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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

The remaining handsome new and used
pianos. piano-plsyers, organs, auto
pianos and electric self-playing pianos
that were offered for sale at the Pom
rnsr-EiIers removal sale at such ridicu-
Sously low prices must go during the
next few days
There are about thirty instruments
altogether. but they are some Of the
finest and most costly styles.
People living out Of town should tele-
graph. write or phone US at once.
The sale has reached the $780, 900
mark now, and TO say that we thank the
purchasing public for the splendid pa
trqnage and the confidence reposed in
our house, and IN our announcements
Of this great sale, does not begin 10 ex-
press our full appreciation, for the busi-
ness done during the past few days ex-
cseeos by far our most sanguine expecta-
ti0n.
THIS IS WHAT DOES IT.
II is the fine pianos at the greatest
msrk-dOwn prices ever offered that has
accomplished this result, and no one can
be happier than we are over the fact
that We are IN a position TO save our
patrons so much money
Now as 70 prices. In a general way
we can state that nearly every make Of
prominence Is stin represented in this
saae- Nearly al OF them are the latest
and choicest specimens Of the great
american pianO-makers, and some of
them are used-slightly used only: but
all are in every way as fine as new.
We offer regular $500 style Of the
famous Knsbe piano. in choicest nahog-
any. for s34S.
All elegant S525 style OF the Steinwav
make for even $500 now. and another
Steinway, also good but somewhat older
for $50.
A most beautiful. slightly used Decker
for 1852, and an elegant mottled walnut
largest size Kimball that could not be
told from new for $275. These mean
virtually half-price.
ONLY TWO OF THESE NOW.
Who wants one Of the remaining two
beautiful regular $3.50 styles that nre
now offered TO close out quickly for
s2Is?
Other fine brand-new uprights. in mod
1erstely plain cases. worth sz7S. ssz5
$3.50 and Up 70 $500. instruments that
cannot be sold regularly by any dealer
or agency for less than these figures.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
FAITH IN CAPTAIN HOWE
SHOWN BY PRESIDENT
Executive Appoints Officer Once Ac-
cuscd of Cruelty to F1Iipinos
COmmandant of Cadets

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-By direc-
ton Of the President, Captain Rob-
ert L. Howe, Sixth Cavalry, now sta
toned at Fort Keogh, Mont. has been
appointed commandant of cadets at
the United States Military Academy at
West Point from June Is, 1905, TO re-
lieve Lieutenant Colonel Charles G..
Treat, artillery corps. Next to the su-
perintendent of the academy the Of
flee of commandant of cadets is the
most important in the institution and
carries with it the rank of lieutenant
colonel.
Captain Howe was one of the Of
ficials charged by General Miles with
having abused and i'll treated Filipino
prisoners. These charges were the
subject of two searching investiga-
tions, one conducted in this country
and the other in the philippines, and
resulted in the complete exoneration
of the officer.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

