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The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
BELATED CLERK
HELD Up BY AN
ARMED FOOTPAD
Forced to Surrender
His Valuables.
TALL" MAN AT WORK AGAIN
a DARING ROBBERY OPPOSITE
HAMILTON SQUARE.
His Description Tallies With That of
the Crook Wko Has Been ope-
rating in the Mis-
sion.
TALL" MAN AT WORK AGAIN
a DARING ROBBERY OPPOSITE
HAMILTON SQUARE.

The police are searching for a footpad
who held up a man named Reynolds at
Geary and Scott streets yesterday morn
ing and robbed him of a gold watch and
chain and a small amount OF money. Rey-
nolds, who is a clerk in wholesale house
on Sansome street, was on his way home
and when passing Hamilton Square he
was suddenly confronted by a tall man.
whose face was partially concealed by a
brown slouch hat. Pointing d pistol at
Reynolds head the robber ordered him
to throw up his hands under the penalty
OF being riddled with bullets REYNOLDS
quickly obeyed and the footpad proceed
ed 10 help himself 10 his Valuables and
money.
While the robber was in the act Of
searching mis- victim a hack driver named
Partridge. who was driving along Scott
street, saw him in the act, and he at once
drove to the OFarrell Street Station.
where he reported the robbery 10 the Off
Ger in charge. Sergeant Donovan hap
pened 10 be in the station. and summon
ing TWO OF his men he quickly repaired To
the scene. The robber had disappeared
but Reynolds was found short distance
away gasping for breath and bemoaning
his loss. He describes the robber as be-
ing about six feet tall. rather shabbilv
dressed and wearing a small dark mus
tache. Reynolds thinks he will be able to
identify the fellow II the police succeed
IN arresting him.
A short time afterward the same foot
pad held up another man near Steiner
street, but becoming alarmed he did not
attempt 10 rob him.
The police are satisfied that the robber
Is the same man who has been operating
in the Mission. His description fits that
of the highwayman who held up two be-
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
National Guard BIouSeS De-
VeIOp Another Scandal.
PettibOne'S Agent Hints That Money Was
Used to Deprive Him Of Work for
Which He Was Lowest Bidder.

''LAtchheld & Co. who have the con-
tract FOR the caps. are home industry peo-
plet says the representative OF Petlbone
& Co. GO and ask them II their caps are
made on this coast; go and ask them II
they are not being manufactured now In
a New York sweatshop."
Captain Nerney thinks that he has been
woetully mistreated by the majority Of
the uniform board. He says that hts bid
for blouses was Ssiz cents a blouse less
than that OF the firm which Is. IN favor
and he figures that for three or four
thousand blouses the difference would be
considerable.
going 70 make a change in the uniform
board. but l certainly believe that he
ought to-" said Captain Nerney last night
soon after his arrival on board the
Marion. fresh from an FL Campo clam
bake. There is room for lots OF improve
ment In the personnel OF the board, and
/ sincerely hope that Gage will name
some new men who at least have common
sense and who Will not openly try TO
spend as much OF the States money as
they know how Petubone's bid for
blouses is nearly two thousand dollars
less than shat Of the firm that two of the
uniform board are breaking their necks
70 favor. General Dickinson has acted
like gentleman throughout the whole
proceedings.
Now. when members OF a board that
is awarding a contract for State supplies
stands out 10 give II 10 the highest bid
der we cannot help but suspicion that
some substantial influence is being
brought 10 bear. The favored firm can
spend $500 to get the job and still make
a big profit. or course l am not in po-
siuon TO say that this amount is being
expended or that IL is being divided among
two members Of the uniform board. but /
know a few things that I am not telling
and the people can draw their own con-
clusions.
Il have no use for Major Geisting. He
does not even know how 10 act like a
gentleman. He is all swelled up with his
own Importance. Brass buttons. gilt braid
and a tin sword have made him so
naughty that an ordinary gentleman can
not approach him. II has been "A mystery
20 me that Colonel Cutler. who has the
reputation Of being good fellow. stands
In with the side-whiskered major
This whole affair has given a black
eve 10 the National Guard. and IL will
take u long time 10 recover. From the
way things look now II will be months be-
fore the Guardsmen viii have blouses.
Their trousers and caps will soon be
ready for them. but think of the show
they viii make with regulation trousers
and caps and a job lot OF coats OF every
color. shape and style. picked from their
old wardrobes
'Of course, as a bidder for some OF the
contracts. II would not look well for me
70 say much about these things. but / am
thinking a whole lot. and something Is
Eoing 70 drop before the people hear the
last OF this thing"
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
CHANUCAH FESTIVAL
S0LEMNLY CELEBRATED
CEREMONIES AT THE DEDICA-
TION OF LIGHTS.
sand Gives an Entertainment in
Aid of It's Building FUND.

