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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
NEW YORK GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

NEW YORK, April 22.-FLOUR-Receipts, Il. 3S5 barrels; exports. 3o5s4 barrels Strong and higher on a fair jobbing trade; Minnesota bakers, s4 25a4 65: winter patents. s4 9OG5 40; winter straits. s4 7O94 s5; winter extras 8 75d Is: winter low grades, g 90G3.
 WHEAT-Receipts, 162.s0o bushels: exports. 177,777 bushels. Spot market firm; No. 2 red, s1 1874 f. 0. b. afloat. Options opened strong and active continued war talk and sensa- tionaly higher Liverpool cables Subsequently developments were bearsh particularly on late months. which were sold on fine crop news, and closed AI1isc lower squeeze in May shorts left that 9Pi9n finely ee5 dEe net t higher Mo- HOPS+Dul.
 WOOL-Quet
 METALS-The general tendency of the Metal market is toward a higher level of values some in increased demand At the close the efs Metal e PIGIRoN-warants very dull, with s6 60 bid LAKE CoPPER-Firm. with SIP bid and TIN-Higher for spot, and sl4 50 bid and EI.TER-ouiet,; s4 15 bid and st B asked. Lead was quoted at s 50 by the firm I2 naming f the settling price for the miners and smelters CoFFEE-Options opened steady, with prices unchanged to 10 points lower; closed steady with prices unchanged to points lower Sales, Spot @ Ro aHet No Rr invoice SSSc se Mey No jobbing f%c; mild. steady: Cordova ShGi5c. SUGAR-Raw. strong held higher fair re- f1ning, 11-16c; centrifugal, 96 test 4lAc
 BUTTER-Receipts, 2691 packages Steady: Western creamery, 1591sc; Elgins, 1sc; factory 13d15bc.
 EGGs-Receipts. 11.12o packages. Steady; Western, 11Aq1l1sc: Southern. 1o@1Ohc
 DRIED FRUIT
 NEW YORK, April 22-California Dried Fruits-Apples steady and other fruits firm. PERFORATED APPLES-Common 56TI5c. {. prime wire tray, Sc; wood dried prime, SKc choice SlRc; fancy 969lhc
 PRUNES-3hG7Zc.
 APRIcoTs-Royal, 5k97c; Moorpark, sM@
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
BOSTON
LONDON MARKET.

BOSTON. April 22.-Atchison. 1oas: Bell Tel ephone, 245; Burlington. S911; Mexican Central A. Oregon Short Line 26
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23

On the Produce Exchange to-day the Butter market was steady: creameries 13917c: dairies l?c. Eggs steady; fresh, 10Ac. Cheese, un- changed
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
BANK CLEARINGS.

NEW YORK, April 22.-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank clear ings at eighty nine cities for the week ended April 21. with the percentage of increase and decrease as compared with the corresponding week last year:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
WEATHER REPORT.
G20th Meridian-Pacific Time.)

G20th Meridian-Pacific Time)
 SAN FRANCISCO. April 22 5 D. m. Following are the rainfalls for the past twenty-four hours and seasonal rainfals to date. compared with those of the same date last season;
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
PORTLAND's BUSINESS
DUN's REVIEW or TRADE.

PORTLAND, April 22-Exchanges, $3o6, ,sss balances, 9s, 400.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
PARIS FUTURES.
EASTERN LIVESTOCK MARKET

CHICAGO, April 22.-CATTLE-The demand for cattle was fair and prices held barely steady. Extra choice steers. 30 25Q5 40; choice do $4 2044 50; fair to medium s4 15G4 65 i; stockers, s 6594 75; COWS and heifers, s2l3 sO; calves s3 75@6.
 HOGS-Were active at advance of 5c. Sales ranged at 8 S0d4 Is; heavies. 8 soq4 90; lights 8 90q4 pigs. s 40l3 90.
 SHEEP-Trade In sheep was dull Prices held steady. Shorn lambs sold at s4a4 S5; wooded. $5q5 50; sheep, B 5oQ4 25. few choice bringing $ 50q4 TO-
 Receipts - Cattle. 25Oo; hogs, 25.ooo sheep 5000.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
KANSAS CITY.

