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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
TROOPS ARE ABOUT READY TO LEAVE.

s a- . !. . .s- .. a ite,. +5l1 Turk street. Instead of sending lunches to the soldier boys encamped at Richmond, the generous lady and her guests decided to invite the members of the visiting regiments to a dinner that would remind them of home. With this end in view an invitation was sent to the Thirteenth Minnesota Regiment, in- vtting sixty of. it's youngest members who were without friends in this city. In preparation for their visit, the long din ing room was beautifully decorated with flags, flowers and bunting, and two long tables were set with dainties and appetiz- ing: vtands. .. |. s.s
 Five: young and handsome fellows were detailed from each company, and they repaired to. the place of banquet with light hearts and feelings of thankfulness
 Their eyes were gladdened by the good things before them. A hearty welcome was given the visitors, and they sat down and discussed the following menu: <
 - ..:. oxtail. :. Consomme -.'
 Crab Salad Lettuce and Radshes.
 ::..::. Boiled Salmon: New Potatoes.
 : Oyster Patties. ;..' .-,:..:+ -. Boiled Ham. Olives. Smoked Tongue Young Turkey, Currant. Jelly. Asparagus. Green Peas. !. <.,1 Nanilia III Ice. Cream: Small Cakes
 Found cake. I e,.,.a ,t Nuts and Raisins.
 ' .'.. Apples. Oranges. Cherries ~.,. .=. .=. <>,:..s. Claret. i Coffee. F.. .s-: Cheers and words of warm appreciation were: given by the eontented Minnesotans for the generous repast, and as they marched out they received further tokens of kindness in the shape Of boxes of cigarettes cigars and magazines |, -. < Among the ladies who assisted Mrs. Connolly in dispensing hospitality: were: Mrs. William T. Kibbler, Mrs. J. G. Mar tim, Miss Sadie Wafer, Mrs. Jerome ;.lrl,- coln, Miss Anita Martin. Miss Bessie Martin, Mrs. Laura B. Powers, Miss Anna Grey, Miss Minnie Monahan.: Miss. Toph-
 man, Mrs. William Smith Mrs Brogan. Mss Farnswerth; Miss E. Donovan and Mrs M E. Bronson ,'t ....:-' ,,:...:. ::
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
: GOING TO. MANILA
The Washington Volunteers at the Fontana Barracks Re-
 ceive Welcome News. :

The announcement In yesterday morn ing's dispatches that the two battalions of the First Washf. ~ton Volunteers would go to the Philippines, and that they would be joined later by the other battalion. now at Vancouver, was received with great satisfaction at the Fontana Bar racks. where the former are stationed.
 However, 1t was nothing more than what the Washington men have expected from the very first, as they all enlisted with the intention and in the hope of going to the front. .>' '- ':::<."..
 - It is but just" said Lieutenant Colonel Fife, commanding the two battalions at Fontana Barracks, that the Pacific Coast volunteers should have the first op- portunity. of pulling their guns oh the Spaniards. The same waters that wash the shores of the Pacific Coast will roll up against: the land of the enemy We shall be fully equipped and armed to-mor- row and will then bear favorable com parson with any regiment of volunteers now within the limits of San Francisco. I have sent for the regimental band and headquarters, so that we shall in a few days have all the paraphernalia of a reg iment."
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
WILL REMAIN HERE.
Indications That the Sixth h.
 fantry Will Be Assigned to !. .s.f F.. P0tnOl D,ltU t-~ f.. .1

It. Is practically settled that the Sixth California will be detailed. for duty. at Pacific Coast points,. Company F: has al ready received orders to proceed to Santa Cruz to protect the powder works lIlere from Spanish spies. and will take station Saturday. No further orders: have ueen received but it is the opinion among off, cers: and men that the other companies will. be sent to relieve the Fifteenth In fantry in Arizona and other frontier posts in order that the regulars may join Gen eral Merritts expedition. -;.sa
 . Measles: have broken out In. the Sixth Infantry, two cases. having been reported in Company E. The regiment is still en- .eamped.. at the Presidfo, consequently
 there is little danger of. the. disease spreading to other commands. The pa tients are being: cared for at the post hos pttal. :..:. !.
 Complaint is made that the medical de {. partment is exceedingly slow in Issuing supplies. The field chests issued to the Sixth Infantry. were turned. over to -Col- onel Smith s regiment when it started for Manila and have not been renlaeed yet
 The Sfxth.is. alone now:"a and far from. the other troops. and 1t: seems to: have: Jeen somewhat neglected of late. It should be remembered that these. men are Califor- nfans and must not be allowed to suffer from. neglect <..s: :s: 't.i.+
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Lease of the Sailors, Home,

