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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
Music for Nervousness.

Some scientists have claimed that music has
the power to soothe the nerves. But the quick
est way TO cure nervousness is to strengthen
the nervous system. We know of nothing
which will accomplish this quicker than Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. 1t is the one medi-
cine that is successful above all others in the
treatment of blood. stomach and liver diseases.
Do not take a substitute. See that a private
Revenue Stamp covers the neck OF th2 bottle
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
CHICO SCHOOL TROUBLES.
Professor Ritter Will Bring Suit foI
Reinstatement

CHICO, Sept. 6.-Ex-President o. N.
Ritter yesterday morning appeared at the
Normal School and demanded that Presi-
dent Van Lew turn over the management
of the institution to him.
Professor Ritter was informed that
President Van Lew felt he had been
legally elected and would hold his post
tiOn until ousted by decree of court. Rit-
ter intimated that he would commence
legal proceedings to regain the presidency
of the school.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
SEARCH FOR THE
SKELETON Is FUTILE

SAN JOSE. Sept. s.-Sheriff Langford
has discontinued his search for the skele-
ton supposed to be that Of Murderer Dun
ham. which a Visalia resident named
Keener says he found in the Pachaco
Pass
This evening the Sheriff telephoned from
Las Banos that he had searched the
country for miles without avail and would
return home in the morning.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
Killed by a Train.

CROCKETT. Sept. 6.-John Kump.
formerly of Alvarado, was run over and
instantly killed by the westbound San
Ramona local passenger train here this
evening. He was on the track. apparently
watching the yard engine standing near
by. and did not notice the approaching
train which suddenly rounded the curve.
running him down before ii could be
stopped. Deceased was about 80 years of
age a native of Germany, and employed
in the sugar refinery here. He leaves a
widow and one daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
INHERITANCE TAX LAW
Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Decision by Judge York in the
Superior Court of Los
AOre1eS

PASADENA. Sept 6.-In the Superior
Court of Los Angeles to-day Judge York
declared the inheritance tax law uncon-
stitutional. The case was that of Miss
Fannie Bixby of this city, who sued to
have the Valuation, OF an annuity reduced
Miss Bixby the interest at per cent on
$1,000. the principal to go to some educa-
ttonal institution. The Insurance Com
missioner figured that Miss Bixby, now
over 50. would live long enough to make
her annuity worth $3.50. The inheritance
tax is per cent. Judge York ruled that
such q law is unconstitutional Judge j.
H. Merriam of this city, attorney for Miss
RixbY. received the decision TODAY.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
Denis o'sullivan's Ballad Concert.

Next Tuesday evening, September u,
Denis O'SuIiivan will be heard for the last
time in San Francisco for term of years.
His song recital will consist this time of
some twenty ballads. In all languages and
of oil times and will include such widely
dtffere,lt masters as Berlioz Schumann,
love Cornelius. Brahms and Charles
Wood on the one hand, and Legreuzi and
Martini of the eighteenth century, and
T'bihal1t King of Navarro in 1900 A. D.
on the other Mr.. O'Sullivan will be as
sisted by Miss Edith Ladd and Mr.. Fred
erick Maurer at the piano and organ.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
FAN-TAN GAME RAIDED.
Sergeant Duke and Officer Conlan
Surprises the Willy Chinese.

Sergeant Duke and Officer Conlan raided
the gambIing-house of Chin Chung at "a
Ross alley last night, and not only sue
ceeded in securing all the cash and para
phernalia as evidence, but landed twenty
four players behind the s bars of the Cali
erly accomplished. Before the Chinese
had an opportunity to escape or destroy
the evidence the officers We're upon them.
The nIace which was raided is one of the
clubs which has been recently brought
into existence. The fan-tan players were
reIea sed on bail.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
CRUISER DETROIT ORDERED TO PROTECT
AMERICAN INTERESTS IN VENEZUELA

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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
Transmitting Electricity.

