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The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22

Joseph Ullman. hackman. better known
as ''Hoosier joe" was arraigned in Judge
Mogan's court yesterday on a charge of
assault to murder for shooting BILLY"
Mcclure, another hackman, at Ocean
View early Thursday morning. The case
was by consent continued till April 2S
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
Yesterdays Insoluents

Petitions in insolvency were filed in the
United States District Court yesterday as
follows:
John Schultz, eX-merchant of Santa
Cruz liabilities $SQ6S assets $3.50; Charles
bilitieS $552l assets $40
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
A Counterfeiter Indicted.

The Federal Grand Jury yesterday
found a true bill of Indictment against g.
NJ Long for passing counterfeit fve-dol-
lar pieces and having thirty of them in
his possession. Bail was fixed at $1,000
and the prisoner was committed to the
custody of the United States Marshal
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22

required to make twenty moves an hour
At midnight none of the games had been
concluded, although at that time San
francisco was thought by those present
to have the advantage. Especially was
this the case at the sixth table. Seattle
had the best of the game at the fourth
table
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22

When the foregoing paragraph was
read to the assembled legislators there
that the description of the Senator de-
sired by the Governor did not fit Burns.
The special reference to the mental and
moral equipment seemed to give Dan the
in the calculation at either end. In the
further reference to a Senator of dis
tinguished abilities and virtue the most
sanguine and hopeful tout did not recog-
nize a picture of the colonel"
Last evening Governor Gage at Sacra-
mento was asked whether he intended to
appoint a Senator to fill the existing va
cancy, but he declined to be interviewed
on the subject
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
CORPORAL BALKE'S
BRAVERY COMMENDED
A Native Of This
City Distinguishes
Himself in the
Field.

X ORPORAL JOHN E. BALKE Of
Company /, First California Vol
.unteers, was with Corporal ellis
when the latter distinguished him
self by recovering ammunition which
had been left on the field of battle on
February Is of the present year. He
also received a letter from the COM
manding officer of the regiment in
which he was commended for his
bravery.
The courageous volunteer is ma
tive of this city. AT the outbreak of
the war he gave up lucrative posi-
ton as custodian of California Hall
and enlisted in the company command
ed by Captain Richter. who was killed
in battle. He has hundreds of friends
in this city and they will be pleased
to learn of the recognition of his
bravery.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
"I implore you to falter no

"I implore you to falter no
longer in the discharge of your
high duty; to select for the
State proper representative for
the United States Senate; to rise
above the antagonisms which
have been engendered during
your long session, and to choose
for the people man fully
equipped, mentally and morally,
for the great Office of United
States Senator, man of distin-
guished abilities and virtue, a
man in whom the people will
perceive just grounds for conf
dence, a man who will best sub
serve our commercial and politi-
cal interests and represent the
dignity of our people"
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
Gage Surely Could Not
Have Had This Man in
Mind When He Wrote
His Message to the
Legislature

tanned. however, that the United States
Senate would be obliged to reverse its de
cision In recent cases if Quay were
seated.
SO many politicians believe that Cover
nor Gage will follow the example of Gov
ernor Stone of Pennsylvania that there
IS much conjecture concerning the kind
sent California The touts are already
predicting that Burns will get the com
mission.
In the message which Governor Gage
sent to the Legislature on the last day
of the long session he drew a picture of
the kind of a Senator he desired the
legislators 10 elect, and it is presumed he
will appoint as good man as he re-
commended the members to elect. Here
Is the closing paragraph of the message
that was received during the expiring
hours of the session and too late for con-
sideration:
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22

The famous old JESSE MOORE WHISKY ia
recommended by physicians for family and
medicinal use because il is pure
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
"Hoosier Joev Arraigned.

cigars having the counterfeit stamp on
the box shall have been confscated.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22

NWO small children fell from
considerable heights yesterday
and landed on their heads, but,
strange to say, both are ex-
pected to recover.
The nine-months-old son of Mr.
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
M MISTAKES HERE AND NO FAILURES,

References-Best Banks, Merchants and
business Men in the city.
II seekfne treatment the following oualihca-
ttons should be taken into consideration:
ABILITY. experience, skill and an established
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
RELIABILITY!
NERVOUS DEBILITY :

