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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

At $3.50. Blue and Black Suits, nobby
double breasted Jacket scolloped front,
plain skirt. percaline lined and bound.
At $1,000. Grey and Oxford Homespun
Refer Suits. Jackets colored mercerized
lined. New Habit Skirt percalino lined.
At $1,000 Black and Blue Serge Refer
Suits. Jacket rhadame lined and now
Habit Skirt percaline lined.
At $3.50. Grey. Oxford and Blue Home
spun Suits Extremely hobby and stylish
semi-tight fitting double-brcasted Jackets
silk serge lined. New Habit Skirt perca-
limo lined.
At s12.5O. Black and Tan Venetian Suits.
made same style at the $3.50 Homespun
Suits above described.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

at $3.50. Atwood Black Kersev I. h,,,or
throughout.
At $3.50 Atwood Tan Covert s-,,,,.o,
pouoie- breasted Jackets. Purple silk
serge lined.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
"ELNCEHEADS"

Rev. E. d. Power. of Washington
city one OF the ablest men in the
y american pulpit or on the lecture plat
form, Will deliver lecture in this city
en- "Blockheads'' next Thursday night
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

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Venetian Suits. Nobby doublc-breasted
tight fitting Jacket. scolloped all around.
New imitation Tunic Skirt. Jacket silk
serge lined. Skirt pcrcallnc lined.
At $3.50. Grey, Oxford and Blue Home
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breasted tight fitting Jacket. Jacket
scolloped all around, has inlaid velvet col
lar, flare cuff and silk serge lined. New
imitation Tunic Skirt.
AT $3.50. Grey and Oxford Homespun
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trcmcly hobby and jaunty. Jacket satin
lined. New Habit Skirt percaline lined.
At $500. Grey and Oxford Homezpun
Suits. very nobby, short doublc-breasted
tight fitting Jacket. scolloped all around
The Skirt is the newest habit back, with
fan shape train.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

At s3.75. Large Electric Seal Collarctte
~ $500. Large Electric Seal Colarette
~ SLSo' Beautiful Electric Seal Collar
~ $1,000. Black Marten Collarettc
At Sl3.50. Large Mink Collarettcs.
martcn tabs and tails. ~
Al Sl5G0 Electric Seal Collarette with
pointed yoke front and back OF iinc Per
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At sl5.00. Beautiful Marten Coilnrettes
~ SlS0o Electric Seal Collarette. with
collar and yoke edged with marten'
~ S,ov Electric Seal Collarette with
pointed yoke front and back of Astro.
chan. with long Astrachan tabs, ten tails
~ SSoGO Electric Seal Collarette. with
yoRe OF krinmer and long tabs. two
Many other styles.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
Ladies' Cloth Waist

At $500. Black. Blue and Garnet Ladies,
Cloth Waists. handsomely trimmed with
black braid.
At SOS. Black, Blue and Garnet Ladies'
Cloth Waists, full front box plated and
handsomely trimmed with braid New
dress sleeve with flare cuffs.
At s1.oo Extra quality Black Mercerized
Indies Waists. stylish corded front. high
detachable collars. Special. sl.oo.
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At s3.5S. Red and Blue only. Six-button
lars, braid trimmed 80 - -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

At s3,T5. or Boucle. an red brown ilb,ua
ana green Six-button douhle-breasted,
large sailor collar. handsomely braided.
Very nobby and stylish. N
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

At $500. or very handsome Curly Boucfe
Large Lar sailor collar handsomely trimmed
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

AZ $500. Tan Covert Fly Front Reefel
Jackets, with inaid velvet collar. u 49,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

AT $3.50. Blue and Brown Refers Six
button double breasted For misses who
IKE to have Jackets cut like the ladies'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
UOULDN,T ACCEPT AIMS.
A Poor Tramp Whose Envy OF the Good
Cheer Around Him Put Him In q Rage.

