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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25
A LESSON OF THE WAR.

D important lesson is to be learned by the Gov / \ ernment and the people of the United States from the difficulty and delay that have been experienced in providing sustenance and equipments for the troops enlisted for the In the camps both the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts the sup plies have been insufficient and the resultant evil serious.
 Much of the complaint and criticism have doubt less been exaggerated by sensational journals, but when due allowance is made for that distortion there remains enough to justify earnest consideration of the subject All the critics have not been rrespon- sibe persons General Miles himself has officially condemned the manner in which the troops at Tampa and other Foridian camps have been left without sufficient supplies, and in all probability the officers in command on this have been tempted at times to send similar communications to the Government It is we'll known that many of the most needed sup plies for the camps in this city have been provided by the voluntary efforts of the women of the Red Cross and while their action is highly credtable to them, it is to be regretted the necessity for it should have arisen.
 The blame for the situation does not rest upon the administration upon any of our official author- ties The evil has been the result of the system, lack of system provided by Congress for the manage ment of our armies. We have been SO sanguine of the permanent continuance of peace that we have made no provisions for large scale The superb administrative machinery built up during the Civil War which enabled the Government to main tani and supply an army of million of men, has long since been broken down and abolished. We entered this war therefore rich in every of sup plies but without the means of making prompt use of them.
 The condition of legislation may be es- tmated from the fact that the United States to-day provide that: Every citizen shall be constantly provided with good musket fire lock of bore sufficient for balls of an eighteenth part of pound two spare fints * with good rifle shot pouch and powder horn and quarter of a pound of powder. ** Each commissioned officer shall be armed with sword or hanger and spontoon."
 That was the war regulation of the period of the Revolution. It part of the scheme adopted by Washington and his colleagues in the making of the nation to keep the country prepared for the possibility of war We have kept the letter the statute book but have lost the spirit that made the letter valu- able It is time now to revive the intent and mean ing of that old law of the fathers We must adopt regulations which will at all times maintain the na- ton in readiness for conflict and cothe the Govern ment with power at any moment to make full use of the vast of the people for the equipment and supply of its troops fast as volunteers muster to the colors.
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5 HOW THE s. P. { 5 BE AT ( > BENJAMIN. {
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In this city. An hour later he was the saddest, and there by hangs tale.
 When the season closed here Benjamin determined to go to Montana and keep an eye on the horses in that far-off country, but he could not satisfy himself that 1t was necessary for him to purchase rail- road ticket to get there. All the influence that his friends possessed was ineffica- cious to secure the much desired pass for the trip. The twelve laborS of Hercules were mere insignificant undertakings compared with the efforts of 'Benny's' friends to soften the stony heart of the s. P. At last a real friend came to his rescue. He gave Benjamin a note to w. H. Mills of the Southern Pacific, in which a pass was asked for, and in return a promise was made to publish an "ad' for the $. F. In the paper of which the friend is the editor MT. Mills received Benja- min with the utmost courtesy and to show his magnanimity he waived the of fer of the editor and told Benny that he would give the pass to Montague as a mere act of friendship. He also said that he would unhesitatingly fill out pass to Portland, but the interstate law prevent ed him. Benny thought that this was all right, that the charges from Montague to Portland were mere trifie, so he accept ed the pass and after effusive thanks S1V1ngS ne leIC the D. r. WlIH glistening eye and swelling chest, ready to start for Portland on the first train. Walking up the street he met railroad man. Ais joy was so great that he inn mediately told his good fortune, wonder ing why some people say the s. F. is not charitable. The railroad man smiled and proceeded to question the pass-holder on geography and rates. Then Benny dis covered that the fare from Montague. which is on the State line, to Portland is SIP and that the rate from this city to the metropolis of Oregon is only $11 with berth For minute the life of Hon. W. H. Mills was in jeopardy, and there will be a warm time when Benjamin meets that gentleman The racing authority is still in this city.
 John Ena, Mrs. Ena, John Ena Jr. and Miss Anna Ena are registered at the Cali fornia.
 Captain George w. Coffin arrived yes- terday from Yokohama and is staying at the Occidental.
 Sanchez Aguirre and family are guests at the Palace. Senor Aguirre Is prom inent merchant of Mexico.
 T. w H. Shanahan, the Code Commis- sioner, arrived last night from Anderson and is staying at the Grand.
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HoBsoN's CHOICE.

