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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16

WeyIeT and MGceo reported to Be Ia a
O-cfSfrc Combat.

q
- O-efsfrc Combat.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Nov. ia Jack
sonville (Fla.) special says: Cipher dis
patches just received report a fierce battle
in progress in Pinar del Rio. 1t is be-
lieved that Maceo and WeyIer have met.
The reports of firearms have been almost
incessantly heard for several hours.
No details of the engagements are given.
other than the statement that one of the
most decisive engagements fought since
Cuba struck her first blow for freedom is
being waged.
The dispatch adds: Insurgent forces
are we'll located in the hills and are pour
ing hot fire Into the Spanish troops,
which have repeatedly been driven back
i. in attempts to capture the Cuban strong
hold. The insurgents have the advantage
OF position, being at great elevation, but
the Spaniards are making 4 most desper-
ate attack.
FROM advices since, it looks as if several
towns are in flames. The sky is lighted
up by the constant fire of the artillery.
Whether or not Maceo himself is direct
ing the insurgents tactics cannot at this
time be learned. An outcome of the en-
gagement would be impossible to predict.
for at present both sides are fighting as if
they intended to stick at it until the last
man falls. There is no doubt that the
hills of Pinar del Rio will be DYED with
blood before either side claims victory.
The dispatch then describes the tactics
of the Spanish forces as endeayorinp ~
surround each elevation separately in or.
der to gain a ground of vantage, but adds
that the insurgents maneuvers in each
case are believed to have prevented anv
such result.
HAVANA, CUBA, Nov. 15.-Adyjces
reached here to-day to the effect that after
the encounter with the insurgents in The
Rubi Hills, General Weyler continued TO
advance into the hills, moving in the
direction of Sorroa. A scattering fire was
kept up against the Spaniards by rebels
hidden in the hills, and the troops lost
one killed and three wounded. 1t is
stated that Maceo no longer faces the
Spanish forces.
The rebels have again attacked the
town of CoEdado, near Trinidad, and
again used artillery IN their attempt to
capture the place. The garrison repulsed
the insurgents, killing some of the rebel
artilIerymen. Later a force of local guer-
rilIas started in pursuit of the insurgents.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND. Nov. 15.-The
steamer Alaska, belonging to the Guion
line, but with Spanish crew, has left
the Clyde for Spanish port. where she
will embark a numb Der of troops for Cuba.
She is under charter to the Spanish Gov
eminent
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women and children rushed into the
streets to learn what had happened One
mother whose son works in 4 powder fac
tory across the bay was positive that it
was an explosion of those works, and it
was with difficulty that she could be eui-
eted. A man declared it to be shooting
star, for he said he had seen q great blaze
as it struck the earth not far off. Another
thought it belated blast at the stone
quarry in the hills north of the town.
Numerous rumors were afioat. and some
even thought the longtime silent volcano
on Tamalpais was making itself evident
again, for OH Saturday evening mysteri-
Gus light was visible on the highest peak
OF the mountain. 1t was not until day-
light that the real facts of the explosion
were learned.
In an old shed on the grounds of the
Mount Tamalpais Military Academy there
are housed two 3-inch guns. This shed is
situated between the cottages and the
main dormitory and very near each.
Ropes had been attached by mischieyous
youths to the friction primers, so that the
cannons could be discharged from a dis
tance.
Back of the academy and across the
street from it is vacant lot, thickly
wooded, and it was among these trees that
the mischief makers concealed themsel Ives
while pulling the ropes that resulted in
startling the whole community.
The boys of the academy were out onto
the halls Immediately, but order was soon
restored ard Second Master Lewis made a
hasty inspection to ascertain if any of the
students were missing. 1t is still uncer-
tain whether cadets or town boys caused
the commotion.
All the windows in the near cottage and
in the main building nearest the sheds
are shattered and glass fell in showers.
The academy is one OF the most popular,
esteemed institutions of the town and it
is generally believed that the cannonading
was done by the boys on lark, rather
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rorrlnn 70 s,.cceed Mftter.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-It is
understood that ex- Congressman Forman
of Illinois saw the President yesterday
and was formally rendered the position of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue which
Joseph II. Miller resigned on Wednesday
10 accept the vice presidency of the Amerl-
can Trust and Bonding Company OF Balti-
more.
While Mr.. Forman will say nothing
about his intention with respect to the
offer which has been rendered him, it is
understood on authority that should be
reliable that he will accept the proffered
place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
SCORES OF DWELLInGs WRECK ED.
The White Rfrer Log Jam Aboue kcat
said to Have Girea Wav,