SACRAMENTO. Sept. 6-Sacramento is
successfully using to-day electric power
transmitted sixty-fve miles over alumni
mum wires, from Browns Valley above
NarvsyilIe 1t is the first instailment Of
200 horsepower sent by the North Yuba
company under contract with the Sacra-
,1ento Electric, Gas and Railway Com
nany Of this city, and supplements the
bower already used transmitted here from
Newcastle ard Folsom. Under the con-
tract four thousand more horsepower is
10 follow.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07
a New Parlor

Advances made on furniture and pianos with
or without removal. J. Noonan. 1917 1923 Mission.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-07

Total Expenditures 81, 1OS, 16S 80
Losses Incurred during the year. 594 So6 rs
EMIL F. MIETHKE. Vice President.
RUDOLF BERNDT, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
day Of April. 1s99
Magdeburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The home at Ashland of Colonel
Thomas Whitehead, late commissioner
of agriculture, was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning.
MIR, Samuel Simpson, for many years
public school teacher in Loudoun
county, died on Tuesday at his home
in Aldie. He was an invalid from pa
ralysis.
1t is reported that Mr.. Mcdonald
Lee, editor of the Virginia Citizen, has
bought the controlling interest in the
Fredericksburg Free Lance sDd will
hereafter assume it's editorship.
Edgar L. Hooks $1,000 grist mill
near Parrishville, Frederick county
was totally destroyed by fire Monday
night. An engine spark caused che
fire. There ia no insurance.
State Senator Chsfles 2 McCorkle,
OF Rockbridge, died in Richmond about
midnight last night. He had long been
an INVALID and was recently taken to
the Old Dominion Hospital.
Representatives of the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Yesterday conferred with officers of the
Sugar Beef Company at fredericksburg
4s to the best location for factory.
Options covering controlling inter-
est. 10 the Winchester Gas and Electric
Light Company have been secured at
par by Mr.. Daniel Russell, of St. Louis,
Mo. 1t is said that the plant will in
he near future pass into private handle.
Charles B. Lewis, of Lewisetta,
Northumberland county, and Henry
Howell, colored, were arrested Tuesday
night and taken to Heathsyille, charged
with having burned the canning factory
of Thomas 81. Fallin, at Coan. in 1896,
and similar factory, owned by l.. w.
Courtney, at Mundys Point, last year.
Mr.. Richard II. Horner died at his
home near Marshall. FauQuier county,
on Friday, the Sth inst, aged about so
years. Mr.. Horner was at the break
ing out of the war between the States q
member of Ashby's cavalry, he sub
scquently joined Capt. ]. A. Adams's
company, which formed a part of the
Oh Virginia Cavalry of Gen. Lomax's
brigade.
Mrs. GeorgianDa Lewis in Winches-
ter yesterday instituted suit in The Cir
cult Court for divorce from her hus-
band, Hugh Lewis. Mrs. Lewis al
leges cruelty on the part of her hus-
band. Lewis is now in Jail in default
of $500 bond to keep the peace. He
was arrested ON Monday on charge
that be Threatened to kill his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
gV-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The WARM Africa.

Capetowp, Dec. 14.-An official re-
port from Ganeral Gatscre at Sterks'
troom gives the following additional
casualties in the Stormburg fight on
Sunday: Irish Rifes-two officers
wounded; ten men killed and % wound
ed. Northumberland Fusiliers-twelve
killed and 90 wounded. General Cat.
acre adds that most of The wounded are
in the hands OF the enemy.
London D. C. 14.-General Methuen's
casualties in Mondays battle north oil
Modder River, exceeded 1000. The
Hi shland brigade, alone, lost So officers
and $50 men in killed, wounded and
missing.
The British reverse is more severe
than any one expected and as General
Methuen has only weeks provisions
he is in serious danger Of isolation. Lon
don is taking the defeat badly and the
newspa pers are flooded with letters de-
handing the War Offices scalp. There
are slight signs that the public is get
ling ready to make Chamberlain the
scrapegoat for plunging the country in
TO war peematurely.
London, Dec. IA private tele
gram received in Eddinburg, says that
General Butler hes Inflicted crushing
blow on the Beers aud raised the siege
NJ Ladgsmiih. Ire report is not cor
irmr,, at he var office 1t is further
rumored that General Butler captured
10000 Boers.
Modder River Camp, DEC. 10 The
British troops say the Boer shooting in
Mondays battle vas extraordinary, eE-
pecially in the way they chose officers
for targets. 10 Sundays bombardment
If the Beers by the British naval guns,
lydite she'll scattered Boer prayer
meeting at which the Beers were petit
tioIing God for victory.
Montreal, Dee. l4-The bank of
Montreal here has received cable
rom Loa'oa saying that Ladysmith
has been relieved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14

