The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 15, 1904, Page 5

" THE S FRANCISC_;O CALL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1904. FRAUDS AT PRIMARIES LEAD TO FIRST ARREST Charles Wyman, a Barkeeper, Is Charged by Fairfax H. Whe Association With elan of the Merchants’ Ballot-Box Stuffing st arrest resulting from the ion by the Merchants’' Asso- the frauds at the recent pri- made last night. Charles barkeeper in the employ of rks Commissioner Maes- er street and Central ave- | taken into custody on & ng the purity of elec- complaint of Fairfax H. member of the Merchants' directorate and resident of ninth Assembly District, in vote stuffing is alleged to w £ vi 2ve been c d immediately on rival at the City Prison, for his | mmissioner Maestretti and | joner George Boyne, had in the frauds. Though their conduct at the polls has been under investiga- tion, no definite decision had been reached yesterday, and as to Graney it appears doubtful wherther any com- plaint will be made. Wheelan was accompanied to the Hall of Justice in his quest for a war- rant yesterday by George T. Wright, attorney for the Merchants’ Associa- tion, and John A. Hosmer, who has been employed specially to prosecute the election fraud cases. There was a hitch over the technical form of the complaint, and some time was con- sumed by Assistant District Attorney Robert Ferral to draw it up anew. It was sworn to before Police Judge Cabaniss, who issued the warrant of arrest and fixed bail at $2000, or $1000 in cash. anged the $2000 bail. Ed- f 1262 Tenth avenue and gni of 806A Vallejo street were s and the bond had been ac- uptown office by Police e Mogan re arrests are to follow in the im- fdure, it is said, but the at- | for the Merchants’ Assoclation sot ready to prefer the other | harges. Much difficuity has been ex- | perienced because the important wit- | pesses, the men supposed to have voted th of bona fide residents at va- rious polling places, are for the most part drug fiends and unreliable for the bullding up a case of prosecution. They are much of the time in such a ndition that the cannot give intelli- gent informa and the investigators are ther andicapped in their ef- forts t ev e in shape for pres- er on in court VOTED NAME OF S, H MANN. Wyman is accused f having fraudu- lently voted the n H. Mann in the Seven recinct of the | District. The accused elf to the elec- | ged his signa- roster and ob- epublican ballot. was working Ruef d the fight tion is raw- s investigations that it ise designated Reports ha W. Coffroth Judges, and rity on fistic s ged with participation Pears’ Pretty boxes and odors used to sell such are as no one would h if he saw them un- t disguised. Beware of a soap that depends on something outside of it. ears, the finest soap the world is scented or as you wish; and the | in the merchan- | SUMMER RESORTS and pleasure; cure your rheuma.- tism, m liver, kidney, with the natural bot baths and wonderful stomach waters at SEIGLER SPRINGS tty baths, mineral swimming pond; . 30 guests sleeping out among booklets at PECK'S reduced rates: McGOWAN, Seigier. Lake County. LADD'S GUN STORE. 421 XEARNY ST. Fishing Tackle and All_Descriptions. . Bags, Stoves, Leg- Send 3¢ postage for Goc ts of T\ ts and Shoes. own in mountains CAMP SUMMEIR HOME of Sonoma Co. MERKER Pure water, equable climate, Jots selling $10 | ttage it by Mecker, $50 up; depot: i o hotel; post and express; 900 jots sold; 300 cottages RE. M t Sausaiito te MEEK- 3 Meeker te; besutiful place; and quiet; excelient 1 oz (Furest woring water. Climete maturs] e, 9 tier st Heiena.Cal. ORTE SHEORE HOTEL—On Tomales <), Good table and sccommodations. House Lisghted. | Prices very reasonable. MRS 3. 0. ighted. . Prices ve, SHIELDS, rsballs, Marin County, Cal. Address and | by | | | SURRENDERS TO OFFICER. Detective Braig spent the afternoon in futile search for Wyman, and was about to start out in,the evening from | the Hall of Justice to resume his ?f-‘ forts when he encountered Wyman in the Central station. The accused had come to surrender himself, accom- panied by Maestretti and Boyne, who had the Mogan. yman was taken up to the City Prison and booked, after wjich he was let go on production of the order Judge Mogan. The following is the complaint pre- ferred by Wheelan before Judge Cabani e 9th day of August, 1904 of San Francisco, to-wit fon, was com nan, in manner State e ot to-wit That on the second