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The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
BOLD CONSPIRACY
BEING HATCHEO
On Petition Inspired by the
Mayor He Will Try to
Name New Relief Board
ACTING. WITH SECRECY

The latest move in the war between
the city officials who have been in
dicted for graft and the leaders among
the relief corporation members. whom
the former blame for the investigation
which will probably land them in the
penitentiary, is an attempt to get con-
troll of the relief money. 1t developed
yesterday that a petition is being Sc
'cretly circulated asking the Mayor to
investigate the relief work and to
take such measures as you deem neces-
sary to the attainment of the objects
and purposes. for which the several mil
lion dollars were contributed The
petition has been printed in large num-
bers, and contains shameful misrepre-
sentation of actual facts.
From a reliable source 1T is learned
that while the petition is directed to
Schmitz as Mayor, he and his associates
are paying for the printing of 1t and
are back of the movement. From what
can be learned, it is the intention to get
large number of signatures. and
then, under the pretense that he is
acting in response to a popular de-
mand. Schmitz will claim the right to
appoint a new relief committee, and
will put out of business those who are
responsible for his being brought be-
fore the courts on the charge of having
been faithlesss to the. trust imposed
upon him by the voters of San Fran
cisco. -,
The utmost secrecy has been main
tained in the circulation of the pc
tition, and, only those in whom the
Looters' League had confidence have
been admitted to see it. This is prob
ably one of the basest and boldest
tricks attempted since the time Ruer
endeavored to make himself District
Attorney.
That Schmitz will openly try to re-
move the Relief Corporation from
power when the petition is, filed is well
understood. AN attempt will be made
to prove to the National Red Cross
that a new relief organization has be-
come a necessity.
There can be no hope. it seems. on
the part of the signers tosthe petition
that their efforts will meet with sue
cess. Leaders of the California Red
Cross and all prominent charity work
ers in the city now associated with the
Relief Corporation and the National
Red Cross. it is believed. would be slow
to take the money from the control of
these and put into the hands of a COM
mittee appointed by Mayor who is in
volved in sensational graft scandals.
The national Government oversees the
work of the Red Cross. and at the
present time two experts appointed by
Taft are inspecting the books of the
corporation to insure proper use of the
money.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
FIRE .DEMORAL|zES
LIGHT SYSTEM

LOS ANGELES. Dec. ia loss of
$4,000 and the burning out of S0o,-
coo incandescent lights were the re-
suit of a small and apparently unim-
portant fire in the electric plant of
the Los Angeles Gas and Electric
Company tonight.
The switchboard in the transforma-
tion room Of the plant was destroyed
and of the twelve power generators
only three were in working order at 8
o'clock.
The destruction of these generators
also greatly affected the gas supply.
Hundreds of households may be in
convenienced. How the fire started
is not known, but it is thought that
it was due to crossed wires.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
SANTA ROSA RELIEF FUND

SANTA ROSA, Dec. 1s.-Owing to
unjust public criticism of the work of
the City Council relief committee and
the lack of time to devote to the work.
now that the emergency is past. the
City Council has selected relief COM
mission to devise ways and means for
the best method of distributing the
$4,000 on hand in this city.
The sew relief commission consists
of Attorney James w. Oates. Rev.
Father John M. Cassin, Rev. Peter Col
vim, Allen B.Lemmon of the Republi-
can, Ernest. l. Finley of the Press
Democrat. A. c. Connors, Mayor John
p Overton and Councilman William d.
Reynolds.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
TERRoRrsTs HOLD UP TRAIN

BIALYSTOK, Dec. ia large body
of terrorists today demolished the
railway track near here and held UP
a train on which political prisoners
were being conveyed to Wilma. They
then attacked the guards, killing three
of them and wounding a dozen and
liberated the prisoners.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
mARRIEs A BRITISH PEER

LONDON. Dec 19.-The newest
American peeress is Hermione, daugh-
Ter of the late z. w. H. Schenley of
F,ittshurR. Pa who was married in
london this afternoon to Lord Eden
borough. a retired commodore of the
Royal Navy.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
RAID MILITANT SECTION.

