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AMRCHIST PLOT AMAZES POLICE On Alleged Leader Arrested at Galveston They Found Plans of Houses Occupied by Men of National Note. HOPE TO UNCOVER NEST OF “REDS” IN CHICAGO. Charles Pierzen, the Prisoner, Was Publicly Denouncing President Roosevelt and the Government When Arrested. GALVESTON, Tex., Dec, 18.—The po- Nee of this city belleve that in of Charles Plerzen they ha’ ost important capture. Tested last night. crowd of, eral hundred people about him and was denouncing President Roosevelt and the Government. Plerzen spoke well, and the crowd was @apidiy being worked up into te of unnatural excitement, The police con- eluded that he was either crazy ora very dangerous character and decided to place him under arrest, At the police station Plerzen was searched. It is asserted that an amaz- ing number of documents of a most im- portant nature were found in his clothes. They found rough plans of buildings. They believe that they are plans of houses upied by men prominent in fairs. ‘Though not certain, e almost positive that two of the plans are rough sketches of the fWaite House In Plerzen's pockets were also found names and addresses of prominent per- sons, When asked to explain the pres- ence of the lists of names and the rough sketches of the White House and the President's Oyster Bay residence, Pier- wen refused, and defied the police to Prosecute him, He was taken back to a cell and care- fully gvarded. Later he asked for per- mission to send for some of his friends, and this request the police granted, first taking ‘the precaution to place in a cell en each side of the prisoner a detective to Usten to the conversation that took place, © Several Sicilians known to the police 5 Anarchists came to the police station in response to the summons of Pierzen, and the detectives in the nearby cells Mstened eagerly to the conversation that took plage. May Uncover Nest of Anarchists, As @ fesult of this bit of work the Police intimate that they will ve able fo Uncover a nest of Anarchists located fh Serene J. The police of all ‘these cities have been notified, and the authogities at Wash- ists being shadowed in this city. police hint that the arrest uf Pleraen has upset a plot the magniide pf which wouid amaze the world. They Fefuse, however, to give any deta! Galveston labor leaders have beea lucstioned as to the identity of Plerzen. Nhey declare that they know nothing of him. They regard him as an enemy ot labor, Plerzeh was questioned’ again’ by ‘the Police to-day. but he refuses to. tall ‘about himseif, i “I am following out my life's worl ho declared repeatedly, but when the Police asked him to explain he declined. WOMAN AND SEVER MEN IN FUSILLABE Italians Exchange Forty Shots in Astoria, but None Takes’ Effect—Three Arrested and Fined $10 Each. The nolse of pistol shots ot the corner ot Broadway and Hopkins avenue, As toria, early to-day attracted the atten- tion of Policemen Keller and Husnan. Reaching the spot, they found four men ‘on one side of Broadway and three men and one woman on the other engaged In @ rapid fire skirmish. All were armed . With revolvers and had exchanged about forty shots, The policemen discharged their revol- vers in alr and five of the men: fled. The ‘woman and two men were arrested, At ‘the Astoria police station the prisoners sald they all lived In Astoria. They, Gyo, their names as Mra. Jolemeno tethano, twenty-three years old. of No. 122 Bi Acedo Glusseppo. 0. 