. The Judiciary. Committee. yesterday made a report on the question of the lease of the Sailr prs, Home propertg;: It was decided that the WomaIrs ,Seamen,s Benevolent Society should have nreference over the old Ladies'. Seaman $ Friend Society; because the board did not favor giving; any preference to a society having any
 sectariaff bias mhatever. s.;; .::; F 2:
 Among other things the report said. ''The board cannot afford to give privileges to or in dorse :the |sectaran condnct of ny public in-
 stftutiori.' Y :: '. ai: . Supervisor Lsekinann dissented on the ground
 that the resolution ndorsfng the old society
 had already passed to: print; and becaiise he
 believed the old society would conduct the af-
 fairs of the hosle Gn purely .nonasectarian prin-
 c7plas : The senttre matter will be- decided at
 a. full meeting of: the board. .i4
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-THE camp at Richmond, which has
 been designated as Camp Mer-
 rttt in honor of the commanding < general of the Philippine ex-
 peditionary forces will be aug mented to-day by a full regiment of volunteer Nfantry from South Da- kota. Word. comes that the Fifteenth United States Infantry serving In .Ari- zona and New Mexico will come to this city and join the column for Manila
 The organization of troops for the service in the Orient is now progress ing in military style. Four splendid brigades have been organized for the expedition and commendable progress has been made in the equipment of the troops.
 All the troops assigned to duty at the Philippines will be paid up to July 1 before the fleets sail from this port. Four batteries of the Third United States Artillery on duty at the high power guns defending the harbor of San Francisco were yesterday ordered to Major General Merritt for service at the Philippines. Three batteries will remain to man the guns. Military men / Of experience and prominence regard the force to remain as wholly made quate for the required duty.
 A complimentary benefit will be given to General Merritt next Tuesday even ing at the Palace Hotel by the citizens of San Francisco. The committee hay ing the affair in charge consists of Mayor Phelan, Hugh Craig, president of the Chamber of Commerce.; w. A. Watkins. president of the Board of Trade; A. Sbarboro, president of the Manufacturers and Producers Asso- citation; A. s. Baldwin acting president of the Merchants Association; H. Ep- a pinger, president of the Produce Ex- change ..-.=. .- .:
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but 1t was reported to me that they declined to appear for some reason which do not now re member. I have since learned in reference to cived that 1t was given to him by a friend for his personal use. It Is possible that other money he was alleged to have received was given to him for the same purpose and In the same way. 7.
 Mitchell was not drunlmed out of camp, but he was ordered to go out and was conducted to the llnes ~ ..
 I make this explanation because I do not wish to do the young man injustice nor to fnjure him without warrant. I-.do not know Mitchelrs reputation at Los Angeles, but from inducements that I have seen of him I cannot believe that 1t is bad. t:.s
 JOHN R: BERRY, %:5 Colonel Seventh California Infantry, United
 States Volunteers. %. :.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
WHEAT AND BARLEY ........ F" :. :. :. ............ TAKE A BIG FALL
WEAK FOREIGN MARKETS THE
 .... CHIEF. CAUSE. ... ...
Exciting Trading in the Local Pit = Causes a Panicky Feeling-Spot
 Market Lacks. Support. T.

