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10 ROBBERS BIND -VICTIMS AND MAKE ESCAPE Two Thugs Enter Dr. Gleason's Home and Subdue Inmates With Pistols Piucky Girl Threatens Bandits If They Dare to Harm Her Pet Dog rope th<Vy took from their pockets. jpfel|.TV3r. calling, 4 Oh, what will I do; trhat wil! I do.' but the man did not seem to ,nin.l this. He kept his re volver p<.inte<l at me, and the second man. one with black hair, started up stairs The robber keeping; me quiet with hSs pistol had fair hair. "My brother was attracted \u25a0 in ' the room upstairs by my words, and he <-ame out to investigate. He was just in time to meet the leveled revolver of the dark Jnan as he gained the top landing." With a word of threat and command the second robber forced Doctor Glea j»or>* into tho bedroom and made Mrs. Gl<»ason stand up against the wall be side her husband. He shouteJ down stairs and his accomplice ordered Mips Gleason upstairs also. The three were sraihered in the room and the blonde bandit- set guard over them. Robbers Demand Money "We want money and we need~ it •.-\u25a0-. bad." one of the fellows said. "Xow, .„..." « .jCJ . i«* 'I \u25a0 -.-.\u25a0-*> . Mis* Anita Gl^ason is the house keeper of the household. "You are welcome to all the money we have," she said. "It is in an alli yator bag anJ therrf is about $75 "Where's the bag?" the dark robber a*ked. "I. think it's in the front room, but I have bren paying some bJUs today and now I'm so confused I don't know where it is," Miss Gleason answered. The robber went Into the front room and came back with the news that the bas: was not there. "I'll fret it for you if you'll let me liunt for it," said Miss Gleason. "Come on," the thug said, and the bag: wns found in Miss Gleason's bed room, «nd the contents, except 25 cents, taken. Then the thief returned and rum ma ped Doctor Gleason's pockets, get tins; in the neighborhood of $23. lie •went out of the room and was some 20 minutes and soon he re turned with the j?rip he had brought with him loaded with silver ware and otfcer articles of value. H<* put the grip down and started to take a ring from Mrs. Gleason's finger. "That ring is only an amethyst," Mrs. Gleason said, "and it's not worth anything to you." Argues With Thugs The fellow nodded and turned his attention to Doctor Gleason. "I've just been married," the doctor said, "and T need all my valuables. NV»w if you take these you will be traced and caught because the police, will get the thingrs wherever you cell them. It's the •same with the silver ware. There are Initials on It and we \u25a0ran describe accurately all our effects. The coin can never be traced, and as you cot quite a piece you ought to be satisfied." - After this bit of advice the robbers withdrew to the doorway, th« blonde gruard still keeping his victims cov ered, however, and there held a whis pered consultation. Then "they re- j turned, forced the three to lie on the bed. face downward, tied tfieir hands behind them and tied their feet to- : pether. Then, with a word of warn- I ing, they left, after emptying alj the; silverware from their grip upon the" ha.ll floor. As they were going: down the inner stairway the blonde, who had been talking with the three, and who c"emed much the more tender hearted of the pair, threw back upstairs a watrh, the only thing save money that they were carrying away. "You people have been pretty de rent," he culled upstairs. "Here." I am leaving you this watch.'i The door slammed and the people on the bed began struggling to free them p«>lves. Sister Gnaws* Cord Miss Gleason managed to slide her bands over to brer sister in law, and the latter gnawed at the cord binding tlmn until the knots became untied. T!