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NATIONAL RELIC MAY BE SEEN HERE IN APRIL Million Club Asks Philadelphia for Loan of Liberty Bell for Celebration Symbol of independence Declaration Wanted for "Three Years After" Festivities Press of Quaker City Supports Proposal and Other Aid Is Invoked That the Liberty Bell, that concrete reminder of the slogan of our forefathers, in whose venerable bosom still lingers the deep note proclaimed the nations birth, will be brought for the first time to the Pacific coast Is almost assured. The Million club of San Francisco lias joined with Seattle and Portland In the request to the mayor and council of Philadelphia for Uicir permission to bring the bell to this great empire by the western ocean so that Die precious heirloom be seen and the spirit which it symbolizes absorbed Los Angeles. San Diego. Sacramento and other cities will be asked to join 3n the request for the bell, and the Million club of San Francisco has written to the mayor and supprvisors of this city, well as the civic and commercial bodies, urging them to do all In their power to bring the bell here. The aid of California's representatives in congress will also invoked, and every other possible means will be employed to obtain the loan of the historic relic GUARD OF HOXOK AS ESCORT When the permission is secured a of honor will be sent to Philadelphia to escort the bell in a special train across continent, and wherfjer It stays In Its triumphal progress tens of thousands of children will cover it with flowers and sing patriotic teongs in commemoration of its If It is possible to get the bell here by April 18 there will be new inspiration for the celebration of the "Three Years After" day.

The people will be imbued with fresh courage by the minder of the spirit which filled their fathers when the bell pealed out over the state house in Philadelphia and proclaimed the signing of the declaration of independence. The Million club has written to the board of education asking that the school children be given Instruction in I the history of the bell and its as a national relic. Its presence fhere will Inspire these children with patriotism and. will be- an event in their lives never to be forgotten. PRESS SIPPOnTS PROPOSAL.

The press of Philadelphia has expressed itself as strongly In favor of allowing the bell to come here. The North American, in an editorial, ppeaks as follows of the triumphal progress of the relic across the continent: "We can conceive of no more Inspiring lesson In patriotism than would be provided by that jealously guarded Journey of the bell across the continent. Past the prairies where no white man had faced the Indians when its Slast peal had sounded; past the splendid fertile states that once were 'the great American desert'; over the Rockies, then unknown, and over the Sierras, which only the Spanish adventurers had seen, let the bell travel, guarded in honor, to the lands for which our fathers once were ready to fight the strongest power on earth over a disputed degree of latitude. "Let those new generations of strong Americans see for once the thing which to them is but a name. Among tens of thousands a reverence will be inspired and a sentiment inculcated more deep" than we of the east can conceive." "The fostering of that spirit is a need of the nation now.

Purely eenti-' CLUB A SKS FOR LIBERTY BELL San Francisco, 9. His Honor the Mayor of. Philadelphia: San Francisco, rehabilitated, joins her sister cities, Portland and. Seattle, in requesting that the Liberty Bell be sent to us, so that Columbia's rising. generation may.

see this historic relic, which epitomizes our freedom. May we count on; your, consent? CLUB, OF SAN FRANCISCO. The Liberty Bell that proclaimed nation's birth. mental as the results would be, the whole country would find "ultimate profit in the sending of the liberty bell to those Pacific cities." REQUEST SEXT TO PHILADELPHIA. Douglas S.

Watson, chairman of the executive board of the Million club, which body was asked by Portland and Seattle to Join In their request to the mayor Philadelphia, yesterday sent the following telegram: "His the Mayor, Philadelphia: "San Francisco, rehabilitated," Joins her sister cities Portland and Seattle in requesting that the liberty bell be sent to us, bo that Columbia's rising generation may see this historic relic which epitomizes our freedom. May we count on your consent? "Million Club of San Francisco." Letters will be addressed to the mayors and city councils of Los Angeles. San Diego and Sacramento, asking them to pass resolutions to be forwarded to Philadelphia. Other cities will also be asked to Join In the request for the bell. LETTER TO CO3IMERCIAL.

BODIES The' following letter was addressed to the presidents of the various commercial bodies by the Million club: "Dear Sir: Mr. R. W. Hoyt, president of the Portland rose festival, has requested us to use our influence with the mayor and city council of Philadelphia to the end that the liberty bell, the grandest historic relic this country owns, be brought to the Pacific coast. "The Million club is communicating with Senators Perkins and Flint, asking them to write personally to the mayor- of VWe are also asking Congressmen Kahn and Hayes to do the same.

