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FRAME-UP
DECLARES
ATTORNEY
matter would be settled definitely to
day.
Subpenaes have been Issued for the
lace and PolJtzer. Powers himself
will testify, it is understood.
Edwin Powers, a brother of David
Powers, who also was formerly an
employe of the Western Fuel com
pany in a more responsible position
than David, said today:
"If they arrest Dave on that
trumped up charge, I will go into
Ocurt and tell my story. If Ido the
government will not need any other
Witnesses."
The governmet prosecutors are con
fident Edwin Powers knows consider
able on the Inner workings of the
big corporation and have pumped him
many times, but he has been loath to
fell all he knows, according to Prose
cutor Sullivan.
Judge Crist fixed David Powers'
fconds at the sum of $5,000 or $2,000
gash. Miss Caduss, who is 20 years
of age, was accompanied by Attorneys
JlVallace and Polltzer.
STORY BY MISS CADUSS
The complaining witness told the
fudge that she will soon become a
mother. She said that she met Powers
tn July. 1912. through an Introduction
of a mutual friend. Miss London. She
cays she went to theaters with Pow
ers and last May he betrayed her
sifter he "promised to marry her, and
assuring her that he was a divorced
man.
Only lately, according to MJss Ca
duss. did she learn that Powers was
a married man.
Powers, who now has the title of
government special agent, working
under W. H. Tidwell, was formerly an
employe of the Western Fuel com
pany. He aided Tidwell, the govern
ment expert, materially In securing
the evidence on which the govern
ment's suit is based.
Not long ago Powers said he had
been offered $20,000 to get out of the
country before the trial.
NORCROSS OX STAND
David C. Neft-cross, secretary of the
coal company, whose long fight to
avoid giving up the corporation's
books to the government made him
one of the foremost figures ln the
whole case, was the chief witness to
day ln the trial of the fuel ocmpany
suit before federal Judge Dooling.
Norcross took the stand shortly be
fore 11 o'clock.
He was preceded by Hugh Donegan,
civil engineer, who resumed his ac
count of the company's business de
tails at its Folso mstreet plant.
When Norcross took the stand there
were on hand in the courtroom many
ledgers, check books and dock ac
count books belonging to the com
Complete Clearance
Evening Gowns, Afternoon Dresses,
Theater Costumes and Creations for
the Dansant at Gould, Sullivan's
SUPERB DRESSES
20 % to 80 % Off
In order to relieve an overstock of Evening Gowns and Afternoon and Dancing Dresses,
Gould, Sullivan's offer you a chance to complete your holiday wardrobe at a minimum of
expense. The most elaborate creations of Poiret, Drecoll and others are placed on sale
at almost ridiculously low prices.
Particular Attention Is Directed to the Values Offered at $25
SEE OUR WINDOWS
Included in this $25 assortment are gowns and Dresses past description. From a
Lucile model of pfn/f brocaded satin, ostrich and rhinestone trimmings, moderately long
train and over s/firi of wide chiffon, formerly priced at $135, from this lo the daintiest
of dancing frocks in white crepe de chene with tunic of blue chiffon, beaded in silver,
that sold at $65. Also a shell pink messaline S ola,rt * &ith an overdrape and bodice of
white chiffon embroidered in silver. This gown was formerly $55. A list much too
long to enumerate — gowns to suit every taste and occasion, of all shades, styles and
materials, priced from $37.50 to a genuine Paquin model at $150 — EVERY SOP AA
ONE WILL NOW BE SOLD AT LO.VV
This Beautiful Costume Another Creation
A Paul Poiret model of old rose silk, brocaded in An exact copy of one of Mrs. Reginald Vanderbflt's
gold, gathered and draped in front and finished Rwna. The taupe Swiss taffeta take* the
with a sweeping train-this. with its minaret skirt » gl fT\f L"? 1 and £ make ' won "
, , , .• j j j ir. /r . aer"" contrast with the deep brown fur. A new
of gold embroidered net and Eton effect bodice, f eature of tn j B Kis i 8 it, Marseilles collar. Square
makes it the last word in style per- tl 1 r /W\ cut across the back. Formerly $95; tf* C A A
fection. It was $225; on sale at. 110. UU Now *)t).UU
Prompt, Courteous CT(HttCL Open Evenings
Service. J/ Tom the 20</i to
Absolute Satisfaction. Xmas Eve, Inclusive
822 MARKET ST., Opposite Emporium
Riot in Palace
Rabbit Is Cause
A PINK eyed rabbit, a small
army of bell boys and some
women guests were the ac
tors that created am Infant pan
demonium in the lobby of the
Palace hotel this morning.
Long ot whlskera and evi
dently not aware that live stock
could Bet be sent through Uncle
Sam's parcels poat, an individual
who»« name la of no moment
walked Into the hostelry ana
hattded Mall Clerk Rich a box.
