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The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23
KOPTA QUARTET GIVES A
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
Renders Artistic Programme, Which
Pleases a Large and Represen-
fative Audience.


Pleases a Large and Represen-
tative Audience.
The Kopta Quartet's fourth cham
Der music concert took place yesterday
Afternoon at Lyric Hall and proved en-
ioyable. Those who took part were:
Wenzel Kopta, first violin; John Jo-
sephs, second violin; Charles Heinsen,
viola: Adolph Lada. vioioncello. and
Mrs. Oscar Mansfeldt, pianist.
There was large representation of
musical people. Following was the
programme:
sonata for piano and violin. Op. 120. Sonata
chronatioue (Raf), allegro andante non
troI;po lento largamento. allegro; string quar-
tet on IA No. 10, harp quartet tBeethoven)-
fa) POGO adagio allegro, tb) adagio ma non
troppo (c) scherzo presto and prestissimo. td)
allegro con variatione allegro; piano, trio. Op.
60 by request lTschaikowsky). dedicated To
the remembrance of great artist.
Part I-Pezzo elegiaco; moderate assai; alle-
gro guisto: adagio; allegro.
Part II-Thema con variatione; .andante
con motto variatione i, cantabile; variatione
2 piu mosso; yariatione ., allegro moderate;
yariatone t. listesso tempo; variatione D, lis
tesso tempo; variatone 6 tempo di valse; var
iatione 7, allegro moderate; variatione ), fuga
allegro moderate; variatione y. andante nebile
ma non tanto: varlatone 10, tempo oil ma
zurka; variatione IL, moderator variatione II
finale coda; allegro risoluto con fuoco; iu-
gubre ptangendO.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23
ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENT
DISFIGURING ULCER
People Looked at Her In AMazemsnt.
Pronounced IncurahIs. Face Nsu
Clear as Ever.
THANKS GOD FOR CUTICURA

Mrs. P. Hackett, of 400 Van Buren
ST., Brooklyn, N. Y, says: II wish
to give thanks for the marvellous cure
of my mother by Cuticura. She had
severe ulcer, which physicians had
pronounced incurable. It was ter
rible Disagreement, and people
would stand in amazement and look
after her. After there was no hope
from doctors she began using Cuti-
cura Soap. Ointment, and Pills, and
now, thank God, she is completely
cured, and her face is as smooth and
clear as ever"
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23
LECTURES IN FRENCH
WILL BEGIN TOMORROW
Robert Dupuey TO Deliver Some Inter-
esting Talks at Students Obser-
yatOrv. RerIxelev

The lectures in French at the Uni
versity of California will begin. to-
morrow afternoon at O'clock at the
Students Observatory and will be open
to the public. The initial lecture is to
be delivered by Robert Dunuev to-
morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock on
Last Part of the Life of Paul YER
line" (second reading).
Other lectures in the series are as
follows: Napoleon as a Corsican." by
august Luzincki, editor of the Franco
How Do You Like France ?" by Rob-
ert Dupuey; Thursday, FEBRUARY ..
How Do You Like America - by
Robert Dupuey; Tuesday, February I.
Would It Be an Advantage to Amer
lea to Know France Better?" by Rob-
eTr Dupuey. Thursday, February g.,
Would 1t Be an Advantage to France
to Know America Better?'' by Robert
Dupuey.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23
Threatens Negro's Life.

Joseph Foran. a coachman, en-
ployed by Nolan's stables. California
street. near Polk. was arrested last
night for threats against life and for
carrying a concealed weapon. Foran
threatened the life of Richard Curry,
negro stableman. He accused
Curry of stealing his hat, and quar-
rel ensued. Foran got hold of pis-
tol and pursued Curry from the stable.
Foran was booked at the North End
station.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23
Mrs. Smith Placed Under Arrest.