KANSAS CITY. April 22.-CATTLE-Re- ceipts, 33O0. Market active and strong; na- tives 8 7OQ3 80; Western B 5093 SO; COWS and hefers. s2 5OG4 65, including Westerns 8 75@4 15; bulls. s3G4 15
 HOGS-Receipts, 14. TOO. Market 5610c higher; sales largely. B 753 90; heavies, B SOI4; mixed and medium, sS 7oqS 90; lights, s eog3 SPA for wooded lots; shorn sheep. s3 s5Q4 10; wooded lambs, $5@5 25.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-23
OMAHA.

OMAHA. April 22.-CATTLE-Receipts 24co; sow Native beef steers s soa4 s Teaas eas steers. 8 50Q4 20; cows and heifers. s 25g4 25: canners, g 25q3; stockers and feeders, $o 30G 60.
 HOGS-Receipts, 6600: market 1Oc higher; 3 s5; light, sS soq3 S21k; bulk of sales. s S09 S5.
 SHEEP-Receipts 1400; market 5d10c higher. Fair to choice natives 8 S0Q4 so fair to choice Westerns, 8 60d4 70; common and stock sheep Ia. lnr he Nl
Evening star., 1898-12-26
DISPATCHED TO ILoiLo.
A Military and Naval Expedition Sent
to the Island.

The administration has taken steps to
safeguard American interests in the Island
of 1loilo, one of the Philippine archipelago.
and large military and naval expedition
is now on its way there from Manila.
Gable advices were received here this
morning from General Otis, commanding
the military forces in the Philippines, and
Admiral Dewey, commanding the naval
forces there. showing that they are acting
In concert in the matter.
Gen. Otis reported that he had dispatched
two regiments and a battery of artillery to
lloilo on army transports, and Admiral
Dewey notified the Navy Department that
the cruiser Baltimore had sailed from Ma
Mia for the same place.
It is explained that these officers are act
ing upon their own discretion in the matter
and that no official advices have been re-
eeived here TO indicate that there is any un-
usual laWlessness in Iloio
Several days ago it was reported by way
of Madrid that the Spanish forces in Iioilo
had been attacked by the insurgents and
had driven them back with heavy losses,
but this report lacks official confirmation
The United States expedition is more in
the nature of a precaution, but will take
active measures for the suppression of law
lessness in case the condition of affairs re-
qUires it.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
10 RELIEVE CUBAN SOLDIERS.
Secretary Afger FayGrs Appro-
priation of 800 a Man.

Secretary Algcr is considering a plan of
relief for the soldiers of the Cuban army.
who are reported to be in great need of
financial assistance. Realizing that their
pressing wants can be best met by the dis
tribudon Of money he will recommend that
Congress make an appropriation for that
purpose. 1t is not intended that the money
shall be a gratuity. but rather that it shall
be in the nature of a loan, 10 be reimbursed
20 the United States government out of the
revenues Of the island
II the reconlInenda tiOns Of the war sec
retary are carried into effect all the SOL
diers Of the Cuban army who lay down
their arms and promise 10 resume pursuits
Of peace will receive a cash donation from
the people Of the United States averaging
SlOu 10 each soldier.
The amount mentioned is regarded as the
Least that viii avail the soldiers of Cuba
10 return to their former ayoca tions and
lebors without suffering unnecessary hard
Ships.
AS j. we'll known. these gallant soldiers
surrendered all their earthly possessions
when they took up arms TO secure the in
dape:.deuce Of the island, and il stands to
reason that they will require some assist
ance before they viii he In a position to
pay their bare living expenses II has
been roughly estimated that II will take
aboU- 100000 10 pay the Cuban troouz on
the tasis proposed. The conditions in the
Philippines are IN no respect similar and
il is not likely that this government WIN
be called on to take relief measures for
thet' benefit.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
WHEREABOUTS OF wARsHfps.
The Oregon and Iowa May Go on to
San Francfsco

