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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
OBSERVING NEUTRALITY,

otsksSs Engaged st Port Said Nos A.
lowed to Hoard spsnish Ships.
IL NEW YORK, June 2S.-A dispatch to
The Tribune from Cairo, Egypt. says:
The Egyptian government has in"
structed ito authorities at Port Said to
prevent the $50 stokers engaged there
by Admiral Camsrs for his feet from
embarking on Spanish ships, and" has
courteously informed Admiral Camara
that so doing wonld be An infringe
ment of the laws of neutrality, which
Egypt intends vigorously to observe.
The Audaz' machinery requires re-.
pairs and Camara has signifed his in.
tention of remaining at Port Said for
10 days. Ll--
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

modern guns have, been mounted.
They can be- plainly seen with the
naked eye.
supp,iss Move Slowly. a
The problem now confronting the
army is the transportation Of supplies,
for the roads to the front are still i'm.
passable for wagons, but are being i'm.
proved. In the meantime the pack
train is being used. The first Of these
left Juragua late last night, and others
left today. The officers and men were
completely ont of rations yesterday.
The Seventh received half rations, and
today they received nothing. The boys
are complaining bitterly. but are paoi'
fed with the assurance that the pack
train will be here tonight. NJ al
Should night attack occur our sol
diers would fare worse than did the
marines at Guantanamo, as the attack
ing force here would not be at the dis
advantage Of having to charge up hill
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
70 SPANISH PORTS ),
Commodore Watson's Fleet
Ordered to Sail as Soon .
. as Possible.
Bold Stroke Decided on Since
the Departure Of the
Cadiz Fleet.
GET AWAY ABOUT JULY (
Must First Go to Santiago
and Mobilize the Squad
ron There.
Vessels Comprising the Fleet
Far Superior to the
Spaniards.
GET AWAY ABOUT JULY (

WASHINGTON, June 28-The admis.
tration has finally decided to send an
American squadron to the Spanish
coast and into the Mediterranean. Sew.
eral times since the war broke ont
rumors to this effect have circulated,
but the project had not matured. 1t
required the Spanish movement to.
ward the Philippines by Camara's
squadron to decide the navy depart
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
ADVANCING ON SANTIAGO

| Skaters Troops Pushing FoFWss1 ~
Rapidly ~ PossibTs.
OFF BAQUlRI, June 26, via Kingston,
Jamaica, Juno 28.-The Third, and
Ninth cavalry only remain here guard
ing the material ashore. All the other
regiments are being pushed as rapidly
as possible towards Santiago de- Cuba.
Active operations before that place are
officially expected to begin in day OF
two.
Not . shot was fred from the Anaeri-
can side last night, though tho front of
the American line was not $500 yards
from the entertainments where the
Spaniards propose to combat the ad.
vance on Santiago de Cuba.
Three cannon shots were heard dur.
ing the night They seemed to come
from the distant Spanish batteries, on
perhaps from seward.
Spanish Stronghold.
The top Of every hill and mountain
north and east of Santiago is occupied
by blockhouses from whence the Span
iards can view the movements OF the
American army as it advances beyond
Sabanilla, while to the eastward Of the
city, gashing every knoll and bit Of
high ground, are Spanish intrsnoa-
.ments.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press, from an. elevation TO- the right Of
the American line, counted "a Of these
intrenohments,. completely fencing
every approach. to, the city. The
trenches have been dug az the con.
formation Of the ground admitted. The
ends of the trenches overlap where
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