Mrs. Josephine Smith was arrested
at the Chronicle building yesterday
afternoon for disturbing the peace.
She was released In few minutes on
$50 cash bail, furnished by her attor-
ney. She was arrested on a warrant
sw orn to by Mrs. Ada M. Bryant of
The Gables, Clay and Larkin streets.
Mrs. Bryant accuses Mrs. Smith of
calling upon her Thursday last and
using vile language. Mrs. Smiths hus-
band, Charles H. Smith, cashier OF the
Southern Pacific Company. lives at The
Gables and Mrs. Smith says she went
there with Policeman Mangan to get
evidence in her divorce suit. She does
not deny calling Mrs. Bryant a wicked
woman.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23

SWALLOWS CARBoLIC ACID.-Daniel
White, an engineer found dead yesterday
morning by his daughter at their home 1912
Folsom street. He had swallowed the con-
tents of bottle of earbolic acid which n.
had been using as a lotion When DR. Iapan
arrived he pronounced life extinct White had
been suffering from melancholia for come
time He was So years OF age.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23

SNEAK THIEVES AT woRK.-Albert n
Lehman, 223 Franklin street. reported to the
police yesterday that some entered his
house Saturday night and stole $3I worth
of clothing. The front door had been opened
with key and he suspects a man who
formerly roomed there. Miss Harriet Ger
nosset 1902 Hyde street, reported that a
satchel containing wearing apparel valued NJ
$50 was stolen Saturday afternoon. She left
the satchel hanging on the handle of the door
while she went inside for a minute When
she returned it had disappeared
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23

Trapper's Oil cures rheumatism and neuralgia.
SOC TASK RICHARDS & Co., ,406 Clay.
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23

Burnetts Vanilla Extract is sold
~ all the best grocers everywhere. try Il
The San Francisco call., 1905-01-23
ADyERTIsEMENTs.
Goldberg, Bowen & Go.
Prior to Stock Taking
2O% off n.,eTa ReTa'I nm Toilet Articles

The following requisites included in sale
Hair ha TOOTH nail, bath, cloth, COM
DruSHSS plexon-large assortment to select from
Bath Mits and straps SPONGES-All kinds
Good ones the kind that last with reason
OOHIUS able wear.
For days [S5 worth for SAL Think quickly
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
' a. CONAN DOYLE,
ILLUSTRATED
BY /. D. STEELE


toned your name as II should recog-
nlze 1t, but assure you that beyond
the obvious facts that you are a bach
elor, solicitor, a Freemason and an
asthmatic know nothing whatever
about you"
Familiar as | was with my friends
methods, 1t was not difficult for me to
follow his deductions and to observe
the untidiness of attire, the sheaf Of
legal papers, the watch charm and the
breathing which had prompted them.
Our client, however, stared in amaze
ment.
Yes, / am all that, Mr.. Holmes, and
In addition I am the most unfortunate
man at this moment in London. For
heavens sake, don't abandon me, Mr..
Holmes! If they come to arrest me be-
fore l have finished my story make
them give me time so that may tell
you the whole truth. I could 20 to
Jail happy If I knew that you were
working for me outside"
ARREST your said Holmes. seThis is
really most grati-most interesting. On
WHAT charge 90 you expect TO be ar
restedY'
upon the charge Of numbering Mr..
Jonas Oldacre Of Lower Norwood"
My companions expressive face
showed sympathy which was not. I
am afraid, entirely unmixed with sat
isfaction.
Dear me, said he, 1t was only this
moment at breakfast that I was say
ing to my friend DIR. Watson that SEN
sational cases had disappeared out Of
our papers"
Our visitor stretched forward quiy-
ering hand and picked up the Daily
Telegraph. which still lay upon Holmes
knee.
IF you had looked at it, sir, you
would have seen at glance what the
errand is on which I have come to
you this morning. I feel as If my
name and my misfortune must be In
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11

