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The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04

her to be .ne common law wife Of
Beresford. Mexico would recognize her
right and bestow upon her the p~otec-
tion of all the probate laws of Mexico.
She would then be entitled to large
part of the Lord Beresford estate.
Lady Flo" will base her action in
the courts here on the ground that she
was known publicly as Lady Flo
Beresford" the wife of Delavel Beres-
ford She asserts that they came here
together shortly after they began to
live together in Mexico, and that the
agreement to live together was re-
newed here and that they lived as hus-
band and wife and were regarded as
such in this country. Beresford
held real estate in this city and in
New Mexico, in addition to his holdings
in Mexico and Canada and England.
The pictures of Beresford and the
negro woman were made in st. Louis
several years ago, when the two went
there together. When the Wolf woman
went shopping here she carried a check
book signed by Beresford and gave his
checks for purchases. She often re-
ceived letters and packages addressed
to Lady Flo Beresford." She was
known by this title for almost twenty
two years When the Beresford will is
probated here the Wolf woman will
begin her action, unless before that
time to avoid scandal the English
Beresfords agree TO q compromise.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
PRUssIAN LEADERS
FEAR THE POLES
Government Continues to
Prosecute Infractions of
the Political Ordinances
Discomfort EVIDENT

GNESEN, Province of Posen. Prussia,
Jan. 3.-The Prussian Government, in
consequence of the disturbed state of
the public mind in Prussian Poland
over the school strike and the renewal
of the Polish national agitation, con-
tinues to prosecute severely any in
fraction. of the political ordinances.
The trial was begun today of mem
Der of the Prussian House of Lords,
Won Koscielski, a rich Polish land
owner; Won Chvzanowski a member of
the low house of the Prussian Diet.
and twenty-one other persons, who are
changed with having taken part in a
public meeting in the park of Won
Koscielskfs castle without the consent
of the Government.
All of the accused belong to the So
called Polish ''Socop' association. num-
bering several hundred thousand per-
sons and forming. the prosecution
AYERS, material for mobolizing a future
revolutionary army.
The "Socor' assumes to be gym
nastic association and has branches in
every parish in Poland. and the ac-
cused include its principal leaders.
Won Koscielski is a candidate for
election to the Reichstag. The Prus-
sian Government has dismissed about
200 Poles in this province who We're
lllllH6 pOSll4Ohct CSPCN1eA-
ly all the Polish members of the local
boards where the school strike is in
progress
BERLIN, Jan. 3.-Although the Gov
ernment recognizes the extreme politt-
cal discomfort in Prussian Poland ow-
ing to the revival of the nationalist
movement. no concern is felt regarding
the situation, because of the adequate
measures of every sort taken TO deal
III araf
agents have located Tie headquarters
of the committee which is conducting
the agitation at Lamberg, Galicia, Aus
tria.
The German Government has in
formed the Government of Austria
Hungary of the activity of the Slam
berg committee, but there seems to be
no disposition upon the part of the
authorities at Vienna to proceed sharp
ly against the agitators, Nas Austrian
Poland is tranquil and prosecutions
would stir up the Polish question there.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
ASK RESTORATION
OF CANTEEN

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-Yards of
petitions bearing the signatures of
nearly every member Of the Spanish
War Veterans will be dumped on
Congress in the next week or so, ask
ing the restoration of the army canteen.
CAPTAIN ]. Walter Mitchell, secretary
of the organization, intends TO push
the matter vigorously.
The petitions ask that Congress put
a stop 10 the drunkenness that now
exists in the regular army by reason
of the fact that soldiers desiring slim
uiants are driven to low resorts and
vile whisky instead of being furnished
the milder beverages under careful reg
ulations."
Captain Mitchell says most of the
woman's auxiliary organizations of
the Spanish War Veterans have Joined
their husbands and brothers in the
fight for the restoration of the canteen.
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CONGRESS- IGNORES
FOREST NEEDS
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-Unless pres
sure from the people is brought to bear
the leaders of the House will refuse tc
pass the bill establishing national for
est reserves in the White Mountains
and in the Southern Appalachian
Range.
The excuse of lack of time to put the
measure through at this session Is
being urged by the leaders. The neces-
sity for enacting the legislation is
crying, but for some inscrutable reason
the Congressional chieftains do not
seem to care to give heed.
Postponement will mean further un-
bridled destruction of the forests and
the threatened ruin of many industries
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
OFFICIALS ORDER
INVESTIGATION
SPECIAL pIspATcH no rHE cAL1

