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The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05

rival here he will proceed to the coun-
try place Of friends and remain their
guest until he departs for the Orient
The new headquarters for the Divi-
sion Of the Pacific in the Grant build
ing will probably be ready for occupan-
cy by the middle of the month. General
Macarthur is trying to have them
placed in condition for occupancy by
that time. Yesterday a corps Of cleo
tricians was at work there and by to-
morrow the carpets and furniture will
be received.
The offices will comprise twenty
rooms. Uncle Sam allowed $500 for
the furnishings and insisted that BY
careful figuring on the part of Colonel
Patten and Major West this sum might
meet the requirements. The offices
when completed will be handsome,
spacious and airy.
The following officers will go from
their present quarters to the new
building: General Macarthur. Major
West, Major Winn. Colonel Jocelyn.
Colonel Andrews. Colonel Pratt. Ma
Jor Febtger, Major Birkhimer and
Private Ferdinand RoIIander, Twer,-
ty-seventh Company Coast Artillery.
who was injured in the streetcar ac-
cident last Sunday night. has been re-
moved to the General Hospital at the
Presidio. where he is resting quietly.
He has a deep cut on the back OF his
head and his left arm is in bad shape.
The muscles are torn and Wrenched
and the bones bruised He is greatly
distressed by the fact that his injuries
will prevent him from taking part in
the big fall athletic tournament at the
Presidio- He says he expected to
played on the Los Angeles baseball
team this winter.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
win Go Back to Whittier.

Charles Graham, an 11-year-old
boy, was captured on Fourth street
yesterday by Detectives Ragan and
O'Connell of the Southern station.
Graham escaped from Whittier. TAX
ing with him a pistol and two razors,
the property of Captain Moore, super
intendent of the school. Boarding the
brake beam of a northbound train, he
landed in San Francisco some days
ago.
With a small boy companion young
Graham halted a citizen on Pacific
street, but their effort at robbing was
unsuccessful.
The police located the Graham
boys lodgings at 80 Fourth street,
where they subsequently caught him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
ACCUSES FORMER CLERK
OF EMBEZZLING FUNDS
Walter McKellar Arrested on Com
plaint of w. Z. Fuller &
Company.


Walter Mcclellan, former confiden-
tial clerk for w. P. Fuller &
Co., dealers in paints and oils, Pine
and Front streets, was arrested yester-
day morning by Detective T. B. Glib
SON. A charge of felony embezzlement
VIII be made against him. 1t is al
legged that his accounts are short to the
extent of 1880.
Mcclellan is now % years of age and
had been in the employment of the
company for fifteen years. For some
years he had been confidential clerk
ana the firm placed the utmost con-
hdence in him. About a year ago Nc
kellar went East on a visit and got
married. He and his bride arrived
here three months ago and took up
their residence at COS Elizabeth street.
Prior TO his departure for the East
he resigned his position.
Recently a discovery was made that
Mckellar's accounts were not straight
and an investigation developed a
shortage of 1880. He had adopted a
system of tags to cover up his de-
fciencies.
McKellar was arrested at his home
by Detective Gibson. He could not ex-
plain what he had done with the
money. He said he did not drink.
neither did he gamble, but he spent
the money.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
Cost of Sweeping Machines.

L. F. Weaver, who testified at the
recent investigation of the Finance
Committee into the cost of street
sweeping machines that he had sold
machines to Gray Bros. for S2S5 EACH
sent communication yesterday to the
committee that he was in error when
he so testified. Weaver states that in
vestigation of his books shows that
the machines were sold to the firm for
$345 cash, with an extra charge of
$40 for a second broom.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
ANOTHER FRAUD ORDER
ISSUED BY OFFICIALS
Royal Mercantile Company Denied
Use of the Mails for Marketing
High Percentage Contracts.

fISn IcFCctlIdSc SOIllrdCtS.
The Royal Mercantile Company.
with Offices at S19 Market street, the
Columbian buil6 ng, was the subject of
a fraud order issued yesterday by the
United States Postmaster General de-
nying that company the use of the
mails.
l.. Peiser is president of the COM
pany and James A. Butler secretary.
Among the prominent stockholders
are NJ. Sidlowski. Kearny-street
tailor; E. A. Peiser, a brother of the
president, and James Cairns of the
Terminal Saloon. corner of Haight
and Stanyan streets. The company
started in business by giving con-
tracts to pay $3.50 for every $50 re-
ceived from it's patrons; then it
changed on tie basis of $3.50 for
every 500 paid in. . About two thou
sand contracts have been issued.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
Excursion tn WilIits

