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The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
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PROBE BABY
CASE
SlingSby Affair Will Go to the
Grand Jury, He Says at
Hearing

Charles NJ Fiekert, district attorney
was called to give his deposition fol
Lieutenant and Mrs Charles Slingsby
in the baby substitution" case at ths
British consulate today. but he re-
mained to fight a few more rounds
with George A. knight when that at
torney put his gloves on for the cross
examination.
Being In the role of an invited
guest" Fickert started in determined
to keep his temper, and ended the bat.
tie talking mildly. while knight bel
lowed and roared in his best conven-
tion style.
UNDUE ADVANTAGE
On account of the lengthy Fickert-
Knight fight. the district attorney was
the only witness.
Fickert called" the attorney for
the English slingsbys for going into
Judge Dunne's court when he, Flick
ert. was at the bedside of his aged
father. and TO make his statement
90 good. he announced the grand jury
will get busy just as soon as the last
witness gives his deposition at this
hearing.
Knight again limited at bad motives
on Fiekert's part in writing letter to
Mrs. slingsby. offering her the protec-
ton OF his iffice.
The attorney dissected the letter,
word by word, and Fickert had a good
answer TO every question.
FICKERT PLANS PROBE
Why did you write Mrs. Slingsby
that Hattie Blain had committed per-
Jury?" demanded knight in a loud
voice.
Because I was confident she had -
Fickert replied
Are you satisfied that Mrs. Blain
did commit perjury?'
I have the statements of three
creditable witnesses and a written
statement of her own, in which she
practically admits perjury, Fickert
replied.
Then. why don't you have the grand
jury indict her?" Knight added.
i am going to put the facts before
the grand jury as soon as l can go
ahead" Fickert replied.
CITES MRS. BLAIN's RECORD
IF Mrs. Blain perjured herself,
what was the need of your writing
Mrs. Slingsby about it2 She certain
~ knew it" said Knight.
knight asked Fickert what he had
against Mrs. Blain. and the district
attorney answered him. He said he
could prove she had been guilty of
certain facts in her attendance upon
women and gave a list of names to
prove his charge
Attorney Oliver Dibble says it is
possible all of the evidence of wit
nesses in San Francisco will be in by
Saturday night.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
PROVIDE DINNERS
FOR THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving dinners for more
than 200 families are to be provided
this year by the San Francisco Fruit
and Flower mission, of which Miss
Helen Gibbs is president, which does
so much each year to make bright
the homes of the less fortunate at
this season.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
are to be donation days at the mis-
sion headquarters. 1872 jackson
street. and the officers will be there
to receive anything sent in by the
generous public
This is the one appeal made each
year by this charity. The appeal is
not only for funds but for staple
groceries, canned goods, soap. sherry,
jams, jellies. dried fruits.
And last. but by no means least,
there must be the dinner provided for
Thanksgiving. For those are needed
poultry, fresh fruits, vegetables. cram
berries and all the other things that
go toward the making of a practical
family dinner.
The dinners are to be sent out on
Wednesday, automobiles having been
promised by friends of the organiza-
ton, obviating the necessity Of the
recipients calling to carry their din
ners home.
Plans are being made by the organ
zation to take up a new line of work
in assisting with the care Of the needy
convalescent patients Of the two large
university medical centers. These
cases will be visited in the hospitals
and in their homes and assisted In
every way possible.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
HETCH HETCHY ON
SPECIAL CALENDAR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Chairman
Kern of the senate committee on cur
rency, said today that the Hetcn
Hetchy bill which was made the spe-
cial order for the next session, VIII
be disposed of during the first week.
According to the program outlined
by the committee, debate on the cur
rency bill will begin Monday and con-
tinue Tuesday and Wednesday NO
session will be held Thanksgiving day,
but the debate will be taken up again
Friday and Saturday.
The senate will adjourn over Sun
day and meet at IL o'clock Monday,
December l. This will be the end OF
the special session and the beginning
of the regular session will take place
at noon.
The committee has determined not
to call currency conference for the
present
The Alaska railroad bill, which was
made the unfinished business for De-
cember s. but on which the senate has
made no agreement vote, will be laid
aside until after the currency bill
has passed
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
TESTIMONIALS FOR
OPERA DIRECTORS

