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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
PREFER ANNEXATION
 TO INDEPENDENCE
That Is the Sentiment of Nine Tenths Of the Population of
 Porto Rico.

ST. THOMAS, D. w. l., June 1S.-The latest advices from Porto Rico say that Spanish regulars are being con- centrated in the vicinity of San Juan. The port of Mayaguse has been mined. Nine-tenths of the population, accord ing to these advices prefer annexation to independence. Exchange has drop ned to 115
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
WILL HOLD A CAUCUS.
Democrats About to Outline a New
 Plan.

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-A caucus of the Democrats probably will be held Mon day night, a request for call having been circulated by MT. Bailey of Texas
 The caucus will be held to consider the question of making in the future caucus action upon public questions binding upon all participants. Since the war Demo- cratic caucus action has been advisory rather than mandatory, and members have been permitted to participate in caucuses and left free to vote in their discretion. regardless of the action.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Attock to Be Hdstened Because of Cdnurd's
 Sailing.
Sieqe of Havana Will Not Be Begun Before the Autumn
 MoDths.

arrival being expected next week. IneSe regiments are the Third anu Fifth Ohio, Thirty-second Michigan, First Florida, Sixty-ninth New York and Second Georgia Three other regiments may be expected here to complete the sec ond division, and it is believed that the formation of the third division will soon begin.
 The interpretation Of this movement and it's possible bearing on the proposed eX- petition to Porto Rico or upon cooperation with Gen eral Shafter in Cuba must be left to those who can read between the lines. It can be said that General Lee, who chafes for action, is very happy"
 The officials of the administration see in the coming of Camara's fleet an- other menace to the sailing of an expe- dition to Porto Rico unless it gets away before Camara can reach this side. The immediate capture of Porto Rico will be more important now than before. If the Spanish fleet succeeds in getting to San Juan it can make the island a base of supplies. The ships of Camara, while not dangerous, would be contin- ually annoying contemplated and real expeditions. If Porto Rico is taken from the Spaniards now there will be no base of supplies nearer than the Ca naries.
 It is not believed Camara will sail straight for Porto Rico. He will be detained at the Canaries some time. This will give the administration fully two weeks to get an expedition off safe ly to Porto Rico.
 The prospect now Is that to avoid any possible annoyance from Camara's s fleet heavy endorsements will be rush ed to General Shafter to capture San tiago. At the same time a large army will be moved to Porto Rico as soon as transports can be procured.
 It was definitely settled to day there will be no general invasion Of Cuba or attack upon Havana until fall. The President, however, contemplates the seizure Of a base Of supplies on the northern coast Of Cuba and establishing communication with the insurgents with the idea of feeding the starving CubanS during the rainy season. Orders to prepare for this expedition have reached Key West and have been confounded with the idea of an attack upon Ha- Vdna.
 The Presidents plan is to feed the Cubans through the agency of General Gomez and Garcia. The first move will be to seize a harbor on the northern coast of Cuba and establish a base of supplies there. General Miles reported to Secretary Alger to-day that every thing was arranged with the insur- gent generals to distribute these sup plies It was said that some point in Santa Clara Province was regarded as the best place for establishing the de- sired base.
 It is regarded as certain at the War Department that the third Manila ex- petition will leave San Francisco some time next week. Ex-Congressman Caminetti of California will surely be appointed a major. He speaks Span ish, Italian and French. and by req son of his knowledge of law Is expected
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
WHY AUGUSTI GAVE
 UP MILITARY COMMAND
It Was So That the Signing of the Equalization of Manila Would
 Have Less Importance.

MADRID, June 1S.-It is said here this afternoon that Captain General Augusti resigned the military leader ship at Manila to the Spanish general commanding there, so that the capitu- lation of that place may be signed by the latter and thus have less import ance in the eyes of the natives than if signed by the captain-general of the Philippine Islands.
 The news that Camaras fleet has been sighted off Gibraltar has caused feeling of general satisfaction here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Call Office, Riggs House,

