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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-18
"Watch Dog" Of the Hall.


This mans room was not far from that
occupied by Mrs. Hahn, who Is such
light sleeper that she is up at the mer-
est sound, and has often been referred
to as the watch dog" of the hall.
Significance is attached to the fact
that she was not at the hall when the
fire occurred, having come to New York
city the day before for the purpose,
riously enough, of ordering an equip
ment of fire escapes for the building.
The authorities also have statements
from three male members of the colony
who reached the hall late Friday
night that at about 3 o'clock Saturday
morning they heard suspicious move
ments and muffled footsteps in the house.
begin Thursday, when the coroner will
hold an inquest into the death of Lester
Briggs, carpenter, who was the only
one killed.
An Important Case.
So important is the case considered
that unusual care Will be exercised in the
selection of a jury, and invitations to
serve have been extended to the most
representative men Of the county, in
Guiding business and professional men
and several oficeholders. Donald Nc
Kay, well-known and wealthy banker,
will be the foreman.
1t is known that Mr.. Sinclair had enc
mics outside of Helicon Hail. if not with
in it's walls. One of the officers of the
institution said yesterday that several
persons whom he had refused to receive
as members of the colony and who had
talked loudly against him had been seen
lettering in the neighborhood of late.
He had also aroused much hostile feel
ing by his exposures of the beef trust
in The Jungle" and at the time of the
fire he had nearly completed a scathing
arraignment Of the steel trust which
had been contracted for by his publishers,
and the manuscript of which was lost
in the flames.
Colony Not Prosperous.
1t was said yesterday by a person in
authority that the matter of insurance
could not have furnished any one with
a motive for destroying the hall, for the
reason that there are three mortgages
on the building and that the insurance
The colony was not in as prosperous a
on the night before the fire a meeting
of the governors was held. at which it
was decided to increase the price Of
board and rooms in order to raise money
for the making of needed improvements.
Nevertheless it has been decided to
continue the project as soon as place
can be found.
In connection with the resources Of the
institution. what was captioned "a con-
fidential statement" was issued by Mr..
Sinclair, under date of February 4 last,
to those interested in the work Of the
said. had for the first time met with
trouble and was obliged to appeal for
help" In this 1t was stated that the pur-
chase price OF the hall was $4,000 and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-18

It matters little what 1t IL that you want
situation or a servant-a
want" ad. In The Star will reach the
person who can MI your need
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
b|NGER HERMANN TRIAL
IS COMMENCED ANEW
Juror Has Heart Failure
and Another Is Chosen
IN His Place
INTRODUCE LETTERS
Are Identified by Ex-Sen-
ator Simon and Will
liam Steele

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Another de-
lay occurred today in the trial of Rep
resentative Binger Hermann of Oregon
on a charge of the destruction of pub
lie records. 1t was announced that one
of the jurors was i'll of heart trouble.
1t was agreed that the eleven jurors
already impaneled should be allowed to
remain while the one vacancy was be-
ing filled.
Dennis Brown, the second juror ex-
amiTfed, was accepted as the twelfth
juror.
Assistant District Attorney Adkins
made the opening statement for the
Government, it being necessary to be-
gin the trial again. His statement was
Identical with the one made to the jury
several days ago In which he detailed
the allegations against the defendant
concerning the destruction of thirty
five letters and press copy books con-
stituting part of the records of the
General Land Office.
In opening the defense Attorney
Worthington also practically repeated
his original statement to the jury.
BY agreement, former United States
Senator Joseph Simon and William G.
Steele, both of Portland, Ore, were the
first witnesses called, they having made
urgent pleas to be heard and dis
charged. Each identified letters in the
I
ten them by Hermann while land
commissioner and sent to them
in "franked" envelopes. Other sim
liar letters will be filed by
them with the clerk of the court. To
this the defense consented when the
prosecution announced that all were
absolutely innocent of any tainI of
wrongdoing on the part of Hermann,
and Justice Stafford had said after the
statement by the prosecutor he would
permit no question of a different nature
to be raised concerning the letters.
DR.. Henry Seger of West Virginia, a
former stenographer for Hermann in
the land office, said Hermann had about
fifty press copy letter books in his pri-
vate Office which were considered pri-
vate copy books, although accessible to
him and others III the General Land
Office. Hermann had the letters writ
ten or dictated by him copied in these
books. He had large correspondence,
particularly with parties IN Oregon and
in the West
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
NEW oRLEANs RACEs