YOIJNG MDDLE-AGED and OLD MEN
The awful effects Of neglected or improperl
treated cases. causing drains. weakness OF tn
body and brain, dizziness, falling memory
lack of energy and confidence pains in III
back loins and kidneys and many other dis
tressing symptoms. uniting one for studT
business or enjoyment of life. Dr. Sweanv'
special treatment will cure you. no matter VIII
vrha has failed ~
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22

II A. DONOVAN. who sings in the
u choir Of St. Roses Church at
Fourth and Brannan streets, made
L q brutal assault on Alexander Jar
The San Francisco call., 1899-04-22
WHEN OTHERS EAII. REMEMRER
DOCTOR SWEANY,

(22 Years Experience),
Offices at 737 Market ST.. San Francisco,
Where the sick and afflicted can receive treat
ment in the future as they have in the past,
from the ahlest and most successful specialist
of the age Some doctors fail because Of treat
ing the wrong disease; others from not knowing
the right treatment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21

has n population of nearly 1900 people
and is well fortified so that a small gar
rison OF troops could hold It indefinitely.
In addition it is naval station, where
the Spaniards used 20 rendezvous their
ships in the southern archipelago.
General otis intimates that he is some
what embarrassed by the unexpected ne
cessity Of providing a garrison speedily
for Zamboanga IL has been suggested
that tho difficulty might be met by gar
risoning Zamboanga with q battalion OF
marines. one OF which Is understood 70 be
available in this country and ready to
sail at short notice for Manila.
INSURGENT ACTIVITY.
MANILA. Nov 20.--i0:SO z. NJ There
has been a revival Of insurgent activity
s.uth OF Manila. particularly in cavlte
I vince. At linus yesterday the FIJI
plnos fred smooth bore cannon. but
this was soon silenced BY the Aemrican
artu cry.
In the early hours Of the morning Major
Cowles with a battalion Of the fourth in-
fantry and two guns. scattered the enc
my from the distrit s around linus, and
in the direction Of Perez ,)as Msrinas
The Americans could not pursue the re-
treating insurgents because their tmmu-
milton was exhausted. The FSllp.nos were
under the command OF General Marino
Trias.
Spies report that the insurgents arc
coming into Cavltt province from Calam-
ba. I'm Laguna province. and the other
southerly provinces. The insurgents have
smooth bore and two modern cannon.
Firing was IN progress this evening
and IL Is reported that there are more in-
surgents IN the vicinity OF linus than
ever before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
CUMBERLAND TROOP.
Given an Oyster Dinner and Meet
Their Old Commanders Daughter.

SUNNYSIDE. Nov 20-Special.-The
old members of the Cumberland Troop
were elegantly entertained FRIDAY at an
oyster dinner given by the Rev. Dr. Hard
ing. of FarmNIlle at Hotel Vaughn, Cum
berand Courthouse
An informal reception was held in the
parlor of the hotel at which DR.. Hard
ing was introduced 10 all of the old Vete-
rams. each one shaking hands with him.
Immediately afterwards Colonel Robert T.
Hubbard, introduced Mss Halle OcOm
daughter of Colonel r. II. Doom. Of Hall
fax. who was colonel of the Third Virginia
Cavalry during the war between the
Miss Doom entered the parlor accom-
panied by three maids Of hOnor-M.ss An
ME Palmore. Miss Lou Phillip and Miss
Fannie Foster-and was introduced TO the
old boys of her fathers regiment by COL
onel HUBBARD as the daughter OF the Third
Regiment Of Virginia Cavalry. and all
we're made honorary members of the
Cumberland Troop Association.
The day was greatly enjoyed by all
present md Dr. Harding viii always be
held in kind remembrance by the Cum
The dinner could not have been sur
PASSED by any hotel IN the country Mrs
j. NJ Vaughn. the proprietress, had every
thing that Eeart could wish, and cooked
and served in the incest style.
The tobacco market at Cumberland
Courthouse opened to-day but. owing 10
the dry and unfavOrable weather for hand
ling tobacco, there was very little on the
market but all that was offered sold well,
considering the quality, and the sellers all
seemed satisfied.
The smallpox scare around Sunnyside
and the Courthouse seems 70 have sub
sided Judge Hundley failed 10 hold his
court on account Of it, but has decided
10 hold a special term In December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
If ever superstition could find excuse.