An eleventh hour substitution was
made at the Tivoli last night and
"Traviata" given in place of the ad-
vertised Verdi festival.
Malta Mosciska >as Vio1etta and
Luca Botta as Alfredo were backed
up by Alessandra Modesti as Germont
and Mini Belucci's splendid handling
of the orchestra as an important ad-
junct.
Carmen Melis will repeat her per-
formance of "Thais' tonight. with
Mascal and Ferirer in the cast.
An extraordinary program has been
announced for Sunday night at the
Tivoli, the occasion being a testi-
monial performance by the members
of the company to Ettore Patrizi and
Eugene d'Avigneau, the managing di-
rectors.
Complete acts will be given from
'Zaza" and LA Tosca,' in both of
which Carmen Melis and Luca Botta
will appear. The quartet from 'Rigo-
letto" will be sung by Simzis. AMI
tua, Botta and Modesti Also the ia
nous sextet from Lucia" will be
heard. with chorus. Luigi Monte
santo. the barytone, will sing the
prologue from ''Pag1iacci," and Fanny
Anitua will render the grand aria
from Samson and Delilah." Marie
Mosciska will sing the aria from Lo-
hengrin" and other numbers will be
given by various members
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
BARGE CORONADO
SINKS; CREW SAT- {

Word was received today from Seat
tie that the barge Coronado foundered
last night two miles OF White rocks,
near Sechelt. The crew escaped with
their lives. The barge will be total
loss.
The vessel was operated for years
between San Francisco and Honolulu
in the sugar trade.
1t was originally the German bark
J. c. Fleuger Under that name it was
driven ashore near Honolulu. The
wreck was bought by w. G. Irwin &
Co. repaired and placed in the sugar
trade. The J. D. Spreckels & Brothers
company were the next owners. and
operated the bark until 1t was sold to
be converted into barge.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Y. W. C. A. Thanksgiving
Feast for Lonely Folk

Lonely Women. young or old, finan-
cially embarrassed or having enough
of this worlds goods to prevent
worry, foreign or native born living
here or visiting here, all those who
dread the thought OF eating Thanks
giving dinner alone, are invited to
dine at the Young Women's Christian
association Thursday afternoon at l
o'clock.
Under direction OF Mrs. Evelyn
Keck, general secretary, notices will
be sent out bidding the lonely women
to the free feast at the association
home. 1249 O'Farrell street,
Any one desiring to go will make it
easier for the managers of the home
by communicating with them before.
but 1T Is by no means necessary. and
any one making up her mind at the
last minute that Thanksgiving dinner
alone il quite too melancholy will be
as welcome as those who have ac-
cepted more formally.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
LAST SPIKE TO
STAY IN MUSE JIM
Curator Barron Secures the
Famous Hill Painting on
Bid of $1,000

The San Francisco park commission
today is in possession of the late
Thomas Hills notable painting, priv
ing the Last Spike" having outbid the
municipalities of San Francisco and
Oakland and Frank Havens of Oak
land in an auction of more than 200
of Hilrs paintings held yesterday in
the H. Taylor Curtis galleries, Curator
George Barron's bid of $1,000 being
the highest.
The large canvas, which depicts the
completion of two railroads which
brought the east and west together.
will remain in the Golden Gate park
museum.
Many other paintings. by Hill. who
ranks high among artists. particularly
for his California paintings, were dis
posed of. The sale netted the Hill es-
tate $S,7S5.
Among the bidders and purchasers
were art dealers and fanciers from
San Francisco and the bay cities and
several from adjacent interior cities.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Prison Civilians
Must Observe Rules

SAN QUENTIN. Nov. 21-A strict
observance Of the prison rules by the
civilians as well as by the prisoners
will be required by Warden James
Johnston at San Quentin prison, as is
shown by an edict that went forth
the round Of the prison yard
Meeting civilian steward dressed
in overalls and jumper, the warden
asked: Who are you and what busi-
ness have you here?v
Il am the steward, warden" the
man replied.
Then wear uniform, so that you
may furnish some indication that you
belong here, otherwise you are likely
to be elected" answered the prison
chief. There Is no way for me to de-
termine whether you are an inter-
loper, prisoner or an officer. You
have your uniform; wear it,
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Sierra Makes Rough
Trip From Honolulu

