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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
UNFOUNDED RUMoRs.
Nothing in Lees Report to Keep the
President From Fishing.

Nothing in Lees Report to Keep the
President From Fishing.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 22-There
was rumor here this afternoon that the
State Department would issue a statement
about Cuban affairs apropos of the an
nouncement that Consul-GeneraI Lee had
sent a report to the President which would
form the basis for action on the situation
on the island. The rumor was erroneous.
1t was learned, however, that the State
Department was confident that no report
on which decisive policy could be framed
had been sent. General Lee has been in
Cuba a few weeks only and has not left
Havana in that time.
1t was remarked by an official that the
President would not have gone fishing if
be. expected critical dispatches. Mr..
Cleveand's delay in starting for Gray
Gables is pointed to in some quarters as
giving color to the story although it is ad-
mitted that he and Secretary Olnoy could
consider the alleged report, If such thing
existed, quite as well at their adjacent
summer homes in Massachusetts as in
Washington.
Mr. Ryan, the supposed bearer of the
dispatch, now in quarantine in New York,
went to Cuba of his own volition and had
no official connection with General Lee or
the State Department
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
MINISTER TORU TALKS
While Speeding East He Repeats
His Nice Sentiments About
America.
Japan, He Declares, Cannot Be Gale
Rival to the United
States.

OMAHA, NEBR., June 22-Hoshi Toru,
the newly appointed Minister from Japan
to the United States, passed through this
city to-day on his way East. In an inter
view on political and economic questions
he said:
Il am no stranger in America, having
been here before on two occasions. / have
never before, however, been over the
Union Pacific or the overland route. be-
licve you call it, having on my previous
trips gone by way OF the Canadian Pacific.
l am much pleased by the new route, and
if you do not call it an advertisement l
would like to have you say this: Japan
has made wonderful progress in all lines
of manufacturing products, but | don't
think that the country can be called rival
of the United States. Our factories are still
in their infancy, and it will be MANY years
before we can really be said to be COMPETE
tors of the United States. We have COM
mittees now en- route to this country 20
inspect your electrical progress. You are
not to believe from this that we are wholly
deficient in this regard in our country,
but we are always looking for an improve
ment in everything that we have.
AS regards the ldte war, L Qon DelleVe
that the war feeling has entirely died out !;
what you would call patriotism is still
manifest throughout the country.
LAS regards Korea. it is true that both
Russia and Japan have a watchful eve
over it, but it is an independent coun try
The relations between Japan and Russia
are most friendly.
"America-and by America l mean the
United States-has always had warm
place in the hearts of the Japanese, and
we have for everything pertaining to the
United States a most warm and enthusi-
astic feeling. There is no danger in the
world of Japan becoming a formidable foe
to your Industries"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
KILLED BY Il BdRTENDE R.
"Btrdte" MarOney's Career of Crime
Closed bn q Bullet.

CHICAGO, ILL, June 22.-"Birdie" Ma
roney, wellknown Chicago thief, was in
stantly killed tonight while trying to hold
up saloon at the corner of Clark and
Taylor streets, and his partner, James
BARLEY, was seriously wounded.
The two went into Clark's saloon this
morning, and with drawn revolvers took
valuable ring from the finger OF the bar
tender, Jim Harris. No money was Sc
cured. The robbers went away. threaten
ing to return. Clark immediately went
out and purchased two revolvers and was
on the lookout for the robbers when they
returned tonight. Maronev had COM
menced operations by striking the bar
tender in the face, when Clark commenced
firing. The place was filled with people
of bad character and panic ensued
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
SPANS ANGRY MOOD.
Consul General Lees Stay at Hdrana
MaU Be Brief.

