that some un-
scrupulous persons have conspired 10 ruin the
doctors reputation and business. willingly and
unhesitatingly causes this change OF sigma
ture.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
GOVERNMENT DISPLAYS
FOR PORTLAND EXPOSITION
Departments Are Making Arrange
ments to Give Exhibits That Will
Be COmplete i'm Every Detail.

PORTLAND. Dec. 22.-The Govern
ment exhibit al the Lewis and Clark
Exposition, viii be complete in every
detail. The lsrgesk exhibits will be
the fisheries. which will occupy $4,000
feet; agriculture and forestry, 10000
square feet, and the War Department,
with the Philippine exhibit, 1900
square feet. Another interesting por-
ton will be the Alaskan exhibit. which
has been allotted 5000 square feet.
The other branches of the Govern
ment's display will be from the State,
Treasury. Postoffice, Navy and Interior
departments. departments of Justice
and Commerce and Labor. an irriga-
ton exhibit, exhibits from the Smith
sonian Institution and National Mu-
scum. Bureau Of American Republics
and the Library Of Congress.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
PETITION OF RECEIVERS
Is DENIED BY COURT
Judge Grosscup Refuses to Order Sale
of Streetcar Companies Controlled
by Union Traction.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Judge Gross
cup in the United States Circuit Court
to-day refused to order a sale Of the
streetcar companies controlled by the
Union Traction Company. The receiv-
ers of the companies had made appli-
cation for authority to issue certifi-
Gates TO pay for equipment. repairs
and improvements. The bOndholders
objected and intimated that the court
should sell the property
The court continued the hearing un-
til December 81 at which time, it
says, If the Union Traction Company
shall not have put into the hands OF
the receivers the sum needed January
1 for interest and rentals. and by jan
uary Is the sum needed for rentals
January 20, and by February 1 the bal
aace Of the sums Immediately needed
for the purposes named, the court will
consider that the Union Traction Com
pany's obligation in that respect has
been defaulted and steps accordingly
viii be taken.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
CHICAGO HOTEL GUESTS
ROBBED BY BEILBOYs
Police Learn OF Organized Gang and
Recover Stolen Property Worth
Nearly $1,000.

CHICAGO, Dec. ga gang of bell
Boys, organized to steal the property
OF guests in the downtown hotels, has
been discovered by the police and
money and jewelry amounting to near
ly $1,000 has been found in their pos
session
The discovery was the result Of the
theft of $3.50 and two gold watches
from Edward Combess. His room
mate. Ernest Greenstein, was arrested
and confessed to the theft He then
told the police that Frank Barsted, a
bellboy in downtown hotel, could
lead them to the spot where the
money had been hidden.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Boon for Married soldiers.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-The Sec
retary of War has issued an order au-
thorizing recruiting officers to grant
the privilege Of living out Of quarters
10 soldiers who were married prior to
the last enlistment or prior to their
transfer to the recruiting service and
also to soldiers who hereafter may re-
ceive permission from the War De-
partment to marry.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Highwaymen Rob a Chinese.

REDDING. Dec. 22.-Louie Lock.
a Chinese vegetable gardener living
on Clear Creek six miles south of this
city, was held UP by two masked men
this morning and robbed of less than
a dollar. Sam Song, his partner. was
robbed near the same place last Sun
day morning. William Jones. a Red
ding youth. was arrested for the Sun
day robbery and was held for trial in
the Superior Court
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
MISS WARREN CALM.

While highly pleased with the vim
oication Of the WILL Miss Warren was
calm in view Of the successful outcome
OF the long and taxing trial. A num-
Der OF her friends who were in the
courtroom crowded about her to give
congratulations. but she was almost
shrinkingly modest through ii all. AS
the jur--men left the courtroom she
bowed her thanks TO them. but there
was nothing Of exultation in her man
ner or loss Of control Of herself. It was
10 a woman representative OF the press
that Miss Warren displayed more self
confidence and to her she beamed and
smiled over the result. II was said in
attempt az disparag cement during the
trial that Miss Warren sat cold and i'm
mobile when the storm rained words
upon her the fiercest, but no insinua
ton could be more unworthy or IN
just, for good sense. refinement and
the charm Of modest womanhood char
acterized her manner throughout her
trying ordeal.
Judge Coffey was less than half az
hour in giving his instructions He
pointed out very strongly that the sole
issue in the case. the question for the
jurors TO determine. was whether Miss
DoIbeer was competent the day she
made her will
Phineas F. Ferguson was the fore
man Of the jury and the following were
his fellow-members: Sibbert Peterson,
Charles A Slack, Edgar W. Briggs.
Christopher Branagan. William Henke.
Michael Shannon. Edward Convey.
John Higgins, Emil Lowenberg and
William G. Copeland They were polled
after the verdict was announced and
each signified his decision in favor OF
the validity Of the viii.
William G. Mugan and George ..
Gray were then called 10 the stand in
proceedings seeking an order admitting
the will 10 probate. They testified that
the aDpraisement OF the estate totaled
1921 600. Douglas Sloane Watson and
Arthur 3. Watson. the witnesses TO the
testament. verified its execution, and
Judge Coffey then granted the order
Johnson & Johnson. for the contes-
tant. in their notice OF appeal. COM
plained that Judge Coffey erred in re-
fusing 10 admit several dispositions that
were offered. in denying the request
that Miss Warren be called 10 testify.
and in falling 10 give an instruction TO
the jury that the suicide Of Bertha Dol
beer on July was to. be taken into
consideration in deciding her mental
condition on April %.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Provides Work for Thousands-

