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THE BAKERSFIELD CAL1F0HNIAN NO GOWNS Turned Down in Pan's, man Threatens to Raise 'Diplrtmatic Question. Til PARIS, t'Nav. Paris dress-, ukefs' syndicate has blacklisted two' American customers ot German ori: gin, one of them a man naniedKurz- man, reputed to have been commissioned" 5 to tftiy gowns for Mrs. Nbrman Gait ia to be the brtde df Prest- LjJent Wilson, according to Gustav TeVy's newspaper THe 'newspaper aver Kurzmdivn'has to raise a diplomatic Question' Because of 'the modiste's refusal to accept orders from him. declares, however, that each ifeduse- Worn lie ordered -gowns, Offered ''to Supply them Hvlth its i compliments to Mrs.

Gait without hav- 1 them pass through the hands of intermediary. tfurzmann's Threats. "Paul Feftret, pVesident of the' imakers' syndicate, is absent from Pa- 'His' confidential secretary, however, confirmed the statement that Kurzmann has threatened to raise a diplomatic question over the declination'- of Hie modistes to fill orders for '-go'w'ns whlqli are Intended" for'Mrs. Gait. ou ma ec are that no members 6ui; syndicate will deliver gowns to Jvurzmann, or through Kursimann or, Germah said the secrejfary.

"Atthe same time each or every member of the syndicate would proVd 'to be honored -with a Com-'emission to -make a gown for 1 President; fiancee and would be most; yiiappy ifpermitted to present it with' Us compliments." 'Due de la Paix and 6ther leading -rhoiisea to state whether or -they have orders for the presi i dent's fiancee. Some of them say, hqwever, that. they have had orders KuMmann, which they -are un- to fill consequence of the de cision of the syndicate. All express regret that such an incident has come ilp and state they hope it will cause annoyance to Presideht Wilson. They are endeavoring to dispose of the matter without too much publicity but declare that they cannot overturn 4he "decision of their'representative body.

Kurzmann's Statements. A Paris dispatch early this "month said Charles Kuramann-of New: York wag there to select gowns ding of President and Mrs. Gait. He was quoted as spying that while it "would be indlsci 'st to talk about" clothes ordered by the Wilson family before- obtaining permission trptn the White he 'felt that "Washington can look forward to a brilliant social season after the wedding." Making Preparations For Big Movie Ball Anne S. Kenealy, Novelist, Book Declared to Contain Libel on Fashionable London Dressmaker.

I'D, llrSS a. "My lord, 1 told yon were trying; a for' her life; have taken enough poison to kill five people," was tlie dramatic exclamation' made tlie.Well known novelist, Miss Anne Sley Kenealy, as she threw upon the Boor a bottle, tha contents of which slie had'just swallowed on hearing tlv; court' pronounce judgment against lifer. Miss Kenealy immediately collapsed and was carried unc6nscious to the emergency ward of the courthouse. Miss ICeneflly's suit, which. has been before the court for some days, was a claim for damages against tlie wholesale book distributing firm for alleged false and malicious statements defamatory of her book.

The defendants refused to circulate the book as they alleged it contained a libel on a fashionable West End. dressmaker whose premises were described as a gambling den. Miss Kenealy averred that the action of tlte defendants deprived her of livelihood, as publishers now refuse to accept her book. Miss Kenealy and her sister, Arabella, are daughters of the lata Edward V. H.

Kenealy, who, in was the leading counsel for the claimant in the notorious Tichborne. trial. Miss Kenealy recovered consciousness this afternoon and was said to be out of danger. Gilroy, Harry Scrlbner and Vic Hughes, -the 'committee appointed to arrange for the Stage Employees. Local 315 Movie ball on December 'Joseph's church tomorrow morning at Father Reaney, Who Beat Sharkey, Dead NEW YORK, Nov.

Rev Father William Henry Ironsides Rean ey, chaplain of the United States navy with the rank of captain, who died here last night was often called the father of boxing In the United States navy. He also introduced other athletic sports among he sailors The story is told that h.s once defeated Tom Sharkey, the sailor pugilist, when Sharkey's conduct at service on board ship displeased the chaplain. Father Reaney spent the greater part of his more than twenty'years'of service at sea ana was chaplain of Admiral'Dewey's flagship, the Olympia in the battle of Manila Bay. His body "will be taken to Detroit for "burial. Old Resident of This City Passes Away Barney -Zllliriger, a resident'Of Bakersfield for oyer twenty years- and for nearly that time an employe of the Southern Pacific, died early this morning at his honfe at 823 Kentucky street.

