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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Dinner in Honor Of Bryan.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 18.-Five hun.
dred tickets have been issued for the
dollar dinner to be given Monday
night in honor of w. j. Bryan. The
speakers comprise many of the lead
ing Democrats OF the state. The state
ment of Mr.. Bryan's address has not
been announced.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Jan. 16.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, ss.7O@5.00; common to
fair, $3.25@3.65, good to choice COWS
and heifers, s2.7o@3.25; veals, $4,000
4.50. Hogs-S4.05@4.85. Sheep-Good
to choice yearling wethers, $4.35@
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
NAVIGATION SUSPENDED.

Towns Along the Ohio River Short Of
Provisions.
Cincinnati, Jan. 18.-Navigation Of
the Ohio and tributaries has been sus-
pended for almost six weeks and.
many river towns without railways
that depend on the boats for mail,
groceries, fuel and almost everything
are suffering from real inconvenience.
There is only a supply of coal avail
able at Cincinnati, for two weeks and
colder weather now prevails. The
Ohio river was never frozen over for
SO long a period before. This is due
to the low stage of water.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
TRAIN wREcKERs FolLED.

Piled DISTINCTIONS on Track Of Louis
willie and Nashville Road.
Pensacola. Fla, Jan. 18.-Robbers
attempted to wreck a passenger train
on the Louisville and Nashville rail
way last night at Mulat. Crqss ties
and other Instructions were piled on
the track, but the attempt was dis
covered by a section hand before the
arrival Of the train.
Sheriff Van Pelt and a deputy with
bloodhounds left here On a special
train to capture the wreckers.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Jan. 16.-Wheat-In store
No. 1 hard. SIC; No. / Northern, 851Ac;
No. 2 Northern, Sac. To arrive-No. /
hard, SIC; No. / Northern, 85kc; No.
2 Northern, $50; May, SIC; July, S6Ac.
$1.O2A; May, $1.O5A; July, $1.06M.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Firemen Rescue lmperi,Ied Comrades

Firemen Rescue lmperiiIed Comrades.
Chicago, Jan. 18.-Fire in the Chi
cago Consolidated Milling and Malt
ing company plant Sunday caused a
loss of SIS. 600, fully insured. Eight
fremen lost their way in the smoke
filling the top of a big malt kiln. Two
Of them were unconscious and the rest
about to succumb when other firemen
cut a hole through the roof and res
cued them.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago. Jan. 16.-Wheat - May,
$3.50: July, S2A@ s2Mc; Sept, 1890.
Corn-Jan., 45Ac; May, 1915 @49Ac;
July, 47A @47Mc; Sept, 47hc. Oats
Jan, 3S%c; May, k@41%c; July,
373k @37kc; Sept. 33kc. Pork-Jan.,
1920; May, s13.15. Fax-Cash,
Northwestern, $1.O5; Southwestern,
sshc: Jan. 9Shc; May. $1.0Sh. But
ter-Creameries, 15@21c; diaries, Is
Q'19c. Eggs - 24@26hc. Poultry
Turkeys. lie; chickens. 10hc; springs.
10hc.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Hobson's Mother Dead.

Boulder, Colo, Jan. 18.-The mother
Of Richmond P. Hobson died at the
home of Shirley Davis Sunday after a
long illness from dyspepsia. Her son
was with her when she died and will
leave with the remains today for
Greensboro, Ala, where they will be
inferred.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
REYES CHANGES HIS PLANS.

Colombian Envoy Does Not Know
When He Will Sail for Home.
New York, Jan. 18.-General Rafael
Reyes, Colombia's special envoy to the
United States, did not sail Saturday
on the steamer Allegheny for Carta-
gena, as he had said he would. When
seen Sunday at the Hoffman House,
General Reyes said:
81 decided not to sail o do I know
sust when I shall start"
He refused to give his reason for
changing his plans.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Another Body Found.

