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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
JULY FOURTH COMMITTEE
HAS BUSINESS MEETING
Plans for Parade, Literary Pro-
gramme, Songs, Band Music
and Fireworks.


The Fourth of July committee
meeting at the California Hotel yes
terday was called to order by the
chairman, Colonel Boston. The pa
rade committee reported that invita-
tions had been sent out to all military
organizations. Many people have also
been invited to act as aids. 1t was an
nounced that the Presidio National
Guard troops and Independent Rifles
would participate.
The literary committee presented
the following programme:
Overture. orchestra; invocation: Introductory
remarks Rev. Father Caraher; music, orches-
ira; song by Knickerbocker Quartet stars
and Stripes Forever: Declaration OF Inde-
pendence, read by L. +. Byington: vocal solo.
my Own United States" Charles f. Hay:
recitation, brakes Address to the Flag. "
Mrs Grace d. Ohnimus: vocal solo. Miss Annie
Frank j. MuraslSy; song by the Knickerbocker
Quartet, 1.-The Old Flag Forever; vocal solo.
Sword OF Bunker Hill" William Jose; Amer
ica," audience; benediction; music by orches-
ira.
The fireworks committee will give
two grand displays, one at Washing
ton Square and the other at Eight
eenth and Dolores streets Band con-
certs will be given at several city
parks on the afternoon of the Fourth.
from to 5 o'clock.
The meeting adjourned to Wednes-
day, June %. at s p. m.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
HEARING COMMENCED FOR
DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE
Two Witnesses Give Evidence as to
Values of Sutro Estate-Trust
Clause Involved


Judge Coffey's department of the
Superior Court, which is given over to
the hearing of important matters in
probate, was yesterday occupied with
the taking of evidence in the matter
of the petition of Kate Nusbaum. one
of the heirs, for the partial distribu-
ton of the estate Of Adolph Sutro.
The contest over the petition in
wolves the validity of the trust clause
in the last testament of the departed
millionaire and brings up points of
more than passing interest to lawyers
and others interested in dividing the
fortunes of the dead.
Garret McEnerney propounded the
questions in behalf of the petitioner
and James McKinstry queried in be-
half of the executors, and other at
torneys associated with both sides
were present.
The witnesses examined yesterday
were Thomas d. Davidson, an expert
in the employ of the petitioner. who
testified as to incomes, expenditures
and values of the estate, and Mrs. DIR.
Merritt, a daughter of Sutro, who also
gave facts and figures regarding Sutro
Heights and San Mateo Rancho. which
were devised to the trust. The hear
ing will be resumed to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
KEITH GETS JUDGMENT FOR
UNPAID BILLS OF EXCHANGE
Suit Against Schwartz, Lowe g Co.
Decided In Plaintiffs Favor for
Full Amount.


A judgment for the PLAINTIFF in the
sum of $19,206 7S was rendered yes
terday by Judge SeawelI in the case
of Minor c.. Keith against Ansel NJ.
Easton, Samuel Schwartz. William
Schwartz and L. Leon Lowe. doing
business as Schwartz. Lowe & Co. in
San Francisco and Costa Rica, Central
America.
Keith contended that he had given the
sum named in the course of two years
to the defendants at their place of
business at the city of San Jose, Costa
Rica. He had received bills of ex-
change payable by the firm in New
York and the first one for $4,000 was
transferred to Hoadley & Co. and the
National Park Bank at New York, but
upon demand the defendants refused
payment on It. Between November
5, 1898, and November u, four more
bills of exchange were received by him
in the sums of $4,000, $4,000, $3960
and $4246 73 and none of these was
paid.
Keith sued the firm of Schwartz.
Lowe & Co., who answered that the
partnership in Costa Rica had been
dissolved in June, 1897. and while the
members named were doing a business
lOBetHer' II was only d CdSudl pdLtnSI-
ship and no partnership liabilities
were created. They alleged that L.
Leon Lowe was their manager in Cos
ia Rica and that the bills of exchange
were delivered by him without their
knowledge or consent. At the time of
the dissolution of partnership the
debts of the concern were. it was said,
assumed by L. l.. Lowe and A. NJ
Easton and Lowe later made a settle
ment with his creditors. The court
holds that the firm is responsible for
the unpaid bills Of exchange which
were drawn in the firms name.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23