the. state Of things which he had him
self done SO much to produce.
At the time Of which speak, Holmes
had been back for some months, aud
at his request had sold my practice
and returned to share the old quarters
In Baker street. A young doctor nam.
ed Werner had purchased my small
Kenstngton practice and given with
astonishtngly little demur the highest
price that ventured to ask an Incl
dent which only explained itself some
time later when found that Werner
was distant relation Of Holmes and
that it was my friend who had really
found the money.
Our months Of partnership had not
been 30 uneventful as he had stated,
Tor find on looking over my notes that
this period includes the case Of the
papers Of ex-President Murillo, and al
20 the shocking affair Of the Dutch
steamship Friesland, which SO nearly
cost US both our lives. His cold and
proud nature was always averse, how
eyer, to anything In the shape of public
applause, and he bound me In the most
stringent terms to say no further word
spf himself, his methods or his sue
cesses-a prohibition which, as have
explained, has only now been removed.
NJ, Sherlock Holmes was leaning back
IN his chair after his whimsical protest
and was unfolding his morning paper
In leisurely fashion when our atten-
ton was arrested by a tremendous
ring at the BELL followed Immediately
by hollow drumming sound, as II
some one We're beating on the outer
door with his fist. AZ 1t opened there
came q tumultuous rush into the hail.
rapid feet clattered up the stair and
an instant later wild eyed and fran
tic young man, pale, disheveled and
palpitating, burst into the room. He
looked from one to the other of us, and
under our gaze Of inquiry he became
conscious that some apology was need
ed for this unceremonious entry.
I'm sorry, Mr.. Holiness" he cried.
You mustn't blame me- I am nearly
mad. Mr.. Holmes, am the unhappy
John Hector McFarlane."
He made the announcement as If the
name alone would explain both his
visit and It's manner, but could see
BY my companions unresponsiye face
that It meant no more to him than to
me. 4 sSi
"Haye cigarette, Mr.. McFarlane.''
said he, pushing his case across. II
am sure that with your symptoms my
friend DR.. Watson here would pre-
scribe q sedative. The weather has
been SO very warm these last few
days. Now, If you feel a little more
composed I should be glad il you would
sit down In that chair and tell us very
slowly and quietly who you are and
whAt It - that you want. va mem
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11

RoBERT THOMSON. Cashier
That is to,say, depend up
on yourself. Have you.a Saw
ings account?
The man or woman who ex-
poets to make money had bet
ter learn how to save some
thing out of their present in
come.
Fortune is for those who by
diligence, honesty and fru-
gality place themselves in a
position to grasp hold Of for
tune when it appears in view.
Application in youth makes
old age comfortable.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11

every mans mouth He turned 1t
over to expose the central page, .Here
it is, and with your permission will
read 1t to you. Listen to this, Mr.,
Holmes. The headlines are; Mysterious
Affair at Lower Norwood. Disappear.
ance Of a Well Known Builder. Sus.
pfcion Of Murder and Arson. A Clew
to the Criminal That is the clewi
which they are already following, Mr.,
Holmes, and know that 1t leads In
fallibly to me. ! have been followed
from London Bridge station. and am
sure that they are only waiting for the
warrant to arrest me. It VIII break
my mothers HEARTH will break her
heartl" he wrung his hands in an
agony OF apprehension and swayed
backward and forward In his chair.
I looked with interest upon this man
who was accused Of being the perpe-
traitor Of crime Of violence. He was
faxen haired and handsome, in q wash.
ed out negative fashion. with frighten-
ed blue eyes and clean shaven face,
with weak, sensitive mouth. His age
may have been about twenty-seven, his
dress and bearing that Of gentleman.
From the pocket Of his light summer
pyercoat protruded the bundle Of I'm
dorsed papers which proclaimed his
profession.
Eve must use what time we have"
said Holmes. aWatson, would you
have the kindness to take the paper
and to read the paragraph in ques-
tion?"
Underneath the vigorous headlines
which our client had quoted / read the
following suggestive narrative:
Late last night or early this morning al,
incident occurred at Lower Norwood
which points. 1t IL feared. to serious
crime. Mr.. Jonas Oldacre Is q well known
resident OF that suburb. where he has car
RED on his business as a builder for many
years. Mr.. Oldacre is a bachelor, fifty
two years Of age. and lives In Deep Dene
House at tho Sydenham end OF the road
OF that name. He has had the reputation;
OF being man of eccentric habits Sc
cretive and retiring. For some years he
has practically withdrawn from the busi-
ness in which he is said to have anassed
considerable wealth, A small timber yard.
stu exists, however. at the hack OF the
house, and last night. about IL o'clock.
an alarm was given that one of the stacks
was on fire. Tho engines were soon upon
the spot, but the dry wood burned with
great fury. and 1t WAS impossible 10 ar
rest the conffagration until the stack had
been entirely consumed. Up to this point
the incident bore the appearance Of an
ordinary accident. but fresh Indications
seem to point to serious crime. Surprise
was expressed at the absence of the mas
ter OF the establishment from the scene
md q fvrrr All lon-
showed that he had disappeared from the
house. An examination OF his room re-
yealed that the bed had not been slept in,
that safe which stood In II was Open.
that number OF important papers were
scattered about the room and finally that
slight traces Of blood being Soukd within
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
lz..1
To Land Agents and HomeseeLer,.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on. the, first and third Tuesday Of
each month to December inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at only one ia CO
plus $500 to points in the followipe
states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkans
sas, Colorado. Florida, Georgia, ILdi-
an Territory, Kansas, Lonisiana, Next.
co, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,
Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Ten
nessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming and
Virginia; also to Alberta, Assiniboin.
Canadian Northwest, Manitoba, Yves.
tern Ontario and Saskatchewan. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent or j. P. Elmer,
u. 2. A st. Paul Mimi. dec, 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11

