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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-01
HOME WEDDING
 AT BELVBDERB
CindereIIaS Hold TheirFirSt
 Dance of the Season.

At noon yesterday at the charming home of the brides mother, Mrs. H. M. Cook, Belvedere, Miss Ethel Cook and Stirling Postly of New York were mar ried. Under snowy wedding bell, fash toned of fluffy white chrysanthemums, the young couple stood while the Rev. Father Prendergast, V. G., pronounced the solemn binding words. The bride was attended by Miss Anita Smythe, who of ficiated as maid of honor. H. Cook, brother of the bride, was best man, and H. E. Highton, the brides uncle, gave her into the keeping of the lucky young New Yorker.
 The bride looked extremely lovely in her exquisite bridal robe of cream white satin, trimmed with magnificent old lace. A veil and orange blossoms com pleted the elaborate costume. Miss Smythe wore pretty imported gown of pink satin and white lace. Mrs. Cook, mother of the bride, was attired in cerise silk with a black lace overdress embroidered in tiny rosebuds. e The bridal presents were extremely pretty and comprised much magnificent silver. the gift of the parents of the groom.
 MT. and Mrs. Postly, after brief south Orient.
 The popular and exclusive Cinderellas, one Of the dancing classes organized last winter, held their first assembly this sea- son last evening at Native Sons Hall. Wreaths and garlands of ferns were used as most effective decoration. The pat ronesses of the Cinderellas, under whose direction the dance was held, were: Mrs. Charles Page, Mrs. E. E. Eyre, Mrs Charles de Guigne, Mrs. Gordon Bland ing, Mrs. Percy Moore, Mrs Robert F. Coleman, Mrs. A. P. Head, Mrs. Charles Josselyn, Mrs. Austin c. Tubbs, Mrs Jo- seph A. Donohoe and Mrs. e. A. Baldwin.
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WILL TEAR DOWN THE GATE.

Mayor Phelan has taken up the cudge for those who are trying to close Bacon place, and with 1t he proposes to beat down the big iron gate that was built across the alley to hide the iniquity within To this end he yesterday ad- dressed the following letter to Superin. tendent of Streets Ambrose:
 November 30, 1898.
 Hon. ". F. Ambrose, Superintendent of Streets-Dear Sir: My attention has been called to the fact that Bacon place, off Plne street, between Kearny and Dupont IS onstructed by a gateway, which has been erected without proper authority. An effort IS being made by interested parties to rid the neighborhood and this street in parti- cular of tenants using the same for un- lawful purposes. They claim that the re- moVal or the gates will facilitate the ac- complishment of their object, and that while this street remains in its present con- dition 1t forms a nucleus for vice and en- dangers the success of the movement. Fur thermore. they express the fear that the ground already gained will be lost by con- ntving at the unlawful occupancy of Bacon place. As 1t Is the policy of the city Go purify this neighborhood for which the Supervisors have already made an appro- priation for public park there is every good reason why you should act promptly in this matter. I therefore direct you to forthwith remove the said gates and open the street for traffic. Yours respectfully
 JAMES D. PHELAN Mayor.
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sr,ao+ob,e families who lived on Pine street. near Dupont, were forced 10 eaa so cate on account of the presence ol 'A0'o women" answered the Wllnsss, ;s oo-
 Are you aware that prostltulion D e ing on in Bacon place chadburne who was representing the prosecuttiioi' H. strenuously objected to the qeI I Turning to Ach, ne dCCuSeu A
 ing all about IL. ,l,, Ach rather excitedly declared that the aia5s' atad 'i' women was wholly unwarranteo'
 ..1Tbis is the most villainous presecu- ton I ever heard of he thundered out er," eXcitedly retorted Shaupulhe' All we want is fair deal. ,,..,
 q am here to protect the property own CTS of Bacon place, replied Acn, %llh considerable bitterness. Personaliy l uo not know that the evil exists in the alley. I have seen officers enter the alley and with Jane Doe warrants arrest number of inmates In several cases unfortunate women were booked on three charges or vaerancy. Of course when the matter was called to the attention of the Judge who issued the warrants they were
 The opposing counsel declared that Ach knew that the evil was existing in Bacon place.
 ''The assertion that he does not know of its existence is ridiculous,' he remarked. 'As Police Commissioners 1t is your duty to suppress the evil. You know that vice is rampant in this city. and it falls to you to eradicate it. Every officer of the law knows that the women of Bacon place are of immoral character The alley is barri- caded, SO that the women may continue to Haunt their shame. It is disgrace 10 the legal profession to see an attorney like MT. Ach lend his voice in trying to prevent us from driving out these shame less women. Ach knows that immorahty exists in Bacon place, and he dare not deny it.'
 Do you know that prostitution exists in Bacon place?' inquired President To- bin.
 ''Yes, and you know it, too.' sarcastic ally replied Shadburne, "and it is your duty to suppress it.
 Tobin explained that he knew it from hearsay, but had no personal knowledge of it.
 Chief Lees, who up to this time had re- mained silent, took a hand in the discus sion. After throwing bouquets at himself for closing Quincy and St. Marys streets he proceeded to closely question Shad- burne. evidently for the purpose of find ing out whether or not he was considered of more importance than Secretary Kane.
 Firing of his questions President Tobin adjourned the farcical investigation, after ordering the attorney to file written statements of their respective conten- tions.
 Last evening Secretary Kane of the So-
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THEY KNOW NOT
 ANY VICE IN
 BACON PLACE The Matter Before the Police Tribunal. REV. FATHER OTIS OPINION DECLARES THAT THE INvES- TIGATIoN WAS A FARCE. Mayor Phelan Instructs the Superin- tendent of Streets to Remove
 the Massive Iron
REV. FATHER OTIS OPINION
DECLARES THAT THE INVES-
 TIGATIoN WAS A FARCE.

