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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-08
raote, Keeper whipped.
BY Telegraph to Virgrnlan-Pile

Liberty, Mo-, Nov. Fifteen or more
masked regulators" entered the Ar
thur Hotel, the leading hosiery here.
after midnight last night, took John B.
Robinson, the landlord, out of bed, led
him in his night clothes to the cemc-
terry and whipped him. He was allowed
to return to the hotel on his promise to
leave Liberty within fifteen days. Com
plant, had been made that the hotel
had become disreputable. I,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-08
EEtBy telegraph to vlrginian- Pilot,

- ~ r. sos
Manila. Nov. .MA-4:45 D.. m.-GeneraI
Wheaton's orders were to. land at OIL
near San Fabian, q fishing village
twenty miles northeast of Dagupan
The insurgent force there only num-
bered about 800 men, yentrenched
whereas. att Dagupan, there are some
Thousands of insurgents and five miles
of strong trenches. The Mounts river
Is blocked
l58 General Wheaton is supposed to have
landed today though communication
with him. is not expected until to-mor-
row. The weather has been good since
he started and he should have been
Z able ito take the trenches without great
q loss OF life.
can control the roads of escape from
. Tarlac to the northeast, making a
junction with General Lawton.
THB MARCH ON 5TARLAC.
General MncArthour will begin his
advance toward Tarinc to-niGht. Gen
eral Lawton will resume his advance
tomorrow, though iii the face Of great
difficulties. rains in that district having
destroyed all the bridges in the vicin-
tty, including several the engineers
built for the movement. General Law
ten has been working hard for several
days 10 get rations forward. The
Thirty-fifth Regiment relnforces him
tomorrow.
FOURTH CAVALRY ATTACKED.
n Aforce of 800 insurgents attacked the
Fourth Cavalry last night. making
three futile charges and losing three
men. The Ameglcans lost none.
The first rafr across the Ferry, mt
Cnbanatuan, was carried away by the
swift current, 1t had 16 men of the
Third cavalry on board with their
horses, but only one of them was
4 drowned.
Z ARRIVAL OF VOLUNTEERS.
washington, Nov 7.-General Otis
cabled to-day that the transports Rio
Sikhtand Valencia arrived to-day. Pri-
waite Patrick Cleary, G.. Thirty-ffth In
fantry, died September 26th Of
ptomalne poisoning.
The Rio Sikh sailed October 9Th from
Portland, Oregon, with the Thirty
fifth Volunteers. The Valencia sailed
from San Francisco October Sd with re-
cruits.
.3 SAW THE BATTLE.
Chicago. ILL.,, Nov. IA special to
government TRANSPORT Garonne, which
arrived yesterday from Manila, brings
advices TO October q.
"As the steamer was leaving the
Philippines he officers stood on her
decks and watched n battle between
american soldiers and Filipinos Two
and one-half miles back from Cavite.
The insurgents had approached SO near
to the scene of Dewey's famous fight
that the marines We're landed from the
warships In the morning and were out
on the firing line mt noon.
X 1.-The Manila napcrS prints long nc
counts oc the arrival OF AguinaIdo's
peace envoys, who maintain an exclu-
sye attitude and magnificent uniforms
a5 IL to emphasize their Importance"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-08
TROOPS CLOSING
IN ON TARLAC.
gPlansS5toSC. 'japtulreitiihe Capital of the
philippine Republic.
THE ! r AIMS ENTERFERED

Heyeral bridges Erected by Engineer.
.;;@S For t;e,, era, MN Arthnr's Advance
Toward 'xarlnc washed Away by
ThreeS Hundred FiIipinos Attnck
no Fourth cavalry and aro Res
pulsed Two Transports Arrive.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-08
PEOPLES Forum il JIM

b NOTE. The Peoples Forum being
freely. opentto all parties, classes, per-
sons. views and sEca pacities, i the Yir-
gihian- Pilot is responsible for none
of the statements nor opinions ex-
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall he heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-08
Ronrd ofl,eni,r, Meets.

