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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-09

bins rings fight causing thu At
tornoy General. a. q. Webb. 60
take A hand IN the affair
Now that tho Thompson bin has
heen passed. Klnssbury 10 piannina
20 continue his crusade against the
land grahbers He Il beiua backed
by the attorney general ana uov.
Jas, y uillet The anti land grab
her war. which In reality has Just
begun promises 20 be- one of san
aational developments with AN Inn
ms or 40 In thu courts.
Discovers stolen Land.
Surveyor General KinEabury has
been IN office two years Shortly
following hia election no discover.
81 that thousands Of acres Of pub
be lands had been stolen from the
state. Kingnhury consulted with
Deputy Attorney General Glenn aud
the two prepared 4 neW set IT Laws
put them Va this shape ~ a bill and
had Senator " " Thompson intro
ducs che measure.
The Thumpaon bill provides Tor
the sale of aii state lands al public
auction. script representing land
sold as base ana " hich the pur.
chaaara upon ms klnR a proper ap-
plieatien, VIII bu entitled 10 ox-
change for government reserve
lands. VIII b. aucti0n~d. tho mint
mum price % BE- fi.ga per acre.
Under tho system which has
been In vogue Tar years. uyds.
Benson and Ackerman. actlna as
attorneys Tor other persons. were
able 60 take up hundreds ~ acres
~ base ~ reason % Arrange.
menta Ia Washington they were
shie 60 obtain advance Information
az % the creation "a reserve and
upon minutes notice could file
applications for the land aot asids
putting w their applications before
the generai pahlia could iaafa %
the action Of The government Ia e.
labllnhinE a reserve
Could Net lnvsssisats.
Under the old laws. the Surveyor
General was compelled a. accept the
application filed. ~ not being paF.
miited q Investigate % ascertain "
the applications were made b. bona
fide wuuid-ba purchasers
ny - maninulatianu The land
grabbing ring gained control u
vast tracts ~ uuhnc lands and
persons acsivtous Or taking up state
iAnaa have been forced % buy
from the land grahhera. instead %
from the state
UhdeF fha Thompson act. at land
viii have % be baaEht from the
state direct and al deals viii b.
With the surveyor Eeuerags office
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-09

Why pay more for your chfid'a
suit for Easter shcn wa can sell
you suits a. g. ~. value g. 20 sf0f
(slsea - in 10 yeAruJ Post Cloth.
Tag Co. La and University told
postofficn hulldlngl.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-09
Shoes Shoes

-UV0 PaTs OF TIC hlghest grade Shoes made IN
this country will be mercilessly slaughtered al
this great sale. This line comprises everything
from the fancy dress to the heavy working Shoe.
All styles including the latest low cuts for spring.
are IN this stock and all must be moved II it's
style you want. we have IL. II it's wear you want,
we guarantee H. Mind you. this stock j. all new.
having been bought not later than last fall and
y complete in every particular. You'll find the
size you want, IN the style you want, and at a
price that you can afford TO buy three or four
pairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-09
Furnishings

Hats, Caps. Neckwear. Shirts. Underwsa.
Hosiery. Handkerehieis-in fact, anything and
everything In furnishing goods you'll need .
want IS here for you. New spring stocks, ne
latest and best selections are included and 80
az almost your own price. Your chance TO re-
plenish your wardrobe Al these prices viii never
come again. You just can't afford to miss i. Oes
busy and buy all YOU can for future needs. as wen
as the present. Our loss will be your gain tins
time. but We viii be satisfied II you are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-09
SURVEYOR GENERAL W. 5, KlNosBuRV

bitter. 50 desperate ana y become
that " A. Hyde. who recently waa
convicted - the goyefameat %
fraud IN connection with the saip
81 public lands tn Oregon. came 20
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Meetings TO Be Held at Hall of
Justice SATURDAYS

The Memorial day committee for this
years celebration met in the rooms Of
tne police commission at the han of
justice yesterday afternoon with Harry
j McKannay, the mayors secretary. in
b 'be chair, and organized by appointing
Major Hugh T. Slime chairman and CAP
tain c. J. Handiey secretary.
me chairman was authorized to an
point subcommittees and report AT a
meeting saturday afternoon. Meetings
. VIII be held at the same place every
SATURDAY afternoon thereafter till Me-
mortal day
The members of the committee are
Major Hugh T. Slime, chairman: Can
tain G ]. Handley, secretary; w. f.
Bolhnger, Henry Bucking, Charles H
Blinn. Colonel A. D. Cutler II. c. Dib-
bic. Captain Robert Fletcher, Colonel
Jesse 3. Fuller, DR.. A II. Giannini. ].
H. Gilmore, Captain H c. Howard, o. +.
Huber, Walter n Kelly. General J. A.
roster. George ". Merrill. John Rush.
General +. s Solomon. Clarence Son
Selden Sturges, Horace Wilson w J.
Ruddick. Thomas A Nerney and Charles
j. DutreauX.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
'AWSS' IN HONGKONG
A HUMORIST HERE
Englishman Admits He Is Witty
Jester, but Cawn't Tell Why
a Mouse Spins
They Lawfed at Everything |
Said on the Mongolia"
He Asserts