Washington, June IS.
 General knowledge of the fact that two war councils were held at the White House this afternoon and even ing gave rise to all sorts of exciting gossip and rumors. At the conference this afternoon Secretaries Alger and Long and General Miles were present and at to-night's council Admiral Si- card and Captain Mahan of the War Board, were called in. It can be stated upon the highest authority that, while no fear of Spain's so-called reserve fleet is felt, it Is deemed wise to pre- pare for the contingency that it may be sent to the West Indies to harass our navy.
 For several reasons no credence has at any time been given the reports that it would be sent to the Philippines. First, no colIiers accompanied the fleet through Gibraltar to Carthagena; and, second, the Minister of Marine was aboard, thus creating the belief that the fleet had entered the Mediterranean only to maneuver.
 But no chances will be taken, as it is regarded as certain that sooner or later Admiral Camara'S squadron will sail for the West Indies, and San Juan, Porto Rico, is its natural destination. In fact this is Spain'S only base of supply on this side Of the Atlantic. Therefore it was decided at to-day's war con ference to capture both San tiago and San Juan if possi- ble before this fleet can cross the Atlantic.
 It is not formidable enough to be feared. but might harass our navy by pursuing Admiral Cervera's elusive tao tics and thus compel Admiral Sampson to divide his fleet and pay Camara some attention before the work at San tiago is complete |.
 It was, therefore, decided to rush the expedition to Porto Rico and also re- enforcen. .ents to General Shafter. Hur- " orders were telegraphed by Adjutant General Corbin to General Graham, df,,o eaoopd a r,,oIy oOrns a 5 o'clock this afternoon directing him to prepare seven regiments and have them en route to Florida by tomorrow night.
 Active preparations have been in pro- gress at Camp Alger since early this morning looking toward the departure of about half the troops now there. Inspections have progressed as rapidly as possible. the issue of supplies has continued without interruption and ex- cept for such regiments as reported to the camp without complete equipment the routine of camp 6Ity has been sus- pended in ord to accelerate the issu- ing and packing of individual supplies of the men.
 The Sixty-ffth New York, one of the commands equipped at the expense of the State Government, was the first to be inspected. Then the Third New York, which also was equipped by the State, was drawn up and after it the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana. One of the Michigan regiments, proba- bIy the Thirty fourth, and the Sixth Pennsylvania were ordered to be pre- pared for inspection.
 A censored special from Jacksonville, received tonight, says:
 "The concentration of gallant Fitz Hugh Lees seventh corps at Jackson vile is to begin at once. The second division of this corps is now complete as to organization. Six regiments of the first division now at Tampa are to be brought to Camp Cuba Libre. their
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Says Rain Will Handicap Americans

MADRID, June 1S.-Advices from Cuba say General Linares is conf dent the rainy season will handicap the Americans, and he expresses the belief that the latter, when united with the Cubans, will march along the base of the mountains, where there are roads leading to Santiago de Cuba, while the American fleet will attack the fortifica- tions at the entrance of the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
THIS ABSURD STORY
 COMES FROM PARIS
Captain General Augusti Said to Have Handed Manila Over to
 a German Admiral.

LONDON. June 1S.-The Star to-day publishes an absurd story from Paris to the effect that Captain General Au- gusti has informed the Spanish Pre- mier, Senor Sagasta, that he has hand ed Manila over to Admiral Diedrichs. the commander of the German fleet who has occupied the citadel and ar senal on the plea of protecting the in habitants.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Stores for the American Fleet.

NEW YORK, June 1S.-The collier Hannibal, in command of Captain Col by, left the navy yard to-day. The yes sel is bound south with provisions and stores for the American feet The cruisers Columbia and Topeka are in readiness for service and will leave the navy yard tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

American marines camped near the en- trance to Guantanamo Bay, and sev- eral cases of the disease are reported to have occurred on the ships of the
 squadron. The telegram describes the
 heat as terrible, and says the sanitary condition of the ground has prevented thus far the carrying on of military operations in the vicinity of Santiago.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
HOLDING ROBSON
 AS A SHIELD
Believed He Is Being Detained to Protect Santiago From
 BOmbardment.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
The Expulsion of Spies.

MADRID, June 1S.-7 p. m.-In the Senate to-day Senor Salmeron gave mo- tice that he would interpellate the Gov ernment concerning the expulsion from Canada of Lieutenant Carranza, late Spanish naval attache at Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Recruits for Battery D.

