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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
w ar Incidents.

A press dispatch from Fresno states that the Farley brothers who refused to be sworn into Company c, Sixth Infantry, have started to San Francisco to enlist in the Heavy Artillery. The sister of the Farleys who saw the result of her former action obtained places for them in the ar tiIlery and persuaded them to enlist again.
 Governor Budd went to Stockton last night. He will not return to headquarters until tomorrow.
 At meeting of the board of directors of the Mechanics Institute last night 1t was decided to send quantity of books with the troops on their departure to Ma nila. There are at present on the shelves duplicate copies of many first-class works and bound volumes of magazines, for which there is at present very little call. These will be selected by the librarian and shipped with the boys on their jour ney.
 At a meeting of the Journeymen Bar bers Union last night it was decided that the standing of all members who enlist in the army be kept up during their term of service.
 The Red Cross Aid Society of the Ma tive Daughters of the Golden West that was organized last night will meet on Thursday afternoon and evening to ar range and distribute the sewing work the ladies of the organization have under taken to do.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

mate the area of the Philippine Islands at 150 900 square miles, and their population zon, on which the city of Manila is situ- ated, is larger than New York and Mas sachusetts, and has population or o,oo0, oo0 and the island of Mindanao Is nearly If not quite, as large. There are scores or other islands, large and very popuious An idea of the extent of the Philippines six New England States, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and DelaWaIe have .bo io ger cent less area, In lad addition 6rdne a3 dne and Sooloo groups are considered under the jurisdiction of this consulate (Ma- nila In all there are about 2Oqe 9son ds,anas II1as of latitude and 2400 miles of longitude
 To this general description given by the Consul the State Department adds the following note:
 There are about 5000 Europeans resi- dent in the islands (the total population is nearly 5000 ,000) of course not counting the Sana ztpu ars center of the Ionial Government. English, Spanish and German houses are engaged in trade, ad- vancing money to the natives on their crops. Such business methods involve risks and necessitate large capital in the beginning but the profits are immense; lacks only intelligent cultivation: Abaca (maniia hemp) Is one of the chief sources of wealth of the country. Sugar cane
 
 ing largely to the ignorance of planters. The average production Is 178.OO0G coo kilo- grams Q75, ,1s6. 96 tons),, while that of Cuba gar goes almost entirely to Japan. Eng iand and the United States; It is of poor quality and very cheap The cultivation Industries, although 1t Is capable of much greater development. The native coffee, aithough not equal to the mocha or bour- hon varieties, has a fine aroma. It goes Chiefly to Spain. Cocoa. trees grow in abundance, and the oil Is used for light ing houses and streets. The indigo IS ia habitants are apathetic to a degree that is noticeable even in these countries, countries, ,Tbe women have long and slender fin- gers. remarkably fine and sensitive, and well adapted to their work. The hats and cigarette holders they make and the arti- caey. Cotton spinning and work In bam- boo are among the chief industries.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
THE FONTANA BUILDING
Army and Gall Experts Pro- nounce the Structure Safe
 and Sound.

All fears for the safety of the troops stationed at Fontana Barracks have been allayed by the official report of Captain George Ruhlen, U. s. A., chief quarter master of the Department of California, who, in company with MT. F. J. H. Ric- kon, civil engineer and draughtsman on duty with the department here, made a thorough inspection of the building and pronounces the same to be not only safe but unusually strong.
 The cracking noises heard, which caused the heavy artillery to vacate the warehouse, are attributed to the fact that the wood Is checking from the heat en-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
RICHNESS OF
 PHILIPPINES Value of the Islands Taken by Dewey. INDUSTRIES OF. THE GROUP. VAST EXPORTS OF HEMP TO
 THIS COUNTRY. Tobacco, Copra, Woods, Hides, Shells, Indigo and Coffee Also Among the Valuable Products of
 the Territory.
OF. THE GROUP.
VAST EXPORTS OF HEMP TO
 THIS COUNTRY.
Call Office. Riggs House.
Washington. May 1S

" dSIIIIIBI IOII, NIdy 10. Recognizing the widespread popular interest in all that relates to the Philip pine Islands the State Department has issued in advance of the regular date of publication the latest report from our Consul at Manila, together with other information on the general sub- ject of the commerce and industries of the group. The report is of more than ordinary importance and should be read by all who wish to have a knowledge of the industrial conditions of the is- lands and their value as a market for American trade.
 Consul Williams says:
 Local and European authorities esti-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
;H6RLESTON OFF FOR MANILA

