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s & HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 1904. HOLY JUMPERS TRADE WIVES Little Florence Lynch Tells _of Loose Social Relations Among Members of Band | DIVORCE UNNECESSARY (laim Is Made That Former | Marriages Were Not of| God and Therefore Sinful gy, Spectal Dispatch to The Call SAN BERNARDINO, Aug 20—| lorence Lynch, the little gidl who, ises to breek up the religious sect | ed the “Holy Jumpera,™ in; rrie, made a sensational affl-| to-day, in which she accuses the he sect of committing ! e claims that all who join renounce former marriages and | her and mother did this, | also says her father left her a prisoner, but bru- | her, culminating his attack L handful of hair from her head ffers the hair as an exhibit. The a avit follows: To whom it may concern—Florence h, being first duly sworn, deposes says: “] am of the age of 16 years the danghter of James Lynch and e Lynch, both members of the or- m known as ‘Holy Jumpers.' parents joined the same when I §® years cild and we have been bers ever since. That upon joining organization they renounced their | er marriage and my father chose | E. Collins as wife. My mother se J. B. Hudson as husband. Both Collins and Mr. Hudson were | sried and their husband and wife | ose other members as their wife and band That neither my father nor mother were ever divorced nor married except they were married by the church sers. Married people joining the ly Jumpers’ must give up their husbands and wives and choose | among the members, as the for- r marriages, so they teach, are ¥ sinful and can never be of God. 2 half sister, whom my mother | 14, and who each one of the mbers of the band living at 844 street well knows has for a r J. R. Hudson and whose mother Lizzie Lynch. Other like exist and are openly advo- the members. to the charge that I deserted the Jumpers’ because of my willful- state I have never been disobedient, except as my sted that I should a worthless member 1 did disobey and o The accusation that I have kept com- been with persons of ble character other than “Holy is absolutely false. I have h any one, male or have so. osit in the San Ber- Bank, which I will e proving that I have uel treatment, well, on two bunches ather pulled out of day evening, which 1 as choking, in the mbers of the ‘Holy a word or act in d or done. I have| Jumpers' for reasons for vicious and low members. J. Miller, quoted of the Sun, de- nid two small chil- orida to join the ‘Jumpaers,’ up his identity went un- of John Williams until wife's death, and his 1 are now with the moth- | Florida. This fact is the members of the| band. (Signed) FLOR- | —_————— | JOURNEYS TO MEXICO | TO GET HER CHILD | Mrs. Theodore Frank Fails to Heed | the Warnings of San Diego Police. Aug. 20.—This morning Frank of San Fran- been in this city for sev- | era s trying to secure possession of her child, which is in the custody of her | husband, stated it as being her inten- | tion during the day to make the trip to | Tia Juana for the purpose of seeing the | ©hild and getting possession of it If | it were possible. Mre. Frank was cautioned by the po- | lice ers that she hed better be a tle careful as to her acts in dealing | Their ad- s that she see the Lieutenant the first thing and tell him her story and get his permission, it ssible, to see the child. It is under- stood that Mrs. Frank made the trip | unaccompanied by an officer and that | ha » papers giving her a right child. Reports have come to that the child has not been prop- treated. & ———— DAVIDSON FINDS NEW IOCK ON THE DOOR Deposed Superintendent of Schools Is Unable to Enter the Private > Office. SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20.