elected in the same manner and while
the reading Of these names was in pro-
gress many Of the spectators left the
hall.
Senator Gallinger Of New Hampshire
was recognized to present a resolution
authorizing the National Committee to
fill vacancies in it's membership.
The convention at $3.50, ON. motion of
Senator Kean of New Jersey, ad-
journed until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Chairman Cannon arrested the band.
which had begun to play after adjourn
ment, to announce the meeting at the
Auditorium tonight, at which Senator
Depew, Senator Dolliver and Senator
Lodge spoke.
"All are to come, and you will never
have a better trinity to draw to-
shouted Mr.. Cannon, amid laughter.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
PACIFIC COAST DELEGATIONS
CALL ON SENATOR FAIRBANKS
AND PLEDGE THEIR SUPPORT
Wife of the Future Vice President of the Nation
Promises to Pay Visit to the Land
of Fruit and Flowers

cheers for each Of them are still ring
ing in their ears.
The delegates are preparing to make
hurried exit from Chicago Governor
Pardee will leave tomorrow with his
family for st. Louis. The delegates
will wait Just long enough to hear
knights speech. Then, for them, the
convention will lose interest.
Tonight Secretary Steppacher had
all the wines and fruits that remained
at headquarters distributed among the
various delegations. These gifts OF
luxuries from the Golden State were
appreciated beyond measure.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
ST. PATRICK'S PARISH
HOLDS PICNIC TO-DAY
Three Special Trains Will Carry Mer-
rymakers to the Rendezvous
at Sunset Park

at Sunset Park
The women and children of st. Pat
rick's Parish, Rev. P. j. Cummings.
pastor, will enjoy a picnic to Sunset
Park, Santa Cruz Mountains. to-day.
OF course there will be men along.
but at a picnic they do not count.
Three special trains will leave the
ferry building at 9:O5. $40 and 9;15
and a great crowd Is expected. The
following have the picnic in charge:
General committee-James smith Chairman;
Eugene F. Lacy. secretary: Rev p. j. Cum
Minis. treasurer; Rev. II J. Barry. master Of
Committee Of arrangements Thomas
y Brien' John OBrien. W T. Flynn. John
dan. J. Devinney, j. J. Kiibride. j. r. Nc
Entee, Tim Regan. q. Dougherty. NJ. Lacey.
Fitzgerald. James Hughes. Miss Nellie o. Hrlen.
Miss X. Cantrell. Miss NJ Kindsrgan. Mss
Gertie Cronan. Miss A Glover. Miss NJ Rad
elm. Miss Catharine Finn. Miss Lillian
Hughes Miss Nellie sheehey. Miss May King
st0n-
COMMITTEES on sames-J J. Barry Cchair-
nan). r. kingston. j. Kinch. NJ P Corri-
dan. Dr. J. J. Kingwell. Jerry % Beary. j.
Hughes. lanes Mullen. J. Green. ". r. FLYNN,
Brannigan. W. Fitzgerald, j. Dougherty. W
Christmas.
Floor manager, Eugene F. Lacy: assistant
hoor manager Miss Lillian Hughes.
Floor eommittee-Miss Nellie sheehey. Miss
N hdQeiins MISS Lillidn b}rnes. MISS u SUI
livan, Miss T. Canning. Miss \. Kerr, Joseph
]. MOnahan. Walter Hancock. James Hughes,
Dennis p. Casey ". T. Breslin-
Reception committee-JOhn o. Brien chair
NAM, John Hennessey John CrOnau. J. Nc
Entee, D. Barry, W Sullivan. j. Mulhern, J.
Dempsey, G. Dougherty, Ignatius Kerr. Thomas
Trodden. John Rowe. J. Regan. p. Mulcars.
z. Mccarthy, NJ Brown. W. ODea- Thomas
Leach. Steve Littleton. NJ Kilday. Tim Regan,
John Tenancy. r. j. McESlein. J. J. Kilbride.
NJ. J. Dempsey. Mrs. +. 5. Sullivan. Miss No
ME Sullivan. Mrs J. Dsughney. Miss Gertie
=
Miss Kittie Hogan. Mrs. NJ. Kerr. Miss G..
Hallinan. Miss A. Glover, Miss NJ. Garrity,
Miss F. McDevitt. Miss y. Tenancy. Mrs. j.
Hughes Mrs. Kearney. Miss Minnie Lenz,
Miss NJ McDermott Miss NJ Breslin. Miss N.
Glover. Miss n. Kearney. Miss NJ. Short. Miss
kathleen Robinson. Miss K. McDermott. Miss
Loretta Brady.
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Continued From Page 1. Column I