The Bay District camp will easily af- ford camping room for 10000 troops, which, with the forces already here. will in all probability be the limit of the Philippine expedition. The division of the ground into blocks surrounded by fences will be a great assistance in forming the various camp lines.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

W. Povey, second lieutenant Company M-J. M. Poorman. captain w. D. Furzer first lieu tenant; c. R. Platts. second lieutenant.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

Advances made on furniture and pianos. with or without removal. J. Noonan. 1017-1O23 Mission
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19

The Netherlands have 12.Ooo square miles, being about the combined area of Massachusetts and Connecticut
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-19
Two Battalions Completing the Second Regiment Arrived
 Yesterday.
 The main incidents at the volunteer camp at the Presidio yesterday were the

Details of trade with the United States during the last two years are given by the United States treasury as follows:
The times., 1898-09-02
A GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
House and Contents Destroyed With
Three-Thousand-Do Loss

The explosion of a gasoline stove in the
house of Charles Stewart, colored, on the
Good Hope road, near the German Orphan
Asylum, resulted in 5000 fire shortly
before o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Stewards home and the adjoining house
owned and occupied by Daniel c. Brown
also colored, were almost completely de-
stroyed.
Both buildings were of frame construc-
ton and the fire spread rapidly After
the stove exploded and the efforts of those
in the house to extinguish the blaze were
seen to be fruitless an alarm was turned
In from box e13 Owing TO the distance
some time elapsed before the fire engines
reached the scene, and in the meantime
the blaze had completely enveloped Stew
arts house and communicated to the ad-
joining building.
AS soon as the department went into
service the spread of the flames was
checked and in a short time the fire was
extinguished. The damage to the house
occupied by Stewart, which was owned
by George Ridgway, amounted to s1,GoO,
partly insured. Stewards personal loss
was $500. Browns loss amounted to sl200,
partly covered by insurance.
After the fire had been extinguished
Brown, in going through the wreck of his
home, stopped to look out of a window
and some bricks from a chimney fell on
him, painfully but not seriously bruising
his back and hips.
The times., 1898-09-02
THE STOCK MARKET.
Progress fntimated in the E1ectrf-
cal Equipment of Manhattan.

New York, Sept. 1.-Simultaneous adj
vances in Manhattan and General Elec-
trio were features of the days stock mar
ket Not unnaturally the course of these
stocks was assumed to in some way fore
shadow progress in the avowed plan of
the Manhattan company to electrically
equip the elevated lines.
Other decidedly strong features of the
market were the Northern Pacific and
Union Pacific shares. The Union Pacific
Company today issued its statement of
earnings for the month of July, an in
crease in net earnings of s257, ,914, or more
than 20 per cent being shown. The actu-
al increase in gross earnings was COM
paratively small, but the percentage of
operating expenses for the month was cut
down from 73 last year to about Sc this
year.
The road was last year operated by the
receivers, which accounts for the extraor-
binary outlay then for operating ex-
penses.
Today's money market was a shade
firmer, as was to be expected toward the
close of the week. 1t was announced to-
day that the Government would antici-
pate the payment on the per cents of
1907, which are due on October l. This
will release about s5500,000 and the ac-
ton of the Government is most oppor-
tune in all the circumstances. The trad
ing In the granger shares and the gener-
al market was apathetic The fear that
the most hopeful expectations in regard
to the st. Paul dividend next week will
not be realized, doubtless accounted for
the lack of animation in the grangers.
Sugar was advanced smartly in the ear
ly dealings, presumably in anticipation of
the dividend declaration. Peoples Gas
was reactionary. Movements in a num-
Der of specialties, such as Consolidated
Ice, New York Biscuit, and International
Paper We're features of the days market
that doubtless We're of interest to limit
ed following. Foreign houses had only
small orders in this market.
The market closed dull and rather
heavy.
The times., 1898-09-02
BURIED In OAK HILL.
Remains of George Elliott Brought
Here From PhiIndeIplifa.

The remains of George Elliott, son of
the Rev. George Elliott, former pastor
of the Dumbarton Avenue Presbyterian
Church. were inferred in Oak Hill Gene
terry, Georgetown, yesterday afternoon at
o'clock, having been sent here from
Philadelphia, where the funeral services
were held yesterday morning. The young
man was twenty-one years of age and
had just graduated from the University
OF Pennsylvania when, at the beginning
of the war, he enlisted in a Philadelphia
regiment and served until he was dis
charged ten days ago.
The hardships of a soldiers life had
undermined his health, and soon after his
return 10 Philadelphia he was stricken
with typhoid fever. He was removed TO
the German Hospital in Philadelphia.
where he died. He was well known in
Washington, where he attended the High
School, graduating in 1894. His father is
now pastor of Spring Garden Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, in PhiladeI-
phia.
Young Elliott was member of Com
pany ID, of the First Pennsylvania Reg
fment, and while he was at Camp Thomas.
at Chickamauga, he had typhoid fever.
He recovered from ii then, but the sec
ond attack proved fatal
The times., 1898-09-02
Charged With Assault.