ment to adopt this bold stroke. The
frs" announcement through bulletin
posted at the war department OF the
governments intention was received
with incredulity. There was sus-
picion that the story was being foated
to deceive the Spanish government.
However, when later in the day the
detail of the vessels selected to constl-
tute
Commodore Watson's Eastern Squadron
was announced and official orders were
given to provision the feet for four
month it became apparent to the last
.doubter that the, government was in
earnest in its purpose to dispatch the
feet to Europe. The three vessels Sc.
lected as golfers have started already
.on their way to Newport News 70 take
on q large supply Of coal. It will IRE.
,ouire about q week to get this down to
Sampson fleet, so if the start is to DO
made from that point 1t will be lmpos'
ysible for Commodore Watson to get
away before July 4. This would seem
to be an suspicious date for the Begin
ming OF an expedition that will, for the
first time in the worlds history, start
from the New World to attack Cont.
mental Europe. No attempt is made to
deny that the government Is Influenced
in ordering this move by desire to
Check the Frogress Of tho Cadiz Fleet.
1T was not believed that the Spanish
admiral could be guilty of the folly OF
uncovering his own home ports in this
fashion. but inasmuch as he seems de-
rtermined to do 80 the naval strategists
could not do less than take advantage
of the magnificent opportunity thus
afforded to strike acrushing blow at
Spain, and thereby perhaps save much
time and loss of life and money in the
conduct of the tedious campaign III
Cuba.
The Eastern squadron which the
United States will now send against
Spain far outranks the Cadiz squadron
the Iowa and Oregon exceeding the
Pelayo and Carlos V at every point
while the other United States vessels
are far superior, ship, for ship. to athos'
of the Spanish squadron with th'
single exception OF two Spanish tor
.pedo boat destr, yers.a Ags .se ,s
WIN Start ~ Soon ~ Soon tossihls.
Commodore Watson should reacl
Admiral Sampson by Thursday morn
ing or perhaps earlier, for the Newark
having been extensively repaired, i
now . swift warship. The start viii
be made from off Santiago just a. 500
q es the squadron can be gotten read
and this, owing to the completeness
Il the naval mobilization. will be in
very short time. The officers OF tn
Eastern squadron are as follows:
5 Chief, Commodore J.
Watson; batsleship Iowa, Captain h
Evans; battleship Oregon, CAPITAL
Charles r. Clark; flagship Newark, Ca
tain s. Barker: cruiser Yosemite: Con
mander ". II. Emory; cruiser Yanke
/. Commands w. Fl. Brownson; cruis
II Dixie, Commander G. II. Davis; colli'
scandal, Commander E. Watson; colli'
Alexander, Commander W. E. Burwel
collier Abiernda, Lieutenant Command
w. II. Buford. " ia,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
BATTLE ! IMMINENT
American and Spanish Troops
in Sight Of Each Other
at Santiago. .ss
,&a' 10 .a"E % = MI. I'LL
N n " %@t@# n snEH@%l aNs v!sra
Latter Strongly Intrenched and
Are Awaiting the Attack 50
Of Our Men.
BLOCK HOUSES EVERYWHERE
Hills on All Sides Of tho City
Dotted With Defensive
Structures.
Difficulty In Moving Supplies
Causes Inconvenience
Americans.

On THE RIO GUIANA, June 20. via
Kingston, Jamaica, June 28. - The
Spanish and American advance posts
are now almost close enough to 500 the
whites of each 9th ers eyes and . col.
lision may occur at any moment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
SAW VESSELS IN MOTION.
Cerver. May Have Tried to Makes Dash
for Liberty. t$>a' ss

Cervera May Have Tried to Makss Dash
49, for Liberty. t$N' ss
Orr SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June s26, via
Kingston, Jsmatca, June 28.-It 10 b.
lieved Admiral Cervsra Contemplated
making dash out Of the harb6f last
night Eour columns Of smoko were
seen at shutdown advancing towards
the mouth Of the har Dor and two smaA
boats, believed to be torpedo boat d..
stroyers, were observed in hesneish-
borhood Of I, the sunken collier isrri.
mao. Consequently Rear Admiral
Sampson ordered extra precautions to
be taken. The torpedo boats Ericsson
and Porter stood very close into the
harbor all night, but no ships came out
Shortly after midnight the dynamite
cruiser vesnyius fred three gun cotton
i St.sx.s - -. 49, C...A. .. $500 s5...-.-s
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
Credit Rough Riders With Courage.