are now marked to sell for s146, s137,
S1S4, S16o and UP TO S241.
Bear in mind that eva-y instrument in
this sale can be obtained on the easiest
Of monthly or weekly payments Two
years time to complete the purchase.
FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE VERY
BEST.
Then there are the grandest of largest
size hand-carved, brand-neW uprights,
highest grade makes. such as are ordi-
Our sale prices on these viii range from
S2SS. 1918 ana up to 1856.
We want every one Of the remaining
instruments out Of the way by Friday,
and will not split hairs about the terms
Of payment
Another of the famous Auto-pianos-a
Z piano with player concealed inside
put into space hitherto not utilized in an
ordinary piano case. Even the pedals
can be folded inside the piano case so
that no one would ever know Il from a
regular highest grade upright piano
1t is a fancy mahogany case and at
the price marked should find a buyer
before night.
THEN THESE ORGANS.
A couple Of very fine church organs.
worth retail $3.50, are to go this week for
sl2S and sl3G. Easy payments of $5 a
month. if desired
One chapel organ. renowned make.
plain case, retail SIS. now So. payments
Of SO a month Just the thing for a
small church or Sunday-school
A number of parlor organs for a mere
song; we must simply get rid Of every
one OF them. Estey. SIS; Mason & Hszs-
lin SIS; Kimball, in very good order S3S
Three of the most beautiful piano.
cased organs, in ebonized and mahogany
cases, at 10 per cent less than factory
cost Payments Of IS a month buys
them.
SQUARE PIANO FOR THE ASKING.
Two fine square pianos have come to
US IN part payment for new pianos since
Friday morning. Take choice of these
and two others for S35; still another.
s23. and very choice one, that ought
TO be worth $500 of any ones money. is
now ss7. Pay 81 or SO a, month if you
like.
We are determined now to close out
everything The matter of value or cost
cuts no figure in this-we must attain
our ends. Our store will be wrecked
with the rest Of the building TO make
room for the most beautiful office build
ing here in the city-a proposition. ac-
cording 10 the latest plans, involving an
Investment Of over $4,000 900.
Remember the place, Pommer-Eiler
Music Company, CALIFORNIA; S biggest and
busiest and best piano dealers. 653 Mar
ket street, between the Palace Hotel and
the Examiner building.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
PHILIPPINE TARIFF RATE
SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION
Secretary Taft Confers With President
Roosevelt About Duties In the
Islands.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Secretary
Taft, who is engrossed just now with
matters pertaining to the Philippines.
had a conference to-day with the
President regarding questions relat-
ing to the archipelago. The Secre-
tary desires that the proposed reduc-
ton in the tariff on Philippine sugar
and tobacco should be provided for at
this session of Congress and he Is urg-
ing his views strongly with all men,
bers of Congress to whom he has op-
portunity to talk.
. Taft hopes to obtain rate on sugar
and tobacco imported from the Phil
ippines of 25 per cent of the regular
Dingley rate. He intimated to-day
that negotiations had been initiated
looking to a possible compromise on
a Philippine tariff rate. but it was too
early to predict what the result of the
notifications might be-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
Special D4s1asoh to TIE Gall

SAN JOSE, Dec. 2e.-There is no fall
ink on IN the interest or attendance at
she meetings held in connection with
she California Teachers Association
The teachers gathered early this morn
ing 70 enjoy the sessions OF the Ele-
rnentary School Association and the
High School Teachers Association
The teachers were taken on excur-
sions this afternoon over the Inter
urban Electric Railway 10 Saratoga
Los Gstos. Congress Springs and
Campbell and over the Alum Rock
Railway 10 Alum Rock Park and the
ostrich farm. They had a delightful
time and when they returned this even
ing they were loud in their praises OF
the hospitality extended A lecture by
Jacob RHs on The Battle With the
Slunn". at the Victory Theater this
evening drew a large and appreciative
audience.
Friday, the last day OF the conven-
ton. VIII be a busy one, as there is
much important business TO come be-
fore the session OF the California
Teachers Association In the evening
Riis viii deliver another lecture.
The Elementary School Association
convened this morning with George S.
Wells. the president. in the chair. Elec-
ton OF officers for the ensuing year
was taken Up, and resulted as follows:
President, DR.. Milton Z. Blanchard,
san Francisco; vice president, Miss NJ
T. Sherman, Oakland; secretary-treas-
nrer. Miss Lois Peckham, San Fran
cisco.
The matter Of adopting a new con-
stituriOn for the association came up
and Dr.. Blanchard. chairman OF the
committee, reported The new consti-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS,

Among those in attendance who are
taking an active and prominent part in
the deliberations Of the convention are
DIR. Margaret z. Schallenberger and
George s. Wells. Their opinions on
matters pertaining to educational ad-
vancement are eagerly sought by their
fellow delegates.
The executive committee of the Cali
tornla Teachers Association met this
afternoon. The accounts of the asso-
citation were audited and other matters
considered, which will be embodied in
a report tomorrow.
A meeting of the Alumni Of the Uni
versity Of California was also held
There was a small attendance, owing
TO the fact that many of the teachers
had gone on the pleasure trips.
An immense audience greeted Jacob
Riis at the Victory Theater this even
ing. A piano solo was rendered by
Warren Allen and Charles Trowbridge
gave a tenor solo. The subject of Riis'
address was The Battle With the
Slums." He depicted life in the slums
Of New York City and told of the strug-
gle to bring about a better condition
of affairs among the poorer people and
the cleaning up of tenements
Interest centers in the meeting of the
association tomorrow afternoon. when
reports of the council of education and
committees are TO be made and resolu-
ticns introduced.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
OF INTEREST TO PEOPLE
OF THE PACIFIC COAST
Four New Postmasters In California
Appointed-Teacher in Indian
School Named.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-The
Postoffice Department announces the
appointment as postmaster of Sam
uel P. Marshall at Oak Run; August
w. Filter, Fall River Mills, Shasta
County; j. c. Rocher, independence,
Inyo County; John P. Day, Sherman,
Los Angels County.
Miss Clara ]. Whitehead Of Rolling
Prairie has been appointed teacher at
the Indian school at Riverside, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
Canfornians in Washington