His to do and never ask, What the peril of the task, His to brave the sullen foe, His to strike the daring blow,
 That was Hobson's choice. Down into the jaws of Death. In the battles scorching breath, Went he with his sturdy crew, Nor the danger never knew
 This was Hobson's choice. His to face the screaming shell. Face 1t bravely, face it we'll. Playing for glorious stake. Risking all for country's sake.
 This was Hobson's choice. So. my lads, no longer scorn This old saw so lowly born. But whene' CT you chance to hear The old thing get up and cheer
 For Hobson's choice.
 New York Evening Telegram
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

OILS-J. B., City. This department has announced time and again that it does not advertise any business or firm. If you wish to ascertain the names of deal CTS in a particular kind of oil look in the back part of the directory in that portion known as classified business"
 THE vESUVIUS-A Subscriber, City The contract for building the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius was> awarded to the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company of New York, but the vessel was actually built by William Cramp & Co. of Phila- delphia. The work was begun February Il, 1887. and the vessel was placed in com mission June ', 1890. She carries three fifteen-inch dynamite guns and three rapid-hring guns. Gun cotton shells are used, these being considered the most powerful high explosive for safe carriage on shipboard.
 RED CROSS SOCIETY,". B.. City. and A. S., San Leandro, Cal. The objects of the Red Cross Society were set forth in an answer to another correspondent in The Call of June 8. The international Switzerland. The society derives funds
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25
BASIS OF ENeLAND's AMITY.

Considering that England's purchases from us are actually essential to her ex- istence, we find in that one fact alone suf- ficient reason for Great Britains keen interest in, and strong friendship for, us
 For Great Britain to be summarily cut off from receiving our food stuffs, would be the worst blow that could be inflicted upon that nation. If we were involved in a war with Continental Europe, and they should effectively blockade our ports, 1t
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POSTAL ExAMINATION-C. B., City. Any one desiring to undergo civil service examination in the postoffice branch can obtain the proper blanks and all informa- tion concerning the examination on ap- lcation to the secretary of the commiS- sion in the office of Postmaster in this city.
 BRANCH MINTS-S. A. M, City. The parent mint is in Philadelphia In 1885 branch hints were established at New Orleans, at Charlotte, N. C., and at Dah- lonega, Ga; in 1852 at San Francisco, in 1864 at Dallas, Or, and in 1870 at Carson City. Nev. Assay offices were established at New York in 1854. at Denver, Colo. in 1864, and at Boise City, Idaho, in 1872 These were considered branches of the Philadelphia Mint until 1873, when the coinage act of that year made them sep arate hints and assay offices. These hints are bureaus of the Treasury De- partment, and are all under the general Supervision of the chief officer of that department The hints at Charlotte and Dahlonega were suspended in 1861, that of Dallas in 1875, that of New Orleans from 1860 to 1879 and that of Carson City in 1885. The demands of commerce re- Quire the maintaining of the number of branch hints now in operation.
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ADJUSTMENTS

Columbia" Arstocracy" Baldwin" The Passion Play" Alcazar-"A Celebrated Case . Morosco's-"After Dark. Tivoli-"An Baba" Orpheum- Vaudeville Mechanics Pavion-Red Benefit Tuesday evening, Iune 2S
 The Chutes-Zoo Vaudeville Cannon, the 63pound Man. Olympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets, Specialies Sutro's Baths-Swimming Fl Campo-Musc dancing boating fishing every Sunday Recreation Park-Baseball this afternoon. Coursng-AtU Union Coursing Coursing-Ingleside Coursing Mrabel Park-Excursion Oakland Racetrack-Races
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CALIFoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. June 24.-Henry Olds of Los Angeles and Theodore Sweigert of Oakland are at the National Hotel.
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Excursion to the Yellowstone Park.

