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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
BLAIR SUIT DROPPED
LuaIcatrou of a Compr0nulse on Insurance

ST. LOUIS, May 19.-The suit of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York against Mrs Appolline NJ. Blair,
widow of the late James L. Blair, and
other heirs of Blair TO cancel insurance
policies on Blair's life aggregating $500 900,
which the Mutual Company alleged were
obtained under false representations. has
been dismissed. This disposition of the
suits is believed to indicate that a settle
ment has been reached out of court
James L. Blair was attorney for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition and was
held in high esteem by the legal fratern-
ity throughout the country before his
downfall. His wife. as head of the Board
of Lady Managers, also held an enviable
position. Revelations made last year
shortly before the opening of the fair
involved Blair in several questionable
transactions, which indicated that his
great fortune had been obtained by fraud
He was deprived of his position and IN
dicted. His wife resigned from the Board
Of Lady Managers and in an effort to
right the wrong that had been done sacri-
feed her home, horses, carriages, Jewels
and personal effects.
After the exposure Blair's health gave
way. While the trial was pending he
was taken to Florida He rapidly grew
worse and died there. 1t was asserted
that Blair took his own life, but never
absolutely proved. All that was left to
the widow was the insurance policy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20

ious that the facts should get into the
newspapers.
1T is true" said he, that the Bell
estate has some land in Northern Santa
Barbara County and that we hope that
1t will prove as valuable In the produc-
tion of oil as others are inclined to be-
lieve. 1t is possible that these lands
may be our final means for liquidating g
the Indebtedness of the Bell estate
and then the discreet legal adviser of
Mrs Teresa Bell relapsed into silent
mood, finally remarking. Il must not
discuss this matter further, for it con-
Germs my clients interests, which am
employed to protect"
Young Bell admitted that an offer
had been made for the southern
oil property, and added: IAN East
ern syndicate has agreed to give
my mother 800 an acre for the
land. which means that her estate
would be enhanced in value 81. .400, 900
should the sale be effected. From what
have learned our property Is sur
rounded by wells that are producing
large quantities of oil and the experts
who have been examining our land
seem to be of the opinion that 1t will
prove as good a producer as the ad-
joining sections"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
WILL NOT BUY
FOREIGN SHIPS

WASHINGTON, May 1s-Secretary
Taft has decided not to buy any foreign
built ships at present. nor to purchase
abroad any material for the Panama ca
nal construction beyond that needed for
immediate USE This decision does not
mean that the President and Secretary
Taft have in any degree changed the
policy recently announced to govern pur-
chases for the canal work. IT being ex-
planned that they do not intend TO take
advantage of the present situation by
stocking up heavily in material and ships
In anticipation Of restrictive legislation
by Congress at its next session.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20

suit was that every week she ran into
Curtis debt and now he claims she still
owes him ;400.
Since she has been in America she
has had to ask Mrs. Curtis for money
every time she wanted to buy piece
of ribbon and every time they charged
this against her. She has had one new
dress, which Mrs. Curtis kindly sold
her for f20, and two rawhide trunks
which Mrs. Curtis let her have for f5
each. Mrs. Curtis also sold her some
hats for f2S which madame paid for
but when we reached this city my wife
was presented with bill for the hats
because they had not been paid for"
Yes" interrupted Madame Slapoff-
ski. "and that is not all. I also received
bill for goods for which 1 paid Mrs
Curtis once. and God only knows what
bills will be presented to me when ]
get back to New York"
When we got here" continued Slap
offski, Curtis again told me he would
put me in jail, but l looked up a lawyer
and we may reverse the condition he
pictured. I have employed Attorney A.
Ruef, and tomorrow morning we will
file suit for an accounting. Then Mr..
Curtis can tell of dresses and rawhide
trunks and hats and everything else.
We have the proofs and now that l am
with my wife her fear has departed and
l know that in America we can get
Justice"
Yes. indeed" concluded Madame
Slapoffski, "and / am so glad this
trouble eliminated in San Francisco.
We have friends here that know will
stand by us to see we cont suffer while
we are fighting for what is rightly
ours
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
GARFIELD
PREPARING
HIS REPORT
Document Will Not
Be Ready for
Some Time.