—Professor F. P. Davidson, who has been at liberty fo wvisit the rooms of the City Board of Bducation at his pleasure since he was deposed as Superintendent of Schools, this morning found himself locked out of the room which was used as the private office of the Superin- intendent, a new lock having been put on the door during the night bv rep- sentatives of the board. “This afternoon President Baker of the board, accompanied by C. W. Mec- Kee, *a lawyer, also a member of the foard, called upon Professor Davidson | . and demanded from him the keys. The | demand was refused. This relates to ! . the keys of the cuter doors of the board * yhoms, Pro Pavideon has com- SAN DIEGO, Mrs. Th e cisco, who h i with people below the line. - vice Gove mpane e case is warming upe HALE'S. | HALE'S. ! HALE'S. Shirt Waists Most Sweeping Reductions of the Year at Hale's. : B iggest Opportunity Yet White Waists, Colored Waists. HALE'S. the Store Marked Way Down. Woman after woman has been surprised at the unusualness of Hale regular waist values. One customer, looking at the 95c waists the other day, was over;xeard to say to another, “See this waist; it’s exactly like one I bought yesterday at —— for $1.50.” That very pattern is out to-morrow at 65c. 75¢ White Waists are 48¢c, 65c Colored Waists are 35c, 75¢ Colored Waists are 48c. No white waist higher than $1.95 to-morrow. This one was $3.75 yesterday. No colored waists higher than 85c to-morrow; this one was $1.95 yesterday. P It’s the event of the year. We know no one will fail to grasp its importance. What woman won’t want new waists to wear during conclave White Waists Of white lawn, pleated and trimmed with embroidery and insertion. Those at 65¢c were regular g5c waists. ? What woman won'’t get them To-morrow when she reads this news? Eve omy. You will pay less in most every case than we may hav and styles next summer. Scores of the styles have able. We can’t carry one of th does a thing it doesn’t do it by them. All spread out on tables can see some of them to-day. N now and think of Hale’s. Every Silk Shirt Waist Suit Included uni prices. der two new $7.50 and $10.75 And there are suits in the lot that are wo It’s a compa the waists; a rth $25.00. nion sale with clearance, and you will pay less than we paid in nearly every Not all sizes but all sizes tak Every one and sm.‘s. going to be at 48c Then there are others at 8gc, $1.15, $1.45, $1.85 and $1.95. The last ones were $3.75. All of them trimmed with lace or embroidery, some swell ideas with the bertha effect. Others have broad shoulders, tucked and pleated. All of them have extra large sleeves, stock collars and French backs. All sizes, 32 to 44 Ends of Carpet Rolls Cut Into Right Sizes for Mats. Our New York office sends them to us. thousand in all, Axminster, Ve Brussels from a large Eastern dealer prices are an average half less be if bought by the roll. Fine rugs to put in front of the dresser or the door, or to put in the bathroom or office. Carpet End Mats, 60c Axminster and body Brussels, and colorings, convenient rug size. yard in the roll they would be worth $1.25. second floor drapery store at 6oc. Mats at 35c Only a small number in this lot. very long; Axminster, body Brusse! pet ends. of these, 35c. floor drapery store: Sanitary Art Squares Size gxg9 feet; the very best, cotton patterns are the very s find in fine wool squares, colors perfectly fast, a fine covering for a hardwood floor; feet at $3.45; gx12 feet at $3.95. Foot Stools 45c. Smyrna Rugs $1.75. Regular $2.25 value; good| A new patterns and colors, size 30 wool fringe. $1.75. Music at $1.00 That would usually cost $1.55. Best music news for three days, 60 inches; finished with a Tuesday and Wednes- Including: Monday, day. Monday. Men's 16 2-3¢ Socks at 10c Pair Tuesday, too, there are any left. it's a big They are specially good French lisle stockings, abso- lutely seamless; very fine gauge, which makes them soft and com- fortable to wear; double heels and toes, so they are extra strong. It's because they are here in tan only they are 10c instead of 16 2-3c. All sizes from 9% to 113%. 