TACOMA, WASH, Nov. 16.-A report
received from Kent at midnight stated
that the bridge over White River was
washed away by log jam late in the
evening and that the stream rushed like
a millrace, destroying dozens of farm
buildings in the valley.
This story is denied by the Northern Pa
cific people, who say the bridge is safe and
will be eased tomorrow.
The railroad company has been prepar-
ing all day 10 complete new bridge over
White River on moments notice, in case
the old bridge should give way.
All telegraph wires to Seattle went
down at the time the bridge was said to
have been washed away. Nine wires TO
Seattle are crossed betwesn Meeker and
Orting, and Seattle was at midnight with
out comm unication with the outside
world, as the telegraph wires east and
north are down.
The bridge over the Yakima River at
Cle-Eium was washed out tonight, de-
stroying railroad facilities between here
and Ellensburg.
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HOUSES WAsaED AWAY.
Extensive Damage in Totcas and Farm
ing Communities.

ESfeusive Damage in Totcas and Farm
ing Communities.
TACOMA, WASH, Nov. 15.-The storms
of last week nave done great damage in this
vicinity. Between Tacoma and Seattle all
telegraph wires, except one, are down, and
as that one is in almost constant use by
the Northern Pacific it is almost impossi-
Bile to get complete report of the damage
done.
A man who drove to Tacoma from Kent,
twenty miles from here. on the White
River, said the river was iammed by logs
above the town. The jam threatened the
destruction of the place unless the North
ern Pacific railroad bridge is blown up.
The Northern Pacific officials deny this.
but one trainman admits that the river is
swollen over its banks and is flooding
White River Valley, to the great damage
of hundreds of farms.
Reports from the southern part of the
State are thst CowlitZ River has risen
above the highest water-mark in its his
tory, and that Castle Rock. a town of 500
inhabitants in Cowlitz County, is entirely
covered by water from one to three feet
deep. a strong current has set in there
and many houses are being washed from
their foundations. Chehalis reports the
storm the worst Of the season il that To-
cality. Electric light wires are down.
trees uprooted and fences and small build
ings blown down.
The storm here to-day was the worst
since last winter. Early this afternoon a
heavy snowstorm set in and by 10 O. clock
four inches fell, two remaining on the
ground.
The Puyallup River. which is the out
let of all the creeks and small streams of
this region, has risen two feet to-day, and
where it was a calm, sluggish stream be-
fore it is now raging torrent. A rise of
| two or three feet more and the water will
be over the farms and cause great damage.
There were no trains between Tacoma
and Seattle to-day, and overland trains
from Spokane to Portland are running
slowly, with no discontinuances as vet.
In Mason County several hundred feet of
filling on the new Shelton and South
western railway was washed away. 1t
will cost fully $4,000 10 repair this.
Later reports confirm the statement that
further danger from the swelling of White
River is threatened, and also say that the
Stuck and Black rivers are rising rapidly,
and the farmers are in great fear.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Los ANGELES CRUSADE.
Police WiH Attempt to Drive Omt Chi
Tcsc Lotteries.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. Nov. 15.-On
Monday the police will inaugurate cru
sade against the Chinese lotteries here.
The gam es have been run openly for some
months past and attempts to stop them
by arresting Chinese agents failed. Finally
Chief Glass detailed officers TO warn all
prope rty owners who leased quarters for
these lottery games that they, too, would
be he Id responsible. This work has occu-
pied several weeks. during which but few
arrests of Chinese agents were made, the
latter having become wary.
The sections infested by the games is
within radius of four blocks from the po-
lice station. Beginning tomorrow the
police will arrest all owners of property
where the games are conducted. They
will be fined heavily. If this fails to stop
the games an attempt will be made to
reach the players. Two Chinese CON-
panies have lost several thousand dollars
within the past two days and been forced
out OF business.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
NEWS OF SAN JOSE.
WIne-Makers VIII Attempt to Maintain
Uniform Rates-Heay Fruit
Sbinmenfc

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 15.-At a meet
ing Of the members of the Winemakers
Corporation in this city yesterday after
noon it decided as the sense of the meet
ing that the winemakers of this county
will not be satisfied with less than 20 cents
a gallon for 1886 wines. There was much
dissatisfaction expressed at the course OF
certain members of the corporation who
have been underselling to the trade, and
the opinion was expressed that at the
meeting TO be held in San francisco
Wednesday an effort will be made to expel
those members proven guilty of this
charge
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
"Chnrcoal,, Captured.