On Sunday. October 9. the California North
western Railway will run excursion to
Willis. Each ticket cold insures seat Time
OF departure from Tiburon Ferry foot of Mar
ket street, will be 1880 a. M. and from VIII
Its on the return 4 p. Train will not stop
in transit Fare for the round trip only So
Tickets now on sale at $50 Market street
Chronicle building, and Tiburon Ferry
After those who attend this excursion have
had their lunch in Willis a special train will
take all those desiring to go to the mills and
ponds of the Northwestern Redwood Company
and to the redWoods. o extra
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
For Ladies Only.

The Vacate Shoe Sale which has been
going on will SELL Thursday only 5000
pairs Of ladies' felt, fur top Juliets that
are worth 81 so for 45c a pair. These
are made of the finest felt in red. green.
blue and black; all sizes; not pair will
be sold before Thursday, and only one
pair to a customer; yet 45c will buy you
a pair at Vacate Shoe Sale, III Market
street, near Third. ]. Morris. disposer. .
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
schussIer Repeats Himself

Hermann Schussler yesterday af-
ternoon before United States Com
missioner Heacock repeated his state
ment made several weeks ago con-
corning the consumption of water in
san FRANCISCO for the past forty
years.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
Fake omcer Sentenced.

c. ]. Howell. convicted of falsely
personating an internal revenue Of
ficer, was sentenced yesterday by
United States District Judge de Ha-
ven to two years imprisonment in
the San Quentin penitentiary
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05

pToouCtS nave been on the market for fifty
years and their perfect purity and uniform
superiority have earned them the conf
denCe and favor of the public. 1t is to
benefit by the reputation won by the D.
Ghirardel1i Co. that these cheap limitations
are being sold. 1t is superf1uous to say
that they are not offered on their own
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05

No home is complete without Parker's Gin
ger Tonic. needed for every weakness.
Parker's Hair Balsam is life to the hair.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05

Burnett'S Extract of Vanilla Il the
standard everywhere. Sold by best grocers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05

The life counts for little that always
counts the cost.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
A Gross
Deception

merit, for they have none. There are grocer
handling these goods for the sake of larger prof
your interest to see that you are not made wi
unscrupulous tradesman'S greed
Insist the original Ground Chocolate Br
fast Cocoa manufactured BY D. GhrordsM
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
ADVERTISEMENTS.

business deception are offered the
public in the imitation of the chocolate
of D. Ghrarde original and genuine Ghrardeli
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05
CARPETS

1t isn't surprising that
people who appreciate lib
ersl economy in floor COW
erings of unusual excellence
are selecting heavily from
our display. The collection
includes the most attractive
patterns and colorings in
all the best weaves and
makes at prices lower than
any other store in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1904-10-05

Deliveries are planned to
your convenience. We send
purchases at once or during
holiday time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14
Mems S Shoes.

/ lot Mems Fine Shoes
including Douglas 81
styles; your choice while
they last at Sl.9S a pr.
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Jewellery
Bargains.

$50 Emblem Pins, in
Guiding Mason, Odd
Fellow. Maccabee, Red
Men and Woodmen and
worth from 25c to s2. 90
each; your choice at
one-half from marked
price. !:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14
P AUL KRE UGER DEAD
Aged Boer Patriot Succumbs to Pneumonia a
Exile Home in Switzerland This Morning.

Transvaal Republic, died here this
morning from pneumonia and super
vening heart weakness. The body
at Masonic hall last evening
which developed one of the pleas
ATTEST social functions ever given
by the lodge in this city. Be
sides a representative attendance
of the local membership there
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14
mer Clearance Sale!:
STRAW HATS.

To close Straw Hats offer the entire stock of 1904 styles
at one-haf off.
One lot Straw Hats slightly soled from handling 25 each
One lot Mems Caps worth up ST. your choice 10 EACH
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14

Clarens, Switzerland, July 14.-Paul
Kruger, former president Of the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14
Boys Clothing.
Wash Goods.

We don't intend to carry yard Of Wash Goods this
season. We have quite stock the has been
very favorable it's likely that will have three
months Of wash goods weather but going any
chances Wash Goods must go Take all you half the
regular price.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14

was present delegation of
twelve from the Cass Lake lodge.
There was a program of music
and recitations followed by dane
ing. Refreshments were served
and all who attended had a very
enjoyable time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14

will be taken to his old home in the
Transvaal if the British government
will permit.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-07-14
Mems
Light w eight
Clothing.