The Oceanic Steamship companv's
liner Sierra, Captain H. c. Houdlette.
winch arrived today from Honolulu,
was enyeloped in shower of spray
for the first three days of the run
from the island port. 1t was the
roughest trip of the year.
among the passengers on the liner
was James A. Kennedy, president and
general manager of the Inter-is,and
Navigation company of Honolulu. He
was accompanied by his daughter.
Miss Jessie Kennedy. and by c. c.
Kennedy, his brother
The Sierra brought about 100 pas
sengers and a cargo of island prod
ucts
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
TANKER TO BURN OIL

The British tanker Luzblanca.
which was built in Scotland for Bal
four. Guthrie & Co.. and which arrived
here yesterday from Victoria, is to be
converted into an oil burner The
new vessel, which has a carrying ca
pacity of 5000 tons dead weight. will
be used on the run between San Fran
cisco and South American oil ports
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Costumes of OIden Days to
Figure in Unique Event
Tonight
backward, turn backward,
Oh. Time. In your flight,
Make me a child again,
just for tonight"

|
Thus begin the invitations sent out
by the members Of the dancing section
of the Papyrus club for their district
school dance tonight.
There seems little doubt that the
hint conveyed is to be taken literally.
At least it is certainty as far as the
costumes go and the spirit bids fair
to be equally satisfactory.
Big boys, little girls, monitors,
teachers. ounces, tomboys, just kids
and few stern parents will be well
come" continues the invitation. They
! are all going to be there-"and then
some"
| Concerning costumes. the invita-
tions say: calico gowns or gingham
sunbonnets; braids and curls may be
worn by the girls. while the boys will
be comfortable in hickory shirts,
short pants or overalls."
| In accordance with this admonition
many are going to appear in the garb
of the 80 or rs years ago period, when
district schools are supposed to have
been in their prime.
aNOw, DON'T YOU TELL
Everything possible is being kept a
secret, but it is whispered that some
one is coming as the Sunday school
superintendent with his whole class.
all in their Sunday best; then there
are going to be few representatives
| from other lands, quaint little COL
onists in their national costumes
some big sisters" are going to be
present, Puritan maid or two will
| slip demurely--for a few minutes
among the crowds. and there will be
Just kids galore.
Pink lemonade and popcorn are
promised for every one.
MAY RAG JUST A LITTLE
Virginia reels, schottisches and
other dances of like type are prom
cheer things up a bit this encouraging
phrase is added:
"And maybe the trustees will al
low a rag or two"
The dancing section members. who
are the hostesses of the evening. have
been working hard for some weeks In
all the latest evo1utions of the dance.
and it is said that this instruction has
been passed on to the masculinity
most interested so quite the newest
marvels of tango, onestep and the
rest will doubtless be demonstrated
under the head of the rag or two
permitted by the trustees.
The bell is going to ring promptly
at $40 o'clock tonight at First dis
trict school, Memory township, Coun-
ty OF Youth. State Of Happiness =
which Is being conducted under the
| direction of Mrs. Clarence Grange.
chairman of the dancing section.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Lawyer Robbed While
Pressing Larceny Case

While District Attorney Franklin
Swart of San Mateo county was prose
cutting petty larceny case in Bur-
lingame this morning a thieve made
off with his overcoat. rubbers and a
fountain pen. Frank Kaufman, the
man under trial. was acquitted by the
iury
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
GETS NO DAMAGES

Noberto Bonzani. a farmer of La
Honda, who sued his neighbor, Julio
Guerra. for s5.2e2 damages for false
Imprisonment and defamation of char
acter. lost his case yesterday in the
superior court at Redwood City
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
TO GIVE CHRISTMAS BALL

The Deutscher club will give its
annual Christmas ball" in the large
ballroom of the German house Fri
day evening. December II. Commit
affair
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
OrOvflle Orange and Olive Exposition.
November 18th to 3Oth.

Reduced round trip tickets via
Southern Pacific from San Francisco,
Oakland, Alameda. Berkeley. Redding.
and points between. On sale Nov. % to
80. Retn<a Limit. Dec. 3.--Advertise-
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
BAD CHECK MAN ARRESTED

George W. Williams, alas George
w. Glasgow, of Los Angeles. was ar
rested last night on charges of pass
ing a bad check on the proprietor of
the Adena hotel.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
News in Brief.