Naval movements were reported at the
Navy Department today as follows:
The battle ships Iowa and Oregon and
| the collier Celtic have arrived at Callao.
Peru, and the future movements of that
| fleet are now the subject of consideration
| Originally their destination was Manila by
way of Honolulu. But recent DEVELOPMENTS
are likely to cause change in the policy
of the administration in sending these
formidable ironclads so far from home. 1t
| is now said to be more likely that they will
continue their cruise along the Pacific
coast to San Francisco.
Word was received from Admiral Dewey
that the cruiser Baltimore has left Manila
Tor uollo for the purpose of preserving the
peace and safeguarding the interests of the
United States in that far distant quarter
of American territory. This action of Ad
miral Dewey is in accordance with the
instructions of the department giving him
discretion to do whatever he thought best
for the protection of American interests in
the Philippines, pending the action of Con-
gress on the Paris treaty of peace, under
the terms of which the archipelago is ceded
to the United States.
1t was announced at the department that
the cruiser Cincinnati will remain at Ha-
vana until after January /. and take part
in the ceremonies attending the Spanish
evacuation of Cuban territory, at the con-
cluSion of which the vessel will go to New
York. Latest reports indicate that the Gin
cinnau sustained no material damage by
running aground in the harbor of Santiago
several days ago.
telegram was received. saying that the
collier Vigilant had arrived at Manila with
her cargo on fire, but giving no details
Commodore Cromwell, commandant of the
new naval station at Havana, has notified
the Navy Department that he has hoisted
his flag on the auxiliary cruiser Resolute.
which has just arrived at that port. That
vessel will remain at Havana as a station
ship.
Other naval movements were reported as
fellows: The tank steamer Arethusa has
arrived at Havana with a full supply of
fresh water; the collier Sterling arrived at
Montevideo yesterday, and the Spanish
prizes Sandoval and Aivarado have arrived
at Norfolk.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
NO ONE FOR THE OFFICE.
Why No Postmaster Was Appointed
at NermiIiiOn Lake.

The town of Nermiliion Lake Mimi, pre-
scented unique aspect in 1865 when the
post office there was discontinued because
there was no one left to be appointed post
master. In that year the postmaster wrote
to the department:
THE business of the office amounts TO
about nothing. Thare is only three OF us
White Persons here trading with the In
dians for Furs, and we shall all leave about
the first of January and not return before
September, and unless some of the Mining
Companies come up tot which thare mas
been none here this winter, thare viii he
no one to send a mail to. Ii thare was
amy Person here that was going to remain
through the summer i would recommend
them to be appointed to my place, as my
business is such that / cannot remain here
through the summer"
Not long ago, when the Post Office De
partment was being moved TO its new
quarters, the report containing this infor-
nation was carried from the building by
the wind and landed in an adjoining street
to be picked up by a passerby. The finder
of the letter was about Informing a friend
and unsuccessful applicant for appointment
as a pos tmaster of the great opportunity
that awaited the first man who could get
to this town, when he noticed the post
ofhce had been discontinued lust thirty
years previously, and discontinued solely
for the reason that there was no one al
Nermiiion Lake to be appointed postmas-
ter.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
SHARP FIGHT WITH ROBBERS
Three Highwaymen Attempt to Rob q
Saloon.
policeman Hears the Firing and
Tnkes a Hand In the Fatal
Array.