REDDING, Jan. 3.-The mystery in
the death of the three Stewart children
in Anderson Tuesday is unsolved. Evil
dences of foul play are so strong that a
rigid official investigation is being car
ried on by Coroner Bassett and his
jury.
Evidence of smoke in the lungs of
the little ones proves that life was not
extinct before the fire reached them.
The head of one of the children was
crushed. The stomachs of the children
have been taken out and will be sent
to San Francisco for chemical exam
ination on order of District Attorney
DoZier.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
LOCAL LIQUOR MEN
MAY GET MONEY
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Secretary
Taft today sent communication to
Congress saying that the matter of
payment of $4,000 by the general Gov
ernment to the owners of liquors de-
stroyed by United States soldiers dur
ing the San Francisco earthquake was
worthy of legislative consideration. He
says that the soldiers were not there
by request Of the State authorities to
suppress riot, but being on the ground
simply undertook to aid in the work of
rescue and destroyed the whisky to
prevent lawlessness. The act techni-
calIy, he adds, was perhaps illegal, and
for this reason he thinks the matter
might well be given attention by Con-
gress.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
THE CALIFORNIA PROMOTION COMMITTED
(Organi1ed 1002)

PROMOTIONS: The act of promoting, ad-
vancement; ENCoURAGEMENT-C Die
tionary.
The California Promotion Committee has for
its object the PROMOTING of California as a
whole
1t has nothing to sell.
Its energies devoted to fostering ali
things that have the ADVANCEMENT OF Call
fornia as their object.
1t gives reliable information on every subject
connected with the industries Of California
1t gives ENCOURAGEMENT to the establish
ment OF new industries and invites desirable i'm
migration.
II Is not an employment agency although II
gives informa tion regarding labor conditions.
1t presents the opportunities and needs in all
fields of business and professional activity.
The Committee is supported by popular sub
scription and makes no charge for any service
rendered.
Affiliated with the Committee are one hundred
and sixty commercial organizations Of the State,
with membership Of over thirty thousand.
Meetings are held semi-annually in different
parts of California. where matters OF State In
terest discussed.
Headquarters OF the Committee are maintained
in San Francisco in California Building, Union
ss' CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
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THE BEACH
TO INSTITUTE
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALL.

SAN BERNARDINo, Jan. s.-Miss
Evans and Miss Espy, teachers in the
grammar school in this city. def1ed an
express command Of the Board Of Edu-
cation by remaining away from the
County Institute held two weeks ago.
The truant teachers. who. 1t is said. en-
joyed a vacation at the beach during
the sessions of the institute, have been
cited to appear before the board at its
next meeting and make explanation.
The members of the board are con-
sidering what punishment shall be
neted out TO the Offenders
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
LAST ACT is TO FREE WOMAN

LINCOLN, Jan. 3.-Mrs. Lena Mar
garet Lille of David City, Nebr., SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for life for
the murder of ,her husband, Harvey
Lille, four years ago, was granted an
unconditional pardon today by Cover
nor Mickey. 1t was his last official
act before retiring from office.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04

se.led nronosals in frfplicafe will he received
here until II n. m. January II. 1907. aud
then opened. for furnishing, during the nseal
FOR Fort Baker. Fort Mason and Fort Me-
Dowell. Cal Government reserves the right
TO reject any all bids IN whole or IN part
Preference given to articles Of American pro-
duction, conditions OF price and quality TN
GLIDING in the price OF foreign productions the
duty thereon) beiug equal, and such preference
given to articles OF American production pro-
duced on the Pacific Coast. to the extent OF
consumption required by the public service
there. All information furnished on applica-
tfon to undersigned o. P. NJ. HAZZARD, 1se
1t. End Cav, In absence Q. Q. u.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
CONVICTION IN HARTJE CASE

PITTsBURG, Jan. 3.-William B, de
Costa, the negro tailor arrested for
perjury after his testimony in the
Hartje trial, was found guilty by a
jury this afternoon.
The negro coachman. Clifford Hooe,
has previously been sentenced to six
years in the penitentiary on conviction
of perjury.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
HARTMAN AT WORK AGAIN

