The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 20, 1905, Page 3

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1905. Father Comerford Passes Away in San Jose. Sixty Years Ago He Was Ordained in Ireland. The Cail >. M. Comer- He was one of “atholic clergy of ths ago his considering his ad- llustrious Irish a he priest- was ordained some time Church in s charge to nitarium as r of Mary T founded the i “alifornia, and M red Heart of st evening He was s f the s: mas, a plo- f s ad resided eaves a wife and 2 c——— LEAVES COIN TO MAN SHE HAD NEVER MET Maria of James “| man of integrity. will favor are fulfilled re with my right to inter- ng that my wi one has e more than ser- her a: Turin - e— WP ECISION IS IN FAVOR OF KLAW AND ERLANGER David Belasco Loses His Suit on the David Warfield Con- tract. e Dolliver Has a Rail Rate Bill. IINGTON \SF 19. — Senator ide et e other stomach troubles kly relieved and in most cases glycozone Absolutely Harmless Successfully used by leading phy- sicians. Take no substitute. Not genuine without my sigpature on label One $1.00 Bottle, Free to any one sending me this advertisement with 25c. 1o pay postage. 61.0 Prince Street, New York Send for Booklel on How to Prevent or Cure Discase. f.- cures b’prfil‘::l. Bruises, lnmt:‘z!.:c. Stings of DEATH'S HAND IS LAID "UPON REVERED ed his sixtieth | | was born in County | le)yspepsi;w | PRIEST ———— 1| 1| || { | | [ | | | | the first two coaches. — BELOVED PRIEST WHO PASSED | AWAY YESTERDAY AT A SANIL- | | | TARIUM IN SAN JOSE. 1 STEALS. FUNDS OF ENPLOVERS VISALIA, Dec. 1 -Richard Hastings, | who for a year has had charge of the w McNear Grain Company's busi- left town suddenly a nder suspiclous elrcum- tigation was at once the fact developed that Hastings is a defaulter in_ the sum of $10,000. Not long ago Hastings organized wn as the Hastings Loan and m To-day the G. W. Mc- Company issued attachments on all ds controlled by the latter company. is known that the fugitive started rorth from Visalla. He drew a good sal- ary and has always been regarded as a | COMMITTEE FAVORS | PAYNE TARIFF BILL | WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 to the House Committee on Ways and Means reported favorably to-day on the Payne bill, admitting all Philippine products into the United States free, ex- cepting sugar and tobacco, which are to | pay 25 per cent of the Dingley rates until | 1909, when they aleo are to go on the | free list. An amendment offered by Babcock, providing for sugar and tobacco dutles of 5 per cept of the Dingley rates, in- stead of per cent, was defeated, Need- | ham of California voting for it. He also | voted to report the bill to the House. | —_—————————— 1 MRS. TAGGART ENDEAVORS | TO SECURE A NEW TRIAL | 19.—By a vote of WOOSTER, Ohio, Dec. 19.—The hear- ing of the motion for a new trial in the Taggart divorce case was started | | this morning. Captain Taggart and Mrs. Taggart were not present and will | ynot be here. E. 8. Wertzer and James {Sterling represent Captain Taggart. James B. Taylor, J. C. McClarran, Charles Jones and Lyman Critchfield were present for Mrs. Taggart. It was learned positively to-day that $80,000 of the funds left to Mrs. Tag- gart by her foster parents is held by | the Equitable Trust Company of Chi- | cago, one of the institutions which are | involved as a result of the fnancial | troubles of John R. Walsh. | This afternoon Judge Eason over- | ruled the request of Captain Taggart’s | attorneys to dismiss Mrs. Taggart's mo- tion for a new trlal. Judge Eason sald he would give his final decision in the matter next Friday. The affidavits filed in connection with the motion for another trial were submitted, but not read in open court. — e BANKER CHARGED WITH THEFT OF TEN DOLLARS NEW YORK, Dec. 19.—Frank A. Gay Jr., receiving teller of the Monroe Bank, was arrested yesterday, charged with having stolen two $5 gold pleces from the bank. Kaufmann Mandell, the president of | the bank, sald last night that he did not know whether any more money ‘was missing and would not know defi- nitely until Gay's books were exam- | Ined. Gay, Mandell said, had come to —————— GERMANY MAKES APOLOGY | Government has directed its Minister | at Petropolis to express to the Bra- zillan Government its regret that the | officers and men of the crulser Panther sent ashore at Itajahy to obtain unob- | trusively facts concerning a supposed deserter from the Panther overstepped the proper forms. Germany also. af- firms that Steinhoff, the man who is sald to have been maltreated by Ger- tue 20th of each month, has been post- poned this month on account of the financial troubles of John R. Walsh of by him st Buffalo, Chicago. {I’ g and sll comm: km.ax- are re- H T . 