TACOMA, Wash, December 26-Poliee-
man Brown has been wounded and an un.
known hishwayman probably fatally shot
IN duel between three masked robbers a
policeman and saloon, keeper. The three
highwaymen burst open Peter Pepe's sa-
loon door at South 18th and K streets, CALI
ing him to throw up his hands without
further warning the men began firing at
him. Pepe seized his revolver from shell
and replied. Patlolman Brown heard the
shooting. and rushed to the scene About
a dozen shots were exchanged before one
of the robbers was dropped with bullet
through his chest, HIS name is James Gar
rett of San Francisco. He has been in
Tacoma for a'}out three weeks.
Patrolman Brown was wounded in the
chm. The other two men ran out and dis
appeared. 1t is generally believed that the
men are a part of the gang of highwaymen
VINO nave been participating in the fire.
quent hold-ups which have occurred recent
". The wounded hfshwayman is at the
hospital in dying condition and unable to
talk ri -
Evening star., 1898-12-26
CANAL COMMISSION REPORT.
Admiral walker Expects 1t to Be
Ready in a Few Days.

Admiral Walker, chairman of the Nicara-
qua canal commission, when questioned to-
day as to the time when the report of the
commission would be sent to Congress, said
that the time could not be stated definitely,
as the report had not been signed nor en-
tirely completed. He presumed, however,
that it would be ready within the next
very few days. In answer to further in
quiries. the admiral said that there was
no differences of opinion among the MEM
bers of the commission except possibly on
the question of cost, and that difference
might be adjusted. so that the report would
be unanimous on all points
owing to the Illness OF Gen. Hains during
the last ten days. practically nothing had
been done but now that the commission
was together again conclusion on this
ana other points might be expected soon.
some months ago Admiral Walker stated
10 committee of Congress that in his
Judgment the canal would not cost more
than sl23,OepO0o. Another member of the
commission fixed the maximum at Sli0 OHn-
900 nut stated that it might cost considera-
biy less. Ii had been the opinion of the
thlru member of the commission that the
cacal would not cost more than 10000 900.
All were agreed, however, that these fig
ures were and could be only approxima-
uons.
therc were too many considerations and
contingencies that might change the result
materially. An epidemic of cholera or
1ever might lay off half the working force,
accidents to the machinery or possibly
earthquakes might damage the work i'll
course of construction and while none of
these would be likely to happen yet they
were among the possibilities. and estimat-
ing the cost of the work a reasonable pro-
vision had been made for accidents of vari-
Gus kinds All members of the commission,
he said. are agreed that the construction of
the canal on the route proposed is entirely
feasible and should be prosecuted with all
reasonable expedition
Evening star., 1898-12-26
CARE OF TROOPS IN THE TROPICS.
A Board Going to Jamaica to study
British Methods.

telegram was received at the War De-
partment today saying that the hospital ship
Bay State arrived at Santiago de Cuba yes
terday and proceeded at once to Kingston
Jamaica. Lieut.. Col. Robert NJ. O'Reilly
of the medical department, well known in
this city as the White House physician dur
ing the administration of President Cleve-
land, is a passenger on the Bay State. He
is accompanied by two Junior officers of the
army, the three constituting board charg-
ed with the duty of inspecting the methods
adopted by the British army for the care
and subsistence of troops al Kingston.
The British government maintains large
military establishment at that place, and
the purpose of the o Reilly board is 10 study
the military system employed there with
a view to its adoption for the benefit of
United States troops assigned to garrison
duty in Cuba, Porto Rico and other s. =,
tropical countries. One of the spec/ ~ AZ
jects of the board will be the iES~ II al %,
the sanitary and culinary ars~ s, Stioh oi U
the British garrsons in ~ ,o,a ohA''4NS Va
Evening star., 1898-12-26
KLONDIkE GOLD OUTPUT.
Said to Have Increased 100 Per Cent
This Win1er.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 26.-A spe-
cial from Dawson City, dated November IA,
says:
Reports from all creeks in the vicinity Of
Dawson CITY indicate that the winters pro-
duct Of gold will exceed that of last year by
more than 100 per cent.
Several persons are reported to have been
frozen to death One of these was found in
kneeling position beside his sled and dogs
between Hunker and the summit.
Several steamers are in winter quarters
On the upper river. prepared to take ad-
vantage of the first rush of traffic.
Between Dawson ard Circle City there are
reported the steamers Arnold and John c.
Barr. in safe winter quarters; the Monarch
is at Circle, the Sovereign aground in mid
river and certain of destruction, as are also
two of the Moran fleet the Victoria and
Tacoma.
Evening star., 1898-12-26