>*n Miss Gl>»ason freed the other two, and the police were notified over the ptfbn* of the robbery. In all the event lasted some 30 . minutes. • Detectives Bert Wren and Thomas Daly of the central station, with Burke and Richards of the Mission, were de tailed on the case, and when they first heard of it they believed it en April fool joke. . Investigation convinced them, how ever, that there was no Jok« attached to the matter. A bull pup belonging to Miss Anita, and the pride of her heart, figured largely, and completely to his discredit, i;i the affair. He bounded to the door with Us mistress In answer to the rob »>ts ring, and, far from taking offense to th*> manner and the nature of their entry, fawned on them with joy and wagged his tail in an abandon of friendliness. He attached himself to the darker of the two men. the one who rifled the house while his fellow stood guarl. and so lavished his af \u25a0fection on the harassed robber that the latter dragged him upstairs and, despite his yelps. STiut him in a bed room next to that occupied'by the pris oners. At the canine's heartrending cries M!fs Anita lost the fear that had pos sessed her and delivered an ultimatum to thp astounded thier "Don't you dare hurt that dog'" she cried, "or I'll fix you some way." "1 ain'f going to hurt the fool pup" the robber defended himself. Doctor Asks for Car Fare "Say," Doctor Gleason said when the robber 'returned to his fellow, his work of looting ended, Tve got to leave for Stockton tomorrow, and I would like the fare to briny my, wife back, too Why not leave me $5?" The blonde robber, he of the tender heart, reached for his' pocket, as though to grant the desire, but the dark fel low, who throughout the half hour was 1 Only One "Bromo Quinine**. That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for signature of E.W.Grove. Used world over to Care a Cold in One Day. 25c. '\u25a0..\u25a0 • DTBD -, "' ' BOTNTON— In this >Jty. April \u25a01. 1910/ K«th- <-rlno. rtfsrly lx>lnr«*l wif*> nfthrlaf* Charles F..*pnvnt«B. ud- mother of Waltw V.. Charlf* 11.. ;f»r. <>f.irffe \u25a0D. juml Fk»r«*nce E. Boynton *m] Mrs. Charles U. Thompson, >* satire of licUud. Il§»iillil3llli§|i * ' — STAGE FIXTNGS OF TABLEAUX VIVANTS PLACED AT THE ST. FRANCIS HOTEL AND COSTUME REHEARSAL OF DANCES AND POSES IS HLED much the more violent of the two, shook his head. > "You can Jborrow the money," he said; "we can't." When the two turned, and started down the stairs Miss Gleason suddenly thought of a prized possession the rob bers might have taken. . "Did you take my gold bracelet?" she called to them. "Oh, robbers, stop! Did you take my gold bracelet?" "No, we left it for you," the blonde robber called back, c^r- 9 "Thanks'" responded Miss Anita. "That belonged ''to my mother." "You're a good guy." the blonde rob ber said to Doctor Gleason as they were preparing to leave. "Where do you live, and what is your name?" Gleason supplied his#cognomen and his Stockton address, and the fellow put them down in a notebook. "I'd like to meet you when. I'm right," he said. "Sure, come around and see me," Gleason answered, though not, perhaps, with any great amount of enthusiasm. The "blonde robber." as his victims call him. seemed, indeed, to desire to relieve the three of their fears and pain as well as their money. When they threw themselves face downward, on the bed, in obedience to the command, the "blonde robber" asked all if they were comfortable/ "Here," he said to Doctor Gleason, whose legs were dangling over the bed at an uncomfortable angle, "be com fortable." And he hitched the doctor into a more graceful position. Then the work of tying hands and feet began. Victims Tied Up Suspenders torn from trousers all over the house, curtain chains, which are used in place of cords in the Glea son home; kimonos, nightgowns, stock ings, fur boas and other things were used to tie the three victims. One of the curtain chains was us<*d to tie Mrs. Gleason's hands, and she struggled and moaned as' the "brunette robber," he of thei mean disposition, tightened it sharply around her slender wrists. "Too tight, is it?" asked the gallant blonde robber. , "Yes, it cuts Into the flesh," Mrs. Gleason answered, as well as she could with her face buried in the bedclothes. "Here, don't loosen that too much; you'll have them getting away," the brunette