The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 26, 1902, Page 23

-(OMBINE Salt, Trust Feels Federal Grand Jury * Government Authorities De- persons connected with the alleged con- &piracy in restraint of trade. of the Federal Salt Company are D. E. Skinner, president; end R. B. Rorison, treasurer. the case for the last ten days and had | secur essary not only to justify the indictments, | but also to insure conviction. The indict- > NEAR [TS END Grp of the . Decides to Indict Otficers. RRRRRME, RRRRRRRRRE RRERREY RRRRRRRR RERRRRRERE RRRRRRR - termined to Crush the | Monopoly.- { i | last meeting, held on Friday aft- | the: United States Grana Jury | ted to | | | i | indict the officers of the Fed- Salt Trust and several other The officers president; A, J. 3. 8. White, Wadsworth, vice secretary, The Grand Jury had been considering 11 the evidence it consldered nec- Women’s Wintfer Underwear Extra Vzlues for 2 Days. From the Jargest and most complete knit Underwear stock in the State, most of which was purckased by our own buyer in Europe, direct from the marufecturer, we have selected three special offerings ‘or Monday and Tuesday: 120 Dczen Fieece-lined Vests 2nd Pents, extra heavy real combed Egyptian cctton, vests high neck, lorg slecves, silk finished around neck and iront, co'ors cream and ecru, cvery garment guaranteed to Le perfect and worth soc; for the 2 days only, L CAEH S days only, sui Sale of Dress Goods This is the ideal Rainy-Bay Store—cuverything unde} one foof—all Market sireet cars stop at Miin Entrance. Lides’ Wool Mixed Un'on Suits, ron-shrinking, the genuine Oneita, colors cream and natural gray; sold everywhere at $1.25 the syit, Monday ‘and Tuesday only. . . . . . . .. .88¢ 75¢, $1.00, $1.25 Fzbrics—589e Rainy-day Skirtir gs—one-quarter off An ssscrimert, comprising Grén'te Prunelss, Silk 2nd Wo Serges, in dress lengths from § to 8 yards cach— the usual prices of which are 75c, g1.coand § on tale Morday, and Tuesday at the unmatchable lcw price—peryard, ... ..... 500 yards of rainy-dey SKirlings—medivm and heavy weight cloths, ‘or walking suits and short skirts—an assortment inc'ud- ing some Came.’s Hair Skirtings, Priest'ey’s water-p-oof Melton and Cheviots, znd a few golt plai all-wool—ircm 52 to 56 inches wide—in lengths from 21/ jo 4 yarde—are cffered for Monday znd Tuesday only, at gmg~ quarter off the already low prices. New Black Dress F:zbrics The latest products of the best makers, i will rot tzde or grow iu £0-inch Panara :ul able for the price—yard. . . ... . 52.inch London Twinc—a weil made and pad. ... Sk 48-irch Natfe—the leading weave for tatlor gowns—yard . . » 48-inch Priestley’s Z altcgether about Etamine:, Cicpes, Vigcreaux, Mixed Cheviots, biggest values possible at the prices. —Loth the rough and smocth finich—-better not obtain- ne— beautiful quaity and fin'sh—perfect black— yard Best Book Bargains 600 yards, of Venetian, ol Subiime, Plan Cheviots and 1.25 per yard—will be placed also.it any Pcmains, 59 G id and colored backs—all s'rictly n thorcugh'y cependabe blacks, that ... 81,00 S > e Oy [ d durable oper-weave—extra value at " ca . . 81.28) . . $1.50 - - $2.00 scason; 28e Ledies’ Union Suits, ccmbed Egyptian cotton, fleece lined, the genuine Orieita; the regular catalogue price 75c, our sale price for 2 g ... .48¢c ments will be presented to United States District Judge de Haven either on Tues- day or Friday of this week, when the jury makes its final report. The Federal Salt Company has been ope c se boldest Morrow virtually put out of business. to sell salt except at what would be the fair market price of the if the trust had not been in exist- . WOODWORTH IS FIRM. The credit for the suppression of this monopoly ‘midable is due to rm of Getz Bros. in the Superior - Court