This investigation is a farce. It would seem that Chief Lees and the other Commissioners are determined not to lend us any assistance in clos ing Bacon place.
 Fortunately, however, we have the right to appeal to the Supervisors, and with them we are satisfied to rest our case. Mayor Phelan, who is in sympathy with the movement, has instructed the Superintendent of Streets to tear down the massive iron gate leading to the alley, which vir- tually means that the women inmates must seek other quarters. Despite the apparent opposition of the police we confidently expect to see the dis reputable inmates driven out in the next few days.-Interview with Rev. Father Otis at the conclusion of the investigation before the Police Com missioners. :
 The application of Father Otis and oth- CTS to have Bacon place declared a nui- sance was the subject of discussion be- fore the Police Commissioner last night.
 Father Otis was the first witness called. He told of the disgraceful conduct of the women inmates of the alley and their determined attempt to Haunt their shame unmindful of the presence of the police. Attorney Ach who has been employed to resist the attempt to close the street, oc- rasio nally interrupted the reverend gen. tleman by asking him if he knew that the inmates were of immoral character. Be- coming exasperated, Father Otis testify asked if the investigation was to be a farce
 T demand my rights" he remarked, looking at President Tobin. All we want is to he heard on the subject"
 Commissioner Alvord replied that he was in favor of hearing both sides.
 "Let the witness finish his statement" he remarked. 'I am anxious to hear all the facts"
 The reverend gentleman proceeded to tell of the immortality of the women who infest the alley, when he was again in- terrupted by Ach.
 Have you made 3. personal investiga- ton to find out whether or not these women are immoral?" he asked.
 "I have not" replied the witness, 'but from what L have. learned they are so- cial outcasts"
 Any other reason why they should be driven away from the street?' blandly inquiredj the attorney.
 T am personally aware that three re-
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DEATH OF A VETERAN
 OF MEXICO'S WARS.

~ ATTAIN A. DE LA TORRE SR., who
 for more than twenty-seven years was commander of the Mexican
 military company, the Juarez Guard of this city, died in San Rafael on Tuesday, November %, after a long ill., ness Captain de la Torre was grad uate of the National Military Academy or Mexico, and was an officer in the army of Mexico for many years. He saw service in the field during the French invasion of Mexico in 1862.
 He came to San Francisco in 1867 ana he has resided here ever since. In MI he organized the Juarez Guard ln thls city and was captain of the organlza- tion for twenty seven years. lie nas always been a prominent leader or the Mexican colony of this city, ana was well known in National Guard and other military circles here.
 The body was brought to this city from San Rafael yesterday, and IL IS now lying at the funeral parlors or J. S- Godeau, 305 Montgomery avenue. cap tain de la Torre was the father or A, oe la Torre Jr, who for some years mas taken an active interest in the pontlcs
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NASH TURNER
 0N IORS|DA
 MADE \ HIT Landed the Berkeley Handicap Cleverly. MT. M'GREGOR RAN UNPLACED LAMAR GIVEN A RACE AT THE
 STARI.
MT. M'GREGOR RAN UNPLACED
LAMAR GIVEN A RACE AT THE
 STARI.
Favorites Were All Beaten-Barney Schreiber's Colors Prominent. Major Cook Won at Odds
 of 15 to l.