Tho seediest and dirtiest Of panhandlors
stood IN front Of the Fifth Avenue Hotel for
two hours yesterday afternoon His beard
grew on his dirty face IL tufts Hls battered
hat was full OF holes and the brim swung away
from the crown down over his eyes.
He stood Just out OF the way OF persons
who entered the storm doore. and glared ut
every man that went in. He dill not beg Que
or two patrons OF the hoto PIT their hands into
their pockets as they approached him. but he
observing. looked the other way and walked
out OF their reach. His hirt war collarless. 4
boys overcoat. with sleeves that came only q
few inches beyond his elbows. was tied about
his waist with wrapping twine. As II grew
darker the tramp spent almost all OF his time
looking into the long. brilliantly lighted CORR
dor. Men with high shiny hats and long
black coats stood In CHEEKY groups in the cor
ridor. \ thin blue haze OF cigar smoke hung
Wien it had become quite dark the tramp
pushed the doors apart and entered the hotel
lie faced the corridor and drew a long breath.
horrible. horrible Christmas" he shouted
at the top OF his voice, and then. raising his
voice to q scream. yelled: Damn you ALI" His
words echoed into the remotest reading rooms
with startling ciearness. People sprang TO
their feet an started toward the doors. The
tramp turned and ran out into broadway. Ten
or more hallboy-. detectives and clerks Of tho
hotel were sent after him. They wanted TO
bring him In 70 change his views. But he was
not TO be found.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
HAS NO LIKING FOR THE Beers
American Miner Returns to St. Louis From
South Africa.


ST. LOUIS. Mo. Dec 25.--Joseph Gazzam hos
returned from South Africa. where he was
general manager OF gold mining properties
owned 10y London syndicate. He was COM
PEELED to leavc johannesburg on the outbreak
VI war. but will return at the close OF HOSTILE
ties With hundreds OF other American and
European citizens he left to avoid being i'm
pressed by the Boer Government. Mr. Gazzam
is en- rhatically pro-British in his Vows as 70
he war and its causes. He says;
An intimate acquaintance with the Doors
uine Boer prides himself on being able to de-
csive people. OF the corruption Of the Boer
Government the whole world knows. As
@, nation they are not, nt to, govern.
drs. who would DO Boer slaves today
were IL not for Great Britain. this being one OF
the most potent causes OF the present war.
know OF my own knowledge that the Beers
ately robbed them, The Beers had been pre-
pnripC tor the war for several years, They are
good fighters and will make a stubborn fight
before they are conquered.
dus OF the foreign population OF johannesburg
began. The representatives Of Dom Paul's
Government had given all foreigners to under
stand that in the event OF war they would not
summed up. their position was this Foreign
nations care nothing for u.s. and We care moth
Ing Tor them. IL war comes, those who are
neither Beers nor British must look out for
Tor VA TO 10 hut to get out OF the country.
When first went 10 register in tho Krugers-
dorp District and refused to assent to taking
al arms against Great Britain IN the event %
then until I ieft the country was practically
under surveillance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
THE THREE JOHNS SPREAD LUNCH
Noble Rcsponse at Last by tho Lnggard |
Democratic Club Mon.

Noble Response mt Last by tho Lnggard
Democratic Club Men.
The three Hon. Johns were receiving con-
RratulatIons last evening on the success which
had attended their efforts to fulfil the desire OF
the Hon. Richard Croker that the boys keep
up interest In the club" As THE SUN said
last week tho three Hon. Johns decorated the
clubhouse deliberately In honor OF Christmas
and built large arch OF green across the main
corridor. with the words Merry Christmas +"
on It In rod. This arch was visible from Fifth
avenue, and IL was expected that IL would
attract many members OF the club who have
been slnck In their attendance since Mr.. Croker
sailed away.
In addition to the decora tions. the three Hon.
Johns set out tempting luncheon yesterday,
and word was passed around that there would
be an open house at the club throughout tho
day, The response was very gratifying. After
2o'cock IN the afternoon memhers began TO
naming hours the club Mt times looked almost
as though Mr.. Croker were at home, The
triumvlrate was compimented on the skill with
which the walls were dec kcd and tho tables
spread, There were turkeys and chickens
and salads and sandwiches and fruits OF
all kinda on the tables OF tho caf6. A
mellow punch stood Mt one side OF the spread,
while bowl Of lemonade occupied n point OF
vantage on the other, All was doc GRATED with
holly and running pine.
Among the distinguished gentlemen who Wis
tied the club and rlasp"d hands with the three
Hon. Johns were Andy Freedman. Counsellor
Nolan, Senator Thomas J. Grady. Tx senator
John Fox, Tx Chief OF Police Thomas Ryrnes
and President Clausen OF tn" Park Board.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26

The Central Vermont and Rutland Com
panies Fighting Over n Bridge.