NEW ORLEANS, Feb l9--Fair Grounds re-
First race. one mile, selling-Byebye Ii won
Eargsutus second. Schroeoers Midway third
Time. I:z5 I-5.
second race. four furlongs-Blue Lee won,
Z. n Fry second, Lattice third. Time, ;4s 80
Third race six furlongs, seiiiik ns "o"
Fonrfh race one mile-Western won, Bon
trf second Voting third Tine 1:44 40
rtffh race one and a sixteenth miles sell
he light Note won, Paul Clifford second
Ef,g Ellsworth third. Time, 1:5l
sixth race five and a half furlongs-Saptain
Fime :09 10. -,
seventh race one and sixteenth miles, sell
l7r-Camester won Car0nal second, r.. f. VII
tams third Time, l;5l 20
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
TWELVE INNING GAME
ENDS WITH TIE SCORE

BERKELEY, Feb. 1e.-In a twelve
inning game Of baseball the Varsity
and the Santa Clara teams played
themselves to a standstill on the cam
pus diamond this afternoon, the score
standing to when darkness made
Il necessary to call the game. Jordan,
for the Varsity, pitched in mastery
style, but was accorded ragged support.
with two men on bases in the eleventh
Inning and but one man out as the re-
suit OF fielding errors, Jordan struck
out the next two batsmen that faced
him. Miller shone with Jordan, his
single in the eighth inning bringing In
Heister and scoring the tally that saved
the team from defeat.
Kilburn pitched a strong game for
Santa Clara, holding down the Var
sity to two hits, but his bases on balls
were numerous and helped to make
runs for his opponents
The lineup was as follows:
Santa CIara-Tuohey second base; A. Schafer,
tbortstop: Freine third base: Lappn, left field;
Peters center field; Broderick, first base; Wat
son right field; NJ. Schaner, catcher; Knburn,
CsIifornia-Reid. second base; Causley, short
tfoD. Heister third base; Wulzen, first base;
Jordan pitcher: Miller, left field; Schaeffer,
catcher; Myers and Smith, right field; Sweesy,
center field.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
CALIFORNIANS WORKING
To AID JUDGESHIP BILL
Metcalf Says He Does Not
Want the Position to Be
Created Soon
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Active ef-
forts are being made by the California
delegation to get the district judgeship
bill into conference The matter is in
the hands of the House committee on
judiciary. If the committee should ask
for a conference 1T is believed by the
Californians that the Senate conferees
would recede from the Senate amend
ment creating two additional Circuit
Judges and agree to the bill as it
passed the House, merely providing for
District Judge for the Northern Dis
trict of California. The Californians
are anxious to get the bill through at
this session if possible on account of
the great pressure of work upon the
court at San Francisco.
Secretary Metcalf was asked as to
the report that he would be appointed
to the new judgeship. II know nothing
about it." he replied, but I do know
that I don't want it,
It is suggested here that w. c. Van
Fleet might be the choice of the two
Senators for the place. II Metcalf
should be selected another Califor-
nian would probably be appointed to
the Cabinet
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
PONIES FROM THE SOUTH
ARRIVE At SAN MATEO
Successful Polo Meeting at
Clark's Country Place
Assured

San Mateo looked like Newmarket
Heath on a big race day yesterday
when the hooded and blanketed ponies
from southern California were de-
trained. There were thirty-twO in all,
IN charge of eleven grooms. Another
lot Is due today with the arrival of the
nrst or the players who will take part
IN the polo tournament and race meet
ing which viii open tomorrow at El
Paiomar, Charles w. Clarks country
place.
Among the ponies which arrived yes
terday are number which viii start in
the races on Clark's private track on
Saturday. These include Robert Lee
betthers Mignonette, W. f. Pedley' S
Lady Rucker and Carlotta, Z. J. Boe-
sexes Solo, Blue Knot. Freedman and
Wild Rose, and W. Lionel Roberts El
Key The latter is considered a won
oertul pony and much is expected OF ii
when II meets the northern cracks.
Blue knot is a light pony, but proved a
stayer by winning the A B. Spreckels
chaIlenge cup at Coronado last year. at
one and quarter miles. Mignonette
won the consolation race at Coronado.
The entries for the races will not
close until Thursday, when all the
northern ponies will be measured by
lDr. j. A Edmonds of the Southern Cali
lornla association. The northern ponies
have been tried and they will come in
under the required standard.
The details Of the play in the polo
tournament have been placed in the
hands of a committee consisting OF
Francis J. Carolan, Charles W. Clark
z. j. Boeseke, B. n. Smith Jr. and
W. Lionel Roberts. These gentlemen
will decide all questions which may be
raised regarding the makeup Of teams
and the hours OF play.
The Burlingame men started a prac-
tice game late yesterday afternoon, but
an injury TO r. n. Tobin brought it TO
an abrupt close. The martingale or
Tobin's pony was too long and gave
the pony too much play about the head.
He tossed his head up and struck his
rider on the nose. The injury, while
not serious, was so painful as to pre-
.clude the possibility Of Tobin continu-
ing in the game. The players who were
taking part in the practice game were
F. J. CarOlan, T. J. Driscoll, +. C. Bell
vile, Teddy Howard, r. NJ Tobin and
George Parsons.
Rudolph Spreckels has sent his string
OF racing ponies to Clark's track, where
they win be given their final prep
aration for Saturdays races by Trainer
Moore.
No admission fee will be exacted al
any Of the games. A stand has been
provided for the public, from which a
good view Of the play and the races
can be obtained.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
CROSS-COUNTRY ROUTE
CHOSEN FOR BIC RACE