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. I9.-The
police today discovered the head
quarters of a militant section of the
Social Democratic party and arrested
more than hundred members of the
organization.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
TWICE SAVED
Money for Christmas

You will find that the following three
local stores are little out of the way
or around the corner. It's just as easy
for us to rent the most expensive, CEN
one else. but our factory won't allow it.
They are doing the largest business
wherever they open because when you
buy a piano if we can save on the
rent and you can buy from the factory
direct it means a double saving to you
aof at least 500 in your pocket, in
some cases For instance. a piano that
you pay elsewhere 100000 for YOU get
for $4,000; one you pay $4,000 for.
when you buy from the factory you
buy at s275.00. and when it comes to the
fine, standard high grade Al quality
s327.00 to s395.00 is what you pay
when you go to the Heine Piano Co
Don't forget to hear the marvellous
Heine Player Plano; anas mas no no o equal in
in exchange on this player, some nearly
new, some brand new, will be sacri-
feed for Christmas:
Chickering rosewood case origi-
nal price $4,000, now $1S7 90
l Knabe, original price s375.0o,
now 1880
/ $4,000 Heine now ...... ..... $50 90
1 Fischer, in use only so days $4,000
l $4,000 Oliver. now .......-... 235.00
kanSaT KimSaii sso0'0O' now i45co ssco
/ Decker, large size .......s. 5000
now 1s5.o0
now a75.oo
$650.00 Steger, now. 327. 90
Reed & Sonnow w.............. 10000
1 s475.00 Regal now. 235.00
best Esty, now 1890
/ Chickering ........ $500
Steinway, now ...s..... $500
And many other bargains. We also
have to offer 20 squares, ranging from
$1,000 to $45.00 Other houses ask from
$4,000 to S125.00.
Also new exterior pianolas at from
$10500 to $1S5.00.
San Francisco stores 1856 Bush ST.,
corner Van Ness ave-: 1341 Golden Gate
ave, near Fillmore ST Note the Oak
land address 469-471 goth St. between
Telegraph ave. >and Broadway
Same terms att all stores Rents as
low as $500 Instaliments $500 up
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20

cant must be the head of a household. able To
support Ids family and must have beeQs af
fected by the frc as TO be unable to nhtain snit-
able housing accommodations Mt rents within
his means and will be required to pay the larger
part of the cost of such cottage.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
BULLY cHoop HOUSE IN ASHES

REDDING, Dec. 19.-Fire of mysteri-
Gus origin today destroyed the lodging
house of the Bully Choop Gold Mining
Company at Bully Choop. Thirty men
lost all their effects. The total loss is
$4,000
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
srNrrNor OF BANK soRsrR.

: sLN NOE O1 ,I DAr n ~ bFmu
cago dry goods clerk and newspaper man, cap
tured here frecently after holding up local
bank In broad daylight was arraiened TODAY
penitentisry for a term of from ten TO twenty
one years.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20
Our Finest Candy Store

The largest and most beautiful candy
store in this city. containing the most
exclusive assortment of Xmas novel
ties ,and manufacturing absolutely the
best candies, is Roncovieri's, 1891 Fill
more street, near Eddy.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-20

He is soon forgotten who never for
gets himself
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18

liz available taffeta is preferred. Some|
of the attractive morcerzed fabrics, oil
which there is ample variety sailing UNI
der various names. will be found to|
answer the purpose admirably, and there
is part silk goods called "Banzai SILK, u
retailing at 50 cents a yard 30 inches
wide, which makes an excellent lining.
There never was time in the history
of dress when last years gown could
be furnished UP for a now season with
greater facility. The vogue of a silk coat
or belero worn with a skirt of woolenI
material, in the same contrasting color,
will be continued. also the bolero of lace|
or contrasting material and sleeves OIL
lace with inserts of the same in the waist
and skirt All of these styles offer
golden opportunities for the developmen MT
from last years gowns of dreams" in
the way of spring toilettes, to the wo-
man with good taste, good judgment, deft
fingers and a modicum OF knowledge of
dreSsmaking.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
DEATH OF f. A. MORTON.
Was n Veteran of the Civil Wnr-Wns
in Business in ST. Adams.