WINNIPEG. MANITOBA, Nov. 15.-
"Charcoal," the Alberta Indian murderer,
who has taken Jour lives and whom the
police had orders to shoot on sight, was
captured on the Blood reserve yesterday.
The trail was we'll kept after he murd cred
Policeman Wilde and he was followed to
his brothers. lodge on the reserve. His
brother Immediately disarmed him and
sent word to the nearest police detach-
ment. Charcoal made repeated at
tempts to take his own life by sta4bbing
himself with an awl. He bled proIusely,
but still lives.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16

prettily decorated and around the sides
will be arranged booths where young
ladies' dressed in the national costumes OF
the various countries will sell refresh
ments and fancy work. Each evening the
entertainment will open with a march OF
the different characters, followed by a
literary and musical programme, after
which dancing will be indulged in.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Plans for TIE Buib Sho,c.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 15.--The Santa
Clara County Floral Society has decided to
hold its bulb show not later than March
Is next. At the meeting of the society
yesterday about 25C0 choice bulbs were
distributed among the members for culti-
vation for the exhibit. The list includes
Dutch hyacinths, Roman hyacinths, mar
cissus, ranunculuses. parrot tulips, free
sias, tulips and bleeding heart bulbs. Be-
sides these there will be violets, primroses,
polyanthus and roses available for exhibi-
ton purposes at that time.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
San Geronimo Accident.

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Nov. ia dis
astrous accident occurred yesterday after
noon near San Geronimo. seven miles
from here, to John Nelson, proprietor of
the hotel at Olema. He was driving to
his home from this place when his car
rage was run into by another vehicle and
he was thrown to the ground, breaking
one or more of his ribs. He was in such a
helpless condition that he was unable to
move. }. Calvin Dickson, an owner of a
large dairy near San Geronimo, went to
his relief and conveyed him to Olema.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
MORMONISM GROWING.
Large Increase OF the Faith of Brigham
Young in California

Largo Increase OF the Faith OF Bricham
Young in California.
Last night Elder II. S. Tanner delivered
his fare well address 20 the California Mis-
sion of the Church of Jesus Christ at 9O9lS
M arket street. Elder Tanner will return
to Utah and his place here will be filed
by Ephraim Nye of Ogden, Utah.
The subject of Mr.. Tanners address was
Review of Mormonism.'' He showed
what struggle with difficulties they had
in getting their church started here just
twentv-seven months ago they had but
one place of meeting in the State and only
six or eight people in attendance. Now
they have missions in several cities and a
corps of thirty elders to take charge oil
them.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Topics for the Farmers.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 15.-Great inter
est is being manifested by farmers and
orchardists in the Farmers Institute which
will be held at the Courthouse in this city
on Saturday, November %. The commit.
tee of San Jose Grange has selected the
following subjects for discussion: How
to Raise LARGE Fruit, Fertilizers in Cali
fornia," "Phylloxera and Resistant
Vines, ," 1.-THE Agricultural College and Its
Relation to Farming Interests" "Olive
Culture and Science and Hygiene in the
Household"
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Death of a Petniun.n Ya,ernu

PETALUMA, CAL, Nov. 15.-Harry
Pimm, for fifteen years Chief of the
Petaluma Volunteer Fire Department and
Captain of the Petalumn Home Guards
during the Civil War period, died
yesterday morning. He was one of the
best known residents of Sonoma County.
He was promoter and organizer of the
Sonoma, Napa and Marin Firemen's As
sociation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Plen for a Loe .Anneles Asana.in.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 15.-At-
tempts are being made to secure a new
trial for Chew Wing Cow, convicted of
the murder of Wong Chez. Miss G. Till
man, a witness at the previous trial,
makes affidavit that her testimony was
incorrect on account of her being sick.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Students Hsu Entersnin.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Nov. 15.-The students
of the University of the Pacific are making
arrangements for an entertainment to be
given Wednesday evening for the benefit
of the football team. A committee con-
sis.ing of P. r. Mines, Miss Belle Con-
yers. Miss Edith Van Anda, a. Hart and
r. Pettis has charge of the affair. On
Thanksgiving day the university boys
will play the Santa Cruz High School
eleven a: the latter place.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
IMPRISONED At UKIAH.
Murder Suspects Dodge aud Wifc ar
Placed In Separate Cells.