PLATTsBUnG. n. Y. Dec pa railroad war
between the Central Vermont and Rutland
Railroad Companies 10 raging at Rouse's Point.
The Central Vermont owns the east end OF the
bridge crossing Lake Champiain from the YER
mont to the New York shore. while the Ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain road. which Is con-
trolled by the Rutland road. owns the west end
OF the bridge to the centre OF the draw On
Saturday night the Central people put force
OF 100 men to work at the east end OF
tho draw. building a bridge to the New
York shore. and yesterday the Rutland
people started building from the centre OF their
half OF the bridge toward Vermont, To prevent
the Rutland people from containing their work.
the Central people chained heavy locomotive
10 the track and tho Rutland people attached
three engines to the Ccntrals locomotive,
broke tho chain which held her and hauled her
into their roundnouse at ROuse's Point.
About midnight last night the Central Yer:
mont workmen quit work for the night and
half an hour later the. Rutland officials put II
force Of men to work tearing up the track laid
by the Central workmen. This resulted in q
free fight In which one man was thrown into
the lake and another knocked insenaible with
q plank. Sheriff Cunningham has posse OF
deputies on the grounds to protect life and prop
erty, The officials say that this Is but the be-
ginning OF the trouble.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
FIRE HORSE INHALED ON SHAFT.
Crashed Into Two Horse Truck-Mnn Run
Over In tho Crowd.

Crashed Into TWO Horse Truck-Man hun
Over In the Crowd.
Fire Patrol 3 turned into Eighth avenue
from It's home street, West Thirtieth on the
way TO a Are at Tenth avenue and
Fifty-frst street about O'Clock last
evening. and rs the way seemed clear the
wagon went up the avenue at full speed. A
Health Department ofYal wagon. drawn
by two horses and driven by Michael Finnerty
OF 4lS Tenth avenue. was going rapidly west
onFo rtieth street when the patrol team reached
that corner. The teams crashed together. in
spite OF the drivers desperate Juggling at the
reins. the pole OF the ofIal wagon pierced the
heart OF the off horse OF the patrol team. bury
ing itself so deeply that the six inch Iron hook
was hidden.
The horse screamed with agony. Tho teams
could not be extrcated until the wagon pole
had been sawed on close to the wound,
Bsrgh society ambulance was telephoned for
and the veterinary surgeon who came with IL
cut out the pole end and the hook. The horse
was taken away In the Bergh ambulahoe. the
surgeon saying he thought he could save u,
On com plant OF Driver John J Duffy OF the
patrol wagon. Finnerty was locked up In the
West Thirty-seyenth street station on charge
OF reckless driving.
stopped to watch the tangle. was knocked
down and bowled along the pavement by an
Eighth avenue car In the excitement. He was
pulled out from under the car with his ankle
broken. He was removed IN Roosevelt
Hospital
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
DEAD At THE AGE OF 100.
John NJ. brown Dies mt the Mercy Hospital,
Chicago, Where He Had Lived go Years,

CHICAGO. Dec. 25,-John VI. Brown. 100
years old. died at the Mercy Hospital on Sun
day night. He had lived at tho hospital for
nearly twenty years. He was feeble old man
when no went there In 1880 for treatment Az
ter his recovery he was permitted TO make
his home thcre, For several years he has spent
the greater portion OF his waking hours In
mass will be celebrated tomorrow morn
ing for tho repose OF his soul The
days ago, when he had to be wheeled to the nj.
TAR ina chair, Since then no had been con-
nned 20 his bed Little is known Rt the hos
erpt that he was born In Ireland. and that he
had son somewhere The remains will DO IN
terred In Calvary Cemetery
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
BoER STORY OF BULLERss DEFEAT.
Ten Guns Captured The Boer Loss Only
Thirty Killed and Wounded.
y,.-,aI fLdbIs I..rat,k in Tux a,rn

Lorenzo MARQUEE. Dec. 10 delayed In
Observation-Disclosures have Just been re-
ceived here from Pretoria, reporting a great
Boer victory at the Tugela River on Dec. 10,
over the British army commanded by Gen. Sir
Redvers Butler. The British were moving to
the relief OF Ladysmith. and the Beers had con-
centrnted on the north bank OF the river 10
check their advance. which object was success
fully mpllshed. AS the result OF tho bat
tie ten guns. thirteen wagons loaded with
ammunition and 200 prisoners were captured.
The English loss was 200 killed. while the
Boer loss was only 80 killed and wounded.
At the opening OF the battle the Beers. who
were occupying strong positions reserved
their fire In order not to betray their location.
The British, who apparently had no accurate
knowledge OF tho situation. thereupon I'D
vanced and attempted 10 cross the river. The
Beers then opened with their artillery. and at
the same time poured heavy rifle fire into the
advancing columns.
The British made u desperate attempt 10
hold their ground. but were soon compelled to
retire. Meanwhile two British batteries took
up a position near the river to bomO bard the
Beers, but tho horses and mon belonging to
the batteries were killed. and the British
finally abandoned their guns, which subse-
quently fell into the hands OF the Beers.
The fighting lasted during tho day, with the
result that the British were defeated all along
the line and compelled temporarily to abandon
their attempt to move northward
In the afternoon the British asked for an
armlstlce to enable them to bury their dead.
This was granted. and the time was occupied
by the Beers In gathering their small arms
which hal been scattered In the confusion at
tendant upon the fighting. Tho armistics pro-
vided that nothing but ambulances should be
allowed to come on the field
1t Ii estimated that the British we're 1900
strong, At the time the despatch announcing
the victory was sent to Pretoria the British
were firing OH the bridge across the TuGela to
prevent its capture by the Beers.
Everything Is quiet at other points. Seven
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
cor ARRESTED SANTA CIAUs.
He Had Woman's Voice and Fine
Brogue-Fined for Masquerndtng