WASHINGTON, May Reconnaissance
Garfleld's report on the investigation of
the Oil Trust will not be ready for sew
eral months, but he contemplates having
1t in shape to present to President Roose-
velt, who will forward it to Congress
just before that body convenes.
Commissioner Garfield, who has per
sonally conducted the investigation. is
now in Washington He is pleased with
the progress that has been made. He
positively declines to discuss the question
as to whether he has yet secured any
evidence on which to base prosecution
of the trust for entering into a combina-
ton in restraint of trade
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
.SCHWAb NOT
GIVING ANY
INFORMATION
Silent Concerning
Contract With
Gar.
Special Dispatch to ,ns Gail.

NEW YORK. May 19.-Cheerful and ap-
parently in the best OF health. but reti-
cent when questioned regarding a re-
port that he had obtained a $100. 900 900
contract from the Russian Government
for a new feet OF ten warships. Charles
NJ Schwab returned on the belated Baltic
OF the White Star line to-day.
ANY news OF that character would
necessarily have to come from St. Pc
tersburg," was his non-committal reply
when asked about the reported contract.
That his trip was not unpleasant, how
ever. was evident from his greeting to
his secretary. who met him at the pier.
II had the finest time ever" said
Schwab. Everything came my way
Among other friends whom Schwab
met while abroad was John d. Rookie
feller Jx. who lately returned without
having entirely regained his health Ac-
cording to story told by Schwab aboard
the Baltic, he took occasion to advise
Rockefeller TO have more regard to his
own welfare.
You want to brace up. John" Is what
Schwab said he told the son of the head
OF the Standard Oil Company. &:'Have a
good time and let other people save their
own souls
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
THE DETROIT
GOES AGROUND

WASHINGTON. May 1s.-The Navy De-
partment to-day received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Bradford, command
ing the Caribbean squadron, stating that
the Detroit had gone aground at Puerto
Plata yesterday and that her port pro-
peller was totally disabled. Admiral
Bradford has left Santo Domingo CITY
for Puerto Plata to investigate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
TWO AGED MEN ARE ACCUSED
of AssAULTING LITTLE GIRL
Mother of the Child Causes Arrest ot
Her Own Father ON Seri-
ous Charge.

jail at Fairfield are confined John
idents Of vacaville. who are charged
with assaulting little 1o-year-o girl
of that town. Lentx is the grand
father of the child in question. He
swore to complaint against Handley.
who is 81 years Of age. When Sheriff
Keys went to yacnville to arrest Hand
ley the mother OF the child caused the
arrest Of Lentz. her father. claiming
that he was the assallant and that
Handley Is innocent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
The Call Prints More News Than Any Other Paper San
THE rHEATERs.

ALCAZAR-''vivian's Papas."
CALIFoRNIA-''The Crusader and the
Saracen."
CENTRAL-"A Human Slave"
CHUTES-vaudeville.
LUMBIA-"Terence." -.
GRAND-'The Creole"
ORPHEUM-vaudevi =
TIvOLI-Comic Opera.
Matinees at all theaters
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
GOLD MAY SOON FLOW INTO EPLETED
GOLFERS OF MRS. TERESA BELL.

filed in Clerks Office by Thomas Fdick Bell transferring
his mdme late capitalists IN
County, ignored Mrs Teresa Bell Of
decaseda asor relief t acoreof fanxouc creditors
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20

LONDON. May 10. - Christiania,
Marchioness Of Waterford. mother OF
Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford.
died to-day. She was a daughter Of
the late Colonel Charles Powell Lsslis,
NJ p,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20

81. PEIERSBURG, May 19.-The
Novoe Vremya says: Although seven
ships were blown UP during the last
fortnight, the British press, so vigilant
wherever the seas are concerned. does
not utter word of reproach against its
ally"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
THE WEATHER.

Forecast made at San Francisco for
thirty hours ending midnight. May. 20:
San Francisco and vicinity-cioudy
Saturday; brisk west winds.
A. c. McADIE,
District Forecaster.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
FORMER SENATOR McCOMAs
IS TO GO ON THE BENCH
Will Succeed Justice Morris of the
District OF Columbia Court
of Appeals.