Placed In Separate Cells.
UKIAH. CAL, Nov. 15.-Deputy Sheriff
Martin Hart Of Westport and Austin A.
Lord Of Fort Bragg arrived here to-day,
having in charge John Dodge and his wife,
Ida Dodge, charged with the murder OF
Rancher J. A. II. Mudgett of Usal. The
pris oners were placed in separate cells in
the County prison.
District Attorney George A. Sturtevant
returned from Usal to-day. He claims to
have sufficient evidence to convict both
defendants, and the chain of circum-
stantial proof is being more closely woven
each day. Detectives are now securing
the country near the scene of crime for
further proofs of the guilt of Dodge and
his wife. Dodge, although only 10 years
of age, has bad reputation in the vicinity
of Usal. His wife is uncommonly intelli-
gent for haifbreed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16

from Saltillo, Mex, saws that John F. Nc
Ewets. an Englishman, while on his way
from Escalon station TO Sierra Mojada
last Thursday was attacked by bandits
and killed. He was then robbed OF $4,000,
which he was taking TO Sierra Mojada 10
be used in paying off miners. The assas-
sination has caused much excitement.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Smith Promoted at Mana.

NAPA, CAL, Nov. ia meeting OF
the Napa State Asylum trustees was held
yesterday for the election of successor
10 DR.. Bowles. DR.. d. Smith was unani-
mousiy elected. The vacancy created by
the promotion of DR.. Smith will be filled
at the next meeting of the board.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Addressed Young Men.

Rev. J. p. Dixon, pastor of Fourth Congre-
gational Church, delivered the address before
the Young Mems Christian Association yester-
day afternoon. He spoke on retribution that
follows unrighteous acts and declared that q
mans sins viii sooner or later overtake him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
"mnrkn and "Rnnnao Arrir..

CHICAGO, ILL. Nov. 1.-Two large
untamed eagles arrived over the Chicago
and Northwestern road to-day billed to
Canton, Ohio. The birds were captured
in North DAKOTA and some admirer of
Major Mckinley forwarded them as q
present to the President-elect. One eagle
is tagged mark" and the other Hanna. ="
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
That Famous Ferris Wheel.

CHICAGO. ILL, Nov 15-The famous
Ferris Wheel is in the hands of receiver.
This morning Judge horton appointed
Andrew Onderdonk TO take charge of the
assets, under bond of $4,000. The COM
pany was nine months in arrears on the
interest due on tho mortgage bonds of
100000 and is totally insolvent.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Killed bu a Cable Car.

CHICAGO, ILL, Nov. 15.-Ex-Lieu-
tenant G. z. Bowers of the navy was run
over and instantly killed by ca ble-car at
Wells street and Chicago avenue to-day.
Mr.. Bowers was a Mexican by birth, and
retired from the navy several years ago.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Bids for Rig Gum Foroiuos.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 15.-Bids
opened at the Navy D partment to-day
foSiourteen sets of forgirgs for a 13-inch
rlhe ana one set for 12-inch gun. The
bethlehem and Midva!e companies sub
mitted bids, each Offering TO furnish the
iorglngs at 2S.3 cents per pound.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
SAN RAFAEL'S SCARE.
Mischievous Boys Awaken Citizens From
Their Sium6ers BY Discbarg-
ina Two Cun1oBs.

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, Nov. 15-The en-
tire town was aroused at 2:30 o'clock this
morning by two sharp explosions. occur
ring almost at the same instant. Wild ex-
citement followed, and half-clad men,
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
An,nestu Is Defeated.

PARIS, FRANCE, Nov. Is An amnesty
motion was submitted in the Chamber OF
Deputies to-day by NJ. de Zeanta, who de-
manded urgency for the resolutions. The
demand was defeated by e vote of 375 to 80
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Duchess of Decax,a Dead.

LONDON, Eng, Nov. 15.-The Morning
Post has dispatch from Paris announc-
ing the death OF the Duchess Decazsa, for
merly Isabella Blanche Singer, daughter
of the late Merritt Singer of New York
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
conaagrn.ion Near Kent.

SEATTLE, WASH. Nov. 15.-The coun-
try home known as Liberty Hall owned
bv A. 7. Van Devanter near Kent, this
county, was burned this afternoon, to-
gether with its contents. The loss is Sl0,-
0e0. The property was partially insured.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
K.rn.e.x af na,ions.