We have selected all Light
Weight Suits and Trousers in
our clothing stock and piled
them on the end of the table.
We do not intend to carry any
OF these over; your choice as
Go11awo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Mr. Edward otto. e27 De Soto street.

!; Mr., Edward Otto. e27 De Soto Street.
st. Paul. Mimi. writes: II cannot say
enough for Perunh. 1t has done great
work In my family, especially for my old
est boy We had doctored with three or
four different doctors and they did not
seem to do him any good. We gave up
B hopes or cure, and SO did they, but we
pulled him through on Peruna, He seems
perfectly WELL eats we'll and sleeps Well
I. 1t is IPcrlina that did It. We had several
doctors and they said they could do no
more for him.. so we tried Peruna as a
last resort, and that did the work. Since
them we keep 1t In the house all the time.
and no doctor Is required. When vel a
cold coming on we take few d&as of
Peruna, and the next day 1t Is gone. It has
done a wonderful work In my familylI
recommend 1t wherever l can.'--EdWard
Otto.
A. o. Harding. OF Prescott Ont, has
been presented with q 25-year Medal OF
Honor In Odd Fellowship, and Is also one
OF the leading druggists OF Prescott he
writes as follows: Ever since have been
handling Peruna, have had q fine trade.
Once a family buys q botte,1 am sure OF OF
selling them more and 1t never falls to
bring additional customers. have nothing
better for catarrh In all OF Its various
forms. II cures colds in a day or two re-
lieyes cramps Immediately, cures lunS'
troubles and the various stomach dis
orders ~ .G E5 9a 5a .35s5 aHp5l eia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
DAY
At WYTHEVILLE
(speclal to The Tlmes-Dispatch.)

Special to The TlmeS-DlSpatcl.)
WYTEEvILLE, VA. May 2S.-The me-
mortal services for the Confederate dead
held to-day in Wytheville were OF mora
than usual interest as the occasion wal
used by the Daughters OF the Conf der fta'
to present CROSSES Of honor to such OLD 1
veterans as could prove their right there
TO- substantial dinner was prepared
for the veterans and served at noon.
when the large crowd repaired to the Y
Opera House and were addressed by Judge
Samuel W.. Williams. the orator OF the
occasion.
After the presentation Of the crosses 'es'
., honor and the speaking. the line was
formed by the old veterans, preceded pyg
the band and followed by the Daughtersa
OF the Confectionery. IN carriages ana me
citizens generally and marched TO ne
cemetery the east end o. the t tSsI.
wreaths on the graves Of their departed
comrades. Ns3
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

Mr.. Peter c. Herr. Bluff
ton, O., writes: we take
the pleasure 10 write you that
our hve-year-old son is well.
It Is safe to say that he Is
cured. He took four bottles
II Peruna. We thank you very
much for your kindness and
advice" Mr.. Peter c. Herr.
Mr.. William d. Ward,
Dawson, Ga. writes: Last
December we had n little boy
four months old afflicted with
eczema. After trying various
prescriptions from doctors we
commenced using your Peru
ma. Before we did SO every
particle OF hair came out,
and his scalp was irritated. in
fact. he was sore from crown
OF head to soles of feet. At
ter we had given him two
bottles his hair came back.
and since then we have seen
no sign Of the eczema. We
give you this endorsement
without solicitation on your
part. end we will gladly an
Awer any inquiries from eff
fected parties In regard to
this matter. Your medicine
is everything you claim for
it."-Wm. d. Ward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
MANY REQUESTS to Repeat.

Tho cast In "Under the Laurels, the
pretty drama that recently made such
hit at Corcoran Hall, are beaiesed by
requests for repetition of the play for
many worthy causes. They have con-
scented to reproduce the play at Sort2t an
Hall on june 10th for the benefit OF the
Maln street Station Young Mems CHRIS
tian Association and yenable Street Bap-
fist Church..
They have among others invitations
from the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton at Clifton Forge and from parties
in Louisa to present the play at those
places, and the Indications are that at
least these two invitations will be ac-
cepted. The cast met last night at the
residence of Mrs Bickers, the directress
OF the play, and willingness was ex-
pressed to accept tho Louisa and Cliff
ton Forge invitations il satisfactory ar
rangement as to dates can be made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Briqllt's Disease and an !.
Diabetes News.
Pacific Coast Biscuit Co.,
r.. C. Pell, Manager,
San Francisco, April 2. 1901

