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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
STRANGE CASE
ATTENDS THEFT
Landlady Is Robbed
While Clerk Is
D.rugged..

Mrs. Charlotte Chase, proprietre-s of
the Holland apartments at 1907 Bush
street, was the victim of a burglary yes
terday in which 800 was stolen from her
room A former carpenter, Frank
Thompson, acting as clerk, was found in
a semi conscious condition on the floor
of locked apartment near the main hall.
where he was 1ured by the burglar and
beaten into insensibility, If his story is
true.
Detectives Coleman and Silvey were
sent to investigate the robbery. but were
unable to connect the crime with any
Of the residents of the house. Clerk
Thompson was taken. to police head
quarters and questioned, but later re-
leased for lack of proof to implicate him.
Several petty thefts have occurred in
the Holland in the last three weeks, but
none were of sufficient Importance to war
rant an investigation until yesterday
afternoon, when the money was stolen
from the landlady. The detectives are
satisfied that-the job was an inside affair
and was fixed before the alleged beating
and drugging which the clerk received.
Thompson, who was once a carpenter,
working for $ so day and who is still
a husky young fellow, accepted the po-
sitfon of bell boy and clerk in this apart
nent house for $50 month. His story
-of the sudden appearance Of the robber
sounds very improbable to the police, for
they think 1t strange that person un-
acquainted with the inside Of the house
would enter at such a time with intent
to burglarize the premises and then only
take the loose money, leaving a sealskin
sacQuervalued at $500. 1t lay in plain sight
of any one entering the room.
Thompson says he was startled about
5. o'clock yesterday afternoon by the sud-
den appearance of stranger In the
Office, who requested a private audience
with him. He said the man asked him
to step into room which was used by
the clerk as a bedroom. There he was
schloroformed and beaten into insensi-
bility.
In the door leading to the room from
which. the money was taken was found
a key belonging to the clerk. This key
in the door of the room where Thomp-
son was found locked in. 1t was the Gus
tom Of the proprietress to give the clerk
the pass keys and he carried one with
which he could open every door In the
house The police are still investigating
his connection with the case.
DR. w. A. Will, one of the surgeons
called to attend Thompson. said 1T was
soon after o'clock when went to
Thompson's room. He was unconscious
DIR. Peters came In soon after and we
worked over an hour before we were able
tc. revive him. He complained of pains
in his head and said he felt as If he had
been kicked in the stomach or had been
drugged. 1t Is possible he might have
been hit in the back Of his head with a
sendbag. His symptoms were similar to
those that ensue from such blow p"
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
BRUTAL THUGS
BEAT AND ROB
Hotel Owner Viii!
Die From Head
Wounds.

John German. proprietor of the New
Avenue House at 9oa Kearny street. was
assaulted and robbed by two Z thugs
shortly after o'clock last night -
4 Germain was conducting two young men
to room when they. pounced on him
from behind, cleft his skull to the brain
In two places with some sharp instru-
ment, probably hatchet. and riffed his
clothes of 81 and a gold watch valued at
$50 In their, haste the robbers over
locked $s2 50. which Germain had In a
purse in his trousers.
The injured man lay unconscious for
an hour. then made his way to his room
He tried to arrest the flow of blood, but
was unsuccessful. He staggered into the
street and fell in faint in the arms of
Policeman Jim Ward
Germain was taken to the Central
Emergency Hospital. where he was found
to. be dangerously if not fatally wounded.
DR.. Frank Tillman discovered two open
ings into the mans brain. The sharp In
strument pierced the bone once in the
back of the head and again in front. DIR.
Tillman believes Germain was assaulted
with hatchet
Germain, although he suffered two frac-
lures of the skull, was conscious, and told
the following story:
rented room to two young men,
As ! started upstairs to SHOW them their
bed l was knocked down by blow on
the head. Then all was blank to me.
When l recovered / found my watch and
81 gone. I did not think I was badly
hurt
The policemen who found Germain did
not think him seriously hurt. Policemen
Ward, Skain and Special Daggett made
hurried search of the house and found
blood over everything. Detectives Wren
and Reynolds are working on the case.
A dying statement was taken from Ger
main by the Assistant District Attorney.
The surgeons hold out but little hope OF
the injured mans recovery. Germain is
60 years old.
Germain also owns the Paris lodging
house at 500 Stevenson street, which place
is conducted by his wife,
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
GRAPPLEs WITH CROOK IN ROOM.
Etienne Prayer Is Awakened by Bur-
r1ar Searching Pockets.