Credit Rough Riders With Courage.
MADRID, June 20. Private dispatches
received here from Havana declare
Friday nights fight (the battle La
Quasinal was favorable to the Span
iards,." but the adlvices received credit
Colonel Woods rough riders and Lieu
tenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
with the greatest courage. IN
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
WATER FRONT SURPRISE.
Oakland's Attorneys Claim to Have
 Discovered a New Point

OAKLAND Dec. 1s.-The great water front controversy may be reopened along new lines. The attorneys for the city filed their first brief yesterday and it contains some new matter that may alter the en- tire complexion of the recent decision of the Supreme Court
 The brief refers largely to the manner in which the city dedicated streets to the tide line. It is asserted that the dedicat- ing ordinances tcome within the principle, inherent in the character of the property, that where a public street is brought to the shore of a navigable water, the way does not stop at high tide. For beyond lies the ocean highways, already dedi- cated by nature to public uses; and the intent and purpose of declaring a public highway to the shore is to reach out to and make union with, the dedication which nature has made of the navigable waters as a public highway"
 Coming finally to the most important argument advanced the brief says of the matter of acceptance: When the city by these legislative acts declared so dis tinctly its intention to carry Its streets out to the navigable waters of the bay 1t Is idle to talk of the necessity of show ing acceptance of dedication, for two controlling reasons The first of these IS that acceptance was not necessary, and the second that acceptance was involved in the dedication.
 These contentious will have to be passed upon by Judge Ogden, and should he hold them to be good the case may have to be, in great measure, retried.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
CRIME PEND
 ROUNDING HIM
 ID HIS RUIN A Bright Schoolboy and a Forger. ROY JONES IS A PUZZLE HIS CASE FERTILIZERS THE AU-
 THORITIES.
ROY JONES IS A PUZZLE
HIS CASE FERTILIZERS THE AU
 THORITIES.
His Guardian Applies to Have the Boy Sent to Ione-Criminal h. stincts That He Is Un-
 able to Overcome.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 onO nan

90S Broadway, Dec. IS.
 Roy Jones. a pupil of the Swett School, has cultivated forgery until he has almost reached perfection in that crime, and his case is now puzzling the District Attorney and the police. There are some good traits in the boys character, but the criminal tendencies predomnate and he now faces either the lone Reform School or the Jail.
 Roy's first attempts at forgery were practiced to cover up his absence from school. He soon learned his guardians signature and then for nine days he ap- peared regularly with a note from his guardian excusing his own absence. When this plan was discovered Roy seemed really sorry and it was agreed that every day he was at school he should be. given a check. signed by the principal Of the SWett School, to take home. This worked well for a time and a few days ago his guardian was surprised, on calling at the school. to learn that Roy was frequently absent An inspection of the checks showed that many of them were very clever forgeries. The boy had practiced so well that he could make fac-simile of the principals signature.
 The lad is absolutely truthful. He never denies his doings. He freely confesses to sorrow and makes honest efforts to over come the evil tendencies. He cannot re- sist the temptation to steal, although he does not practice deceit. Recently he stole S3O and took home the material he pur chased. at the same time admitting his act. He appears to be as much grieVed a g his relatives. He has an irresistible desire to purchase games, and with his last
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
RAMPS ACTIONS UPHELD.
City Trustees Take No Stock in
 Hoeck'S Charpes

ALAMEDA, Dec. 1S-The Police Com mittee of the City Trustees have disposed of the charges filed by Jacob Hoeck against Officer Albert Ramp. Their de- cision was that the charges were un- worthy of consideration. Hoeck accused Ramp of giving information to a Call re- porter concerning the incarceration by Hoeck of his two little sons. It was shown that Ramp only allowed the re- porter to interview the boys after he produced an order from the City Marshal. Ramp stated at the investigation that had he known the circumstances of the boys imprisonment and the fact that no charge had been placed. against them he would not have kept them in jail, even though their father insisted they should be locked in separate cells. The Trustees told him that under the circumstances they would have upheld his actions if he had set them free. Hoeck said the Mar shaPs order to Ramp had been written to protect the officer after the charges were filed. In reply to this Ramp called Hoeck a dirty cur" and Marshal Rogers said he would treat him to personal pun ishment if he was not an old man.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

script was then placed in zinc box, together with copies of all the Jewish and daily newspapers of San Fran cisco, lists of all the Hebrew organiza- tions in the city, with the names of their officers, the names of the mem bers of the Ladies' Auxiliary and of the hospital staff and nurses, and United States coins of the year 1898. The box was deposited in the cavity beneath the cornerstone, the latter was placed in position and the cement packed around it with an ordinary masons trowel wielded by Dr. Voor- sanger, while the inspiring strains of America" were poured forth by the young and enthusiastic musicians.
 After the laying of the stone an ad- dress was delivered by Dr. J. Nieto and the ceremony was concluded with prayer by pr. Myers.
 The new hospital will be hand some structure of colonial architec- ture. 9Ox13715, and two stories in height The hospital will be thor oughly equipped with every modern
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