Tuesday of August, 1904 was duly held throughout the city and y of San Francisco, State of California rimary election for the purpose of electing egates therefrom to all State, district and 1 ons. at which sa d titied to represe id f making nom i for at the mext among other places where polling-places f, cen duly appe e at 2805 Bush st near the of Bush and Baker, and fes of the Thirty-ninth As f the State of ifornia, | ct was and is wholly situated nty. That theretof: ot El h general election precincts of sal ninth Assembly District then and ng contiguous to each other into one ction precinct for the purposes of ary election had designated and ¥ @s primary precinct hed said polling-place s of said primary elec- MANN'S DOUBLE APPEARS. t 8 H Mann was then there a duly qualified and registered elec of sajd pri inct N That on said 1504, at a time when said was regularly and legally ope n d : eption of votes of duly qualifie e mary election district, the ab s Wyman not being then H Mann and elector of said n precinct, and not then a itled to vote therein as 8. H. fraudulently at sald primary election election precinct as said H then and there willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously in said polling falsely represent to the election off then and there being the duly appolnted, and acting election officers of said primary election precinct No. 73 that he was the said 8. H. Mann. who was then and there qualificd and registered elector of sald pri election precinct and entitled to vote whereas in truth and In fact the said Wyman was not the sald 8. H. Mann, said Charles Wyman then and thers knew, and was not entitled to vote in sald primary election precinct as said 8. H. d Charles Wyman, with fraudu- did write the name and said 5. H. Mann, to wit, 'S. H B Bush street,” and a pretended m, to wit,’ “Rep.'” upon the i there kent and required to be legally qualified electors voting ry election precinct GETS HIS BALLOT. said Charlee Wyman then and there nd by virtue of said false and fraudu- tations and in pursuance of the tent aforementioned did obtain the said election officers of lection recinet, a genuine bal- H. Mann, and did thereafter ed by the as said & 1d ballot for voting, and thereafter h there in the name of said 8. H Mann did fraudulently vote said ballot in said primary election precinct, in this, that the Charles Wyman did ‘offer and give sald t 0 prepared by him to said election Mann 2t said primary election, baliot 0 offered and given was by ion officers, at the instance of said man, deposited in the ballot box primary election precinct then and kept and used for the purposes of jon s the ballot and vote of sald H. Mann at said primary election, contrary to the form, force and effect of the statute in such ceses made and provided, and against £ the peace and dignity of the people of the State of California And this complainant, upon oath, accuses the said Charles Wyman of having ‘commit- ted Id crime, and prays that a warrant may ued for his arrest therefor, and that the said accused man be brought before a magistrate and dealt with according to law. CRANTS DIVORCE T0 MILLIONAIRE Colorado District Court Sets Laurence C. Phipps Free From Matrimonial Bonds order of release from Judge | in the d precinct as the vote | PRAGERS New PRAGERS 1 Beautiful Our i On Our ew Second LIABLE T ST.5% ALWAYS 1238-1250 Fall Styles Modeled After Women’s Most Exquisite Apparel OQur effort will be to make this new and large department one of the foundation pillars of the “Greater Prager Store.” And dur- ing this grand opening sale of our second floor we want as many shoppers as possible to visit it and see the wonderful styles shown. Special prices have been made on a number of importations that are certain to interest every woman ready for her new fall and winter outfits. | AISTS. —New Plaid Waists in beautiful broken plaids, in colors of black, red, blue and green. They are perfectly tailored and have new sleeves and the latest stocks. CREPE DE CHINE DRESSES. I'hese are made of an extra quality Crepe de Chine. The ist is exq tely trimmed in various ways and the skirt is made very’ full’and has a silk drop to match. The col- vhite, red, navy, light blue. TOURIST COATS. to 824.95—The display we are making of these beautiful Coats is a part of a new shipment just delivered from the East. The Coats are 42 to 45 inches long. CORSET COATS. $5.95 —We consider this an exceptional offering in Corset Coats. ‘When you see the high quality of materials used you will $9'95 agree with us. They are made of extra quality hard twist “PETER THOMPSON” COATS. . 