The following cable message was receiv-
ed at the War Department this morning
from Gen. Otis, dated today, at Manila
Following deaths since last report: De-
cember 10. Frank N. Knouse. private. C,
lst Nebraska, drowned In Pasig river. ae-
cident; December is. Marvin NJ. Carleton.
sergeant, E, 18th Minnesota, sunshot
wound. accident: December 10, Fred Tay-
lor, private. L, LIST Nebraska, typhoid
fever; December 90 Frank c. Hayden, pri-
vate. ID. 14th Infantry. ulcer OF stomach;
Joe d. Wilson. private. L, 23d Infantry
smallpox; David /. Saunders. private, /, list
Colorado, smallpox; November 2e Ole G.
Hagberg. sergeant, ID. LIST Idaho, exhaus-
ton following typhoid fever. not previously
reported"
Evening star., 1898-12-26
WIRE TRUST REACHING OUT.
Overtures Made for Purchase of tn,
Cleveland Rolling Mill

CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 26-The
announcement made several days ago that
oVertures had been made to the Cleveland
Rolling Mill Company for the purchase of
its big plant by the wire trust has been
confirmed.
President Fl. A.. Chisholm states that an
offer has been made to his company and
that action would be taken on it next
month when the proposition can be laid he
fore the stockholders at the regular annual
meeting. Mr.. Chisholm would not make
public the offer made to the company. hut
he did say that he thought it would likely
be accepted.
The Cleveland rolling mill plant is among
the largest in the country and EMPLOYS
from three to five thousand men,
Tin Plate Trust Buys n Mill,
CANAL DOVER, Ohio, December 2s.-
The black plate plant of the Reeves Iron
Company, which manufactures plate for the
tin mill trust. recently organized, with
capitalists, has been sold to the American
tin plate trust, recently organized. with
headquarters at Chicago. Negotiations are
also pending for the sale of the timing
plant.
Evening star., 1898-12-26

manhattan. With these reports Of this
great project involving hundred and odd
millions come the signs of a continuation
OF tne rumPus In the democratic house
noio. RIchard Croker has expressed him.
self In favore6f 90Ieent gas in words which
may not have beenA aimed at Mr.. Crimmins,
but which seem to have been.
cheaper and pnrer gas is among the
time" said MIR Croker recently at the
democratic Club. ~ shall favor any plan
that will give it 1toIthem. and I know that
any any ,d1.a measure.that may be offered for the
standard of igas win receive every Tam
many vote fnthe legislature What is want
ed, first of AL before there is any legisla-
Lion is absolute Information about what 1T
eosts 70 make gas. Then we would know
Lor Wnat price 1t could be sold so as to
yIelo reasonable profit. The commission
smro iSo e. roola dayise means SO that in the fu-
lure IL coulu De made certain that pure gas
Is manufactured, and that it is metered
accurately. OF r.
Fanimanyq HaS No Bill.
HAS the Iammany organization any bill
to offer?" he was asked
NO. was the reply, land / don't know
tHat anybody has prepared one. A bill re-
oucing at once the price of gas to DO cents
Ior Thousand cubic feet, without regard
to the gradual reduction bill passed last
vor."
Ihe knowing ones believe that by cheap
ening gas, Croker could interfere with
Crfmmfns calculations and thus the Daily
incident would be brought forcibly to his
attention.
1he saddest words,' &c. apply to Proxy
Leader OF TarnmaHy Hal! John F. Carroll
III mas only just become known that Car
ron was to have been superintendent of in
surance when Louis F. Payns term ex-
pred II Van Wyck had been elected gov
ernor Carroll would also have been Gro
ker's representative near the person of the
governor, as he is today near the person of
the mayor. The private office of the super
1ntendeM of insurance at Albany has al
ways been the headquarters of the party
teaaers and the politicians who engineer
iesislafion Some of the greatest political
oeals Wtthin recent times have been hatch
ca out there, and under Carroll it would
nave been the Tammany headquarters at
>..e state capitol Carroll resigned as clerk
OF general sessions, place that paid $12,-
No Year in salary and fees. He is out
of a jeb now, and nothing commensurate
with his dignity as sub-boss is in sight.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
.HEM HIMSELF
ans Claim for Travel Ex-
-ses From Rome Reiected