The Board of Health met with seve-
raj citizens yesterday and discussed the
ordinance requiring all buildings to
have sewer connections. Some of the
owners of stores and other business
buildings do not think this should
apply to these buildings.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
PROGRESSIVE DISTRICTS
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Improvement Clubs Give Evidence Of
Continuance in Active
Garuica

Among the numerous Improvement clubs
which have been in existence in this city
for some years and which intend TO con-
tinue their activity in the advancement
of their respective sections OF the mu-
nicipality the following have taken new
lease Of life by electing new officers:
Eureka Valley and Market Street Club,
which. by the by, is opposed 70 the pan-
handle extension, elected the following
officers for the incoming six months:
President, a. 3. Morgan. vice president.
John Mcdonald: secretary, w. T.. Du-
bois; treasurer, NJ. G. Gimpel; sergeant at
arms, John Crowley. This club rs auX-
ious TO obtain branch public library for
the section embraced within its boundary.
One other matter that the club is DESTROYS
Of accomplishing is that the Market
street Railroad Company extend the
transfer privilege 10 Castro and Fillmore
street lines. This request should in all
justice be accorded TO the people who
travel on the two lines mentioned.
Sunset district at its last meeting trans
acted the following new business: Officers
elected-President, Daniel Collins: vice
president, Philip J. DieZ; financial secre-
tary, w. a. Hoyt; recording secretary.
III. Tichner; treasurer. John Winters:
marshal, X. Cullen; executive committee
r. Keller. p. Furlong. W. A. Allen, Dan
lei Collins. ]. Rutherford. The club
adopted resolutions indorsing the bond is
sues for the park extension, new schools,
sewers and a new City and County Hos
pital A vote OF thanks was rendered to
the retiring officers-President Richard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Hibernia Sayings Bank.

Among the, great savings banks OF the
United States the Hibernia Savings and
Loan Society OF San Francisco Is one OF
tho most conspicuous. 1t IL n gigantic
moneyed concern. It's assets on June 20
being SAC. 059 .250 81. or that sum S25 Al .
265 "a is represented by promissory notes
secured by mortgages, bonds SIS 2s6, $50 O5
and cash on hand i,739 074 90. The reservs
fund is s2s74 .2Z7 q. and there IL due 70
deposltors s43 .0S5 .033 a.
The Hibernia Bank Is under the capabla
management OF President James r. Kelly
and Secretary Robert ]. Tobin. two IMAM
ciers OF conspicuous ability. Their con-
sentative methods insure the safety Of the
interests OF their depositors. and the tre-
mendous increase IN the banks business
during the current year Is largely due to
the enterprising yet cautious policy OF the
management. The number OF depositora
is enormous. but nevertheless Increasing
from day 10 day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
ISLAM TEMPLE.
Election Of Officers, Donations to
Charities and a Banquet Enjoyed
by the Mobiles.

At the session OF Islam Temple OF the
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine in Golden
Gate Commandery Hall last Wednesday
night the following named were elected
as the officers for the current term: Reu-
ben p Hurlbut. potentate; A. W. Bald
win, chief rabban; w. II. +. Titus, as
sistant rabban: w. c.. Brown, high priest
and prophet: DR.. Mckenzie. Oriental
guide; Thomas Morton, treasurer; Hiram
T. Graves. recorder; representatives to
the imperial council, Victor d. Duboce,
A. W. Baldwin. W. +. LutZ.
During the evening the temple devoted
itself TO the annual work Of charity. 1t
donated 800 10 the Masonic Widows and
Orphans Home and distributed $3.50 in
various sums 10 deserving charities.
The new officers were installed with ap-
propriate and dignified ceremony by Past
Imperial Potentate Charles l.. Field. After
this had been concluded and the session
properly closed the new officers, the past
officers and about two hundred mobiles
partook Of an excellent banquet, such a
one as is served only 10 Shriners. A
pleasant evening was spent and there
were toasts and responses appropriate TO
the occasion. During the year the temple
has been very prosperous and has added
many to It's membership roll.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
]. B. McIntvre,s Rinderv.

UnQuestionably the largest and best
equipped book bindery on the Pacific
Coast is that Of ]. B. Mcintyre at 422
Commercial street. The business was es-
tablshed about twenty-five years ago and
has increased from year TO year until now
II stands without a rival in the city
Mr. Mcintyre is an expert bookbinder,
who devotes his entire time to the details
OF his business. Nearly all OF the books
and stationery used by the city are man
ufactured by him. The evidences of his
superior handiwork are In nearly every
counting house in San Francisco. Mr.. Nc
Intyre makes a specially of fine ruling
ana the binding OF ledEers, journals and
ing this class OF work are unsurpassed.
Mr.. Mcintyre is popular in business cir
Giles and with the large force of assistants
in his employ.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
BLAKE HAS BEEN
CHARGED WITH A
LESSER OFFENSE
Erring Railway Mail
Clerk COnfeSses.
TOOK MONEY FROM THE MAIL
SAYS BE SPENT THE PROCEEDS
ON BIS FAMILY.
Accused Of Opening and Destroying
a Letter Addressed 70 Another
Person-Finally Released
on Bail.
TOOK MONEY FROM THE MAIL
SAYS BE SPENT THE PROCEEDS
ON HIS FAMILY.