Port Angeles, Wash. Jan. 1S.-The
body Of a man supposed to be w. E..
Rocklidge of Tacoma was found on
the beach Sunday. On the body was
l.. life preserver bearing the name
Clallam, proving that the dead man
was q victim t the disaster.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
His Destiny.

Mrs. Kidder (worriedly)-I really
don't know what to make Of Robbie.
Nothing eve pleases him but making
some one else miserable. He is forever
finding fault and snarling-
Mr.. Kidder (cheerfully)-By George!
Well make an evangelist of that boy!-
Puck.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
MARKET
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Jan. 16.-Wheat-May,
ssc; July, s7A @87Ac; Sept, 7sAc.
On track-No. 1 hard, 88Ac; No. /
Northern, 87Ac; No. 2 Northern. san
@S4Ac; No. 3 Northern, 75@79c.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Minnesotan for Commercial Agent.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-James W.
Davidson, a native of Minnesota, at
present consul at Tamsui, on the ISL
and of Formosa, will be sent to Dalny
in the capacity of a commercial agent.
It is understood he is to have a row.
ing commission, with Dalny as his
base, travelling to and fro on the Man
churian railroad according to the
needs of commercial interests.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Rather Airy.

"She seems to be rapt in thought" he
said, referring to the lady with the
beautiful neck and shoulders.
"Yes," his fair companion replied.
Shouldn't you think it would be rather
chilly to be wrapped in nothing but
thought above the waist line?'-Chi-
cage Record-Herald.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
A Chanre OF Moment.

'I've got my eye IN a girl who has a
million dollars in her own name."
"WellY"
"Well, l was wondering if I should
get her to change her name if any Of
her change would be in my name."-
Philadelphia Press.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Especta1ly Painful There.

Mrs. Gaddie-Mrs. De Trop wasn't in
vited to Mrs. Swellman's tea at all, but
she came. When she entered the room
the silence was positively painful.
Mr.. Enthusiastically. Silence is al
ways painful among
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Like Papa.

"What is a pantomime, mammaY'
asked little Robbie. +
"Why, a pantomime is a place in
which no one speaks" replied the par
ent. M
II shouldn't think a piece would be
very interesting without any women in
It," was the reply Of the lad.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Away. out of his class.

"Do you play pool well?"
"No, l play poorly"
"'That's what every one always an
swers, and then they always beat me-.
Town Topics.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
BIG TRACT FOR MINNESOTA.
State Gets 1s,s43 Acres in the Duluth
District.

Washington, Jan. 18.- Secretary
Hitchcock of the interior department
has ordered patented to the state Of
Minnesota 13,843 acres Of land in the
Duluth district, on account of the
swamp land grant.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
Not Fresh.

"Despite her age she is still a peach"
"Yes; Of the canned variety."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-19
The Real Thing.

"But, Pat, are you sure you love
herr"
"Shure. is it? Be hivins, OF can't
Shape dr'amin' about her."-Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-30