We on your active and hearty co-operation In this matter. It would be a great thing for the Pacific coast if the dear old liberty bell could be brought here. Our children ought, to see it. "Will you request the mayor and city councllmen' of Philadelphia, on behalf of the chamber of commerce, to send the bell to us?" Objections May Prevail PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.

The efforts of the Million club of San Francisco to have the liberty bell taken to the Paclflo coast to become a feature In the various celebrations may not be successful. rr. uli aa XT 171? A XTITSOO HA fITTKT) A 4 1SJTT AT? 1 0 I QOQ The old- bell has been taken to at least four expositions and to other celebrations outside this city in the last 25 years, and every time it was brought back a movement '-was started to prevent the historic bell from again leaving Philadelphia. Notwithstanding this agitation, city councils, which have the power to authorize the bell being taken from' the city, have nearly always granted the request, as councils do not like to place the city In: a position of being'discourteous or. indifferent to the success of exposition or celebration.

Requests have already been made here to have the bell go to "thei northwest, but nothing official has been done. One of the reasons against taking the bell west Is because of the great distance to be traveled and the danger of the bell breaking. The old relic is In a glass case on the ground floor of Independence hall and is under constant guard day and night. MILLERS START CAMPAIG.Y CHICAGO, Jan. 9.

secret campaign has been decided upon by the Millers' national federation in an effort to procure a withdrawal of the order of the department of agriculture against the bleaching of flour. A special. committee here is presenting, a protest to Secretary Wilson, who will be asked to appoint a board of experts to investigate the process. RECLUSE HEIRESS WIIL ENTER COURT Mrs. Sarah Millionairess, Sues Contractor E.

W. McLellan" Woman Whose Pastime -Is Building Fantastical Homes Is Stanch Spiritualist CITY, Jan. 9. Sarah L. Winchester, heiress to the vast wealth Winchester arms company, has at last decided to' throw her cloak of mystery aside.

Mrs. Winchester has stavted an action through her attorneys against E. W. McClellan of Burlingame, the contractor, for the purpose of securing 98 acres of land now- held by McClellan and other defendants near Burlingame. The complaint alleges that the defend-, ants' lease expired on the first of the year, but claims that they still hold possession of the property in question and refuse to.gi\'e it.up.

Mrs. Winchester, further avers in; her complaint that' the property was damaged by the, removal of a quantity of gravel' from the land and by, the custom of allowing a herd of cows to graze upon it. She asks for rent amounting to $33 and damages in the sum of $900. The present contention 7" has arisen over, a large tract of what was marsh land near tho polo of Francis J. the Burlingame clubman, and which was bought by Winchester a number of years ago with the idea' of erecting the finest country home in the west.

An immense concrete seawall was constructed to keep out the encroaching tides of the bay, the man whois now being sued by Mrs. Winchester carrying out the work. Throughout the entire tract of land a costly system of canals with proper floodgates was constructed through which the Winchester private fleet of launches and yachts were to wend their way. An avowed spiritualist, Mrs. Winchester soon became tired of her costjy toy and after constructing a boat ho uho and erecting a huge mountain of earth upon which the mansion to be erected where it could overlook the entire canal system the estate and the bay, work was stopped.

-San Mateo. Fair Oaks and San Jose then came to. know of Mrs." Winchester, although her existence was skeptically regarded, so seldom was Mrs. Winchester seen. Through all I the years that she has been a resident of California, Mrs.

Winchester has retained her property acquiring mania, being' on -the verge of completing 5 elaborate cottages or fantastical palaces. Jose has known her 'longest, where; Mrs. Winchester remains today gecluded In her mansion! on the Los Gatos road, surrounded by trusty oriental servants, the grounds being further guarded by a pack of bloodhounds. Believing that if she ever completes; the construction of Hhe home In which 1 she lives her death', will shortly follow, -the lonely heiress to found her" sole pleasure during last seven In directing the efforts -of 'workmen who are called upon to" construct one month what they destroy the next. DOXXKLL TO BE RETURNED SACIUMENTO, i Jan.

