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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
RUSSIA MAY STOP
PERSIAN TROUBLE
Papers of st. Petersburg De-
mand That the AuthOri=
ties Intervene

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. IS.-A dis
patch received here from Julfa, on the
frontier between Persia and Russia,
says that battalion of a Caucasian
rife regiment has arrived here to guard
the frontier. Upon learning of the
coming in of these reinforcements the
detachment of Persian nationalists
ing UP fortifcations around Julia re-
tired hastily to Alladar 10 miles to the
south.
The Novoe Vremya and the Bourse
Gazette take the lead in demanding to-
day that the Russian government inter-
vene Immediately in Persia
Turkey Suspected
LONDON. Nov. 1S.-A special dis
patch from Teheran says that the Turk
ish ambassador to Persia has left Sc
ure is attributed, the dispatch adds, to
the rumored plan to annex the Persian
province of Azerbaijan to Turkey.
The intimation contained in this dis
patch is Offset by the fact that the de-
parture of the Turkish ambassador was
announced two days ago from Teheran.
1t was then said that he was going to
Constantinople on leave of absence.
TEHERAN, Nov. 17.-The shah has
summoned the representatives of the
various classes in Persia to appear be-
fore him tomorrow and hear his de-
cision in the matter of a constitutional
government It is understood his mai
esty will propose the formation of what
may be called a council of state. This
body will consist of 40 members, elected
on limited suffrage and with power to
control the ministers, but without con-
stitutional powers
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
Citizens League Committee Se-
cures Evidence Against
Incompetent Officials
Shady RumOrs Link Names of
Police Head and Kelly With
Lowest of Dive Keepers
Data Secured at Inquiry Will Be
Used in Filing Charges
Against Pair

The records of Chief Of Police W J.
Biggy and his principal adviser and
bungler, Captain Of Detectives James
r. Kelly. were Investigated yesterday
by a committee Of the Citizens League
Of Justice at an all day secret con-
ference held in the rooms of the league
in the Pacific building. During the
session several witnesses, familiar
with the misconduct Of the two police
officials. were examined and the hear
ing will be continued today. The in
vestigation was a direct result of the
police departments glaring negligence
IN guarding Morris Haas while the lat
ter was incarcerated in the county jail.
with a view Of fling charges against
the two police officials.
Ugly stories which linked the names
Of Biggy and Kelly with the lowest
dive keepers Of the Bsrbary coast
were investigated Witnesses were
questioned concerning the various cpl
sodes which comprise the basis Of
charges Of misconduct against Biggy
and Kelly. and the rumors that reached
the ears OF the investigators were con-
hrmed. The exact evidence furnished
by the witnesses was not divulged. but
a further probe will be made today into
the affairs Of Biggy and his boon com
3anion
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19

Reliable Relief for Eyes That Need
Care. Murine Eye Remedy Soothes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
RESORTS

Readers of The Call. when writing
for rates OF reservations at the re-
sorts advertised, viii confer a favor
by mentioning the name OF this paper.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
RELATIONS ARE STRAINED

But the relations between Biggy and
Kelly have not been friendly of late
On more than one occasion Kelly, while
under the influence Of liquor freely
imbibed in the saloons adjacent to the
city prison, has publicly criticized his
chief-severely at times. This conduct
on the part Of Kelly was called to Chief
Biggys attention more than once. A
month or so ago Biggy, apparently
acting under direction OF his friends in
the police commission. asked Kelly to
resign. 1t was understood that Biggy
had made up his mind to replace Kelly
with Duke. who is Acknowledged to be
Kelly's superior in many respects.
Kelly. however. laughed at Biggy
and remarked: You put me in this
place; If you want me out, you'll have
70 put me out"
Duke remained in the good graces
Of Biggy until the day after Haas
suicide, when the police captains
statements in reference to the search
ing OF Haas angered Biggy. Since
then they have only spoken about mat
ters Of an official character.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
INVESTIGATION FAIR

In order that Biggy and Kelly might
not be treated unfairly the investiga-
ton at times assumed the aspect of a
cross examination. the inquisitors be-
ng determined to consider only the
bare facts.
Al effort viii be made TO hx the re-
possibility for the general lax meth
DDS Of the police department and to
determine whether this condition was
brought about by the incompetency of
the executive officer Of the department.
Defenders Of Biggy had asserted that
he was not responsible for the miscon-
duct Of his subordinates because OF the
sact that their unohicerlike conduct
vas not reported TO him. From the
,acts adduced yesterday, however. it
appeared that Biggy had been repeat
sdly informed OF the misconduct OF his
associate officers.
The investigation OF Kelly's incom-
potency will recall his early career in
the police department his discharge
from the service and subsequent rein
statement in the department by the
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
Regular Through Service to
new ZEALAND and AUSTRALIA
Via TAHITI