ederal Salt Company to re- on a ‘check given the firm named company. The suit n a contract entered into be- of trusts, but by an in- ion issued by United States Circuit on October 16 the trust It was United learned of the ex- a few months ago in The Call to the & Co. | Special Offers for 2 Days Copyright Books—Cioth bound, firmerly sold 500 at $1.20 each; here at the very low price [J Among the many titles ifT this collection of copyrights are: Doomed Castle— Monroe. Sentimental Tommy—Barrle. Wol.ville—Lewis. In the Palace of the King. Isle of the Wind—Crockett. In Connection With the De Wil- Mc Teggue—Norris. lcughby Claim. Black Doug'as—Creckett. Greatest Gift—Marchmont. In Hestile Red—A'tscheiler. Barabbas— Corelii, The Worldings— Merrick. For Freedom of the Sea. Mr. Dooley’s Philosophy. A Garrison Tangle— King. An Army Wife—K'ng. Via Cruscis— Crawford. Bath Comedy — Castle. The Jessamy Bride— Moore. Latest Books at $1.08—Thesc latest populax books, ffesh from the publishers, published at $1.50 cach; Monday and Tuesday on'y s" 08 Donovan Pasha= Gilbert Parker. Fortunes of Oliver Horn— Hopkinson Smith, in e two parties on December 18, t s of which contract and the of $10,000 follows: 1 persons or firms with or e interested will purchase for salt from the sald art, at the list prices of he second part, for a period of from the date of this contract, purchase any other salt from and will not import . or d, or bring any salt to the th America other than | ay purchase from the party And said parties of the agree that they will dis- bie manner any euch ship- ons of salt by plaintiff Captain Macklin- -Richard Hardin Temporal Power—Marie Corelli. The Two Van Revels—Booth Tarkington. Maid At Arms—Robert Chambers. Good Dress oliv Leath an extra valueat. . MANY DEFENDANTS. any other | v the defendant, and when Getz Bros. & Co. brought Payment of the check was stopped by | suit for its -collection, the defendant. filed an answer in which the’ defense was made that the contract was in olation of the Sherman anti-trust act. They introduced authorities and testi- mony at the trial to make this defense | good, and Judge Kerrigan, in whose court the case was tried, was obliged to give judgment for the defendant on the grounds set forth in the answer. Department of Justice at and the department employed Thomas Turnbull as special agent to collect evi- dence. was preparing the law, and when Turnbull had presented his evidence a petition containing forty printed pages was Mr. Woodworth laid the facts before the Washington, In the meanwhile Mr. Woodworth Mr. fled with United States Circuit Ginh Eags—Imitation alligator, 10-inch . . . . $1.20 11-inch . . . . $1.35 12-inch . . . . $1.80 This very pretty 19- inch, ful patent jointed Papier Mache Doll has a handsome bisque head, with tecth, sleeping eyes ard full sewei mohair wig in ringlet curls, dressed in a pretty 13nch . . . $1.65 14-inch . .. $1.80 15-inch . . . $1.85 Large Doll---$1.33 Judge Morrow, who granted the prayer | of the petition and issued a restraining order prohibiting the trust fram selling exorbitant was fixed as the date when the motion of the United States to make the restraining order salt at the then prevailing rates. November 3 Attorney permanent will be heard. Nearly all the salt firms doing business in the State are among the defendants. Charged With Burglary. Andrew McAllister, 2 roustabout on the water front, was booked at the City Pris- by Policemen Hemenez and Cook yes on a charge of burglary. but was discovered before he could lay his hands on anything. He ran out of the house and was pursued by a man in a Luggy till the policemen came into view | ané arrested him. He had a bunch of keys in his pocket. He has also been iGentificd as the man who broke into the busement of Emil Girard’s house, i Fifth avenue, Thursday, and stole a2 num- | ber of tools, which he sold. ADVERTISEMENTS. CURES WEAK MEN FREE. Insures Love and a Happy Home for All How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from weakness, lost vitality, night Josses, \nricoczlebclc. Simply send your e and address to Dr. Knapp Medical Co,, iv Hull building, Detroit, Mich., and they Vill gladly send free receipt with full direc. 