-tptain A T. Mahans claim for expenses
incurred in travelling from Rome, Italy to
the United States on the order of Secretary
Long to serve on the naval strategy board.
has been rejected by the accounting officers
of the treasury.
1t is held by the controller of the treasury
that If an officer leaves the country for
ms own recreation and pleasure, on private
business, while on leave OF absence there
is no good reason for the government s
bearing the expense of his return The con-
troller takes the ground that an officers
ieave OF absence is not a contract that the
government may not at any time revoke
before the expiration thereof
The same stand was taken by the con-
troller in a previous decision disallowtns
the claim of Captain F. e. Chadwick, L. S.
N, which was similar in many respects TO
the case of Capt. Mahan.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
SHOT WOMAN AND HIMSELF.
She Had Refused to Give Her AssaiI.
ant Money.

CONVICTION. Ky. December 26-Joseph
Johnson laborer at Mitchell & Trantus
rolling mill, attempted today to kill the
wife of James Anderson a weI-known
burglar, at 6UV Main street, and then turn
ed the weapon on himself with immediate
fatal effect. Anderson is serving term in
the Ohio penitentary
johnson for year or two las been living
with Mrs Anderson. Yesterday he drank
heavily, and today, having no money, ask
ed Mrs. Anderson for some. She refused.
He fired twice at her, one ball going
through her body, the other wounding her
arm. Johnson went into the yard and shot
himself twice. the last penetrating his
brain. Mrs. Anderson was taken TO the
hospital. She will probably recover.
Evening star., 1898-12-26

Believed to BE Booked for the United
states Supreme Court Rench

The talk of Judge Day entering politics
in Ohio has never been given any attention
at the White House. 1t has long been
known that he has no love for politics.
This caused his resignation as Secretary of
State, in which position the President en-
oeayored to have him remain.
1t Is generally expected that Judge -
will be given the first vacancy on t. 80.
States Supreme Court bench .r,-
line with his ambition. In ihs Is Ia
may first oe placed upos. ssld mar Ee
of the United States. .he circuit bench
pointed district >" '1use hts p Day was % APP
months Il sned after serving few
his big ,~ as thought he would give M
benc5 -.w practice to go on the circuit
Evening star., 1898-12-26
MIR. TRACEWELL.s ATTtT,nr
VIII Not Reply to the Civil Seryics
Comm issiOners' Letter

Mr. Tracewell controller of the treas,Jr1,
Will not, it is said. answer the recent let
ter of the civil service commission, appeal
ing to him to take some action toward dis
allowing the salaries of men appointed as
deputy marshals, clerks. etc. by the De-
partment of Justice in disregard. as
claimed, OF civil service laws. The ex-
elusive publication of the facts in The Star
caused considerable discussion and COM
ment. Mr. Traceweil takes the position
tnat ne mas answered the questions pro-
pounded and will not again take up tho
question involved unless officially pro-
pounded. -
Evening star., 1898-12-26
McLAREN GOING TO PORTO RICO.
Episcopal Bishop of Chicago on
Church Work Mission.

CHICAGO, December 26.-Bishop William
E McLaren of the diocese of Chicago has
accepted the mission to Porto Rico, to in
vestigate the field there for promotion of
the Episcopal Church interests, as dele
gated to him by the Episcopal conference
in Washington.
He will start for the new island posses
sion some time before the winter is over.
not having decided upon the exact date
He will take no auxiliary force with him.
as the trip will be purely one of investiga-
ton preparatory to further steps there for
the advancement of the church.