There were holes In the top of
the boa. Rich took It and set
lt down behind the counter. He
started to Investigate when the
rabbit, unusually agile, leaped
out and landed clear in the lob
by. The chaae started pronto.
Bell boys headed It off from the
sun court and It ran for the
telephone booths. The bell boys
might have caught the animal
if the hosiery display had been
less attractive-
After It waa captured Assist
ant Manager Mullen observed
that "the rabbit waa looking for
Gaby's hen."
pany waiting for him to identify
them.
It waa on these books that the gov
ernment baaed its case to a large ex
tent. These were the books Norcross
fought to escape surrendering.
There will be a vacation of but one
day for Christmas, if the wishes of
theg overnment prosecutors, Theodore
Roche and Matt L Sullivan, are ac
ceded to.
There has been same talk of an ad
journment from Wednesday of next
week until the following Monday. The
government wants to loaf on Christ
mas day, but wor kFrlday.
"We want to get through with this
case as quickly as possible, and we d»
not think any long delays will be
particularly good for it, Roche said
today.
Parcel Post Branch
Opened in Post Street
Two innovations in the parcels post
service were inaugurated by Postmas
ter Fay today. In response to th©
views of an umber of merchants, hs
opened a branch holiday parcels post
depot in the Jewelers' building in Post
street, and similar stations will be
opened during the week in various
department stores. In order to facili
tate the business of merchants ship
ping large consignments of holiday
goods, they will be allowed to use
precanceled stamps.
Gibbons' New Hat
Excites Much Comment
BALTIMORE, Dec. 16.—Cardinal
Gibbons has attracted much attention
from pedestrians along Charles street
within the last few days because
when he now goes for his dally walk
he wears a black beaver Italian epis
copal hat with an outside band of red
ribbon.
THE SAN FRANCISCO GALE AOT> POST, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1913
WILSON AIDS
U.S. PALACE
AT FAIR
WASHINGTON, Dec 16.—President
Wilson today promised Charles C.
Moore, president of the Pan am a-
Paoifio exposition, that he soon would
send a special message to congress
urging a government building at the
fair. Moore was the president's only
unofficial caller.
It is expected that the amount asked
for the building will be at least $500,
--000. That Is the rum previously voted
for the government exhibits, to house
which no provision has yet been
made.
MOORE AT BANQUET
- The announcement, not unexpected
by those in touch with the exposition
plans, comes on the heels of the bril
liant banquet given in honor of Presi
dent Moore at the Pan-American
building last night, at which Secre
tary Bryan was host. The guests in
cluded members of tbe diplomatic
corps, tha cabinet, California con
gressmen and others.
The dinner was given as an em
phasis to the governmental backing
of the exposition.
SITE IS READY
Louis Levy, director of local pub
licity of the exposition, said today
that a site of 10 acres is available for
the government exhibit. He declared
that the fair leaders were expecting
the move announced from Washing
ton.
Th federal structure will be built,
if the plans are carried through, on
Presidio land.
Wife's Sacrifice Fails
To Save Dr. Taggart
Dr. Harry W. Taggart is dead, In
spite of his wife's sacrifice in giving
a quart of her blood in an effort to
save him. One of the best known
physicians and surgeons of the penin
sula, he was a native of New Hamp
shire, 46 years old.
THIRD STREET BRIDGE
IS DECLARED UNSAFE
"~D. J. McCoy, superintendent of street
repairs, advised the board of works
today that the Third street bridge
across the channel is in a dangerous
and deplorable condition, and that the
southern approach in particular is un
safe for heavy teams. The engineer
ing bureau has been asked to make
an immediate investigation and pre
sent plans for the proper repair of
the span.
WILLIAM CORBIN CASE
GOES TO JURY TODAY;
SURPRISE EXPECTED
William H. Corbin, secretary Continental Building and Loan
association, on trial for making false reports.
Court to Instruct Jurors; Secretary of Continents! Building
and Loan Association May Know Fate This Afternoon
William H. Corbin, secretary of the
Continental Building and Loan asso
ciation, who is on trial on the charge
of having submitted a false report to
State Building and Loan Commission
er George Walker, will probably
know his fate this afternoon.
It was rumored about the Hall of
Justice corridors that an eleventh
hour surprise would be sprung ln the
case when Judge Lawlor read his in
structions to the Jury at 2 o'clock.
It had heen anticipated that the
trial would conclude yesterday, but
BIG SAVOY SHOW
FOR THE NEWSIES
Ths Savoy theater will tomorrow
afternoon belong to the newsboys of
San Francisco. Prom the "peanut
gallery" np next the roof clear down
to the first floor the whole works will
be the personal property, for the time
being, of the, boys who supply the
public with its newspapers.