81 in stamps with 2 lbs of Walnuts
or Mixed Nuts, per h.. 15c.
81 in stamps with / dozen nice,
large Oranges, 25c,
50 in stamps with | can Corn, /
can Peas, 1 can Tomatoes, all for 35c.
So in stamps with 6 cans of best
Tomatoes for $50.
81 in stamps with l ID. of our best
Tea, any flavor, per ID. 5Sc.
50 in stamps with 2 lbs best Amer
can Mixed Candy, lie.
81 in stamps with l dozen Lemons
1Gc.
So in stamps with 1 can. best String
Beans, ! package Corn Starch, ! ID
best Cocoanut, all for BIC.
So in stamps with 3 cans best Peas.
3 can best Corn, all for G9c.
SO in stamps with ! ID of our fancy
Tea, SOC.
81 in stamps with . lbs of Choco-
late Cream Drops, per Id, 15c.
81 in stamps with , lbs best Evap-
GRATED Peaches, per ID, 13c.
So in stamps with / can Boston
Baked Beans. / package Raisins, |
box Fariha, all for 34c.
81 in stamps with 4 ID best Tea.
= lbs Sugar, ] package Dates, l
package Thyme, all for 56c-
IS in stamps Will, | ID OF onr best
Mocha and Java Coffee, per ID, zoe.
81 in stamps with , lbs of best
Figs, per ID, 12c.
81 in stamps wi Il = lbs nice large,
new Apricots, per ID, he.
So in stamps with / can of Milk, /
box Tapioca. | bottle Sauce, all for
29c.
So in stamps with / lib Of Coffee, |
bottle Vanilla. ! bottle Of Onions, /
a Potted Ham, all for SIC.
So in stamps with 2 cans Of Toma-
toes, ] can Peaches, ! can String
Beans, | can Pears, all for &c.
81 in stamps with 2 lbs best Cali
fornia Prunes, per lb, loo.
81 in stamps with ? quarts Of best
Cranberrics, per quart Zoe.
SO in stamps with l at. dried Peas,
| a OIL Sardincs, | bottle Pickles,
all for 33c.
So in stamps with | packagedried
Apples, l box of Candles, l packa2ei
Power. l box Silver Polish, VI can
Potted Tongue. all for 47c,
81 IN stamps with ! package Buck
wheat Flour, per package. 12c.
81 10 stamps with a large cake
CASTLE Soap, for 25c.
So in stamps with a fancy box
Toilet Soap, per box, 25c,
81 in stamps with 2 jars best
Syrup, jar 10c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-30

SIS in stamps with the following
order
II ct best Apples ...,., 90
Il at yellow or red Onions, .12
can red Beets .... 10
stalks Table CELERY =. .1g
ID Calf. Evap. Peaches 20
} cans Peas............. 80
can Corned Beef. rs
jar Smoked Beef ...... 10
ID best Coffee ........ ID
II Id can best Tea. 49,. 30
box Goldfish j. ........ 10
can best Beans 80. liz
20 Stamps free. All for z. 10
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-30
OF LOCAL EVENTS
OECEMsEa

Dec. .80-BOrrofest j Dana.
Dec. 3O-Masqnerade Ball, Wood.
choppers; Wilder Hall.
Dec. 31-Cake, Sale, Grace Lutheran
church.
jan. 2-Bail Hebrew Progressive
Association, Braga Hall.
Jan. 7-Masquerade bali, Singing So
ciety vorwaefts, LOSERS
Grove.
Jan. g. Christmas entertainment,
Braga Society, Bragg Hall.
Jan. 10-Elks' Minstrel Show, Will
ner Hall.
Jan. 1~0-Lecture. art Treasures in
Rome" DR.. r. d. Grant.
illustrated High School
A~uditorium Teachers Course
Jan. l3-Ball, Delta Baseball Club
Bragg Hall.
Jan. 16-Banquet. Christian Endeavor
Society, First Presbyterian
church.
Jan. 17-Annual masquerade ball,
Original Hebrew Ladies'
Benevolent Society, Wilder
Hall.
Jan. 19--Concert, auspices High
School Alumni Association,
+ High School auditorium.
Jan. 19-Masquerade ball, yergnue
gunRs CluS. Braga Hall.
Jan. S6-Lecture, age Of u~hivalry,"
Hon.ND. p. HAlsey; High
School Auditorium; leach.
ers' Association Course.
Jan. 26 Second Annual Ball, Young
Ladies' Social Circle, Wilder
Hall.
Jan. 27-Annual Ball Raritan Yacht
Club, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 2-Concert. Lyric Mandolin
Club, Wilder Hall.
Feb. Masquerade Ball, Thor
Lodge, Danish Brotherhood,
Washington Hali.
Feb. 3-Masquerade Ball, Thor Lodge
No. 6 Danish Brotherhood,
Washington Hall.
Feb. S-Annual Masquerade Ball,
Congregation Beth Nor
decai. Braga Hall.
Feb. 1i-Annual Banquet, Chamber Of
Commerce, Wilder Haif.
Feb. 12-Privats reception, Braga
Hall.
Feb. 1~6-1ectura lin the Fcotsters
OF Washington, illustrared;
High School Auditorium !;
9. W.. Broomall; Teachers
Course.
Feb. 15-Ball, Daughters Of Pocahon-
tas, Braga Hall.
Feb. 2l-Ball Washin Rtpn Hose Com
pany, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 21-Brage's Masquerade, Bragg
Hall.
Feb. 22-westminster Cadets, Bragg
Hall. :
April 24-Annusl Ball, =. Mcclellan
fTose Company. Wilder Hall.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-06
True to His Friends.