those we love. Why not uTH fortune as
well as Ui5h it for the child'
The greatest fortune any mother can
bestow on her child is healthy body
and happy mind, and with this great
fortune every mother may endow the
child If she will. The child's stock OF
health is what the mother supplies. The
weak and worried woman has very
slender stock of health to bestow OH
the babv.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
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MY first two babies were stll-born. and l
Suffered every thing but death" writes Mrs.
Euphemia Fslconer Of Trent Muskegon Co,
Mich / was reduced 10 100 pounds. When
was three mouths along with my third child
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came near having a miscarriage from female
weakness For two months ] was under the
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the time until sent and got three bottles Of
Fayorite Prescription J improved fas, and
continued TO take your medicine until baby was
born. and he 10 healthy snd all night NY
health has oeen good ever since l now weigh
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There is no alcohol, whisky or other
intoxicant in Favorite Prescription, "
neither does it contain any opium or
other narcotic.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets do not re-
act on the system They are perfect
medicine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER.
Head of the United States Supreme
Court Expected Here To-Day.

Judge Slmonton, of the United States
Circuit Court, Is nj al the Jefferson, where
he stays during the sessions Of the court
here, and II was announced yesterday
that on account Of the absence OF Judge
DOR. who Is also III, MI. Justice Fuller,
Chiof Justice OF the United states Supreme
Court is expected here to-day TO sit in
certain cases now pending This Is the
Fourth judicial circuit. 10 which tire Chief
Justice of the United States supreme Court
il ASSIGNED. The Circuit Court was in ses-
sion yesterday only a few minutes.
The adjourned session OF the October
term of the United States District Court
will be held beginning on December Atm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
Carter Contract Claims.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2O.-The case OF
the Atlantic Contracting Company. by
John f. Gaynor, president against the
United States involving the claim OF the
company to recover a large sum Of money
on account OF improvements OF Cumber
land Sound Ia Georgia. and elsewhere,
came up in the United States Court Of
Claims to-day, and after arguments on
behalf of the petitioners and the govern
meut was taken under AMUSEMENT
These claims grew out Of Improvements
made by the petitioners under contracts
with the government. and under the SUI
pervsion Of former Captain Oberlin Car
ter. Of the CoEps OF Engineers. u. S. A.
The petitioners some time ago asked
permission 10 discontinue these cases in
order that they might be revised or new
action taken thereon. This was the par
ticular question before the court to-day
The government resisted the motion on
the ground that it wished TO present
counter claims.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
NOT SATISFIED WITH ONE.
The Trigg Go. VIII Make an Effort 20
secure Another OF tie Cruisers.

NctNif ANDthti OK ltrf ~ NiH'i 10
The Washington Star Of yesterday coz
tains the following anent the award ot
contracts for the new cruisers:
The Board OF Construction has not yet
submitted its written report upon the bids
received last week for the construction OK
six new 3,5o0-ton cruisers, and therefore it
viii not be possible TO make the final
awards for day or two at least The
spirit of rivalry among the bidders is very
strong. and the Department Is already be-
ginning 10 feel their mnucnce. based On
the newspaper statements as 20 the nature
OF the awards that tho Construction
Board agreed 10 make al its last meeting.
Townsend & Downev. Of New York are
not disposed TO accept the action Of the
board I'm rejecting their bid, which was
the lowest one submitted BY any OF the
bidders. 10 IS supposed that their failure
to secure favorable action from the board
is due 10 the fact that they have never
vet built o warshiD and have not yet
completed their plant Trisg 81 CO.. or
Richmond, are not altogether satisfied
with the award of one ship, and viii make
an effort 10 induce Secretary Lon- 90 con-
tract with them for the construction also
OF the nineteen-knOt cruiser designed oy
them. and the cost Of which is not much
greater than for the slower cruisers de-
signed by the Department
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
JOUBERT MOVES
TO THE SOUTH
CONTINUED from FIRST fAee''