burglar cautioned savagely. As the robbers wore handkerchiefs over the lower part of their, faces and one of them* had. on blue goggles it was difficult for their victims to de scribe them in detail with great ac curacy. The descriptions are given, however, |as follows: The brunette — Five feet six inches tall, black hair an.l eyebrows, slender, pointed face,, weight 130 pounds, neat dark sack suit, dark p»ft hat, deep gruff voice and deep set eyes. Age about 25 years. Wore dark blue 'polka dot handkerchief for mask. The blonde — Five feet 7% inches tall, weight 140 pounds, full face, light golden hair, age 28 years, neat brown sack suit, black derby hat. Wore cream" colored silk handkerchief over face and eyea were concealed by blue goggles. '-... "I told. the detectives not to. arrest the nice blonde "burglar if they' found him," MiBS Anita Gleason said, "but to be sure and put the mean brunette one into, prison." : :i v 4 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STAGE CLEVER' COM ED Y Farce Produced for Benefit of ; Library Fund [Special Ditpalch to The Call] RED.WOOD CITY, April I.— The sen ior class of tlie Sequoia union high school presented "The Private Secre-.' tary," a three act farce, at the Alham-' bra theater, tonight. \u25a0;.'.: It was for the beneflt~of the -high school, library. ;. A neat sum was realized. .. .Prof. O. M. Carrlngton. arranged an attractive musical program. The cast in the play was as follows: Mr. Marsland ...........:.. Arthur Kirkpatrick Harry Marsland,' his nephew ...... '.Lisle Winter Mr. Cattf rmole. -i . . - .'". Robert Fox Mrs. Catterraole.'. .. Jlardele Robinson Dooglas Cattcrmole, tbelr nephew....;......; . •\u25a0 '.. . . . ....... . ... . . *. .'.v:V.. . .Clifton Woodhams Robert SpaWlnjr, the private secretary...;.;. :\u25a0:. ...v.... ..........:........ Frank Grlffla Mr. Sydney Gibson, tailor of Bond street..*. .-. . - ..•:.... ..Dudley. Pitcher Mary . ... . .'• ••• • • ....... ... .Jennie B6tto Kuox, a writ. nerrer ............; -IJoyd Thrush Edith Marsland ...Edna Christcnsen Mrs. StPed, Douglas' landlady... ...Vera Gerwln Era Webster ....-."....:.....•-.-•.*. Sophie Kobs Margaret Marsland ......:.... .Margaret Winter Miss Aebford .....:.... ..': /.V.'.i Louise Pitcher Jane .................;.:.-.... .Anna\Kronqu^t MUSIC ', •', ~, ' Piano duet.... ...:.....~. ;...." -...;.*• »'"..... i : Jessie Smith and Carolyn, DosKee.^ Violin solo, "Ttie Son of the 1 Puszta". . . .'T.Bela «\u25a0\u25a0<;. Uichard Darldaon, - -\u0084 Vocal -solo — '- •. - <:\u25a0'\u25a0>';""\u25a0\u25a0 . -, (a):'* The Summer Web*' ? -V. .* .C.-.'.Carrinston 1 ; . Cb), "With Moonlight 8eaming.;:........ . '-.;\u25a0; " /o.r.M. ; Xarrinßton. \u25a0'>-- CHAINGANG .FUGITIVE . CAPTTTRED-^OaVUnd.' t :;April I.— 4«niM : F.\ Moran." •n-bo" : . tw-ip*A \u25a0 from the «*h«in;:anjt <Vtob*rJVnras recaptured tod.ir V h r. KfMH-lal Policeman . Erickjon *t Eighth and THEi S^Nr FRMCISCO^OALI^ SATUKDAY, APREL 2,, 1910; SIX OF THE.SOCIETY;WOMEN WHO WILL DANCE THE "PAVANE" AT THE TABLEAUX VIVANTS. Attorney Brandeis Rebukes Senator Nelson in the Ballinger Hearing Glavis letter which he said had come from the files of the forestrj' service. "But that letter was never sent," commented Todd. "How do you know that?" demanded Brandeis. "Glavis so testified before this com mittee." Chairman Nelson here asked Bran dels if there was anything to show; that the letter had been sent. ./ "There is no direct evidence," replied .the attorney. . "But it is . the^ letter Glavis .testified he never sent," persisted the chairman. "It is the letter which this witness says Glavis testified . he did not ' se"rid," retorted Brandeis. " :; Attorney Vertress" read the Glavis testimony, in which Glavis said he did not send the letter because he heard Commissioner Bennett of the land of fice' was coming: to Seattle, and he could talk it over with him. As Ver trees concluded. Chairman Nelson turned to Brandeis and said: '.'You knew that; why did you con ceal the fact?. Why didn't you^tell the committee?" « \u25a0. ~'- v--.