MADRID, SPAIN, June 22-The Govern
ment is still uninformed officially of the
report which General Fitzhugh Lee, the
American Consul-General at Havana, has
made to his Government anent the situa-
ton in Cuba. If the tenor of the report is
as stated in unofficial dispatches received
here it will make General Lees stay in
Havana difficult.
The Senate to-day debated the questions
of the relations between Spain and the
United States. Professor Comas de-
manded that the protocol of 1877 with the
United States be denounced. The speech
of Professor Comas was loudly applauded.
Senior Castellanos, Minister of the Col
onies, submitted bill asking for united
authority to raise loans to continue oper-
atoms in Cuba.
Another bill was introduced proposing
the restoration of reciprocity with Ger
many.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
ITO Jndict tho Raiders.

LONDON, ENG, June 22.-In the Cen
trail Criminal Court, Old Bailey, to-day the
recorder, Sir Forrest Fulton, charged the
Grand Jury. advising that body to find a
true bill against DR.. Leander S. Jameson
and his fellow officers in the Transvaal
raid-Hon. Henry F. Coventry, Major R.
White, Colonel H. F. White, Major Sir
John Willoughby and Colonel r. Grey
who were held for trial in the Bows street
court last week for violation of the foreign
enlistment act. The Grand Jury retired
after the charge and at o'clock this even
ing had not returned.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
RYAN WINS THE FIGHT.
Defeats Shadotc" Maber of Austrai
at BuTnIO.

at Bufni0.
BUFFALO, n. Y, June 22-The two
welter-weights, Tom my Ryan OF Syracuse
and Shadow" Maber the Australian. met
at the Lyceum Theater tonight under the
auspices of the Empire Athletic Club for a
twenty round battle. The men entered
the ring about 10 O'Clock, Maber ighing
152 pounds, while Ryan tipped the beam
at 147. Both men were in good condition.
Ryan had the best of the fight from the
start, but Maber did some very clever work.
There were no knockdowps and the battle
was clean one. In the ninth round Ryan
landed repeatedly, and ended the fight by
a heavy heart blow.
Round 1-Maber led Ryan planted his left
in the stomach. The remainder of the round
was spent in folding.
Round Bryan led with his left and landed
one, and then led Maber q merry chase around
the ring. His exhibition of footwork was sim
ply wonderful Toward the close of the round
Ryen led twice, landing on the neck.
Round 3-Maber willing but his lunges
struck the air. Ryan retaliated with his left
on the stomach and the right and left on the
wind Maber had Ryan in corner, but the
latter got away without damage. In a mix-up
Ryan put his right on the neck.
Round Zach landed let's on the face
Msber put LETT swing on Ryan's wind. About
this time he began TO show signs of exhaus-
ton. Ryan landed q terrific left on the law
the round ending. with a clinch.
Round Bryan put his left on the point OF
Mabers jaw. Maber countered lightly A
left on Maber's nose earned first blood for
Ryan. Maber put hard right on Ryan's ribs
but received three effective let's on the face
which staggered him.
Round 6-Ryan did all the leading landing
left and right the ribs, making Maber
vince. The latter put his left on the neck
Round 7-Maber put in his left and right on
the jaw, but they were too light to do much
damage. Ryan swung with right for the body
but missed. Maber put his right on the Jaw
and staggered Ryan, and followed it with a
hard drive on the ribs. Ryan jabbed Maber
in the stom ach and followed it up with a
right on the face. AS the gong sounded Ryan
shot his left into Maber's wind.
Round S-There was light interchange, the
first blow of consequence being Ryan's left on
Maber's kidneys.
Round 9-Ryan had all the best of the
round. He played repeatedly for Maber's kid
neys and landed half dozen times. lively
interchange followed, and heart blow dou-
bled Maber up. He was carried to his corner
and his seconds gave up the fight.
There were two preliminary bouts be-
fore the MaberRyan fight. The first was
six-round affair between Joe Burke and
Jack Flynn, local lightweights. 1t was
one of the fiercest goes for its length that
have occurred in this city in years. Flynn
was given the decision.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
TO FORCE MACEO.
-4cttpe Operations to Be Inaugmrdted n,
Pindr del Rio.