WASHINGTON. May 19--Judge Mar
tin r. Morris OF the District OF CO.
lumbia Court of Appeals. having in
dicated to the President his intention
soon to retire. the President has an
nouuced that he will appoint former
Senator McComas OF Maryland as Jus
tice Morris successor.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-05-20
NEW EMBASSY SECRETARY
PRESENTED TO EDWARD
Louis Einstein introduced at the Court
of st. James by ambassador
ChOate.

LONDON, May 19.-King Edward
held levee In the throneroom OF St.
James Palace to-day. Embassador
Choate presented Louis Einstein, the
new third secretary of the American
embassy. The only other American
presented was Francis H. Leggett Of
New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
Japan's Imperial Mint.

One Of the earliest western institu-
tons established in Japan was the i'm
perial mint at Osaka, and it has been
one of the most successful and useful
In the convention which was signed at
Yeddo, in 1866, between the representa-
tives Of the japanese government and
those of the foreign powers, the estab-
lishment of mint was stipulated The
Japanese government purchased from
the British government a mint, which
had been established at Hongkong.
but which the latter had resolved to
discontinue. The mint is now managed
entirely by Japanese.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
Au Editors Recommendation

Mr.. H. J. Keeler, publisher Of the
Press, Maiden Rock, Wis. writes, cal
low me to say that I have recently
used bottle Of Harris Honey and
Horehound and found it valuable
remedy for cold and cough, | have
personally recommended it in several
cases and hear good word from ALL ]"
When our readers need reliable med
icine for Colds, Coughs, Group, and
Whooping Cough there is no other SO
satisfactory as Harris Honey and
Horehound Large bottles 25c, SOC
and Sl.O0. Sold by j. 7. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07

ster and a burning desire to kill the
grinning druggist on the spot
ooh, but you must-you surely must, >
declared the other two veterans in
chorus. "You have aroused our inter
est, and you must not disapDoint US.
What battle did you say you were in?'
"V-Valley Forge and-and Lexing-
TONI replied the colonel in his con-
fusion
"And Bunker HILL toov' roared the
druggist as he slapped his leg and
danced around.
I'll don't understand" said the
spokesman of the committee after a
pause so painful that it could have
been chopped with an ak. Colonel
Bowser, are you not mistaken in
Colonel Bowser!" whooped the drug
gist as be pounded his leg some more.
eyes, sir. l said Colonel Bowser"
Colonel of what? Why, he couldn't
shoulder arms with a musket! If he's
been passing himself off as a veteran,
then's he's simply been stringing you.
Bowser, what have you been up to-"
Mr.. Bowser couldn't reply. He was
TOO busy swallowing the lump in his
throat and planning a terrible revenge
against the druggist. His demeanor
was proof positive Of his guilt, and
after moment the veterans turned
| away with the remark:
1--WE were told that he was an old
blowhard, but such a display Of cheek
is unheard Of"
"Now, then" said Mr.. Bowser as the
men departed and the druggist con-
tinued to gurgle, what did you want
to put me in a hole for? You misera-
BILE, meddling idiot, but i could kill you
where you stand!'
"Get out, you old deceiver! l never
heard of such fraud, and if you give
me any chin music I'll see that it all
| gets in the papers!"
Mr. Bowser got out. He was Colo
| mel Bowser no more. He had been re-
duced to the ranks, and he knew it.
He started for home to make such a
redhot time for Mrs. Bowser that she
would wish she had never been born
but when he reached the gate his cour-
age failed him.
Instead of going in and facing the
matter he walked up and down in the
shadows of night-walked up and down
and paid no heed to the walls of the
wounded and the screams of shot and
shell. Mrs Bowser saw him from a
window and softly let the cat out OF
the house, and as Mr.. Bowser walked
and walked the feline walked and
walked after him, and the policeman
on the other side of the street stopped
to look and to muse:
wonder what that old crank has
got on his mind tonight? I'll bet he's
been having another row with Mrs
Bowser and got the worst of it"
M. QUAD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07