st. Adams, Jan. 1i.--Edward A. Morton.
a well known resident of the city, passed
away at his home on Bank street shortly
after nine o'clock this evening, death re-
sulting from heart failure, following a
general breaking down Of tho system.
Mr.. Morton was one of family of ten
children of James Leonard and Maria
(Manning) Morton and was born in Sails
bury, May 6, 1851 lie Is survived by his
wife, to whom he was married in 1865.
and one brother, Henry G.. Morton of this
city. Mr. Morton was IL veteran Of the
Civil War and had long and honorable
record.
At the close of the war he was for
many years engaged in the printing bust
ness with Enoch Whiting. following which
he was mail clerk for eleven years on the
st. Adams and Boston route. He was in
the confectionery business in Burlington
for time and later returned to this city,
where he engaged in the furniture BUSH
ness, which he followed successfully until
burned out by the big fire of 1898. Shortly
after this his health began to fail and the
decline has been gradual. He has been
confined to the house the most of the time
for the past two years. Mr.. Morton was
a warm hearted, whole soued man, adj
mired by all who knew him, and he will
be missed by a wide circle of friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
OLIN SCOTT IS PRESIDENT.
battle Monument md Historical
Society.

Bennington, Jan. 11.--At the annual
meeting of the Bennington Battle Monu-
ment and Historical society yesterday aft
ornoon the treasurer reported n balance
on hand of $1,000 and the society had de-
rived an income of sllO during the past
year from interest and admissions to the
monument. DIN Scott, II. II. Stillson, II.
+. Abbott Il. j. Hall and II. Y. Cushman
were appointed committee of resolutions
on the death of Charles M. Bliss, the
founder of the society. The building
committee was discharged.
The following officers were elected
President, Olin Scott; vice-presdent, l.. +.
Abbott; secretary, l.. l.. Bates; treasurer,
George +. Graves; directors, J. G.. Nc
Culough Carroll S. Page, I. Il. Gibson,
l.. f. Abbott, Edward J.. Bates, Charles
e. Dewey, DIN Scott, S. Il. Hall. o. M.
Barber and j. x. Batchelder, together
with the governors of Vermont. New
Hampshire and Massachusetts who are
members of the board ex-oiiicio, DIN
Scott l.. i. Abbott and c. II. Darling
were elected auditors. The meeting ad-
journcd until January 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
DID A WORLD OF GOOD
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Or. Williams Pink Pills Cure Heart
Pains, Dizzy Spells and
Weakness.

Easy TO get, hard to get rid Of; that il
what most sufferers think Of dyspepsia.
They are astonished when their stomach
begins to trouble them seriously. They
can't think of any adequate cause.
They had been eating hurrisdly and
irregularly for q long time, to be sure,
but they supposed their stomachs quite
used to that. Why should they give out
all at once and make them restless and
sleepless and faint and dizzy?
Some people know that the strength
which the weak stomach needs. and for
the lack Of which the whole body is suf.
fering, can be found surely and quickly
In pr. Williams Pink Pills. In hun.
dreds Of instances these pills have sue.
ceeded where every other remedy had
failed. and in every case the cure was
radical.
my indigestion, said Mr.. ]. r. Mil
Ter. of Dayton, Va, "came in the first
place from the fact that few years ago
worked great deal ut night, and ate
at any odd hour whenever the chance
came, and always very hurriedly. One
day found myself victim Of terrible
dyspepsia. 1t kept me miserable all the
time for several years.
80 always had great deal of distres s.
after eating, and when got up from my
sleep my stomach would be so weak that
it would hardly take any food. I had
very uncomfortable feelings about my
heart, and was dizzy and, whenever I
stopped over and then Strengthened up,
my eyes would be badly blurred
81 read the statements of several per.
sons who had got rid Of obstinate stom.
ach troubles by using DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. bought some and they
did me world Of good. They acted
promptly and did just what was claimed
for them. I have no more distress af.
ter meals the bad feeling has gone from
the region Of my heart; the alarming
dizzy spells have disappeared, and / am
strong again"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills can be OBJ.
tanned at any drug store. They can be-
used with safety for any length of time
as they contain no opiates, stimulants
or harmful drugs. A diet book of great
value to dyspeptics can be had free by
writing to the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
CRIMINAL CASES FINISHED.
Several Respondents in Windsor COun-
" Court Receive Sentence.