An answer to an advertisement for q
thool assistant capable OF teaching the
l~assics as tar az Homer md Virgil"
lakcs one of the best stores n the Dean
{ Brlstol's recent book, odds and Ends"
sir" tio answer ran, with reference
% the advertisement III the Times re-
.pc,tlne IA uvhool assistant, | beg to state
that | shout! be- happy to I'LL that sltua-
ton, hut ass nust Of my friends reside IN
London. AMI lot knowing how far Homer
and Nirrii - rom town, ! beg TO state
tina, : should not Ike to engage 20 teach
'hc clis-irs farther than iiammcrrnth or
Iui.ham Green, or at the very utmost
distance, farther than Brcntiord."
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-06
SOAKED IN COFFEE
Until Too Stiff to Bend Over.

"Nlicn ! drank coffee ] often had sick
headaches, nervousness and biliousncsg
much Of the time but about z years
ago | went to visit a friend and got
In the habit Of drinking Postum.
Il have never touched coffee since
and the result has been that ! have
Been entirely cured OF all my stomach
and nervous trouble.
My mother was just the same way.
We All drink Postum now and have
never had any coffee in the hOuGe for
z years and We are all well.
- naiGhbOr OF mine, a great coffee
drinkcr, was troubled with pains in her
side for years and was IN invalid. She
was not able to do her work and could
not even mend clothes or do anything
at all where she would haYc to bend
forward. II she tried 20 do IA little
hard work she would get such pains
that she would have 10 lie down for
the rest Of the day.
II persuaded her at last to stop
drinking coffee and try Postum Food
Coffee and she did so and she has used
Postum ever since, the result has
been that she can now do her work,
can sit for a whole day and mend an /!
can sew on the machine and she never
feels the least bit Of pain in her eide
in fact she has got well and 1t shows
coffee was the cause Of the whole
trouble.
Il could also tell you about several
other neiphbOrs who have been cured
by quitting coffee and using Postum
In It's place" Name given by Postum
Co. Bottle Creek. Mica,
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book, "The Read 10 Melville"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-06
THE DREAMER.
by JOHN WICKLIFFE GRAY.

Shrek, as it whirled snow under the
caves and in the corners OF the big bay
window. II laid an icy grasp on the
frames and shook them angrily. en-
NiOusly. because ii could not enter and
destroy the scene Of comfort within.
She was a jewel of a landlady who
would keep the fire burning for him SO
long, Herbert ISusod. ITO keep the
chill out" Mrs, Williams Lad told him
once, and his words Of thanks did no:
fully convey his gratitude for her
uothcring him.
He lighted his redolent briarwood
pipe, pulled the big lcathorn chair be-
'ure the fender, leaned back in its
depths and the luxurious folds of his
lounging robe. His feet pcrched On
the fender, for the fifth time since tho
Office closed that afternoon, he pulled
cut IA dainty little blue linen envelope.
lie read his own uamc and address
two or three times before he o out
the sheets within.
Round and firm, and just like Mil
Grcd,' he unused.
He spread ou, tho sheets On his knee
and read:
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glorious time trying to forget ia" snow
and ice up north. The weather is per-
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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-06
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, Itcuros painful, swollen,
tmdrtIug, sweating feet Mutoo new shoes
easy. SpldbyaII Druggists ard Shoe Stores.
Duuta'copt any suusiI'ut" Sample FREE.
Address a. $. Olmstcd, Lc Roy -. Y,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-05-06
A BOYS Story,

