The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 15, 1899, Page 5

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1899, HAVE LOST HOPE ] pointee. To-night Senator Burrows, man- \ aging the fight for the anti-Quay Repub- licang, and Senator Jofles of Arkansds. for the Democrats. positively declared that | Quay would be decisively refused his seat, | and "the question will be settled for ali time to come. The committee will hear the arguments y * of former Senator Edmund Ggainst Quay. and Attorney General E The ——— e { king of Penn Ivania in his behalf. ! hearing will be publie. 1 ibl f Hi to v g WA O Sented, 1 ©|COMMITTEE CHANGES g BY REPUBLICANS POLITICAL LIFE AT STAKE MR A S0 HURRYING FROM FLORIDA TO WASHINGTON. it s It Is Canlculated That the Pennsyl- wvanian Will Be Denied a Seat | With Many Votes to Spare. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The Repub- the e to-day adopted ihe » Commitiee on Con mportant cha m! the mem? Appr priations Relations )—Foster Perkins, Wel- and man) r Hawley, M cMillan, . Scott. Wellington. Civil Service—Ross (chair- Beveridge (chairman), iatrman), Sewell, In Nelson, Baker, Deboe (chalrman), Mec- Hanna. 0 ate Commerce—Ken tiop — Simon (chairman), Stewart, p w. hatrman), MecC ¢. Quarles, McCumber. new)- Lodge (chalrman), roctor, McBride, Beveridge. f New York (chairman), E sims—Beverldge. nd Elections—McComas and Grounds—Fatrbanks Quarles, :pooner, Deboe, Depew ark_of Wyoming, K Ciaims—Foster. Beveridge. ation Routes—Quarles (chatrm D. Potomac ter Five Civilized Trib Transportation of { River Front—Hoar, Wetmore, Fc Baker. t Products—McCumber, Expositions—Depew tor. Hanshrough, Lodge. tiona! Banks—Kean (chairman), espassers Upon Indlan Lands ‘chairman) Woman Suffrage—Foster. (chairman), to-day vely that m six to MeCtmber ats, Mor-| It is observed that Kvle (Independent) for Cor-| and Stewart (Silver) are considered in the Quay ajority list of committees, tein s NEW SWISS PRESIDENT. Walther Hauser Elected by the Fed- eral Assembly. Dec. 14.—The Fede: alther Haus: BER bly ha NE 1 Assem- . the Radi- Handsome Celluloid Toilet Case for 85 cents We are now ready with our Christmas goods —a very large assortment — very many kinds. Good goods and lots of them. You know our medicines are very low priced and dependable —just so with our holi- d.l.\‘ g(md\ Toilet and Manicure Cases Collar and Cuff Boxes Celluloid collar and cuff boxes, different sizes and designs; sep- arate apartments, high as §3; low as This Set 85 cents Combination toilet case and manicure set; handsome cellu- loid case in many shades and - fancy trimmings, artistically lined with sky blue satin; con- tains comb, brush, scissors, nail brush, file, powder box, Fancy satin -trimmings in pink A : chamois _polisher and light blue. A pretty case in various shedes of celluloid ormamented with figures and flower. mb, and mirror; case is eight inches Jong, tour inches high and wide, all Genuine celluloid manicure and toiler combination case 14x7 inches, trimmed in blue; con- tains comb, brush, nail fle, chamois polisher, scissors, glove buttoner, powder boxes, etc., all backed and ornamented with imitation tortoise shell $6.50 contains ¢ Sor 85c ilar case, except ends trim- med in dark red, green and blue plush; comb, brush and mirror Manicure Sets Large, beautiful combination toilet set and manicure; fin- ished elegantly in various shades and contains over a dozen different articles $10 n celluloid case trim- g and fancy figures, shaped top, red satin lin- ing, snap clasp; comb, brush and mirror $1.25 in better finish $6.50 Handkerchief Cases 2nd Glove Boxes Fanty figared celluloid cases, lined and ornamented with flowers, can be used for either handkerchefs, gloves, neckties or hose; three different styles, each odd Similar and larger sizes cases Genuine celluloid case orna- mented with fancy figures and flowers; rich red satin finish inside; nail cleaner and file, scissors, knife, nippers, powder box and polisher $5 Shaving Set Artistically set in fancy cellu- loid cases, trimmed in different _ shades of satin; contains razor brush, mug and pair of scissors $2 > 5¢C L Larger and more artistically finished in many shades from 50c 10 §1.50. The Owl Drug Co Dependable Drugs Cut-Rate Druggists Some very pretty sets as high as $4 1128 Market St., San Francisco Broadway & 1oth St., Oakland " | came hgme FORGET THE [ e e 0 B B g R R S e S | P BISHOP GEORGE 1.OS ANGELES, Dec. 14.