lessor Moriarty."
Il can hardly think that you would
find many decent citizens to agree with
,you," answered.
Well, well, must not be selfish"
said he, with smile as he pushed back
his chair from the breakfast table.
The community is certainly the gain
er and no one the loser save the poor
out Of work specialist, whose occupa-
ton has gone. With that man in the
field ones morning paper presented in
fnite possibilities. Often 1t was only
the smallest trace, Watson, the faint
est indication, and yet it was enough
to tell me that the great malignant
brain was there, as the gentlest ire
mors Of the edges of the web remind
one Of the foul spider which turks in the
center. Petty thefts. wanton assaults,
purposeless outrage to the man who
held the clew all could be worked
into one connected whole. To the sci
sentiic student Of the higher criminal
world no capital in Europe offered the
advantages which London then pos
sessed. But now He shrugged his
shoulders in humorous depreciation Of
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
Peculiar Disappearance.

]. ID. Runyan, OF Butlerville, o.,
laid the peculiar disappearance OF his
painful symptoms, of indigestion and
niliousness, to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. He says: They are q perfect
emedy for dizziness, sour stomach,
headache, constipation, ETC." Guar
tnteed at P. A. Clemmers Drug store,
price Csc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
CASToRlA
For Infants and Children,
The Kind You Have A|Ways Bought.
Bears the III IIS -. -, -. =
Signature Of e<<1zZ ZkzZekIE

TO the HarveDt Fields of Minnesota, North
and South Dakota,
Every day during the month of Au-
snst the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will sell to parties of five or more
aarvest hands, tickets to towns In the
hove states at greatly reduced rates,
For further information apply to any
treat Western Agent or j, p. Elmer,
q. r. A., st. PAUL MINI. aug 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11

West Virginia Republican Feud.
While Vice President Fairbanks is all
stirred up by the prospect of seeing
his bitterest Indiana foe in the chair.
manship Of the national committee an
other palpitating Republican states
man-Senator Stephen Benton Elkins
Of West Virginia is jumping about
like a turkey on a hot griddle. The
reason why he is exercising himself to
such an unusual extent these sultry
summer days, inviting apoplexy or a
sunstroke, is that divers and sundry
statesmen In his bailiwick are out to
lift his scalp. In the very nature of
things a boss must make enemies, and
Stephen Benton is the Republican boss
OF West Virginia. Generally he spends
the dog days at Deer Park or some
other cool place, but this year he and
his trusted lieutenants are Drawing the
heat ignoring the thermometer and
rushing to and fro in hot haste. Re-
publican ascendencysin West Virginia
has always been bottomed on Doodle.
In the recent special election for con-
gress in the Elkins district the bottom
seems to have dropped out. and Colonel
Tom Davis. brother to Henry G., was
elected. Some charge this up to
Nephew Stephen B. Elkins. but back of
all that many West Virginia Repub-
leans are weary Of the Elklns domina-
ton. Especially is this true Of the
Teter contingent. Teter wanted the
sovesnorship. and be wanted 1t as the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
For Sale.

The west half OF uha south-easo
quarter of section 10, township 90,
range u, Howard county, Iowa. En-
quire OF John Rathart and Stephen
Dotzler, Ronair, Iowa, OF ]. A. Dreier
Billings, Mo, l6tt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11

Low Rates to Portland. Oregon, via Chica.
90 Great western Railway,
Tickets on sale frequently beginning
Nay 23rd till Sept 2ath. Also very
low rates to Seattle, Tacoma, Belling-
nam and Everett, WASH, Victoria
md Vancouver, B. O., and San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and San Diego,
,al. For low rates, dates Of sale and
,ther nfQrmation apply to any Great
Westerns4.gent. or j. p. Elmer, G.. p.
A., st. Paul MINI. sept. 90
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
a II II II II Il !