rast london. This will be the place from
,,,stcb n was originally intended that Cen
go, Catscre's column should start mus
n f. possible that General Buffers nrs'
rions have suffered less modification IMAM
some have supposed.
LONDON, Nov. 20-At the Marquis vi
Transformers suggestion, the queen mas
decided that her Christmas present 10 ,ne
troops I'm South Africa is to take tho
form of a tin OF chocolate for each man
A CHANGE OF TACTICS.
LONDON, November 20.-The present
week. according TO the dispatches lroni
the front, ought TO see change In inc
defensive tactics hitherto maintained oy
the British IN South Africa
IL IS said that the task allotted To GEN
eral Clary, that of relieving Ladysmiin'
will tax his generalship to the utmost,
The Beers are developing great dea'
of strength I'm the neghb0rhood 81 rS' ,
court and General Joubert is reported
TO be moving southwark himself IN oruer
to direct the movement to repel the Brit
ish advance, after. IL would seeui' at
tempting to isolate Estcourt
This latter movement is already In pro-
rress' The Beers practically surrouno
the town. Another small force was as
covered at Willow Grange. south oi Est
court, yesterday evening.
Major Thorneycroft. with detachmeh,
of infantry, made sortie and engaged
the Beers but with no material result
The so-called Boer attempt to rush EST
court on Saturday was apparently merely
a reconnaissance. resulting in the Boers
obtaining the information which they de-
sired namely, that Esicourt Is fairS
strongly held and has naval guns IN po-
stiOn.
,rbe Roers then withdrew out of range.
but remained at the points commanding
the exits from the town.
BERLIN Nov. 2O.-Ihe Cologne pup
fishes the following dispatch from Cape
Town:
Everything IS prepared for a general
rising Of the natives ouBhout cape
Colony. They are ready at any moment
TO make common cause with the Beers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
ColoneI MetcaIf Surprised

ELYRIA, OHIO. Nov. 2o.-Colonel VII
der Metcalf. accused by Lieutenant Han
of having shot a Filipino prisoner. was
in this city tonight. visiting old friends.
The Associated Press correspondent found
him at the Opera House and informed
him of the nature of the accusation. He
said he did not know what Lieutenant
Hall referred to and that he could not
comprehend how he came to make any
such statement unless it was due 10 the
fact that the Lieutenant was not recon-
mended for promotion. He declared that
the charge was absolutely false.
II don't understand what Han means
bv his story" declared the Colonel. you
may say for me that 1 enter u general
denial"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
A DELIGHTFUL CONCERT.
Mr.. Mackenzie Gordon PleaScs Large
and Representative Audience.

There have been few musical events in
Richmond for many season Nnlcu
proved 20 be so delightful IN every way
as the concert given last night in TIE
winter garden of the jefferson Hotel by
MIR. Mackenzie Gordon. The audience
was a large and repre- entative ore, and
there was scarcely person present VINO
did not show plainly genuine appIecid-
tion of the singing.
Mr.. Gordon was assisted by Miss Mar
tina Miner. who has a charming soprano
voice, well trained and full of sweet
ness. Bliss Florence milford, whose rlcn'
clear contralto voice blended Beautifully
with the others in quartette numbers
and which in solo parts was sympdlhele
and tender: Mr.. Leland Langley, "ho mas
"A strong, deep bassO under admitalls
control: and MI. Jacob RclnhaIdt' the
well-knOwn accompdnlst
Part /. was made mp OF five se.ecil'ns
for solo parts. and was rtceiN.' WIZ"
marked appreciation. .-..t.,,
"siuce First [ Met Thee lhuDens.elp
n sweet song fun of tenderness ana i.sr-
mony. was well rendered DJ 9ii'' "i"i-
ford as was also Gay0tte GA. lh.il.-a
Mr.. Gordon sang WIN MUG" ~. ~
"Ah Non Clcdel "a. iAo'i'o.l'
sa.ne, ID, Richmond when he was mere De-
go he SANG it this time BY request
and seldom has more appreciation perh
sbo,,n nv n Richmond audience Mr..
I,1.'l,,,,s voice was sympathetic, accurate
ana y,orderfuIy sweet. lie was obliged
go .'..o,d 90 la encore. and for this he
ssng dainty gentle little Scotch ballad
-,-.,',,,,ly characteristic ana appealing.
,fss Miner rendered with fine effect
.t,r,,oo 81 Julictte,' vaise and she, TOO.
,,'oe NJ, do 10 respond 10 An encore. and
- tne audience treat IN fasclnatio
Ttre song fuu of beauty and gcnueness.
Mr. Langley sang Dio Possente." from
raust. With much spirit and with good
expression.
part IT. In Persian Garden proved
IN be- a delightful rendition OF theme
which Is full OF interest The music "a
beautifully suited to the words SD SUE
eesuve Of the serious and the reflective.
There Is depth, force. fire. softness. sad
ness and path0s all combined So me
music as well as the words. Both arc
fun OF sentiment. visionary 10 a sfee'
and more or less appealing Both tne
solo and the quartette parts were rendered
in q way which showed a thorough nh-
Outstanding Of the part Of each, ana
genuine appreciation o. the possibilities
Of the work. The audience became ~
times almost enthusiastic. Nr Doiaohs
NUMBERS were especially well received
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
GA:&31zY&f
Il: gzA : ;zs:zgay !g.19zz.4zzMZ

10 was lost on a tumble. Just then oc-
CURED the accident to Gerstle forcing
the team 10 change its tactics and 10 sell
tie down on the defensive.
DR. w \. Lambeth. in speaking Of the
contest this morning said:
Virginia had lost her machinery Of
Ofiense. so there was nothing left for
her 10 do but 10 keep Georgetown from
scoring Up to the time Gerstle was in
iurod. Georgetown had failed TO force
the third down, and but for an unfortu-
nate tumble sc looked as If Georgetown
would have been unable to secure the
ball. On the first try. Georgetown was
forced to kick. and when Gerstle caught
the punt he was downed so hard by Cap
tain Long OF Georgetown that ne was
forced TO retire.
Virginia had not hoped to prevent
Georgetown from scoring but anticipated
winning the game by scoring more points
than Georgetown. 1t was not THOUGHT
Virginias line was strong enough TO hold
Ge0rgetown's heavy men, but after her
means Of offense were lost she seemed
20 develop such strong defense that
Georgetown was unable TO consistently
carry the ball. Virginia should feel per-
fecty satisfied over the game, since it
exhibited strength that was supposed 10
be her greatest weakness.
"The strong defensive work of Lloyd
and Captain Summersgill was a feature
of the contest-in fact the whole line,
from end to center. played a brilliant de-
fensiye game. Summcrsgil, although
battered and dazed. played a magnificent
game. frequently standing Barry on his
head behind good Interference. Lloyd ire
Quenty downed the runner for loss and
played havoc with Georgetown's delayed
passes. The tackling Of Male was SUI
lerb, and the team work between LLOYD
and Male i'm stopping the hurdiing of
Georgetown full-back was great. Inc
way I'm which the Virginia backs handled
punts was exceedingly credtabe. not \
tumble occurred and the backs always
advanced. never being downed but once
I'm their tracks. Both Taylor and Macgill
nut up a cracking game, the Georgetown
backs never getting away from them.
Coleman outplnted O'Gorman rom five TO
fifteen yards at each attempt. Mallory
plaved fine ball while he was in, not once
failing 10 make five yards Byrd put ~
a. plucky game and 50 did Landlord.
"Gerstle's injury was due to his rough
handling by the Georgetown men, espec-
iallv CAPTAIN Long. He is not seriously
hurt. however and hopes 10 be ready Tor
the Thanksgiving Day contest.
THE manager Of the Georgetown eleven
has asked for another game. TO be playei
I'm Washington. but it is hardly probable
that virginia can get backs in shape 10
play.
Il notice I'm the Post account of the
game the statement that the ball was
five yards from the center of the field at
the end Of the second half. The fact Is.
the hall was on Georgetown's fory-yard
line in Virginias possession, with first
down"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
NATIONAL COMMIT TEE.
It viii Probably he Called to Meet III
Washington on February ODD.

CHICAGO. Nov. 20.-The Democratlc
National Executive Committee, with
Chairman j. X. Jones in the chair spent
most of to-day at the Sherman House dis
cussine- matters pertaining TO Organiza-
ton. ways and means, and the admins
trative affairs of the organization. Inc
committee Will meet tomorrow, and II Is
SAID. will get through with the business
on hand before noon.
Nothing was said about a meeting Of
the National Committee but 1t is the
opininn of most of the executive commit
teenen that the nlli committee viii be
called TO meet in Washington FEBRUARY
I'D.
II was announced at the conclusion OF
the meeting that a gathering of free-sllVer
men will be held IN Chicago on or ABOUT
December Tth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-21
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