—At the mee! ing of the Newman Club held in this city to-night Bishop Montgomery read a very interesting paper on ‘“‘Religlous ance.” Invitations were issued testant clergymen, and many of them ac- cepted. A orate banquet formed the closing f the function. John F. Francis feature acted as stmaster. Among the guests were: Rev. A. G. Trew, Rev. Robert J. | Burdette, Rev. J. S. Thomson, Rabbi S Hecht, Rev. Will A. Knighten, Rev. W. H. Knicl bocker, Rev. B. F. Coulter, Rev. | G. W. Wadsworth, Rev. C. J. K. Jones, | General G. Andrade, Judge E. M. Ross, | Judge W itzgerald, Judge Lucian | Shaw, Judge M. T. Allen, Judge B. > | Smith, D. K. Trask, H. W. Hellman, W. | €. Patterson, F. A. Gibson, R. H. F. Var- rdinand K. Rule, Dr. O. D. Fitzger- . Dr. Barton Dozfer. Judge J. A. An- | derson, Judge A. M. 8 cKinle H. Jevne, G. W, e | ter and Joseph S Bishop Montgomery's paper was in part | as follows When the matter of religious toleration ts in stion, it oo often s that we seem ink we are called upon to go into the and ficht old battles that should never ave been fought. The shortest way to right Tqu w0 pa | b a wrong Is to confess the wrong and work on lines other than those that led to it. When the world has moved on, in conception of the ¥ things that affect’ us with the biblical | injunction that “‘sufficlent unto the day is the evil thereof,” we should realize we have enough | to do in attending to present wants, and | should “let the demnd past lie quiet with fts dead.” ince settled accounts with to every one according are capable of rising to duties lis we should be- s 100k to the present and It Is true, throughout to profit by our ers; In this sense 1 upon that part | of the past whict to alienate breth- | ren. with a view to uniting them under a c mon banner of truth and charity. It is 1y by this method of using the best an ing the worst and worthless in the store-house of the past that progress is made in all human | things. It fe by this means that manners are | softened and humanized; arts and sclences | grow toward perfection; sclence of government | ftself recelves constantly an accretion of bet- | ter things. In a word, it Is by such means that that very indefinite term, civilization, in is it b EATTENDS | THE CONSITORY He Announces Appoint- ments of Bishops. g IFU_P Epecial Dispatch to The Call. ROME, Dec. 14.—At the conststory held | to-day the Pope formally announc appointment of a number of Bishop: cluding that of Monsignor Fergo Mc to the bishopric of London, Ontarlo, | which he has been occupying alnce Aug- ust 1 The Pope at the consistory also an nounced theé appointments of Monsignor | Falconi, the apostolle delegate to ‘an- ada. ax Metropolitan of Larino, and of | | Monsignor Frederlc Eissaux to the united | gees of Sault Ste. Marie and Marquette, | | The consistory was held fn the Salle R gla with the usual grand ceremonial, and the presence of the diplomatic corps, | oman nobiiity and many prominent | The Pope appeared to be In | He smiled continually aad t humor, A secret consistory in the chapel fol- lowed, at which the Pope delivered an al- locution of a wholly religious character and performed the ceremony of opening and closing the mouths of the new Car- dinals. The Pontiff was much acclaimed, clally in the ducal hall, fn which ds witnessed the procession. ey crow MAY IMPEACH WITNESS. { Allegations of Fraud in the Mec- Daniel Case. PORTLAND, Or., Dec. 4.