Nash Turner, one of thes latest inn portations in the riding limo from the Eastern country, may make some bad fumbles in the saddle, but he furnished a ride yesterday that will offset two or three miscues The Texas bay sat astride "Daggie" Smiths mare Torsida, carrying 12S pounds, in the Berkeley high weight handicap, and the major portion of the crowd figured her out of it. In the ring she was a to 1 choice, the favorite being Mt. McGregor II. The latter led into the stretch, where he was passed by Schreib- er's Good Hope. By a bit of perseverance Turner gradually slipped Torsida into sec ond place, and then going at Pullman with a rush, beat Good Hope a head on the post. It was neat piece of horse manship, and was well appreciated by the crowd The favorite was unable to crowd inside the money, the short end of the coin falling to Rio Chico.
 The track was very heavy, and form was at discount, all five favorites going down to defeat. Ferguson, too, was in wretched form the majority of his starts being very ragged.
 In the last race of the day, the start made gift of the purse to Zamar. backed all around the ring by Purser, Charley Quinn and Coleman. "Skeets" Martin beat the gate half dozen lengths, and then barely downed Pat Morrissey, the favorite, half a length. The others had no chance.
 Barney Schreiber's colt Jerry Hunt took the opening scramble for two-year-olds. Going to the post a to l chance, he led all the way, winning cleverIy from Tib- uron, 30 to l shot. Reina de Cuba, the favorite, was third.
 Tn the sprint next decided over the futurity course, Major Cook, A l5 to shot, with Devin in the saddle, led from start to finish, beating the favorite, Sweet Will liam, two lengths. Ricardo.i a rank out slider, snatched the show from Lady Bri- tannic The latter ran very much as if her rider didn't like her chances. She was piloted by 1. Powell.
 Barney Schreibers colors were again carried to the front in the mile selling event. this time by Imperious. with J. Ward up. The Morello gelding easily out footed the even money favorite, Step about through the stretch, winning easily by eight lengths. Prince BlaZes secured the show.
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A Native Born Felon.

An Len was dischargefa from the peni- tentiary at San Quentin several weeks ago. having completed term of im- prisonment for homicide. He was rear rested under section of the exclusion act, which provides that natives of China imprisoned in this country for fel- ony must be deported. He alleged that he was a native of California, and there fore was not affected by the exclusion act He speaks excellent English, and for that reason the services of an inter- preter at his examination yesterday be- fore United States Commissioner Hea- ing produced several Chinese witnesses to prove that he was an American by birth, Judge Heacock announced that he would recommend dismissal of the pro- ceedingS
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CLOSING OF BACON PLACE.

When the cases of the women arrested in Bacon place were called in Judge Con- lan's court yesterday morning 1t was ex- pected that Attorney Ach would make his motion for a change of venue, but he was silent on the subject.
 The Judge expressed the opinion that the officers were exceeding their duty by rearresting the women on a second offense before the first one of similar character had been tried and decided. He instructed his clerk to mark the secondary crimes charged against the defendants dismissed.
 Attorney Ach then asked the Judge to rule that the defendants need not come to court every day, but only when summoned for trial. He contended that under the law people charged with crimes could be arraigned in court without being in at tendance. The Judge so ordered, and the cases were continued till Monday.
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Suit on a Whaler,s Lav.

Frank Guttner, John Slater, Thomas c. Lord and Theodore Birnbaum filed a libel suit in the United States District Court yesterday against the Pacific Steam Whaling Company to recover $53S4 5O the alleged value of the cargo of the steam whaler Navarch which cargo, they alleged, was unlawfully and for cibly seized by the defendants and trans- ferred from the Navarch to the New port in the Arctic Ocean.
 The cargo was the Hay in which the plaintiffs were interested, and was re- moved from the Navarch on October g., 1SS7
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Confession of a Millionaire.