4 Gdl pIaASAsSop SARAfN - NSN' 4
To parents Of children having Bright's
Disease:
! feel impeiled to write you my per-
sonal experience with this disease the
gravity OF which l feel strongly through
the death of my father some twenty
years ago from that trouble and the So
rious illness of my son nearly two SeaVS
ago. when he was pronounced by TWO
musicians to have Bright's Disease ~
its worst form. with recovery linposslpie'
His whole body was swollen WITH 'he IT,
dropsy. great difficulty IN breathing, ana
death at any moment would not nave sur
prised us. Medical science having peeh
exhausted we put him on me Fulton s.
treatment for Brlghtst Disease. IN SIN
months his recovery was complete, Phy-H
scans have five times since found MN
normal and without physical derect,
Hearing that the son OF a friend ian Az
torney) was dying of Brights Disease.
told him, and at last reports the boy
had recovered. Last year ME- Barueh'
New York firm doing hns'
mess with US. shocked us by his appear
ance. He said 1t was Brishts Disease,
and feared II was his last trip 70 cantor
MIA. / told him. too. OF my boys case,
Eight months later he called asain' !
hardly knew him. He sold he was nearly
we'll There are lives 10 be saved ana
II is my duty. as well as my pleasure.
to lay these facts before you,
Yours, etc,
r, G.. PEI4L,
The above refers TO the newly dlscov-
cred Fulton Compounds. the hrst cures
the world has ever seen for Brishfs pis-
ease and Diabetes. we are the so's
agents. Ask for pamphlet Owens end
Minor Drug Co, Richmond VA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29

Mrs. John IIolllngsworth. Prescott
Ont, Can. writes: Il am pleased to tes-
tify to the value OF Peruna as a house
hold remedy My husband has used It for
colds and have, found 1t very beneficial
for indigestion. ! find 1t especially valu-
able for my children. My two daughters,
seven and nine years old. have taken It
for colds. as II cures ina day or. two
They have been cured in an hour from
cramps and colo, and whenever they
have felt badly, nervous or irritable, or
have lost their appetite or sleep a dose
or two OF Peruna would invariably cure.
them, o--.SIrs. John Hollingsworth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Iege, will address the graduates on "Th
Art or Idling."
DGE EPEs PARALYzED.

Judge B. j. Epes. Commemorative at
torney of Dinwidd.e county. was stricken
with paralysis yesterday, and his condi-
ton is quite serious. One side Is en-
t.rely affected Judge Epes Is about
seventy years OF age, ard on this ac-
count. there is much fear of serious re-
suits.
John Miles. negro, who says he came
To Petersburg from Norfolk. confesses to
making a business of stealing chickens.
He Will have hearing in the Mayors
Court Monday.
Dr.. Broughton will preach to men only
at west End Baptist Church Tomorrow
at 3 o'clock. Large crowds attend each
service, and the meetings are growing
in interest.
Mr.. John w. Bradbury. who was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
GENERAL DAVIS NOW.
Brother Of Dr.. H. w. Davis, Of
This City. Receives Commission

DIR. H. Wythe Davis. Of this city is In
receipt Of a letter from his. brother. Col.
Writ Davis, announcing that the latter
has Just been commissioned Brlgadier-
General u. S.,yA,. retired.
General Davis is q native Of Richmond.
Besides DR.. Davis, he has three other
sbrothers--B. r., John r., and p. S. Davis.
who live in West Virginia.
General Davlss promotion comes after
four decades Of active military service.
In this country, Cuba, and tho Philippines
md is n pleasing recognition OF years OF
gallantry and Of honorable wounds. lie
enlisted in 1850 and continued to serve
his country until placed on the retired
list by limitation about. q year ago.
The career OF General Davis has been
a most interesting one, and When one re-
calls the fact that he enlisted as pri-
yate, his promotion seems remarkable,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Distressing Stomach Disease

Quickly cured to stay cured by tho mas
terly power OF Drake's Palmetto Wine:
,nalady' because this remarkable remedy
cures absolutely every form OF stomach
trouble, It is a cure for the whole world
as well as a regulator OF the Kidneys and
liver, .l
Only one dose day. and cure begins
with the tirst dose. NO matter how long
certain Of a cure with one small dose a
day OF brakes. Palmetto Wine. and to
convince you OF this fact we Offer free
paper. Trial bottles will be given out at
the following place to every person who
desires to make q thorough test OF this
splendid tonic Palmetto remedy;
Owens s. Minor Drug Co.. No, 1907
Est Main Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
DROPPED A PROFESSOR
BECAUSE OF BAD ENGLISH
lspecial to The Times Dlspatch.l