The high school runners who have
been training the past three weeks for
the cross country run on Washington's
birthday, under the auspices Of the
Academic Athletic League, are not
pleased with the course decided upon
by the officials Of the league. When
the run" was undertaken it was with
the understanding that the route would
be laid in Golden Gate Park or its
vicinity.
The race viii start at Nineteenth
avenue and H street. continue along
Nineteenth avenue 10 Ocean avenue
and 10 the highway at the beach. From
this point the race will be a straight
away finish TO the junction of the
south drive and the Ocean boulevard.
The league officials have arranged to
have the special car Hermosa on hand
10 enable the judges TO arrive at the
tape in time to see the finish
This viii be the first cross country
run ever undertaken by the Academic
League. but with such men as Presi-
dent Skaife, William Potts, Charles
Mel, R. L. Balzari and J. NJ. Brewer to
make the arrangements there is little
doubt as TO its success. Lick, Wilmer
ding, Cogswell, Polytechnic and Lowell
have entered full teams, while Mission
and Commercial viii be represented by
one runner each.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
READY WEAPON SLUNG
ON 4 BAND OF RUBBER
Ex-Convict Fails to Get
the Drop on Pair of
Quick Policemen

James Quinn, burglar, firebug, con-
ate character, was arrested early yes
terday morning while acting in sus-
picious manner at the corner of First
and Howard streets. When seized by
Officers Walsh and MARITIME he made an
effort to shoot them with a revolver
which he carried suspended inside one
of the sleeves of his coat at the end
of a rubber band, but the policemen
were too quick for him and he was dis
armed and handcuffed. AS evidence of
his desperate character Quinn, when he
saw that further resistance was USE
less, exclaimed: IF I had had five Sec
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
STAMPS PURcHl

onds more liberty I would have got
you bothr' When searched at the
Southern station a kit of burglar tools
was found in his clothing and he ad-
mitted that he had been surprised while
preparing to commit a burglary.
Quinn has served two terms in San
Quentin and Folsom. While in San
Quentin he confessed to the murder of
Otto Egbert in this city and thereby
secured the release of John Riley, a
former friend, who had been bound
over to the Superior Court for the
crime. The written confession was de-
stroyed in the April fire and as he re-
fused to repeat 1t, nothing could be
done against him on his release last
October.
Immediately following his arrest yes
terday Quinn was subjected to Sc
we're sweating process and under the
fire of questions admitted that he had
been responsible for six burglaries in
Seattle and six more in Portland since
his release five months ago. The po-
lice are inclined to believe that he COM
mitted some of the many robberies in
the Mission district during the last
few weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
THE CALIFORNIA PROMOTION COMMITTEE
(OrwnnIKed 1OO1

PROMOTION: The act OF promoting advance
ment; ENCOURAGENENT.-C Century Dictionary.
The California Promotion COMMITTEES has for
its object the PROMOTING OF California as q
whole.
1t has nothing to sell.
Its energies are devoted to fostering all things
that have the ADVANCEMENT OF California as
their object.
1t gives reliable information on every subject
connected with the Industries OF California.
It gives ENCOURAGEMENT to the establish
ment OF new industries and invites desirable i'm
migration.
II is not an employment agency, although It
gives information regarding labor conditions.
1t presents the opportunities and needs in all
fields OF business and professional activity.
The Committee Is supported BY popular sub
scriptton 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 semtannually 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
Square.
CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
ACTION ON SHIPPING BILL
House VIII Hold Night Sessions for
Discussion of Littauer Measure