LOS ANGELES, June 1S.-The fifty two recruits for Battery D, heavy artil- lery, under command of Lieutenant Diss, left this city to-day for San Fran cisco, where they will be placed under command of Captain Steere.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Proposals for Battleships.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The Navy Department to-day issued advertise ments calling for proposals for building three battle-ships authorized by the naval appropriation bill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

CARTHAGENA, June 1S.-Captain Aunon, the Minister of Marine, arrived here to-day on board the torpedo boat destroyer Giralda. Captain Aunon in- spected the ironclad Lepanto.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Hopes of the Spaniards.

MADRID, June 1S.-It is confidently believed here tonight that Admiral Camara's fleet is going to Manila, and that this may prevent the dispatch of American troops there, and at least postpone the loss of the Philippine Isl- nd
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
The Presidents s procIama- ton declaring the Philip pines to be under United States martial law will be issued next week.

It has been decided to collect reve- nues from tobacco and spirituous liquors, as well as from imports and ex- ports
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Madrid Reports Yellow Fever.

MADRID, June 1S.-According to pri vate telegrams received here from Cuba yellow fever is raging among the
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19
Garry PleDty of Coal, Pro- visions and Wdr Mu-
 nitiOnS.
Eleven Vessels Have Passed Gib- roltor, Going to Cortbogend
 for Orders.
Aunon Reaches Carthagena.

of naval movements In the hope to mislead our campaign directors.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

and Senor Dubosc, former Spanish charge d'affaires at Washington. and requested that the documents relating thereto be given to the chamber.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

to be of invaluable assistance to Gen eral Merritt in organizing the provis- ional military government.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
DIR. Kuyk to Speak to Boys.

Thus far all the regular services at the
Young Mems Christian Association have
been held each week. The study OF the
International Sunday-School Lesson has
been adjourned, commencing to-day. un-
I'll the first Saturday in October, when II
will be resumed in association hall.
Both the mems meeting and the boys
meeting will be continued through the
entire summer, and two attractive SER
vices will be held tomorrow. Rev. Dr.
J. c. Hiden, pastor Of Grove-Avenue Bap-
fist church, will deliver the fourth OF the
series OF addresses on Mountaineering
ei Men" at 4 o'clock DR.. Hiden VIII
sneak upon the life and works of the late
Rev. Charles II. Sturgeon. OF LONDON
Eng, the foremost preacher of his day.
Mr.. c. Wilbur Montgomery VIII De inc
sclCist Of the afternoon.
The Boys Gospel Army VIII have
treat when DR.. d. r. Kuyk will speak to
them upon 1.-THE Eye and the Ideal Lie.
DIR. Kuvk is able to tell the boys a great
deal about the eye. and his talk VIII De
so interesting as TO keep their eyes open
during the entire time that he is speak
ing.
The Workers Training Class VIII meel
IN the secretary's office at o'clock, win
Mr. Asa Johnson in charge, and the Gym
I nasium BibIe-Study Club will meet In the
Blue Room at o'clock, with Mr.. Merriil
in charge. This will be the last session
of the Gymnasium Study Club until the
fail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
FREDERICKSBURG.
Seriously Hurt-Recruifs on Tor
Camp AIger-TclepbOne Line.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, June "a
Especially 1.-THE condition of Mrs. Harvey
Proctor, who fell from a chair several
DAYS ago while hanging a picture, and
had her right hip broken. is considered
very serious.
With the arrival of Company L from
Norfolk to-day the Fourth Regiment
now only lacks one more company.
TWenty-seven recruits from this city
and section, who were obtained by Captain
Rowe and his detail, left this evening Tor
Camp Alger, in charge of Sergeant
Aquila Cloe and Corporal Alonzo Jett, of
Company X. Including Company X, and
recruits to other companies, this makes
about 40 men from this city and section
who have enlisted.
A stock company is being organized by
several prominent citizens of the county
and city for the establishment of a
telephone line between here and Spotsyl-
wanna Courthouse. About one half of the
stock has been already subscribed and
the remainder Is in sight.
Mr.. y. V. ID. Conway, of this city, has
received through Mr.. Moncure ID. Con-
way. of New York. as a donation 10 the
Fredericksburg Library. 100 volumes OF
various works. The gift is highly appre-
ciated.
Miss Leila Gordon Cayce, Of Richmond.
10 the guest Of the Misses Gordon, on
Charles street.
Mrs w j. Francis and Miss Louisa
Cudlipp, of Richmond, are in the city.
having been called here by the death OF
their aunt. Mrs. Eliza Morgan.
Mr.. George +. Hutchinson, OF Richmond,
spent the day here yesterday, with
friends
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
The Richmond, Petersburg and Car,
0lina Railroad.
petersburg Index-Appeal.)