A NJ. Clothier, civilian employe of
the British navy. is a humorist by his
own confession Although Britisher,
his humor is not he says, of the va
riety that made Punch famous, but
the more subtle form of fun that made
Mark Twain an incorporated capital
list. He arrived here Friday on the
unreluctant fervor.
Out in Hongkong. where l have
been stationed" he said, II was con-
sidered rawther an awss, but they are
all English there, you know, and
ina gine me wit was little too deep
for them. Coming over on the steamer
| sat at a table with a lot of Amer
leans and | was the wit of the crowd,
which is rather a jolly compliment,
you know, as Americans have repu-
tation for humor.
Il know they thought me witty, for
everything l said was received with
peals Of lawfter
But the doctor told one story that
cawn't see the point of. and ] wish,
old chap, that you would explain 1T
for me. Here's the yarn:
An American visiting London was
invited out TO dinner. 1t was rather
a formal affair, but the Yankee made
himself quite at home. All of sud
den he reached across the table, took
piece of lettuce from a plate, broke
off leaf and rubbed his hair with it.
After rubbing with some vigor he
threw the crushed leaf away. Every
body was astonished, but nobody said
a word. He took another leaf and re-
peated the operation. When he did il
third time his hostess leaned forward
and said:
I say. Would you mind telling me
why you rub your hair with lettuce
leaves?'
Il beg your pardon, madam, he
said, thought it was spinach
Can you tell me where the joke is
and why Americans rub spinach on
their heads at dinner2"
Clothier is also distressed over the
conundrum: why is mouse when
it spins?"
An awfully jolly American girl
awsked me that he said. but really
L cawn't make head nor tail of it"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
MARK WEST
WARM SPRINGS

Sonoma county. Only 31a hours from 5. b.
and but miles staging Meet trains Of N w.
Pacific at Fulton, both morning and evening.
Round trip only s3.75. Nine mineral springs;
superb boating and swimming. Famous wild
grapevine arbors-one so by 10 feet covering
hotel veranda and driveway. The prettiest
place in California is the verdict OF thousands
First class table and service. All amusements
Fine trout streams. Rates 81 per day or Sl2
per week. Can accommodate ZOO WON
DERFUL MINERAL SPRINGS. In his report
to the Cal. State Med. Society on The Mineral
Springs Of California Winslow Anderson, III. D.,
the well known physician and analytical chem
ist, says Of Mark West Springs: 1.-THE largest
spring has dow OF 5000 gallons per hour. This
is sparkling carbonated water, very palatable
and gently aperient in its action. 1t is mlch
used in dyspepsia arising from too free alcoholic
stimulation, with the concomitant liver and kid
ney disorders. 1t is said to have vastly benefited
patients suffering from chronic Brights disease:
The Magnesia and Iron Spring is used
as a tonic and the Sulphur Spring for cutaneous
diseases, rheumatism, etc. The baths are sui
pburous." The temperat ture OF the largest spring,
which supplies the baths, is 90 degrees Fahren-
heit. For further particulars call at 94s Market
st froom 521), 7S9 Market st., 2004 Sutter ST.,
or address J. F. MULGREW. Owner. Fulton. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
POLICE PLEASED BY
KIDNAPPING OF MUIR
Assistant District Attorney
Says Prisoners Lawyer Used
Improper Tactics
Broker Accused of EmbeZzIing
Stock and Money of His
Customers

the kidnapping OF ". A. Muif, stock
broker. in Denver Friday by Detective
John Freel was hailed with satisfac-
ion at police headquarters here. and
when Freel arrives with his prisoner
today some action may be taken
against persons here who caused Freel
To- remain in Denver for two months
while Muir was hghting his extradi-
tion.
Assistant District Attorney Duke as
serts that an attempt was made to
make a tool Of him and he promises
Interesting developments as soon as
p he can get in communication with
FreeL
Muir was arrested in Denver on a
warrant sworn TO by John Aud, Six
teenth and Folsom streets. charging
him with embezzIing mining stock.
reel was sent 10 Denver to bring
EMuir back.
Duke says that Muir's wife came to
him with Attorney Mcknight of the
- nrm Of Aitl1en < Aftken and asked if
The case would be dismissed if Aud
were given his stock and 5000 compen-
satiOn. Duke replied that restitution
might be taken in mitigation of pun
sshment, but that IL Muir were ar
rested The case would have TO be
prosecuted. At that time Muir had
been arrested. but Duke was unaware
OF the fact.
A few days later q dispatch was re-
ceiveo from Freel that the attorney
seneral had been shown a dispatch
from Aitken & Aitken TO Muir TO the
effect that the case had been dismissed
with consent of the district attorney
ana that aflidavits would follow.
lt was then learned that Mrs Muir
had returned Aud his stock and paid
him $500. Aud was to sign an afida-
Nlt 20 that effect and promised not To
prosecute. but Duke warned him not to
- CO so.
Muir was released on the Auld
cnarge. but meantime another wsrra mr.
sworn 10 by Henry Greer of San
Rafael had been issued and the papers
were sent on for Muir's extradition on
that charge, which was still pending
when the kidnapping Friday put an end
3 10 further delay. II is said that Muir
got away altogether with about 500
Ve0 worth Of stocks and money belong
ing 10 clients. the heaviest loser being
> 1'eter Gibbons, mining man. TO the
amount Of $4,000
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
ADDITIONAL DRAMATIC
CLEVER ACTRESS TO
PLAY ORIGINAL SKETCH
Lillian Mortimer in Comedy Is
0rpheum Bill HeadIiner

Miss Lillian Mortimer, who is said to
be a very clever actress. and who has
starred in a number of her own
sketches IN the east. will be the prin-
cipal new attraction at the Orpheum
this week. She win appear in her COM
her supporting company there will be
seen Guy Darrell, who is an actor of
excellent reputation
The four Amatis sisters in a musical
Offering viii be another headline at
traction; the Knight Brothers and Ma
riOn SaWtelle will introduce a singing
and dancing number, Grigolatfs aerial
ballet; Margaret Moffatt and company
in Awake at the Switch; Paul San
doris miniature circus, and Frank Fo-
garty viii, with new motion pictures
complete the bill.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
TINY ELEPHANT HEADS
THE WIGWAM PROGRAM
Little Hip" Is Star of What
Promises a Good Bill

The headline feature this afternoon at
the Wigwam theater will be supplied by
Little Hip" the smallest performing
elephant before the public. AS a pro-
gram boy, in front of the house, Lit
tie Hip" begins his antics and the turn
which he supplies is as novel as il is
entertaining. A sensational foot Jug
-ting act is promised by the Warten-
fg brothers, the Atlantic City quar-
set. Ann Crew and company in My
Lady Rafies"; the four Haydens in a
wire walking act; Mueller and Mueller
in a repertoire of new songs. and Tom
Dugan. the messenger boy monologist.
are other attractions on the bill.
which viii he concluded with a new
series OF motion pictures which are
changed daily.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
YOUTH WITH BAD RECORD
GETS SENTENCE OF YEAR
Refused Probation When Past
Is Looked Up

Harry /. Bremner, who pleaded guilty
to forging a check for 500 upon a bank
in Brooklyn. N. Y. by which he was
formerly employed, was sentenced to
serve one year in San Quentin by Judge
Cabaniss yesterday. He applied some
weeks ago to be admitted to probation
but information from the east showed
transactions before Coming here.
To a physician in Brooklyn he sold a
worthless interest in news stand IT
was shown also that he drew checks
totaling $4,000 against a bank balance
of S11.
Bremner is well connected in New
York. He promised to return to his
people If liberated on probation.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
GIFTED GIRL OF
TENDEREST YEARS
Little Maiden TO Be Heard in
Concert at the St. Fran
els Hotel

The coming concert of little Corinne
Frada Goldstein, the child pianiste,
to be given Thursday evening, April
%, in the Colonial ballroom of the St
Francis hotel. is an event anticipated
by music lovers of this city.
This baby. years of age, has been
pronounced by critics as wonderful"
Her artistic poise, intellectual rendition
and her individuality have so favorably
impressed those who have had the
pleasure of hearing her that the term
child artistic" has been a fixed phrase
applied to her.
Corinne Frada Goldstein was born
in Minneapolis. Mimi, and is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob w
GoIdstein. She began the study OF
music when only years old, and made
her first public appearance in Seattle
at the age of 3. Local society has
taken a keen interest in this gifted
child and has. lent it's aid toward fur
thering the success of the concert.
AS she is the first child pianiste" 10
appear here since the earthquake. her
debut is looked forward to with unusual
interest
The following are the names of the
patrons and patroneSses:
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
HANDCUFF KING DOES
MYSTIFYING STUNTS
Works in Full View of Audience
at the National Theater