when they had departed Mrs. Fair
banks was wearing Californian badge
and had given her promise to visit the
Western State as soon as the approach
ing campaign shall have become a
matter Of history.
Delegates Porter, Ruef and Country
man were guests tonight at banquet
rendered by Lodge No. 80 of the Boiler
makers and Iron Ship Builders Union.
They report merry time and the three
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
PROTECTION OF AMERICANS ABROAD.

We commend the vigorous efforts made by the admin
istration American citizens in foreign lands
pledge ourselves to insist the just and equal
protection of all citizens abroad 1t is the unques
toned duty of the Government to for all
citizens without distinction the rights of travel and
journ in friendly countries and declare ourselves in
of all proper efforts tending to that end
Our great interests and growing commerce in the
the condition of China of high Importance
the United States We cordially commend the policy
that direction the administrations
ident Mckinley and President Roosevelt
We favor such Congressional action shall determine
special discrimination the elective franchise
in State has been unconstitutionay limited and if
the demand that representation in Con-
in the electoral college shall be proportonatey
reduced directed by the constitution of the United
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
Chlldren NIust Be vaccInated.

The Supreme Court yesterday reaf-
firmed its decision upholding the va
lIdity of the vaccination law The
children OF w. ID. French OF san Di-
ego were denied admission TO the pub
Tic schools because they had not been
vaccinated. Their father petitiOned
the Supreme Court for a writ of man
date compelling the Superintendent to
admit the children to the schools
without vaccination, but the appeal is
denied.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM DECLARES
FOR CONTINUANCE OF THE POLICY
THAT HAS PROSPERED THE NATION
Protection of American Industries, Stable Currency
and the Upbuidng Of Our Merchant
Marine Are Pledged

We have extended widely foreign markets. and we
believe in the adoption of all methods for
their further extension including reciprocity
wherever reciprocal effected,
sstent with the principles of without injury
American agriculture, American labor any American
industry
We believe it to be duty Republican party
uphodlthe gold standard integrity
national currency. The OF the gold
standard established by the Republican
safely be committed to the Democratic party which
sisted its adoption and has any proof since
that time of belief In 1t or fidelity to it.
TO UPBUILD THE MERCHANT MARINE.
While other industry has prospered under the
fostering aid Of Republican legislation, American ship
ping engaged in foreign trade in competition with the
low Of construction, low wages heavy subsidies
of foreign has for received
from the Government of the United States adequate
couragement of kind therefore legislation
which will encourage and build the American mer
chant marine and cordially the legislation
of the last Congress which created the Merchant Marine
Commission to investigate and report this subjest
navy powerful enough to defend the United States
against any attack uphold the Monroe doctrine and
and the welfare of the American people To maintain
such is the fixed policy of the Republican >party
We cordially the attitude Of President Roose
ve and Congress in regard to the exclusion of Chinese
labor and promise continuance of the Republican pol
in that direction.
The civil service placed the statute books
the Republican party which always sustained it.
AM declarations that 1t shall be
thoroughly and honestly enforced.
We always mindful of the countrys debt to the
soldiers and sailors of the United States and believe
making ample provision for them and in the liberal
administration of the pension laws.
the peaceful settlement of international diff
by
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
RIGHTS OF CAPITAL AND LABOR.

Combinations of capital and of labor the results
of the economic movement of the age but neither must
be permitted infringe the rights and interests of
the people. Such combinations, when lawfully formed
lawful purposes alike entitled to protection
of laws both subject the laws neither
permitted break them.
The statesman and patriotic American, William
Mckinley, who reelected by the Republican party
Presidency four just
at the threshold his second entire nation
mourned his unmely death and did that justice his
qualities of mind character which history will
confirm and repeat.
American people fortunate in his successor
to whom they turned with trust confidence which
have been fully justified President Roosevelt brought
great responsibilities thus sadly forced upon
a clear head. brave heart earnest patriotism and
high ideals public duty public service. the
principles of the Republican party he also showed him
self ready for every emergency and has met and
vital questions with ability and with
confidence of the people in his justice inspired
public career enabled him personally an
estimabe the country by bringing
tement coal strike, which threatened dis
astrous results at the opening of the winter 1902.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23
MONROE DOCTRINE INDICATED.