SAN JOSE. CAL. Nov. 15.-The Cath
olic Ladies Aid Society will hold kirmess
of nations at Turn Verein Hall from
december Z to IL. The hall will be
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
B,ttton-Imnorters Fn,I.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Nov. 15-Wolff &
Co., Importers of braids, buttons, etc.,
made an assignment to-day. The liza.
bilities are $4,000 and the assets nomill-
ally the same.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
Plight of a Los .angeies Maiden.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. 15.-Miss II.
c. Condit attended a theater last night
and while laughing at the antics Of a trick
burro disiocated her jaw. She went to the
Receiving Hospital, where she danced a
Jig with doctor when he put the jaw into
nIacp
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16

Heatherley escaped from Jail at San ia
cinto. Heatherley has been in Lower
California IN the meantime, but returned
on Monday. When recaptured he had
one spurious dollar in his pocket and
twelve others unfinished in a roll of
blankets.
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FnfIrre of BnuE.

QUINCY, ILL, Nov. 15.-The La Harpe
Bank of La Ha-pe, H., failed Saturday.
The liabilities and assets cannot be ascer-
tanned, as the officers refuse to give them
ont
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16
A General Assisnmemt.

DENISON, TEX, Nov. 15.-The Leeper
Hardware Company has made general
assignment. Liabilities $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16

Coumierfeiter Captured at Oceanssde.E -
SAN DIEGO. CAL, Nov. 15.-W. H.
Heatherley, charged at San Jacinto with
counterfeiting, was arrested at Oceanside
yesterday by Constable Meyers on a de-
scription furnished last September when
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-16

ho6bed and Slain by Bandits.
81. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. ia special
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Are You Weak :?


6S2 Market ST., opposite Palace Hotel, San Fran
cisco. Cal Office hours-S A.. N. to . p. NJ. even
ings, TO $3.50: sundays, 10 10 l. Los Angeles
ONCE 204 South Broadway. Portland, Or, 255
Washington st.
NoTE-Make No Mistake In the Number, 63s
Market Street.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-23
Special TO the Ladies.

Mr.. F. o Morgan, who Is always anx-
ious to accommodate the ladies, has secur.
ed the services of Miss Belle Carter, n pro-
fessional MilliDer of Baltimore city, and
she now has charge of the Millinery Store
in Leonardtown. heretofore in charge OF
Miss Carter comes
direct from the largest Millinery establish
ment south of New York, that of Messrs.
Armstrong. Gator s. Co., Baltimore, Md.
and she has for the past few years been the
leading lady of one of the most fashionable
Millinery stores in Baltimore city. She
bought and brought with ner large and
we'll selected stock of Ladies' Hats and
Trimmings, Ladies' Dress Goods and eve
rything in the Millinery line, and ladies
who wish the very latest styles will do well
to call on her. We have had the pleasure
of meeting Miss Carter and found her one
of the most pleasant ladies we have ever
met.-Adv'
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-23
Written for the Beao0n.l
TIE 81. MARY,s SEMINARY

On the Sc Naryfs River near Brone's wharf.
Stands q prison house Of brick and stose:
About whose beautiful grounds
The prisoners delight to roam.
iis not often. yet they may be seen
On that sacred seventh day,
Marching steadily onward
To yon chapel DER the way.
Aa.er. win woeful looks and heavy hearts.
And feet that dare not lag and wait.
fhey mount the steps, with one last wlanc.
AT the ehurch-yard gate.
But within those majestic walls
Iney, not like convicts, wait their DOOM.
Altnough jailers stern and bold
Preside in every room.
nc shortest term Is three years.
Three years of DURANGO vile:
but every time six months roll round
TIE prisoners have a trial.
IN June. the month OF flowers and birds
"hen they forsake that grand old place.
Then, will their memory delight tn dveu
where they sought and won the race.
On, hasten, thou glad vacation time.
Thou bringest with thee unknown lows.
Excursions, picnics, rides and walks
And jolly times with the boys.
FISHING POINT Joux w,rv
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-23
Laura Jean Libbsy's Story in the New
York Ledger.

Laura Jean Libbey, the most popular
writer of stories for women of the present
day, has an interesting and beautiful girls
story, entitled "Ionie, the Pride of the
MILL" in the Neso York Ledger of March
2Sth. The heroine is charming factory
girl placed in inharmonious and trying stu
atoms, where her virtue aud loyalty and
beauty win the heart of the noble young
son Of the hard-hearted proprietor of the
great factory where she is employed. In
terrible catastrophe he saves her life. All
affords 10 keep them apart, including vii.
famous rival, are shown up in the story,
and the perilous experience Of the young
maiden armed only with love, truth and
beauty, are fully portrayed. 1t is a story
sull ofheart experiences which will interest
every young woman who NAV be fated at
some time to find herself IN q similar stu
aticn 70 Ionic Get the Nee York Ledger
and read this story