The requisi tion of the Ohio authorities for the return of S. San Bernardino, who is under Indictment on ten charges of forgery and two 'Of embezzlement, was granted today by Governor Gillett. ENCORES FORBIDDEN FOR OPERA SINGERS Custom of Presenting Flowers During Intermission May Be Barred Metropolitan Management in New York Announces New Rule; for Patrons i NEW; 9. No encores are to be 1 permitted at the Metropolitan opera house hereafter, according to an announcemehtmade by. one of the man-; agers.

is also suggested that the custom of; handing flowers to the singers during; the intermission, fs to be'forbidden. This may be 'followed by a rule." prohibiting' the of flowers if to singers altogether while they "are in 'the opera, The ban on encores, is; a- result -of the occurrences "of. night; -when Signor was applauded so long and persistently i that the performance was seriously; interrupted. Contralto ''May to Jail NEW YORK, top of Oscars Hammerstein's financial trouble in Philadelphia comes 'additional difficulties'here through a dispute among Hammerstein's grand opera singers and the IJnited customs authorities. It is asserted -by customs officers that several; of the singers! have to pay.

duty on imported costumes, and that drastic taken unless the money- is paid at'once. Theamount due is said to be in the neighborhood of $2,000. but as costumes are in 'the' possession of 'the singers they maintain tljat neither will they "pay give 'them -up. 'This stand has been taken in spite of urging onr.the part, of Hammerstein that the duty be paid. Mme.

Doria, one of principal decided she would go to jail rather than piy.7 "I 'consider it an outrage," said Mine. Doria. "I have worn all my costumes, and after' they, had passed the custom house and into amy possession I got for $350. I told' the Inspector only yesterday that I would. go to jail rather than pay such an unjust tax.

He gave me until today to pay and told me that If I did' not pay then he would take me to the' Tombs. But I will never pay." CHURCH TO TEACH MENTAL SCIENCE Rev. Johnston Myers Explains Objects' of peutic Class Knowledge Will Be Valuable Aid to Parents in ing Children CHICAGO, Jan. Rev. Johnston Myers has given an explanation of the objects of the psycho-theraputlcs class which he Is forming his church.

is an 'educational enterprise for the scientific investigation. of mind he says. "We propose to cover this whole field of mental science Its philosphical. psychological, historical, medical and religious aspects. The object is to bring Into the homes the results of best science, the soundest'learning and the most recent Investigations on this subject.

The time is near 'when the power, to heal the sick, -as well as to cast out devils, may be the test by which the usefulness of the church may be Mental and spiritual laws are just as Immutable as those of the physical realm- Every one should understand these laws and teach them and place in. the hands'" of. the people the knowledge with which to heal and cleanse themselves in the name of Christ. "This knowledge will Tte an invaluable aid to parents in bringing up their children: it will help the well people to keep -well and the sick people to get well, and. it, will help the businessman to succeed in his business." Several well known, and physicians will give the class instructions.

The first meeting will be held next Monday. France produces the most wine In the world, 1,710,900,000 gallons a year. 19 O-JDAY we are moving our 916 Market Street store to 943 Kearny Street, junction of Montgomery Aye. Our other Store at 710 Market Street, opposite Third Street, caft ac- commodate our Market Street patrons until our big new store in the Phelan Building is ready. The Owl Drug Go.

710 Market Street, 943 Kearny Street, Junction of Montgomery Aye. butter oc Van IN 16th Mission Sts. Reduced from 25 arid 50 to Reduction to Stimulate the Second Week of Our fireat January Sale Ladies' and man to- wear street and dress suits, that have WzMmW I been selling up to night for Twenty-five I and Twenty-nine Dollars and Fifty Cents, Pi I now Tpduced to Thirteen Dollars and These suits are the latest models. ftlrl They are suitable for spring wear. Navy, ssilh -hlacli, gray and brown broadcloths, fancy li iWr- Large Sizes.

this offering are a complete: illjiuw 1) ll line of large sizes in most ilStnwm Ladies' Waists' Reduced Ml $2.25 Flannelette Tailored Waists, now $1.35 now. -UJfin tifflmH 1 i Albatross and White Alpaca Waists now 1 $1.45 Uptown A (Dalcland- or CJJ. VVIIU Woshl at Bills' at llth The, Big -Stope--Market at 4th Humphreys' Seventy-Seven breaks up Colds and HEAD Xook out for the Grip; fore- armed is forewarned at this time hard, -stubborn Cold is apt to; run' Grip; head off the Cold with "Seventy-seven," Dr. famous Specific. All druggists sell, most druggists rec- ommend 77." 25c.

Humphreys' Homco. Medicine cor. William and streete. New York. 1 OUR.