The discussion of the collation. consum-
ed some time, and it was conducted with
a eusto and conviviality which was eh
loved By both participants and specta-
tors. The conversation produced ny
the friction of contact was animatlhe
and e1hiliarating and the enjoyment
of all was unbounded.
Some time after the cigars had oeeh
lighted Toastmaster Smith called Tor
l attention and stated that toasts had
. been prepared TO which fitting re-
sponses were to follow, but upon COL
sultatiop with several brethren 1t had
been determined to omit them. owing
to the Iateness of the hour and the wish
of numbers of guests to return TO WssI-
iugton on the miduight traio.
Grand Junior Deacon K. Kemper
arose, and, on behalf Of the Ladies
Guild of Christ Church, presented to
Past Grand Master r. w. Woodberry,
of Colorado, cane cut from tree 10
Christ Church yard. The Grand Ju-
Nor Deacon spoke in most feeling
terms and his remarks were very ap-
prOpriate.
Past Grand Master Woodberry's re-
spouse was equally as appropriate and
was couched in pathetic and suitable
language. His acknowledgment to the
ladies of the souvenir was especially H.
ting.
Six hundred and fifty persons were
at the tables, and it was o'clock this
morning before the feast was brought to
q close. The banquet was brought to
an end by all joining hands around the
several tables and singing "Auld Lang
Syne."
Senators Daniel and Martin were ex-
pected to be in attendance, but sent tel
egrams of regret.
1t is said that rarely, if ever, were
tables more beautifully set than those
Of last night. Cut glass candelabra
glistened brilliantly above the snowy
! white table cloths and pyramids OF
fruits and lovely palms and flowers
we're to be seen everywhere, while the
viands were served most exquisitely.
The following we're the toasts as pre-
pared by DR.. Smith:
Grand Master B. Z w. Duke O. Cha :
iottesvillc, "rhe Grand loigs vi VirginiA-
Which honors US with ti presence here. aud
which it delights us to honor" Grand Mas.
ter ]. Heury Small, Of Washington, The
Grand Lodge of the District Of Columbia
Bound TO the Virginia craft by exceptionally
strong ties of mutual affection ard esteem
Grand Master w. Woodbury., of Co o.ado,
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The Pursuit. of Aguin aldo.

Cayan, Luz)n, Dec. 7, via Manila.
Dec. IA -Aguinsldo, accompanied by
nis wife, three other women, and a
body guard of less than dozen men,
is logging it over the mountain trails
With Major Msrch's battalion in close
pursuit. The Filipino leader passed
through Bontoc on December 4, NOV
6 in the direction Of Bayombong. He
mas one American prisoner with him, 9
non-com missioned officer. 1t is learn
ed that General Tino's retreat was in.
tended to cover Aguinaldo's escape.
General Yourg, however, discovered
the real trail after reaching Candon,
and March was dispatched in pursuit,
So close were the American troops that
The main portion of Aguinaldo's body
guard, under General Gregario del
Pillar, took position at Tildad Pass, to
prevent further pursuit Of the leader.
The battle that followed resulted in the
signal victory for the Americans. Gen.
Pillar died fighting bravely encouraging
mis- men by voice and action. On Filar's
body diary was found dedicated to
his fance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
A NIGHT Of Terror.

awful anxiety wsa fe tior new NJ.
of the brave General Buruusm' o. ~ ",
chiae, Me-, when the doc oF7 !. sou ~,ile.
could not live Till morD!pg' "a tsr
Mrs. g. b. Lincoln, who aitenutc he
that fearful night. call tncugu' he
must soon die from Pneumonl9' w rs,r.
begged for DR.. Kings Ne" DI' ~ -;
saying that it had more thaa oDc' cop.
ed her life, and bad cured nel ne
sumption. After three SINAI! dose en-, ~
slept easily all night, and u *; w. maj.
use completely cured her" lD.s ~ @nrs
Velous medicine ia guarantt e1 ~ 90.
all Throat, Cnest and Lung ps sn,d,.
Only 80 cents and $1.00. Ira D,ug
frees at E. s. Leadbester & ooD'
St0ra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