The idea is that a great big benefit
will be tendered the newsboys of the
city under charge of the San Fran
cisco Newsboys'. association. That
there will be a full bouse is certain.
Virtually all of the vaudeville the
aters ln the city will contribute to the
Joyousness of the occasion. Rach has
announced that it will furnish one or
more acta
Among those announced are:
Champion Lightweight Willie
Ritchie, together with Harlem Tommy
Murphy, Eddie Graney and other
lights of the world of fisticuffs will
appear in novelties.
The Ballo brothers, Mexican serena
ders, who are making a world tour,
will be furnished by the Empress the
ater. From the same theater will
come Louise Mayo, an English corn
medlenne with a sweet voice.
Katharine Mlley will be supplied by
Pantages.
Murray's dog show pf 25 trained
dogs that do many wonderful tricks.
Including a tango dance. This will be
donated by the Princess theater.
Th© Republic theater will feature
Waterbury brothers and Tenny, who
do an excellent musical act.
The Gaiety theater, famous for its
pretty girls, is expected to have a
bunch of them on the stage, under the
leadership of Miss Irene Franklin.
Grauman's Imperial theater will
present a big feature film.
LOST!
Sable Scarf, Monday P. M., in the shopping
district or on way to Panhandle via Geary and
Divisadero.
LIBERAL REWARD
C. J. MICHAELS, No. 1 South Park St.
the arguments of counsel consumed
more time than was expected. The
Instructions to be delivered to the
jury are voluminous and probably
Will take about an hour to deliver.
Assistant District Attorney Cotton
made the first argument for tbe pros
ecution yesterday. He was followed
by Attorneys Henshall and Schles
inger for the defense. Special Prose
cutor Leon Martin made the closing
argument for the people. It consisted
mainly of a detailed comparison of
the methods employed by the Conti
nental Building and Loan association
with those used by other concerns of
similar character.
CALL-POST WILL REPLY
TO QUESTIONS
<$>♦<?> <v+s>
Concerning State Insurance
BECAUSE of the great in
terest throughout San
Francisco and California in the
new workmen's compensation,
insurance and safety act, com
monly known aa the work
men's compensation act, and
the general desire for enlight
enment on various phases of
the law, The Call and Post will
answer questions through its
columns daily on anything re
lating to the proposition.
Send year written questions to
The CaJl and Poet. They will
be answered by Colonel Har
ris Wetnstock, Will J. French
and A. J. Plllsbory, compos
ing the state Industrial "evi
dent board, nnd both em
ployer and employe will have
an opportunity to obtain a
K ood idea of what the law la.
The net goes into effect Janu
ary 1, aad Its sponaera say It
will be one of the greatest
legislative benefits ever given
to the working-men and
women of California.
Write your question* plainly
and make them concise.
Watch the columns of this
paper cloaely, aa the question
yon intended to ask may be
propounded ln the query of
your neighbor.
ff ' 'WALK-OVER" =
HERE'S a String of Flee
Footwear for Male Feet
Dance in Thean jtfkbk. WaHk in Them
- "THE DOPE," the most celebrated Young JUST a§ SUrely as WC build
Mans Shoe in the world — it's a pippin! the finest Street Wear
PS »h«es, so surely do we
or lace) at this small price build the finest footwear
Ask for 1139 or f° rma A and sems=fforrnafl
See that neat heel. f||a JrLwW oCCaS^°n 0t * I-fidieS ag Well
Glimpse that toe. 213 QentSenien.
YOU'LL find "Walk=Over" J^^^i" THE CRITIC " ° *mart English model
Patent Leather Shoes m patent colt, with mat-hd top, hght sole.
Pumps the finest footwear, aMteMl " ar i ron ' s/,an *— a t 10 dance m ~ il ' s
whether you walk or dance,49|MßM ,( f ftf as a ifr< ? ; ™
and most economical. They v " on or bal lace: good ioT streei
don't "Sag" at the heel and "tVp'rice $5
get out of shape. Ask for 1189
"THE DICTATOR." a superb WHAT better gift can you
%°^u Si ? linB P<l tT l ™' 9iUl Mack Ws9mL Sive than a "WALK=OVER"
CLOTH tops. There sno seam, ™yTA h,, ~ . _
orrramentolion fo mar its per/ecf/\> straight M&L MmWi &hoe Order? Even a SpUg
fceautp — ii's THE correct full dress [/§M!jm m fPS could not object to thats»it's
i7il: r ptp7 n '° h °. J ° c :....56 emßr sensible and very usefu| =
Ask for 1231 good all over the world, too.
A "WALK=OVER" Shoe TH!S 15 a ncaU dress]) " WaU t-° wer " f all
, „ - ress patent leather Pump — light, flexible
Order COVerS the giobe=gOO& and durable; turned sole, and trimmed with
here, and good all over the iilHsfc. a neat bov> — it san £3
. , B extraordinary value for y)J»yU
WOrid. Ask for 102
/MuL /If f/ie Boo* S/wp.