ANNUAL I MONEY RAISING SALE I gjf Notwithstanding the stormy weather, ourfe store Avas crowded every day during the past Don't fail to take advantage of the great sale.g£ Same positively ends Saturday at 10 p. m. Below are only a few of the specials. Our entire stock reduced from 25 to 50 per cent. ig Mirror.

nen and silver- vfy dressers st deboards 'and," JT greatly re- bu fr ts great Jy Hi duced. reduced. Ia88iV A US CAQK Youths' iron bed. In- Iron Bed all the clcding 3 ft. latest colorings, double and wide.

ft. long. Just the thing CS? Sl dUC i TlllT 111 Re duce5 lld 1 4 ye 9 Our entire line of iron line of children's beds and cribs and brass beds greatly reduced, greatly reduced. CC OK Genuine all silk floss Mat- Upholstered In the jSN 99iWW treas, with the best tick- 9wXW very best velour; alt QvJ 4 weighs over '2B all sizes, steel tempered springs. Reduced rfjf, ygt Guaranteed to be pure silk, fioss.

from $10.00. Our entire line of Our entire line of mattresses greatly davenports and couches great- reduced. ly 1 3fe ci qc qK 1i33 fjlf S5 95 A' Reduced from Solid Oak Extension Table, 3 50 Our. enor- extends large enough to seat mous line com )jff £JO. twelve persons comfortably.

VS. 1 Rich golden finish. Reduced fort and fancy dkr from $10. Our entire line of rockers greatly Saf fFw extension tables re- 1 Induced. reduced.

mm iii i i ii (, ii C9'lo lst wed cot. very handy and back. Re- liyJT to have around the -house duced, from VvW for an extra. bed. mattress required $2.75.

All for this special Reduced from chairs 111 ySr 'Wk Others ranging -in prices, from up. ly reduced. Jj DEPARTMENT i COIJ.VTHV. ORDERS CAIIKFULLY PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO Kp wide 'Art. Carpet reduced from 50c to per yd.

Matting, reduced fxom 65c per yd. to Brussels Carpet reduced- rom.l 1.00 per yd. to Brussels Carpet reduced from j1.25 peryd. 75e. Alii.

wool -Velvet Carpet reduced' from $1.50 per yd. to OOe. Best Axmlnster; Carpet reduceti from sl.6s per yd. vSI 9x9 Rugsjreduced from $4.30 Aft Rugs i reduced from to f3J3S. 1 9x12 Art Rugs to Ta est from $15.00 to 9xl2 "Axminster.Rugs, $30.00.

to 910.75. per yd. to 450. reduced $2.50 to per ealr. fSj Arabian Net: Door centers, redjiced from f1.25 Reduction In entire llnr of Curtains, Conrh etc ni Reduction In our cutlrp linr of Carpets, and Beauty and Bad Breath Cannot liv Tncrlhrr Matter How a Woman May Try to Them.

It does not matter how, beautiful a woman may he, If she Is attlicted with bad breath she will be shunned anil pitied by men and even women will studiously avoid her. If any woman doubts thi3 statement let her make a point of asking? a friend in whom she may confide, a man friend, or relative. If he be honest he will tell her that foul breath from the mouth of a woman will drive- men from her more rapidly than any other personal afflic- tion. Foul breath arouse? In man disgust and where this quality is brought Into play no amount of self-denial or rea- soning can overcome the natural repujr- nance which comes to man when ho la in company with such a woman. What is true of bad breath in woman is not true in so great a degree in men.

Women are looked upon as the incar- nation of sweetness, breeding, virtue and refinement. Foul breath will sick- en a man so that he cannot feel for such a woman a companionship neces- sary to make him desire to be in her company. There- is absolutely no occasion for bad breath In either men or women. Charcoal. the strongest absorbent when taken into the stomach, will prevent this repugnant tendency or affliction.

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges sold In tremendous quantities all over America and Canada. They cure and have cured all forms of bad breath. A single box will convince you of this fact. One should eat some of these lozenges after each meal and upon re- tiring. You might eat fifty of them without They are not medicine, but pure willow charcoal mixed with sweet honey to make them palatable and compressed into a lozenge to pre- their peculiar and lasting strength.

The next time you wish to go Into company and don't want your foul breath to humiliate you. eat several of Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges and your breath will be pure and sweet. Every druggist carries them, price 25 cents, or send us your name and ad- dress and we will send you a trial package by mail free. Address F. A.

iStuart 200 Stuart Marshall. Mich. WEEKLY CALL, $1 PER YEAR.