Our foreign policy under his administration has not
only been able vigorous and dgnied but in the highest
degree successful. The complicated questions which
Venezuela settled in such way by Pres
Roosevelt that the Monroe doctrine sgnally
vndcaed and the of and arbitration greatly
advanced.
His prompt and vigorous action in Panama, which
commend in the highest terms not only to
the canal route but avoided foreign complications which
might have been of serious character. He has
continued the policy of President Mckinley in the ORR
and position in China, signaized by recent
commercial treaty with that empire. has been
high.
question of the Alaskan boundary finally
tied.
Whenever crimes against humanity have been perpe-
trated which have shocked people his protest has
made and good offices have been rendered but
always with due regard to international obligations.
Under his guidance find ourselves at peace with
the world and respected our
wishes regarded by foreign nations
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-23

Pre-emnently successful in regard to foreign re-
lations he has been equally fortunate in dealing
domestic questions The country has known that the
public credit the national absolutely
in hands of his administration enforce
of the laws he has shown not only courage but
wisdom which understands that to permit be
violated dsregarded the door anarchy while
enforcement of the law is the con-
He has held firmly to the fundamental Amer
doctrine that all must obey the law that there
may be distinction between rich and poor, between
strong but that justice equal protection
under the must be secured to every citizen without
regard race, creed condition.
His administration has been thorough, vigorous and
honorable, high-minded and patriotic. commend IL
without reservation to the consderate judgment of the
American people
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-07
SENATORS DISCUSS THE
POSTOFFICE FRAUDS
MIR. Clay Speaks of Perry Heath Being
the Most Guilty of All.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. AL
legged irregularities in the postoffice
department constituted the only theme
In the senate today. The question came
up on motion first made by Mr.. Lodge
and afterwards by Mr.. Penrose to refer
the Carmack resolution looking to
senatorial investigation of the postof-
flee department to the committee on
postoffices and post roads. The Demo-
cratic senators resisted the motion and
contended that the country would not
be satisfied with an investigation of a
department made by the department
itself.
Mr. Carmack charged that Postmas-
ter General Payne had been lukewarm
at the beginning of the department in
QUESTION, and Mr.. Spooner replied in
defense of that Official saying that he
had asked for money for an investiga-
ton before the department began its
work and when it was undertaken had
given it every assistance.
Mr.. Clay said that the tenor of the
Bristow report had convinced him that
Mr.. Bristow considered former First AS
sistant Postmaster General Heath more
guilty than anyone else connected with
the postoffice irregularities. Mr. Cor
enee with Mr.. Penrose, chairman of the
postoffice committee. and was willing to
have the resolution referred. Further
consideration of the subject was de-
ferred until Friday.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-07
~
..OId Plantation Cookery.