The Congregation Beth Menachim
Streisand celebrated the Chanucah Festi-
val, or Dedication OF Lights, last night
at Odd Fellows Hall. with appropriate
ceremonies. The celebration is in COM
memoration Of the biblical story OF the
Maccabees. who came TO the Holy Temple
in Jerusalem TO find that there was but
a drop OF sacred oil left in the sanctuary
10 use in lighting the temple. BY a mirac-
ulous act of Divine Providence the small
quantity of oil was made 10 last for eight
nights. The orthodox Jews honor the
providential act every year, both in the
synagogues and in their households, by
lighting eight candles, one on each night.
Last night the ceremonies consisted of
the lighting of the first candle and the
choir OF the congregation rendered special
music FOR the occasion. otto Irving Wise
delivered an address, in which he urged
his hearers TO follow the traditions and
customs OF their ancestors and to remain
true TO their ancient faith. He congratu-
lated the Jewish race on living in Amer
lea. where a Jew could worship as he
willed and where he was accorded the
same rights under the free institutions OF
this nation.
The entertainment was given in aid OF
the building tund or the congregation and
realized handsome sum. 1t is the in
tention to remove the synagogue from its
present quarters on Minna street and to
erect a fine edifice on one OF the main
streets in the southern section Of the
city.
The programme was as follows:
Dedication OF lights. Cantor II. samuelson;
''Haniros Halulu.' composed by S. Il Samuel
son: ''Muaus Tzur Yeshuosee." tradition;
'Ruaus Zovo Nafshee." Cantor II. Samuelson
solo. Julius Rosenwasser: address, Otto Irving
Wise: song. A Tanzman; recitation. "Asereth
Hadibros or Aminhogbrecht a din" A Tanz-
man. comic song. The Emblem words and
music by A. Tanzman). A. Tanzman: ''Mismor
Sheer Chanucas," Cantor II. Samuelson:
"Adon Alom:" composed by A. Cantrovlch:
cake walk-Master Joe Leopold. Miss Estelle
Leopold. Master Maurice l.. Levy.
The following we're the committees 10 whom
the success OF the affair was due:
Committee OF arrangements-Chairman Simon
Altdeld; J. simon, /. Baer. s. Cieglar d.
Lande. ]. Davis. l.. Zier Reception commit
tee-Chairman. J. Simon s. Cieglar. S Chaser
a Shenson, d. Lande A NJ. Jacobs A Sugar
man. $. Axelrod. Floor committee-Floor man
ager. William Goldman; assistant floor man
ager. julius Rosenwasser: /. Baer, J. Davis
". Buchman. o y. Kronsky. ". Gutter l.
Shenson. Master OF ceremonies. Sam ]. Levy
Board Of offcers-President. A. NJ Jacobs: vice
president, A Shenson: secretary. s J. Levy;
treasurer a. Sugarman; trustees-J. Simon, s
Axelrod. J. Davis. S. Altfed S Cieglar. A
l. Cinnamon. J. Danielowitz: collector. ~
Clnowsty.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