A warrant was sworn out in the police
court yesterday afternoon for the arrest
of W. w. Marmaduke, ticket broker in
the National Hotel, and his father. who
Is engaged in the same business, charging
them with assault, by ]. Spliedt, who
has been in business with them. The
warrant was issued on the allegation
that, while Spleidt was walking down
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, near Sixth Street.
about L o'clock yesterday afternoon, he
was assaulted by the two Marmadukes.
VINO beat him with hammer, breaking
RIB and otherwise painfully injuring
MN. None of the parties to the affair
would discuss 1t last night. The case
will be tried in the police court today.
The times., 1898-09-02
ONE DEATH DUE TO HEAT.
Intense Humidity Causes Several
PrOstratfons


Heat and humidity are all that can be
looked forward to for the rest of the
week. Perspiring humanity must con-
tinue to endure. Without the humidity
the heat, which is not as excessive as
has already been experienced this sum-
mer. would be bearable. but that peculiar
condition of the atmosphere which starts
beads of perspiration from every pore
and carries with il a deadly depression,
makes ii seem more intense.
Humidity exhausts vitality and renders
one more susceptible to atmospheric con-
ditions. The hottest rays of Old Sol
alone could be withstood. but when they
rercolate through moist, humid atmos-
phere, heating 1t until all the world
seems in a stew and collars wilt and
morals give place to profanity, there is
| little immunity from heat exhaustion.
Yesterday there was an unusual hu-
midity, combined with high atmospheric
temperature. The hydrometers at the
Weather Bureau indicated a humidity of
81 degrees at o'clock in the morning,
and in the afternoon the protected ther-
mcmeter, away up on the roof of the
building. away from the influence of re-
fTacted heat, registered SO degrees On
the street the heat was much greater
and thermometers which were exposed to
the rays of the sun refracted from the
asphalt streets registered from 96 to 9S
degrees. Indications do not point to any
relief until after Saturday, when a breath
OF cool air is expected from the north
west.
One Fatality.
The intense humidity was responsible
for one death and several minor cases of
heat prostration yesterday. William III.
Hibbs, carpenter, sixty-five years of
age, was overcome while on his way from
1880 l. Street northwest to his home at
ll01 Tenth Street, and died before assis-
tance could reach him. Mr.. Hibbs had
been suffering from heart trouble for
some time but yesterday decided that he
was able to go to work
After he had been at work short while
he became i'll and started for home He
was prostrated before he had gone a
block and death followed almost i'm
mediately. The police ambulance was
called and the body was removed to the
morgue. Coroner Carr was notified and
after giving a certificate of death, the
remains were removed to the home of the
deceased. A wife and four children sur
vive him.
Theodore Taft, a bricKIayer, living at
1892 Prospect Street, Georgetown, was
overcome while at work near his home.
The ambulance from the Emergency Hos
pital was summoned and he was re-
moved TO the Emergency Hospital. His
case was not a severe one, and he re-
covered soon after being admitted.
Thomas Robinson, colored, was over
come by the heat while at work in a clay
bank on E Street, between Tennessee
Avenue and Fifteenth Street northeast.
yesterday afternoon. The patrol wagon
from the Seventh Precinct conveyed him
to his home, 2422 Fifteenth Street north
east
Mrs. Thornberg, of 1901 K Street north
east, was prostrated at the corner of
Ninth Street and New York Avenue while
waiting for a street car. She was taken
into Premises drug store and afterwards
sent to her home in the police ambulance.
The times., 1898-09-02
a HOLIDAY INCONVENIENCE.
Many Pensioners VIII Re Kent
From the EEcampment


Next Monday being legal holiday.
great Inconvenience and in many in
stances disappointment will be suffered
by the pensioners who reside in the Dis
trict- The quarterly pension pay day,
September 4, is on Sunday, and under
ordinary circumstances the claims would
be paid on the day following Unfor-
tGnately for the pensioners, however,
Monday is Labor Day in the District of
Columbia, and all public institutions and
government departments will be closed.
Just at this time the fact is particu-
larly disappointing to those of the pen
sioners who expected to attend the an
DGal encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic, which convenes in Cincin-
natl, Ohio, September 5. II was hoped
that on account of Sunday and the hoIi-
day coming together the Commissioner of
Pensions would have arranged for the
payment Of the claims tomorrow, but il
is positively stated that this will not be
done.
The times., 1898-09-02
Manhattan should be attributed to this
cause entirely.