98¢ for that are worth $1.50 and $1.75; all wool, winter weight; y A They're extra well made and extra strong; sizes 15%, 16, 16% and 17. Those who wear these sizes have a rare chance. $98c. We have underpriced go-carts: $15.00 20 $r7.00 Caristo . . . $9.50 $16.00 to $18.50 Caris to. . . $11.95 A splendid chance to buy a good cart and save money. Ze: Carpets, accumulation of ends of rolls in carpets. Every home can find some place for a few Besides other bargains from the second stools, made from short e X60 inches; finished with a| of Brussels and velvet cr:;? pet; comfortable. 6 Pieces Late 4200 Sample Handkerchiefs A Ivet and Body The than they would splendid. patterns If bought by the In the If they were They won't last Is and velvet car- Regular $9.00 gra size; a magnificen 5 in.| California wool, light shade, gray. 72 S Tl Shane im L $ENB o 80 0 cblannata: 400 AT White crocheted ones, at sz 35 i good weight. D Cotton Blankets at 48¢: Gray Blankets, $3.95 pair: , heavy grade of .| Wool and cotton, size 72x84 in., $3.95| Made of a good quality muslin. White or gray, 46x76 in., 48c each; ame as you will White Blankets ‘Wool and cotton, 9xI10%% pair, lot of- dainty foot- the mills. At 12%c—Worth 15¢ a red borders, but the red runs into the 52x70 in., 76c each; 70x8Z & each; 76x82 in., at $1.45. pr.: 70x80 in., $2.95 pr; 72x84 in, at $3.90 White Wool,Blankets, $3.95 pair: California wool, fine fleece, direct from 58x78 in., at $3.95; 68x80, at Now Is the Time White Blank pure white they would be $r.50. de, white California wool blankets, extra large, double bed t value. They have n, at 98c| Palt at $2.45: 64x76 in., $2.45 e ove S grays. $1.25. Comforters, 79c each: Double bed size, covered with figured silkoline on one si ton. 79c¢ each. 3 There was a little fault in the bleach. warmth, or the durability or the value of the blanket in the least. double bed size, good white cotton with blue and pink borders. ‘Wool Blankets, $6.95 pair: | ; 72x82, at $5.50 pr. 2x82, at $9.50 pr.; Gray Wool, $6.00 pair: Robe Blankets, $1.25: Single blankets for slumber robes or ing on the other, filled with white cot- C‘RSC. in every line, en all together. to-morrow $7.50 Silk worn this fall. suits are In striped madras. ones; waists that button down the front. 32 to 44. to Save Money on Blankets and Beddings Hale’s is the place. Two weeks more and the Knights Templar will be taxed to its utmost. Are you going to rent? Have you all the beddings you need? Maybe you need beddings for your own winter supply. Then think of Hale’s now. Women know this Hale bedding store. So do lodging-house and hotel keepers. We are as careful as can be to have nothing but good beddings, the best we can buy, and have them at lower prices always. This week usual advantages are increased. Take these will be ets, $1.20 Pr. Yet it affects the $1.20 pair. Pillows, $1.25: pric Bed Spreads, 98¢ 54x90, 556¢; 63x90, 90, at T6c. Cases, 15¢ each: Made of a fine qual s, blues, reds size 45x36. 1sc. and 15e. Bleached Cases, Hemmed, 45x36, de, plain colored lin- Bleached. 45x36, 1734c; 650x36, at 25c; 54x36, nd 25¢. At 18c— Worth 25¢ and 3o0c. At 25¢c— Worth 35¢ and soc. At 50c— Worth 75¢c and $1.00. Sample Swiss embroidered handkerchiefs. them long ago. If we hadn’t some We spoke for big Eastern firm would have snapped them up. It’s another evidence of Hale forehandedness and the benefits this buying brings. They are here for the women of San Francisco to share at average half price. They’rs all on the cards, just as the drummers carried them their trunks. When you see how in good and clean they are and how free from mussing and how different from ordinary samples, you will wonder. But the handkerchiefs are different from ordina: maker is one of the most careful and particular he employs careful and particular is so clean and nice. good. Samples—better than regular 1 of regular lines. At 12%¢, 18¢, 25¢ day. Out on all the tables in the morrow. That's the reason d samples. The in the world, and That’s the reason the stock the handkerchiefs are so men. ines, yet at average half the prices and soc. See them in a window to- fancy goods aisles. First time to- Now Three New Ribbons Three special prices To be shown for the first time