L IKE Banquo's ghost. the National
Guard blouse bugaboo refuses 10
refrain from annoying the Cover
nor and his stan. When Major
Geisting got offended at General
After Ne" Seamans and tattled 70
Gage. IL is hardly likely that he anuci-
pated the endless chain OF trouble that
was destined 20 follow. Geisting limited
IL whispers about grating" on the uni
form board. and did IL in such a manner
as 20 give out the impression that he
thought his colleague. General Dickinson,
was guided IN his stand on the blouse
business by improper influences. Now
those who are identified with the other
side of the question are doing the talking
and there is nothing Deing said in IN
audible tones. They are shouting their
charges. although shaping them In such
language that they viii be on the safe
side II u comes right down 10 a fight.
4 is claimed now that $500 IS 10 be d.
vided among the members Of the uniform
board. who ara opposed 10 awarding the
contract 20 PettibOne a. co. OF Cincinnati.
II is also asserted that Governor Gage
has been posted on the graft, and has
decided 70 spoil the game 10y naming two
new members on the board. Political pull.
u is stated, viii do for Pettibone y Co.
what some other bidders Tor blouses at
tempted 30 do with the good hard coin.
Captain Thomas A Nerney OF the Naval
Reserve j. credited with exercising that
influence which the Cincinnati firm hopes
viii do the most good. Captain Nerney
represents the firm on this coast. Gen
cral Seamans. the real thing from the
south. favors the Pettibone contract
Governor Gage just dotes on Seamans
Thus IT can be seen without looking
through maguifying glass that Nerney's
9On is easy.
The members OF the uniform board who
have not favored the Pettlbone contracts
are. Colonel cutler and Major Gelsting
From the point of view OF a man up a
tree. Il would not appear that they would
hold their positions long enough 10 be in
an the finish ~ the blouse scandal.
Captain Nerney VIII not admit that he
is wise as 10 Governor Cages determi-
nation IN the matter. but be SAYS. with
out any attempt 20 mince his words. that
II The executive does not make a change
in the board he certainly ought rO-nOt
20 much Tor the good of Pettibone a. Co
as for the benefit OF the National Guard
He expresses the hope that when the
change is made men Of at least common
seuse-measured by the Nerney lights
VIII DEE placed in power He also drifts
into figures and mentions much about $500
which he claims that the firm that is be-
laC favored could easily afford 10 paw II
81 GOT the blouse contract at the price
stated iu its hid. Captain Nerney scouts
what De terms the home Industry sub,
terfuge." and says that kind Of talk is
al tommyrOt.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
CASH AND NUGGETS GONE.
Cape Nome Miner Claims He Was
Robbed by the Man He Be-
friended

Henry Burke. alias Charles Niles. was
arrested by officer J. r. Hightower last
night and charged at the City Prison with
grand larceny. on complaint Of II. Lun-
nun, a mining man, who arrived In San
Francisco from Cape Nome, Alaska. about
story, he met Burke. or Miles as he called
himself soon after his arrival, and the
two became quite friendly. AS usual, his
friend was broke. and Friday night Lun-
nun shared his room at the Russ House
with him. On Saturday morning when
the miner awoke Burke was gone and so
were SIS cash and $50 worth of nuggets
which the Cape Noneite had been carry
ing around in his pockets. Last night
Lunnun saw his erstwhile friend on Eddy
street, near Market. and notified the Off
Ger. who placed him under arrest
Burke, who is young man, gave his
occupation as that OF painter and Chico
as his home He was we'll dressed and
sported a valuable diamond ring.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
FIRE MARSHAL
ON THE TRAIL
OF A FIREbUG
House Set Ablaze in
Two Places.