rIar Searching Pockets.
William McElroy. alias George Thomas.
an ex-convict, entered the room of
Etienne Prayer, i'll the new William Tell
Hotel, 619 Pacific street, about 8 O'Clock
yesterday morning Prayer was awakened
by the noise, and when he saw McElroy
going through the pockets of his trousers
he jumped out of bed and grappled with
him. McEIroy struggled hard to break
away from Prayer, who was shouting for
assistance, and finally succeeded.
Most of the roomers in the hotel had
been awakened by Prayers shouts. in
cluding Joseph Martin. the proprietor
They left their rooms and saw McElroy
running down the stars. 1t is alleged that
as soon as McElroy reached the bottom
he fired a shot from a revolver at the
group at the top and dashed into the
street
Policemen Joy and O'Connell and Spe-
cial Officer Daggett heard the shot and
saw McElroy running from the hotel.
They gave chase and soon overlook him.
He did not deny entering Prayers room,
but asserted that his revolver fell out of
his pocket while running downstairs and
accidentally exploded. When searched at
the City Prison revolver with three
chambers loaded and a skeleton key were
found in mis- pockets. He was booked on
charges of burglary and carrying con-
cealed weapon.
McElroy has a record. On June IL, 1893,
he was sentenced to serve four years in
Folsom Penitentiary on charge OF rob-
berry, and on October L. 1898, he was SEN
fenced to. serve ten years In San Quen-
tin on charge of burglary. He was re-
leased on April 1 last. Between these
two terms he served two terms in the
County Jail for petty larceny and one
term for carrying concealed weapon.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
100000 MOTHERS
Daily Tell Other Mothers

That Cuticura Soap Is the best baby
soap in the world for cleansing and
purifying the skin, and that Cuticura
Ointment is of priceless value for
soothing and healing itching, tortur-
ing, and disfguring eruptions, itch
ings, and chahngs- A single aPpli-
cation of Cuticura Ointment, preceded
by warm bath with Cuticura Soap,
gives instant relief, and refreshing
sleep for skin-tortured babies, and
rest for tired, fretted mothers.
Cutcura Soap Ointment and Pulls are sold throughout
The world Potter Drug Chem Corp Boston, Sole Props
~ Send for How 70 Cure Baby Humorss
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

the rear 1t would be almost impossible
for some one not to have seen them, as
they had to go down three stories of
spiral stairway.
They also say that they examined
Miss Winifred's fingers and face, but
failed to see any sign of a scratch or
anything after the terrible struggle
which she said she. had gone through.
They also point out that on the former
occasion in May last, when the report
was made that burglars had been in the
house, doubt was cast upon the story.
as no one was seen to leave the prem
ises.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
REBSTOCK SENT
OVER THE BAY
Plea That Convicted Election
Officer Be Sentenced to
County Jail Is Futile
THREE-YEAR SENTENCE
Court Convinced That IL
: legal Act Was Committed
With Fraudulent Intent

Joseph Rebstock, convicted of violation
of the election law in failing to swear
Owen William Frankum, who was chal-
lenged in the Almshouse precinct at the
last primary election, was sentenced by
Superior Judge Lawlor yesterday to serve
three years in San Quentin State prison.
The efforts made to have him sent to the
County Jail and given a shorter term
failed, Judge Lawlor holding that under
the code and the testimony he had no
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
pullman i. Supervising Architect.

George l.. Dillman of the Western
Pacific Railroad received a surprise
yesterday at the meeting of the direc-
tors of the road. when, as reward for
his fine work on the various surveys
of the line, he was appointed to the po-
sition of supervising architect, and will
have charge of the active construction
work Mr. Dillman will work with
Chief Engineer Virgil Bogue In the
building of the road The appointment
of Mr.. DilIman to his new position will
be announced in a few days.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
DOUBT o'coNNoR ROBBERY STORY.
Detectives on Case Can Find Nothing
to Substnntiate II.