The WonderIands OF the Pacific See
Milford Sound. the Wanganui Rfver
and the Hot Lakes and Geysers-sur-
passing the Yellowstone. New Zealand
is now at it's best. The S. s Mariposa
sails November %. Only $267.50 round
trip. to Auckland. New Zealand. drst
class: single. third class. $3.50.
Grand Summer Cruise to West Coast
Sounds of New Zealand. including Mil
ford Sound. etc, $4,000.
Send for Itinerary Oceanic Line. SIG
Market ST. Telephone Kearny 1891
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-19
KELLY's RISE SUDDEN

Kelly quit the army to become a
policeman. His rise in the department
was sudden, and before he had been
q city guardian for two years he was
placed in charge Of the notorious Chi
natown squad. Rumors OF corruption
in Its dealings with the fantan mag
mates and the lottery keepers, circled
about the squad and pointed a suspi-
ciOus finger at Kelly. The constant
rumors reached the head of the depart
ment and Sergeant Harry Hook and a
squad were detailed to make special
raids.
Hooks interference in Chinatown
was resented by Kelly and one day
they engaged in q street fight that
ended in both officers being dismissed
from the department
Kelly and Hook carried the matter
into court and after hard fight they
were reinstated. Kellys rise from the
ranks was more phenomenal after his
reinstatement than his sudden climb
when he first entered the department.
He became a sergeant, then a heuten-
ant, and a captain finally.
His constant attention upon Biggv
when the latter took over the mana ge-
ment Of the police department. and his
untiring efforts to please his superior
finally resulted in a presentation by
Biggy TO Kelly Of an enviable berth as
chief Of the city's detectives, which DO
sition Kelly now holds.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02

the strict military camp routine and
the daily drills their health improved
as well IS their knowledge of military
AFFAIRS increased. Bathing. athletics,
and other amusements prevented the
little fellows from growing tired of the
outdoor life, and they are all anxious 10
make the encampment at Capitol
Heights an annual affair
The residents Of Capitol Heights de-
rived considerable pleasure from the
presence OF the bOyish warriors and did
everything possible TO make the en-
campment a pleasant one. Several lawn
parties were arranged by them, at
which the members Of the company
were the guests. over 500 relatives and
friends Of the boys visited the camp.
BY the time the camp broke up the
cadets had acquired a proficiency IN tie
manual Of arms and marching thu
would have done credit TO the militia
one or the visitors at the camp during
the closing days was a cOiOred mar
sent by the parents Of one of the boys
to inquire for him Unfortunately for
him ne arrived at the camp after taps
had been sounded. and awakened the
camp by "A series Of weird yells. The
next time he visited the camp, the boys
were laying for him. He was arrested
court-martialed, sentenced to be toss
ed IN blanket All re was.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
MACCABEES PLAN
FOR GRAND PICNIC
Members and Families Pro
pose to Take River View
by Storm Next Tuesday.

Tuesday will be Maccabee Day at
River View. Hundreds Of Maccabees in
the District will make an all-day ex-
cursiOn down To the resort with their
families. and make IL a grand picnic.
Every year the members of the order
take family excursion. on which oc-
casIon they ali bend their efforts 70
make the day one of unalloyed plea.
ure. The committee Of arrangements,
headed by Past Commander Lieut. A.
c. Degenhardt, has been working for
the past week TO complete the arrange
ments. Nothing has been left undons
that would add TO the pleasure of the
members and their families. Every tent
in the District will have its full repre-
sentation present
The children are taken along, too.
and they look forward TO it as a rare
treat. The AIaccabees would rather lose
any holiday in the year than miss this
annual family excursion down the Po-
tomac to River View
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
RED MEN ADMIT
NEW MEMBERS

The Red Mems Social Reservation.
District of Columbia, held its regular
meeting in the council house of White
Eagle Tribe, No. II. last Thursday
night.
The council house was crowded. A
number of new members were admitted.
and the report of the hustling commit
tee was gratifying, as was also the re-
port OF the financial secretary
Past Sachem George Miner. the father
Of the Red Men os Maryland. and Great
Sachem John B. Altman, father of the
Red Mems Social, District of Columbia,
We're present, and spoke.
A large number from this reservation
viii go TO Annapolis next Tuesday, the
occasion being the field day Of the Red
Men Of Maryland. The next meeting OF
the social will be In the council house
of NIineola Tribe. No. Il. Friday, Au-
gust %
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS
ARE INSPECTED
Drill Teams in Fine Fettle on Eve
of Departure for Boston,
Mass.