Twelve democratic members OF ine
House will vote for the republican cur
rency bill establishing the gold s'a'u'
ard.
Rev. Robert Cosman, jr., OF ST. ona !
Church, Boston, was YESTERDAY elsc'e gu
bishop of the Protestant EplscopS %,
diocese of Maine, to fill the y"csn''
caused by the death of Bishop Neels'
While the main fight at Modder river
on Monday was progressing oo1y - j.
Free Skaters attacked Gen. MetnueD /;
line OF communication at Belmont y :
miles south of the river. Tee re'u I. - ~.
this ia not known. General Butler "; y.
begun his advance on Genera JouD'. ~,
army OF ColeDso, Natal. New i se sA
pected of battle there, in wnlcn sOp yir
10000 men on each side will pFOO''''
b. engaged.
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gether in the perpetual union of the
siaterhood of States

gether in the perpetual union of the
sisterhood of States.
The welcome was especially enthu-
siastic when Canada was called, and
Grand Master Duke introduced Grand
Senior Warden Armstrong, of the
Grand Lodge of the Dominion of Cana
da, rs the representative of that nag
under which General George Wash
iDgton was born, and which banner,
with that of the Stars and Stripes, is
the insignia of the great Englisb-speak-
ing people of the world, whose infu
epce in behalf of civilization has d. en-
so great in the past, and will continue
to control in the future the destlnie5 OF
nations.
When the District of Columbia was
announced Grand Master ]. Henry
Small also presented Grand Secretary
William R. Singleton, one of the most
conspicuous Masons of the District
Grand Master Small said tina. Mr..
Singleton was worthy of the highest
honors that could be besto wed upon a
member of the order. Mr.. Singleton
followed in brief speech, and both
were warmly greeted by the large and
enthusiastic audience.
Other responses were made Oy the
Grand Masters or their representatives
from the States of Connecticut, New
Hampshire. Maryland. Florida, Texas,
Kentucky, Oaio. Indiana, New Jersey
Missouri, Kansas, Washington, Colora
do, Minnesota, West Virginia, Yer.
mont, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa and
Nebraska. The speeches abouoded in
wit, pathos and fraternal feeling and
were heartily enjoyed by the listeners
One of the happiest "hits" of tn
evening was made by Grand Master
Lodge, of Michigan, who overheard
Grand Master Duke in reply to the
question, "How many more are to
speak," say: "God only knows" Grand
Master Lodge, in most humorou:
manner, referred to the remark and
brought down the house, but Judge
Duke was equal to the emergency and
made happy response.
After the reception and responses o.
the distinguished visitors Grand Mss
tcr Duke presented tho 122nd annua
report. He Was happy in mis- allusion;
to the distinguished guests who honor
cd the Masons of the State with theil
presence. He said that the ancient
prerogative of making Masons "a'
sight" was often questioned in modern
times, but no one would dispute biz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
Brooke Lodge No At, of Alexandria.
Federal Lodge No. /. of Washington.

During the moving Of the procession min
ute guns were fired from vessel in the
stream
The body was borne from the mansion to
the family vault on bier by detail Of four
leutenants OF the 1O6th Regiment, Virginia
militia, viz: Lawrence Hoof, ir, james
Turner George Wise and William Moss Thit
bier was destroyed st the burning of tho
, Alexandria Museum in 1871. WHARF it had
been deposited for many years.
On the i'd of the ca:keG was inscribed
GEN raj Geo &c Washington, departed this
life on the 18th Of December, 1893, act 6S. ,
On arriving at the grave tao services Of tho
Episcopal Church were performed by Rev
Thomas Davis, rector of Christ Church, Alex
andris, and the ceremonies of the Masonic
fraternity by Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick, Wol
shipful Master of Alexandria Lodge Mo. %
aud by Rev James Muir d. D., chaplain o
the lodge.
Three general discharges of the infantry
the cavalry and eleven pieces of artillery
which lined the banks of the Potomac bacs
of the vault paid the last tribute to the er
tom he'd commander-in- hief OF the armies o
the United States. and to the derar,ed hero
A mu altitude of persons asst mbed from msn
ID les around. at Mt Vernon, to attend thu
ob5equies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
From Havana.

Havana. DEC. 1.-The appointment
of General Wood to succeed General
Brooke as governor OF Cuba is natural
ly the sole topic Of conversation here
today. Sentiment is probably divided as
the new move though this relates
more to the personality of the two gene
ruls than to the change itself, which is
not generally regarded as OF great i'm
portaDce.
General Brooke does not seem to be
surprised at his removal, but he refuses
to discuss the subject,
The battleship Texas is expected
here today.
Father Chadwick, chaplain of the
Texas, who was formerly chaplain OF
the Maine, arrived here yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, Dec. IA.
SENATE.