64 Ridge street, and reno, thirty-five years, of When arraigned Fefused ‘to tell the cause of the fusil. lade. | ach was fined $10 for carrying fag the fines. they: wore rat, After Day it is sald that about two wecks ago irs. Destethano's husband want to her house and fired Afteer shots at her. of Which took effect’ fe 4g. he posed, Jealousy was the causo of the —————___. TO BUILD HOME FOR PASTOR Chaplain of the om 4 Fae Maine to Lectures, je Rev, John P. Chidwick, who wi chaplain of the battleship Maine when she wa: Been up in Havana Harbor, ve @ lecture next Sunday Eas The lecture fund which being raised b: leship Bue, Roam for torente Ave Seen enty-five it} a rectory, The ‘fund 12 to bulla’ suite _ “News of this will reach him when he “ Tora to hint tion. beatae ak us hhim to convey ‘to his. fol- rh tor ft DREYFUS HOT BACK ITE ARMY Announcement that French War Council Had Restored Him to Service with Higher Rank Is Premature. CASE BEING CONSIDERED. Report Wae that He Was to Be Rehabilitated In Military with Grade of Lieutenant-Colonel and Command of a Regiment. PARIS, Dec. 18.—The announcement that the Council of the War Office h at this late hour decided to do justice to Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, by restoring him to the army with a rank higher than he had at the time of his degrada- tion, has not deen officially confirmed and is not generally credits ‘The Lberte, which printed a confirma- tlon of the report, together with an an- nouncement. that severe puntstrment would be meted out to those officers who expressed disapproval of the Coun- cll's decision, is believed to have becn premature. It the Council hae come to any con- clusién in the matter of Dreyfus, whicn It 1s known to have been considering, it fas been closely guarded. Meanwhile the bare announcement from unofficial sources that: Dreyfus is to be made a Heutendnt-colonel with the command of a regiment, has produced violent emo- tons in the people, who now anxious! await the Council's confirmation or de- nial. toration of Capt. Dreyfus to y vould bring:to a close the most sensational case in military his- tory. Dreyfus was the victim’ of. the most powerful wave of’ ant feeling- that ever swept over France. ofr ‘ich and brilliant Alsatian family, he was unpopular becat of his race, and was convicted of selling the secrets of his country to Gel ny by as cun: ningly contrived a mass of evidence as ever disgraced a judicial proceeding, military or civil, In the year 18% the conspiracy against Dreyfus was born, matured and carried to its consummation. On evi- dence, which was afterward ‘proved to been forged, and the perjured tes- timony of all he Jew-baiters in the Frenbh army. without a chance to say @ word in his own behalf, he was con- .victed, publicly stripped of his uniform, his sword taken from him and broken in the presence of a howling mob, clamor- , | auitted. A quiet but efor the benefit of al| 1 tf ous for his life, and sent to Devil's Island for life. Injustice Made I’ublic. The discoveries of Picquart in the In- telligence Office, of the rank forgeries and perjuries that had’ been used in bringing about the downfall of Dreyfus, the confession of Col. Henry that h forged some of evidence agains Deeyfus,--followed by hts suicide, and the confession of the profligate Ester- hazy that he was the author of the is eau, the ‘rincipal Instru- us with the unremitting jaboss of zone aed Of Mia: Dreyfus, forced ‘the Injustice of yfua's conviction before the public. After endiess handt and out ol ‘cons! ‘a reconsidera- tlon, right. triumphed and Dreyfus was brought back from his exile.in 1899,.tried again and-in August of that year ac- eamest fight for the com: pes Tehabilitation of Capt. Dreyfus ha: in going on.ever since, and the ru mors from the Council are the first in- dications of its fruits, tions of the case, ! ¢) 6 t Most of the Ailments Peculiar to the Female Sex Are Due to Catarrh of Pelvic Organs, Mrs, Harriet R. Edwards. 1015 Brady St., Davenport, Ia,,writes concerning Peruna: “Every physician knows that while the proper remedy will re- store health,the wrong medicine will act asa poison. cian knows that if he docs not administer the proper medicine for a certain case it acts a puison tv the system, and it is therefore very important that one should have the right medi- cine. “I have found that Peruna isa wonderful medicine to use in diseases peculiar to women. It quickly and permanently re- stores health aud wigor and acts a tonic to a worn-out system. y physi- \\ I have so far never observed a} aisoas: case which was not greatly aided ‘by its use.’’