55'75 lined throughout-and are strictly man-tailored. They hav= . o Portieres, Curtains and Couch Covert Cloth and are lined throughout with Skinner's guaranteed satin. —These Coats are made specially for misses or small wo- emblems on the sleeves. The regular price is $12.50, men and come in either blue or brown cheviot. They are Great Sale of Samples of (Second Floor.) $2.95 $32.50 ors are black, We have bought the entire sample stock of the Brownley Manu- facturing Company of Philadelphia—the largest concern of its kind in the world. We got it at a great sacrifice, and to-day start a great sale in the new department. LACE CURTAINS. <‘ each—This includes all styles of Nottingham, Irish Point, Ara- lsc bian, Point de Calais and a dozen other famous makes. There is only one of a kind, from 13 to 3 yards long. Besides those at 18c, we have others at 35c, 3 and 48c. They are worth up to 85.00 each. COUCH COVERS. —There are all kinds of Couch Covers, Roman Stripes, $] 0 Heavy Tapestry and all the new popular ones. We secured s only one of each kind from the Brownley Manufacturing Company, and some of them are marked to sell for from $2.50 to $15.00, PORTIERES. —These Portieres are all odd ones. Some only half a pair, 1.25 but they can be had at a great saving, and if you can make use of them they are a great bargain. Besides the special we are offering we have others at $1.50, $1.95, $2.25 up to $10.00, Beautifyl New Muslin Und Shown for the First. Time This Season (Second Floor.) This is 2 model department in every way now on our new second floor. It is situated across the rear of the store, and splendidly lighted and ventilated. A deal of attention has been given to displaying the goods, and shoppers will find every convenience and facility for the best buying here. CORSET COVERS. —Women's Cambric Corset Covers that have deep front and back yoke. They have fan- cy cross stitching and the neck and arm- holes are edged with narrow dorchon lace; well | worth 65c. < —Women's soft Nainsook. Corset Cover; 8c yokes have double thread, Valenciennes i lace edging and insertion, run with tiny | Regular price is Tsc. wash ribbon. ] NIGHT GOWNS. —Women's Cambric Night Gowns, with 98c pretty yokes of briar stitching. . They are edged all around with narrow embroidery, and are easily worth $1.50. shown 'in the drawing. It is mad $1’18 “Jones” Cambric, with dainty yoie: g: insertion and tucks. It has elbow or I sleeves, finished with lawn ruffes, edge:; :lrtlg lace. It is well worth $1.75. cambric; voke of Guipure b finished with lawn ruffle and narrow lace. Reg- ular price of these gowns is $2.25. —This is the Woman's Night Gown —Women's Night Gowns, made of good DENVER, Sept. 14.—Laurence C. Fhipps, the Pittsburg millionaire, was granted a divorce from his wife, Gene- vieve Chandler Phipps, to-day on the ground of desertion by the District THROWS ARROWS Court. No defense was made and no evidence was introduced to support the charge. The court listened to the reading of the complaint, which con- sumed about ten minutes of time, and no answer being forthcoming, orderea the decree prayed for by the plaintiff. 1t was also ordered by the court that the agreement entered into between the husband and wife be made a part .| of the decree. Under this agreement Mrs. Phipps obligates herself to convey to Phipps the property at Pittsburg now occu- pied by her 2s a residence and also the property in Denver occupied by Phipps as a residence. She also agrees to assign and transfer Phipps all the bonds of the United States’ Steel Cor- poration now standing in her name, amounting to $500,000. e — Asks Damages From Railroad. The Tnited States Mercantile De- tective Police Bureau filed three com- plaints in the Justices’ Court yester- day. A claim for $50 for services rendered to the United Railroads is among them. The others consist of claims for $11 50 and $6 50 against Owens & Starr m«m: Jew- elry Company, - ure to pay dues to the San Franclsco hants’ Assoclation fornia, of which, the plaintiff alleges, they agreed to become members. IN CIRCUS RING 1 Bright Whirlwind Danecer and Pretty Bareback Rider The great crowd at yesterday’s per- formance of Ringling Bros." Circus ap- plauded Will Colini, the great whirl- wind dancer, and May Davenport, the