—David T. Gee of Port Townsend, F. L. Morse and Mrs. Morse of this city were tha pringipal | witnesses for the defense In the trial of | Frank McDandel for the murder of Claire Fitch. The defense endcavored to pr l)a- all the witnesses that McDaniel reach- €d his home before 11:30 on the night of the murder. D. L. Gee testified that on the night of the murder he saw a young man and young woman standing on the corner of East Sixth and East Hoyt | streets. The couple were talking, hug- ging and kissing. He claimed to have watched them fifteen or twenty minntes, when the young man walked away from the girl. Without noticing what the ein did, Gee says he watched the man to ree if he knew him, that view enabling him | now to identify McDaniel as the sare ! person. Gee went into his house imme- | dlllel{‘. looked at the clock and swears it wag then just five minutes before 11, The court record was produced to show that Gee had served a term in the Oregon penitentiary for forgery, and District At- torney Gittner said he would produce evi- dece to show that Gee's evidence was job- . Mr. and Mrs, Morse, at whose resi- dence McDaniel I testified that he before | concludes the note, Old World to the new. PAST AND BRIGHTEN THE FUTURE Bishop Montgomery Presents HiS|senate sheives Binn of Views on Religious Tolerance {0 the Newman Club. -0—0-0—0-0-0-0—04—0—0—0—0—0—0—&0-0—0—0—... B e RIS SEORS S Y MONTGOMERY, 04040909000+ +0 0400000000000 | its comprehensive sense, ought to make life more livable. With this principle before us | we began national housekeeping. One hundred | and twenty years of national life have con- firmed us in this estimate of ourselves. Have we reached our full stature in this respect Have we done all that we could for this prin. ciple, rendered to our country all the nlrfll(lh; that was due? 1 shall make confession of sins of my own religious denomination, and quote testimony from sources that cannot be suspected of par tlality to the Catholic church. 1 do 80 now for the purpose of instituting a parallel be- t other religious denominations, stmply to {hat_wrong has been done on both sides. the children of those Who the wrong, should endeavor by mutual consent to out the memory. The confession I h to make is, “that in that past which none of us are responsible, many in my own denomination greatly sinned 1glous Intolerance, and so used the name « church as to bring shame and discredit upon the whole body, for there is no tenet of faith - that persecution for religlous opinions or of coercing consclence in_ religious belief. The witnesses called show that sins of the same nature were committed likewise by oth and 1 guote them solely for their | historical value. I do not here subscribe to their views other than historical. To an edi- tion_of Guizot's lectures on civilization Is ap- perded @ series of notes by Rev. C. 8. Henry, professor of history and philosophy In the Uni versity of New York. In his notes Dr. Henry discusses the contentiop of the Catholic church for a teaching authority In matters of faith, and that of private judgment on the rt of non-Catholics as & clcal question bétween n And he quotes . Cranmer and others for | d gives Fuller, Heylin and Col- al witnesses of its truth. He “From the study of these facts the reader may judge for himsel how far the principle of freedom of mind in regard to religlous faith was recognized or respected by the reformers.” Much of this spirit was transplanted from the Fven to the present day, unless a change has come in the last five’ years. no Catholic can hold an office of honor, trust or profit in Sweden, and in free America Catholicity alone would practically disqualify any man for the office of President That unhappy spirit was undoubtedly greatly due to the age. In this country certanly it ought to dle once for all in every form. Fair, manly discussion of principles is In keeping | with the letter and spirit of our laws. The idea of coerclon or unfair dealing Is foreign to our institutions, Is unworthy of any man that shelters beneath the flag. Religion is the basis of soclety. Most men are convinced of it. There is not a doubt that our differences have | done more harm to true religion than any other single cause. The only basix of union is truth, and truth taught by a divine authority. STRONGHOLD OF BEBELS CAPTURED Biacnabato Surrenders to Lieutenant Arnold. Sl Epecial Dispatch to The Call. MANITLA, Dec. 14.