—Rey. Harriet Edward: é has cured thousands of c weakness. As a rule, however, be- ina is resorted: to, several other remedies have been tried in vain. A great many of the patients have'taken local treat- ment, submitted themselves to surgical operations, and taken all sorts of doctor's stuff, withowt any result. Peru! fore ‘The reason of so many failures is the] fact that diseases peculiar to the fer sex are not com- FEMALE TROUBLE | monly recognized NOT RECOGNIZED as being caused "AS CATARRH, - » JY catarrh. Then organs lined meat by mucous mem- Any mucous membrane {s subject to catarrh, Catarrh of one organ is exactly the same rh of any other organ, What will catarrh of the wi cure he catarrh. Ask Your Druggist for a fre 18 18 not attack any orgai ehial i especially the pelvic organs. fas fer. after ‘a ihe hi be seem to help me any. “1 took Peruna faithfully for seven weeks and am. happy indeed to b ‘am entirely cured more is the best think to Peruna I enjoy that now.”—! nie E. MoAllistor. if you do not receive prompt and. ou i thi you factory y a womal juffered for years with a pai F w Of my back and eNe apd ften with jomestic anks tubes. lui @ women afflicted with no, idea that their trouble he majority of the peop! tarrh is t no} nes, stoma: Jong slexe _o! upon to ‘cure catarrh wherever lo- §. Judee McAllister writes from 1 Ewonty-thira street, Minneapol my. socks id T never sup) that I wou! aS me 2, al Perfor cured. Per! I coul nth Tesults from the use of Peru: write at ones to Dr, Hartman, mining statement of pleased to give you his ral adress Hartman Sanitarium, Col e Peruna Almanac for 1904, tis. your’ case. Dr. Hartman, jumbui ‘@ disease confined to Catarrh ts Hable to body—thr n= has made this discovery lexo of useless treatment Fal nt ‘in in the Tt tntor- posed: that the doctor's medicine did not and vhe will bi Valushle adv: President mae of Te Wis WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1905. -RU-NA RESTORES #8720. 263 Sixth Avenue. Only Entranve to Our Clothing, Cloak and Suit Dept. Through Furniture Store. Open Saturday Evenings Until 10, ————__—— en Good News for Late Buyers This week we begin our PREVIOUS TO STOCKTAKING SALE, which means the lowest prices possible on every garment in our two establishments. If you have ever attended one of these clearing sales you know it is like getting two dollars for one. Don't stay away because you may not have ready money; have your purchase charged and settle on / Our Original Easy Payment System— $1 Down on a Purchase of $10. Men's Fine 1 6 This {s an unmatchable price for the quality of Overcoat here represented. Very latest materials Irish frieze or melton, regular $25.00 value, clearing “See Hy Men's Sults—There is no practical reason why every man in town should not be well up in fine chevicts, cassimeres and worsteds, in the best style, Boys’ Tourist Overcoats—in fancy mix- tures, lailored equal to our men's Overcoats; broad shoulders, regular $12 value, clearin; le price Christmas _ presents. We will cut the price of 4 for this clearing sale, to. Ten’s Shoes— Every new shaps in’ stock, leathers, fittingly represented in our $5.00 Shoe, clearing FURNITURE AND CARPETS. Send Postal for Catalogue. model, very roomy, with broad shoulders; sale price. dressed. These Suits are made clearing sale price. > 15 long, full Coats, belted and $5-95 Hats make acceptable our $2.50 to $3.50 qualities, every new idea, all the best $3550 sale price o Brooklyn Store, 470 Fulton St. a 1d co Sunday World Wants Work Wonders Fine Diamond Jewelry Direct from the Factory. %D Genuine Diamond cid Rich Solid Gold dewely. The Most Desirable Holiday Presents. Rich Solid Gold