appliance and will be conducted on the broadest lines of non-sectarian philantrophy. The cost of the building and site will approximate s50,000.
 The present hospital building, which the structure now in course of con- struction is to displace, Is located at the corner of Sutter and Hyde streets and has a capacity of twelve beds. The new hospital will accommodate fifty patients easily. It will be under the control of the board of directors, which is made up as follows: J. Bran- denstein, president; M. Eisner, vice president; N. Schlesinger, honorary secretary; l.. Bremen, treasurer; Naphtaly, E. Raas, I. W. Goldman. M. Brown, I. w. Hellman Jr., J. B. Levison and Walter Castle. The hos- pital staff is as follows: Consulting physicians, Dr. David Cohn, Dr. Adol- phus Aronstern and pr. George Myers; visiting surgeon, Dr. Julius Rosen- stirn; visiting physicians, Dr. c. G. Levison; house physician. pr. George Bushnell.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

ago to the secret meetings of the Com mittee of Twenty-one. At the last meet ing of the league A. B. Wye outlined a plan of campaign which contained the CSments of a first-class municipal platform. It Is true that there were in his remarks some references to State and national govern- ment which were not complimentary and
 which have no place in municipal doc urine But on the whole MT. Yves ideas were instructive and practical, and it seemed a pity that they were not put into the hands of every voter in this city. If such work as was done at the last meeting of the League is typical of its objects there does not appear to be any good reason why, as MT. Nye expressed it. "gentlemanly representatives Of the press" should not be welcome. The public has a perfect right to know the various stages leading up to the nomination of a ticket for which it is to be importuned to vote. Secrecy always breeds suspicion, and the basis of a campaign of moral and material reform and progress cannot be too broad or too generally known. The League objected to its being termed by its political enemies, ''the Dark-Lantern League" but there was some foundation for such a name. During the past four years far too much of Oakland's politics have been done behind closed doors by private or semi-religious organizations. There has been almost revulsion of feel ing in this regard during the past year that was made very manifest at the re cent election. and henceforth there will always be genuine suspicion attached to any organization or party clique. the ob- ject of which Is entirely political and which meets secretly to transact what is in reality pubnc business.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

mony took place at o'clock in the afternoon, in the presence of fully 500 spectators, nearly all of whom were more or less identified with the rais- ing of funds for the erection of the edifice, which, in the language of Dr. J. Nieto, is "A monument to God, dedi- cated to suffering humanity"
 feature of the exercises was the musical programme rendered by the Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum brass band Among the selections rendered were First Effort. Albanian March" |" America" Hail Columbia" ana Yankee Doodle"
 The services opened with prayer by Dr. M S. Levy, followed by brief ad- dress by President Joseph Branden- stein of the Hospital Association. Dr. Voorsanger then read prepared statement of the history of the asso- citation from its inception, November 3, 1887, to the present day, and appealed to those present to come to the aid of the hospital with liberal subscriptions for its support. The historical manu-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco Call, corner oI Market and Third streets. open until 12 o'clock every night In the year. BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street. corner Clay: open until s:30 o'clock
 2S7 Hayes street: open until 9:30 o'clock. 621 McAllister street; bpen until 9:30 o'clock SIS Larkin street; open until 9:30 o'clock 1941 Mission street: open until 10 o'clock. 2261 Market street. corner Sixteenth: open until O clock.
 l06 Eleventh street; open until o'clock. 2526 Mission street; open until o'clock. NV. corner of Twenty-second and Kentucky streets; open until g o'clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

booty he bought ten. When he has them home he shows no desire to play with them.
 These unpleasant freaks of his nature are not continual. but break out at inter- vals. The boy is kind, not vicious nor ma licious and is always obedient, except when by himself and there is some temptation around. His parents are well off, but their duties keep them trav- cling, and their boy was sent to Oakland to be educated. There is a feeling that 1t would not be proper to send such boy to lone, and an effort will first be made to send him on a long whaling trip, where his surrounding will be novel and where temptations will be few.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
nea+b of a Popular Officer.