A millionaire confessed the secret of his sue cess in two words-hard work. He said he put in the best part of his life in gaining dol lars and losing health, and he put ting in the other half In spending dollars to get back health Nothing equals Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for restoring health to the overtired body and brain. It gets at the start ing point-the stomach-and overcomes ner- vousness, sleeplessness dyspepsia and in- digestion
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Mark Hopkins Institute of Art.

Last opportunity to see the Alexander Harrison exhibition. Last concert of the season this Thursday evening, when the great barytone, Signor Antonio O. Vargas, will sing. The exhibition will close Sun- day afternoon
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The Pilot of the MayflOwer.

By Hezekiah Butterworth. author of
 True to His Home,'' Tn the Boy
 hood of Lincoln," "The Zigzag
 Books" etc. Illustrated by H. Win
 throp Peirce and others. 12mo.
 Cloth, $1 30.
 Mir. Butterworth pictures the scenes preced- ing the sailing of the Pilgrims and attending the voyage, and he describes the early days at Plymouth. All this Is done in a story whose thread is maintained consistently throughout. He has dramatized, as 1t were, one of the most ness of his characterizations brings the scenes actually before his readers.
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Selections for To-Day.

First Race-Lothian, Polka, Almoner. Second Race-Fig Leaf, Defender, Soscol. Third Race-Midlove, Limewater. Anchored. Fourth Race-Sweet William, Obsidian, Mo ringa.
 Fifth Race-Hugh Penny. Bonnie lone. Lost Girl.
 Sixth Race-Lord Marmion. Yankee Doodle. Midlight
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ciety for the Suppression of Vice. visited Bacon place with thirty-two warrants, and arrested P. c. Clapp and three women, who were released on bail of $259
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J. E. Lynch and Armand Gillet, ex-con- victs, were yesterday held to answer be- fore the Superior Court by Judge Mogan on a charge of robbery-Lynch in s2000 bonds and Gillet in 5000. October IA they knocked down and robbed Frank Mones on Montgomery avenue, between Pacific and Jackson streets, for which they were arrested by Policeman Cavanaugh.
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ADVERTISEMENT D. APPLETON & CO., NEW BOOKS. 4 PIcTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR
 WITH SPAIN. Cannon and Camera.
ADVERTISEMENTS.

Sea and Land Battles of the Spanish
 American War in Cuba, Camp Life.
 and the Return of the Soldiers. De-
 scribed and illustrated by J. C..
 Hemment. With over one hundred
 full-page pictures taken by the
 Author, and an index. Large 12mo.
 Cloth, $2.
 Mir: Hemment is probably the first photo grapher who has obtained at close range a complete series of pictures illustrating a war from its inception to its close. He was on the wreck of the Maine while the Commission was sitting. He saw the volunteers called into service. and visited Camp Black and Chicka- mauga. He was at Tampa and with Admiral Sampson's squadron, and he was at Santiago from the beginning to the surrender. Mr. Hemment was under fire with the regulars and Rough Riders at El Caney. San Juan and else where, and he shared in the dramatic scenes preceding the equalization. He witnessed the bombardments of Santiago and Cervera's S fleet destroyed. Later MT. Hemment was present at Camp Wkon and the return of the regulars and Rough Riders and the Sew enty first Regiment.
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No one will use fountain pen after try ing a "Koh-I-Noor" copying pencil.
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Track Notes.

For the first time since his return from the East Spencer was seen in the saddle. He had the mount on O'Fleta in the sec ond event, and was unplaced.
 Bookmaker Hugh Jones received a tele- gram from home yesterday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his father. Johnny Coleman lost over $500 on the opening event and quit more than s4000 winner on the day.
 William Murrys horses will be sold at Occidental Horse Exchange tomorrow night.
 Earl Islington was played for a killing, but little Simpson couldn't manage him in the heavy going.
 To-Day's Entries.
 First Race-Five furlongs; wo-year-oids; selling
 2sG Simi ........... .10s 167 Correct ....... 105 243 Crossmolina ...i05 (2S0) Polka ......... .105 Q95)Lothian .105 267 Almoner ........1 10S 21s Dunpraise ......10S
 Second Race-Six furlongs; three -year-olds
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I.urline Salt Water Baths,
Held for Robbery.