Jewolry Direct from the Factory. a Genuine Diamond and Rich Solid Gold Jewelry | estas Direct from the Manufacturer at Factory Prices. Sojtd Gold Qur high reputation has been sustained for the past 40° y 4 40 CUFF OP Ba‘ OLD 441 SOLTD 101 ‘and Pendant DIANON: Scarf Pin 1D) GOLD WATCH, ‘ARF PY AMONDS, nd GOLD 8c) NE Dr, ible Case, no ho 8 ars by the fine quality of our goods, ‘We manufacture and sell only such goods as Will givo entire satisfaction. Impertin, nthe ing to t Mail Orde: Holiday Presents Selected Now Will _ MANUFACTURING ' AND REPAIRING DEPARTMENTS * ON THE PREMISES, da aact. Holiday Py cee 5 Filled with Acon-acy. Be k SEAMLESS WEDDING RINGS pul i ind Pron pt: Solid 14,18 and 22 Karat Gold, ,. Direct from the Mannfactura,, AT FACTORY PRICES. = y— Engraving Froo’ of Uharge, While You: Wait, gr. b— SHED 1860 ig Until 11 P.M. 200 Grand St. «cor. and manufacturing ail our sow f frat quality from the m1 elry for over manufacturer! peng ve ¢ 8 in our facto 1 & decided say Toit coutly, jerved Until Wanted. * A--Solld14Kt. Gold, 7.75 118Kt. 10.27 2K. 1.50 8.50; 4.755% “ 6.00 12.50 sou 6.50 5.50 wy, A 4.25 Interest You. |. FINEST GOODS, LARGEST ASSORTMENT, LOWEST PR‘CES. Bridge.) q @ We VOX ultsS NOT broken sizes, NOT styles that we discontinue, but brand NEW up-to-the- moment garments in complete lines of sizes, complete lines of styles, complete lines of plain and mixed fabrics. You may wear them in fashionable society and be well dressed, You may wear them to work or to business without being extravagant. They present $ $20 to $25 worth of good appearance and possess the best $15 worth of cloth and tailor- ing that we ever succeeded in getting into clothing. The price now for Suit or Over- coat is... os These are examples of the most exquisite refinement in dress, We made them up to establish a newer, a higher standard in elegant’ tailoring, and we marked them ex- ceedingly low fe $25. pe one or two houses that make equal or nearly equal garments have them $ 65 marked $30 and upward. We made too many—that is why you may —— now choose from these richly silk lined Melton Overcoats, i , and Oxford, at OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS TILL 9 O'CLOCK, ' e 740-742 BROADWAY, Just Below Astor Place. SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE, DECEMBER (8TH TO 23D. CANDY Butter Cups of all kinds, Satinets, Cocoanut Nibs, Molasses Kisses, Butter Scotch, Chips (assorted flavors), Pignolia Nuggets, Almond Diamonds, Nut 25c Lb. *Squares, Twis‘s and 30 other equally as toothsome fand attractive Our fine Faxes of Choce!ates and Bontons are unequalled in style, cad make handsome and most acceptabie Christmas Gifts, Baskets, Fane Boxes and many other of this season's novelties in stock, We advise an early call. Don't wait until the day before Xmas—make your purchases earlier in the week, while our stote is not overcrowded, Many patrons sho wast until tbs last moment we sball bave to dis- aptoint. Come early and avoid the rush. w A Souvenir Calendar to Each Purchaser, SPECIALS (IN 1-LB. BOXES), Broken Candy... 15c| Chocolate Mint Creams Molasses Blow Cai 2c | Assorted Chocolates Assorted Caramels. c | Chocolate Dainties Marshmallows, assorted eal Honea | Chocolate Mars! 25c| Chocolate Nougats. . 80¢ § | Chocolates and Bonbon: hocolates, old fashioned + 80¢ Counter Goods. Keane’s Special Prices and Easy Terms Give Store Closes A Great Event’ With Great Pianos... Every Piano Buyer Take Notice And Master What-Follows sankey Artistically Mason & Hamlin Pianos great. Competitors and critics, artists and viggtuosi ki that. The higher the knowledge of the judge, the mi poSitive the approval of Mason & Hamlin Pianos. ‘T exalted place is fixed. Doubt of the statement is su uous. Remember the foregoing as you read the following: ! Seventeen months ago we took over the Mason Hamlin Company’s business in New York. mh foe included all of their new Pianos at that