personally conducted excursion will leave this city July 12 for the Yellowstone Park, via the '.Shasta Route and Northern Pacific Rail- way Tourists will be accommodated in first class Pullman cars; tickets will be sold, in- cluding berths, meals and trip through the Park Send for circular giving rate and itiner- ary to T. K STATELER, General Agent Northern Pacific Railway, 63S Market st., S. F.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

No occasion for alarm is constituted by the report that the Cadiz fleet is bound for the Philippines. Even if it could get there Dewey could defeat it without calculating the help of the Charleston and the Monterey
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

The Santa Fe Route will run second excur- sion to Grand Canyon of the Colorado. Arizona, on Thursday, June 30. Noted scientists will &C., company the party. A pleasant and profitable trip. Get full particulars at No. 644 Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

A neighbor was trying to console a farmer whose son had enlisted. Don't be worried" he said; fits my opinion that boy'n be heard from!'
 Hes been heard from" was the dis consulate reply. Hes jest drawed on me fer $5O!'-Atlanta Constitution
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), 51o Mont gomery street. Telephone Main 1042.
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'"The Comet" Man-"The Streak is nowhere. Yesterday we had news an hour earlier than you did.
 ''The Streak" Man-Don't you fret. To- day our extra was dated two hours later than yours.-Boston Transcript.
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from its membership and from donations in case of need. The Government has given sanction to the Red Cross Society to send nurses to the front.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

Two of McKinley's nephews have enlisted without waiting for commissions. Some years ago dis tnguished uncle of theirs did the same thing.
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cALIFoRNIANs IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, June A.-Knox Maddox of San Francisco is at the Holland. c. Ball of San Francisco has gone to Paris.
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COLLECTED IN
 THE CORRIDORS

Mir. and Mrs. D. s. Nixie of London aro at the Palace.
 T. H. Buckingham, rancher of Vaca- vile, is at the Grand.
 Paul E. Lindsay, District Attorney of Santa Cruz. Is registered at the Grand. Alph Verel and A Jenkins, mining men of Glasgow Scotland. are at the Grand
 c. J. Campbell of Honolulu arrived on the Peru and is stopping at the California.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

Sausalito gamblers continue to fight each other, and strange tendency to discourage them seems to have developed. war of mutual extermnation would be blessing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

According to the growing strictness of the inter pretaton of laws concerning registration will be required to swear that his father was related to anybody who knew anybody who had speaking acquaintance with anybody born in for eign land.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

The penalty for shooting Stockton attorney was fixed at $Ioo. It can hardly be thought that such paltry sum represented anything like adequate pun ishment for the crime of attempted murder. Per haps it was intended fine for the failure.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

An evening paper hints at the danger of bom- bardment threatening San Francisco. Yet it might have found important things to think about.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

Treat your friends to Townsend's Call boxes 627 Market, Palace Hotel bldg. .
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

In the Cuban swamps bottle of Dr. siegert s Angostura Bitters will do wonders to keep your digestive organs in order.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

After while the Spanish will be in corner and be obliged to fight under the disadvantage of being winded by long sprint
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

There can be no objection to Blanco's hurling de- fances, as dispatches say he is doing He doubtless feels in duty bound to hurl something.
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Mrs. John White Is in jail for the offense of throw ing her boy out into the cold, and with due defer ence to her sex, it is proper to hope that she may stay there until the boy shall be big enough to defend himself
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It is difficult to keep track of the Kaiser the way the correspondents toss him around from posi- ton of friendly neutrality to an attitude distinctly hostile.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-25

There several reasons why the Chinese habit of murder should be checked. It gives the town a bad name, and some of the assassns likely to shoot wild, to the detriment of the passerby.
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Probably Spaniards will claim victory as long as they have breath in their bodies, and the death of those who killed will be ascrbed to the joy of triumph.
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On Wednesday evening about 6 o'clock B e n n y B e nj a m in, the well-known rac- ing reporter, was the happiest man
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It may be noticed that the attempt to dscredit Miles does not receive any sympathy in the West, where the general is best known.
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AUCTION SALES.