Brindamour, who claims TO be the
worlds champion handcuf king and
jail breaker, is expected to supply the
sensational feature Of the new show
opening at the National this afternoon.
His act IS on the Houdinf order and is
said to be one Of the most mystifying
in vaudeville Brindamour works in
full view Of the audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins in a sketch
called The Council for the Defense
are down for a headline turn, as is
Nine. Doherty, whose Is trained
pOodles are as pretty as they are in
felligent The others on the bill in
Guiding George Wilson, the million
aire MINSTREL" McDermott and Ray
mond. Iva Donette and her canine
pickaDinny and the Emerson company,
come highly recommended
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
WILL CELEBRATE THE
CLOSE OF PASSOVER WEEK
Special Service at Synagogue of
Congregation Beth Israel

The Agudath Zion society of San
Francisco will celebrate the close of
Passover week in a literary and So
cial meeting at the synagogue of the
Congregation Beth Israel, in Geary
street near Fillmore, tonight.
An elaborate program, in which dis
tinguished entertainers will take part
has been arranged. and DR.. Henry Ep-
steen, president of the society. who
will preside at the gathering, promises
an interesting time.
Hon. Theodore w. Mellis will deliver
the address of the evening in a talk on
Organization"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
WOULD NOT RESIGN
ASSCHOOL TEACHER
Wife Insists on Retaining Posi-
ton in Spite of Her Hus-
bands Objections
Couple Separate and Are Now
Battling in Court Over Their
Financial Matters

! Gotthard S. Bachman, a dentist, and
his wife, Florence Bachman, teacher
in the local school department, fought
out before Judge Hunt yesterday a
claim by Mrs Bachman for $299 under
! separation agreement entered into in
December, 1906. A Judgment in favor
| of Bachman had been rendered in the
justice court and appeal was taken to
Judge Hunt by Attorney w. w. David
son for the wife.
| Bachman testified that the single
cause of difference between himself and
his wife before they parted was Mrs
Bachman's insistence upon retaining
| her position as teacher.
! When he married her she promised to
quit teaching at the expiration of one
year, Bachman said, but she broke the
promise. So they parted at the end of
| 1905, he agreeing to give her $50 a
month. Just after the fire Bachman
wrote to his wife, suggesting that they
| live together again, but imposing the
condition that she give up her position.
This she still refused to do Bach
mans attorney, Thomas w. Hickey. re-
lied upon this letter as the dentists
justification for stopping the payments
of $50 a month.
/ Mrs. Bachman testified that the rea-
! SOil she WOuiu liOl iSStSH from the
/ school department was that she feared
! her husband would not continue to
support her. She said that he left four
/ or five times for trivial reasons-his
explanation on one occasion being that
| she occupied TOO much room in bed.
1t developed during the hearing that
after they parted Mrs. Bachman made
frequent visits to her husbands office
to have her teeth treated. Judge Hunt
| for fhn tfnr. Iea,- H.
| PETALUNA MAN FINED -CharIas A sob,,r,.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
Fitch Mountain Tavern

On Russian River, two miles OF hne boating
and bathing; livery and auto in connections good
hunting and fishing; dancing twice a week. Big
fireplace; electric water falls IN dining room;
IL miles from Hesldsburg bus meets trains: 81
day s12 week. A. NJ EWING. Healdsburg.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS

The Nearest Resort to San Francisco
Under management and entirely remodeled
NEWLY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT and
brought up to date in every detail. Beautiful
grounds, refreshing baths OF sulphur water
fresh milk and poultry. All kinds of amuse-
ments; telephone; $l2 a week and up fnclrd-
ing baths. Round trip from 5. r. to Vallejo
81. Write Vallejo White Sulphur Springs Val
lejo CAL. or Randall. Trowbridge & Wright
company. 1906 Broadway. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25

SAYS HE WAS RoBBED-samuel Epstein.
an aged man, living at IS Bourbon place, OBJ
tained warrant from Police Judge Deasy
yesterday for the arrest of two men who called
at his home on April 49, grabbed 500 out Of
his hand and disappeared
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
SUMMER HOME FARM
nIoNrEREY MINERAI. sPRINcs
Klamath Hot Springs