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He en- tered a residence at 12 Greenwall street | Friday afternoon by means of a false key, RRRRRRRY, RERRERRERY, KRR REERRRERRRRE RERERRRRRE, RERRRRR RERRRR RRARRRRY RRERERERRY, RRRERRE RRRERRRY., RERRR RN RERRRER R RERERR RREREERRR, RERRRRR RERRRRRY, RRRRRERRRY, RN chemise, with open- work stockings and patent leather slip- pers, regularly £1.85 each—Monday and Tuesday also if quan— ‘ tity lass $1.33 Sewing Machine $40 Value Monday onl; jum drop hea chine, light oak finish has 5 $15.95 —The Empor- Sewing Ma. guaran- teed for § years, drawers, g Davis. Suit Case $1.45 | A serviceable Dress Suit Case, made cf rubber cloth, with a stecl frame, brass lock and catches, in either € or susset color, 24-inch size, $1.45 er Dress Suit Case, with steel fiame and brass lock and catches, russet color, 24-inch tize. . $2. 285 Same as akove in chocolate co'or, §3.00. linen lined and 50c Pictures, 28c Pretty Piatinotype Pictures; a Jarge list of subjects such as Dogs, Herses, Religious pictures, etc., framed in 2 9 }-inch circle of cbonized oak, with s.inch opening, and well worth 50 each; Mon- dayionty; yie cholce: ks A ADB Groceries-Liguors Monday and Tuesday Maple Syrup—Log Cabin, quart tins. . Currants—new stcck—best—recleancd—3 Ibs. SRR PR Prunes—new crop—-good Santa Claris—-5 Tbs. . . . 25¢ Fearline—James Pyles & Son—1 Ib. pack- O S ey, o ) ) our Victory Brand—for two days only. ... .o+ o - 4ir 280 Ureeda Eiscuit, Zu Zu, Oysterlette and Unecda Milk Biscuits—package . . §@ Stryker's Sand S 0ap—z days; 8 bars 26@ Table Wines— Caternet, Claret or Sauterne 5 years old—Monday ard Tuesdsy—gallon . . . 86¢ FPort, ‘herry cr Ange'ica—AA—our reg- ular $1.50 gallon quality—for the two days . $1.05 y d i ball bearings throughout, which makes| |Sour’Mash Whisky—Willis Anderson | it run easily and noisclessly; com- County, Spring ‘94—bcttle . . . 865@ plete with all the latest attach- McBrayer Whisky—the genuine 8 yeais cause we regularly cut the ments, from the factory of a famous maker whose name we cannot us€ be- price to $20.50; Mondsy . . 875,95 old—gallon. . ... .. .$3.08 We are sole agents for Pacific Coast for Gannymeds *76 Rye—full quarts—best value in America for the price . $7,00 ‘CALIFORNIA'S LARGEST= ’ P 3 Parisian Models Reduced Prices to Close Ail that remains of the Parisian Model Wraps, Gowns and Hats, Fall 1902 importations, from such makers as Raffin, Virot, Raudniiz, Carier, efc., will be offered, heginning Mon- day, Oclober 27, at a reduction of from one-quarler to one-half, , preparatory o another display of heautful French Creations jor Spring. AMERICA'S GRANDEST STORE Fashionahbfe Cloaks, Suits and Skirts New Arrivals for Latest Winter Styles in fineness of materials. fine qua ity Skinner Satin. we ask on'y (N $aa comalue for s b < S A e Our buyer is just back from the East with another large stock of the final styles for Winter 1902-3. Winter outer.garments until you kave seen these new arriv- We have never had anything to compare with them at anywheie near the prices, either in beauty of design, or [ “well Tep Coat, $17.50--Style of illustration; in tan, castor, or black; has turn-down coliar and reveres with double top cape, flare sleeve, turn-tack cuff. ) Is full 42 inches long, a garment such as you would expect to pay from 122.50 to $25 