pallbearers at the funeral of Vice Presi-
dent Hobart. He died at about the
same age at which Lamont was gath
cred to his fathers. A few days there
after was In the Congressional library
and fell into conversation with the
venerable and learned A. r. Spofford.
he commented on the unfortunate fact
that such large number of public
men and army and navy officers die
between fifty-five and sixty-f1ve, which
ought to be mans best years, fullest
Of achievement, and his conclusion was
that the cause Of the extraordinary
mortality is too much banquet"
haven't room to here set forth his
philosophy, but it was decidedly inter-
esting. Perhaps he diagnosed the sit
uation correctly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
PIatt's Wall.

q
1t is far cry from Solomon to Hon.
Thomas Collier Plat, senior senator and
ex-easy boss Of New York. Neverthe-
less the wisdom Of the great king is
indicated by the old politician cyan
ttas vanitatum!" exclaimed the son of
David. Senator Plat echoes that SEN
timent in the following interview:
."I am seventy-two years old. That is a
great many days and months and years,
some Of them fruitful, some barren, but
none of them worth the while. 1t could
have been so much better-or, at least, so
different from what 1t is. II I had 1t to
do over again I would model my political
life along other lines"
would you have the years come back
for another chance?" he was asked.
mo" was the reply; "I would not. but
would do much differently
How differently7"
7 should rather not say" replied the
senator. "It would lead to Develop
ments.''
The Equitable scandal was mentioned,
and Senator Platt exclaimed warmly:
My friend. Mr.. Depew, is too great a
man to remain down in this connection.
He will rise again. Stories that have
connected his name with the AFFAIR will
do him no harm. His friends know him.
am glad that Senator Depew was elect
ed again before this Equitable talk began.
It might have made some little difference
to the senator from New York.
The king and the boss were both
well stricken in years before express
Ing their WEAKNESS of the world A
great man-as great as either Of them
found 1t out earlier. Lord Byron died
at thirty-six, but before shaking off
this mortal coil he wrote these lines:
Fame. wisdom. love and power were mine.
And youth and health possessed me;
My goblets blushed from every vine,
And lovely forms caressed me;
summed my heart In beauty's eyes
And felt my soul grow tender;
All earth could give or mortal prize
Was mine Of regal splendor.
strove to number DER what days
Remembrance could discover
Which all that earth or life displays
Would lure me to live over.
There rose no day, there rolled no hour
OF pleasure unimbittered
And not trapping decked my power
That CALLED not while 1t glittered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
The Adventure of
the Norwood
Builder
No. 2 of the Series

tcsv,tehf. 1905. ., H. Conan Doyle and Collier,
H,sekiy.)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-08-11
Secretary Shaw Surprised.


How much Of a yapor fame Is and
how little magic there may sometimes
be in name Mr.. Secretary Of the
Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw learned not
long ago, as will be seen from this dis
patch:
Chicago. July 17.-Leslie M. Shaw, Sec
rotary of the United States treasury. was
unable to realize $25 on a sight draft at
the Auditorium Annex until the chief
clerk had 20. KID" the paper For moro
than half an hour the secretary was pen
niless, awaiting the arrival Of J. @. Jack
son, the clerk whose signature was nec-
essary to make the draft good IN the eyes
OF the cashier. Mr.. Shaw arrived In the
hotel lobby early in the morning. He
wanted Sunday paper and had secured
one from the news stand. He found that
he did not have the money to pay for It.
Just wait a minute" he said to the at
tendant. Il must go over to the desk to
get some money!
Twill you please cash this?" he said to
Miss Minnie Cobough, the cashier az he
handed sight draft through the grated
window. Miss Cobough looked at the sig
nature. The name was unfamiliar to her
She did not remember ever having seen
the man before.
ut is not o. KID by Mr. Jackson" Miss
Cobough answered.
"oh, that is all right" said the secre-
tary. II don't think Mr.. Jackson's sigma
ture is necessary"
Yes. it is" replied the cashier.
But I'm Secretary Shaw" said the
cabinet member.
Secretary of what?" asked the girl.
why, I'm the man who makes all the
money" he smilingly explained "I am
secretary Of the United States treasury,
and It's my signature that makes money
good"
Il cannot cash that check until Mr..
Jackson says it's all right to do So" she
said and turned to her entry book. So
Secretary Shaw waited until the clark
came in.
That young woman will never do any
thing rash, was the secretary's only
comment as he paid for his paper.