Woodstock, Jan. u.-Windsor county
court has finished its criminal business
for the term and was at work to-day
hearing reports on referred cases. The
divorce list which is long will probably
he reached early next week. Twenty
or more criminal cases not disposed OF
were continued to-day. The last jury
trials were State VS.. Lucy Bland and
state VS.. Harry Turner, both cases
brought under the blanket act. Both
respondents were found guilty and SEN
fenced to from ten months to a year
In State prison. Joseph Market for
horse stealing was sentenced from three
years to three years and three months
in State prison. James Tracy. who was
charged with completely in the recent Jail
breaking case, Is committed to the Yer
gennes Industrial School until he be-
comes of age. Rena Rutnam, charged
with adultery was discharged by order
of court on her own rccognizancc in the
sum of $500, and George Heating, who
was charged with furnishing liquor, was
similarity disposed of in the sum of $500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS.
Several Scheduled for Vermont
state Has High Apportionmcnt.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE civil service
commission announces examinations to
be held In Vermont as follows: Rurlng-
ton, March y, Montpelier, March Il
and April is, Rutland. March II and &C.
and April Is, St. Johnsbury. March
II and % and April Is. Information
as to what examinations may he taken
on these dates may he secured from the
commission at Washington or from local
civil service boards.
Those who qualify as male steno-
graphcrs and typewritcrs stand an ex-
ccllent chance Tor appointment to the
department service, but because of the
high percentage Of appointments carried
by Vernon. hos qualifying for strictly
clerical pc .ons do not stand much
chance of appointment to the depart
mental service Vermont is entitled UNI
der the civil service apportionment, bds-
cI on population. to 81 employees in
the classified service She now has G.
appointments. Hence the percentage of
179.4l2 1t is tho aim of the commission
to make appointments from States having
the lowest percentage. hut ir case the
eligible list from such States does not
furnish the numror of apponteeS reYuir-
cd they arc takcn from the States hdv-
ing IA list Of elislblos for the position to
which certihcations are requested. The
only other States having so high L per-
ccntage as Vermont are tn, District of
Columbia, considered as n STATE WYor-
ing and Maryland For the purpose of
securing a place under the civil service
it is we'll In gain residence IN some
southern state, they being notably low
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
SPIRITUALISTS' SESSION.
Attendance Small ut Opening of Com
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Events.

Montpelier. Jan. 12.The State Spirit
ualist association mot at Montpelier this
Afternoon in annual convention, and the
meetings Will he continued through Sun
day evening. The attendance was small
at the first meeting this afternoon, but
was much larger at the evening session.
DIR. S. n. Gould of Randolph, the pres-
dent, has charge of the meetings Miss
Alma Leonard of Calais, the secretary, is
unable to attend the convention, and Mrs.
Ene J. Webster Chapman of Cambridge
has been appointed secretary pro tenn
pore.
The Music is in charge of Mrs. Ella
Roys with Mrs. Lula Allen as organst.
The programme this afternoon consisted
of music an invocation by w. j. Colville
of New York, opening remarks by the
president, an improvised poem by Mr.. Col
vile and a conference.
At the evenings session the address of
welcome was given by L. ]. Fallon, presf-
dent of the local society. and the response
by DR.. Gould Mr.. Colvlle gave an adj
dress and Mrs. Chapman followed with
tests.
hree sessions will be held tomorrow
and three on Sunday. Officers for the en-
suing year will be elected tomorrow aft
crnoOn.
In addition to Mr.. Colville, who is a
speaker and writer of national prominence
among Spiritualists. well known State
speakers, among them Mrs. Janus Cros-
sett of Duxbury, Mrs Emma Paul of Nor
rsville, Mrs. Chapman and A. T.. Hub
bard of Tyson, will be present during the
convention. Mrs Chapman will give sew
eral test seances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
PRISONER ESCAPED.
Walked Ont of North Hero Jail but
Quickly Recaptured.

North Hero. Jan. 1l.-Frank Moran,
confined in the new county Jail here,
tonight made his escape but was cap
tured within two hours after leaving the
building. He had been given his supper
and Mrs. O. Y. Knight went after the
dishes. She found the girl had taken
them and left the cell for about two
minutes. When she returned she found
Moran had crawlcd through the small
opening of the cell door and walked out
of the jail
Alarm was given and it was found the
prisoner had gone into the field back
of the court house to the railroad track
and started toward Albureh.
Charles Tudhope and Seymour Tassie
took team and started for Alburgf
where they waited beside the track on
the south part of Alburgh. When Moran
came along they captured him. He
made no resistance and was brought
back to Jail about nine o'clock Moran
was held on the charge of breaking into
some summer cottages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
WEATHER FAVoRs BUILDING
Autumn Like Temperatures, However,
Retard Distribution Heavy ApparcI.