\u25a0v --.\u25a0 \u25a0 Brandeis Rebukes Nelson "Air. Chairman," shouted the attor ney in ' a voice which could be heard far down the corridors, "I object stren uously to the statement that I have attempted to conceal anything. My course has been such before the com mittee that such a statement is abso lutely Improper and ought to be with drawn." • ..•': I Representative Graham" (democrat) — I must move that the chairman be di rected to withdraw : that . remark; /- . . Representative James-r-I second the motion. . ' < - . Chairman Nelson-^I won't with draw it. . : \u25a0 ' Representative Graham — - I ' insist that my motion be put. Representative McCall said he didn't think it necessary, as he "did not think Brandeis had attempted to conceal any thing .or to deceive the "committee.",'. ' James said.it was rec ognized that an attorney should have the widest j latitude - In . cross examina tion and that Brandeis "ought not to be Jerked up.", / -Representative Graham— This is not the first, time the chairman has by in ference reflected upon Brandeis. I>'ln sist that my motion 'be put/ Representative Madisoa_ acted as the peace maker, with- some success. He said h^thought the ', chairman's remark was , made hastily and he did not sym pathize with it. At the same time, he continued, it must be understood I that the chairman; spoke as an individual and did not, represent the opinion of the committee. \u25a0\u25a0\u25a0 Watched by Country "We are standing before the country, in this, inquiry,"; continued Madison, "and"; if anybody \u25a0. is • biased ; it \ii\ being' written by the newspapermen. Every, member's of the;, committee must stand upon; his .record. ;; What the chairman says is bis personal .view, except; when he makes an announcement as the re sult of a vote." Hrandeis. said that. in view^of ,Madi icnor-Dllc ioi \u25a0 ioi Sl|cz3bg BAKER'S CARACAS SWEET i=»=i.i^=b CHOCOLATE The Finest Eating (^ U |iHn^S& A delightful combination of the highest ij*b3m7£^. grade cocoa, pure sugar and vanilla m \u25a0-'\u25a0• nflTO •;:you' do hot find; it at your grbcer'si^ve -will send a r*jH iA At f|| vi 11k package by rriaili prepaid, on receipt of 1 0 cents HI '(4 W stairi P s or^ money. - 111 /ll WALTER BAKER & CO. LTD. - E.tabK.hed 1780 DORCHESTER, MASS. Continued From Page n v son's statement he was willing to al low the record to stand. 1 Senator Fletcher moved that Gra ham's motion be amended to read that the chairman's remark did not reflect the view of the committee. Representative Olmsted moved that the whole matter be laid on the table. 'A rollcall was demanded on this.mo tion, and the motion was adopted by a vote of 6 to 3. • , The ayes were Senators Sutherland and Purcell and Representatives Mc- Call, ' Olmsted. Denby and' •Madison. The noes were - Senator Fletcher and Representatives James and Graham. Boom Pinchot for President ( DENVER, April i:—Copiesof a letter signed by J. J. Tobias, chancellor. of the Chicago law> school, and advocating Gifford Pinchot as a candidate for pres ident of the United States were re ceived in Denver • today. 'The lifter* says in part: " "Do you believe Gifford-* Pinchot would be a good candidate for the presidency in 1912? Will you organize a 'Watch Pinchot Grow' club? If so, send your address." ' \ ARRESTED FOR KEEPING CANDY WORTH DIME Soldiers* Home Matron Accused , V . by Employe SAWTELL.E, April l.— Kirs. Lettie Warner, matron of the dining, hall at the soldier's home; was up for trial to day on a charge that she had misap propriated ai 10 cent s bottle of ; candy. It was charged inthe complaint that John W. Adams intrusted to Mrs. /War ner, as bailee, a number of bottles of candy that were to . have -been distrib uted among the feminine employes at the home Jast Christmas.. In the final distribution . that intended for -Miss Hartley ; was; found to be missing. v « \u25a0.After grieving, over her loss for some time Miss Hartley caused:Mrs..War ner's arrest.' • The case is being bitterly: fought, with a. large number of witnesses for either side. CRUISER MONTANA TO VISIT PACIFIC COAST Makes Trial Trip Before Start ling for Brazil ' '; NORFOLK, Va.,; April 1.