for, offered by us at New Ready-to-Wear Suits, $25.00—Made of fine Canvas Weave Suiting, in black, blue ard gray, handsomely trimmed with satin <tnaments and atin bands; ekirts have a double ruffie flounce with full mercerized drop skirts; the jacket, Jined with taffeta silk, has a satin shawl coliar; the suit is splendidly made and tailored, and would be very properly priced at §30.00, yet e $25.00 FKew Rainy-Day Skirt, $4.95— Made of fine quality of Cheviot, in sbades of tan, gray, oxford and black; 7-gore cable scam, and handsomely stitched around bottom; a very excelient §6.50 skirt, in sty'e like illustrationfor . . , . Sweli New Plaid Skirt, $10.00—Biue and green plaid flaked suitings; 7-gore cable seam ekirt; splendid’y tailored; the most stylich and newest skirt of the Do not btuy your Is lined throughout with $17.50! $4.95 $10.00 8c Eiderdown Flannels—The entire line of solid color fine wool Eiderdown Flannels, full assortment, 26 inches wide, that usual- ly sell at 35c yard, cn special sale to-morrow only 24¢c Outing Flannels—7 cases of the very heavy Outing Flannels, suitable colorings for wunderwear, etc., per yard e Double Warp Sheeis—The real linen fn'sh, round-thread gocds, most care’uly made, from wearing sheeting, all cut 4 inches longer than usual, 80 as to give | the full siges as iollows when finished: 50¢ single bed size (54x90 inches), each. . . . . . 420 6oc three-quarter bed size (72x90 inches), each. . . 652 double ted §z¢ (81x90 inches), cach. . . . . . . &ZC The 17%c Cases (45x36 inches), each. . . . . . I3%e@ The 20c Cases (50x36 inches), each. . . . . . . ..16@ specially good 52¢ Sale of Welshach Manties Monday and Tuesday, we offer 2,000 of the celcbrated double frame 2oth Century Mantles, that fit Weisbach or any other gas burner, so simple that any child -can acjust them, regularly 25c each ', . Hemstitch2d Sheets—81xgo inches, an exquisitely fully stitched BNEE Crlew)y eatlin G s Lo o G e e B White Blanke{s—10-4 size, deep ritbon binding, 4% $3.35 Fine White Blankets—Ful! 6 feet wide, deep ribbon binding, pink, biue and red borders, 534 Ibs weight,/ Emporium price, pair . . RS 5898 'y Fine Blankets—For fine fami'y use, best Califernia wool, | handsomely finished, Pair. . . ., .oas s . 5 GComforters—Sanitary filling, silkoline covered, full size, Comforters—Fancy qui'ting, very handsome and rich in coloring, ach oL e v e e G e e s RO The new Flexo double frame triple weave tantle Same style in the single weave, also guaranteed 60 dayS . . . 4 . . v 0 b 0. . . 30C Good Brass Burner--for any style mantle . . Flannels, Sheets, Blankets, Spreads Another of those grand buying opportunities Mohday and Tuesday for those' Who need Flannels and Bedding: Wrapper Flannels—A new shipment of about 6000 yards of this - season’s. wrapper and kimona Flannels, a clean-up of a'most all the styles the mills produce, bought by us fully one-third undervalue; your choice Mondsy and Tuesday from this entire line of 1234c goods, per yard . . . and sizes. Ibs weight; the Emporium price, per pair, peci; 2 cases only, while quantity lasts, each. . . each s oo . .2fr 280 100 candic power—guaranteed for 60 days— Furniture and Carpets A grand new stock in a completely remodeled and beautifully apro'nted department. The sam- “ples alone cover a floor space acres in extent, products of the best manufacturers in America. We are sure that we can suit each individual taste and every purse. picces moderately priceds GENTLEMEN'S CHIF- BOOKCASE FONIER—Either mahog- any, birdseye maple or ®oiden oak, with beveled- edge French oval mirror; has cabinet for shaving materials, and plenty of drawer room; perfect cab- top plate beveled-ed inet work, beautifully érs underneath; finished. Golden Oak,....$28.00 side; Other woods....