New York, Jan. 12.-Bradstreet's state
of trade tomorrow will say
Though unfavorable weather conditions
have deferred distribution of heavy wear
ing apparel autumn-like temperatures
continue to favor outdoor operations and
to prolong the demand for building ma
terials and to prevent cessation of labor
at period when there is always more or
less enforced idleness
The significant feature in the market
for iron and steel is the strong under
tone, bar iron and scrap being the only
weak items. Sheets, tin plates and other
light finished products have advanced.
Reports from the winter wheat crop
are irregular. The new year in leather
and shoes starts out with animation.
She shipments are Is per cent. ahead of
the first week of 1905. Manufactures are
busy on spring work, and sample orders
for next fall are already under consid-
Grafton. Leather is quiet but strong,
Hides are reported securely held despite
quality draw backs.
Cotton has strengthened slightly in the
week. The effect of the government re-
port showing 9.72l bales ginned up to
June ! was at first bullish as was also
the meeting of cotton growers to consider
the next seasons acreage, but liquidation
forced by bearish drives was depressing
factor. The cotton goods market shows
all of its old and some new strength.
Business failures for the week ending
January II, 1905. number 2s6 against 29s
In the like week of 1905.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
HOME DRESSMAKING
The Art of Dressing Well with Small
Outlay.

The problem of how to make a good
appearance with a small outlay is one
which large proportion of women are
engaged in trying to solve.
a good appearance and pleasing per-
sonality are strong factors in life's mate
rial successes. The consciousness of wear
ing good, woll-made clothes and of being
suitably and becomingly ottired imparts a
feeling of confidence in ones ability to
please, and, unquestionably the chances
of plain woman thus equipped are far
greater than those of a dowdy beauty.
The subject of the selection and prepa-
ration Of rainment for Il new season is,
therefore, of vital Importance. Ready
made clothes are the resource of business
women. who have little, If any, unoccu-
pied time. But it is to the woman with
sufficient leisure to make her own clothes.
or, at least, to oversee and assist in their
making at home. that the series of articles
we purpose to publish under the above
heading will he addressed.
There is right way and wrong way
to do everything. and almost invaria bly,
tho right way is the simplest, easiest and
quickest method of arriving at desired
result. and, therefore it saves time and
wear and tear of brain and nerves.
THE FIT IS ALL IMPORTANT.
The fit of garment is of the utmost
Importance, and seems to grow more 50
each succeeding season.
Careful study of lines is the chief ele-
ment of success in drossmaking and one
must have n clear conception of what
are the correct lines in waist. skirt, and
sleeves to achieve satisfactory results.
TO acquire this if ones residence is
not in a fashionable center. the best way
is to study the latest designs in a good
fashion magazine, such -. Notice
the width and length of skirts. the
shoulder lines. the adjustment OF drapery,
high or low, the waist length, the curves
of seams. how the sleeves are Joined to
the waist, the length and size of sleeves,
etc.
Nowadays excellent patterns are avail
able. Much, however depends on ones
carriage, and with the best of patterns,
if the figure is not held correctly, the
back may be too long or short for the
front. or vice verse. The pattern should
always be held up to the figure before
| pinning to the goods, to determine if
such a difficulty exists.
How to manage the pattern in either
case the proper allowances to make, the
way to pin it to the goods and TO pro-
coed with the fitting will be explained in
our next article; also the correct treat
ment of the skirt and sleeve patterns.
Given a perfect fitting lining or princess
slip with up-to-date lines, the rest is
comparatively easy. But without this
correct basis it is impossible to make a
stylish gown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-01-18
34,677 RURAL ROUTES.
Over Billion Articles Handled by the
Carriers Last Year.

Washington, Jan. IA statement
prepared by p. V. DeGraw, fourth as
sistant postmaster-g general, regarding
the operations of the rural free deliv-
cry service since its establishment up
to January I, 1906, shows that the to-
tai number OF petitions received and
referred was $1,000. Of which 1925
were acted upon adversely. The num-
Der of routes in operation on the date
named was 34,677.
More than one billion pieces of mail
were handled by rural carriers during
the fiscal year 1905, each piece costing
little less than one and one-half
cents.
The approximate hct cost of the 49,
O55 carriers in the service for the fiscal
year 1905, was $l6,S71,7SS.