-l The ar mored cruiser Montana, having com pleted extensive repairs at the Norfolk navy. yard, put to sea. today for a short cruise s to ; test her -'engines' before pro ceeding, to Braxilian waters to join the . cruiser: .North i Carolina. || From Brazil it -is- expected' the -two vessels will proceed to the Pacific coast The Montana will beratsea until late to morrow. . ;\J •" TWO DIE IN BTHEET DTTEL— Herrin. Z 111.. April I—ln1 — In a' duel In-the ftroet* here earl y , today Special Policeman Robert nilton was killed by Otis Kearney, who died later. .Kearney and a -friend had been arrested, and . the friend resisted.- .' - * .\ - - < Plans Are -Completed for Elaborate Charity Fete— Souvenir Programs to Be Sold The stage fixings for the tableaux vivants of the nights of. April 5 and 6 were put" in place yesterday morning at the St. Francis and from an early hour until nearly 8 o'clock last night the rehearsals for the different dances went on there in costume. Not the least charming of -these is that of the little pages and still smaller court maids who will hail the arrival of Mrs. ftenry ,-T. Scott as Queen Marie Antoinette, : wlth their delightful flower gavotte, in the; combination opening picture of "la Fete > Galante" and "La Fete "d'Amour." ~ \u25a0 - '.. \u25a0 .* Following' them eight of. the living pictures; will be seen ' in succession. Then the curtain will again v rlse on the court scene, with the queen seated on her throne, before whom six Watteau shepherdesses will dance a stately DUTY IS INCREASED BY NEW RULING Passengers From Orient Forced to Pay Tariff on Curiosand Odds and Ends More duty than usual .was collected yesterday from the', passengers from the orient who landed from the steamer Siberia, and most of the money was paid under protest. The reason for the increased collection was- a new rul-' ing of the* treasury department limiting the $100 exemption on dutiable articles purchased abroad to articles bought for the actual personal use of the traveler. In the past the $100 exemption dias been extended to all articles within that amount. Souvenirs of far. lands, presents 'for friends', bric-a-brac and other odds aiul "ends have been admit ted free to the extent of ) $100 oh the traveler's declaration that he had not bought them for purposes of trade.' -A' few days ago' Collector Stratton . re ceived from the ! treasury, department a new,: construction . limiting the exemp tion '-, to articles for actual personal use. : ;\u25a0\u25a0 About" a- dozen ;of the Siberia's pas- sen j^ers will take ' the matter up with .Washington.- POLICE TO STATE NEED^-Oakland, April I.— •A committee of scten has been appointed from -\u25a0' .the police department to consult with the board of free holders that may, be elected to frame a i new charter for . Oakland, \u25a0 relatiTe to ; the . needs *of the. police -departments .They are: Oaptaln of Detecttres Petersen, Captain J. F. Lynch. Sergeant William McClond and Patrol men John' Fahy.' John Sherry, William Brackctt and Thomas Gallagher. . •. \u25a0 pa vane, the, dance of the peacocks, to the music of Reh's "Royal Gavotte." This beautiful dance of Italian origin came into France with the revival of learning and was one of the favorite modes of recreation in the luxurious French court." Soft and Indolent, quick and spritely, with French vivacity and Italian languor combined, no prettier dance than the pavane could be chosen to open the festival, and to please the popular demand it will be given both nights. ;4; 4 "•;:;.- The Watteau shepherdesses of French .night ' Will become the Gainsborough girls of English night, and. with huge picture hats and Appropriate costumes will- pose in "The Mall" for the open ing scene. Those who will take these roles are Mrs. Russell Bogue.. Miss Claire Nichols, Miss Agnes Tillmann, Miss Natalie Hunt. Miss Marian Zeile and Miss Bessie Ashton. The handsome souvenir L programs, which will have copies not only^ of the original pictures, but of the open ing scenes of' both nights and the groups of pretty dancers are being made by Vaughan & Keith and . are nearly completed. They will be sold by a bevy of debutantes In fancy cos tumes the nights of the long talked of tableaux. ' .'