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-The fol-
lowing Californians are registered at
the Hotel Raleigh: L. NJ. Fletcher Of
San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Ban
ming, Mrs. Lucy Banning and W. ].
Vail. wife and children of Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

PARIS, Dec 2o.-United States Senator VII
liam A Clark OF Montana, with his wife and
child will sail for New York board the
North German Lloyd steamship Kronprinz VIII
helm On January 4 and will take up their
residence in Washington, D. c. Mrs Clark
has lived several years in Paris.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
Illegal to Sell Transfers.

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-Justice
Olmsted handed down an opinion in
the Court of Special Sessions holding
that the law against the selling or
giving away of street railway transfers
is constitutional.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES.
Beautiful Festival at Pasadena jan
nary 2, 1905.

The sixth annual tournament Of roses will
take place at Pasadena January ?. 1905. The
floral parade will be a magnificent one. and
the programme includes Roman chariot races
and many unique features. Seventeen hun
dred dollars in prizes win be given away. and
a Joyous time is assured for all visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

CITY PRISON OFFICIALS CHANGED
Chief Whitman issued an order yesterday trans
ferring Sergeant Richard Bidwin from the
charge OF the City Prison TO desk sergeant.
and Desk Sergeant Thomas L TObin 10 charge
OF the prison
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

tuition changes the name to the Ele-
mentary School Teachers Association
Of California and states that it shall
meet in regular session with the Cali
fornia Teachers Association; its object
is to promote the interests of elemen-
tary education in the State. Any per-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT.-W
liam Bristol was arrested yesterday for mis-
demeanor embezzlement- He employed as
collector by Hale Brothers and on Saturday
got for collection a bill for s24 75. He did not
return 70 the store. II is alleged he collected
the money and appropriated II.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

Few BranNew Kmbas Decke HazeOns Testers and Numer
Other HghGrade Makes Slightly Used KnabeS and Kim
balls Stenwys and One Decker at Less Than Half Real
Values Everything Must Go Now Note Prices Good Square
:; Pianos and for the Remaining Few Organs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

SAN JOSE. Dec. 29.-Lee Look. who mur-
dered Lee Wing four years ago. and who re-
Gently sentenced by Judge TIttle for the
third time to be hanged. taken to San
Quentin TO day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
GREAT REMOVAL SALE
AT P0MMER- -EILERS
STILL In PROGRESS
Many the Makes and Choicest Styles Of Pianos and
Organs Still Left to Choose From

Regular s4OO Styles Now s2 $3.50 Styles s21S Others Also
New and Warranted for S1S6 and Down to 1923
All on Easy Payments.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
DISCUSS TENURE OF OFFICE.

OlSCOSS TENURE OF OEF1CE.
A discussion ensued, in which OBJ
lection was raised to its adoption on
the ground that it would tend to sep
arate the Elementary Association from
the California Teachers Association.
1t was finally decided to submit a draft
of the constitution to the executive
committee for further consideration.
The regular programme was then
taken up. Charles Hildesley of this
city rendered a vocal solo, Loves Sor-
row." and Mrs Ella 3. Mcdowell fol-
lowed with the solos, "A Red Rose
and ''Slumber Song" AS an encore she
gave Ben Bolt"
Professor Snedden gave an address
on The Possibilities of Scope and
Method as Suggested by the New State
per and was greatly enjoyed by the
teachers.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting of the High School Teachers
Association, which was presided over
by DR.. Scott of San Francisco.
The first paper read was one by E.
NJ Cox of the Santa. Rosa High School
on Tenure Of Office" He was opposed
to legislating a teacher either in or out
of Office. The present system of all DO
sitions being declared legally vacant at
the close of the school year was de-
clared TO be vicious. He said a teacher
should be employed just as long as his
or her employment serves the best in
terests of the school.
a general discussion of the paper fol-
lowed, in which the opinion was ex-
pressed that the question of tenure was
even more urgent than the salary ques-
tion.
Professional Ethics" was the sub
ject of a paper by ]. c. Christensen of
the Point Arena High School 1t urged
teachers to work toward attaining a
higher code of ethics in their profes-
sion and was full of instructive matter
TO the teachers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30