Mr.. Pettigrew called up his resolu-
ton inquiriDg of the Secretary Of the
Navy if it was true as reported that
Dewey saluted the Philippine flag on
the Filipinos' vessels In Manila Bay.
Mr.. Chandler promptly moved to
table the resolution but by unanimous
consent Mr.. Pettigrew was allowed to
make brief statement. He said it was
reported from an apparently reliable
sorce that the flag had been recognized
and the facts ought to be obtained.
The Chandler motion was adopted
Al TO 20. Mr.. Hosr was the only re-
publican who voted with those in favor
of trying to obtain the information.
Messrs. McLaurin, McEnery and
Lindsey, democrats, voted with the re-
publicans. The Senate then went into
executive session.
After brief executive session the
doors were opened, and the House con-
current resolution providing for holi.
day recess of Congress from December
20 TO January was agreed to.
The Senate passed resolutions in
memory of the late Representative Dan
ford, of Ohio, and as further mark OF
respect adjourned until tomorrow.
HOUSE.
The House met at II o'clock this
morning, with slim attendance Of
members and the galleries almost
empty.
Mr.. McAleer was sworn in as mem.
Der.
The consideration of the currency bill
was resumed.
Messrs. Cox, Lewis and Lanham pro-
tested against the demo 1etization of sill
yer, and Mr. Crumpecker gloried in the
prosperity OF the country under repub.
lican rule.
Mr.. Sibley announced his intention to
vote against the bill saying that he
would give his reasons later In the Rec
ord. He also made it clear that he had
not abandoned the democratic party.
He said he would not embarrass the
democratic leaders by occupying their
time on the floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14

The FIL1PINos having divided their
forces into separate bands in order
to conduct more effective warfare, the
u. S. officers in command of the troops
invading their country. have directed
that all of them captured shall be
treated as spies and trsitors and be shot
at once. But the United States were
represented at the international con-
ference held at The Hague last summer
to ameliorate the asperities of war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has prescrib-
ed the qualification for suffrage in the
island of Negros; ability to read and
write, and the possession of five hun
dred dollars worth of property. Every
body who has been in the Philippines
says the people of those islands are in
fnitelp superior in intelligence to those
of the negroes of the South, but no
such qualification is imposed upon the
suffrage of the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14

Gov. TYLER, accompanied by some
women, will, it is announced, go to
Washington tomorrow and beg Presi-
dent Mckinley to name one OF the new
ships of the American navy after his
State. However, as the U. S. Congress
has evidently lost its senses, and, as
ex-senator German says the whole ns-
ton has gone crazy, and as Gov. Tyler
persisted to the last in saying that the
people of Virginia desired him to be
their Senator, few things need be sur
prising now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
THURSDAY EVENING, DEC IA, 1895
THE President evidently is not SO op-

THE President evidently is not 30 OPP
posed to the "twin relics" as is the ma
iority Of his party in Congress, for, in
the treaty he made with the Sultan OF
zulu, the text OF which has just been
made public, it is specially provided
that neither the religion nor any OF the
customs of the people of that island
shall be interfered with Mohammed:sm
being their religion and polygamy their
custom-and also recognizes the exist
ence of slavery and allows individual
slaves to buy their freedom. But Utah
and the South are within the limits OF
the United States, while the Philippine
Islands are ten thousand miles across
the seas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
Foreign News

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE public consi..
tory was held today in the Consjsrorr
Hall. Although the weather wss We.
and cold, 800 psfsN"o were presant
The Pope Was lcu~ly cheer'd, H.
looked wan and coughed consids,ahiro
but displayed his usual cheermIneSs
At the consistory two Few csrdinsI:
were hated and IA French, 3 Spanish
AID 2 German bishops were appointed
Cardinal Parocchi, who recently re-.
signed the Vicarsnip OF Rome, was an
pointed vice chancellor succeeding the
late Cardinal Mertel. we
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
Gaining "a Wide Reputation.

AS cure for rheumatism Chamb her.
lain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide repu-
tatiop. D. B. Johnson, of Richmond
Ind, has been troubled with that all
ment since 1862 10 speaking of it he
says: 81 never found anything that
would relieve me until l used Chamber:
lain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic
with me. Ny foot was swollen and
panied me very much, but one good
application of Pain Balm relieved me"
For sale by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-14
The NIolineux Trial.

New York, Dec. 14.-In anticipation of
sensational testimony at the Molineux trial
today, great crowd gathered in the CORR
doris of tho criminal court building. Many
women were in the crowd. There were rumors
of sensational testimony 10 come today. II
was learned, however, that the prosecution
will soon spring surprise by endeavoring to
introduce pictures ssid to be of an incriminat-
ing character.