Bush and Larkin sts. Swimming, Russian, hot and cold tub baths. Saltwater direct from ocean
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RACINGl RACINGl RACINGl
 -a116Ss

Winter Meeting 1sss-ss, beginning MONDAY. Nov 2s to SATURDAY. Dec. 10. inclusive.
 OAKLAND RACE TRACK. Racing Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs day, Friday and Saturday. Rain or shine.
 FIVE OR MORE RACES EACH DAY.
 Races Start at 215 p. m, Sharp. Ferryboats leave San Francisco at 12 m. and 12:30 l. f:30, 2, 2:3e and D. m. connecting with trains stopping at the entrance to the Track Buy your ferry tickets to Shell Mound Returning-Trains leave the Track at 4:15 and 4:l5 D. m. and immediately after last race.
 TIiOS. H. WILLIAMS .R. President. R. B. MILRoY. Secretary.
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LADIES' WAISTS.

At $7.5O. LADIES' HANDSOME SILK AND SATIN WAISTS, lined throughout back and front, finished with cluster of fine tucking. regular price s10.0O and $1200, will be placed on special sale at s7.50.
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Time, 1:04ia Winner. B. Schreiber's b. C. by Servit Second and third driving.
 Hunt of the going all the way. Nora Ives W post and could not do his mount just
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Second Race-six furlongs; three-year-olds
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OOE SECOND RACE-Futurty (170 feet less than ZSOs year-ods and upward; purse. S350.
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2S4 FIRST RAcnFive furonss; twoyear-olds s''
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nOz FOURTH RAcE-six furlongs all a the Be ZOes purse. $500
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Time 1:44A Winner, B. Schrebers b. by Morell easily Second and third driving.
 Stable was not very sweet on favorite; Flandes c e,,it Razes was ridden get the show. Colone
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To-Day's Entries.

First Race-Five furlongs two-year-oids;
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Two Pointed Questions answered.

What is the use OF making better ar.
ticle than your competitor if you cannot
get better price for it?
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the better,
so that while our profits may be smaller
on single sale they will be much greater
in the aggregate.
How can you get he public to know
that yonr make is the best?
Ii both articles are brought promi-
nently before the public both are certain
to be tried and the public will very quick
ly pass Judgment on them and use
only the better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are certain
to return to the one remedy that they
know TO be reliable, and for coughs,
colds and Group there is nothing equal to
Chamberlains Cough Remedy. For sale
by all local druggists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
HANNAH.

From The Hannah Moon:-
Ed. Hannah and family OF Rush Lake
will move to the city for the winter.
BoRS-On Wednesday, December 14th
1898, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Spiker OIL
Cypress township, son.
A wedding party who once lived at
Rock Lake return from Langdon today
The lady's name is McClelen-but the
groom wouldn't register
Donald MCLAUGHLIN and son Jas. OF
Harvey township drove through town
and stopped at Henry McLeans's place
last night. They were on their way to
Crystal City, from where Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN
will take the train for Ontario.
Last week young farmer named
Reid lost his way on the prairie while re-
turning from aneighbor's houseat night
DE wandered across the Manitoba line
and spent the night in straw stack. be-
ing found in the morning in dazed
condition.
Geo. Gimby the well known Daniels
Iar'ne1-!atc OF Manitoba-came across
the international boundary Wednesday
and left his team with Farmer A. Adams.
living one-half mile north of this CITY.
Yesterday some Dakota people saw the
team and attached it for past due bills
that could not well be collected in Mani
toba-owing to the severe climate.
Alpheus Adams, one OF the early set
tiers OF this section. met with q serious
accident while threshiDg on one of the
Thompson farms. southeast OF Hannah
on Tuesday morning OF last week. 1t
was early in the morning and the cold
presumably caused the chopped straw
and grain that is carried over" TO clog
N the augcr just back OF the "sboe.' md
mat forces the 'tniings' into the elevo.
tor. In nn attempt to clenr the aurer
ADAMS init was caught by broken
hhhse that forced his left hand over tho
anger aud between it and it's casipc.