Filing olson was in Mesa yesterday cn business. He is one of the bis ranchmen of the southwestern sec ton oi the Mesa south side.
 Alr and Mrs Bonj- Blanchard moN = cd to Phoenix yesterday. where Mr- Blanchard has position with the Southern Pacific roundhousc con struction carpenters Lou Trmbi" sent their household goods down by wagon.
 \ meeting of the. directors of the Carney Mining company has been called for this afternoon
 Deputy Sheriff Peterson went 10 Chandler yesterday to subpoena wit ncsses for the case of the state against J. R. Halstead, set for hear ing at 9.30 this morning.
 George Wilson was down from Weekes' station yesterday and re ports every thing moving smoothly at that place :. H. Mcknight is in charge at the station. Bert Snyder has purchased the soft drink rarlor Of Frank Crismon and took possession yesterday. Frank i- on a deal for ranch
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
IMPROVED MACHINERY
 FOR COTTON GROWERS
Mesa Cotton Growers to Install Larger Plant for Handling
 Next Cron

The members of the Mesa Cotton Growers association have under con sideration plans for installing d much larger ginning plant for taking care of next years cotton crop The plant IS to include steam power and taciI-
 ities for working over the seed into oil and other products. Just what
 sized plant will be purchased will
 be governed largely by the acreage
 planted next season. l. will probably
 be at least q 25-Ein stand The sue
 cess of the past year has imbucd the farmers with great deal of confidence in the industry. a conf dence that from all indications will not be misplaced. With all the nis- takes made in the first experiment the growers came out large winners on the investment. with moro ex- perience they have every reason to 1 believe that the next crop will pay ! much larger dividends
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
MANY PATRONS OF
 CITY MAIL ROUTE
40 Tempe residents Now Served by
 the Carrier at Their Homes.

As q result of the installation of d free city mail delivery service within certain limits of the city of Tempe the postoffice here is now short of 40 accustomed patrons who have heretofore called day after day at the office for their mail Postmaster J. e. Mullen does not regret the act for every one Of those 40 have of their own free will asked to become patrons of the newly established service. q splendid record as a starter
 The new carrier for the town route is Jesse P. Johnson in place of Roy C Todd who was primarily given the appointment, MT Johnston halls from Grain Valley, Missouri, but has been located in Tempe for the past thirty days In laying out the route both Postmaster Mullen and Inspector C.
 F. Dutton have used the best care in establishing it in manner that may serve the patrons properly. The first trip on the route was made the last day of the year 1912
 but the new service actually went
 into effect on the first day of Jan
 uary. 1915 Unless some unexpected cause presents itself 10 make the venture an unfaVorable one, the de livery of mail to local residents at their homes will be an established custom.
 Letter boxes which are to be set out at convenient intervals about town arrived yesterday and will be set up within the near future Some delay will probably be experienced ! by the letting of contract to ac- ! c0mplish the job
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW

The first annual show of the Ari zona Poultry association will be held in Phoenix January 15 to IS. Work ing for the best interests Of the south side poultry raiscrs, Wr Goodwin himself an enthusiastic chicken f1ncier. has taken charge pf the Tempe section. Entry blanks wh.ch must be in the hands of Marshall Humphrey at Phoenix before the eve ming of January II. can be Obtaine5 from Mir. Goodwin with any other ad- GitiOnal information that may be ce- Cuired There is a large amount of poultry business done in and about Tempe and this section will no doubt put up an excellent exhibition. To arouse more interest in the affair premiums amounting to more than $500 in cash and merchandise and eight silver cups are being offered as awards.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
DRIVES DEE A TERROR.

The chief eXecutiOnef of death in the winter and spring months k pneumonia. It's advance agents arc colds and grip. In any attack by one of thiese maIadies no time should be lost in taking the best medicine obtainable to drive it off. Countless thousands have found this to be Dr. Kings New Discovery My husband believes it has kept him from hay ing pneumonia three or four times" writes Mrs. George w. Place, Raw sonville, Vt, and for coughs, colds and croup we have never found it's dual" Guaranteed for all bronchial affections. Price soc amid $100 Trial bottle free at All Druggists.-Ad- Yartisement
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
COULD SHOUT FOR JOY.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart" wrote C. B Rader of Lewisburg. w. Va. for the wonderful double benefit l got from Electric Bitters. in curing me of both q severe case of stomach trouble and of rheumatism. from which l had been an almost help less sufferer for ten years. It suit ed my case as though made just for me" For dyspepsia, indigestion, jaundice, and 10 rid the system Of kidney poisons that cause rheuma- tism. Electric Bitters have 10 su- perior, Try them. Every bott.e is guaranteed to satisfy. only 90 cents at all Advertisement.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
CUT THE HIGH COST OF LIVING

". H. Chapman, Winnebago, Neb.. tells how he did it My two children had a very bad cough and the doe tors medicines did them no good got a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, and before it was all used the children were free and cured of their cough. I saved d doc tors bill for one 25c bottle of Fo- Iey's Honey and Tar Compound" No opiates. For sale by Elvey and Hu- lett druggists.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
looking Fine.