BY LIZZIE CLARKE HARDY

and serve very hot with their own gravy
about them. Have ready also gravy
made by stewlng the gfbletS OF the DUCKS
in butter rolled in -four, and as little wat
er as possible. Serve this in separate
dish.
WILD DUCK SOUP-If you suspect the
ducks of being sedgy or fishy parboil each
with carrot inside its body, then take
out the carrot and throw 1T away. You
will find that all the unpleasant flavor
has left the ducks and has been abb
sorbed by the carrot.
Cut up the ducks, season each piece
with salt and pepper and lay them in a
soup pot For a large soup you should
have four ducks. Add three sliced onions
and a tablespoonful of ground sage. also
a quarter of a pound of butter divided in
four parts and each part rolled in flour.
Pour in water enough to make rich
soup and let it boil slowly till all the
flesh has left the bones; skin 1t wei
Thicken it with boiled or roasted chest.
nuts. peeled and mashed. A glass of
Madeira or sherry, or the juice of lemon
or orange will be found an Improvement.
In taking up the soup be careful to leave
the bits of bone and meat in the bottom
potato MUTTON cHoPs-cut some
nice chops or steak from the best part
better still. Trim off all the fat, but
leave a small part of the bone visible.
nicely scraped. Season with pepper and
salt and set in drippings. Have ready
plenty OI IHdSileu pOtdlo, Will "iiiSh
cover the chops separately, so that they
will be completely wrapped in the po-
tato. Glaze with beaten egg and brown
with a salamander, or. lacking the sala-
mander. brown lightly In, the oven.
FILET GUMBO-Cut up pair of fowls
as when carving. Lay them in pan of
cold water till all the blood is drawn out
Put into a pot two tablespoonfuls of lard
and set it over the fire. When the lard
has come to a boil put in the chicken
with an onion finely minced. Dredge
well with flour and season with salt and
pepper. and a little marjoram. il liked:
Pour on two quarts of boiling water and
let cook for three hours, then stir in two
heaped teaspoonfuIs of sassafras powder
and let 1t stew five minutes longer. 1t
will be improved by stewing with 1t
few slices of cold boiled ham, or a dozen
fresh oysters about half an hour before
taking up.
This is the genuine Southern recipe for
gumbo. and may be made of any sort
of poultry veal, lamb, venison or kid
What To Eat.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-07
FRIEND OF STRIKING
MINERS is Gagged
Colorado Mining Official Favors Union
and Is Arrested by Militia.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col. Jan. &C.
H. Reimer, business associate of James
F. Burns, president of the Portland
Mining company, was arrested by a
military squad today and lodged in the
bull pen X. c. Sterling, chief de-
tective Of the Mine Owners associa-
tion, who investigated the arrest, said
that Reimer would be banished from
the district. Reimer and Burns, 1t Is
said, incurred the enmity of the Mine
Owners association by giving employ
ment to union miners in the Portland
mine and by waging a successful cam
paign for the election of a union man
as county treasurer. Mr.. Reimer said:
II represent the Ryan Whitney in
terest in the Portland Gold Mining COM
pany. have, with Mr.. Burns. been in
favor of union labor and the demands
by the Western Federation of Miners
for decent wages at mills and mines.
know of no other cause why | should
be taken to the bull pen.'
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-07


finely tucked vest to which the en-
broidered fronts are fitted.
Wash fiannels with fine hair-line
stripes in light colorsi are still used
for shirts. but they are not as popu-
lar as cotton goods. Thin sheer white
woolen fabrics, however, are in great
demand for fancy blouses. These
come in waist patterns embroidered
in all-over eyelet designs, which are
very dainty and pretty made up over
I'LL, Innings of pale colors and trimmed
S!ca jewel buttons matching the color
of the lining.
The underclothes Illustrated show
some lovely new designs in handsome
lingerie. The chemise and drawers
have embroidered scalloped edges with
the narrowest of lace edging and are
trimmed with lace insertion let in in
bow-knot design. The nightgown is
cut square in the neck and is trimmed
with lace edging, fine embroidery and
lace insertion. These garments are
made of fine French nainsook and the
Apetticoat is of Persian lawn. 1t is
made with a deep pointed fiounce
trimmed with lace insertion and a
lace edged embroidered ruffie and an
under straight founce trimmed with
an embroidered ruffie.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-07

Although heavy cotton and linen
shirt waist materials are shown in
solid colors and in figured designs,
the plain white. goods are considered
the smartest. The prettiest materials
are those with mercerized finish and
in a basket or moire weave.
Utility shirts to be worn with morn
ing gowns ars usually made with plait-
ed or tucked fronts and plain French
backs. The fronts blouse but little
and the sleeves are small and are
finished with narrow cuffs. with which
link buttons are worn, or with band
cuffs. More dressy shirt waists have
the entire fronts embroidered with
raised white linen floss. or are inset
with bands of Russian cross-stitch
embroidery.
A pretty model for this style is
to trim the front with three bands of
the embroidery, with clusters of tucks
between; to cover the shoulder seams
with bands ending in points and make
the collar and cuffs of the same.
A new and slightly different model
for an all-white blouse is shown By
the illustration. 1t is cut on the same
lines as an ordinary shirt. but has a
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-07
prlaas comes to TrlaI.

NEW YORK, Jan. -Congressman
Edmund H. briggs, charged with COM
Viasi was placed m on trial today before Justice
F. B. Thomas in the United States circuit
court in Brooklyn. The indictment against
briggs alleges he accepted money for
using his influence to have the postoffice
department purchase the Brandt Dent
cash registering machines. Counsel for
briggs moved for a dismissal on the
ground that the indictment did not name
a specific time when the money is alleged
to have been paid to briggs. The court
has not decided on this point.