Gross Roads, Warren Co., Tenn, May
2nd. OIhia Young, the eleven yoar-old
son OF MIR. Lester Young, {. tins place,
la, never been "A strong boy for almost
from his birth. He has suffered more or
less with "A distressing Kidney Complaint.
Recently, however, he has appeared to he
growing stronger and better TN. indeed,
to day he Is a splendid looking hearty lad.
lie il a bright and very intelligent boy
and speaks OF his former illness III tina
way:
Il have been bothered with Kidney
Trouble nearly all my lie. ! was grad
ually growing worse and at lart 1t got 80
bad that ! had to get ~, three or four
times every night. ] commenced TO use
a medicine called Dodd's kldncy Pills and
in "A short time | was better. Now ! can
sleep all night without Potnnp NJ and !
feet well all the time. Dpdd'- Kidney
pIlls are a good remedy. AVID | can't help
but speak a good word for them"
Harris ."NNas tina, Your sister | saw
with yuu yesterday a~l'ornoor:' BARLOW
she wasn't when yuu saw us. 1t was
later IA the evening when ,hc became my
sister. Boston Transcript
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
TONOPAH Nine.
PARTICULARLY PLEASING
PROGRAMME Is ARRANGED
Beautiful Office Of Tenebrae VIII Be
Rendered This Evening at Old
ST. Mary's Church.

A particularly fine musical pro-
gramme has been arranged for SER
vices in old st. Mary's Church for to-
night and the evenings OF Holy Thurs
day and Good Friday. A part of the
Tenebrae will be sung at each service.
This beautiful Office signifies the
grief of the Catholic church at the
death of the Savior and commence
rates the last events in his earthly
life. After the singing portions of the
psalms and the lamentations of Jere-
mias over the destruction of Jerusalem
will be chanted in Gregorian tones.
The last antiDhon, Christ Was Made
Obedient for Us Unto Death" will
also be made a part Of the service.
This programme is rendered at the
present time in response to Pope Plus
last aIlocution in regard to sacred
music.
Father Henry Wyman will preach
tonight on pertinent subject. Father
Stark will preach tomorrow evening
on The Holy Eucharist and Father
Carey will preach Friday evening on
The Passion" This programme was
prepared under the direction of Father
Carey.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
Water Front Notes.

The Japanese steamer Aki Maru has ar
rived at Port Hamilton leaking, as the result
of having struck rock.
The rate of reinsurance on the British shin
Lamorna was reduced yesterday to IS per cen;
the result of the heavy local play on her
to arrive"
The schooner Advance, which arrived yes
terday at Coos Bay. up from here in
steamboat time completing the passage in
three days
The steamer Curacao went to Selbys yes
terday morning and discharged at the smeIter
her cargo OF ore and. concentrates. She re-
turned to Broadway wharf about 3 O'Clock in
the afternoon.
The schooner Shasta, which was being
day or two and broke one of the sailing
vessels plates.
The cod-hshing boats Uranus. Harriet @
and Stanley are getting ready for cruise
They will all leave within few days
The army transport Dix Captain George
Ankers, sailed early yesterday morning for
Manila.
Captain Dan Farley who died on Monday.
was once one of the best-known masters SAIL
ing out Of this port For the last few years
he has acted as Waterman at one Of the dry
docks.
Pat Sullivan, a ongshoreman residing al
314 Folsom street seriously injured yes
terday at Beale-street wharf. He was strticl,
by bucket that being used in loading
ballast and in addition to numerous abrasions
sustained internal hurts that may prove fatal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
NEWS OF THE OCEAN.
Matters of Interest to Mariners and
Shipping Merchants.
The bark Roderick Dhu returns 10 HiIo with
general cargo.