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 Excitement: and disappointment char acterized trading in wheat yesterday: Monday being a legal holiday in England, no markets were quoted from Saturday until Wednesday. The trade were gem erallys at sea as to what view. Liverpool operators would take regarding the big break in spot wheat in the: Chicago market. r .::-= .: r"".: # To say that a panicky. feeling prevailed at the opening .of the. Liverpool market on Wednesday morning would be putting it mildly. July wheat was 10 pence lower, with the far futures corresp spondingly de pressed. Paris was not far behind, show -ing a big decline. On. top of these bearish features were shipments amounting to 13 900 900, the largest for any six days dur ing the past ten years. Russia alone shipped 1 4,6O0; ;o00 bushels, with India and the Argentines also heavy shippers. <: ..<:: : Wheat in the Chicago market on the curb before the: opening gave evidence of what might. be expected when the gong sounded. July closed on Tuesday at 9S cents, opened on Wednesday, at 96 to 95 cents, declined. to .9t112 cents, with Septem- Der and; December declining 3.cents@ each. The market was very paniclSy through out the day These. conditions caused a break of i. cents. in: local wheat, December going to $1 3912, the lowest point reached for: two nnonthS..s.f i:: -C
 F.: The nlarkel became SllS SlLlly lfiIileI lo
 ward the close. when $1 40ila was. bid: Spot wheat was in poor demand, and this con- tributed materially to the. depressed feel- -ing, Another weakening factor was more favorable crop prospects. Many who thirty days ago placed the growing crops at 250, ,00e to 3000, 600 tons have increased their estimates. to 800 900 tons. The mar ket seems now to have discounted these influences, and a quick rally of no small proportions would not be unexpected.
 Barley was tossed about with little regard as to price December sold at s1 IA: Heavy offerings of Oregon and Wash ington barley. are gradually eXerting a depressing effect upon prices: Crop pros that December will go to S1. ere long.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
A Patriotic. Young Californian

z Holbrook Blinn. son of Colonel Charles
 H. Blfnn of this. city, is one ef*::the most intense young Americans residing in Lon
 don. Although oceupying a commanding
 position in the theatrical world, the. day
 after war was: declared: he wrote a per; sonal letter to. Embassdor Hay. tender: ing his services in any manner to :his country A. few days later, when: the: news of Dewey's great victory came. he: inserted an advertisenlent in the: Tele-, graph, inviting all Americans to ,assemble
 at his residence in Blenheim road, nnd
 from his porch addressed more than 300 countrymen, speaking amid great entn1st-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
KEssLER TAKES COMMAND
Colonel of the First Montana Assumes Control Of the
 Fourth BPiQade.


 Colonel Kessler First Montana In fantry, assumed command of the Fourth Brigade yesterday as shown by the fol- lowing order: ..: -:.s-.s....- :
 Headquarters Fourth Brigade
 CAMP MERRITT, Cal, June l. 1898.
 ia compliance with general order No. 2 headquarters. United States Expeditionary signed hereby assumes command of the Fourth Brigade consisting of the following regiments Seventh California Infantry United States Volunteers, First Montana Infantry United States Volunteers, First South Dakota Infantry United states Volunteers, First Battalion Wyoming United States Volunteers @.-' First Lieutenant L.. F. Sanders. First Mon tana Infantry United States Volunteers. is eTgP esnepS 'uee 4 A4RRY afS SsifsFa KEssLER
 Colonel First Montana Infantry U. s. V.
 Colonels Kessler and Berry were mus tered into the volunteer service on the same date, but under the United States regulations the brigade command falls to the former by reason of his previous service in the volunteer forces. Colonel KesSler served for three years during the war with the Pennsylvania troops as first lieutenant and afterward commis- saTy. ......... ..-: He has been connected with the Ma tional Guard of Montana for the past ten years, and has been colonel of the First Infantry since 1892. He is one of the most influential men in that State, and two years. ago was a prominent candidate De- fore the Republican Convention for Gov ernor, being defeated by only one vote. : Brigade headquarters have been estab- Nshed with the First Montana. Lieuten- ant-Colonel. Wallace, formerly first lieu tenant, Second United States Cavalry assuming command of the regiment. Acquisitions for quartermasters' and commissaFy stores for the First Montana have been filed and the regiment will be fully equipped in a few days The regi- ment was short of tents when it arrived but Lieutenant Neall, U. s. A. issued ali that were required the night it went into camp, so the men are well provided for.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Charter Vote Announced.

. The Board of Election Commissioner met this morning and @canvassed the off, cial vote on the charter, declaring the following results:
 :. For the charter, 14 3Se votes; against the charter, 12025; majority for the charter, 2264 The official count resulted iii gain of three votes for the charter. :: The registration of voters for the next general election began. yesterday morn ing. Under the law all voters must regis ter in order to vote at the next: general election. ...-E
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
The Late Judge camn-bell.

Montezuma Tribe No. IT of the Im- proved Order of Red Men has adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Judge James A. Campbell, who was one of it's active members These, prepared by a committee consisting of j.. G. Jeffries, George w. Collins and Dr. F ; C.. Newton, and signed by George s. Cira ham: sachem, and Thomas: F. Butler, chief of, records, have. been artistically engrossed and framed for presentation to the family of the deceased. For few days they will be on exhibition in the show window of Roos Brothers.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Bank Dividends Declared.

w. E.. Palmer. secretary and manager Of the Pacific Home Savings Bank. now in liquidation, announces that dividend of per cent has been declared for the benefit Of depositors This will be paid on and after July $ at the office of the Columbian Banking Company in the Claus Spreckes building. This Is known as dividend No. and makes total of q per cent paid to the depositors since the bank went into lfuuidatiOn
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Complained of Vandals,

L. Fichett, an congressman on First street, between Folsom and Harrison. complained at police headquarters yesterday of the work of ;vandals He said that Tuesday night five nuts had been: taken out of one of his wagons, broken glass had been scattered among the. hay in his barn and other. damage done. He was afraid that an attempt would be made to burn down his barn and asked for police protection.
 The officer. on the beat was instructed to keep q sharp lookout for troubles.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
Death of. Private: Roberts.

:. Private Len Roberts of Company e. Sixth California Infantry, from Bakers field, died at the Preside Hospital at 6:30 last evening of pneumonia. He had been ill for several days and his parents were. sent. for, arriving yesterday morning. No arrangements have been made yet regard the third death. in the California contin- gent since the troops were mustereu into the service. ;.a ':a : f;s's ..s;:i S- .s2:;t-.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

asm for thirty minutes Recently an cc- cupant of a house half a. block. from his roof Nothing daunted young Blinn secured London until he found Old Glory of a twenty. foot size, and from his nag staff flung it to the breeze: and now ne writes if the Spaniards :" calls him on size, he Is. going to have made fortv- foot American ensign and go him "one hal for' .
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

regiments that did not get one last week: F. It was learned last night that Colonel Reeve has appointed on his brigade staff as acting assistant adjutant-general, Cap tain Carriston of G Company.
 The First Nebraska received 554 rifles yesterday, which completes its ordnance equipment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
:; In the Divorce Courts.

- Frank Maftinottf was granted a divorce from :Csenrgina: Martinotti yesterday#on the ground
 of cruelty The marriage of Alexander. Moore
 = :F,fi zpitet:h Moore was anhulled by. Judge .Bahrs: yesterday, .>sa -, :: :!.:: ::
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
St. George Club: Sued.

The. St George. Club: 1s17 Mason street. has been. sued bx H. Matthews for s11o, the sum sued for being the amount alleged to: be due for one: month s: rent of the premises occupied by: the: defendant ::: ::::.. =:
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02
MINNEsoTANs. BANQuETED.

Another. example of California hospital. ity was; given: yesterday by Mrs M. A Connolly. manager of the Hotel Marguer-
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Advances made on furniture and pianos; with or without removal J. Noonan. lo17-le2s Mission
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lot was equivalent to an abandonment and the
 order of the: lower court was reversed
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Do you want to succeed in politicsp Senator Foraker of Ohio will tell you the way In next Sundays Call. . *5
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

Colonel Kessler, First Montana h. fantry, assumed command of the Fourth Brigade yesterday as shown by the fol- lowing order: .. s....... .- ;
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-02

Brigadier-General M P Miller has been assigned to the command of the First Brigade of the Philippine expedi- tionary forces composed. of the Four teentll. the Eighteenth and Twenty third Regular United States Infantry regiments, the Third United States Ar :tillery, the Fourth United States Cavalry and one company of United States en- gineers. The following order was issued from General Merriam's headquarters
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ters of the Department of California, has been ordered to report to General Merritt for temporary duty ..-.. .s - The following circular order. deciding the relative rank of volunteer officers af Camp Merritt, formerly called Camp. Richmond, settles a mueh-mooted ques-
 tion:s -. ..7.E - T..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-31
THE LATE FATHER PRExDERGAsT
The Xavier's Tribute to the De-
ceased Priest.

Inc AaVier's Tribute to the De-
ceased Priest.
The Xavier for the current month CON
tains the follow sketch of the Rev. John
Prendergast:
The Reverend John Prendergast died
Tuesday Sept. 10, and was buried in the
pretty little cemetery of st. Johns Col
iege, Fordham. With his demise there de-
parted one, of the best known Jesuits or
the New York-Maryland province. His
was a familiar and a noticeable figure
Austere and ascectic in appearance, there
throbbed within his breast warm and a
big heart. Thrty-four years ago he entered
the society of which he was a distln.
guished member His formation was a
long and thorough one. When he became
a Jesuit he brought to his beloved society
an array of talent which, as time advance
ed, made him a useful and jealous worker
He studied philosophy at Fordham and
Woodstock, He was then sent to the Col
lege of ST. Francis Xavier, where he was
engaged for several years as a professor,
in which capacity he taught nearly every
class. He was vice president in the same
institution. He was a distinguished mas
ter and disciplinarian, and endeared him
self to the students by the sterling homes
ty of his character.
Those who studied under him in phil
osophy will never forget him. His logic
was irresistible and his metaphysical ac-
umen was unrivalled. Later on he taught
sacred scripture in the great house OF
studies at Woodstock, and he excelled in
cXegeis and the oriental languages, which
are the necessary equipment of every pro-
fessor of that noble science. His mind
was very true and rich one. His fervid
nature made him very emphatic preach
er. The only drawback connected with his
vast learning was the elevation of all his
views, which placed him far above the or
binary mind and summoned around him
only the elite of intelligence. His life was
a patient and suffering one He was in
the truest sense of the word, q gentleman
and Scholar As student he was pro.
found, as asreiigious and as a priest, he
was exemplary. He surpassed as direc-
tor of souls, and his penitents will miss
him exceedingly. His was a chivalrous
nature. He was loyal son of Mother
Church and OF the society," and 1t is no
exaggeration to say that his death has
left in religion and in the priesthood a
space that win not easily be filled.
"R l. P"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-31
nEEr wANTl5D-rrllAI.g3.

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FCRTY-TWO EXPERIENCED BAUN-
dry hands can get employ ment at the T..
& W. Laundry, Anderson street. west.
WANTED. COMPETENT WHITE WO-
man TO cook and do general homework
in small family. References required
German preferred. al 2l0S Bull street.
WANTED, EXPERIENCED HANDS
to make pants, ovcralls and drawers also
a few to learn at the American Mfg Co.
corner Bryan and West Broad, up stairs
WANTED A GOOD HOUSE SER
want; also one scrub woman. % Bay street
cast.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-31
is AN ALL AROUND THIEF.
Julia Ballart One of the SIicISest the
Police Have Come Up with.

Oht OI tnG SI1ckeSt the
Police Have Come Up with.
Julia Ballart, the negro girl lodged in
the police station Saturday night, appears
to be one of the most important catches
The detectives have made for some time.
While the girl is only 10 years old it has
been found she has stolen valuables from
any number of families, where she has
been employed, only long enough to get
plumber and skip.
At the barracks yesterday there were
about a dozen callers for the purpose of
Identifying Julie" Some had lost cloth
ing, others jewelry. others cash,
and it cost one man $50 to
let Julie come into his house
and build fire. His name is l. E. La
nier, of No. 609 Second avenue. He is en-
ployed by the Park and Tree Commission
He says the girl called at his house for
work, and proposed 10 stay for % cents a
week. This he considered reasonable, and
after she had done turn in the sitting
room, she was sent to the kitchen to build
a fire. But she never returned, and the
next thing Lanier knew, bureau had lost
the cash it contained before Julie got
there. Some of the neighbors said they
saw the girl running toward the city, but
Iney Thought HOlHlHS OF II, pTeSuHlAHS she
had been sent to the store.
Among the other losers who identified
Julie as the girl who called for employ
ment were. Mrs. G. Witkousky, No. 435
Barnard street, Policeman c. w. Mock.
jefferson and Eighth streets, who lost $50
worth of jewelry, and one or two others
who had not appeared. They say the girl
wanted employment at their houses, but
as soon as she was given liberties about
the house. she got something and left. In
some instances she did not remain fifteen
minutes after being taken in.