—A detachment of Colonel Hayes' cavalry under Lieutenant Arnold has captured Biacnabato, the mountain stronghold, where the last In- surrection was ended with a peace treaty. A large quantity of munitions of war was | secured. Major Bachelor's battalion of the Twenty-fourth Infantry is making slow progress in the Aparri Valley. The vil- lagers are giving the colored troops ban- quets and balls everywhere, - LIEUTENANT BATSON SERIOUSLY INJURED WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—General Otis has cabled the War Department that Lieutenant Batson, who organized and commanded the Macabebe scouts, has been seriously wounded {n the foot. Am- putation may be necessary. General Otls’ dispatch is as follow: “MANILA, Dec. 14.—Lieutenant Batson, Fourth “avalry, = organized four largs companies ‘of Macabebe scouts, had (ge advan of Lawton's troops and attended Young’s cavalry in Northwestern Luzon, Batson leading with consplcuous gal- lantry in several hard-fought engage- ments. On November 19 he was seriously wounded in the foot and amputation is probably necessary; can he not receive majority in some staff corps as a reward for efficient service? General Otis also cabled the War De- partment as follows: “MANT Dec. 14.—General Lawton reports Bulucan province freed of insur- ents yesterday. Troops of the Fourth uv-lr?‘ captured a strong mountain po- sition In Blacnabato, witk food ...ppll’e‘i. clothing, a cartridge factory and bar- racks. MacArthur's troops occupled iba and a town on the southwestern coast of uzon, with slight opposition, and a few light casualties. On’the Sth inst. Bates report frem Zamboanga that he h: garrisoned Basitan and is sending troops to Cottobato and Davan and that the con- dition of affairs is satisfactory. Eighteen hundred Spanish prisoners have been re- celved In Manila and over 2000 more are en route. Thirteen hundred were shipped to Spain on the 16th inst. These prisoncrs :vhe.re (I‘:xe gmch' ‘lln‘ner physical condition n nish troops that surrendercd when Klnl?: capitulated.” —_———— Onyx tables, lamps, framed pictures and statuary cheap. Sanbo: ., T4l ot m“&v anborn, Vail & Co. kS | the bill, stated that he would vote against ND PHILIPNE INESTIGATION Pettigrew. it VOTE NEARLY TWO TO ONE TR e CHANDLER WAS THE LEADER . OF THE OPPOSITION. (LA L Proponent of the Measure Desired to Know if Our Troops Had Recog- nized the Flag of the In- surgents. e Spectal Dispatch to The Call. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The Senate to-day by a decisive vote and practically without discussion lald on the table the Pettigrew resolution of inguiry as to whether or not the United States forces had recognized the Filfpino insurgents’ flag and had turned over .Spanish sol- dlers to the Insurgents. It agreed to the House Christmas recess resolution and agreed to meet to-morrow to receive re- ports on the ‘composition of its commit- tees for this Comgress. Pettigrew's resolution came up In the regular order. Chandler moved to lay the resolution on the table and refused Pet- tigrew’s request to withdraw the motion. | There was, however, no objection to an | explanation by Pettigrew, and he spoke briefly, saying that his only purpose was to ascertain whether certain newspaper | statements concerning the recognition given Aguinaldo’s forces by our fleet in Manila Bay In the summer of 1808 were true. He sald the statement had been made repeatedly that vessels bearing the Philippine flag had passed in and out of the harbor at that time, and that the flag had been saluted on different occasions by the American forces. He had never seen a contradiction of -this report, and he considered it important to know whether it was baged upon He had also seen fruqul'n‘f' atements to the ef- fect that on one occasion our forces had turned over prisoners taken in a_battl on Subig Bay to the Filipinos, If this was true, he and many others would like to know 'the facts and the cirenmstances under which they occurred. He therefore considered the resolution a proper one, | and hnswd Chandler’'s motion to lay on the table would not prevail. Chandler replled that every word of the | resolution and speeches made upon it would be cabled to Manila. For this rea- son he hoped that the resofution would be promptly disposed of. ‘rhe motion to 1ay on the table was car- ried < 41, noes 20, as follows Ayes—Aldrich Allison. Beverldge, Car- er, Chandler, Clark (W} Deboe, De- pew, Elkins, Fairbanks, Foraker, Foster, i’-‘r