BroRue-flneu TOT nneQueruutng.
An oddly dressed figure passed Policeman
John Dust at First avenue and Thirty-second
street on Christmas Eve At the first glance
the policeman thought IL was a man. but when
he looked more closely he doubted this. Tho
figure wore a heavy overcoat. long white
beard and white hair. The policeman became
suspicious.
Hey. who arc you. anyway" no shouted.
I'm Santa Claus. don't stop me-" replied a
womans voice.
Sorry. but ri have TO arrest you for
incorporating" said the policeman.
The figure put or down tho avenue. tho
policeman In close pursuit The woman
lodged into the doorway at $40 First avenue.
and the policeman tried to follow but man
him and attemrted Ia. put him out In the
struggle both sleeves OF the policeman's coat
were torn on, but he succeeded in arrestinR the
man and the woman and also the masu raider
who was Mrs, Elizabeth Lund. The other
prisoners were Conrad Bruner and his wife
All thTcc live in the house In which they were
In the Yorkylllo police court yesterday. Mrs.
Lund said she had put on n suit OF her
husbands clothes. and false beard and wig
and had gone to the homes Of some friends 10
play Santa Claus for the children.
Sure, ! mint no harm. yer Honor; it's a
foine ,ould custom We have In Germany" she
added %n did not Gonna from o.rmonv romor,o,
Magistrate Mott.
True fer ysz. but me husband did" she
The Magistrate fined her $40 which she could
not pay. Bruner and his wife were fined SIS
each which Bruner paid.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
CoNsiDINE FOR ASSEMBLY.
Tho Hon. George Is Ambitious to Repre-
sent the Tweuty-seyenth Next Year.


sent the Twenty-soventh Next Year.
Democratic prophets who have begun to
foretell what they expect to happen during tho
campaign in the fall OF 1900 said yesterday
that the Hon. George CoRsidine. one OF the
most prominent promoters Of lstic encounters
in New York. would probably be nominated for
the Assembly by Tammany. Mr. Con-
sidne, who keeps n place" rs the
polite phraseology Of his friends has II, at
sixth avenue md Fortieth, street. Is
manager OF James j. Corbett. Mr.. Con-
sidipes place 10 III tho Tweuty-seventh As
sembly district. which includes Murray Hin.
and WHICH Is now represented in tho Assembly
by the Hon. Gherardi Davis Tho prophets
said that, through the good offices Of the Hon.
Tim sullivan. Tnmmany statesman of nearly
as much influence In puGilistic mat
ters az he IL In the Fourteenth street wlgwam.
Mr.. Considine might be able to get the Tam
many nomination In the Twenty seventh, with
tho assurance that the Hon. Tim would lend
him q lot OF surplus downtown voters who
were lent this year 10 Perez N. Stewart TO beat
Maset
Mr. Considine appeared In New York in the
wake Of Mr.. Corbett Just when that gentleman
was at his best as ring fighter. Since then
MIR. Considine has boon conspicuous mt all tho
sporting events Of consequence which have
been pulled OF In New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
SEv YORK WANTS TIE CONTENTION.
It's bid TO tho Democrats the Most Sub
stantinI That Has Been Presented.

WAsHISGToS. Dec 25.-Up TO the present
time tho invitation from New York 10 the
National Democratic Committee 10 desig-
nate that city as the place OF holding the
National Convention in 1900 il the most sub
stantial and attractive that has been presented.
The New Yark delegation In Congress. COM
prising eighteen representatives. will do all In
their power to bring the committee TO a favor
able consideration Of the claims Of the metro
polls and express confidence in their success.
Representative Martin II. Glynn OF the Albany
district said:
New York IL tho city for holding the Demo-
cratic Convention. We have hotels and other
facilities that are unsurpassed, and the people
will entertain the delegatee % no other city
can do. II would be good politics. too. to
send the convention there, II has been
long while since a national convention has
been held there. and It ID time the claims OF tho
East received some consideration The
gathering Of e.. party in New York would be
IN influence showing its effects in the votes
A movement has been initiated by the friends
Of Representative l.. I. Livingston OF Atlanta.
Ga. dlstrict. looking to his election as chair
man OF tho Congressional Campaign Com
mittee next year Mr.. Livingston IL said to be
n capable and efficient organ ise r. and his ad-
mirers say his election would give to the cause
men and money necessary to success.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
In sympathy With the Doors.