Fire Marshal Towe is investigating a
suspicious IRE that occurred In the house,
s2l3 Tweuty-third street. owned and oc-
cupied by William Cunningham. Saturday
night He started the investigation yes
terday morning. but has not yet arrived
az solution 81 the mystery.
Shortly after 20 o'clock Saturday night
an alarm was sent 20 Engine Company a.
on Douglass street. by some OF the neigh
bors that smoke had been seen issuing
from the house. When the company
reached the house the doors were found
20 be locked. and they had 10 be forced
open. A fire was discovered in the kitchen
closet and another in the parlor. showing
that the two nres could not have been
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
GOLDBERG. BOWEN . co.'s SPECIAL SAVING SALE
New delicacieS

New delicacies
deilcatesse heuings appetit slid
IN wine sauce gOoSebreaSts
spiced anohovies cold luncheon
oerVelatwurst novelties
Cheese
English cheddar sage
Edam stilton
Dinner favorS
Bon bons containing
toys-musioal instruments-puzzles-
caps-head -maskS-riddIes-
jewels-mottOeS-Steam engines
falytales-Japanese novelties
Tree decorations
dress suit cases foot balls satchels
dressed brides cricket balls trunks
horse shoes tennis balls hatchets
soldier hats knap sacks rusty keys
fire crackers caddy bags nails
tennis balls kodakS belts
cricket bats screws cartridges
golf balls accOrdions dressed dolls
coffee mills slippers Sampson
soldier caps Dewey sailors
Stores open evenings
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
I,1 Pine aga Sutier $500 CsIIforni. San Frapcise.
1918 Clay between Eleventh and Twelfth Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

bliiy blackburn. a watchman at the
Hotel Nymphia- became Intoxicated last
evening and created considerable disturb
ance before he was knocked through a
ooor py. a citizen. inflicting a. lacerated
wound IN the back Of his head. AS soon
as bIackpurn became abusive HIS star was
taken OF ana he was ordered to leave the
place. This he refused to do. and CON
tinued 70 disturb the peace until he was
struck by some party whom he was sn.
noying. His Injuries are not serious.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
ADVERTISEMENTS
Save YOUR SKIN
Howto Preserve, Purify and Beau
tify the Skin and Complexion.

The clearest, softest, whitest skin. free
from pimple, spot, or blemish, is produced
by CUTrCURA SOAP, beyond al comparison
the most effective skin purifying and beautl-
flying soap, as well - purest and sweetest for
toilet, bath, and nursery. II prevents PIN
piles, blaclhesds, blOtches, rel. rough, and
oily skin. and other baby blemishes, rashes,
and eruprions, because IL prevents inaamma-
tion ana clogging Of the PoREs. the cause OF
most compiexional designations.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
Save YOUR HAIR
How TO Prevent Falling Hair,
Scalp Humors and Osndruff.

Warm shampoos with CUzToURA SOAP, fol-
lowed by light dressings with CUTIcURA,
purest of emollient skin cures. will clear the
scalp and hair Of crusts, scales and candriff,
soothe irritating and itching surfaces, stimu-
late the hair follicles, supply the roots with
energy and Dourishment, and thus produce
luxuriant hair, with clean. wholesome scalp.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
Sullivan Is a Terror.

James Sullivan. the boy terror of
Eldr1dge street. who knocked down and
brutally kicked Jennie Kelly and struck
the girls mother on the eye last Wednes-
day, had another charge Of battery booked
against him yesterday. The complaining
witness is Mrs. b. Russell. 762 Seventh
street, and the battery was committed
last september, when a warrant was
sworn out for Sullivan's arrest. Yestcr
day afternoon Sullivan was released on
bonds OF $500. $500 and 800, accepted by
Judge Mogan ~
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