\u25a0 , WELLS FARGO NEVADA NATIONAL BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO ISAIAS W. HELI.MAX- ...... President I. W*. HELLMAN JR.. .. .Vice President ••*• I«. I< I 1'MA.V. ........ .Viec President FRANK B. KING.... ..*. .Casnier . GEORGE GRANT. .. .AuUtant Cashier W. 3IcGAVIX. . . 4nslstant Caahler H. L. JACOBS. ....... Assistant Cashier STATEMENT OF CONDITION At Close of Business, March 29, 1910. Loans and Discounts.. .$18,861,653.46 United States Bonds 6,594,086.15 Qther Bonds ...'..... 3,324,740.79 Customers' Liability on Letters of Credit. ..... 1,560,024.22 Bank Premises, Furniture and Fixtures. ...... 2,074,123.79 Money on Hand..... ...$3,776,151.61 :* * Due From Banks. \u25a0; 6,208,450.10 9,9^4,601.71 Redemption Fund With the U. S. Treasurer 300,000.00 $42,699,230.12 ; LIABILITIES Capital v_ ; 6 000,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits- . . . ; ;*. YA *. . 4*999*664*56 Sterling Credits, etc:. . ... ..... .;. .... * r ** * , 6144^1*32 National Bknk Notes . . ..... . . .... ~* ."**.* Mi * ] 5*954*,995.00 Reserved for Taxes . :.......... ### * 18*282.17 Deposits .. . . . . . . . . . . ...... . ** * ">*X /***]]* 24,111*867*07 rCityiand County, of San Francisco-— SS sweiTSfth^ 1 "! Of * the above named Bank, do solamaly belief is true to. the best of my knowledge and V "_ SubWcdbed and B worn to before ,n^^i?t' JS'^f ri«o.r i«0. CoriS^ltS^ IC:in a " d for the City anrtXounty ot ian^fS'co. Customers of This Are Offered Every FacHity Consistent With Priident Banking. New -Accounts Invited. RAISIN DAY PRIZES WILL GO TO BAKERS Fresno Committee Decides to Offer Cups in Several Cities on- the Coast [Special Dispatch to The Cell] FRESNO, April I.— With a larje fore© of employes, the raisin day committee will open headquarters in the Fresno national bank building in this city Monday morning. .^'« *- L/ At the suggestion of James Hors burgh Jr. the committee decided today to expend J 4.000 in advertising raisin day in Philadelphia alone. In addition to this sum. 18,000 will be expended in the campaign throughout the coon- There will be contests in various cities on the coast for bakers. Cups will bo awarded to those who make the best raisin bread, and alt exhibits must be in by April 30. The contest for bakers north of the Tehaehapi in Cali fornia will be carried on in San Fran cisco, while the contest for southern California will be carried on from L.ox - Angeles. A contest will also be held for the bakers in Oregon, "Washington and British Columbia, but headquarters i for this district have not yet been named. The raisin day committee will also hold a postal card day in Fresno, and every Fresnan will be a^ked. to send postcards to all parts of the country to aid the raisin day campaign. This will be done some time before Aprif 30. Fifteen thousands raisin day posters, 500,000 stickers bearing the slogan "eat. raisin bread" and special sta tionery have been ordered, so that with \u25a0 the beginning of the week work maybe started in earnest. POLICE ASKED TO FIND DEAD MAN'S RELATIVES Chief of Pojlce Martin yesterday re ceived a letter from A. E. Brooks, a funeral director of Visalia, requesting: information concerning relatives of Charles Caghill. deceased, who are sup posed to be living in San Francisco. De tective R. A. Curtin was assigned to the case. All efforts to locate a mother or sister of the same name were without results. Caghill was supposed to ifeve been for a time connected in some ca pacity with the theatrical business in, this city. Filtered 'Salt Water \ At IDC ' LURUNE BATHS .the ocean water is filtered before it flows into the tub baths and swimming: pool. TURKISH BATHS AND MASSAOE Bush and Larkin Sts. OPEN EVE N INGS