lftteISUuEk luueA-hppcoh.)
Our people are noting with great In
terest the work OF construction In pro-
gress upon the line OF the Richmond.
Petersburg. and Carolina railroad. The,
activity and vigor with which IL Is being
pressed forward indicates the certain and
early completion Of the road. The con-
struction OF this road ought to bring
back TO Petersburg much trade that our
people once enjoyed, but which in recent
years has found its way TO other places.
There must, OF course. be some EFFORT on
the part OF our merchants TO recover this
trade by sending their travelling agents
10 solicit il, and this no doubt will be
done.
The managers of the Richmond, PEI
tersburg and Carolina railroad are to be
congratulated upon the success which has
been attending their efforts in the Taco
OF so many difficulties that have stood
in the way. For months II looked as X
their scheme 60 build the railroad would
fall through, and many were the predic-
lions that IL would. All doubts upon
this question have. however, been long
since removed. The large amount OF
money that has been recently expended Ia
the prosecution of the work OF construc-
ton. and the progress actually visible,
tell the story in no uncertain language.
Among those who have stood by and
fought for this road through thick and
thin has been our townsman. Hon. VIII
Nam X. Mckinney, the company's gene
raj counsel, and the Index-Appeal feels
that il would do less than justice not to
make this statement and TO accord 10
him the credit to which, for the AFFINITY
and pluck displayed by him In the man.
agement OF the company's legal business,
he Is Justly entitled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25

duired to supply the blood with oxygen
and II portion be removed or disused
the remainder win expand and perform
all the necessary work OF aeration.
Perfect rest of the affected parts. at
tanned by means OF hypodertnic intec-
ton OF nitrogen, is. accordingly, DIR. Muir
phys specific for the cure OF tuberculosis
of the lungs. The patient Is In no way
unfavorably affected, and may continue
about his business without Inconvenience.
When, I'm experimental cases. the nitro
gen has been withdrawn at the end OF
few weeks and the air again admitted,
skiagraphs or X-ray Photographic have
shown that the diseased tissues had en-
tirey healed. and that the lung, for
merely shrivelled and compressed. had ex-
panded TO its original dimensions.
Experiments with this radical innova-
ton In medical practice are now being
conducted on quite an extensive scale at
the county hospital at Chicago. II prom
Uses something tangible 10 humanity, be-
cause IL seeks to aid nature actively. and
not merely to indicate ACCIDENTALLY the
channels and agencies through which tu-
berculosis is propagated Instead of a
learned dlssertion on bacill and the vari-
Gus forms OF tubercular Infection, DR..
! Murphy presents what he aftlrms to be
a safeguard against one OF the most
| dreaded scourges of civilized humanity.
| III his theories and experience shall be
| indicated ard confirmed In the practice
| OF other medical experts OF higls aus
| thority a substantial victory will have
! been won I'm the unending warfare of the
/ human race against lethal conditions
| which menace its continued existence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
STOCKS IRREGULAR
GAINS OF SLIGHT FRACTIONS IN
MOST ISSUES SHOWN.
SHARP ADVANCE III TOBACCO.
More Outside buying. Generally, ON
Assurances Regarding Germany's
Attitude I'm che Phihppines-Wheat
Weaker-Pork and Lard Lower.