The steamer Enterprise sailed on Monday for
Hilo with an assorted merchandise cargo val
ned at S4S, 422. and including the Following F:
275 bbls -four. $40 lbs rice lilo bales hay.
81 ctls wheat 3703 etls barley, iI4bI3 lbs
bran, 2S013 lbs mddings, 3633 lbs sugar. 5427
lbs fresh meat. 1876 lbs cs dressed poultry,
l26 lbs ! cs fresh fish. bxs frozen oysters,
81 ctls corn. $40 pkgs fresh fruits 6i pkes
fresh vegetables, 800 pkgs, potatoes, II pkgs
onions. 351 canned goods, 4244 lbs beans
300 lbs lard, 1852 lbs butter 1889 lbs cheese,
5117 lbs ham and bacon $3.50 lbs goldfish It,tgl
lbs dried fish, 1855 gals wine, 20 cs whiskev,
80 bbls beer, 53 pkgs groceries and provisions.
q os % bbls salmon 1857 lbs IA cs meals.
$500 lbs salt. gu lbs dried fruit 21s4 lbs 3 es
candy. 10 pkgs table preparations, 1858 lbs
o. cs bread. IS bxs paste. $40 lbs coffee 10
mineral water. 517 $50 lbs fertilizer 20 o2O ~
lumber, 400 bbls lime. 300 coal oil 80 pkgs
miliwork. l044 lbs pig lead, 1900 lbs pig iron,
~ SKIS coal, SIS bales paper bags, $40 lbs cs
manufactured tobacco. 80 bxs SOAP is pkgs
drugs and sundries, IL pkgs plows and parts.
5 rolls leather. II coils rope, 80 cs boots and
shoes, SO matches, ~ pkgs wagon material
% pkgs dry goods 10 bbls IL cs oils "a pkgs
nails and spikes, "a pkgs paints, 3 bales duck
"a bdls 125 steel and iron, bales Irvine
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30
BIG AQUARIUM
FOR THE PARK
Prospect That Prominent
Citizens VIII Contribute
$250.000 to Establish One
DIR. TEVIS Is LIBERAL
commissioners Are Look
mo Toward a Location
Near the Dutch Windmill

There S. a fair prospect that enter
prising and wealthy citizens Of San
Francisco viii contribute S250-000 for
an aquarium in Golden Gate Park. 1t
slas represented 10 the Park Commits
siouers al an executive session held
ruur weeks ago that the following CON
trlbutions TO the proposed enterprise
had been pr0ffered: Dr. Harry Tevis
$4,000. Dr N. Herzstein $4,000 and
Commissioner ". J. Dingee $4,000.
TIE executive conference, which was
held at the office Of the president of
the hoard. was attended by Commits
sioners Dingee. Spreckels, Lloyd ana
Altman. The strictest secrecy was
cnjoined. as the Commissioners We're
told that publicity would surely thWart
the enterprise. The Commissioners in
t-nded to secure The money proffered
and select the site on the ocean beach,
rear the Dutch windmill. before max
ing public announcement Of the event.
The. intelligence was too good to keep,
renee some one babbled. A. b. Spreck-
Sis. president 81 the board. and Com
missioner Reuben II. Lloyd fear that the
publicity. In this particular case. Will
postpone for long time, if not entirely
defeat. The execution of the plans.
II is estimated that the sum Of $780,
600 would be sufficient TO establish an
aquarium worthy If Golden Gate Park.
Every effort VIII be put forward by the
commission 10 raise the money as
speedily as possible The munificence
u Dr Harry Tevis' contribution is
especially gratifying TO the board.
Dr. Harry L Tevis declined last night
to d!scuss The matter in any way
whatever.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-03-30

Consent to the partition of prop
erty on Cough street. near McAllis-
ter, which has been in the possession
of Harriet Babson. was given by Miss
Babson yesterday by stipulation in
Judge Kerrigan's court and A. j. Rich
was appointed referee The action IS
the result of a suit in partition
brought by Ethel Ross, the young girl
who by a recent decision of the Su-
preme Court was declared to be the
owner of a one-third interest in the
estate of the late Joseph Ross. The
property in question is part % the
Ross estate.