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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
Interior view of o'connor Mofat & Co.'S store.

cash system is complete with pneu-
matte carriers to each counter.
The firm of O'Connor. Moffatt & Co.
was founded originally in 1856 by
Bryan O'Connor under the firm name
of O'Connor, Talbot & Co at Second
and Mission streets. After various
changes OF locality and name--the
name of O'Connor appearing always
at the head of the firm, however-the
first copartnership was formed in 1878
by 0'Connor. George MofTatt and John
Costello, a few years after they had
moved to the present site in Post
street
Through the death or withdrawal of
the other members of the corporation
it is now entirely in the hands of the
Costello family. the members of the
board of directors being: James NJ.
Costello, president; Richard w. Cos
tello, vice president; Joseph V. Cos
tellO, secretary: Mrs. Annie NJ Cos
tello and Mrs. James NJ Costello.
After the fire the firms temporary
store in Van Ness avenue and Pine
street opened on July Z. being one of
the first shops to open, and the speedy
rehabilitation. the return TO the old
site in more vigorous form and the
other changes and improvements are
due to the manager of the firm, Rich
ard w. Costello, who has been ably
assisted by his two brothers. Joseph
V. Costello and Francis j. Costello.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
S.N. WOODS OPENS
NEW DEPARTMENT
Downtown Shoppers Find
Many Points of Interest
in Store

Yesterday was a gala day for women.
In the old shopping district from
Market to Kearny to Post and Sutter
to Grant avenue and stockton and to
Market again the sidewalks We're
crowded with feminine shoppers. who
poured in and out of fine new stores
containing bewildering gowns and mil
linery.
s n. Wood & Co.'S new ladies' de-
Pacific building, which was opened to
the public yesterday after months of
preparation, was one of the most pop
ular places for the bevies of beauti-
fully gowned women who yesterday
were everywhere down town.
The counters anS showcases are of
beautifully grained Circassian walnut
and French plate glass. all the cases be-
ing inlaid in a uniform design of diff
ferent colored woods. Everywhere are
softly cushioned chairs and luxurious
lounging places and the colors of fur
nishings and carpets are restful, so
that the atmosphere of the shop is
grateful to the tired shoppers There
is an air of quiet elegance throughout
TRUE EFFECT APPARENT
In each of the four corners of the
large building is a mirrored room fur
nished and carpeted in. gray so that
under electric light the true effect OF
color combination in hat or gown may
be determined. These are called
might light showrooms" and are a
unique feature of the department.
In the southwest corner a Louis XIV
rest and reception room is soon to be
crr 1Afo Il r1-fl1 ~ II, aT
tendance and all conveniences. such as
stationery and writing desks, teIe-
phones and facilities for 'freShening
up"
On the north side of the building is
the millinery department with so triple
mirrors, so that there is no danger OF
overcrowding or waiting, and this is
characteristic of the whole depart
ment, which is ample in every respect
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
In the corner of the Market street
side is the junior department with
everything in the line of wear for the
little tots and all the way up to the
misses. Farther along the Marker
street front are the ladies' waists, and
following that suits and gowns and
cloaks. In the west side are the stock
rooms containing 5000 suits and waists
and accommoda tions for carrying three
times that number. Sliding showcases
of the same inlaid walnut contain hun
dreds more from which the patronesses
are fitted.
All day yesterday the numerous
clerks, saleswomen and attendants
were busy showing the beautiful things
and the expressions of admiration were
continuous among the shoppers, who
moved about among the palms and
potted flowers and plants. which stand
about eVerywhere and add IN fha cool
ness and luxuriousness of the place.
The opening day promises that the
new department viii be an immense
success.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
Fashions for The Little Folks