Acttre Operations to Be Inaugurdted in
Pindr del Rio.
HAVANA, CUBA, June 22.-Despite the
recent announcement that no active
operations would be carried on against the
rebels during the rainy season, Generals
Munoz, Melguizo and Valcarcel have re-
ceived orders to inaugurate in the prov
ince of Pinar del Rio important opera
tons against Maceo. The military off,
Gals here think that important results
will be obtained from this move against
the insurgents. General Monoz commands
six battalions with four cannon, General
Melguizo four battalions with two can
non, and General VaIcarcel two battalions
with two cannon.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, June o.
The Gar has ordered that the inquiry into
the cause that led to the terrible disaster
on the Hodynsky Plain during the coro-
nation fetes at Moscow, when upward OF
$500 persons were crushed or trampled to
death, be dropped for the reason that a
number of the exalted personages have
been shown 70 have been implicated. The
disaster will therefore be ascribed to an
act of God
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
YALE CREW At PRACTICE.

Engtishmen Praise the Long Stroke of
the Americans.
LONDON, ENG, June 22.-Trin1ty Hall
was the first to take the water for practice
day. The Yale men filed out at IL 20
o'clock and rowed for an hour at twenty
six stroke to the minute. The Leander
boat crew made its first appearance on the
river to-day and rowed in practice at a
twenty-eight stroke with a clean finish
The Yale men are noticeably improving
The English oarsmen now praise their
heightened stroke, and no longer consider
it like that of Cornell.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Consolation for San Francisco.

GLASGOW. SCOTLAND, June 22.-The
Presbyterian Convention holding it's sit
tings here during the last few days agre led
to-day that the next convention be held in
Washington in 1899. The council also
passed resolution expressing thanks for
the invitation extended from San Fran
cisco to hold the next convention in that
city and expressing regret that the coun-
Gil was unable to accept.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
PROTECTING 4 PATRIOT.
4 Cuban Fugftire Finds Safety Unde,
the British Flag.

the British RAG.
KINGSTON, JAMAICA, June PIT is re-
ported here that the commander of a
Spanish warship attempted few days ago
TO commit high-handed outrage on Brit
ish territory. A party from the warship
landed at Dry Harbor and attempted to
hdnap a Cuban residing there, who is
prominently connected with the insurrec-
ton in Cuba. The attempt failed and the
Cuban appealed to the British authorities
for protection, which was granted. A
number of armed policemen are now pa
trolling in the vicinity of the Cuban's
house. They are instructed to prevent,
by all means, any attempt to carry off the
man the Spaniards are DESTROYS of getting
hold of.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23

gram Just received from Paris gives the
news that the international team race at
Bordeaux yesterday was won by the Amer
lean team composed of Kiser, Wheeler and
Murphy.
In the International scratch Murphy
beat out a field, which was composed of
the men who have been winning from
Johnson and his colleagues.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23

tan was also carried on yesterday to make
up for great delays caused by differences
Constructor Bowles and Commander
Sperry.
No orders indicating prospective hos
til1ties with Spain have been issued to
Admiral Bunce, who is concen trating all
his energies to have his fleet ready for the
regular summer practice cruise by July To-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23

of literary as well as artistic attachments.
In 1887 she was awarded the gold medal of
the Paris Salon for her picture "Impu-
dence." NJ. Bouguereau is generally rec
ognized as the greatest living French
artist. He has been widower for twenty
wears. The ceremony, although private.
will be one of the most brilliant ever cele-
brated in Paris.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Giren a Silver Bolt.

PUEBLO, Colo, June % = Senator
Frank Cannon, returning TO his home in
Utah from the st. Louis convention, was
After he had delivered an address to the
people, Hon. l. w. Stanton, on behalf OF
the citizens, presented him with silver
bolt
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Netc Italian Cardinals and BishoDs

ROME, ITALY, June 22.-The Pope at
the secret consstory held to-day created
four Cardinals and twelve Italian Bishops.
The prelates elevated to the cardinalate
were Monsignors Ferrata, Cretoni, ia
Goblin and Agiardi, respectively papal
nuncios at Paris, Madrid, Lisbon and
Vienna.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Joe sayer. Renomfuotea.