e, Gallinger, Gear, Hanna, Hawle, {ean, Lindsay, Lodge, McBride, McCc mas, ' McCumber, McEnery, McLaurin McMillan, Nelson, Perkins, Platt (Conn. Platt (N. Y.), Pritchard, Ross, Sewell, Shoup, Spooner, Stewart, Thurs ton, Wellington, Wetmore and Wolcott. Total, 41. Noes—Bacon, Bate, Berry, Butler, Clay, | Cockrell, Harris, Heitfeldt. Hoar, Jones (Ark), Itenney, Moncy, Pattigrew,” Pet- tus, Rawlins, Sullivan,” Tallaferro, Tiil- man, Turley and Vest. Total, 2. After a brief executive session, the Sen- ate agreed to the House resolution for a Christmas holiday adjournment from De- cember 20 until January 3. On motion of Foraker the Senate then, at 1:05 p. m., adjourned out of respect of the memory of the late Representative Danford of Ohlo. et A House Discusses Finance. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—The debate on the currency bill in the House to-day was tame and prosaic. The attendance both | in the galleries and on the floor was light and none of the speeches made attracted special attention. Sibley (D.) of Penn- sylvania, who had publicly announced his change of views on the money question and_who It was thought might vote for it. Thayer, a was the only who made a Massachusetts Democrat, member of the opposition eech for the bill to-day. S CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE. Officials BSelected by the President| Are Approved. WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.—The Senate to-day confirmed the following nomina- tions: ; To be United States Ministers—Willlam P. Lord, to the Argentine Republic; Her- bert W. Bowen, New York, to Persla Arthur S. Hardh. New Jersey, to Greece, Roumania and Bervia; Lawrence Towns- nd of Pennsylvania, to Belgium; Bellamy Btorer of Ohlo, to Spatn; John M. Trwin | of Towa, to Portugal. To be United States Consuls—J. H. Johnson of Texas, at Coaticook, Canada: | H. L. Washington of Texas, at Valencia, Spain. To be secretaries of legations—Lloyd C. Griscom of Pennsylvanla, at Constanti- nople; J. C. McNally of Pennsylvania, to | Guatemala and Honduras; Spencer’ F. | Eddy of Illinols, to Paris (second secre- | tary); Joseph H. Choate Jr. of New York, | to " London (third secretary); Arthur Beaupre of Iliinols, at Bogota, Colombia. —_——— HOUSE BILLS INTRODUCED. Measure to Extend the Homestead | Law to the Philippines. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—Among | House measures Introduced to-day were | these: | By Wilson of Arizona, a bill admitting | Arizona to Statehood and to give two months’ extra pay to those serving in the | war with Spain, without Ilimitations o present law; by Glynn of New York, a resolution for a tribute to the memory of Joseph Henry, the scientist, on the oc- casion of the one-hundredth anniversary of his birth; by Jones of Washington, a | bill to extend the homestead law to the | Philippines, so that soldiers serving fn | the wars with Spain or the Philippines shall have the benefit of homestead settle- ment in the Philippines. PULLING FOR THE NATIONAL CONVENTION | Philadelphia Has the Strongest Dele- gation and Is Making a Hot Fight Among Committeemen. WASHINGTON, Dec. W.—Four cities are striving to-night for the favor of the | membuers of the Republican Natlonal | | Committee, and at a late hour to-night | veteran members from the committee sald they had no idea where the next | Republican national convention would be held. It was apparent that few members had committed themwelves. The four mu- nicipal aspirants are New York, Philadel- phia, Chicago and St. Louls, The Philadelphia delegation is the larg- est on the ground and is making strong clalms of its strength in the committee, Chicago claims 28 votes. which is more than a majority. New York and 8t. Louis clalm a good fighting chance. ~Richard C. Kerens, member for Missouri, intends | to offer an amendment to the resolution, | asking Congress to base the next Con- | gressional apportionment upon the votes cast instead of populatio: Jones Convicted. WOODLAND, Dec. 14. — “Professor' George E. Jones, the alleged phrenologist, | charged with taking undue liberties with 14-year-old Orpha Motz, was convicted by a fury. Sentence has been postponed un- til' Saturday in order to give attorneys for the defense time to prepare a motion for a new trial. the —_——— On account of the time neces- sary in the preparation of the Christmas edition of THE CALL, to be issued Sunday, December 17, NO ADVERTISE- MENTS for that issue will be received AFTER 9:30 P. M. SATURDAY. > FOLL TENT 0 SAMOM TREATY Signed by Hay, Holleben and Pauncefote. TS M DATED WASHINGTON, DEC. 2 ey DOCUMENT WHEREBY TUTUILA _WAS ACQUIRED. R Agreement Is Very Brief, There Be- ing Only Four Articles in All With No Subdivisions Thereof. PR S Special Dispatch to The Call. | WASL 3TON, Dec. 14.