post. ! didn't know it then, but he
came in again this afternoon and said
that the post wanted me to deliver a
lecture or address on my personal ad-
ventures during the war;"
"And of course you declinedw
Ell did, but he wouldn't have it
that way. He said that a committee
would call here at 8 o'clock this even
Ing to extend formal invitation. That
is what's bothering me. l can't accept
the invitation, and yet what excuse am
/ going to make"
"You have acted like an idiot" ex-
claimed Mrs. Bowser, land don't see
how you are to get out of it with any
credit to yourself. The idea of your
posing as a veteran and colonel! Wild
horses couldn't have dragged you into
the war had you been old enough to go,
and as for the colonelcy, you might
just as we'll have claimed that you put
down the rebellion single handed. |
never heard of such foolish audacity."
Madam, don't forget who l am!'
cautioned Mr.. Bowser, with consider
able asperity.
ooh, / won't. You are Colonel Bow
ser, late of the til, and you bear the
scars of seven or eight wounds receiv-
ed while engaged in the business of
saving your country! / am proud of
you, colonel!'
At another time her words would
1cic
iamity.
"Well, l can't see the committee" he
finally observed.
THAT is, you have decided not to
lecture on your personal experiences
the fierce charge-the bursting shells
the ping of the bullets-the pale faces
of the dead and the groans of the
wounded?
"Y-yes, 1 have decided not to-"
"Your decision is probably wise
one. You might have got General Lee
commanding the Union army before
you were through speaking. What dc
you propose to say to the committee
what excuse will you maker"
II tell you don't want to see the
committee at ALL | shan't be here
when they call. want you to receive
them and say that l was suddenly call
ed out of town."
"But they will come some other
time"
Maybe not You can do your best
to discourage them. I'll get out pretty
soon and go over and hang around the
drug store for an hour. Will you help
me out of this scrape or not?'
II will make the best possible eX
cuse to the committee" she replied
land you let this be a solemn warning
to you in future. AS hero of hun
dred battles you are not a success"
Mr.. Bowser felt the hit and the hurt
but he made no reply. He simply laid
it away among the archives to be re
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07

William Cornell Greene, known as
''the copper king of Mexico" is rated
as the largest land owner in America.
His holdings. in Arizona and in the
state of Sonora, Mexico, amount to
about 100000 acres, including some
of the most valuable copper-producin
land on the continent. 1t was while
raising cattle in Arizona that he be-
came interested in some mines, which
Senator Clark of Montana and other
big copper men refused to purchase.
The property turned out to be enor-
mously rich. and now Greene is MANY
times a millionaire
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
Bowser q Colonel
He Is Taken For Civil War Veteran and Fails to Recty
the Error-Honored by G. A. R. Men After He
Tells Of His Gaantry In Action.

venged later on. Ten minutes later he
was out of the house, and Mrs. Bowser
was making ready to receive the ex-
pected call from the committee.
No one showed up, however. The
minutes dragged away, and it finally
came 8 o'clock, and she knew that Mr..
Bowser was safe. He didn't happen to
be, however. He had been in the drug
store about ten minutes, talking poll
tics with the druggist and seeming
quite elated over something, and he
had just begun to tell funny story
when the door opened and in walked
the old veteran and two of his COM
rades. They were the committee.
"Ah, there, colonelv' exclaimed the
old vet as he came forward and ex-
tended the hand Of comradeship. 1--WE
were just on our way around to your
house. Comrade Jones, this is Colonel
Bowser. Comrade Jenkins, the brave
Colonel Bowser."
The druggist was looking straight at
Mr.. Dowser with wide open eyes and a
puzzled look on his face, and the victim
squirmed and wriggled about and wish
ed he had never heard of the war which
came near disrupting the Union.
"Well, colonel" continued the veter-
an, II was telling the boys about you,
and it was decided to have you address
us on Friday evening. Will that be con-
venient for you? We shall look for
ward to something extra good. Com
rades, the colonel was wounded three
times during the war, and some Of the
charges he made at the head of his
regiment have gone down in history"
IL don't believe / can lecture be-
fore your postw stammered Mr.. Bow
ser, with face as red as a boiled lob
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALD1NG, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price
rs cents per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation. limo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
MONTHS MEDICINE ON TRIAL.
Generous Offer to All with Weak Dig
estion or Stomach Troubles.