AUSTIN, TEX, June 22.--The Congress
sional Democratic Convention here to-day
renominated Joe Savers without opposi-
ton. resolution was passed favoring
the free coinage of silver at 10 to l.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Emperor Joseph on Universal Suffrage.

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 22.-In con-
versation at the Austrian delegation din
ner, Emperor Joseph, referring to the new
electoral reform law, said: II know well
enough that the newly created electors
will not be satisfied, but universal suffrage
has been a failure in all countries where
the system has been introduced. 1t does
not suit Austria"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Retneurnnce OF a Shin.

LONDON, ENG, June 22.-Slxty guineas
premium has been paid for reinsurance on
the American ship City of Philadelphia,
Captain Johnson, which sailed from New
York, February 2, for San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
CHAMPIONS SUFFRAGE.
Chairman fright Retires From the Iotra
State Prohibition Committee.

MASON CITY, Iowa, June 22.-Chair
man B. F. Wright of the State Prohibi
ton Committee, has resigned his position
to take effect at the first meeting of the
committee. He cannot stand on the Ma.
tional platform of his party because of its
failure to declare for woman's suffrage
and claims this step is forced upon him.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
NAYA1 ACrIpI7Y EXPLAINED.
Orders Indicating Prospective Hostttities
With Spain.

WtW Spdtn.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 22.-The
suspension OF religious services on one or
TWO vessels at the Brooklyn navy-yard
Yesterday, is explained at the Navy De-
partment with the statement that it was
necessary to hasten repairs on the cruiser
New York, so that she will be able to leave
the drydock tomorrow or next day before
the high tide recedes. Otherwise she
would be unable to get out for another
month.
Work on the unfinished monitor Puri-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Trensuru Gold Reserre,

WASHINGTON, d. c., June 22.-The
treasury gold reserve at the close of bust
ness to-day stood at $102, 221 1867. The
days Withdrawals were 1886, 700.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
Sir Anoustu, Harris Dead.

LONDON, Eng, June 22.-Sir Augustus
Harris, the well-known theatrical and op-
cratic manager, died at 1890 o'clock to-
night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-23
THE Old | XL.
L. v. MERLE, Proprietor.
GIG to $50 Kearny Street. GAG Sacra-
mento Street, 647 and $40 CONNER
cial Street; also Branch Store, 45
and AZ Sixth Street, corner Mission.
NOTICE TO SH|POWNERS.

IRON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1885, THE
l. Spring Valley Water Works proposes to
undertake the delivery of water at such wharves
in this city supplied with its hydrants.
Written applications for water are to be made at
the water office, which the Harbor Commissioners
pronose to erect on the seawall. between Howard
and Mission streets Ships lying in the stream
Will be informed the above office, at the time OF
making such applications from what hydrants
their water-boats will be supplied Reasonable
notice must be given in all cases. and applications
Will be filed at the earliest convenience between
the hours of A. NJ and p. NJ daily, Sundays and
holidays excepted unless specially contracted
otherwise
By order OF the Board of Directors
PELHAM w. AMES, Secretary.
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Non by the american Team.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, June pa cable
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-12
DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRES.
Creating Great Damage in Western
Pennsylvania Counties.
TOWNS SURROUNDED BY FLAMES.
Karthaus Reported Burning and Ramey in
Danger of Destruction-In New Jersey
the Town of Absecon is Threatened
by the Devouring Element.