son interested in elementary education
may become a member on the payment
Of % cents per annum or 81 so for life
membership. The officers are to be
those elected to-day, with an executive
committee consisting of four members
and the three officarS
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-30
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.

An excellent paper on School Activi-
ties" was read by ]. H. Pond of the
Oakland High School, and Perry T.
Thompson of the Lowell High School
read a paper on The Management of
Athletics
The County Board of Education Or
ganization elected P. NJ. Fisher presi-
dent and A. A. Bailey vice president
and secretary. The California Teach
ers' Association will be asked to give
the organization a place in the next
annual programme.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved. That We favor the present netbod
OF certihcating high school teachers with GER
tain notifications, to wit: That the list OF
accredited institutions shall be largely in
creased that each special high school ere
Dental shall specifically state the oualf6co
! the end that the county board of Education
may be enabled 70 comply with the constitu-
ton in issuing certificates
Resolved, That we believe the public interes,
would be best served by restoring TO county
! and city boards the power to adopt suuple.
Tnertal books since these bodies are directed
! by law to prepare the local courses of study.
Resolved. That the power of county boards
I IL the granting of special certificates be ex-
tended for the public interest rather than be
/ curtailed. "e
Resolved. That II is the sense of this boav
/ that the constitution Of the State Association
! should be amended as to make the chair
man OF this section a member Of the genera
executive committee.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-10
For Co. Commissioner,
Joseph Griese.

1hls nomination was another sur
prise IN the convention, except to
the few VINO were posted Mr..
Staab has been a good, faithful
commissioner, but DUNG Griese's
former 6 year term he was liked
hv every body, straight as a die.
attentive to his work and had the
faculty of getting things tor his
district, and he has continually re-
fused TO be a candidate but they
insisted ann he finally accepted.
And his nomination has pleased
the taxpayers all over the county,
seemed pleased at the news of his
nomination. He has carefully &
successfully run his farm down
there, 0nd The Germans 6 Rus
SLAMS know he VIII look after their
interests the same way. He will
be elected by q big majority &
the Republican convention to day
should endorse him, as they did
before, and show they want that
kind Of a county & district officer.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-10
ROAD NOTICE.

State of K ansas Ellis county, IS.
10 whom it may concern:
In pursuance of an order made by
the Board of county commissioners in
regular session on the End day of Aug
1904, notice is hereby given that:
j. f.. Mock & others,
Househoiders Of said county, resid
ng in the vicinity where it is proposed
to lay out and establish the road be-
low mentioned, have presented to said
Board their certain petition, praying
the laying out of a public road, as
follows:
Commencing at the foot of tie hill
about 10 rods northwest of the half sec
ton corner between sections 10 g. 10,
township Il, range Il, thence running
east on the south side of the river as
near the section line as practicable to
the southeast corner of section 10, town
IL, range H.; thence east on section line
between II q Ia until it connects with
the road running east.
And that Alex. Schueller, RAYMOND
Staab and VIM. Grabbe viewers duly
appointed, will meet at the place of be
ginning of said road on the 18th day of
Sept 1904 at 10 a M and proceed to
view. said road and give all parties a
hearing.
Witness my hand and seal of said
county affixed at my Office in said Ellis
county this End day of Aug, 1904,
(LsJ NJ. P. Dinges, Co. clerk,
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-10