5 A TN n!d-l as sacredly t1 Canal Bond Provision Restored. WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—Conferees on the part of the Senate and House on FIENDS WRECK SANTA FE TRAIN City, | fishplates | office Department wit | go to the jury to-morrow. | the bank highly recommended from | affections. | the New York County National Bank, | Each bottle of the sbove medicines where he had been employed for three | bears upon its wrapper a by of hon- years. the full list of ingredients com- SOV these medicines in a | TO BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT | (i "000 s the best gusranty ot th { BERLIN, Dec. 18.—The German merits. cannot be classed as patent man sailors during the search for the | afflioted do supposed deserter, was not taken | Dr. Plerce’s m) ation as to the on board the P‘anther nor had he been | curative value of his medicines for cer- near the vessel tain easily ived diseases. 2 e T TR A hnoemo printed formala on No Pay for Rallroad Men. each bottle will show that no alcohol and TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Dec. 19.—Em- | 0 hmg or habit-forming drugs enter ployes of the Southern Indiana Rail- | ibfo Dr. Pierce’s medicines, they being road Company here were notified to- "M&: mflm 'o:' ’{yafl& e day, which has mer day that pay day, whicl as <been on Th are. and. ahfast for VESSEL DRIFTS OFF CARMANAY Four Masted Schooner Burn- ing Signals of Distress in Straits of San Juan i G TR HEAVY SEA IS RUNNING Light-Keeper Reports That Craft Is With Great Diffi- culty Keeping Off Coast VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. 18.—News was received from Carmanah Point to-night that at 9 o'clock & four-masted schooner was burning distreds signals and signal- ing for a tug seven miles southwest of Carmanah highthouse at the entrance to the Straits of San Juan. The lighthouse- keeper reported the schooner, which was unloaded in & serious condition. Her fore- sall was gone and she appeared to be hav- ing dificulty to keep off the coast. A heavy sea is running, though the wind, which blew at the rate of thirty-six miles an hour this afternoon, Is dying down. g READING, Kas, Dec. 19.—Santa Fe train No. i7, westbound, was wrecked at Badger Creek bridge, about five miles west of Reading, at 3 o'clock this morn- ing. Two men were killed and two in- jured. The tender left the track, derail- Ing all the baggage and express cars and The dead: E. BE. Derrick, express messenger; vis, Topeka, engineer. Two passengers in the smoker were injured slightly. It is believed the train was ditched by wreckers. The spikes securing one of the had been removed. = Three other passenger trains, including Super- intendent Fox’s special, had passed over the same track a short time before No. 17 was wrecked. TOPEKA, Kas., Dec. 19.—J. E. Hurley, general manager of the Santa Fe Rall- way, to-day offered a reward of $5000 for the arrest and conviction of the man who wrecked the passenger train near Read- ing, Kas. Hurley said: ““We have positive information that the bolts, angle bars, rail joint fastenings and splkes were removed by some one with maliclous intent. , My conclusion is that the work was done by some one who was sent from a distance to do it." e — GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY TO DEFAUD GOVERNMENT Kansas Hurr‘ Da- WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—The jury in | the case of Willlam G. Crawford, the | former deputy auditor for the Post- office Department, who was indicted on | a charge of conspiracy with August W. Machen and George E. Lorenz to de- fraud the United States in connection with a contract for supplying the Post- letter carriers’ satchels, to-night retiitned a verdict of guilty. . The jury also found Crawford guilty on an indictment charging him with having presented false vouchers for furnishing shoulder straps for carriers’ satchels. Notice was immediately given by defendant's counsel that ap- plication would be made for a new trial, pending which Crawford was re- leased on $1000 ball. —_————— Hummel Submits No Evidence. NEW YORK, Dec. 19.—Abraham H. Hummel, the lawyer, who for several days has been on trial in the Supreme Court on a charge of conspiracy in con- nection with the Dodge-Morse divorce litigation, to-day elected to allow his case to g0 to the jury solely on the evi- dence submitted by his accusers. Argu- ments were submitted and the case will ———— Convicted of Land Frauds. ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 19.—The jury in the United States Court which has been trying W. T. Horsnel and Royal B. Stearns of 8t. Paul for fraud in con- nection with South Dakota lands this afternoon brought in a verdict of guilty against both men. e S Ly Follette Resign: Governor. TMADISON,” Wis.,, Dec. 19.