time on and. __ Also their great line of rented Pianos, and such used. Pianos as they held on account of trades for new Pianos During the past year we have aided the financing of the Company by large purchases of their latest Pianos. We have neither the storage room nor the store. sp to accommodate the large number of Mason & Hamil Pianos that we now own. Therefore we propose to stop’ the interest loss and carrying expense by offering our i tire stock at large reductions from the regular retail prives, | Yow will find nearly One Hundred out of a stock of Om Hundred and Ninety-nine in the Piano Store at the of business this morning. a New l’ianos of every grade, from $400 Upright $900 Grand. ca Used Pianos, that have been rented, traded, or kept for demonstration. Every one has been hauled and put in perfect condition. a Cases of walnut, ebony, rosewood and mahogany.!" Every Mason & Hamlin Piano owned by us York is in this offering, and in the entire lot—includin th oldest and the latest—there is not one unworthy. or desirable instrument. Reductions in prices are as fo $400 ae Pianos, now,at $295 $450 Yara Pianos, now at $325 $450 aa Pianos, now at $315 $500 Upright Pianos, now at $350 $500 Upright Pianos, now at $340 $600 Upright Pianos, now at $395 $750 Grand Pianos. now at $535 $750 Grand Pianos, now at $540 $800 Grand Pianos, now at $565 $900 Grand Pianos, now at $665 . Our usual liberal terms of deferred payments. terest at 4 per cent. will be allowed in this Sale, small initial payment. to all purchasers giving sati evidence of responsibil: at 7 o'clock ity. ' We have often ae great special sales of é pianos, used and new, at bargain prices. But there at only four makers in the strictly first class. Of these th Mason & Hamlin Company is one. Never has'there b bargain offering of any of these until this occasion. dently it is to the advantage of every piano: buyer’ of: day to heed this announcement. Only the chi stances of the Mason & Hamlin Piano make it possib other three makers are absolutely in control of prices, | will remains Piano Store, Fifth Hunt up the best three-dollar Derby yo can find in New York today, and compare | with these Black Derby Hats—you find it al best a toss-up to choose between them. ‘| In fact, we could justly put these hats into our own regular stock, to sell for $3 each, if they were entirely” form in little details like the silk binding, sweat-bands, the like. As it is, here are fine, brand-new! Derbies, in blocks, made up especially for us, and regular $3 qualitis to be. sold tomorrow i At $1.75 Each! Great news, that, to save $1.25 on a styl when every penny seems as big as a dollar! Men’s Hat Store, Annex, 770 Broadway, JOHN WANAMAKER, Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co. Broadway, 4th Av., 9th and loth ae Furniture EVENINGS UNTIL Cl DINING TABLES, OPEN | CINING CHAIRS. | Dining | Chairs of nicely carv- | ed solid| oak, with seats of good qual- | ity Cree | j ‘sed leather, | D . +3 stoutly|_ See this splendid Dining ture. made, beautifully fin- | Table in solid oaks, with pet: Keane's |ished, easily worth | fectly finished top and beaut stocks are | $2.0. for this wer eM carved legs; an unusually |an exceptional bar- | piece of furniture, and complete | gain av Pee ie aaa at | spec 1.50 ri i See a 8.50 [Price..seeses prices from... ates Beautiful, sweet toned Keane Pianos at $150} truly doutte., Yet this is only one of the piano b PIANOS. Keane's. You can save $150 to $250'on a single chase and, besides that, Keene lets you take your own time to pay ‘the bit: © JAMES R. KEANE & CO., ‘Snitd! ave an Added Pleasure. SIDEBOARDS. A new sideboard | is a_sensi- ble Christe | mas pres: | ent and a splendid! addition to Bl the house- hold furni- a EDO WT U . and handsome. THIRD EAST Side of 34 Ave, BETWEEN 77th and 78th Ste. de For Political Facts and Figur seat enc 1 Mf pti Cortlandt St, 3 Doors from: B'way."” WORLD ALMANA: