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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Troops From Far Eastern States Coming to San
 Francisco.
Commissary Department Is Lay ing In Supplies for Twenty
 Thousand Men.

nearly forty thousand of the Presidents second call for volunteers.
 Inspector General Breckinridge this morning reviewed the Third Division of the First Corps and the afternoon was devoted to regimental and brigade inspection of the same division. The division presented at review more sat- isfactory appearance than either the First or Second, inasmuch as the regi- ments in the Third Division have been more generally equipped and uniformed than the others. A single line was formed extending for nearly mile just southeast of Kelly field. The columns were then formed by fours. Then fol- lowed quickly regimental platoons in line by companies, the division advanc- ing thus, 5000 men, with flags flying and bands playing, to the reviewing stand. It was a sight that warmed the martial spirit of the old warriors who wit messed 1t, and O. officer, in the en- thusiasm of the moment, said that mo nation on earth could make such a showing in thirty days time.'
 The Second Nebraska, the Pennsyl- vanis Ind the Ohio regiments to-day recei, cd their pay from their respective States for the time they were in camp prior to being mustered into the Gov ernment service The amount paid the Pennsylvania troops is about S9O, 900; the payroll of the Ohio troops amount ing to about S150,000, while the Nebras- kans only received s5960. The West Virginia and one regiment of Illinois troops are to be paid this week, the total payroll amounting to about S300,- 900.
 Major Mckee of the Ninth Penn sylvania was thrown from his horse to-day and received serious injuries. Two ribs were broken and he suffered other bruises and contusions. George Schwartz, private, Company B, Fourth Pennsylvania. of Allentown, died at the division hospital to-day of pneu- monia-
 The First Mississippi Infantry, com prising 1000 officers and men, in com mand of Colonel George Govan, ar rived to-day.
 OGDEN, May S1.-The First Regi- ment, South Dakota Volunteer Infan- try, passed through ogden for the Philippines this afternoon. It numbers 1000 men. Colonel A. s. Frost is in command. Colonel Frost was a first lieutenant in the Twenty-fifth Infan- try, regular army. The regiment Is as regards health. It marched through the principal streets In company forma- tion. The three trains got out from here at 7:55 o'clock.
 JACKSONVILLE, May 31.-General F1tzhugh Lee arrived in this city from Tampa this e7 ming and his welcome amounted to an ovation. Hundreds crowded the station as his train rolled in and cheer upon cheer greeted him as he stepped from the car. No formal demonstration was attempted as he ex- pressed his strong aversion to such a welcome. Later in the evening, ac- companied by several members of his staff, General Lee paid his respects to General Miles and his party during their stay in the city en route to Tampa.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
NEW BRANCHES OF THE
 RED CROSS SOCIETY.
California Ladies Looking to the Comfort of the Soldiers Ordered
 to the Philippines


 to the Philippines.
 MARTINEZ, May 31.-A Red Cross Society has been organized here with 100 members. Already several boxes have been sent to the soldiers Fifty names have been signed for the forma- tion of a company of volunteers
 SANTA CRUZ, May 31.-An enthu- siastic meeting of the Red Cross So- ciety was held this evening at the armory. Addresses were made by prominent citizens, interspersed by musical selections. Next Saturday the society will begin making pillows, ban dages, etc. An entertainment will soon be given for the purpose of raising funds. The society now has a large membership. This evening the Native Daughters presented the naval reserves with ninety-four comfort pads, contain ing needles, thread, scissors and other useful things that will be needed by the reserves when they are ordered away.
 VACAVILLE, May 31.-At a meeting in the Walker Opera House to-day a branch of the Red Cross Society was organized aud the following officers elected: President, Mrs. w. B. Parker; vice president, Hrs. E. l.. Heriot; secre- tary, Mrs. Ella Arnold; treasurer, Mrs. Eldridge. Committees were appointed and active work begun. The meeting was large and enthusiastic.
 ST. HELENA, May 31.-The Red Cross of St Helena, which was temporarily or ganized last Sunday at the Catholic Church, held a big meeting last night in the Odd Fellows Hall. very large crowd was present and permanent officers were elected as follows: Mrs. J. w. Holi- han, president; Mrs J. c. Miscom, first vice-president; Mrs. R. H. Pratt, second vice-president: Mrs. w. A. Mackinder, third vice-president; Mrs. Owen Wade, fourth vice-president; Miss Johanna AL strom, secretary; Mrs. R. H. Picnic, treas urer. The above officers are to compose the executive committee. A committee composed of Mrs. A. N. Bell, Mrs. F. w.. Kruber, Miss Eda Beringer, ". F. Mission and A. N. Bell was appointed to arrange for a farewell reception to twenty-five St Helena boys who have enlisted and expect to leave the latter part of the week About fifty new members signed the roll
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Life-Saving Stations to Be Kept Open
 During June and July.

WASHINGTON. May 31-The House to-day adopted concurrent resolu- tion directing the commission now codifying the criminal laws to prepare and submit a code of civil law and procedure for Alaska.
 A number of private bills were passed and the House in committee of the whole considered bill authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to keep open during June and July this year such life-saving stations on the At lantic and Gulf coasts as he might deem advisable The bill was urged by the Secretary of the Navy as pro- viding for the continuance for the months named of an important adjunct to the naval and coast signal service in making efficient the patrol service. After some desultory discussion the bill was amended to carry S70,000, in stead of s125 ,000, and passed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
CRAMPS TO BUILD A
 FLEET FOR RUSSIA
Contracts Awarded for the Construc- tion of Two Battleships and
 Ten Torpedo Boats.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3l.-lt was announced to-day that the contract made by Charles H. Cramp with the Russian Government is far more com- prehensive than at first supposed. h. stead of merely building two battle ships the big ship building yards will begin work on ten torpedo-boats for the navy of the White Czar. The total amount involved in the contract ex- ceeds $15,000,O00.
 The ships are to be rushed with all speed possible. Contracts for guns for this small fleet, it is said, have already been awarded to the Bethlehem Iron Works. Either that corporation or Car negies will furnish armor plate The firm, it is admitted, has a proposition for establishing a ship yard in Russia under consideration. No definite agree ment has, however, been reached and that is why stories concerning this venture are met with denials by the Cramps.
 The first definite announcement on this subject. it is expected will come from official sources in Russia.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
Existing Spanish Schedules Will Be
 Practically Unchanged.

NEW YORK, May 31.-A special to the Times from Washington says: AS a result of the investigation the Treas ury Department has been making into the question of tariff for the Philip pines, to be levied as military con tribution during the occupation Of the islands by the United States forces, the administration has practically decided to enforce the existing Spanish sched- ules, with only such changes as the cir cumstances may make necessary. As the import taxes will not be increased, as American merchants will have no advantage over those of other coun- tries, and as there will undoubtedly De an improvement in the administration with regard to honesty ana progIess' inc commercial world of the far East, it is pointed out, will have nothing to complain of as a result of the change of masters in the Philippines.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01

WASHINGTON, May s1.-Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn of the War De- partment was engaged to-day in nego- tiating for additional vessels for trans ports for the troops to Manila How ever, the day passed without the ne gotiations being closed in any one case. The commissary department is laying in a three months supply for 20, 900 men at San Francisco, which would seem to indicate that the troops to re-enforce Admiral Dewey will ap- proach that number It Is rumored to- day that the troops from Iowa, Ten nessee, New York and other States would be ordered to San Francisco, but the officials declined to say whether these reports were correct.
 Paymaster General Stanton of the army has directed that S1,000, 900 be placed to the credit of the representa- tive of his office at San Francisco to pay the officers and men who are to go to Manila one months wages in ad vance. This action Is taken because of the authority conferred in a recent act of Congress. It has been decided by the War Department officials that the term operations against the enemy begins when the soldiers actually start for their authorization points for the places to which they are to go. The question arose in connection with the law which permitted officers of lower rank to present claims for increased compensation when they are assigned temporarily to command higher rank in the operations against the enemy.
 COLUMBIA, s. C., May 31.-A special train bearing General Miles and party from Washington to Tampa passed through here at 1 o'clock this after noon. They are travelling as the sec ond section of the limited over the Southern and Florida Central and are due in Tampa tomorrow morning. A committee of Savannah citizens met General Miles here for the purpose of inducing him to concentrate some of the troops now at Chickamauga in Savannah. That city will appropriate S5000 for camp ground.
 CHICKAMAUGAN NATIONAL PARK, Ga, May 31.-Much to the disappoint- ment of a number of volunteers here who think they are ready to go to the front no orders were given for the movement of any commands additional to those mentioned yesterday. The Southern and the Western and Allan tic railroads were instructed to-day to move four regiments, two each to-mor- row morning. In accordance with this order the following regiments have been designated to move tomorrow: First District of Columbia, One Hun dred and Fifty-seventh Indiana, Sec ond New York and the First Ohio h. fantry. The Fifth Maryland, Sixty ninth New York, Third Pennsylvania and the First Illinois will leave on Thursday morning.
 Orders have been issued and are ex- pected tomorrow from Washington that all regiments of volunteers must be recruited to the full strength of 1907 officers and me and recruiting officers are to be detailed at once to sign re- cruits. These recruits will absorb
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
STUART TIRES OF TALK. Wants Fitzsimmons and Corbett to
 Change Tactics.

NEW YORK, May 31,.-There will be no match between Corbett and Fitz- simmons so far as Dan Stuart is concerned, unless the big pugilists change tactics. Stuart wants some thing more substantial from the prin- cipals than newspaper challenges be- fore he offers a purse for a contest between Bob and Jim. This was gath cred from an interview with Stuart oR
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Long Terms for Two Ruffians.

EVANSVILLE, May 31.-Willam Jones and John McPhail, alias McPhie, pur- ported campers, who beat aged John Creek and robbed his. roadside inn south of town last Friday nlgnt while he was Gridley the following day, to-day pleaded guilty to charge of robbery when ar raigned in the Superior Court. Judge Cray sentenced Jones to serve twenty-fiye years at San Quentin and McPhail to the same term at Folsom. Both men left Soledad on April 15 last and have trav- eled ever since A memorandum book found on one of them indicates that they were in the saloon business in the south ern part of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
TO ORGANIZE CAVALRY.
Pettigrew Introduces a Bill for an
 Increase of the Army.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Senator Pettigrew to-day introduced Dill to temporarily increase the army or the United States. 1t provides for the ap- pointment of Edmund F. English of Yankton, s. D., as colonel he to be au- thorized under the direction or the Sec retary of War to enlist and equip twelve troops of light cavalry for two years or more for special service in the Philippines. The command is to be armed with rapid-firing rifles, guns and revolvers. The troops are to consist of not less than sixty nor more than eighty-four officers and men. Two hun dred and twenty-five thousand dollars is appropriated to carry the bill into effect
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
TULARE DEMOCRATS.
Mcguire Indorsed for Governor by
 the County Convention.

VISALlA, May 31.-The Democratic county convention met to-day Resolu- tions indorse Judge Mcguire for Governor and E. c. Farnsworth of Visalia for As sociate Justice of the Supreme Court. The nominations up to the hour of adjourn ment were: For Superior Judge, W. B Wallace; Sheriff, Ben B. Parker; County Clerk, A. S. Murray Jr.; District Attor. ney, F. l.. Afford; Assessor. M H. Love. lace; Recorder. J. W. Martin.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
PEACE UNION EvICTED. No Longer Occupies Quarters in the
 "Cradle of Liberty"

PHILADELPHIA, May 91.-The Univer- sal Peace Union no longer occupies quar- ters in Independence Hall. The peremp- tory demand of Chief Eisenhower of the Bureau of City Property, which was sent to President Love on Saturday, request ing the Peace Union to vacate the "Cradle of Liberty was complied with to-day. The trouble arose over the let ter written by the Peace Union people to Premier Sagasta and the Queen Regent of Spain urging further concessions by Spain to the United States in order to termipata the war.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
NO MEXICAN DOLLARS.
American Coin for the Troops Sent
 to the Philippines.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Paymas. ter-General Stanton of the army au- thorizes a specific denial of the reported negotiations for the acquisition of large number of Mexican dollars for the payment of the troops to be sent to the Philippines. There is no desire on the part of the Government to pay it's soldiers in depreciated coin and they will be paid in gold and silver of the United States
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
SPANIARDS F0RTIFY THE i
 SHORE AT MANILA.
Infantry Erecting Flimsy Defenses in Preparation for the Attack
 by Americans

Copyrighted, 1898, by James Gordon Bennett.
 HONGKONG, May 31.-The Span- iards are busy fortifying the shore at Manila, recalling all field guns from landwards. Engineer and artillery of- fcers have little faith in these de- lenses against the heavy American guns, but the infantry still professes ability to hold the city Strangely enough the defenses, on the Cavite side are neglected.
 Letters continue reassuring, but the anti-British feeling is keener among the lower classes. A price has been set upon Aguinaldo, dead or alive
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
A POPULAR SOCIETY
 SWELL.

As well as the business man, or the man of fastidious taste in dress, al- ways attires himself in the most ir- reproachable linen, as the customs of good society demands. They have found our establishment to be the laundry par excellence for transform- ing their soiled linen into "a thing of beauty" in color and finish, just li41 a new shirt, collar or cuff.
 United States Laundry, office 1004 Market street. Telephone, South APO.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Clever Pistol Shooting.

SALINAS, Cal, May 31.-At the last quarterly shoot of Troop c, Cavalry. this afternoon some extraordinary shooting was made. The best scores made by the twelve leading troopers were: Privates Bontadeli and Hawkins, 46 Lieutenants Fuller and Vierra, Trumpeter O'Mallev and Private Riley, 45 Private Boronda 43 Captain Burke, Private Hillman, Ser geant McCollum and Corporal Watson, 42, and Private Treat. Al. The shooting was with pistols. and the possible score was 50 at fifty yards. There will probably be at least half the troop medal winpera.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
oUTFITTING THE BRUTUs. Rushing Work on the Steam Collier
 ait Mare Island.

MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD, May 31 The collier Brutus was hauled alongside the quay wall this morning, and the work of outti; ting her to tow the coast defense vessel Monterey Is being rushed. All available stores in the yard will be given to her. without regard to the objects for which they are purchased, and a further supply will be obtained in San Francisco. She will carry fifteen officers and fifty men, and with the Monterey is expected to get under way for Manila by Friday or Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
nants: George H. lilly,
WRECKED BY A GAMBLER.
Failure of a Big Dry Goods House in
 the South.

ATLANTA, Ga, May H.-Moody & Brewster, wholesalers of dry goods, failed to-day with liabilities admitted to be s1so 00O. and assets of about $10O000
 On reliable authority, however. it Is stated that the firm owes fully $35O 0OO. Gary S. Brewster, junior member of the to his partner stating that he had lost $72. 900 in speculation in cotton, wheat and stocks. and John T. Moody, the remaining partner, states that the firm has lost s6O 900 more in speculation.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Southern California Crop Outlook

LOS ANGELES, May 3I.-Ihe WeekIy crop bulletin for Southern California pre- pared by Observer Franklin, for the week ending May 30, says; Corn, alfalfa and root ere ps are looking well; bean planting is in progress. The deciduous fruit pros pect continues excellent. Some reports fast, probably on account of the cool damp weather but the trees are full of fruit which seems to be healthy. though snaller than usual at this time of the wear
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
A Poor Place for Newspapers.

MARTINEZ, May 51.-After a strug- gling existence of six months the Con- cord Courant, H. A. Downer, editor, sus- pended publication to-day Solomon Far years at the same place, committed sut- eide last year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
ENGLAND PREPARING
 FOR AN EMERGENCY
Purchases Vast Quantity of Flour in This Country for Army
 and Navy Stores

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 31-The British Government has purchased Tn the United States for delivery here 120,000 barrels of four for the army and navy stores. The transaction is significant as showing British prepara- tion for an emergency
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Presidential Nominations.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The President to-day sent these nominations to the Sen ate: Oscar s. Strauss of New York, to be Minister to Turkey; James ", David son of Minnesota. to be Consul at Tamsw' EorpNoaa.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Camara's Departure Delayed.

GIBRALTAR, May S1.-Advices re- ceived here from Cadiz say that all the guns of the batteries and forts are be- ing replaced by heavier pieces. It is re- ported that the departure of Admiral Camara's fleet has been delayed by de- fects discovered in the torpedovboats.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
p. & B. BUILDING PAPER
 And P. &R. READY RQ0EIhG.

Sold by all frst-class dealers, are clean, odor- less, of great strength, reasonable in price and easy to transport. They keep heat, cold. damp ness and dust out of buildings; are particu- larly adapted to Alaskan trade. PARAFFINE PAINT CO, 116 Battery st. Tel. Main 1762
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
NEW WESTERN HOTEL.

HEARNY AND WASHINGTON STS.-RE- IA modelled and renovated. KING, WARD a CO European plan. Rooms 50c to $l 50 day S5 to s8 week, $S to S30 month. Free baths; hot and cold water every room; fire grates in every room; elevator Tuna all night
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
Harry Hopkins Dies at Larkspur.

LARKSPUR, May S1.-Harry Hopkins, station agent here and one of the most popular employees of the North Pacific Coast Railway Company, died this after noon from an abscess on the brain. De- ceased was 25 years old and leaves 8 wtd> oW
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01

his arrival from the West to-day Stu- art said he was quite willing to offer purse for the match, but could not be convinced that the match was possible until the men each posted a forfeit
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07
DEATH RATE ssovrse.
Doctor. At.ribu,. K |. xs., sse...

Doctors Attribute k ts xSss NAexs.
 The constantly incsssisR aunbsg of deaths from stomach troubles is exciting the keenest intessss e1ons the medical fraternity. Ths prk valence of these stonasA disos8sss or ailments the desaoss sttibab largely to impure food RnsAases with which the country a1 tsrxs seems to be flooded, and in ss ai tempt to counteract which many of the states have enacted pure food laws. The fact of the matter is he people of the United States @e, e rule, too careless and indiEsrent ss 10 what they eat Or how it is cooked and the inevitable of disordered stomachs Is the result. Ooe of the the adulterations that is most ser iOus in its effects is the ass of alum to whiten broad or to fnraisk cheap baking powder. It ciMzfoys the coating of the stomach. eTednees dyspepsia, and eysntually Hoisons sss SlcCa. fry piece ek sfdR Q your mouth and note the resniA No stomach into winch 1t enteas ezn long remain healthy.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-12-07

Paris, Dec. 3-By mutual consent todsy1s joint peace session was post poned till Monday. No new de- velopments in the situation have been made known, and everything is practically completed except the formality of closing up details and signing the treaty.
 Norfolk, Dec. 3-The cruiser New York sailed for Havana today.
 Globe, Arizona, Dec. l.-Charles Edwards shot and killed Charles Csdotte and mortslly wounded Mil ton Brawley Tuesday night. Ed- wards is a son of Judge E. J. Edwards, formerly . member of the territorial council. Edwards is in jail.
 Globe, Arizona, Dec. l.-The GIla Valley. Globe & Northern Railroad reached this point today. The Peo- pie of Globe are enthusiastic sud look forward to an era of great prosperity.
 Havana. Dec: ,L-Ths Spanish mail steamer, gilis Verde, with Marshal Blanco, former Captain General of Cuba, and his suite on board, .eft this point st .. m. yes terday.
 New York, Dec. l-Coppsr steady: brokers, sl275; exchange, A2S0; lead, stesdy, brokers, SS.5O; exchange $3.67f.
 8Havsna, Dec. 5-Toisy the start ling news is publicly given out that Cervera and Blsnco had planned to slaughter at least 5000 non-com- batants in Santiago she day before Cervera's fleet left the harbor, but on learning of 1t the British consul personally appeared and gave gen. eral warning to thoss to be slain, thus preventing the horrible scheme from being executed. The city n very much agitsted over the expose, and retaliating measures are being talked of. As . result the Spanish that remain are unusually weary and cautious of the Cuban elensat.
 Washington, Dec. 6.-The worst snow storm in years is prevailing here today, and communication with the outside is very difficult and uncertain. The senstoss and repre- sentstives Plowed through the snow to the c.pitol at noon wAen congress convened in joint session to listen to the reading of the presidents mes sage.
 The message is 6 very voluminous document, aud is principally devot' ed to our relations with other coun- tries, half of it applying to Spain. It is very able and fearless in e1- pression.
 Elwood, Ind, Dec. 5.--The Frank ton bank, together with six other buildings, was destroyed this morn inG, by walls falling over. Two men were killed outright.
 Chicago, Dec. 5.-A terrific bliz- gard has been raging in the middle states, doing great damage. It is travelling to the gulf.