NEW YORK, Jan. Edward H.
Hartman, who has been confined to his
home at Arden for about a week, re-
turned to his town house yesterday. 1t
is expected that he will be downtown
tomorrow Harriman's recent indis-
position caused him to undergo a light
operation on Monday. 1t was said to
have been entirely successful.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
WOMEN PASS BOGUS MONEY

MADRID, Jan. 3.-A counterfeit coin
factory in the house of a man named
Jose Ciscar was rafded by the police
yesterday. A quantity of dies and ma
chimes were seized. A surprising dis
covery by the police was that seven
women, living in as many different
apartments, distributed the spurious
product. Jealousy on the part of one
of the women prompted the information
on which the raid was made.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
HAVANA Is awIDE OPEN,

HAVANA, Jan. 3.-Governor Nunez
says he will take steps to end gambling,
which has become very fragrant here.
Havana is wide open. according to
Nunez, and the town of Bejucal he de-
scribes as a Monte Carlo.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
DEATH OF BENNDOFF.

VIENNA, Jan. 3.-Professor Benndoff,
the archaeologist. is dead. He was
noted for his discoveries of antiquities
in Ephesus.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-04
REPUD|ATE CLAIMS
OF VALPARAISO

LONDON. Jan. 3.-All tie British
insurance companies have repudiated
their liabilities arising from the earth
quake at Valparaiso last year Al
meeting Of the Royal Insurance Com
many at Liverpool today the chairman
said that the terms of the Valparaiso
roIicies differed from those OF San
Francisco. The companies, he added,
had all agreed to resist the Valparaiso
laains, and lawsuits have been begun
Prince Qufnio, son OF the exiled King
N Dahomey, recently attempted suicide
IA Algeria from sheer boredom and
lack OF facilities for amusement
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SAYS LEBAUDY is on TOUR

PARIS, Jan. 3-The Journal says
that Jacques Lebaudy. the self-styIed
Emperor of Sahara, is making a tour
Of the United States.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
IN THE STORES

THE PALAIS ROYAL is to be open to-
morrow until / o'clock and housekee pers
are promised the best bargains of the year.
Lace curtains are quoted at nearly half
the usual prices. This annual Labor day
sale Of draperies and furniture has l1ng
since been associated with rarely good lar
gains and this year is to prove no eXcep-
ton.
Some of the illustrations on today s
Paiats Royal page are well worth studying.
Really classic furniture is pictured and
priced remarkably low.
The basement floor sale OF chinaware g
prolific of equally good bargains, and for
the same reason-the coming of the new
prompts the hurrying out Of the old. Be-
sides chnaware all kinds Of home needs
are listed and nearly ever price quoted is
a surprise.
II Is on Labor day every year, when sam
| pIes Of handmade needleWork are distributed
| a. nomiEal prices. This year hand-drawn
| linen and handmade renaissance pieces OF
| all shapes and sizes are listed. Blankets,
| comforts, quilts. towels and table linen are
also pInong the bargains included in to-
-norrow's brief but important sale.
| GOLDENBERG's will close at O'Clock
| tomorrow but many bargains are promised
| for the morning hours. The September
| sale or lace curtains will be an attractive
| feature, the designs NOlllISuhH
| cable net imported irish point, ETC.. lin
many beautiful and stylish patterns. There
will also be special sales of glassware
heavyweight mattings, tapestry, rugs. table
| damask special crib outfits, b,eached
| sheets, etc. Big bargains are also prom
ised in white and colored wash goods, cor
| set covers, embroideries. fall dress fabrics,
laces etc. Bargain briefs of special interest
| include sleeve boards, salt boxes. wash
| boilers cuspIdors. clothes horses, sad Irons
| umbrella stands sofa cushions. gas globes
| ash and garbage cans, washtubs, upholstery
| sundries, etc.
| S. KANN, SONS co. will keep their
| stores open tomorrow until l pm. to allow
| those who have special holiday or other
| needs to supply the opportunity to do so
| and have arranged some unusually good
| specials from nearly every department OF
the house as attractions.
/ Attention VIII principally center, doubt.
Evening star., 1907-09-01