American Steel and Wire was bought
on the report that 1t would go into the
new combination. II was afterwards
sold when this did not seem so likely
1t is fact that the representatives OF
the American Steel and Wire Company
had conference on Wednesday night
with the representatives of the Federal
Steel Company, at which the amalgama-
tion of the two companies was consider
ed. No statement was given out but 1t
was stated unofficially that the American
Steel Company wanted seventy-fve per
cent of the capital of the Federal Cam
pany. z[
The times., 1898-09-02

Wall Streets appetite has been whet-
ted for combinations. The latest rumor
includes in the Big Four deal the Wa
bash, Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling,
Monon. Glover Leaf, Cincinnati, Hamil-
ton and Dayton, Lake Erie and Western,
Lake Shore and Michigan Central OF
course, consolidation is not predicted,
but it is said that all these properties
are TO be worked In close harmony. The
advance in Cleveland, Lorain and Wheel
ing stock is due to the belief that a bet
ter understanding in the bituminous coal
trade will preceGe the launching of the
Hooking Valley reorganization plan.
The times., 1898-09-02
A CRITICAL TINE
During the Battle
of Santiago.
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY.

hne fachers at the Battle of Sapff-
aEo de Cuba Were All Heroes
Their Heroic Efforts i'm Getting
Ammunition and Rations to the
Front Saved the Day.
p. E. Butler. Of pack train No. 3. writ
ing from Santiago de Cuba, on July %.
says: We all had diarrhea in more or
less violent form, and when we landed we
had no time to see DOCTOR for il was a
case OF rush and rush night and day to
keep the troops supplied with ammuni-
ton and rations, but, thanks to Chamber
lain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem
edy, we were able TO keep at work and
keep our health; in fact, / sincerely be-
lieve that at one critical time this metij-
cine was the indirect savior of our ar
my, for If the packers had been unable
to work there would have been no way
OF getting supplies to the front. There
were no roads that wagon train could
use My comrade and myself had the
good fortune 10 lay in a supply of this
medicine for our pack train before we left
Tampa, and know in four cases ii alb
solutely saved life"
The above letter was written to the
manufacturers of this medicine. the
Chamberlain Medicine Co, Des Moines.
Ia For sale by Henry Evans, wholesale
and retail druggists, 93s + Street north
west and Conn. Av. and St. N. w, and
1z2S Md. Ay. n. e.
The times., 1898-09-02
Weekend d. & o. seashore Excur-

Beginning June "a to Atlantic City. Cape
May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. N. ].
Tickets good, going, on 1000 a. m. and
l2:Oo noon trains, Fridays and Saturdays,
valid for return until Tuesday following.
at rate OF 20 w&f-tose9
The times., 1898-09-02

There isn't better, a more wholesome
or purer beer than that produced by
the Chr. Heurich Brewing Co. If you
haven't drank Maerzen, Senate, Extra
Pale. or Lager Beer, order case by
'phoning 63i. Arlington Bottling Co, and
taste their superior qualities.
The times., 1898-09-02
THE WHEAT MARKET.
Although Cables Were Weak 1t Was
Firm and Higher.

Chicago, Sept. Although cables were
weak, wheat was firm and S-SQ1-2c higher
than yesterday. There were no September
deliveries, probably the important influ-
ence The incident in the future market
was the buying of September by one of
the elevator interests. There was a
rather firm sample market, but the ship
ping demand was slow. There was good
weather for movement through the wheat
territory. a few showers in the North
west being sufficient to interfere with
The times., 1898-09-02

There is heavy buying in the Nor,hern
Pacific securities, and especially In the
preferred, which went up to 70 S-S yester-
day, an advance of nearly two points.
This Is probably on the talk that the
company Will create dividend fund. 1t
Is the general opinion that this makes the
preferred worth S.. The directors will
consider the annual report today. and
will probably publish preliminary figures.
The times., 1898-09-02
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION

STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY. LTD. OF
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND
On the 30th day of June 1895 as required by act
of Congress. approved July 20, 1892:
ASSETS.
Cash in bank and in company's Of
fee Observation-Disclosures. 1895 As
Bonds and mortgages FIRST lien on
real estate) ........................ 5000 o.
Stocks and bonds (market value) .. III 996 90
Premiums uncollected and in hands Of
agents Observation-Disclosures. 49, ,o72 "a
Interest due and accrued on June 80
1s9s ........................ 4,O6o 81
LIABILITIES
Reserve premium fund 81 25S 5sI 10
Reserve for unpaid losses and claims. 256.2G9 q
Net surplus. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S17, 800 81
Statement of expenses for six months
ending June 80. 1898:
Current expenses .......-........... s6I, $50 CT
WM. WOOD, Joint Manager and Attorney.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 10th
day OF August, 1895.
(Seal) E s. INNET.
Item Notary Public.
New York County.
The times., 1898-09-02

The strength in Sugar yesterday was
caused by rumors of an extra dividend.
Nothing definite is known as a founda-
tton for these stories. which are apparent
ly reviyals simply OF the talk of a few
weeks ago.
The times., 1898-09-02

1t is officially stated that the confer
ences between the Peoples Gas and the
Indiana Natural Gas Company have not
resulted in any definite conclusion 1t Is
the general belief, however that a set
tlement Of gas difference is very close at
hand
The times., 1898-09-02
STATEMENT OF THE CoNDr

STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
MONTPELIER. VT.
On the S0th day OF June, 1898, as required by act
of Congress, approved July 90 1892:
NET LEDGER ASSETS. JUNE 80. Isos.
Cash in bank and in company's Of
fee .....-...-.............. s6I1. .4o3 50
Bonds and mortgages (irst lien on
real estate) and real estate........ 5,676,56I 73
Stocks and bonds (market value)
and warrants. Observation-Disclosures. $50, $50 50
Bills receivable and collateral loans. 2299, ,242 %
LIABILITIES, AS OF JANUARY 1. 1928
Reserve premium fund ............S So, ,536 II3 q
Reserve for unpaid losses and claims
and all other liabilities. 470713 81
Net surplus. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,s20, l65 55
Statement OF dividends and expenses
for six months ending June 80, 1895:
Dividends ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6s,i01 80
Current expenses including losses.
SUR. values, annuities and ma
tured endowments. ................ I.25S 423 81
CHARLES DEWEY, President
o. D. CLARK, Assistant Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 10Th
day of August, 1898.
(SeaL) O. E. MOULT0N.
Item Notary Public.
The times., 1898-09-02
Loans of SlO :: .,ss :; ;;s;:s. 5sss.s sss! -

Wagons. etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply. Loans may be repaid .he build
ing association plan. in easy weekly or monthly
payments; every payment reduces cost OF car
ryins loan. II you have loan with some other
company, will pay it on and advance you
more money, II desired
Leans made anywhere IN the District. Cau
and get rates. Front room. 1rst door. ScientiHs
American Building,
National Mortgage L oan Co.
625 r St. N. w
The times., 1898-09-02

STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY,
OF ENGLAND
On the Both day of June. 1898, as required by act
Of Congress, approved July 90, 1892:
Sapi!Si s.oCk SuJo0O 90
Capital stock paid up............-... 5000 90
ASSETS
Cash in bank and Office. ............. S206 42I Il
Bonds and mortgages (frst lien on
real estate. ....................... 10000 %
Stocks and bonds (market value) - 9S7, ass 90
Premiums uncollected and in hands Of
agents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I64. .6s5 SO
Interest due and accrued on June 80
1895 ............-...-..,........ 2s,l6O %
Reinsurance due on losses paid........ go As
LIABILITIES.
Reserve premium fund. III, ,Ss7 65
Reserve for unpaid losses and other
claims l4S,Ol4 GO
Net surplus. 1890 81
Statement OF expenses for six months
ending June 80, 1895:
Current expenses. ses...-............... 27s. .052 "A
A F. L0SEE, Branch Secretary
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this Ist day
OF August, 1895.
(seal.) JOHN A. HILLERY, Notary Public
The times., 1898-09-02
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION

Spring wheat deliveries. The best author
tiles in the Northwest predict continued
increase in Spring wheat arrivals. In a
small way wheat today was helped by
corn.
The times., 1898-09-02
New York Cotton Marke.
Weekend Excursions vim b.

Weekend Excursions vim d. & o.
From Washington to Annapolis juno
ton. Frederick. Charlestown. and inter-
mediate points at greatly reduced rates
Tickets sold Saturday and Sunday dur
ing the season. valid for return until Mon
day following. je10w&f