rb,. roetal authorities have resolved 10
be leulcut iu their treatment OF preston
A. Blake. The railway ma. clerk arrested
last Thursday boy Postuihce Inspector l.
d. Broker. Their leniency IS due 10
most remarkable combination Of circum-
etances. Blake had been IN the service
of tl.e postonice Department for thirteen
years and stood well ia The esteem OF al
the 0iicials. ia that period he handled
about million dollars ana his accounts
and actions had been above suspicion or
repr1ach until the other day when IN
sptetog Broker searched him and found
TWO bills il lis possession These o4as
Lao been privately marked Dy the luspcc-
tors and placed lu a special delivery letter
mailed al Jos Angeles iuc addressed 10 a
man BAD tll5 clty. Wien the Tram arrived
al the Oakland mole the letter had been
destroyed and the money vas IN Blake
RIale was the last man suspected. From
sine 20 tLe during a few months past
complaints were made TO the postofice in
speCtOrs thai special delivery letters con-
tanning money sent between san 7 an
cisco and los Angeles hao never reScheG
their destination and were never heard
of a4terWaru.
There was not the slightest clew to the
identity Of The offender. The personal
habits and mode of living Of each en-
plONe handling the special delivery letters
were ecrutiuiZed by the inspectors. When
rhey ECt 30 Blake they found an eEem-
Ilary maf 8e DID not drink or gamble.
They found also that his wife ana chill
dren were rather too well dressed and
lived iu style much above $3.50 per an
ICm The amount % Blake's salary.
when he was caught with the marked
money ga DIS possession Blake confessed
lIs guilt lie began opening letters and
ra king money fIom thcm six months ago.
and every dollar ~ the stolen money, he
said was spent upon his family. But they
lived het aIC Ihe salary and the deficiency
Nas made up .E TeCUlatiOn.
ln consideration ~ Blake's previous
good reputation and out OF sympathy FOR
h.s wife ard family. whom he treated too
wei f0r DIS IHE good. Cir. Broker swore
complain -tlat of opening and destroying
iotfcr belonging to another. the maxi
mum penalty being one years imprison-
meat.
Blake was released on $500 bonds. He
sous tfat Eo win plead guilty 10 the
charge
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
NoRSEMAN's FESTIVAL.
Enjoyed by Hundreds of Little Ones
and Parents.

Five hundred children and parents filled
Saratoga Hail yesterday afternoon and
evening and spent twelve hours celebrat-
ing the fortieth annual Christmas tree
and festival Of the Scandinavian Society.
The feature 81 the children's festival was
a huge Christmas tree, around which they
danced and chased more natural Santa
Claus than ever a romancer dare de-
scribe. for despite the pleasant tempera-
ture Of the hall his icicles refused 10 thaw
or the snow on HIS crown 10 melt. There
were huge strings Of presents hung from
the gallery and every little descendant Of
"Danmark" and "Helga' found some
thing 10 gladden. his juvenile heart
after the children's festival the older
folk took possession Of the brilliant hall
and kept up the festivities till long after
midnight The following members OF the
society arranged the festival:
Reception contradictions Olson, Carl
A Hagstrom. Fred Foshe-g.
Committee of arrdngements-John p.
Anderson Charles r. Anderson, Charles
Chambeck. Charles 7. Armstrong, Charles
Erikson. Andrew Olson.
Floor manager. G. J.. Y. Johansen.
Floor committee. +. Jacobsen. carl
NJ Johnson. Fred Olson.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
The Occidental Hotel.

Among the hotels OF San Francisco none
stands in higher favor with the travelling
public than the old. reliable Occidental.
located on Montgomery street. between
Bush and Suffer. Major Hooper. its pro-
prietor, has made the name Of his house
familiar TO globe-trotters the world over.
and II is especially popular with the tour
lists from South and Central America and
from the Orient.
The service of the Occidental is admira-
BILE and its equipments are such as TO
conduce to the comfort and enjoyment Of
the guests. II is essentially a family no
tel, and many OF the best known families
I'm the city reside under its roof 1t is a
favorite headquarters for army and fra
ternal organizations. OF many OF which
Major Hooper is leading spirit. The no
uted much 10 its popularity and success
as hosiery.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
FRIEDMAN's ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Book case, In nohcgaRy, BIRDS
eye maple, golden oak Swell fronts,
artistic lnlaylng and glass eombl-
nations, SIS, Sac, and $50. No better
as a gift to a friend or to yourself.
A combination case makes a safe and
fitting place for your bookfavorftes.
Just opening recent shipments Of
parlor furniture. Elegant shapes and
beautiful finish In newest pattsms Of
parlor tables.
A whole floor Of rockers and easy
chalrs-years Of comfort and pleasure
goes with their beauty.
Bright, Oriental effects In drapery
are most popular just now. Their
warm oolors and striking designs are
most appropriate for the season, too.
Our drapery department Is full Of
Christmas suggestions.
A beautiful silk comfort with as
much warmth as beauty Is most
appropriate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