—Governor La Follette to-day sent to the Legisla- ture his resignation as Governor, to take effect on the first Monday in Jan- uary. He resigns to accept the United States Senatorship. _DR. _PIERCE’S REMEDIES. They Stand Alone. Standing out in bold relief, all and as a consplcuous example of open, frank and honest dealing with the sick and afflicted, are Dr. Plerce’s Favorite ription for weak, over-worked, de- bilitated, nervous, " run-down,” pain- racked women, and Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Dlseoverg. the famous remedy for weak stomach, Indigestion, or dys- pem: torpid liver, or biliousness, all catarrhal aflections whether. of ' the stomach, bowels, kidnem. bladder, nasal passages, throat, bronchia. or other mu- cous Huugu, 180 a8 an effective remedy for all diseases arising from thin, watery or impure blood, a8 scrofulous and skin est{ in it— n Enqfllh, “ng frank and open p‘v’:blgfi& places nor secret medicines for they are neither = of kmown wm”u(mu. m"%u"m feels that he can afford to BN &) 10 s 2 cines guy before them because ?fiue ingredients are such as are endorsed and most strongly prajsed by scores of the most eminent medical writers as cures for the diseases for whlcg these medi- cines are ended. lore, have to rely alone uj ese cure of_most cases, Dr. B V. Plotes cas. be copsulted $6.4 ents. of age. | | Practical Gifts For Boys Boys’ Norfolk Caps, 25¢. Children’s Patent Glaze Auto and Sailor Caps, 50c. Children’s Auto Caps, in fancy patterns, 75¢€. Children’s Velvet Sailor Caps, in brown and blue, $1.50. OF MASTODON BONESFOUND IN NEVADA Hip Joint of Giant Animal Weighs Nearly Quarter of a Ton. NO, Dec. 19.——~While excavating in th!:r;ruon yard to-day several con- victs unearthed the remains of a pre- historic mastodon, The bones were found about thirty feet below the nat- ural surface of the ground and within the walls of the prison. The largest plece of the monster of other days is the hip bone. It is in‘a fine state of preservation and weighs in the neigh- borhood of five hundred pounds. The bones will be shipped by Warden Con- sidine to the Smithsonian Institute. The ground upon which the ‘prigon is located has been pronounced the Panama canal emergency appro- | Pl Pleasant Pellet pa priations bill to-day agreed to restore | tion. “fi: % sure to the bill the provision relating to the | ules. One " .g-u'."'% X8 jssuance of bonds for canal construc- dealers in tion. by scientists to be the bed of an old lake and relics of prehistoric times are found there quite often. . e N Odell Declares for War. 'NEW YORK, Dec. 19.—Edwin A, Mer- are made of:A The |} (@ Perhaps yo'u have been spending more money than you had originally planned for Christmas gifts. Now |} you are wondering how you will be able to buy the clothies you desire for the holidays. breasted model, they are all here. @ Overcoats at $11 are big and loose so that walking in them is easy. lent assortment of colors and mixtures. Coats, Chesterfields, Great Coats, Surtouts, etc., with prices ranging up to $45. ¢ Cravenettes are the perfect waterproof overgarments that are just as desirable for wear in dry as wet weather. are made in our own workshops from the genuine Priestley & Co. cravenette cloth, and the prices range from $12.50 to $35 in the regular styles and $20 to $50 in the form-fitting styles. @ Trousers for men in a large variety of weaves, $2.75, $3, $3.50, $4 and up to $8. ments. departments. very acceptable gifts. Ve (@ Then this is just the time when we can be of assistance to you. you from ¢3 to $5 or more on any garment in our stores in comparison with the prices of other clothiers. {§ We are daily underselling competitors because we are manufacturers of every garment that we handle and because we are wholesalers in other States, but retail at wholesale prices in our San Francisco stores, ([, Our overcoats and suits at §11 are the identical garments for which other stores ask you $15 and more. (@ Suits at $11 comprise blue serges, black thibets, fancy worsteds -and fancy cheviots. ference whether you want a suit of ultra-fashionable cut or one with a conservative cut, or a single or double If you desire something of higher grade,; we have suits with prices up to $40. Made of good all-wool materials in an excel- If you wish other styles, we have form-fitting Paletots and Newmarkets, Box ladies 8 to 16 years of age. main before Christmas. uits They nd rcoats OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS SN 00D 5(D Manufacturers Wholesalers and Retailers of Clothing Two Large Stores 740 Market St. 35 Geary St. '(Arcade from St. Lawrence County, to-night is- sued a statement declaring his inten- tion to remaih a candidate for Speaker of the Assembly notwithstanding Gov- ernor Higgins' announcement that he will support J. W. Wadsworth Jr. for that office. Merritt's statemént was made after repeated conferences with former Governor Odell and State Sena- tor Maltby. - GIVES DAUGHTER TO FATHER _AND SON TO THE MOTHER Judge Burnett Makes Ruliag in the Fight Between the Batchelors of Santa Rosa. SANTA ROSA, Dec. l!.