He was 78 years of age. When in the employ of the railroad he worked at the local shops. The deceased leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. E. Moore and Mrs.

Susan O. Price of this city. The funeral services will be held at St. are hard at work and have already figured out some very original "stunts" for the evening's entertainment. "Such numbers as the "Charlie Chap- lfn Walk," the "Mary Picfcford Shuf- IJte" and other original dances have 9 o'clock.

The deceased was a native of Germany, but had been a resident of this country since his youth. He resided in the East formerly and was present at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. After M. A. C.

Comes a Healthy Appetite i of thestomach, of tlie bow els, bf the throat, or the middle ear; af'Uie liver, of-the nose, will sooner or.later give you a formal introduction jjs'his friend and uB- $rbaker, if you don't sever your cmaintance with this treacherous mon- COLD QUICK I he a cold 1 today may be aldagigerous case of catarrh tomorrow JtjSyeu ddn't lake Smith Ca- taVJh Remedy to healthify the diseased surfaces and stimulate a natural and Will Not Disclose Woman 's Name. "The country, the governpr and the state me that I disclose the name of that pure woman' over whom 1 was shot. It is only public Curiosity that wants to know that. As evidence that I respect tile namw of that woman, that 1 respect her honor and that of her husband, 1 re-i fuse to disclose her name. I freely give my life rather than do this and clear myself at her expense.

"What does; my life amount to have many friends, but no near relatives who will mourn my untimely death. There is no one to care what becomes of me aside from tlie friends' who have fought so hard to clear me. "And right now while this splendid opportunity presents itself I take advantage of it to bid them all good- by; to'yon, all my friends-spread from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific const, to you who have sung my songs, who have fought with me to advance the cause dearest to your hearts and mine, I bid a fond farewell. Farewell to you all. Vindication Coming.

"Closing, I wish to say to the world that the day Of my vindication is coming and may Cfod grant that it be not far distant. It will always comes to an innocent this time too late to save mo." His breakfast which was placed before him about 6:45 o'clock, remained untasted and, in fact, unnoticed, as lie was then in the midst of his nervous outburst. Hillstrom's body was claimed by Ed Rowan, secretary of the local Industrial Workers of the World organization, who intimated that it would be sent to Wyoming for burial, as requested by Hillstrom in a telegram to W. D. Haywood yesterday.

Affidavits Urged. Telegrams from O. N. Hilton of Denver, one of Hillstrom's attorneys, asserting that William Busk'y of Seattle had made an affidavit that he was with Hillstrom the night J. G.

Morrison was murdered and that Hillstrom was innocent, were received by Governor Spry and other officers of the state and county early tills morning. The sheriff was requested to postpone the execution until this statement had been investigated. Warden Arthur Pratt of the prison then asked Hillstrom if he knew Busky and Hillstrom answered that he did not. 'The sheriff was then directed to proceed with the No Friends Present. None of Hillstrom's I.

W. W. friends were present. The law provides that not. more than five friends of a condemned man may be present if their presence be requested by him.

Hillstrom declared last night that he did not wish any of his friends to see the execution and a committee of the I. W. W. was accordingly denied admission to the prison. sua The elegant, classic jewelry stock of Wickersham Co- is tiow being sold at auction.

Owing to the failing health of Mr. Wickersham the Wickersham Co. will retire from the jewelry business. 9 ucnon 7:00 p. Reserved £01Latiies of Jewelry Nothing is sale includes the finest Diamonds, rare and precious Stones of all kinds, Watches, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Sheffield Silver, Hand Painted China, Cut Glass, at the mercy of the bidder.

Never has such an opportunity been offered our community to buy at Public Auction from a stock so exclusive and backed up by the oldest and most reliable Jewelry House in the city. James L. of New York City are conducting this sale. They sell large stocks of known worth and reliability andliavc a national reputation for handling the largest and most exclusive sales. Sale Continues Daily Until ENTIRE STOCK IS SOLD.