BLEACHED SATIN DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS q nards
long and yards Wide, good designs,
$500 EACH
BLEACHED GERMAN DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS. d
yards square, VerU handsome designs,
5000 EACH
BLEACHED GERMAN TABLE DAMASK, extra he5vu
and full 72 inches wide, GI2=
HAND-L00M TABLE LINEN Qr1Sh manufactured, ruu
Width and extra heavy quality zEo 49,
FULL SIZE LINEN HUCK TOWELS, HEMMED HEM
STITCHED and FRINGED, in both white and COL
Ored borders, Ga m noz
EXTRA SIZE HAND-L00M HUCK TOWELS Colored
borders assorted 81 En n0z
FULL SIZE BLEACHED DINNER NAPKINS, Yarrsnted
pure linen and fine variety OF designs
SL5O DOZEN
BLEACHED GERMAN DAMASK NAPKINS, 26 fnGhes
square, Is different designs and full double damask
$3.50 DOZEN
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
Reception to Colored Troops.

A very pleasant evening is I'm store for
the officers and band of the Forty-ninth
United States Volunteer Infantry (col-
ored) Regiment. They will be the guests
OF honor at reception to be rendered by
the colored citizens of San Francisco at
at A. M. E.. Zion Church. sos Stockton
street, tonight: A pleasant time is an
ticipated for all.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
ShVEYOURK HANDS
How to Make the Hands Soft and
White in Single Night.

Battle and soak the hands on retiring in n
strong. hot, creamy lather OF CUrcURA SOAR.
DRY them thoroughly and anoint freely with
CUrIcURA, greatest Of eraollient skin cures.
Wear during the night old, loose, kid gloves,
with the finger ends cut of. and air holes cut
in the palms. For red, rough, chapped, and
discol0rod hands, dry, fissured. itching, fever
ish palas, shapeless nails, with painful finger
ends, tais treatment Is wonderful.
Sold throughout the world. Price. CUTIcuRA Soar
2,ct CtTfcrkA fOiuffneut), SIC. fOrTrE DHuo AxD
CnrN CON-. Soc Props, Boston. Britiah depotl I.
Kin- rivsrd-s. London. u %; Frsncnis; li1 Pau
D0urg - Honcrt, F1ris. ar Sead Tor Pace, HeuoA
and Hair Bcok" free.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

We will also show complete assortment OF Hem
stitched Linens in TRAY CLOTHS, NAPKINS, DOY-
LIES, TEA CLOTHS and SCARFS. Also great
variety of DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS from Yards
to 5 yards In length. All with napkins to match
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
+. E. Goodban.
Trouble at the Nymphia.

Invalids Dresser. Sick-room Supplies
Trained Nurses Staff. lll7 Van Ness.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
MlAMKAne

is nutritive sedative. digestive. beneficial at
all seasons OF the year. IL is prepared by the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Assn. That fact
alone guarantees its merit
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

lated citizens a few nights ago and at
the point OF a pistol compelled them 10
part with their valuables.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

DR.. Parker's Cough Cure. One dose will stop
a cough Never fails Try IL All drugxists .
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27

Permanent cure. Entire time
devoted 20 rectal diseases.
References. those cured. No
surgery. A. j. ATKINS.
NJ. D.: s55 Sutter st. San
Francisco: hours ] 10 ; p. N.
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-27
ADVERTISEMENTS.
LINEN DEPAR TMENT,
SPECIAL OFFERING.

This week we will offer a mag
nificent stock of new Housekeeping
Linens at EXTREMELY LOW PRICES.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-01-28
Maud Muller To-Day.

Maude Muller. on a winters day.
cot out aud shuvcled the snow away.
Her cheeks were red, and in her eyes
Was the sparkle that comes from exercise.
The Judge came trudging through the snow.
With his collar turned up und bic cap pulled
low
He struck the path that Maude had made,
And d smile across his festures p.ayed.
Lifting his oaD. he stopped ii bit.
And she braced her shovel and leaned on It,
:" You have done Il good Job here, | declare"
Said the judge to the maid who WAS standing
there.
And have you no brother 0 howell the snow .
Ana where is your father Id like TO know ."
My brothers In bed" Maude Muller re-
pied.
And my father is eating his breakfast in
side.
" But l love to get on. at the break OF day.
And shovel the beautiful snow away.
For it quickens my wits, sets my cheeks
ag!ow,
And it makes me happy to shovel the snow.
the judge gave a sigh and fingered while.
And left the maiden. ut last, with Il suIllc.
And every morning lie trudged that way
And lie and Maude met, Ut the break Of day.
All me. but the years have been travelling;
The Judge married Maude and her roses are
gone.
She has ceased to get up at the break OF da y
And others now shovel the snow away.
Cleveland Leader
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-01-28
ApiiorisniS.