BosToN. Dec. 15.-Three prominent Irish
men. residents OF Charestown. have Issued q
call TO sympathizers with the Beers to assem-
bic In Monument Hall. Charlestown. next
Thursday evening. to formulate some scheme
whcrby practical assistance may be given tho
kurRhars in their struggle against England.
The circular says;
AS Englands difficulty is Ireland's oppor-
tunity. every Irlshman and lover OF liberty In
this locality will rally round the green flag an
try to devise some plan to strike blow at the
arch rohber. England. IN her supreme hour OF
with EnRIand: EnaIand.s dif1culty IL irelapS's
member Mltchelltown."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
ALTAR DECORATIONS ABLAzE.
Priests of st. Stephens Beat Out n Fire
While the Choristsrs Sang On.

While the Chortsters Sang On
Are In the evergresns which decorated the
altar for the Christmas services IN st. Stephens
Roman Catholic Church. in Twenty-ei
street near Third avenue, almost caused
panic at vespers yesterday afternoon. The
Rev Father Charles Il. Cotton was conducting
the services. assisted by the Rev. Father No
Cabe. when some one in the audience saw a
tiny tongue Of flame gradually grow In size
among the cvergreens. The two priests no.
ticed II at the same time aud started for il.
Several persons left the church. but others
rus he'd TO the altar 20 assist the priests in beat
ing out the flames.
The choir was singing when tho fire was dis
covered aud Is the choristers kept on as II
nothing unusual was happening the rest OF the
people in the church remained in their seats.
Tho two priests and the few mem ers OF tho
congregation who ian TO help them put out the
flre before any damage was done. Some one
turned in an alarm. but by the time the en-
Gines arrived there was nothing for the nremen
to do.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
CIVIL RUE ~ NORTHERN LUzoy.
Gen. Young and Col. Hood Made Govern ors
Of the Northern Provinces.

'pc'uN Cuott b'spdtc0 70 IHE BUN.
MANILA, rs A. NJ. Dec. 25.-Gen. s. NJ b.
Young. who has been active In pursuit Of
ARuinaldo has been appointed Governor OF
that part Of Northwestern Luzon comprising
the provinces OF Abra. Bontoc. Benguet. Le-
panto. Ilocos Norte. 1locos Sur and La Union.
The Third Cavalry and the Thirty-third
Infantry have established their headquarters
ut Vigan. All Of the other troops now in the
vicinity OF the Gulf OF Lingayen go to Dagupan
for disposition according to orders from Ma
Mia.
Gen. Young will establish civil governments
In his district, and appoint officers TO super
wise the collection Of customs and internal
revenue. to be subordinate to tho Manila dis
trlct. Ho will AZ once open custom houses at
Laoag. Nigan and San Fernando.
The same procedure will be followed in the
Provinces OF Cagayan, Isabella and Principe.
OF which Col. Hool has been appointed Gov
ernor. His headquarters. with the Sixteenth
Infantry. will be at Aparri.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26
WHEEL WENT OYER hrs CHEST
Policeman Missed Runawny's Bride and
Was Badly Injured.

A horse attached TO one OF the iron dump
carts OF the Street Cleaning Department and
driven by William Bates became unmanage-
able yesterday morning at Columbia and
Houston streets, and hotcd. Policeman Null
holland Of the Union Market station, who was
atreet, saw the runaway coming and made o
leap for the bride. He missed il and fell. and
one OF the wheels passed over his chest.
Mulholland was taken to the eiouvencur Hos
pitaI in an am bulance. suffering from internal
INJURIES Policeman Lang caught the horse
and locked Bates up on charge Of reckless
briyiuU
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-26

by falling chimney. but was not much hurt.
Only one lamp was lighted. That was knocked
over and extinguished.
The town has several limos been visited by
earthquakes. The business men are dis
heartened. Rumblings about Tauquitz Peak.
San Jacinto range. a supposed extinct volcano.
have been heard for several days. In Fort Hill
range. between Bemet and San Jaclnto gey-
sers OF hot sulphur water appeared to-day.
The fumes are so severe that one cannot get
within several rods. 1t 10 thought that tho
base OF the earthquake Is hereabouts