Keller and Secretary Daniel Foley-fOr
the valuable services rendered 10 the club
and the Sunset district for the past two
years
Point Lobos Club will re-elect George
r Fletcher as its president AT the next
meeting OF the club, as 20 him Is due the
great popularity and success Of the Point
Lobos Improvement Club since It's organ
izauon eighteen years ago. during whi-h
time Mr.. Fletcher has been IT'S president.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Reception to Teachers.

A reception is 10 be given on next
Wednesday evening by the civic depart
ment OF the California Club TO the teach
ers of the public schools of this city in
the rooms Of the club in the Y. NJ. c. A
building. A large collection Of pictures
and casts, 10 be loaned for public school
room decoration. viii be on exhibition
Professor Fareclough Of Stanford and
Miss Eliza Keith will be among the
speakers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
DIRE sing SaCqueS

the Supreme Court for writ Of habeas
corpus. His main contention was that
section $50 OF the Political Code under
which the complaint was drawn is mop
erat.ve and void in so far as IL attempts
10 make the opening and conducting OF a
percentage game a misdemeanor and that
nowhere in the code or textbooks is
the term percentage game" defined. The
writ was denied.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
The Temperance Workers.

The San Francisco Prohibition League
will meet tomorrow evening in the rooms
of the Womans Christian Temperance
Union, at 132 McAllister street. A large
attendance Is expected as the eloquent
speaker Mrs. Charlton NJ. Edholm, has
promised TO deliver a lecture at the gath
ering. There will also be plenty of music
and singing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
operationa Of thu Mind

The California Academy OF Sciences VIII
hold a meeting OF more than usual IN
terest tomorrow evening. G. " Stratton.
associate professor OF psychology OF the
University OF California. will deliver a
lecture on "The Evidence Of Unconscious
Mental States" The professor Is well
versed in his subject and a large at
tendance is expected.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
State Gambling Law.

The Supreme Court has upheld the con-
stitutionality OF section $50 Of the Political
Code which makes unlawful the conduct
ing OF percentage gambling games.
Stephen Almstead opened in Santa Cruz
a percentage game ne called "Klondike,'
for which he was arrested and sentenced
10 nav a fine OF $500 or be imprisoned $50
DAYS IN the County Jail. He applied 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Messrs. Mandel and Brown. the NEGATIVE :

Messrs Mandel and Brown. the negative
by the Mission High, represented by Miss
O'Neil and Messrs. O'Connor and Webster
The decision was given TO the Mission
High, which also gained commentator
for team work. Mr.. Mandel OF Lowell was
adjudged the best individual speaker. The
judges were: Mr.. Denman, chosen by
Lowell High Madison Babcock. selected
ham. who was selected by the above two
iudEeS
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
High School Debate.

At debate held yesterday between men,
bers Of the Lowell and Mission High
Schools the subject under discussion was:
Resolved. that international arbitration
Is desirable" The Affirmative was taken
by the Lowell High, represented by
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
CARPET DEPARTMENT

Bright colors and new patterns In
carpets make our carpet department,
with its ample floor space and light,
popular with carpet buyers.
You can always find a rug here
for any place.
We like to have you visit our store;
the pleasure Of a stroll through the
many floors Of useful and beautiful
things for the home would be enjoyed
ny you as it has been by many.
Purchases made now for the holI-
days will be stored and shipped anv
time, anywhere, without extra charge
Free delivery. Oakland. Alamets. Berk.l,x
NJ FRIEDMAN 6 CO.,
233 TO 2J7 Post ST.
Open evenings Near Stock toa
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
for the men