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19-The ship
subsidy probably will be considered by
the House at night sessions latesthis
week. Speaker Cannon and Represen-
tative Watson, the Republican whip,
conferred with the President today and
although no positive agreement has
likely that the Littauer bill would be
considered on the floor.
In case the subsidy measure be
taken up by the House it will be under
a rule limiting the debate to two even
ings and the bill will be subject to
amendment.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
SENATOR BAILEY GIVES
A HISTORY OF HIS LIFE
Texan Defends Himself by
Entering Denial Before
Inquisitors

AUSTIN, Feb. 1s.-Senator Joseph w.
Bailey, testifying today before the
legislative investigating committee, de-
MED the truth Of the charges preferred
against him by Representative Cooke
regarding his alleged relations with
the Waters Pierce Oil Company. Bailey
reviewed his lifes history up to the
time of his election to the United States
Senate in 1901.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
wINNERs AT OAKLAwN

NOT SPRINGS. Feb. 19--Oaklawn results:
I-irsf race four furiongs-Bess Ward won.
handy Dancer second. Hollow third. Time, :4s-
second race. five ana nall Iurionss-bu - u, uIeh
4 mold won Broken Melody second, Refine Re
lenr third Time. Los 3-5.
Tiird race six furlongs-The Bear Won, Lady
tafit-i second I1eber Gore third Time, LA.
TSonrfb race one mile and seventy yards
fiSfIedo won Belden second, Florizel third
S-5iffb race one mile-Flip won, J. d. Dunn
nd Demo third. Time, 1:4l 20.
/Sivrh race seven furlongs-1yro yrolean won,
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
REcEtyER Is pEMANpED

JEFFERSON CITY, Feb. 19.-The
Central Trust Company of New York
filed suit in the Federal Court today
asking that a receiver be appointed for
the Rudolph Macon Coal Company Of
Macon, Mo. The trust company owns
s2,160,000 of the company's bonds.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
FIRE FIEND AT WORK

BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 19.-The home
of W. V. Miller was threatened with
destruction and the members Of the
family with the loss of their lives this
morning as a result Of an attempt at
arson. In a vacant room and on the
roof shavings saturated with oil had
been strewn and then ignited- The
house was in flames when the family
were awakened. and escape was difficult.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
For washIngton's birthday

Patriotic souvenirs of the great pat
tfof's bfrthday-our satin flag and
kLfeId candy boxes Haas Candy
sfoTes Fillmore at Ellis and Van Ness
Ii Snffer.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
SLOT MACHINES DOOMED

TACOMA, Feb. 19.-Fifty-one slot
machines, valued at s6250, captured by
the officials in various parts of the city
are to be taken out into the bay to-
morrow and dumped in fifty fathoms
of water
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
FEDERAL JURY |ND|CTs
THE GREAT NORTHERN
Finds Rebates Were Paid to
American Sugar
Company

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The Federal
Grand Jury indicted the Great Northern
Railroad Company today on the charge
that in 1904 it paid $4,000 in rebates
on sugar shipments to Lowell M.
Palmer, traffic agent Of the American
Sugar Refining Company. A second
count of the same indictment charges
tha 1854 additional rebates were paid
to Palmer by various railroads In con-
junction with the Great Northern.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

It is a mistake to drink poor coffee
and tea-Schilling's Best.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

Exhibition of paintings by Jules
PAGES. Vickery Galleries. 1744 Califor-
ia street, commencing February 20.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
Byron Hot Spring.

ByrOn f1Ot SPRINGS
Among the Contra Costa hills and few hours
from San Francisco-a delightful week lend re-
sort for rest and recreation. Write agents South
ern Pacific.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
lace: sold by the Ideal Cloak and
Suit Co. for SOC. Bankrupt stock
price each 2lc
Muslin Gowns-Made of an extra
quality of material; both low and
high neck; regular price 81. Spe-
I Muslin Drawers-Made of good
material; open front and back: sold
regularly at 75c. Bankrupt stock
s price .s,,;r,.,1a,s.o.. .:,;....;i.,..-: .4sc
) f1ounce and beautifully trimmed
with lace and embroidery; regular
$3.50 value. Special ...... soc
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