Monday. interested in this one? At 20c Yd. It's a new 314-inch printed warp and Dresden ribbon, beautiful flowers on white grounds, with colored borders; an entirely new ribbon, one you wouldn’t expect to see at 20c yard. This Hale ribbon store does the unexpected so often it's worth while to keep your eyes on it closely. What woman won’t be At 15¢ Yd. 3%-inch all silk plaid ribbon. It's new; it hasn't been shown before. Sparkling and full of life. It's a ribbon every one wants. While it lasts, 16c yard. At 3 1-3c Yd. Pure silk taffeta ribbon, Nos. 5 and 7; colors and black. And we'll tie all bows free. That's a point worth remembering and ask- ing us to do. Fancy Silk, 55c Yd. Stwell patterns, 19 in. wide. It's more of that same silk that made such a stir last week. Many were disappointed at not being able to share them. The second install- ment is here now. It makes a pretty waist or shirt waist suit; comes in browns, blues, Sreenp and the new gun metal shade, wtih little dashes and dots in white. 65c yd. And some New Fall Dress Goods! | A Tailored Suiting at 45c. 37 inches wide. And here’s a new Zibeline, 37| inches wide, at soc yard. 1 And we are still making skirts. All that is necessary for you to do is to buy your ordinary skirt length and we will make a plain skirt free for you. Further information at the dress goods department. See what 25¢ will do In Jewelry At the Hale jewelry store. G Brooches at 25c—Prettily set with rhine- stones and pearls in star and cres- ®ent shapes, neat designs. Hat Pins, 35c—The new signet, gold plated, some of them oxlidized, set with peacock eyes. Hat Pins, 250—Set with large rhine- stones, extra long, extra strong. Souvenir Sp 25¢—Spoons with views of the Cliff House in the bowl, sterl- ing silver, gold-lined spoon. and Watch Pin, 25c—Bug de- signs, enameled in red and green, set with pearls. ‘Waist Sets, 25c—4-plece pearl ones, new shapes. Sash Pins, 235c—In assorted designs. 40c¢ for 6 Plates or 6 Cups and Saucers Plates are_thin, light weight semi- porcelain, with neat beading border; regular $1.00 dozen values. Cups and saucers are tea slze, fancy shape, neat raised design; in plain white semi-porcelain. They're regular $1.10 dozen values. here and every room in San Francisco It doesn’t affect the Made of fancy art ticking, filled with | a good grade of feathers. Regular $2.00 pillows at $1.25 each. 1734c; 54x36, at 20c. Hemstitched Cases, 12c: HALE'S. n if she is goin not been in ov; em over. We nee halves, and these waists must on the second floor to-morrow. o matter i go. Colored Waists at 35c Hundreds; Every Price in g to put them away till next summer it will be econ- e to pay for the very same pattern er a month; every one is bright and fresh and desir- d the room for fall stock. When the Hale store These new prices will take And a window of them in so you f you haven’t been thinking of waists, think of them are ready now. cream and e. They're full | 50c each. each: Sizes 32 to 44. size 70x80 in., | 2.00 each. Sizes 3 60c; 72x90, 65c; 90x 1ity muslin, hemmed, 25¢ each. 12%cC: at 12%c; 50x36, at Infants’ Vest Cream white, at 12 e, { buttons and covered seams. bands, close fitting cuffs and ankles. style, sizes 6 mos. to 2 years. They have been splendid values at 65c; in pink, blue and oxblood, puff sleeves and narrow band cuffs. Others at 48c, s5c and 8sc that were up to $1.95. others in black and white, and all the most liked shades. Most of them have standing collars and large The New Knit Underwear For Women. It’s our first word of underwear for winter. We have waited to have In percale, gingham, madras. Some plain black Many of those swell knickerbocker puff sleeves. shirt All sizes, Starts at 25c. lines complete. We Fall underwear season starts in earnest at Hale’s to-morrow. These garments at 25c are fleece-lined, come in silver sets in the arms and are ribbed. AIl seams cov- ered. Pants have French yoke bands and close- fitting ankles. the season you might expect at a clearance. And these other prices are as unusual for the garments they represent. Women’s Underwear at 50c: Half wool vests and pants, ribbed and shaped, fall and winter weight, vests with gussets In the arms, pearl And not a bit too early. gray. Vests have gus- It’s a value at the very start of Pants with French yoke Sizes 4, 5§ and & Women’s Underwear, 75¢: s Natural gray sanitary wool garments, fall and winter weight, contains enough cotton to prevent shrinking. 