The Democratic county conven
ton met last Saturday and was
well attended. B Nj Drelling was
chairman with John Mcmahon as
secretary, Joe Griese and Siivers
of Ellis as tellers. Usual com
mites were appointed 6 reported.
For treasurer, J M Shaefer,
For sheriff Fred Miller,
For representative II w Oshant
For district clerk Pete Smith
were nominated by reclamation
For Register OF Deeds VIM Cox
Peter Roth and Miles MuIroy
were named, Joe Rupp pulling of,
and Roth was elected on the LIST
ballot Roth 81
Cox of Ellis IS, Mulroy 8
For County clerk Jacob Bis
sing and Nj P Dinges were named.
Some one had stolen Blsslng's tick
cts, the convention refused i've
minutes to write tickets, Dlnges
scattering hl: tickets and the vote
was Dlngcs At. Kissing 13
it not being known until after the
vote that the tickets had been sto-
len, which disguised many.
Next came Co. Attorney and the
vote stood Geo. M Cox 80
Miles Mulroy Is Rathbone i
For Superintendent Alex Meier
withdrew IN neat speech and the
race showed Grabbe II
John Brumltt %
Next came Probate Judge, Joe
Rupp entering this race, the an
nouncement Of the name of little
Ben Arnold bringing forth wild
applause and the vote stood
Arnold 40 Rupp %
For surveyor Jnstus Walter
was presented. Father Mcclure
presented the name of Patsy j
Mccarthy. a civil engineer who
could do the surveying himself
AAO 10 NISItIHS III A0uu0SSoo, Out
the Office sought the man, the vote
was Mccarthy 81. Walter 25.
Next came Coroner and Or. Cat
udal was presented and could have
had the nomination by reclamation
but emphatically declined as his
extensive medical practice would
not permit Alex Lattigan was
presented but declined and DR..
Kidd given another term.
a county central committee was
then named.
Delegates of the End district
then met and unanimously chose
Jake Brnll for Commissioner.
Sd district delegates met and
commissioner Sta6b and ex com
missioner Joe Griese were named
and the vote stood Griese II
Staab 10
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-10
Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. go.
Proposed Amendment to the Con
stitution of the State of
Kansas, Relating to the
Election of State Printer.

Be It resolved by the Legislature of the
state OF Kansas, two-thirds of the members
elected to each house concurring therein:
SECTION 1. The following proposition
TO amend the constitution of the state of Kan
sas IS hereby submitted to the qualified elect
OTIS OF the,state for their approval or rejection.
Section of article IS, of the constitution to
be amended SO as to read as follows: "All
pubic printing shall be done by the state
printer who shall be elected by the people at
the electlonheld for state officers in Novem-
Der, 1906, and every two years thereafter, at
the elections held for state officers, and shall
hold his office for two years and until mis-
suecessorshall be elected and qualified"
SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submit
ted to the electors of this state at the general
election of Representatives to the Legislature
in the year A. D. 1904, for their approval or
rejection. The amendment hereby proposed
shall be designated on the official ballot: "An
amendment relating to the election of state
Prlnter" And shall be voted for or against.
as provided by law under state statutes.
SEC. ). This resolution shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publication
in the statute-book.
Passed the Senate February r.. 1909.
Passed the House February 10, 1904.
| hereby certify that the foregoing is true
and correct copy of original Senate concurren,
resolution No. 20, now on file in my office.
j. X. Burrow, Secretary of State.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-09-10
Homestead Contast Notice

Homestead Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior.
u s. Land Office,
Wakeeney, Kansas, No.
June z, 1904. 1886.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Jerry Y
Merlca, contestant, against Homestead
entry No 24793 made Feb, 10. 1900 tor
the E3Ne4 Sw4NE4 & nw4se4 of sec. rs
township 15south, range 20 west,
by Amanda johnson. contestee,
IN which 1t is alleged that claimant
has wholly abandoned said land fol-
more than six months last past and
left the state, and failed to maintain a
residence thereon; that such failures
were not by reason of service in the
Army or Navy of the United States.
Said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond,
and offer evidence touching said allie
cation at 10 O'Clock a m. on Sept. 9th
1904 before the Register & Receiver al
the U. S. Land Office in Wakeeney
kansas.
The said contestant having, in prop
er affidavit, filed June 6, 1904, set forth
facts which show that after due diligence
personal service of this notice can not
be made, it IS hereby ordered and di
rected that such notice be given by du,
and proper publication.
Otis L. Athelton, Receiver,
j, A. Nelson. ATTY in ISL Is