DUBOIS, Pa, May 12-Fierce forest fires
are now raging throughout Clearfleld Elk
and Jefferson counties, The dry under
brush and lack of verdure facilitates the
spread. The sawmill Of the Portland
Lumber company, of Elk county, one Of
the largest in the state was burned to tho
ground yesterday. The lumber yard was
saved. The mill, camp, 1000, 600 feet of
standing timber, 100000 feet of lumber
belonging to r. H. Thompson, a contrac-
tor of Pike township, Clearfield county,
was also burned. The mill was valued at
So, 900, with an insurance of 81, 500. The loss
above the insurance is $4,000.
The Cleartleld Lumber company tract
of nearly 5000 acres, with 1875, 600, 900 feet
of timber, in Knox and Boggs township
is still burning. A large force of men is
still fighting the fire. Half the town of
Karthaus is reported burning. The town
of Ramey is surrounded by the flames,
and it is feared will be burned. Many
smaller fires are also raging. The sky is
obscured by smoke by day and is lurid by
night
WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, May IA disas-
trous forest fire is raging from Bernice,
Sullivan county, to Harvey's Lake. Con
siderable damage has already been done
to valuable lumber.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-12
ABsECON ENDANGERED.


The Citizens Busily Engaged in Fighting
Forest Fires.
ATLANTIC CITY, May 12.-Fierce forest
fires have been raging in several sections
of this county for the past few days. de-
stroying hundreds of acres of timber and
thousands Of dollars worth of property.
The fire is particularly bad in the vicinity
of Oceanville, where it is sweeping every
thing before 1t, including farm houses,
barns, orchards, etc. A strong east wind
is blowing, and unless it shifts 1t is feared
the town of Absecon will be visited by
such another fire as visited it five years
ago. The inhabitants are working tooth
and nail, but heavy showers of rain will
alone stop the progress of the flames.
EGG HARBoR CITY N. j., May 12.-For-
est fires continue to burn in this vicinity,
Notwithstanding the efforts of the farmers
TO check them. The weather has nearly
Frustrated the farmers, and it is feared
they will not be able to check the flames
unless it rains. Thousands of acres of
timber have been destroyed, and the loss
will foot up to nearly 100000.
CAPE MAY, May l2-The forest fires
which have been raging in southern New
Jersey for several days past have burned
the California mills and large stock of
cord wood, valued at $5O,OOO near the viii
lage of Petersburg.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-12
.A DRIVERS AWFUL POSITION
Knocked Down by Kick From a
Vicious Mule.
BARELY ESCAPED THE CAR WHEELS
Held Onto the Axle and Was Dragged Five
Yards over the sills But Escaped
Serious Injury-How the shenan-
doah City Explosion Occurred.

Lincoln Richardson, aged II years, residing
on North Market street and employed as u
driver in the Turkey Run colliery, had a
thrilling experience and very narrow escape
from death in the mine this morning.
Richardson was driving a mule in rock
tunnel that was but recently finished. The
brattice is still in it, leaving little room in
addition to that required for a mule and cur
to pass through. The young man
was little behind the mule when
the animal suddenly kicked him in
the ribs. Richardson staggered against
the brattice and then fell back and
dropped to the sills. The car was running at
pretty lively rate. Richardson says he
prevented the loaded car from passing over
him by clutching one of the axles In this
manner he was dragged about five yards.
His body served a wedge between the sills of
the track and the car wheel and the vehicle
was stopped. When men employed in the
vicinity hurried to the place they found
Richardson lying face down beside
the rail and partly unconscious. II
was feared he had been fatally
injured, but after an examination made at
the young mans home DR.. Hamilton said tn,
injuries were comparatively slight. Tht
young mans ribs and left arm showed tn,
effects of the kick and dragging The mel
who worked in the place say they don't Sc,
how Richardson escaped the wheels of the
car in such a narrow place,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-05-12

ST JOSEPH Mo-, May 12-The city is in
the possession of the Republicans. Chaun-
cey Ives Filley and Richard G. Kerens are
contestants for the state craftsmanship,
and today the state convention met. Last
night both delegations held caucuses to
lay out the program, and the contest prom
ises to be somewhat bitter. The Filley
men are determined tocontrol the conven-
vention, while the Kerens faction is as
equally determined to have matters its
own way. The Filleyites seem to have the
best of the fight, for they had the tempo
rary chairman, Congressman Richard Bar
tholdt, to preside at the morning session.
The indications are that Mr.. Filley will
secure the conventions Endorsement of
Major Mckinley without trouble.