daring bareback rider, as they went through their respective acts. They applauded them because they perform acts of grace and daring that are very difficult. They would have applauded them louder and longer had they known that just before the afternoon performance Miss Davenport had plighted her troth to Mr. Colini. While the whole of circusdom had seen Cup- id's darts flitting between the two they were nevertheless surprised when they learned that the happy couple had been married. Congratulations and presents were numerous. The crowning climax grand entertainment and after the show last night in honor ot the happy couple. It was &t Eintracht ur.couummv_ga.vmmu- Cupid’s Darts Join Togethe;'r to appear at every performance during their stay in the city. The chrcus has caught on. Ringling Bros. had a great deal to say before they opened up their show here. They promised big attractions and they have fulfilled their promises. The big tent wag packed to its utmost capacity at both performances yesterday and crowds of people were turned away. - It is a bright, snappy show from be- ginning to end. There is not a single aull moment in the whole performance. —_—— Second Charge Dismissed. At the request of Attorney George D. Collins the case of Bernard Ward, charged with felony embezzlement, was stricken from the calendar in Judge Dunne's court yesterday. As- sistant District Attorney Whiting in- timated that if the intention were to get Ward paroled steps would be taken to oppose the petition before the Parole Commijssion. Ward is now serving a seven years' sentence. He was flnancial secretary of the Pacific Coast Marine Firemen’s Union and on Februry 27, 1899, was arrested on two charges of embezzling the funds of the union. He was tried on one charge in Judge Cook's court, convicted and sentenced to serve seven years in San Quentin. S There Will Be Something Doing At Prager’s To-Day DON'T MISS IT. News of Household and Kitchen Utensils From Basement Dept. It's always possible to find money- saving opportunities in this section of our big store; more so at this time, when alterations and im- provements are being made. $1.85—Clothes Wringer, with wood- en frame. This is an excellent value that cannot be had for less than $2.50. 40c¢—Washboard, regular 30c value. 22c¢—For another quality and stvle of Washboard; worth 35c. 68c—Clothes Dryers; ten hardwood arms, wooden back, and five of these arms can be raised at one time. Regular $1.00 value. B5e—48 hardwood Clothespins. B0c—Sleeve irons, in two sizes, for children’s dresses and fancy shirt waists. 12e—4o feet of good Clothes Line. 25c—Wire Window Screens, guar- anteed to fit any size window. Regular 35¢ value. 23c—Coal Hod; worth 3sc. 8c—Dust Pans. 23c¢—Dust Brushes. Be—Ball of all colors Twine. DEMANDS LIST OF SECURITIES Counsel for Waggaman’s Creditors Scores Late Treas- urer of Catholic University —_— Special Dispatch to The Call. CALL BUREAU, HOTEL BARTON, WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.—Sensational charges of manipulation and “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde" actions on the part of Thomas Waggaman were made to-day by W. Gynne Gardiner, coun- sel for Waggaman’s creditors. Gar- diner stated boldly that, while he made no attack on Waggaman’s honor, he felt that some of his operations as treasurer of the Catholic University were peculiar. Because of these he asked that a certain list of notes securities held by Waggaman, gating $1,200,000, should be taken frem his possession. As a result, Justice Anderson, who is hearing- the case, ordered the United States Marshal for the District of Columbia to take charge s assets. made of glass; econd Floor PRAGERS Is the Mecca for New Second Floor. JALWAYS RELIABLE 1238:1250 MARKET ST. AL | Fascinatingly Pretty Millinery Our new.department offers three different makes of new fall Hats to-day at very moderate prices. They are the creation of our own excellent workroom, which stamps them, beyond question, the “correct thing” for this season. This is the time every woman is looking for Millinery. and these low prices, therefore, will undoubtedly prove a great attraction. Dress Hats Street, Turbans | NewBeavers $5.00 | $3.50 [$2.50 This is extra Two big tables have special | A1l the new been ‘filled u;nh New in a hand - made shades, foclud- Dress Hats; just been - ing_Terra Cot- finished by gur mil- Stredt TETINE S ta, Reseda, etc., linery expertk. They is ‘worth considerably have been are all new and show more than the price worked into the season’s latest we have marked. these pretty ideas. There are some They are made in Beaver Hats. . Turbans, Gains- all sorts of combina- They are just boroughs, Sailors, tions of felt, maline, the shapes for Lace Hats, etc.. an velvet and young ladies, infinite variety from all are nic and were made which to make your med and de: for them par- selection. our own workroom. ticularly. Specials From Our Silk and Dress Aisle There are irresistible values for this.sale. Every one of our Black Taffeta offerings is sold with a guarantee. BLACK TAFFETA. 