RALEIGH. N. c.. May 2S.--The Board
of Trustees made an order last night
dropping Prof. Weihe, professor OF cleo
trcal engineering, from the faculty OF the
Agricultural and Mechanical College, es-
psclally for the reason that number OF
tho students under him petitloned for his
removal, because they could not under
stand his broken English. He Is Ger
man,
The budget for the Agricultural and
Mechanical College for the coming year
is $4,000 The board has received, but
not yrt formally adopted. plans prapered
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Wedding Cards.

! I4A-WRENC EylLLE, Va. May 2s.-
Cards have been Issued announcing che
following marriages:
Miss Sarah Stewart Purdy, daughter Of
Mr. William s. Purdy, one Of tho most
prominent farmers of this county, to Mr..
Robert d. Powell, son of DR.. II. s. Pow
eli. The ceremony will be performed at
the home of the bride, near White Plalns'
on the morning of the 18th of June
Miss Grace Short to Mr.. Joseph Jeter
Pond, at the Baptist Church. In Law
rencevllle. Tuesday, the 1ith Of June, at
1:15 T. Nj. gs{ #tff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
The CEN
HOSPITAL
Board Authorizes Advertising
for Bids for Three New
Buildings.
DR.. BRONX is PROMOTED
Governor Cameron Notifies Con
gresham southall That He
Will Speak in Powhatan.

Especial to Tho Tlmes-Dlspatch)
PETERSBURG. VA, May 2s..-The spe-
cial board OF the Central State Hospital
has elected DR.. o. C.. Bronx, first as
slstant physician to succeed DR.. Hugh
G. Henry. who recently resigned. Dr..
Bronx was third assistant physician and
his appointment as first assistant Is due
to the efficient work he has done since
he has been connected with the institu-
ton.
The board authorized DR., Drewry. the
superintendent. and Mr.. Robert Gillian
TO advertise for bids for the erection OF
three buildings at the hospital two to
accommodate thlrty-flve patients each,
and the other for use as chapel and
amusement hall combined. TIC board
has already purchased tents IN which
consumptive patients will be kept during
the summer months. They have proved
such a SUCCESS and such comfortable
. quarters for both patients and atten-
dants that the board determined to pur-
chase an additional number OF tents, IN
which about forty patients Will be placed
TIL the new buildings have been COM
pleted.
CAMERON ON STUMP.
Much Interest is being taken In tho
appointment OF Ex-Governor Cameron to
speak at Powhatan Courthouse June
eth Colonel Cameron has notified his
opponent. Mr.. r. q, Southall. to that
effect, and he Is expected to be present
when the FIRST joint discussion of the
canvass will occur, Colonel Cameron IS
actively at work, and assurances OF sup
4 port are coming to him from all parts
Yof the district. Mr., Robert Gillian
stated at the Democratic convention In
this city last night that the vote IN
Petersburg will doubtless be unanimous
for Cameron.
The baccalaureate sermon, beginning
the commencement exercises of the
Southern Female College. will be preRch-
ed at Washington Street Church to-mor-
row by the Rev. DR.. Tudor, of Rich.
mond. The art exhibit of the college
will be held at the Y. M, G. A. Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock and the
gymnasium class will give an exhibition
In the new gymnasium OF the association
at II o'clock. A concert and elocution
recital will he given In tho X, NJ. @, A..
auditorium Monday evening by the music
and elocution pupils OF the college.
Tuesday morning. The piano recital will
be held Tuesday evening. President r..
p. Blackwell. Of Randolph-M Macon Col
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Art Exhibit to Continue.

Tho Art Exhibit Will be continued to-
morrow and Tuesday, Tomorrow even
ing Mrs. George Bon. Johnston VIII pc
present and Tuesday evening Mrs -
Tavlor Ellyson will take her place.
water color by Mr., Fred, Ballard VIII
liams was sold yesterday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-29
Golden Wedding,

(speclal to The Times Dispatch3 Z
WiNSTON'- SALEM, N, O.. May ~
ME- and Mr.,. l.. 1 Hine, two OF Forsyth
coupty's les.dng citizens celebrated ther
golden weIding at Old Town to-day, The
aged couple were the recipients OF many
handsome and useful presents,