THERE are some mothers who more for their
children than for themselves and who take
interest. in having their children prettily and
tastefully dressed than they do in their clothes
These mothers must not think that the Spring
Fashion Number of The Call, which comes out March
o. will ignore slight that most important member
of the family the child in the house, On the contrary
they Will find that the careful attention has been
paid to the needs of this young person. from his her
earliest moments.
The fashions for little folks at the age of long dresses
of screepers and short cothes of kindergarten suits
and frocks, will be charmingy illustrated and fully
described.
It used to be thought good while ago that grown
peoples fashions answered very well for children if
the clothes were only made small enough to fit the little
folks, so that Thomas junior used to appear small
edition of Thomas senior, while Mary looked exactly
like her mother seen through diminishing glass
This answered very well when the fashions were
quaint and pretty they in colonial times. Then
tiny damses in fowered brocades danced minuets with
little gentlemen in satin coats and knee breeches and
could complain of the picture they made; but
when to the of long, straight trousers and
pot hats it became evident that certain changes
and notifications in the fashions for children were
necessary.
In these days children are artstically and pictur
esquey dressed They do the fashions of their
elders until they have been carefully adapted and greatly
altered For the mothers who interested in know
ing just what the little folks are this spring and
Of 1909 The Calls Spring Fashion Number will
be of absorbing interest
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
MILLINERY
SHOWN AT HALPS
Hat Display Presents Great Va.
riety of SeasOnable
Creations

The spring showing Of millinery all
Hale Bros store in Market street at
tracted a crowd OF visitors yesterday
and the display Will be remembered byI
those who were present as the most
elaborate display of the season. There
are about 1000 pretty hats that the
fastidiOus shopper may select the one.
suitable TO her own type. The INTEL
ligent selection Of the Paris hats. and
in fact. of the New York hats at Hales
is a wonderful help TO the shopper. who
will find an attractive array OF hats
instead of the conglOmeratiOn of styles
that are often the bane OF the depart
ment store. There is no confusion of
styles at Hale's. only the select modes
OF the season in their pretty variety
HATS FROM PARIS
The imported hats are the latest
creations from Paris IN the new shades
of the season. mauve, gold. copper. Wis
tarla, coral. raspberry, ultra national
blues and all the variations OF the
metallic shades that are so popular
this year in the fashionable models
from the fashion centers OF Europe.
The hats are in the new shapes made
especially for the low cOihure and the
Victorian poke bOnnetS are a pretty
assortment The tailored hats at Hale's
are IN dILTdCLlN6 variety ana Lle Qn-
trimmed hats occupy large space in
the department. The untrimmed hats
are in every possible variety and
price, while the trimmings on display
will tempt many a woman to invest in
an extra triie to adOrn her spring
bonnet.
POPULAR UNTRIMMED STYLES
There are 40 tables OF untrimmed
hats in the popular styles. and the
effective shapes will be eagerly ap-
propriated by people who want hat
that has individual style.
The flower. trimmed hats are an at
tractive part OF the great stock. and
the quantity of flowers is remarkable
on the imported creations The hats
are heavily trimmed with fruit this
season. and in Hales the assortment
has remarkable variety in the latest
combinations. The smaller flowers are
more popular than the larger clusters.
but the French milliners have decreed
that only one large rose shau trim
many of the bOnnets with the lace o-
ribbon
The newest things from Paris may
be seen at this shop. and also some
special Hale designs that can not fail
TO attract the attention OF many women
looking for a hat out OF the ordinary
and YET not as expensive as those from
the French capital Hale's millinery
is certain to be popular and at the
same time exclusive.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
SMELL IN POLICE COURT
ON CHARGE OF PERJURY
Land Fraud Witness Gets Case
Continued

The preliminary examination of
Charles P. Smell on the second count of
perjury at the trial of DR.. E. B. Perrin
and John F. Benson. before Judge de
Haven. was continued before Police
Judge Shortall yesterday afternoon.
Robert Perrin. the complaining wit
ness, who is a brother Of DR.. Perrin,
was under cross examination all the
afternoon by Attorney Louis P. Board
man for the defendant. 1t was brought
out that the witness and his brother
had consulted Francis J. Heney in 1904
as to a contract. and he had been par
ticuiar in asking If any overt act had
been done. finally telling them that the
contract was Illegal.
The hearing will be resumed this
afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
SALINA CRUZ HARBOR
IS TO BE FORTIFIED
Commission Named TO Prepare
Plans for Scheme