less, upon the sale Of sample suits in the
new modes that are to be popular during
the late fall and winter-suits that are
manufacturers samples and merely dis
played in showrooms long enough to take
orders from high-grade retail houses,
Some Of the other items deserving special
remark are those Of fine Brussels rugs, Of
fered at about a third under real worth
Another special that will draw many
eager purchasers to this firms store to-
morrow Is that Of women sstailored shirts
In the new fall styles offered also at third
under the price at which they are usually
sold.
In yard goods. black tafreta. this firms
famous guaranteed green edge" taffeta,
sold at a considerable saving on every
yard. is the leading attraction.
This and many other notable items make
up a singularly attractive list for the half
days selling.
LANSBURGH G. BRO. announce for to-
| morrow the greatest five-hour sale ever
held at their store. Halliday specials will
prevail in every department, and bargains
will be the order of the day until 1 O'Clock
when the establishment closes. These
specials will include women's skirts and
waists, wash goods, knit underwear, do
meStic goods, underwear mattingS, etc
New arrivals in cloths and dress goods
| should be of special interest on this very
first day Of the first autumn month as in
Among the new fabrics are imported
broadcloths. spotproof black broadcloth
Priestley phantom checks resilda voiIes
lschiffon Venetian and new fancy worsteds.
PHILIPSBORN gives notice Of arrival
| Of smart models in fall tailored suits
These garments are expressed in broad
! cloth, cheviot, serge and novelty effects,
and early purchasers are assured of sub
stantial savings. There will also COM
mence tomorrow a rummage sale of re-
! naming summer stock.
VIM. HAHN & CO. call attention to the
| triumphs Of skilled American labor as
evidenced by American-made shoes The
| ''cut price" sale Of summer shoes will
| continue throughout the week. The store
will be open until 1 o'clock tomorrow to
give those interested an early opportunity
| to avail themselves Of the last cut on
summer footwear and to see some Of the
new fall styles.
THE DAVENPORT co. announces q
special -ten-day bargain, beginning with
tomorrow. These specials will consist of
furniture, carpets. lace curtains, portieres,
Evening star., 1907-09-01

fascinated by his mastery Of the wheel He
Is not the sort of a monkey whose sphere
In life is limited to climbing up to win
dows after reluctant pennies
Jake can take a bicycle apart as we'll as
he can ride it. but then he reaches his
limit, for, at every performance when he
has disjointed his machine, Mr. Gentry has
to call in some outsider to put it together
again. Jake's mechanical genius has not
been developed to the constructive stage
Then there is a monkey physician He is
DR.. Coco, and a very good doctor too, If
II is fair to judge doctors by results
Sixteen ponies enter the ring together
and one of them falls suddenly ill., A doc
tor is sent for in hurry, and In rushes
DIR. Coco. He looks the patient over, with
wise expression, as If he knew exactly
what the matter was. and then appears to
give orders to have the ponys leg sawed
off. But let us draw the veil.
There is plenty more doing in the Gentry
show.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
ATTEMPTS TO WRECK TRAINS
Timely Discovery of obstructions OF
the Erie Road.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. August 31.-Two at
tempts were made last night to wreck pas
senger trains on the Erie railroad a few
miles south of Cleveland, but in both cases
the attempts were frustrated by the timely
discovery OF the obstructions In each case
ties were bound to the track. Detectives
employed by the company are now at work
trying to ferret out the perpetrators. but
thus far little evidence has been discovered
warranting an arrest.
The Erie tracks where the obstructions
were found run in some places on high
embankments, and there are many sharp
curves. A train thrown from the track
there would be completely wrecked and
much loss OF life would result without
doubt.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
HEARsT's LABOR SPEECH.
Says He Will Not Talk Politics a
Jamestown.

NEW YORK, August 31-William r.
Hearst denied today the report that he
would make a political speech at James
town on Labor day, and sound the keynote
Of the coming presidential campaign. Mr.
Hearst said that he would consider the de-
livery of a political speech under the cir
cumstances as peculiarly bad taste, and
that he had been invited to the eXposi-
ton on Labor day presumably for the pur-
pose of addressing workingmen on sub
ject in which they are Immediately inter-
ested. consequently his speech would be
along those lines.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
NEW CUSTOMS SYSTEM.
Inauguration on Steamer Today Pro-
nounced a Success by Travellers.

NEW YORK, August 3l.-The new sys-
tenn of customs declarations was inaugu-
rated today on the arrival of the American
line steamer New York and old-time sea-
goers pronounced the system a success.
Instead of having the passengers make their
declarations" to the score or more deputy
collectors who boarded the ship in the
lower bay the passengers on the New York
gave their statements" as they are now
called, to the purser before the ship reached
port.
The purser in turn gave the statements
to one deputy collector on reaching quar-
antine. Under the new system the passen-
gers are not compelled to sit In the saloons
and make out their statements while COM
ing up the bay.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
NEW YORK THEATRIcALs.
One New Play Last Night and Two
Old Ones.