the very things they would
buy themselves; please them
with one OF these three items.
mems holiday suspenders.
made from neckwear silks.
dark and light stripes. plain
black, white and purple, kid
ends, handsomely mounted.
........ .4Sc pair
neckwear in all shapes; the
largest and most handsome
assortment we have ever
shown to select from; your
choice Of English squares,
puffs. imperials. tecks or
graduated four-in- hand-in
individual boxes If desired. 80.
........ .............OOc each
q desirable Christmas gift,
a dozen OF our well-known
Affidavit brand collars or
cuffs; all the newest shapes
the collars. per dozen. 81. 20
the cuffs. per dozen. 90
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
home
"muSt-haVcS''

table cloths ana napkins,
ever welcome Christmas gifts
for every housekeeper.
damask bordered cloths,
napkins to match. extra fine
quality. elegant designs; S-4
size napkins. .................
cloths, Sx10.....S4.25 each
cloths, Sx12.....S5.00 each
napkins 10 match, 26x26 in.
................$6.50 per doz
hemstitched damask cloths.
pure linen bleached.........
SKA. each
10x4 each
12x4 $500 each
hemstitched damask sets.
pure white; one doz. hem
stitched napkins 70 match
each cloth; extra large nap
hlLS.s s.ssssss ss.ssssss
SIX 4. "a 30. s.. 81 30 set
sx10. IS %. Sc 80. IS so, s11 set
sx12. IS, 50, S12 80. SIS set
ska. sc 70. SO. s12 so, SIS set
Sx16. .s15. SIG so. $50 set
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

the fur exhibit for next week will
demonstrate our position as fur sell
ers-as factors in the gathering and
selling OF peltry-as students OF fur
fashions IN the world: the collection
is varied and interesting and the
prices are the same.
90 fine fur boas In brown and stone
marten, opossum, made from Sc
20 fur collarettes. with Persian woke
tomorrow .....................S sou
80 best quality astrakhsn collar
cites. 10 In. deep. lined with heavy
satin So.oO
30 fur collarettes. with astrakhan
yoke and electric seal bands and
collars. lined with heavy satin,
.........-.... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .oO
20 fur collarettes. with persian yoke
and tabs. band and collar OF brown
marten opossum. with 4 tails 81 80
Same style with electric seal COM
bination OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 5000
30 electric seal capes. cut in price
20 close the lot out quickly.
$500 cape for...........S $3.50
$500 cape $1,000
$1,000 cape for.........-.SI 1850
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Infants caps

Just room enough TO tell
you Of two styles and a pretty
poke bonnet; many others to
show you, though.
infants caps-fine cream
china silk, handsomely en-
broidered. stirring at back,
full lace ruche, neat pompon
of fancy ribbon........S1.7O
infants French caps
cream china silk, shirTed at
sides and back, French style,
narrow pleating Of valencien-
nes lace each side; also fin
ished all round with lace
ruche and fancy silk guimp..
........ 800. ........... -.oO
child's poke bonnet-of
pink. light blue and cream
China silk, shirring at sides,
lace trimmed frill all round,
lace ruche in front with rib
bon pompon. silk strings.
$4,000. ................. LOO
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Christmas
handkeP-
chiefs

"1ust what I wanted" is
what every one says
when handkerchiefs are
received as gifts. II you
are looking for useful and
acceptable presents here
are the prices that viii
please you.
800 dozen ladies' linen
hRndkerchiefs. emhroider-
ed scalloped border. ard
Fwiss hemstitched. en-
hroiderei and lace edge:
The most extensive as well
as the daintiest line we
have ever shown. at
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Zoe each
200 dozen ladies' hem
stitched all pure linen em-
br0idered initial handker-
ehiefs. SI.S5 per dozen,
y ...............-.I5c each
ladies' fre quality hand
embroidered initial. six
landkerchiefs in a fancy
box. $3.50 a box, or
................. 25c each
100 boxes ladies swiss
aandkerchiefs. six IN
fancy box. hRiI OF them
scalloped and embroidered.
two lace and one hem
stitched .........S I.00 box
100 boxes finer quality.
six handkerchiefs in fancy
box .............-S1.5 80 box
MsaEe'S
5000 eco@
Mohave County miner., 1899-12-02
Brave Men Fell.

Victims to stomach, liver and kid.
ney troubles as well as women, and all
feel the results in loss of appetite
poisons in the blood, backache, ner.
vousness, headache and tired, listless,
to feel like that. Listen to j. w. Gard
ner, Ldaville, Ind. He says: Electric
Bitters are just the thing for a man
when he is all run down, and don't
care whether he lives or dies. 1t did
more to give me new strength and good
appetite than anything | could take.
| can now eat anything and have a
new lease on life" Only 80 cents at
Watkins Drug Store.