$30.00 - door; desk has three roomy draw- and convenient pigeon-holes in- e $40 SECRETARY— Either golden oak or mahogany finish; the handsomely finished has two large-size Frenci Here are three beaut ful FRENCH DRESSING Fine Spachtel Goods | The biggest offering ever made at one time on the Coast of these beautiful goods occurs Monday and Tuesday. ‘picces Spachtel and Tambour Lace Scarfs, Pliow Shams, Scarfs, Doiiies, etc., will be on sale atan average of about half regular priczs. 1100 pieces of Spachtel Goods—In imitation : of Irish Point, the Scar.s 18x64 inches, the squares §2x32; good values at $1.50 and $1.75 each; Monday and Tuesday only . . « « « ¢ « - « . « 600 Squares—20x10 inches, pretty lace patterns, suitable for table covers, tidies, etc.; regularly goc and soc each; Monday and Tuesdayonly . . . . . . . 250 new effects 18 inches square—Suitable for tidies, chairs, table covers, etc., worth 25c and 35¢ each; for thetwo daysonly . « = « « « « = -« o < 500 doilies—In two different sizes (g9xg and 12212 inch) for pin cushions and covers for small tables, cheap at 12¢ and 15c each; for the two days only. . . . . . THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1902. 23 THE EMPORIUM. | THE EMPORIUM. THE EMPCRIUM. | THE EMPORIUM. | THE EMPCRIUM. | THE EMPORIUM. Imm:nse 2-day Offering. Nearly 2500 Table Covers, Bureau 19¢ 14¢c 9¢ A Sale of Curtains Dispiay East Indian Draperies Hundreds of pairs of Coltage Curtains, with 4-inch ruffle, good heavy quality Muslin, ‘40 inches wide, 3 yards long, that would be a bargain at 85c a pair, are offered for cac Monday and Tuesday at. . .....cccueuetennnnans Pretty Muslin Striped Curtains, 4o inches wide, 3 yards long, with 4-inch ruffle; a really superior quality, worth 9 7° $1.25 per pair; Monday and Tuesday if quantity lasts 80 pairs SnowllaKe Curlains, swipsd in different colors; a sice overthrow curtain, worth $1.25 the pair; Monday and Tuesday............ * 970 Arabian Lace Cuirtains—500 pairs, fine corded work, also heavy effects with plain centers; the latest perfect copies of curtains, worth §40.00, $50.00 and $60.00 per pair—our prices. . . .. ciiienn...» $3.50, $5,00, $7.50, $10.00 We have just received a very choice collection of the Real East Indian Drapery Goods, consisting of Phulkaries, Odchucys, table covers embroidered in gold, Agra Curtains, Scarfs, Borders, Ludhiana Portieres, Mats, Cushion Covers and Backs, Neapaul Table Covers, Skirts for cozy corners, Antiques, etc., ranging in price, each, $3.00 fo $25.00. New Silk Draperies—]uwst arived, 50 patterns of the choicest Oriental studies, 3o inches wide, per .50c Card Engraving Sale L] Embroidered Sets— Sheets and Cases, in many different styles $7.95 Eed fpreads— A really good, well-made white crocheted Spread, 85¢ Marseilles ‘preads— Full size and gocd quality, new designs and speciallygood value . . . . v e s .o .. 8125 This Week About Haif Price This week we will take your engraving orders, for cards, wedding invits- tions, etc., at less than half exclusive stationers” prices. This will be the last special offering in this Jine before Christmas, and we advise people wishing to make Holiday giits of visiting cards and piates, to avail them- seives of the opportunity. 5o Cards and Plate, name only, in seript; regu'ar §1.50, special . . 