MEXICO CITY, March 15.-Mexico's =
first attempt to fortify her harborS
with modern rifles viii be undertaken
at Salina Cruz. A commission has
been named to draw plans for the In
staliation OF disappearing guns and the
erection OF proper fortifications.
The Krupps OF Germany viii at once
begin the manufacture or guncotron in
this republic. The Mexican govern
msnt has donated fourteen buildings OF
steel. formerly used by the government
for the manufacture OF black powder.
for the use Of the Krupps.
These buildings are located on the
outskirts Of Santa Fe. a suburb Of this
city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16

POET WILL LECTURE-Berkeley March IS.
The Art Of Life' win be the subject OF a
lecture which Charles Keller. the Berkeley
poet will deliver before the clubwomen at
washington school Wednesday afternoon. when
the Whittier school mothers club viii enter
tain the clubwomen Of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
Will Enjoin Company

! A gas bill that Jumped from 49, 90 to
/ $3.50 without provocation was the
cause of complaint by a consumer who
will refuse to pay the bill and who will
| seek to enjoin the gas company IL they
attempt to turn off his supply of gas.
/ This consumer withholds his name.
| but has gas bills for the last year to
prove that more than 400 per cent has
been the rate of increase in gas bills in
| the neighborhood of Cole street, where
he lives.
Tests and comparative figures have
been compiled by this citizen, who will
produce them in court when the time
comes to prove that the gas company
makes arbitrary charges which have
no basis in the amount of gas used.
The gas bills in this case show that
| from May until November the monthly
account paid varied from 81. so to SO. 90.
the latter being the bill from October
/ to November I. At the latter date
the consumer moved into another and
similar house in the same row in Cole
/ street There were the same number of
! jets and the light was used as before.
For. the period from November II to
December 81 the gas company rendered
a bill for S16.10.
The following month the family was
more economical and burned fewer
1 Jets yet the bill rendered was for
$3.50. After this the consumer went to
| the head of the company and registered
a strenuous objection. The polite off,
cial promised TO see that something was
done and the consumer went back and
happily turned on the gas to the orig
inai number of jets. Although in the
following month from January 25 To
February %. there had been more gas
consumed, the bill under the tempering
influence of the polite official was re-
| duced to S11.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
He Defes Company

This consumer could not yet UNDER
stand why he should be compelled to
pay even s11 for what he had formerly
paid on an average of SO, so he has
refused to pay the bill and is now
waiting for the gas company to turn
off the gas so that he can begin in
junction proceedings.
IF the supervisors can not compel
the gas company to intali meters with
out treble and quadruple strength
springs they should lower the rate"
said this consumer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16

ARMY DROPS JORDAN CAsE-Army circles
at the Presidio have decided 10 let the judgment
against Private Thomas J. Jordan, found guilty
OF killing Policeman Antoine Noting rest as II
now stands. The army contingent raised 81 OO0
TO assist in the defense of Jordan but il will
not raise any further sum for a new trial
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16

or tailored hats are shown in variety
seldom seen; and from the workrooms
OF the firm come hats that have sold
with q rapidity that rivals the sales
OF those from across the water or from
the eastern cities. Dainty misses hats
are here, too. as well as those for the
older patrons.
On the third floor are waists. but
the simple term gives little idea of
what may be found there. Exquisite
lingerie affairs of finest embroidered
linen; Irish and other laces in the
latest modes; strictly tailored linens
or cottons; silks, nets. anything that
the heart may desire in the way of
waists Lingerie Is on this floor, too,
undermuslins being displayed that are
quite in accordance with the accepted
standards of the firm.
GARMENTS FOR WOMEN
Petticoats of every material and
color that it is good form for petit
coats TO appear in are TO be found here.
and corsets which can produce any
shape desired at any price that is
agreeable TO the purchaser.
Draperies, upholsteries and blankets
occupy the entire rear of the building
on the second floor. In the corner of
the building at the front is the in
fants' wear department There woman
kind gurgles with delight, for there
are all the dear, dainty, soft, filmy little
garments with the touches OF delicate
pink or blue that no feminine heart
can resist.
There is French room here. too
finished in light hued hardwood. where
tiny mites may try on minute gar
ments.
The fourth floor Of the building is
devoted TO workrooms and Offices.
One Of the distinguished character
istics Of the building is the effect OF
light and space. A spacious light well
in the center Of the building. reach
ing 10 the roof, gives an abundance OF
light At the front and rear Of the
building are huge windows. all the
way across
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16