Every sdld uft 1 our. Personal Guarantee. Chairs reserved for ladies:" WICKERSHAM COMPANY grams to Governor Spry of asking a stay of TT-it i i ii i x- execution for Hillstrom, received the Hillstrom declined an offer of stimu- te i gr a from 'the President lants from the prison doctor yester- last day saying he had never used stimu-, was an of any kind but would like a te i gram and wish most sincerely it PB B1Ve were in my power to d0 something, to mm. but unhappily there is nothing I can He sent several farewell telegrams do The matter es entirely beyond a fn 00 ot them adArese- my juri3diction and power. I liave 6 hD, ay od secretary-treas; interested ih the case but er Indust al Workers of the.

anl balke 0 all 1 World, Chicago, said: 1 "It is a hundred miles from here to Wyoming. Could you arrange to have my body hauled to the state line to be buried? Don't want to be found dead in the state of Utah." "Organize," He Urged. Another telegram to Haywood read: "Good-bye, Bill. I will die like a Come Home Before Message L. E.

Doane of San Francisco, a well known oil man with Kern county in- true-blue rebel. Don't waste any time! terests received the- following tele- gram yesterday from J. B. Neeland, a (thorough elimination ot poisonous Smith Brothers' Catarrh Remedy has ifVcomTngr good -byeT OIK- lbrigtieen known as the biily mto. for dear hav 2 lived ke a reD el and in I A' message to Elizabeth Gurleyi Plynn, New York, read: "Composed new song last week with music dedicated to the dove of peace.

catarrh that attacks this dreadful ailment directly and through a scientific principle. S. B. Catarrh Remedy cleans out the impurities responsible for catarrhal symptoms and alleviates all suffering. I shall die like a rebel." PRESIDENT WILSON EXPRESSES REGRET.

BOSTON, Nov. J. Ettor. pcnoral organizer of the Imliist'rial Workers of the World, last night wirf. 1 President Wilson'pledging himself to Dollar the bottle.

-Advertisement. SMITH BROS. Manufacturers, This positive internal remedy sells, ob ain from John Hillstrom, who at Progressive drug stores for One ftenten0e of death Utah, "the true story of his whereabouts, at the tine of the murder if the execution of Hillstrom were delayed." Ettor said he was prepared to go to Utah immediately to fulfill his pledge. Miss Helen Keller, who sent tele- personal friend, and also.an oil man: San Francisco, Nov. 18.

IJ. E. Doane, Southern Hotel, Bakersfield. see by Chronicle this morning 'on account of your activities the gov- e.rnment has sent navy to take possession of seventy sections of oil land If necessary will send army also. sake come home before annihilated.

J. M. NEELAND. NOTICE. Having sold tlie stock of goods and the fixtures tn my store at Reward, tii Cr, I).

Christian, 1 hereby Rive notice that from and after tills date I will not be responsible for any indebtedness incurred in connection with suld- stove. Dated, at Upward, November 13, J. H. CRAFTS. To Discuss Y.

M. C. A. Here This Evening President Lata of the Y. M.

C. A. Promotion Association has called a meeting of those interested in the movement tonight at the Redlick store which time a representative of tlie state association is expected to be present and discuss the proposition of a Y. M. C.

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Lt- C. ROSS 1521 Wholesale Family Liquars 19th Street Telephone 147 'i, i liii MM i i iw i Ml Ui i gTiTr.i. i i. i 1 1 Citizens and Taxpayers of Bakersfield and Kern County A Mass Meeting of Vital Importance to You will be held at tlie Hall at 8 o'Clock Tonight The existence of your, county's principal industry, its great oil producing enterprise, is with virtual by the nayal department of the federal government. Realization of the plans of the Secretary of the Navy means tremendous loss to every line of business in Bakersfield and Kern County.

fit means the loss of many thousands of dollars to the county every year in tax revenues. ii -it reduced revenues to every merchant in Bakersfield. It means a clog upon the commercial and social development of this city and county. Oil Industry Association is a voluntary association of merchants, bankers, mechanics, laboring men, producers and consumers of oil, gas and oil products It was organized to help the people of Kern County enroll all the people of California in a fight for the preservation of the oil industry. Judge Milton T.

Farmer, Geo. E. Whitaker, C. A. Barlow, Fred Hall and others will speak Go to the Armory Hall Tonight and Help the Oil Industry Association to Help You and Your State.