27-inch—Value price ot 39¢ We will place on sale to-day for the first time some unusually pretty Tuxedo Veils, which are made in a combination of ways. There are some with chenille dots and others with large che- nille dots on the border. They are all 1% yards long and are made in black, brown and navy colors. It is no exaggeration to say these Veils cannot be bought for less than $1.25 at any other store. oz, 25¢ There are a great many of these Fancy Stocks and just as many styles and colorings, but every one is assuredly new. They come in effects such as “Buster Brown,” “Piff Paff Pouf,” ete. It is the entire line of a prominent manufacturer, who made them to sell for 35c and §0c. & yard—36-inch Spun Lin- 7c ing. in black only. Regular price 12%c a yard. 1 s yard—Mercerized Perca- 122 line, in all colors and fast black, suitable for suit lin- ings and_ drop skirts. Worth regularly 20c a yard. OPERA SATIN. - yard—27-inch 85¢ Sati s coat lining, etc., and one that we guarantee will wear ex- ceptionally well. Colors, cream and black. SANGLIER SUITING. & yard—This is a very Soc strong value of a 38-inch all-wool Sanglier Suiting. It comes in ten colors and plain black. It is regularly sold at sion has been reduced 15c. BROADCLOTH. a 83 Broadcloth that is so much in vogue this season can this sale. It is just the material for your tailored suits. Opera itable for women's 65¢ the yard and for this occa- yard—Black and Colored be had at a big saving during Crisp Bargain Facts From Our New Boys’ Clothing Department (Seconfl Floor.) Everything now in readiness for a tremendous fall business. Extra salespeople have been secured, and every facility for perfect fitting instituted. The price values are just as great as they have always i | | —Boys’ all-wool Sailor Suits; one of this offered in this or any other local store. They are OVERCOATS. $3'95 years. Regular $5.00 value. 2 95 —This is the very newest thing in a Rus- $2. —Boys’ Blue Kersey Reefer Overcoat. It buy it here and save a little more than $1.00. been in this section when it was downstairs, season’'s productions. These aye indis- for ages from 3 to 10 years, and are regular —Extra long Oxford Overcoats, neatly $3 95 —Boys' Russian Overcoats, in red and f - some coat for the little fellow, and sells sian Overcoat, and the best $4.00 value is made double-breasted and has two $3‘9S rows of brass buttons. This is the gar- KNEE TROUSERS. 43c —Boys’ good quality Corduroy Knee Pants, kind and can be had at this reduced price for a few days only. SUITS. $2’45 putably one of the greatest bargains ever $4.00 and $5.00 values. made with velvet collar. Ages 6 to 18 brown velvet corduroy. This is a hand- regularly for $5.00. placed on our counters. ment s0o much in demand everywhere. You can OT in gray and brown. This is a regular 50c intrusted to him because of his Chris- tian life and character. Gardiner charges that Waggaman was not a safe man to hold the securities in question, which, he added, were of a nature that ‘“‘could be easily juggled for the benefit of any uncertain per- attorneys, submitted it to the court? So far as any of us know those se- curities may be a mere shadow.” —_— e CANNOT GRANT WRIT.—The Supreme Court yesterday declined to issue a writ of habeas corpus in favor of Hurlburt Wright of son.” This list includes the most of the securities given to Catholic University. “If that is all right,” said Gardiner, “why has not Waggaman, through his Butte County, convicted of manslaughter for the killing of Henry Farley near Oroville, May 23, 1903. The petitioner alleged that the evl. trouble and expense of a formal! appeal. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A “HAIR-SAVER" that grows in popularity. GOING | ING ! G WBRO’S HERPICIDE : that **Kkilis the Dendrut! Qorm." m-—ur ‘smovs,