Previous 10 their departure at 9 a. m.
today for Boston the ]. 7. ColdweIl
Company. No. Z, Uniform Rank.
knights Of Pythias. was inspected by
Grand Chancellor H. c. woodward at
the American League baseball park
yesterday afternoon.
With Washington Company, No. ],
the J. T. COldwell Company has been
designated to represent the District of
Columbia battalion In the competitive
drill at the convention of the Supreme
Lodge and Encampment Of the Uni
form Rank. For the first time in the
history Of the competitive drfH, the
Uniform Rank Of the District Of Column
bia VIII be represented.
Under the command Of Capt. Theo-
dore Schondau. the j. T. ColdweU Com
pany is said 10 have reached a high
state OF efficiency. The men yesterday
went through the drill with a military
precision which won a word of COM
mendauOn from the grand chancellor
and congratulations from other officers
of the grand ladge.
The grand lodge of the District of
Columbia has appropriated $500 to assist
In defraying the expenses OF the drill
companies. The inspection yesterday
was for the purpose Of determining that
a full company was presented and had
complied with the regulations.
The military department., Knights al
Pythias. is organized on army lines, and
is governed by army regulations. Those
who have observed the teams have COM
phmented them on their showing The
fact that every drill team which has
represented Washington this year has
won a prize. has added to the conf
dence Of the men.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
ODD FELLOWS ENJOY
INTERESTING SESSION

On Wednesday evening the regular
open meeting Of Eastern Lodge. No. T.
I. o. o. F., was held in the lodge room
Herbert d. Lawson, chairman of the en-
tertainnfent committee. presided. and =
very enjoyable program was presented.
The program included piano selections
by Miss Lewton; tenor solo, Mr.. Hart
man: recitations, Mr.. Marks; violin solo,
Mr.. Hartman. bass solo. Mr.. Lyle
recitations, Past Grand Master Jones.
Mr.. Petty. OF Eastern Lodge, gave an
interesting and instructive talk upon his
experiences during the civil war
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
IMPOSSIBLE!

A young man called on his sweet
heart the other night to take her out
for drive. but when the stunningly
attired girl saw the horse and rig
which he had selected with the great
est care at one Of the iverles. she
feigned a headache AID explalnd she
could not go.
why don't you gO?" asked the aston
ished mother, after the young man sad
~ departed.
What a question to ask, mother"
exclaimed the girl. How could / go
out driving when the horse he had
didn't match a single thing I had to
veal? duluth News-Trtbune
The Washington times., 1908-08-02

Mrs. c. r. Cox; guardian, Annie Nc
Ciosky: sentinel. Mrs Susan A. Hardy
orator. Mrs Addie MaeFarland. chap
lain, Mrs. Mansfield; trustees. Mrs. ,
kee. Mrs. Schroeder, and Mrs. Coz.
chairman good of the order committee.
Maggie Cailan; recording secretary, Mrs.
+. Poland; assistant recording seore-
tary. Mrs. S. Drummond: financial sec
rotary. Mrs. W. J. Bailey: treasurer.
EDWARD o. Scaggs The president Mrs
n Burke. who was installed for the
Iourth term, was presented VITA a
handsome clock. and the district presi-
dent. Mrs. =. D. Boyd, given a hand
some ivory opera fan.
The chairman Of the good of the COM
mittee, Mrs. NJ. Callan, was presented
with handsome cracker Jar and bowl.
Passed assistant president Mrs Barn
hardt, was given a handsome past pres
ident's Jewell After adjournment refres,5-
ments were served.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
WOMEN OFFICERS
INSTALLED By LODGE
Patriotic Order OF Americans
Gives Handsome Presents
TO Its Leaders.

The officers OF Camp No. T. Patriotic
Order of Americans for the ensuing
term, were installed last Friday even
ing at their hall 623 Louisiana avenue
northwest, which had been decorated
with the national colors. under direction
Of Mrs. Addie mcfarland, past presi-
sent
The installation ceremonies were con
a1cted by MIS-. Katie d. Boyd, district
PTS sident, assisted by Mrs. MacFarland.
and Airs. Barnhardt. past president. and
pas assistant president. respectively.
The officers for the ensuing term are:
President, Mrs. Hester Burke assistant
president, Mrs. /. Minis: vice presi-
dent, Maggie Strong; assistant vice
president, Maggie Callan: conductor.
Maggie Lacarionei assistant conductor,
The Washington times., 1908-08-02

The Washington contingent to the
convention OF the Supreme Lodge. and
coucIave OF the Uniform Rank OF
knights of Pythias, left here this morn
ing at 9 O'Clock over the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad for New York, where
they viii take the steamer Harvard for
Boston. They are due 10 arrive on Mon
day morning.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
NAPPA WALLA COUNCIL
HAS LARGE MEETING
Plans to Have Entertainment and
to Attend Red Mems Field
ns.y Eoarc;eee
Day Exercises.