CHICAGO. Dec. Thousands Of
idle men in South Chicago will have
employment on the day following
New Years. The largest two mills OF
the Illinois Steel Company will be
started then. and the entire steel
plant, for the first time in months.
will hum with industry.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Christnas I.eather Good.

No charge for lettering your name in
gold on pOcketbooks. card cases. cam
eras. wrist bags. travelling sets. trunks
valiSes dress suit cases or any other
ane leather goods purchased at our store
SanbOrn. Vail & Co. 741 Market street
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

VICTORIA. 3. c.. Dec. Pr c. Tatlow
Finance Minister Of British Columbia. returned
last night from London England. he reports
that a large number OF immigrants are ex-
pected TO leave England shortly for this PROV
ince.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

give testimony in behalf Of the con-
testant
Whether Miss Dolbeer was deranged
at the time Of her death or whether
the death was accidental or suicidal
was not proved. AS TO the immediate
issue in the contest, the question as
10 the mental competency of the tesla
trix on April %, 1904. the day she made
her viii. testimony 10 prove insanity
was absolutely lacking. The best that
the contestant could Go was TO argue
mere probability. On the other hand
the testimony for the proponents on
this point was overwhelming. In the
last analysis there was very little upon
which TO found the contest.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
Pyrography Outfits

And all manner Of wooden things and
sheepskins to burn. Hundreds of de-
signs not shown elsewhere Artist Ma
teTial Department. Sanborn. Vail & Co,
741 Market street.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-It was reported to-
day that 81. 500 COO in gold had been Withdrawn
from the New York Clearing House to-day for
shipment 10 South America The name OF the
shipper conld not be ascertained-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23
New York Life PoIicyholders

Should read the analysis OF the New York
Life financial methods in the current
numbers OF the Era Magazine; 10 cents,
all news stands.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

WOULD BE POLICE COMMISSIONER
The latest aspirant for appointment as Police
70 succeed Howell is Arthur
Dudley Cross Cross Is IN the stock brokerage
business and was 4 sch0olnate o. the Mayor
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-23

A dream of pleasure. the new two for
quarter size American. 81 IS box 3.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13
RUSSIA RESPECTS TREATIES.

Gives Formal Expression to Policy OF
deserving Agreements With China.
Berlin, jan 12.-The Russian govern
mt has Informed the powers that it
il respect fully the rights any ma
jon has in Manchuria under treaty
fifth China. This declaration is made
Without reservation. Russia gives
formal expression to this policy now
I'm consequence of the controversy
with japan, one of whose persistent
contentious has been for definition
of Russia's policy in Manchuria and
an acknowledgment Of Japans trade
privileges. Russia's reply has been,
In substance, as follows:
"We can not discuss Manchuria
with you any more than we could
Australia or the Philippines. Man
churia belongs neither to us nor to
you. 1t does not lie within the juris-
ddction of either of us to dispose Of
Manchuria. Russia however, is will
ing to observe the treaty rights off all
the powers in Manchuria and now en-
cages to do SO"
Russia, it is added, thus removes
from the negotiations one of the
points upon which Japan counted for
the moral support Of other powers
and whereon it specially had the
sympathy of the United States and
Great Britain.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13
SENATE CONFIRMS BUCHANAN
BY Strict Party Vote Selection of Min
lister to Panama Is Approved.

~ S&sSs WV SSsSSesSai W Nsbi-
ister to Panama Is Approved.
Washington, Jan. 12.-The senate
in executive session laid on the table
the motion to reconsider the confrma-
tion Of the nomination of w. I. Buch-
anan to be minister to Panama. The
vote was 3S to 18, divided on party
lines with the exception of McCreary
(Dem., Ky), who voted with the Re-
publicans. BY this action Buchanan
now has full powers to act for this
government in all diplomatic ex-
changes between the United States
and the new republic. The motion to
reconsider the confirmation was made
before the holidays by Senator Nor
gan, thus Withholding for three weeks
Mr.. Buchanan's commission as minis
ter. In the meantime, Mr.. Buchanan
had arrived on the isthmus, where he
occupied the position of private citi-
zen, except for special commission
to act as the personal representative
of the president in gathering informa-
tion concerning existing conditions
there.