AL Davis was down from the Car Ecy mine yesterday after supplies and says that the work in the drift is showing up in great shape. For several feet the character of ore en- countered has been improving and the last few shots have been wet ones indicating that the big ore body fol which the men have been striving F very near at hand. The holes mad' Ey the power drill quickly ill with water heavily impleenatod with OK ides
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
FOIL 6 a FOUL PLOT

When a shameful plot exists be- tween liver and bowels to cause dis tress by refusing to act, take Dr. Kings New Life Pills. and end such abuse of your system They gently compel right action of stomach, liver and bowels, and restore your health and all good feelings. 25c at all druggists s-Advertisement.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
Office Force Chanues.

Wm. Menhennet, for the past two and a half years foreman of the Eve ming Free Press. resigned on the 1st and will hereafter devote all his time to the management of the Coliseum, the popular picture show which he has conducted so successfully during the past year. The growing business of the theater demanded his personal attention, which he could only par
 italy give while acting as chief makeup at the print shop. MT. Nes- bit, who has been running the limo
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03

A mean stuffy cold with hoarse wheezy breathing, is just the kind that runs into bronchitis or pneu- monia. Don't trifle with such serious conditions. but take Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly. quick and beneficial results are just what you can expect from this great medicine. It soothes and heals the infiamed air passages It stops the hoarse. rack ing cough. For sale by Elvey X Hulett. druggists
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03

Take the direct road" 10 health and strength by using Foley Kidney Pills for backache, rheumatism. weak sore kidneys and bladder irregulari- ties. Each ingredient k chosen for it's positive healing and curative qualities. Foley Kidney Pills are the best medicine you can buy for kidney and bladder troubles Mrs. J NJ. Findley, Lyons Ga, says: T took Foley Kidney Pills and they entirely cured me. For sale by ElVey X Hulctt. druggists
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
WILL REMAIN IN TEMPE

R. P Pope and Wife arrived in Tempe yesterday morning from the northern party of thes state where they have been located for a short time past. Mr. Pope is engaged in the missionary work and consequently seeing an opening in this locality he will pay a visit to the Heardville district today.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DAY

Tomorrow will be Christian church day at the J. J. Hodnett Dry Goods store which is conducting a pre- inventory benefit sale for the free reading room and the Tempe church. The ladies of the church will be present at the store all day Saturday to wait upon the customers.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
ESCAPED AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS

w. P. Broyles made a successful escape after fifteen years of suffer ing from kidney and bladder troubles, Foley Kidney Pills released him and will do just the same for others He says: They cured most severe backache with painful bladder ire gularities and they do all you claim for them" Refuse substitutes. For sale by EIvey & Hulett. druggists.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
NEW YEAR DANCE

A very enjoyable New Years dance was given Wednesday evening at the home of A. C. Robbins and Walter Morrow. two miles south of Tempe. In direct contrast to the general ma ture of dancing which usually pre- vails at the social hops given in town practically the entire evening at this event was given to the enjoyment of square dances. A large gathering of young folks was in attendance
Arizona republican., 1913-01-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. United States Land office at Phoenix, Ari- zona. December 17th, 1912.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Rus sell Freeman, of Phoenix, Arizona, who, on August 2nd, 1912, made Homestead Entry No 06522 for the NJ. NWl4. Sec. 10, Township ? N., Range E, c. & S R. Meridian has filed notice of intention to make three year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Register and Receiver. |. $. Land Office. at Phoenix, Arizona, on tho 22nd day of January, 1913.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Vim. 4. Stricker, Anna r. Suick- CT, sam Vaughncr, Geo. w. Cum mins, ali of R. F. D. No. ?, Phoenix Arizona.
 FRANK II. PARKER,
 Register.