While remaining on Van Ness av. we
will remodel and repair furs for SO Ia
per cent less than usual summer prices
n Liebes & Co, 1444 Van Ness avenue
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
GAS INVESTIGATION
. TO BE BEGUN TODAY
Expert of City of New York
Offers to Show Steals
of Company
Continued From Page 1

long before l made them take out the
meter But the kick did no good. told
them in their own Office that 1t was
easier and cheaper to set the meters to
run too fast than to bribe the super
visors Q had in mind at the time the
Schmitz board).
Now, L have an idea that they are
fast. The pipes are full of wind. 1 have
no idea where they get this wind. But
suppose that they have a big blower,
such as is used in glass furnaces, and
kept it running pumping wind into the
gas pipes. They could make it clean up
several thousand dollars a day. l have
seen such blowers at work IN copper
smelters. and one of them would pro-
duce wind enough to blow large rocks
out of the top of 100 foot smokestack.
This is just simply supposing what
might be taking place, and it may be
something entirely different. Anyway,
the gas pipes are charged with an un-
natural pressure OF wind. which keeps
the meters spinning. In our house be-
fore we took the meters out it used to
blow the tips 1llers.'
E. S. Bonelli who lives at Pierce and
California streets, placed his complaint
before the board yesterday as follows
Il desire to add my complaint to
others against the exorbitant gas bills
lately presented by the San Francisco
gas and electric company. especially
In the last two months, which I paid
under protest. One year ago my jan
uary bill was s7.20. This year I had
to pay SIS, which I paid under protest
My bill for December, 1907. was $3.50
The December bill of 1908 was $3.50
1 am not using any more gas than for.
merly, being more careful since my
bills commenced increasing. I trust
that your honorable body will soor
have matters adjusted so that unfortu-
nate consumers can obtain some re-
dress.
The firm of Desmond & Thurber al
74S Fourteenth street had an interest.
ing experience with the company The
firms bill for the month from Decem-
ber 8. 1907, to January 8, 1908, for gas
and electric light was $3.50. For the
period from December 8, 1908, to Jan.
uary 81, 1909, 1t was s5470, or at the
rate of something over s34 for the
month A complaint was registered
and the bill for the next month fel
back TO s23.70. The firm has never
been able to find any reason for the
higher charge for the one month. other
than that the corporation wanted the
I money
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16
SOLID MAHOGANY FINISH

The aisles are very wide. but give
no effect Of baroness. The interior Is
finished throughout in solid mahogany
with spun brass fixtures. On the two
upper floors the carpets are in deep
green velvet. There is a complete
sprinkler fire system installed The
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-16

The best lunch to be had in San
Francisco served at the Union Square
Hotel daily from II to D. m.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Object To Strong Medicines.

Many people object TO taking
the strong medicines usually pre-
scribed by physicians for rheuma-
tism. There is no need of inter-
nal treatment in any case of mus
cular or chronic rheumatism, and
more than 8 out of every 10 cases
of the disease are one or the other
of these varieties. When there is
no fever and little (if any) swell
ing, you may know that it is only
necessary to apply Chamberlain S
Liniment freely to get relief. Try
it For sale by J c Jourdan.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Notice To Contractors.

Sealed bids for the construction
of a Public School Building in the
Town of Iuka, Miss, will be re-
ceived by the undersigned until
1880 p. M, Thursday, April 22d,
1909, at which time the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen will meet
in the Mayors Office of said town,
open the bids and award contract,
reserving however, the right to
reject any and all bids. No bid
in excess of S12, 900 will will be
considered. A certified check for
$500, as guarantee of good. faith,
and bond in one half the amount
of each bid must accompany said
bids. Plans and specifications on
file in my office.
"A. B. Patterson,
Mayor.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
FOR BACKACHE