8850 50 Cards and Plate, name only, Roman or piain old English; instead of 0225, tpecial s .o o d st e <74 210 e AT A 50 Cards and Plate, tinted old English; $2.50, special . . . . . $5.728 100 Wedding Invitations complete; regulariy §13.0, special . $8a 50 100 Wedding Invitations complete, tinted old English; regular $25.00, PRI TR R ) Address Dyes; regularly $1.50 each, thisweek . . * * . . . $1.00 Menograms; regularly $2.25 each, thisweek . . . . . . . . $1.25 Owing to the large number of orders taken on these special sales, we re- qure 18 days to fill any order. [Biack Hats $7, $10. $12| We will show Monday and during the week, a Leautiful line of Ladies® Black Trimmed Hats, in excusive and clegant designs—all the latest Misses’ and Children’s Shoes Four new styles for fall and winter, the best grades that can possibly be produced to seil at the prices we ask; stylishly made shoes, that will not cramp or deform ideas in up-i-date millinery—in some ?f. $7, $10, $i2 the very newest materials,at . . . Toques and Bonnet-— Exceedingly stylish models, no two alike, each one ‘| " having an individuality such as can only be produced by the most expert milliners, are very reasonably priced at. . . . . $10, 512, $15 the growing feet. Misses’ and Children’s Vici Kid Lace Shoes—w'th extension soles-—patent Jeather tips—spring heels— heavy Siz:s8% to 11, $F225; sizes 1% 02, $1.50 M'ss s’ and Children’s best quality Vici Ki-_i Lace and Button Shoes—with hand-we ted {xlmsm}n{ sole— patent leather tips—spring heels—sizes 84 to 11, $1.60—11% w2, . . .. ... .$2.00 Misses’ and Children’s Box Calf Lace Shoes—an ideal shoe for rainy woather—stylish and gocd wearing—sizes 824 to 11, $1IF—11)4 0 2. L L L L L. L. Boys® and Youths’ Calf Lace Shoes—-sewed ext:nsion soles and tips-—regular hee's—-very ser- viceable; sizes 10 to 2, $4.50--2% to 54 Silk Petticoats MuchUnderpriced Silk Petticoats—OF " fine $1.65 -$1.756 - Four Seasonable Special Sales Now that the rainy weather has setin the Drying Bars will be found to be a very handy thing to have | { : | |inthe kitchen. quality Taffeta, having deep ac There are g (| cordeon pleated flounce, finished with 3-inch hemmed ruffiz, and wide under ruffle; colors pink, lue, lavender, ni'e, yellow and purple; $6.50 ‘4.87 vaues for,, .. Ladies’ Silk Petticoal— Of splendid quality Taffets, deep Side accor- deon pleated . flounce, finished with wide hemmed rcfle set dn, having siikette under flcunce, in TABLE — Golden -oak or 3 cia’ agors, and curly hirch: in the wvery black .and ‘oqlors; | Very specie gracerul designs shown in valueat. .. ........$6.75 plcture; - the - large, oval S = French plate beveied-edge | | Ladics’ Silk Petticoats—Best quality small drawcr s 16x36 inches, and it would be hard to beat for style and ‘workmanship; our R Carpets, Rugs at Right Prices As every piece of Carpet has been put in new since August 1st, you can depend upon it that every color effect is right, every pattern up-to-date. Best Axminsters—$1.10, $1.35 and $1.25 and Wilton Velvets—$1.10, sewed, laid and lned. $1.50; $1. sewed, laid and lined. All-Wool Ingrains—85c and 6015.00 per vard; sewed, laid and lined. Cotton Chair Ingrain: Orlental Rugs—In very complete assorti Cashmeres, etc.; upward from.. , 86c, 75c; sewed, lald and lined. ment Kurdistans, Irans, Shi Taffeta, umbrella flounce, with 2 wide hemmed ¢nd corded ruffles _set on, and silk dust ruffle, black only......0....... $9.00 Ladies’ Biack Silk Petticonts—New flare style, deep flounce finished with rose ruching and silk undsr- flounce for, ..$9.76 arms, 36 in. long, which spread out when open like the fingers of a hand; when not in use it drops down; made of hard wood; regularly $1.00; Monday and | Tuesday only.. . « . 