At the weekly burning OF the coun-
ell FIRE Of Nappa Walla Council. No >.
Degree of Pocahontas. Improved Order
Of Red Men. on last Wednesday even
ing, there was a large attendance Of
members and visitors. Among the visi-
tors were Past Great Sachem William
Garner and - rs Garner, past Pocd-
hontas Of Idaho Council. no. ].
In addition 10 routine business, plans
were suggested for holding an enter
tainment. and an invitation viii be eN-
tended 10 the Red Mems Social 10 hold
its open meeting IN September, in the
chamber Of Nappa Walla Council.
Mr.. Garner outlined the plan OF the
field day exercises OF the Red Men OF
Maryland at Annapolis on August 4.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
BELOW THE SCALE.

A bookseller in Oklahoma purchased
s lot Of books at sale, says the Phil
adelphia Ledger Finding several sets
OF Charles Dickens works in this stock
he decided to make a special price on
them. so he put all of them IL large
show window with the following sign
in very large letters;
Charles Dickens Works All Week
for Two Dollars"
A Kansas farmer who had drifted
down that way walked up to this win
dow. Reading the sign. ne said:
NOW. that's what's the matter with
this country. The idea of a man work
iag.RI week for 81"
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
JUNIOR WOODNEN
ENJOY CAMP LIFE
Youngsters Spend Two
Weeks Under Command of
Major Sunday.

The boys Of the Junior Order of the
Woodmen Of the World, Company A.
b. o. W. returned during the week
from their first annual encampment,
having spent two weeks performing the
routine OF camp duty and being trained
in military drill They were under the
command of Maj. George Sunday and
Captain Warde. The encampment was
at Capitol Heights, Nd.
The boys Of the company range in
age from seven TO fifteen years. Under
The Washington times., 1908-08-02

The Uniform Rank OF the Domain OF
the District of Columbia will be rep
resented for the first time in SITS his
tory. IN the competitive drills OF the
rank. by Washington Company, No. I,
and j. T. Coldwell Company, No. z, both
OF whom are entered in these events.
Washington Company. No. I, is officer
ed by r. T. Whiting, captain, George
H Whiting first lieutenant ]. z. VIII
son. second lieutenant; Otto SOntag.
first sergeant; George W. Sellers, sec
ond sergeant. and the following sir
knights compose the drill team: Albert
Adams. A. T. Adams. r. c Binnix,
J. 3. Common W. II. DeVaughn. A. IL.
Elmore. II. j. Gasson. II. r. Garrett,
James Holmes. w. A. Kimmel, c. +.
Little. II. j. Laubach, w. E Mathews,
J, T. MINIS, p P. Patrick, r. A.
Reeves, George RyaIl. W. II. Whiting.
@. f. Williams, and G. d. Wolfe Mas
ter Pelzman accompanies the company
as marker and mascot. Besides the drill
team the following members of the COM
pany viii take the trip: ID. Adams, L.
Bryan, s, II Bassett J. Crown, A. Y.
1debin. J. G. Mcqueen. NJ. Needles. II.
Pelzman. c. z. SANFORD, E SchanZ.
W, H Turner, r. A. Waters, W. John
son, ". Keefer, p. j. Lynch, c. L.
Plemmons, L. Pelzman. !. Pelzman, +.
PelZman. J. Walter, and J. Springman.
J. I. COldwell Company, No Z is Of
hcered by Theodore Schond9u, captain;
Hugh Reid. first lieutenant; j. r. Skid
more. second Lieutenant; G. W. Berk-
man. il. hTst sergeant Israel SOmmers.
second sergeant, and the following sir
knights compose the drill team: Hen
ming, Volland, Wooster, Araold, VII
liams. Mitchell. Sinclair, Taft, Hall,
Sherwood. Brown, Garner, r. 4. Tucker,
Il. r. Tucker Oliver, Jarboo, A. Kahl-
ert, Murray, Harper. A great many
members OF the company outside OF the
drill team will also take the trip and
be on hand TO cheer the boys OF Cold
well company on TO victory.
The following composing the Boston
Club Of Rathbone Temple, No. I. Pyth-
fan Sisters, will accompany the Uni
form Rank on its trip TO Boston.
Grand Vice Chancellor and Mrs. Albert
1kahlert, Grand Keeper of Records and
Seal and Mrs. II. J. Gasson, Grand
Master at Arms and Mrs. II. p. Wiley,
Supreme Representative ana Mrs. T. \.
Bynum, Grand Inner Guard and Mrs.
Z 4. q
rick, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. W Sellers, Mr..
and Mrs. :. W. Carter, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. Muir
ray. Mrs. V. j. MatChett. Mrs. r. b.
Crown. Mrs. Maddox, Miss Nj. Steiner.
J, F. SAidmore and c. ". Henry and
Miss Edith Carter.
During the past week the Order OF
Knights of Pythias has been called
upon 10 perform the last sad rites OF
the order over the remains OF Past
Grand Chancellor John W. HardeH,
whose death occurred last Monday
morning Brother Hardell was an ac-
tive and energetic member of Equal
Lodge. No. Il. a passed captain Ct
Washington Company, No. 1, L. r. X.
P, a member of Ascalon Temple, No.
81, Dramatic Order Knights of Khoras-
san, and at the time of his death was
president of the Knights of Pythias
Hall Association.
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
HANDSOME PRESENT
GIVEN MRS. KAHLERT
Pythian Sisters Recognize
Earnest Work of Past Chief
in Substantial Manner.