DIED AT Louisville, Tex,
April 2, q. T. Millican, aged 70
years. Deceased was a citizen of
Bay Springs community for many
years. He was brave Confed-
crate soldier, member of Co H,
goth Miss. Infantry. Was badly
wounded in the Weldon R. R.
fight, near Petersburg. Va, and
was unable to serve longe. by rea-
son thereof. Was elected and
served as treasurer of Prentiss
county one term. He married 4
sister of Mrs. Jack ]. Moore of
this place.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Notice To Privilege Tax Payers

In accordance with law | hereby
give notice that all privilege taxes
must be paid by May 1st,. 1909,
Applications for license must be
made during the month of April
and paid on or before May LIST.
The law is mandatory cannot be
evaded and must be complied with
strictly to the letter or else you
will be subject to heavy penalties
for failure. | refer you 10 section
1894; Code 1906: Any person or
corporate body who shall exercise
any of the privileges taxed by law
without first paying the tax and
procuring the license as required
shall on conviction be fined a sum
of not less than five times the
amount of the tax imposed on
such privilege, or shall be impris-
oned in the county Jail not more
than 6 months, or both such fine
and Imprisonment"
Read the above and remember
that | am going to strictly comply
with the law. | have therefore
given you til snotice that you may
not plead ignorance when the
time comes. ANY further infor-
nation can be obtained by adj
dressing me and enclosing return
postage. Yours truly,
E. A. Payne,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Best Treatment For Colds.

Most ordinary colds will yield
to the simplest treatment, - says
the Chicago Tribune, "moderative
laxatives, hot foot baths, a free
perspiration and an avoidance of
exposure to cold and wet alter
treatment. While this treatment
is simple, it requires considerable
trouble, and the one adopting it
must remain indoors a day or two,
or a fresh cold is almost sure to be
contracted, and in many instances
pneumonia follows. Is it not bet
ter to pin your faith in an old re-
liable preparation like Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, that is fa-
nous for its cures of coils and can
always be depended uponf For
sale by &C Jourdan.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15

You should not delay under any
circumstances in cases of Kidney
and Bladder trouble. You should
take something promptly that you
know is reliable, something like
Dewitt Kidney and Bladder Pills
They are unequaled for weak back
backache, Inflammation of the
bladder, rheumatic pains, etc.
When you ask for DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills be sure you
get them. They are antiseptic.
Accept no substitutes; insist upon
getting the right kind. They are
sold by Model Drug Store.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Winner OF First Prize.
Belmont, Miss, 3-22-'09.

Belmont, Miss, 3-22-'O9.
ED. VIDETTE:
Please state in your columns
that am the lucky winner of the
first prize offered by the Tenn.
Valley Fertilizer Co., for the best
yield of cotton on one acre of land
in the year 1908. | am we'll
pleased with yield caused by the
use of the fertilizer as we'll as the
handsome wagon received by me.
| shall contiue to use these ferti-
lizers. Yours tauly,
#. M. Stanphill.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15

Children especially like Kene-
dy's Laxative Cough Syrup as it
tastes nearly as good as maple SUI
gar. 1t not only heals irritation
and allays inflammation, thereby
stopping the cough, but also moves
the bowels gently and in this way
drives the cold from the system.
1t contains no opiates. Sold by
Model Drug Store.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Ia of Pound A Week
G. w. Dudley.
Clerk.

at least is what young baby ought
to gain in W. light. Does yours? If
not there's something wrong with
its digestion. Give it McGee's Ba-
by Elixir and it will begin gaining
at once. Cures stomach and bow
ell troubles, aids digestion, stops
fretfulness, good for teething ba-
bies. Price rs and SOC. AT Jour
dams Drug Store
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
Up Before The Bar.

N H Brown, an attorney of
Pittsburg, VT. writes: I'VE have
used DIR Kings New Life Pills for
years and find them such a good
family medicine we wouldn't he
without them For chills, con-
stipation, biliousness or sick head
ache they work wonders, Csc 1t
] c Jourdan S.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15
For Constipation.

Mr. L H Farnham, prominent
druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa,
says; Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets are certainly
the best thing on the market foi
constipation. Give these tablets
a trial. You are certain to find
them agreeable and pleasant in
effect. Call at c Jourdan' 5
drug store for a free sample.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-04-15

Corset cover embroideries,
beautiful patterns emb on fine
cloth. Beading top edge SOC
quality -----23