580 Steel Perforated Gas Heater with Aluminum finish, base and top has fali size burner, stands 17 inches high, and is a hot litte heater; rezularly $2.00; Monday and Tues- day nly . . . $1.49 — Faull nickel trimmed, extra large oil fount, many new improve- ments, a real orpament for the home; best cil heater we've ever seen $5.50 BOES TO ML WITH HUSBAND . Devoted Wife Is Loyal to Her Arrested Spouse, The arrest of H. A. Webber at the ferry depot yesterday. morning by Detectives Reynolds and McMahon was marked, by a pathetic scene that arcused the deepest sympathy for the unfortunate man in the hearts of the two officers. The arrest was made on a dispatch from Chief Elton of Los Angeles, who wired that Webber was wanted there on a churge of embezzle- ment and would meet his wife and 2-year- old boy at the ferry. Just as Webber had embraced his wife and kissed his boy the officers stepped forward and placed him under arrest. Mrs. Webber, on learning what her husband was arrested for, burst into tears and threw her arms around his neck, declaring that neither she nor her boy would leave him. They were taken to the Hall of Justice, where Webber explained that he had been a grocer in Los Angeles, but finding that he could not make the business pay had turned “over everything to his creditors and they authorized him to collect the outstanding debts. He made up his mind to come to this city to look for a position and kept $0 of the money he had col- lected. His wife had sold what little furniture they had and had come to: this city to join him. She was penniless in a strange city and he had only 10 cents of the $30 and had been unable to get a place here. The detectives placed the mother and child in care of the matron at the City Prison, where they could get food and shelter till' other arrangements can be made. ‘Webber was booked at the City Prison to awalit the arrival of an officer from Los Angeles to take him back. Itfis prob- able that arrangements will be/ made to send his wife and boy back with him. Rail Rates Reduced Via Santa Fe. Dus September and October the San- ta Fe will sell tickets to San Francisco at the following rates: From New York, 1 BATTLE BEGING - FOR MILLIONS Seeds. To-day’s proceedings were the be- ginning of the fight on the part of the tbree executors named by Stratton in his will to prove that the administrators ap- pointed in September by County Judge Orr were illegally created and therefore are not entitled to handle and adminis- ter the estate. The case was taken out of the County Court and into the District Court on a writ of certiorari issued three weeks ago, Contest‘ Over the tl‘at- 'since which time «there have been num- ton Estate Is Com- menced, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 2%5.— The great legal battle over the Stratton millions commenced in earnest to-day in. the District Court’ before Judge W.' P. crous attempts, first by one side and then Ly another, ;to proceed with the case; but to-day was the first time anything has been done. 3 The most important point yet decided was the ruling of Judge Seeds that ques- ticns in-law must be taken up before questions of fact. The decision as far as it goes is victory for the executors, as it means if the illegality n’: the lmlm::t of the administrators js established the entire proceedings” of the County Court will be thrown out, in w executors will not have tl:‘ l:u;:::x:uz: their charges of comspiracy preferred against the administrators three weeks ago. The latter objected strenuously to the ruling to-day, but it was upheld. United States Senator T. M. Patterson has been added to the array of legal tal- ent for the executors and appeared In court this morning, addressing the court for two hours, in which he reviewed the case from the start to the present time. Judge Bissell, for the executors, followed, and in his argument upon the question of law asserted that the appointment of ad- ministrators was illegal because there was ground for such action, as no con- test had been started up to that time. He further upheld his charges of illegality by peinting to the fact that ome of the three administrators, O. P. Grimes, is a brother-in-law of Judge Qsgr, by whom they were appointed, but presented no law tc substantiate his charge. The court took a recess until the afternoon,