Fishing, hunting and health resort. Extreme
northern part OF California Write to EDISON
BROS, Beswicx, Cal. or the PECK-JUDAH
CO.. San Francisco. Los Angeles. Portland or
Sep ttie
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
HOTEL BELyEDERE
CAMPING

GUERNEWOOD PARK, on Russian river. Ash
ing boating and bathing; tents and cots rented:
lots for sale Write for circular. GUERNE q
McLANE. Guerneville-
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
SKAGGS HOT SPRINGS

Nine miles from Geyserville. Two trains
daily. Fare $50 round trip. Including stage.
Rates s12 to Sic per week Hot mineral baths.
Swimming. boating. hunting and fishing Every
thing new, including management. PEER J.
CURTIS, SKAGGS. SONOMA CO., CAL.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
MUSIC. AT THE PARK

Following is the program of music
in Golden Gate park today:
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
GIFFORD'S SPRINGS

Elevation $500 feet. Trout stream, pine
grove; home cooking; fresh air cottages; amuse-
ments. Rates 81 to SO per week. Address
MRS. e. C. CLIFFORD, Middletown, Lake Coun-
~, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25

| PETALUMA MAN FNED-CharIes Aschuman
Of Petaluma was convicted by Police Judge
Deasy yesterday OF cruelty TO animals and was
! fined $50. He gave notice of appeal
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
BLITHEDALE HOTEL s.'',.,.,. ..# ys,.sy

OPENS MAY 1st.t Furnished cottages. rooms
single and en- suite. Tents raised platforms
furnished complete, electric lighted, with showee
baths. Tennis. bowling. billiards, saddle
horses. Convenient summer home for San Fran
cisco businessmen with their families 45 min
utes from San Francisco. so minute car service
from hotel door. Perfect clmates no fogss nrst
class service: moderate rates
j. d. GIILILAND. Lessee and Manager.
Phone MIL Valley Main 925.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
SWEETBRIAR LODGE

Everything first class. Situated In the beauti-
full Sacramento canyon near Casteila Excellent
Ing. For rates and booklet write to II. W.
HOPPE, Castella, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25
New Zealand and Australia
Via Tahiti
Regular Through Service

Delightful South Sea tours for rest, health
and pleasure. New Zealand the worlds Won
derland; geysers, hot lakes, etc. The S. s
Mariposa sails May 81, July /, etc. Only $3.50
round trip to Wellington, N. a., first class
one way third class. $S625. Tahiti and re
turn, first class, $125.
LINE TO HONoLULU.Specia round, try
Iay 15 etc Send for itinerary. o. S. s.
Co.. 673 Market ST.; tel. Kearny 1881.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25

DR.. Arnold Genthe
Mr. and Mrs. James FL
lis Tucker
Mrs. Eleanor Martin
Judge and Mrs. NJ. c.
SiOSs
Mr. and Mrs. Horace
Davis
Mrs. NJ. H. de Young
Joseph d. Redding
Mrs. Helen Hecht
DR.. and Mrs. Stanley
Stillman
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie,
StetsOn Wheeler
Mrs. +. B. Coleman
Mr.. and Mrs. william
q Irwin
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-25

Mrs. George Oulton
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
MacGavin
Miss Nassault
Mrs. Rosalie Kaufman
Mr.. and Mrs. William
; Thomas
Miss Maude Howard
Mrs. William Bourn
Mrs Joseph Harvey
Miss Barreba
Miss Pillsbury
Mrs. T. Schusxler
; Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Lent
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry st.
Goar
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-12-30
that you mean-there never WHY be,

that you mean-there never VIII Del
There Is one woman who is a great
friend of mine-nothing more-I shall
never wish to marry again. You will
always hold a place apart in my life.
And agatha. 1 want to say TO you
that if you ever want anything done
member that you may alEays reckon
on me-tO my life's end"
At this moment Rupert walked over
from the other side of the room and
Joined them.
Who is this man with money. whom
you say Miss Garland will probably
marry?" he inquired of his cousin.
The question surprised them both.
Agatha looked up startled. Nor had
Netherville imagined that he had even
listened to his gossip. However. he
answered him Immediately.
1T is a man called Taunton, I am
told; but really 1 know very little
about it."
Taunton" repeated Carroll. with
disgust. why. the fellow has moth
ing on earth to recommend him but
his money, Her friends must be mad
to allow her name to be coupled with
that Of snob Of that description"
He Ii a cad, certainly" replied
Netherville, with shrug OF his shout
ders: but money covers a multitude
of sins; and I'm told that he is head
over ears in love with her.
They can never allow her to marry
such man as thatl" repeated Rupert.
excitedly. 1T would be a crime"
Ito be continued)