At the regular meeting of Rathbone
Temple No. l, Pythian Sisters, he'd
last Monday Grand Chancellor c. II.
Woodward. on behalf Of the temple, pre-
scented 20 Past Chief Mrs. Estelle Kah-
iert a handsome cut-glass dish, in rec
ognition of her earnest work for tie
temple during the last quarter Mrs
Kahlert presented over thirty applica-
tions for membership, thus establish
ing a new record in the temple.
At the regular convention OF Decatur
Lodge, No 9. at its castle hall in Typo
graphical Temple, Brother Charles Mil
Ter. Of William Mckinley Lodge. No.
], of Manila, Philippine Islands, was
elected TO membership by transfer card.
Chancellor Commander Pollock, OF this
lodge, Will spend the month OF August
in the domain of Georgia. There was
q very large attendance in spite Of the
warm weather.
Webster Lodge, No. z. Knights Of
Pythias, will give a moonlight excur-
zion on the steamer jamestown, on
August Il.
The First Regiment. Uniform Rank.
Knights OF Pythias. OF Virginia, arrived
here this morning by way of the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany, en- route TO the biennial conclave
of the Uniform Rank at Boston next
week
The Washington times., 1908-08-02
A Pretty Rug for zoe

Another lot of Rugs
to sell at a bargain
price Monday. These
Rugs are made of The
ends of this seasons
finest administer and
velvet carpets. They
are neatly bound or
both sides and have
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The Washington times., 1908-08-02
SIOUX COUNCIL
WE'LL ATTENDED

There was the usual large attendance
OF members and visitors at the regular
weekly burning of the council fire Of
Sioux Tribe, NO. IS. Improved order OF
Red Men, on last Thursday night
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-02

81 SOFSIS
There has been rapid fall in pressure over
the Paciac slope and conditions sre favorable
for generous showers throughout California Rain
The Temperature has fallen about 20 degrees
IL the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys
Moderately high southwest winds may be ex-
pectec along the coast The first report was
received today from Manila. z. l.
FORECAST
San Francisco snd Ficinity-Rsia Saturday;
Santa Clara ralIey-Rain Saturday: fresh
south winds.
winds
San Joaquin valley-Showers Saturday; fresh
Los angeles and ricinity-Showers saturday:
fresh southwest wind.
a c. McADIE. District Foreeaster.
salute. but the Alcatraz branch of the
army must certainly have noted with
coughs and sneezes the Peruvian's de-
parture
Southwest Wind Too Strong
The power schooner Newark, which
started yesterday tor Bixbys landing,
came back 10 port. It was unable TO
make headway against the strong
southwest wind that was sweeping
down the coast.
Reports Approach by Wireless
The steamer Enterprise. on its way
here from Hilo. sent wireless message
yesterday morning from $50 miles al
sea and reported that il would be here
about 10 o'clock this morning.
Water Front Notes
Receipts of lumber yesterday by sea
amounted TO 1906. 900 feet
The Japanese liner America Maru.
bound for this port, arrived yesterday
at Honolulu. al which port the outward
bound Hongkong Maru also put in an
appearance.
The. steamer H. ]. Corcoran, which
has been recently overhauled, will leave
Mission street wharf at ! o'clock on
Sunday afternoon on q trial trip.
The Norwegian steamer Haidis, at
British Columbia, will sail TO the orient
in ballast