In lie, as in chess, forethought wins.
Buxton.
In idIeness there is perpetual des-
pair-Carlvle.
The only wav to have a friend is to be
one.-Emerson.
They never pardon who commit the
wrong.-Dryden.
Fortune does not change men; it only
unmasks them Hiccoboni
Our frs. impulses are good, generous,
heroical; reflection weakens and kills
them.-L. A. Martin.
1t is great evil, as we'll as q mistor-
tune. to be unable to utter prompt and
decided "no." &C. Simmons.
Nothing is so good for All ignorant
man as silence; and if he WAS sensible
of this he would not be ignorant
Saadi.
Money dishonesty acquired is never
worth its cost, while good conscience
never costs as much rs 1t is wor;h.-J .
L. Sem.
Money and time are the heaviest bur
dens of life, and the unhappiest of all
morta!s are those who have more OF
either than they know how to Use
Johnson
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-01-28
Admiral Death.

Boys. are ye calling a toast to nishtf
Oiear what the sea-wind sailhl
Fill for Il bumper strong and bright,
And here's to Admiral Death
He sailed in a hundred builds o boat.
He's fought in a thousand kinds o coat,
Hes the senior flag OF all that float,
And his names Admiral Death.
Which Of you looks for service free?
HIear " hat the sea wind saith
The rules o. the service are but three
When yc sail with Admiral Death.
Steady your hand in time o squalls,
Stand to the last By him that fails,
And answer clear to the voice that calls,
"Ay ay. Admiral Death :"
How will We know him among tho rest
iHear what the sea-wind saith
By the CLINT - the stars that cover his breast
y. may find Admiral Death
by the forehead grim with an ancient scar.
BY the voice that roll like thunder far.
BY the tendcrcer eyes of all that are,
Ye may know Admiral Death.
Where are the lads that sailed before:
(Hear what the sea winds saith
Their bones are white by many shore,
They sleep with Admiral D2ath.
Oh. but they loved him. young and Old.
For h. left the laggard. and took the bold.
A nd he fight vas fought and the story tolG,
And they sleep with Admiral Death.
Henry Newbolt in McClupe'> Ma =azine
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-01-28
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, of Groton, S. d. WAS taken
with a bad cold winch settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying could live but
short time. l gave myself up to my
Savior. determined if could not STAY
with my friends On earth, l would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
WAS advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs, and
colds. gave it a trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank
God am saved and now a well and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
Schram's dru. store. Regular price SOC
and sl.oo. Guaranteed or price refund
ed,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-01-28
Marcus Wheeler Dead.

Last Tuesday morning, IN the town Of
Windsor, Dane County, Wis, occurred
the death of Mr.. Marcus Wheeler,
father of Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox,
the poet. Mr. Wheeler was ninety
years of age and one of the oldest and
most respected residents OF Dane coun-
ty, having settled on the farm near
Windsor village, where the family still
reside, in 1888. He Was native of
Thetfor1, VT, where he was married
and lived on the family homestead I'M
til they came west, settling first in
Johnstown, Rock county, and later re-
moving to Windsor. Deceased had
been in poor health for long time, and
for several years had not been able to
recognize members OF his family His
wife and four children, Marcus, who
lives in Windsor; Edward, residing on
the homestead; Mrs. Sarah Bond, Iowa,
and Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, New
York, survive him.