OAKLAND, Dec 1S.-James DooIan, a very popular special police officer. died been sick only five days. Deceased was a native of Alameda County, aged about 3S years. and leaves a wife and six chil- dren. residing at S59 Milton street. He had been a member of the Workmen and Forester lodges, but allowed his dues to laDSe.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
THE TUG RELIEF.

from sacred pieces, and their rendition by the blind pupils, both in technique and expression, was thoroughly artistic. The whole programme showed very careful training on the part of the young musi- clans, and reflected much credit on the institutions musical department.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

There is no foundation for the presump- tion that the worthy gentlemen who com prise the Municipal League are any more capable of judging of what is good for the rest of Oakland than those who are out side the league. Every tax payer who makes his periodical visits to the Tax Collector and the water companies real izes that the next city government will not have to deal with the policy to be ob- served in regard to the Philippine Islands or the government of Cuba, but they fully appreciate the fact that they are dealing with matters closer home. They know that upon the integrity of the city gov ernment depends the amount of money each tax payer has to take. out of his pocket and they realize that in this mat ter honesty is even of more importance than any other principle of a party Con o sequently the city campaign must per force resolve itself into a campaign of in dividuals rather than parties. and the ticket that guarantees the impossibility of the next City Council being resolved into a "soid six" will be the one that com mends itself to the confidence of the vot- CTS, whether this ticket be nominated by one section of the party or another:
 STUART ". BOOTH.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
 MUSIC BY THE BLIND.
Sacred Concert Given by the Pupils
 of the State Institution.

BERKELEY, Dec. 18.-A large audience gathered this afternoon at the State h.
 stitution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind to listen to the concert given by the blind pupils. The concert was held in the assembly hall of the institution, under the direction of Otto Fleissner, director of music. All of the numbers given were
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

Postage on the Holiday Edition of The Call is: Domestic, cents; For eign, 6 cents.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

CARPENTER, cabinet maker, hrst-class me chanic wants situation. Call or address l2o Valley st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

YOUNG man wants situation In private pIacs. understands horses and cows; good reference Address box 727 Call
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

SITUATION wanted by frst-class well diRge-- has frst-class experience in quicksand. Ap. ply 139 Fourth st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

NURSE girl, sleep home. SIP; girl, assist house. work, SIP, sleep home. MISS CULLEN. 32S Sutter st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
SPECIAL NOTICEs-

 LIBERAL Ofer-All dresses brought to 2521s Fourth st., the 18th, 20th and Fist will be cut and fitted free of charge by MRS. TAMIL TON.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

DIVIDEND Notice-Dividend No. 62 (50 cents per share) of the Hutchinson Sugar Planta- ton Company will be payable at the office of the company. 327 Market st., on and after Tuesday Dec. 20. lsso Transfer books will close on Wednesday Dec. H. 1S9S at 3 O clock p. m E. H. SHELDON, Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

VALET intelligent Japanese, neat and tr1Iet
 worthy, seeks position; references; speaks an5 writes fair English. Address KIMY TEl Geary st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

BAD tenants elected for s4 collections made; city or country. PACIFIC COLLECTION CO, 415 Montgomery st, rooms 9-10: tel 55s0. ROOMS papered from 8: whitened s1 up; painting done. Hartmann Paint Co., 34a 3d st
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19
SITUATIONS wANrED-cont,nn..

WANTED-To go anywhere from San E,
 cisco by a mechanic, carpenter, shin ioinn- and millwright; understands plans thoroIg5E ly. Address box I12, Call office NeH H
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

NURSE. s25; nurse $15. MISS CULLEN. 325 Sutter st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

wants a position; any kind =
 work. Address 5SS Dupont st. 0A
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

WORKING housekeeper SIP per month MISS CULLEN, 325 Sutter st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

BOY wants work with carpenter; six rnontb-,
 experience. Box 659 Call office "S
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

YOUNG man. florist. wishes situation. Bc 12S Call
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-19

and sewing S20; cooks in American and German families. s25; second girl SEQ; Iaun- dress and chambermaid. s25; waitress. min ing camp. S20 and a large number of girls for cooking and housework. J. F. CROSETT & CO.,, S16 Sutter st.