—The full text of the treaty negotiated between the United States, Germany and Great Britain for the adjustment of the questions be- tween the three Governments in respect to the Samoan Islands was made public to-day. The treaty bears date at Wash- ington, December 2, 159, and after recit- ing its purpose to be to adjust amicably questions between the three powers in re- spect to the Samoan group and to avold future misunderstandings, it proceeds textually as follows: Article 1—The general act concluded and signed by the aforesald powers at Berlin, on the 14tb day of June, A. D. 1589, and all pre- vious treaties, conventions and agreements re- lating to Samoa are annulled Article 1I—-Germany renounces in favor of the United Si | Great Britain in like manner renounces in favor of the United States of America all her | rights and claims over and In respect to the | island of Tutuila, and ail other islands of the | Samoan group t of mnqmde 171 degrees west of Greenwich. Reciprocally, the United States of America | renounce in favor of Germany all their rights | and claims over and In respect to the islands of | Upolu and Savall, and all other islands of the | Bamoan group west of longitude 171 degrees | west of Greenwich. Article III—It js understood and agreed that | each of the three signatory powers shall con- | tinue to enjoy in respect to their commerce and | commercial vessels in all the islands of the | Samoan group privileges and conditions equal | 1o those enjoyed by the sovereign power in all | ports which may be open to the commerce of either of them. Article IV—The present convention shall be | ratified as soon as possible and shall come Into | force Immedately after the exchange of ratifi- cations, In faith whereot, etc., JOHN HAY, HOLLEBEN, PAUNCEFOTE. separate treaty was tiated to ver the provisio e 0 5 for the settlements of claims In Samoa. It sets forth that the three Governmen: are desirous of effe Ing a prompt and satisf: of the claims of the citizens of their respective countries the Samoan Islands, on account of recent military operations’ conducted there and | have concluued a convention for the ac- complishment of this end by arbitration. The King of Sweden and Norway is made arbitrator and he is not only to determine | the amount of claims, but is to decide to what extent each of the three Govern- ments is bound, alone or jointly, with the others, to make good these losses, The nature of the claims to be adjusted t forth in article 1 of this treaty, as A s resident in ows: All claims put forward by American cltizens or German or British subjects re- spectively, whether individuals or com- panies, for compensation on account of losses which they allege that they have | suffered in consequence of the unwar- ranted military action, if this be ghown to have occurred, on the part of the Ameri- can, German or British officers, between the 1st of January last and the arrival of the joint commission in Samoa, shall be decided by arbitration in conformity with the principles of international law or_considerations of equity. There {8 also a provision to the effect that ‘“‘elther of the.three. Governments, named with the consent of the others, | previously obtained In everv case, submit to the King for arbitration similar claims of persons not being natives who are un- der the protection of that Government and who are not included in the above-men- | tioned categories.” The agreement provides for the ex- change of ratifications four months from the date of its signing, which is the sev- elnbllh of November last, or earlier if pos- sible. GALAPAGOS NOT FOR SALE. WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.