75¢ each. Silk and Wool Underwear, $2.00: Swiss ribbed. Vests with high neck, long sleeves. An- Hemstitched Sheets, 55c: | kle-length tights to match, cream; sizes 4, 5 and 6. Children’s Underwear, 25¢: White fleece-lined cotton vests and pants, ribbed and shaped, fall and winter weights. with covered seams, pearl button: bands, close-fitting cuffs and ankles; sizes 3 to 15 years. Vests nicely finished Pants with silesia Misses’ Vests and Pantalets soc: In white and natural wool; soft, fine quality, fall and winter weight, sizes 3 to 15 years. 50c each. , open down the front, wrapper 25¢ each. Milli'nery Interest Great It has grown immensely this last week Not only women, but expert milliners have been surprised at the values they have seen. They don’t understand how we can do it, and so early. Full lines of ready-to-wear hand-made hats in settled fall styles. bom o B Hats at $3.75 and $4.75 Exclusive -milliners would charge $8.00 to $10 for and every day’s express brings more in from New York. Thousands of hats here now. This Hale millinery strength is than it was last. or zibeline. styl the side and for trimmings, yet fall shades in red, green, brown and There's a window full now. in immense variety. greater this Women know how great it was then. All the new apes, all the new colors, all the new trimmings are here and in ty: turbans: small toques, those large broad-brimmed hats of felt o Velvet in a favorite trimming. of all have moleskin edgings and little owl heads Some of the jauntily Oxed at The new burnt orange is a favorite shade, both for whole hats Outing Flannel 6%c And a Sale of Wash Goods. Both news unusual enough to arouse interest in every womanm, The outing flannel is 27 inches wide, fine and -fleecy; comes in pink and blue, pretty striped patterns. monas. 6%c yard. Heavy enough for night gowns and ki- And the wash goods are at prices that will pay you to buy now sad put away till next spring if necessary. It's a clearance with us. MAIL YOUR ORDER If you live out of town for anything in this ad. We will fill it promptly. y L2 FIVE PERSONS KILLED BY A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION Train Crew Switching Cars at & Missourl Station Causes a Fatal - Catastrophe. NEVADA, Mo., Aug. 20.—Five per- sons were killed at Minden, a station on a branch of the Missourl Pacific Railroad, this afternoon by the explo- sion of a car of dynamite. The dead: Station Agent Brooks, wife and daughter of Minden; Engineer Rodea and Fireman Todd, both of Ne- vada. A train crew on a local freight was switching some cars, when they struck a car of dynamite. —_———— FILIPINO WORLD’S FAIR COMMISSION AT SEATTLE Officials Are to Be the Guests of Northern City for Two Days. SEATTLE, Aug. 20—The Filipino Commision, which is touring this coun- try at the expense of the Gove; t, suit ngainst the board, and arrived in Seattle last night direct !St. Louls. The Commissioners were met by a committee from the Cham- ber of Commerce and taken to a prom- inent hotel, where they will remain as guests of the city for two days. Then they will leave for San Francisco. To- day they will visit the big shingle mills at Ballard and the United States navy yard. —te————— FARM HAND IN PETALUMA MANGLED BY MACHINERY Loses Left Foot and May Have to Suffer Amputation of Rest of Limb. PETALUMA, Aug. 20—While at work on a threshing machine on the Peters ranch near this city to-day John Ackerman met with a horrible acci- dent. He was standing on a board near the cylinder of the machine and, losing his balance, fell. His left foot was caught in the rapidly running ma- chinery. His foot was completely sev- ered just above the ankle and the leg badly mangled. Ackerman was has- tily brought to town and was after- ward sent to the County Hospital. It is feared that the remalning part of his leg will have to be amputated. KEANE APPOINTED STATE VETERINARIAN BY PARDEE Los Angeles Man Named to Succeed C. H. Blemer, Whose Term Has Expired. SACRAMENTO, Aug. 20.