NEW YORK, June 24-The stock mar
ket was irregular most OF the day. the
result of the trading showing gains OF
slight fractions in most issues, but with
several advances OF a point or more In
some securities. which occupied a con-
spicuuus position in the days trading.
notably Tobacco, Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit. and the Northern Pacific shares.
There was some covering OF shorts early.
and a little more outside buying, on the
assurances given in Washington regard
ing Germany's attitude in the Philip
pines.
A movement against the shorts in To-
bacco brought about sharp advance in
that speciality.
Bonds displayed little feature to-day,
but exhibited a very firm undertone, al
though there was a cessation OF marked
activity in some liens which have re-
Gently posed as leaders. The sales were
81 10000. Bid quotations in governments
were unchanged, aside from a rise OF Ii
in the new As.
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
sP. M.-Money on cali easy at lnl IA
ner cent: last loan at IA per cent; mer-
camille paper. SEA per cent.
Sterling exchange firm, with actuai
business in bankers bills at stS IL Tor
demand and at siS3 5-Sd$4.4 IA for Sixty
DAYS; posted rates, stS5aAS5 IL and
"a Ss i-2nst.s7; commercial bills. SLS
silver certificates. SsaeO Bar silver
a1-s Mexican dollars. 45Q5 5-S.
Government bonds strong.
BANK CLEARINGS.
Tho total bank clearings In the Uniteo
c.a,es FOR the week were $l,l5o 1853; pei
Cent, increase, IA. Exclusive OF Ne"
York . sl6S. 5si .sl1 per cent. increase 3D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
Tn. Vaudeville Bsu Game To-Day

I'mpires have called ball games before,
but an umpire will call game at
O'Clock this afternoon that VIII be re-
cord-breaker.
A game will be played between TWO
clubs made up from the colony OF Nau-
deville performers now in the city. NO
two uniforms will be alike; everything
will be different. even hair. The players
wfll appear i'm the stage costumes, hair
and all There are a number Of trained
athletes on both sides, and besides the
fun that can be enjoyed, fairly gooh
ball game can be witnessed. Ihe grand
stand at Broad-Street Park Will ring out
with sweet music. too, for the L-adleS
Orchestra will render several selections.
Lots of by-play, funny coaching song
or two. and amusing work Is promised
Lee. the hypnohst, will catch for one
side. receiving curves as delivered from
the brawney arm Of one Of the Droll trio.
Fred. Lehman, who once played with
Claude McFaran and other profession
ais now in the Atlantic League; sam
Adams. the strong 6-footer; funny little
lake Bernard, the La Maye Brothers,
and the Bijou Quartette had practice
Yesterday. and demonstrated the fact That
there will be some fun at Broad-Street
Park this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-25
A New Cure for Consumption.
philadelphia Record)

(Pniiddeipnld ItecOEuJ
In n paper read the other day before
the American Medical Association. now
in session at Denver, Col, DR.. j. IL. Mur-
ply, Of Chicago, presented some new ana
Interesting theories and data in regard
10 the treatment of tuberculosis of the
ungs. or consumption. The Views and
PROPOSITIONS OF this independent and
he ring investigator are assured In adj
vance OF an attentive hearing and ear
,.est discussion The medical experts as
sembled at Denver-over 1850 in ail-are
familiar with Dr. MuTphy's researches
In the broad field OF practical therapeu-
tics. He is the originator and inventor
nj the murphy button" for Joining
severed intestines, which has rendered
pcssible many operations in intestinAi
surgery. which formerly were almost IN
evitahly fatal. The claim OF such an ex-
pert authority that cure has been DIS
ccvered for a disease which annually
carries OF its victims by thousands In ali
narts Of the country is not 10 be put
asIde as an ebullition OF science gone
eft. IL will receive the careful anu
thcrgttful consideration Of the learned
and influential delegates TO the conVen~
ton OF the American Medical Associa-
ten. and through them Its public pene-
fits and advantages. II existent. may DC
an the more speedily realized throughout
the country.
Brieny. and divested OF technical
nhrases. DIR. Murphy's new treatment OF
consumption consists in giving absolute
rest to the diseased portion OF the lungs
by introducing purs nitrogen gas into the
pieural cavity at the point affected. There
Il no effort to retain the integrity OF the
tissues. for. says DIR. Murphy. 1t has been
found by experiment that the reason 9
person is enabled TO live and breathe with
a large part OF the lung tissue gone Is
that the capability Of tho ung Is iuiy
ten times as great as the actual WORKING
surface" In other words. the lung Tissue
Is largely IN excess OF what 10 acnaiiy re-