With every box of Mona sold
j. T. Bennett gives the following
guarantee bond, assuring the pur-
chaser that the money will be re-
turned if after months use, the
remedy has not given satisfaction.
Guarantee Bond.
I hereby agree to refund the
money paid for Mona on return of
empty box, if the purchaser tells
me that it has failed to cure dyspep-
STA or stomach troubles. This
guarantee covers two boxes, or a
months treatment. Price, soc perbox.
(Signed) J. T. Bennett
Anyone whose food does not
digest as it ought, who has to take
thought about when and what to
eat, should take advantage of this
generous offer of J. T. Bennett.
Mona is almost invariably sue
cessful in curing stomach trouble
VI dill hIuOO, 11Om oil 1CuUC dUUnCh
Of indigestion to chronic case OF
dyspepsia. By its use new rich
blood is made, the weight increased
and health restored.
If Mona were not successful in
80 cases out of 100, an offer like this
would be ruinous. This offer shows
the great faith J. T. Bennett has
in the health-giving powers of Mi
o-na and you should begin It's use
at once. Try it for month any
way. If it fails to help you, the
cost is absolutely nothing, while if
it does what is claimed for it, the
expense is trifing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
A Registered Druggist Speaks.

Mr.. Homer Alvey, registered phar-
macist and manager of the West Side
Drug Store, Lincoln, ILL.,. in speaking
of medicine advertised in our col
umns, says. Il have sold Harris Honey
and Horehound for two years and re-
gard it as a medicine of exceptional
merit for the cure of Group, Coughs.
Colds and LaGrippe." For children
Harris Honey and Horehound is un-
doubtedly the safest and best, as it
contains no opium or other narcotics
and is pleasant to take. 25c, SOC and
S1.OO bottles sold by. j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
copyright, 1904, by T. c. Mcclure.]

copyright, 1904, by T. c. McClure]
%KAHAT Mr.. Bowser had some
thing on his mind as he came
home the other evening was
apparent even to the family
cat, and for an hour Mrs. Bowser was
wondering whether he had invested in
an Oil well or taken stock in Keely
cure. She refrained from asking any
questions to draw him out, and at
length he could stand it no longer and
said:
"a few days ago, while there were
several men in the office, the subject
of the war in the east came up, and
two OF three Of the men began to talk
about their adventures in our civil war;
1 don't know what gave them the i'm
preston, but they took it that l was
an ex-soldier and called me colonel.
liked the sound of the title and did not
deny it. In fact
''In fact, you strengthened the i'm
preston ?? she said as she stammered
around
Eyes, suppose 1 did-that is, told
them of the battles l was in and de-
scribed some of the horrors Of war;"
But what on earth did you want to
do such thing as that for"
Because didn't want to be bluffed
out. / know a dozen different men
who pass for old war veterans, and yet
they were not ten years old when the
war closed. Some of them describe
things so glibly as to make your hair
curl"
'Well, you passed yourself off for a
colonel and an old veteran, and what
then"
''Why, one of the men, whose name
4 Fowler, belongs to a Grand Army
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07

Miss Louise Mary Driver, mayoress
of Chatham. England, has completed
her first year of the Office. She is
mayoress by virtue Of the fact that her
father is mayor and her mother is
dead She is not four years old The
other day, as mayoress. she gave a
fete to 1000 school infants.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by 'New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
It is great surprise on account of
its exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in bladder, kidney and back, in
male or female. Relieves retention Of
water almost Immediately. If you
want quick relief and cure this is the
comedy. Sold by j. T. Bennett, Lam
caster, Wis. 90 mo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-01-07
Perhaps You Wonder

If the tormenting cold that made last
winter one long misery will be as bad
sns year. Certainly not, if you take
Aliens Lung Balsam when tickling
and rawness in the throat announce
the presence of the old enemy. Do
not expect the cold to wear itself out.
Take the right remedy in time. Allen
Lung Balsam is free from opium.