HERE'S the correct Pump for formal /M/ES?
evening wear — a "Walk-Over" master- /gSLw^W
piece, the acme of fine shoemak'mg—its /JBj WHITE SILK SOX are "IT"
na , me ',"T, HE R /7 r ]rl lai f a Mm% fordancing== erflV
billiard table, straight as the beam from SSLWS m _ <D)vil/^
your lady's eve, and the ankle fits Sffl ]L ® UT P nCQ
as neat and snag as hers — <£A Kf) kWjkr mW&\.
THE PRICE $L->VM& THIS PUMP is "The Ritz" model in dull
Ask for 126 kid f° r "Tuxedo" wear —fo harmonize
with your gunmetal vest' — the bow is of
m leather, dull, too. It's a beautiful piece
WE HAVE oceans of House 3 of footn>e ] aT md ft 0 t0 the
. - - r's rect an " careful (PS Cf\
Slippers off the finest quail* dresser <J)'7.DU
ity at $2, §2.50 and $3. Ask for 385
WE CARRY a fine stock of "RHINESTONE" Buckles for Ladies' Shoes. Get a pair for $our
Lady's Christmas Gift — it would be rude lo mention prices — we'll whisper them —2sc to $15.
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Illinois Moosers to
Collect Dime Per Head
By aesooUted Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 16.—Representa
tive members of the progressive party
frorr, nearly every county ln Illinois
gathered here today to confer on the
party's future. It is planned to se
lect a candidate for the United States
senate and to perfect plans for com
plete tickets in every county and in
every senatorial and congressional
district. Raymond Robins is chair
man of the state central committee.
Usual "After Christmas" Reductions Start Tomorrow
at "The Model/ San Francisco's Popular Upstairs Specialty Shop
Our Annual Clearance Sale
Commences a Full Two Weeks Earlier Than Usual—Deep Price Reductions in All Dept..
Twice a year w» clean up. Then, ana —. - r T , _ Jl 1 O—2*.—a. at. m
•nly then, are such prices a* we advei- I 3.HOrCQ □UIlSm '1* MSB
tlse te-day possible. The very earn* gar- w J U 1
bSr:; ss^ 4 ir» Meed asUwa. £ AI
•tare* tor three ar even four times our Jf ASri Posltrvsly tha greatest' I
prices. We know H because we made It WK Jg&k values we haws rrmr offered i m
our bvrtstess to find out. BrjJsHT J since we have been ln bual- an. SE
rßWrwßHrlff'Bi ness. Stylish, well made* 9Wj
One Style IHnstrated ana Tt A ~Wf ThlS Suit fr/V AC
23 Other Model* Including SBfittawV oTS ta* —-» $ 11.
Snarl Plaid Sport Coats WfiMW tu. mo. wids rich M«t*i*a»,
Numbered among these wonderful bar- CUniS caiutsjjr t«flw«d. *l«»nUy Womni m W
gains you will And coats that are actually bWSQB Ut " K '-- U
worth as high as 120.00—not only one or BKkSHm v WsHi Oi l^^
two. either, but a whole rackful of them. RfflWfiwk a*
Plenty ef dlffereot styles. Ail slaes. ¥SxXKSm
fte* Other Sale WWm * 22,50 Snits Wow *7 >4s
Prices Are |M§| $35 Suits 5|2 95 fjfv*
£j| 1 f 100 Dress Skirts
Jp+jßt pa Serge $g.45
HI w«de'Jl7frv,«, o Each Sw\«««l[nr
3 fifth Street 2?.*
*\tl& CORNER OF MARKET, J* 1 *
Store Open Evening* Until Christmas. $1.45 *y
TOURIST ASSOCIATION
PLANS BOOSTER MEETING
The Tourist association of the San
Francisco bay and river counties has
called a meeting of representatives of
several of the trades organizations of
this city, to be held next Thursday at
the San Francisco Commercial club.
PIONEER WOMEN TO MEET
The Association of Pioneer Women
will meet tomorrow at 12:30 o'clock
in the banquet room of the Native
Sons' building for the celebration of
their annual Christmas jinks. Only
members will be admitted on this
occason.
Feet High at Park Fete
Christmas Tree 80
One of the biggest Christmas trees
on record anywhere will be put Iq the
stadium of Oolden Gate park for the
Christinas open air festival. J. J.
Geary, general passenger agent of
the Northwestern Pacific railroad this
afternoon notified the board of edu
cation that his company would bring
an SO foot tree from Mendocino coun
ey and donate it to the city.
H. H. Davis, a Tunitas Glen ranch
er, will donate a car of red berries.
Which the Ocean Shore railroad will
bring without cost.