Detectives Graham and Harrison of
the Mission district made a report to
Captain Burnett. yesterday in regard to
the alleged attack upon and robbery
of Miss Winifred O'Connor at her home,
1873 Hermann street. on Saturday night.
They say that after making a full in
yestigation they look upon the affair
with suspicion.
The officers interviewed all OF the
neighbors and could find no one who
heard the screams for help OF her sis
ter Frances. and some, who saw Fran
ces said that she did not appear the
least bit excited. No one was seen to
leave the house, and II there had been
two burglars making their escape by
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
BOARD ADOPTS
CITY TAX LEVY
Fixes Rate for 1905-6 at
SLIGO on an Estimated
S5l0,000,0 Assessment
WANT FUNDS SET ASIDE
Works Commissioners Ask
That Money for New School
Building Be Kept Intact

The Board of Supervisors yesterday
adopted and passed TO print an ordinance
fixing the city's tax levy. for 1905-06 at
$l.164 on every 500 Of an estimated as.
sessment roll, Of $50. 900. The rate in
cludes 81 for the running expenses of the
municipal government, Including nearly
s. 900 900 for improvements, z cents for
parks and "a cents for the bond interest
and redemption funds. The segregated
tax levy follows:
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

The management of the st. Francis
is busily preparing for the reception
and care of the many guests that will
arrive during the week to attend the
annual convention of the American Sur
geons' Association. which will be held
IN this city.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
BURGLARS IND ROBBERS .
COMMIT M.AyVT GRIMES

Desperate criminals committed burglary robbery the
the New House.
wounded
Holland suffered the hands of burglar,
under Besides
other bold crimes committed yesterday daring criminals
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
A Machine tor Women

Should be the bests. obtainable. The
Singer sewing machine is. acknowl-
edged the Hehtest running, most .dura-'
red S 1913 Devisadero ST.. 1880 Market
st.. 20 stockton t.,s1217 Stockton st.,
576 Valencia ST., San Francisco, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
Lectures ON tine War.

Edwin Emerson delivered a lecture
last night at Lyric Hall under the aus
pices OF the Japanese Association of
America before ian audience mostly
composed of Japanese. His subject was
the Russian Japanese war. Mr.. Emer-
SON recently arrived from the Far East,
where he witnessed some OF the i'm
portant battles during the war, and
was, therefore thoroughly familiar
with his subject.
CUSTOMS INSPECTOR APPOINTED
Charles Freund has been appointed night in
spector OF customs. vice Thomas Buckley. de-
ceased
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

All ailments arising from disordered
stomach. torpid liver and constipated
bowels are quickly cured by using Lashs
Kidney and Liver Bitters.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

WANTS COUPONS PAID-AIbert Myer
cation District to recover ss5ss So alleged to
be due on coupons of bonds issued by the de-
fendant corporation, but which II refuses to
honor.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27
Surgeons Coming to Convention.

Rush your printing orders In before the strike
July l. Knowles Company. "a Second st.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

MURINE EYE REMEDY cures Eyes:
makes Weak Eyes strong. Soothes Eye
Pain. Doesn't Smart
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

SUES FOR HIS CHILD T. Carr fled
suit yesterday against Lavila Carr to recover
the custody of minor child of the plaintiff
which he says the defendant is unlawfulIy
withholding from him.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-27

Photographic war. Our finest platino Paris
panels, So per dozen; cabinets, 81 per dozen.
Imperial Studio IA Market street
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Boston Symphony Quartet.

The first Washington concert by the
celebrated Boston Symphony Quartet
VIII be given in the ballroom OF the New
willard under the local mana cement of
Mrs. Katie Wilson Greene. Monday
evening, December IS Three concerts
Will be given here this winter, the sec
ond being on Monday. January % and
the third on Monday, March Is
The quartet consisting of Prof. VIII
Hess and Otto Roth. violins; Emile Ferir.
viola. and Heinrich Warnkes. cello,
Is now in the second years OF its exist
ence and is reckoned among the best or
CARNATIONS Of its kind I'm the world. All
oI its members are principal players OF
.iie'r several instruments in the Boston
symphony Orchestra, and Prof. Hess
IS concermaster and one Of the favorite
soloists OF that organizati tion. The four
men have had long experience In cham
Der music work in Europe before they
came 10 America.
The assisting artist at the first concert
WIZ be Sigfsmond Stojowski. a famous
Foish pianist, who is AT the head of The
piano department OF the new institute
oI musical art in New York. The nro-
gram for the first concern comprfces
Beethoven's far quartet, opus IS. No.
.; Sigismond Stojowski's sonata for
Tor violin and piano in G major. ana
schuoerts posthumus Quartet in ID
minor
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

have trustworthy which
is true. In this judgment all the
publishers seem 10 have the greatest
confidence
One effect Of it has been, they
say, to lift the standard of American
reading so rapidly that each pub
llsher is Of the opinion that he is
publishing better books now than
ever before" in spite of the house
furnishing propensities which Mr..
Putnam dea;ribes- 1T is not only
That each publisher is of the opinion
mat he is publishing better books
than ne did five years ago, or ten
years ago, says Public Opinion.
but that he also believes that other
publishers sUe doing the same
thing"
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Robert Burns Lecture.

Those who are impressed with the in
cessant monotony OF the average recital
are promised unique and charming
departure at the New Willard Hotel on
the evening OF December Is. when Mrs.
Grace Dyer-knight, who Is said TO be
an artist Of high rank and gifted at
tainment, viii appear in an illustrated
song and story lecture entitled THE
Romantic History of Robert Burns in
Song and Story"
Mrs. knight is said 20 have scored a
marked success as a drawing-room en-
tertainer. under the patronage of the
beautiful Countess Of Warwick during
last years London social season. Her
appearance on this occasion is under
the patronage OF Mrs. Fairbanks.
Her lecture has for its theme the ever
interesting life OF the famous Scotch
poet. his home and haunts. his friends
ana fancies. his loves and losses, and
all that made him famous
Throughout the lecture Mrs. knight,
who was pupil OF Tosti and of MaureI,
will sing the beautiful Scotch songs and
ballads that were so dear TO the heart
of the poet
Stereopticon views Will form the illus
trated part OF the lecture.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
ABROAD WITH BRYAN.

Col William ]. Bryan was discussing
the war in Manchuria with General
Oyama.
Were you ever under FIRE. coloneIP''
asked the warrior.
No. general" answered the Nebrss-
kan. but I've been over one many
times
But Oyama didn't know how W. Jea-
nings had been roasted
They were talking OF national instI-
tutions.
I'VE have an order here" said tbs
Mikado. called the Samurai. who fight
and never give up. No one has ever
succeeded in getting the best or them.
Is there anything like It in your coun-
try?"
Yes. answered Mr. Bryan. but We
call them nfe-inSurance companies
With such badinage they while the
hours away.-Poftland Telegram.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

radical IN its provisions than that in
have repeatedly promised TO favor
such q bill, but always fiunked when
put TO the test. The measure was
framed by the Reform League, and
the principal features were drafted by
Secretary Bonaparte when he was chair
man OF the executive committee. II il
passed as framed there would be much
less expended at elections than now.
Ex-Governor Jackson. who has here
tofore expended more money than any
other Democratic leader. is now con-
verted to the Reform Leagues idea
So IS his brother, ex-Congressman
Jackson. the Republican leader on the
Shore, who has also contributed heavily
TO his party's campaign fund. At the
last election the brothers made an
agreement not to spend any money in
Wicomico county. and they stuck 10
It. Governor Jackson was in town the
other day. and when asked how the
combination worked. replied il result
ed satisfactorily. The railbirds. as
they are termed. who remain seated on
the fence until they are paid TO vote,
held out until near the time Of the
was nothing forthcoming in the way
OF cash, voted without pay Nor did
either party lose anything by the ar
rangement- They have advised the
party leaders in other rural counties to
adopt the same methods
From southern Maryland comes the
interesting information that Congress-
man Mudd will Try for seat on the
bench in 1897, when the term OF Chief
Judge BriscOe expires. This judicial dis
trict is made up o. the counties OF
Charles, 81. Mary, Calvert and Prince
George and IS regarded as safely Re
publican. At the time Chief Judge
Briscoe, who halls from Calvert, was
elected, the Democrats We're In control
Since then Judges Crane and Merrick
both Republicans. who az associate
justices have been elected. Mr. Mudd
viii seek reelection 10 Congress next
year and then measure swords with
Judge Briscoe who will undoubtedly be
renominated by the Democrats. Should
he succeed, then Thomas Parran. OF
Calvert. now clerk OF the court OF ap-
peaIs. will probably take Mudd's place
in Congress.
Mr.. Mudd is very much put out over
the refusal OF the President To give
him an opportunity to name a successor
othe late Aloysius Bowling. who was
a deputy register In the Treasury Mr.
Bowling was named by Mudd. and the
place given 10 him by President McKin-
ley In lieu OF a Federal position in
Maryland at the time the distribution
was made. Before Mr.. Bowling was
buried, Senator Alice, or Delaware. got
the Presidents ear and induced him TO
appoint one Of his constituents 10 the
vacancy caused by Bowliug's death.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
Mrs. Hough Returns.

Prof. and Mrs WnlistoR Hough have
returned to Washington and have taken
an apartment in Stoneleixh court, Prof.
Hough has joined the faculty OF George
Washington University. and Mrs. Hough
will devote the winter to her music
In The announcement that Prof and
Mrs. Hough are again in Washington
legion OF pleasant memories are called
10 mind. Mrs. Hough was formerly MISS
Lotta Mills, one Of the most talented pi-
anists Washington has ever given TO the
concert stage Her studies were begun
in this country and concluded In Vienna.
after which she made her debut on the
concert stage. fulfilling the prophecies
which had been made earlier in her life.
Prof. and Mrs. Hough have spent
nearly the entire four years since ther
marriage travelling in Europe
Mrs. Hougr is delighted TO be oack
in Washington. which knew her as an
altogether charming girl and gifted mu-
stefan.
The Washington times., 1905-12-03

necessity for the governors recommen-
interests that generally ask for legisla-
ton will be on hand as usual. but even
they will be more careful The inyest-
cation fever which has taken possession
OF New York may spread to this city.
and while there may not be any can
tankerous" people to be cared for in this
State. the agents who are not any TOO
particular as 10 the means used 10
secure what they want. VIII not care 10
have their methods made public. Hence
there viii not be the usual pickings.
Nor ID IL likely this Legislature will
be as prodigal as it's predecessors in
making appropriations for private in
stitutions. The board OF State aid and
charities. which is directed TO inyest;-
gate and report on the merits OF the
demands for assistance. will recommend
material reduction in the amounts
usually allotted in a number OF cases.
and advise that others be disallowed al
together. This viii not deter the in
stitutions affected from going 10 An
napolis and impoTtuning the commit
tees TO disregard the advice OF the
board. Among the more persistent are
the medical colleges. four OF which al
ways receive an appropriation each OF
5000. They generally employ leading
lawyers TO lobby in their behalf and
expend fully one-fourth the entire sum
in payment for services rendered. AS
the State derives little benefit from
these donations. they can only be re-
garded as gratituities- A determined er-
fort is 20 be made this time 10 put
stop 10 all such expenditures, and the
governor has promised 10 give every as
slstance
Prior TO the assembling OF the Legis-
lature the Republicans VIII decide upon
a definite policy. All OF the leaders,
including Secretary Bonaparte, are TO
meet and select one OF their number,
who IS to camp at Annapolis during the
session ana advise the Republican MEM
bers when matters of political import
ance are under consideration. They in
tend 10 ask for radical reforms, one OF
the most important being a demand foE
bi- bipartisan boards OF supervisors OF
election. The claim is made that as they
have equal representation in the win
dow and I'm the board OF registration,
there is no reason why there should be
only minority representation In the su-
pervisors' board. They say they might
as well have none at all. for they are
at all times outvoted when law is to
be construed. 1t is not at all likely that
the Democrats will yield to this de-
mand, for it would prevent the imposi-
ton OF complicated ballots I'm the south
ern Maryland counties. Still the Re-
publicans viii make the effort.
Corrupt Practices Act.
They also propose to urge the pas
sage OF 4 corrupt practices act more
The Washington times., 1905-12-03
WHAT A MAYOR CAN DO.

Let the new mayor do his duty. Let
him weed out the hangers on. clean up
the official rack. putting none on guard
who have not the public respect and
confidence. though none but Democrats.
Grass will not grow IN Main street
yet awhile. nor the city hall become d
nest OF vipers: because the woof or
the fabric is sound and its warp both
clean and strong. the word going along
the. line. Down with the masks Of
Hypocrisy and Cant mp with the
Standards of Progress and TrIth-good
sense and goodwill over every door
post-and all for the name and the
fame. for the happiness. prosperity. anu
order OF this Gateway OF the South,
the F'airest If the Fair. the Metropolis
OF Kentucky. our matchless. cherished
well-beloved Falls City. our Hope and
Home me-"-Louisville Courier-JOurnal.