NEW YORK, August 31.-The opening OF
three more theaters tonight ended week
which has seen a curtain go up almost
nightly on Broadway, and with several
productions and revivals scheduled for next
week the season of 10O7-S may be said to
have begun. Tonight's openings, however.
included but one new play. MY Wife,"
with which John Drew opened the Empire
lin revived 1.-The Great Divide" at Daily 8,
and were warmly welcomed by a big first
night audience in their last seasons sue
cess. At the big Hippodrome the curtain
went up on "Neptune's Daughters and
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Alley Decided to District.

The Commissioners have accepted deed
from John Miller and Michael J. Keane
conveying to the District an alley in b,ocSl
10. Meridian Hill. The deed has been putt
on record by Auditor Tweedale. 1t Is the
intention OF the Commissioners to close
the alley and include 1t in the grounds
recently purchased by the District for school
purposes. ~
Evening star., 1907-09-01

HOUSE & HERMANN open the week
with many attractive offerings for those
interested in the Quitting or renewing
of homes. Among the bargains noted are
weathered oak library suites of three
pieces china, cabinets, buffets Of quartered
oak, freside chairs, elegant. durable and
comfortable, and eight-tier bookcases of
golden or weathered oak, with glass doors
and adjustable shelves.
MORTON c. STOUT & co. will start
the new season with a line of cassimeres
at bargain prices before the autumn rush
begins The latest styles are on view,
among them fine new browns in new ef-
fects in mixtures, stripes and checks.
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Accompany the Gentry Show.

These partners accompany the Gentry
show. which Will hold forth at 10th and L
streets this week. and will be the especial
delight of the children.
Seriously. the affection of the two dissiuf-
liar animals for one another is said to
amaze even the showmen. Monkeys are so
mischievous that they have looked for
Tobey to become provoked beyond the
bounds Of his patience by some of Gala
gher's antics.
Some times Gallagher steals up behind
Tobey and p!nches him. Tobey doesn't like
this. but instead of seizing the monkey in his
trunk and dashing him to a pulp against
the ground while he stamps on him with
shrill trumpetings, he merely calls Gal
lagher over and appears to whisper to him.
W hat TObey says is a mystery, but. what
ever IL is. 1t has always put a stopper on
Gallagher's monkey-shines.
Neither animal has ever been spoiled by
the use OF gOad or whip. for Mr. Gentry
allows no cruel treatment of any of the
hundreds of animals in his troupe.
Mr.. Gallagher and Tobey are bound to
make lot of friends during their visit
to Washington.
There are 260 ponies with the Gentry
show. They are an attraction In them
selves There are also plenty of monkeys,
one, besides Mr.. Gallagher, being especial
ly notable.
- Rides a Bicycle.
This Is Jake. who can ride bicycle. He
pedals round and round the ring, grinning
at the children, who sit and watch him,
Evening star., 1907-09-01
Vacation Trips.

The Star Resort Bureau is open to the
public from $50 m. to pm, and the serv-
Ice Is free. Do not worry about your vaca-
tion. Let The Star Bureau plan 1t for you.
Evening star., 1907-09-01

Pioneer Days" two spectacles which were
seen at the house last season.
Mr.. Drew's new play is four-act comedy
adapted from the French, and is at pres
ent being produced In Paris and London.
The play introduces Mr.. Drew's new lead
ing lady, Miss Billie Burke, an English
actress, and the cast included Ferdinand
Gottschalk and Dorothy Tenant
Evening star., 1907-09-01

NEWPORT, r. l.. August 31.-The United
States cruiser Prairie. having on board
the Naval Reserves Battalion of Rhode Is
land. sailed today for a weeks cruise Of in
struction. .-.---
Evening star., 1907-09-01

etc, and we'll represent the exclusive
styles of the coming season.
Evening star., 1907-09-01

Vaccination Is one Of the qualifications
for voter in Norway,
Evening star., 1907-09-01
COrsets.

Girdle Corsets, made of mercerized ba-
tiste, in light blue, pink and 90
white; garters attached. Spe- e0OC
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bust; long hip; garters at 4CC
tached Special.
c. B. Corsets. made Of batiste; new
high bust; long dip hip:
double steel through; suit Ct M
able for full figures. spe- D .UU
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