—Charles Keane of Los Angeles was to-day ap- pointed State Veterinarian by Gover- nor Pardee, vice C. H. Blemer, whose term hag expired. Keane was formerly connected with the Bureau of Animal Industry of Min- nesota and lately has been United States Inspector of cattle at Los An- geles. S R I INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO BOARD, THAT IS ALL Governor Pardee Says Only Letter He Ever Wrote to Pharmacists Could “ Bé Published. SACRAMENTO, Aug. 20.—Governor Pardee to-day said that he has never written any letter to the State Board of Pharmacy or any other State board or officer that might not be with per- fect propriety published to the world. In the case of one young man named L. Boggs, the son of the Governor ef the State of West Virginia, he wrote a letter of introduction at the request of Governor Boggs. Governor Pardee says the letter contained nothing that would cause the board to swerve from the strict path of duty. —_———— Lease Land for Resort. SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20.—A ten-year lease has been secured by parties in this city for several thousand acres of land surrounding the Tia Juana Hot Springs, below the international.boun- dary line, for the purpose of building up a health and pleasure resort. Twen- ty-five thousand dollars will be ex- pended the first year, the hotel to cost $15,000. A large game preserve will be one of the features of the resort. —————— Mysterious Shooting in Stockton. STOCKTON, Aug. 20—H. J. Me- Devit, under the influence of liquor, called at’a downtown saloon this morn- ing, suffering from a pistol wound in his left elbow. He asked that a sur- geon be summoned, but declined to state the circumstances of the shoot- ing, nor say who committed the deed. It is supposed there is a woman at the \ bottom of it, PYTHIANS ANNOUNCE PRIZE DRILL AWARDS Mystic No. 12 of Girard, Kansas, Car- ries Off First Honors at Louisville, LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 20.—The bi- ennial encampment of the Knights of Pythias closed to-day with the an- nouncement of the awards in the prize drill. The prizes are as follows: Class A, free to all companies—First prize, $1000, won by Mystic No. 12, Girard, Kan.; second, $900, Georgia No. 1. Savannah; third, $700, by Kokomo No. 8, Kokomo, Tnd. Class B, for companies that have never won at a supreme encampment— First, Battle Creek No. 12, Battle Creek, Mich.; second, Pasadena No. 32, Pasa- dena, Cal.; third, Custer No. 56, Green- ville, Pa. Clags C, all companies organized since 1902 — First prize, Ivy No. 35, Rushville, Ind. Cavalry prize—Won by Burns Huz- zars, St. Joseph, Mo. Artillery prize—Won by Battery A, No. 32, Wheeling, W. Va. New Albany, Ind., won the $300 prize for the largest company in the encamp- ment, Nashville second. The Seattle company won the prize showing the greatest mileage, with Pasadena second. —_—— REMARKABLE OPERATION PROVES SUCCESSFUL Scalp Torn From Head of New York Woman Is Replaced by Surgeons. NEW YORK, Aug. 20.—Margaret Dougherty of Rochester, N. Y., who was almost scalped in an automobile accident August 10, is recovering at a hospital here, after undergoing & re- markable operation—which resulted in the replacing of her scalp—which was torn from her head. The cuticle al- ready has begun to unite, and the girl's hair shows such signs of vitality that the success of the operation is assured. ————————— Deadiock Is Broken. ST. JOSEPH, Mo., Aug. 20.—Fran- cis Wilson of Platte City was nomi- nated for Congress by the Democratic, convention of the Fourth District on the 1031st ballot to-day. The conven- tion had been in a deadlocck siuce July 28,