—Jlli’e Bur- nett has awarded the custody of the daughter of Mr. and V-s. L. D. Batche- lor to the father. The son is awarded to the mother. Attorney Minot, for the father, objected to the mother being allowed to see the daughter, but the court directed that she be allowed to visit the child at the home of friends in San Francisco once a week, the first meeting to be on Christmas day. e e . evenings until Christmas. The public . Open ritt Jr., member of the State Assembly cordislly invited. Sanborn, Vail & Co. 972 Market St. 26 Powell and Entrance) Cor. Powell & Ellis @ We always show the latest in our girls’ garments. keep it up to the same standard as the remainder of our depart- And you can save money there the same as in other Boys’ Overcoats $6 Value for $3.95 5 is Special Price on Girls’ @ We have good news for the boys and their par- We are placing on sale a belated shipment of overcoats for boys ranging from 2 I-2 to 8 years They will keep the boys snug and warm and make them look stylish.. : @ These overcoats are regular $6.00 vaiues, but our price is $3.95. Now for a brief d=scription. are made of all-wool blue worsted and cheviot in double-breasted styles, button up all the way to the neck, and have a velvet collar, belt in back and chevron on sleeve. (. We make all our boys’ clothes in our own work- shops; sowe know how theyare made and what they cloth is purchased directly from the mills. Each garment is of depend- able qualitv, and will retain its shape _and color through continuous wear. @ We know that if mothers will make one visit to our boys’ department they ... will alWays have a kind word for us in the future and patronize us continually. @ Pocket knivés free with purchases of boys’ suits or overcoats. Coats We shall @ Our special price on Girls’ Regulation Coats is now $6.45. They aré for girls ranging up to 16 years of age. with pretty patch chevron on sleeve and belt in back. We also have these coats in tan coverts with the full cut back. @ The hit of the season is the Girls’ Man-Tailored Coats for young They are full-length coats with full sleeves, and made from very handsome woolens in the new shades of gray. The prices are $8.50, $10, $12.50 and $15. @ Our earnest advice to parents is that they avail themselves of these choice offerings of children’s wear in the few days that re- The garments will make durable and Made of blue serge, $11 The main factor is our ability to save It makes no dif- They Sweaters For the Boys Special assortment of Sweaters for boys to 6 years old, 50e, 75¢, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00. For boys 6 to 16 years of age, knit of lamb’s wool, worsted and zephyr yacms, 65¢, 75¢ and 85¢, and $1, $1.25 and $1.50. EMMONS LEAVES HOME FOR CAPITAL Efforts Probably Will Be Made to Get Briber to Give Up Fight. BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 19. — Former Senator E. J. Emmons, convicted of bribery, went to Sacraiento to-night, but whether for the purpose of sur- rendering himself or preparing his bill of exceptions is in doubt. Mr. Emmons says his purpose is to do the latter, but among his bondsmen there is an im- pression that he expects to ask to be taken.into custody to acknowledge the hopelessness of fighting against his conviction and to ask that sentence be passed upon him. Funeral of Judge E. D. Ham. SANTA ROSA, Dec. 19.—The funeral of the late Judge E. D. Ham took place here to-day and was largely attended. The services at the house were under the auspices of the True Life Church of { livered the memorial address. The exercises at the grave were conducted by the Grand Army of the Republic. Prominent members-of the local bar acted as pallbearers. The deceased for many years was Superior Judge of Napa County. COLUMBUS BARTLETTS FUNERAL.— Alameda, Dec. 10.— Columbus Bartlett were held this morning at the family residence, 1223 St. Charles strest, and were orivate. —_— Golden State Limited—The Warm Win- ter Way. The routs San Francisco to Chicago, via Los Angeles. El Paso. Kansas City and St. Louls. is the most southerly. equipment s the latest and the courtesy of the at and the many modern conven make this train the most favored for travel. ASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the un’.!rn. J. O. Hayes of that city de. Signature of