—Responding to a resolution of inquiry, the President to- day sent to the Senate a statement by the Secretary of State concerning the possible | sale of the Galapagos Islands. The Scc- retary says in his statement that the De- partment of State has no ‘“recent infor- mation as to a proposed sale of the Gal. pagos Islands by the republic of Ecuador | to Great Britain or any European power.” MISCELLANEOUS. VERY BIG BARGAINS T0-DAY Pattosien’s Xmas Gifts More and More Atfractive, |RORY O'MORE ROCKERS $4.25, WORTH $6.00. 'Tis hard to begin at the beginning of the thousand and one good things which Pattosien’s, in the Mission, are giving away at about 70 cents on the dollar. Maybe Ladies’ Desks are as near the head of the class as any other. Lady Londonderry Couches are nice, seductive features of a well-furnished home. No man would reject ome of them. The cost is very small for the quality. So also is the cost of Brass Enameled Beds; so also is the cost of Lamps and Shades; so also is the cost of Extension Tables and Sideboards; and when it comes to Gilt Chalrs and things of sweet complexion for Christ- mas presents, Pattoslen's great store on Sixteenth and Mission streets and the branch store in San ‘Jose will do the running far in the lead of anything in the Furniture and Carpet business of California. Who fears to speak of Rory O*More? Three hundred of those inimitable Rockers in Pattoslen’s stores at $4.25. They cost nearly double to make, Chiffoniers are nice prese No hand- somer selection In the world than Pat- tosien’s. No bigger Bargains. And, then, those Inlaid Tébles for $3 are dreams. It matters not what you want, you can get it at Pattosien’s better and cheaper than anywhere else. Open every night. —— SCHOOL FOR DEAF AND DUMB BURNED DOWN One of the Finest State Institutions in Pennsylvania Destroyed, but No Lives Are Lost. PITTSBURG, Dec. 14.—The Western Pennsylvania Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, situated at Edgewood, was com- pletely destroyed by fire this evening. The five hundred puplls in the bullding were panic stricken, but the teachers quickly secured control of them, and it is be- lieved all were saved. The Institute was an immense four-story brick bullding, which covered an acre of ground, and was considered one of the best Institu- tions under the care of Pennsylvania. Children all parts of the State were puplls of the school, where they recelved a thorough general education and were taught trades. The value of the destroyed property is very large, but has not yet been estimated. The origin of the fire Is a mystery. — - OBJECTS TO WIVES. Married Women Not Wanted by the Postal Department. WASHINGTON, Dee. 4. —Misinterpre- tations by employes throughout the coun- try of the recent ruling as to the status of married women as postoffice clerks led to a statement to-day by First Assistant Postmaster General Heath. He rejter- ates that the presence of husband and wife as clerks In the same office is in- imical to the service, and that the posi- tion held by the wife should go to some one who had no means of support. He says: I intend to apply this ruling to femals clerks who in the future marry. Female postoffice clerks already marrled and whose employment under their married names has been approved :3' the depart- ment will inot be disturbed under this ruling.” Artist 0'Brien Dead. TORONTO, Dec. 14.—Luclus It. O’'Brien, the landscape artist, is dead, aged §7 years. He painted many celebrated pic- tures, some of which were given a place in Windsor Castle and at Osborne. v T e Tl L i If you need a new hat do not buy an expensive one now and you will have m ore money left to spend for Christmas. We don’t charge you a cent for this sug- gestion, and but very little for the hat—only 90c Derbys—colors—black Fedoras—colors—black and brown. , pearl, brown and tan. Violets—colors—same as Fedoras. Golf and bicycling caps, all colors, we sold a long time for soc, now you varlations and combin, can get them for.,.. atlons—caps that e B 50 each Out-of-town orders filled ; write us for our new ilustrated catalogue No. 2. X2 718 MAR :)S.N.WOOD & o KET ST..