CSC
Upon presentation of
this Coupon we will sell
you a pretty little
.after-dinner Coffee Sou
venir Spoon OF Sterling
silver, with gold bowl
decorated with designs
of the Cliff House and
Golden Gate. There
are seven patterns to
choose from, and they
sell elsewhere at soc.
With Coupon only, each
23c
No mail orders Not
more than 2 to a Gus
toner. Good for Wed
nesday, February 20,
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0OG 8c4fo 00G
Upon presentation OF
this coupon we will sell
you your choice OF a
beautiful line OF styles
and cOlorin gs in fancy
Chiffon Wells; Ia yards
long; In dotted and
fancy lace effects. We
have always sold them
at soc. With coupon
only. each.
35c.
No mail orders. Not
more than l to a GUS
toner. Good for We'd
nesday, February 20,
only.
PRAGERS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

Upon presentation of
this Coupon we will sell
you a beautiful quality
of Pongee, 81 inches
wide; has a splendid
silky luster, and washes
perfectly. 1t comes in
white, cream, gray,
navy, black, pink, etc.,
but the natural color
predominates. Never
sold for less than soc a
yard. With Coupon
only, yard
No mail orders. Not
more than Is yards to
a customer. Good for
Wednesday, February
20, only.
PRAGERS
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

COUPON EEM
$3.50 Silk Gloves 95c K#MM
Upon presentation OF this AN##N
Coupon we will sell you pair EK#NM
of Black or White Silk Nous NE$NM
quetaire effect or Frame Silk EEk>MNM
Gloves in brown, black or Es7E%$NN
gray; 16-button length; regu- M&NE%N
lar $50 silk value. With MAk&E&S#
Coupon only, pair MEWE%##
No mail orders. Not more FXW mn
than pairs to a customer. kATJ INN
Good for Wednesday, Febru- IkT nm
airy 20, only. tfSY MN
PRAGERS W
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
WEDNESDAY COUPON SPECIALS

6Oc Framed Picture
24C
Upon presentation of
this coupon we will sell
you a handsome high
ly colored picture, the
celebrated Hassenpfef-
fer Club, picturing four
phases of club life;
framed in a IL Inch
ebony molding. Worth
60c. With coupon only,
each,
No mail orders. Not
more than 2 to a Gus
toner. Good for We'd
nesday, February 20,
only.
PRAGERS.
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

neof the mosm
placed before
dollar
handkerhes and collars
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

PROMOTION: The act Of promoting, adYanI
ment; ENCOURAGE1fENT.-C DictiOnai
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

presenta--
tf0n of
this Cou-
pom we
will sell
you a
dainty
Luncheon
Set. con-
Sistfng Of
table,
cloth AK
20 inches,
IL nap
kins and
IL dol
lies; they
come in
pretty
Violet, Cal
and other
are deligl
tions for
picnicking.
only. set
No mail
more than
customer.
W WednesdaI
20. only.
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COUPON.

OPOH ~ CoC1lldllOH VI
this coupon we will sell
you this needle set,
which includes needles
for every imaginable
purpose, made of the
best quality of steel.
finished with gold eyes;
put up in an attractive
case. We have always
sold them for 25c. With
coupon only, set,
No mail orders. Not
more than 2 sets to a
customer. Good for
Wednesday, February
20, only.
PRAGERS
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. NJ. w. Brannen and daughter
Geneva, have returned from Boston.
Raymond Munsey of Wiscasset was
the guest of friends in this city Sat
urday.
Mrs. Frederick w Plaisted is passing
a few days with her husband at Deer
Island, Moosehead lake.
Mrs. D. S. Richards and daughter
Miss Julia c. Richards of Richmond
We're in the city for a few hours Sat
urday.
Mrs. Charles II. Dunton, who had
been visiting relatives in Cambridge,
Mass. has returned to her home in
this city.
Miss Emma Morrisette of Skowhc-
gan is in the city as the guest of Mir.
and Mrs. j. H. Gregoire at their home
on Cony street.
Mrs. Mary \. Farrell of Springfield.
Mass. is passing week at the home
of her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Dill,
Is Winthrop court
Mrs. NJ. r. Smith of Everett. Mass.
and Mrs. David l.. Sherman of RoX-
bury who We're called To this city last
week by the death of their brother, the
late Horace b. Smith of this city. re-
turned home on Saturdays boat. Both
We're former residents of this city and
met many old friends during their
short sly here.