By E. .Lamson-Monday, 27, immense Library, Market and Seventh streets, at and 7:5O P M
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Cream Mixed Candies; 25c ID. Townsends'
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Townsend's famous broken candy; lbs 25c'
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Townsend's peanut taffy; best in world. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23
NEGRO MILL
FAILS.

Special to The Daily News.
Charleston, s. c.. Nov. 10 -In the
United States circuit court here to-day
Judge Simonton appointed G. o. Wisse
temporary receiver of the Charleston
cotton mill upon application of Wal
.srs T. Company and Newcomer l. Com
pany. of Baltimore The claims Of
these concerns amount to $4,000.
1t is alleged 10 the complaint that
the liabilities OF the mill smocnt to
$l25,000. The order issued to-day
is made returnable December 18th.
The mill was reorganized about four
teen months ago, Negro labor being
substituted 10 it for white labor. 1t
was generally supposed to be doing =
good business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23

There will be a chance for some
smart fellow to make some money when
the oexs legislature of Pennsylvania
meets and goes about eleotiDg success.
or TO Senator Qaay, who is candidate
for reelection. As bluff, doubtless,
be has made standing offer, publish
ed, Of $4,000 60 any man who will
detect and expose bribery in the coming
election, and Wsnnamaker has gone
him $40. 900 better aOd offers $40 600
reward, so there is cbaoce tor some
smart chap to make $50. or q
chance to pat up job With some small
sized statesman wbo will coosens to be
bribed by some one logging for Quay
or the other man and secure divide
of the $50. 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23
Said That Don Carlos
Son Will be SPANS King.
a PEACEFUL TRANSFER
OF THE DYNASTY SAID
TO HAVE BEEN DE.
CIDED UPON.

Losdon, Nov. 10 "A curious report
ia regard to Spain's future government.
is current 10 diplomatic circles, which,
from its source, is entitled to weight.
that there will be change Of dynasty.
but peaceful change. The queen
regent is said to be convinced Of the
bopelessuess of her son ever reiguiDg,
and has, on the advice of the emperor of
Austria, decided, soon after the peace
treaty is signed at Paris (and everyone
regards this as only question of days,
to quit Spain with her family, and Don
Carlos will be proclaimed king
Everything is reported to be arranged
and the army aod clergy are alleged to
be eager for the change. According to
the programme. Don Carlos, as soon as
things are running smoothly, will
abdicated in favor of mis- SOB, Don
jaime.
There is much agi.atios among the
Filipino representatives in Europe ever
the Philippine situation. Agusncialla,
the representative of Aguiuaido, wbo
has been in Paris watching the
proceedings Of the peace commissions.
starts for Washington to day. It is
learned that on Wednesday last be
called a meeting of all the 6Iipinos 10
Paris and London to meet him in Paris.
where a committee was formed With the
object Of doing everything possible to
induce France to recognize The so.called
Filipino republic. A telegram was
sent to Aguinaldo asking for instruction
and the following reply is said to have
been received Insist upon absolute
independence. Otherwise fight to the
death. We are all united and the
government is progressing smoothly.
All the Independent tribes of the
mountains are submitting to Aguinaldo
and the chiefs are bringing in presents
Of gold.''
The statements made BY Gen.
Wesley Merritt in reply to the appeal
of the Filipino junsa Of Hong Kong to
the American people have caused
indigestion among the Filipiuos. They
are specially ioconsed at the suggestion
that they would loot aod it the idea Of
being governed az colony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23

behave themselves and obey the
law they are not mistrested.
and they are far better Oft
in the South than the negroes
who waste their time adopt.
ing resolutions and calling on
the Federal Government and the
Almighty to uphold the lswlsss
negroes Of the South in their inso-
lence, disregard of law and decency
and animosity toward the white peo.
Pile, who furnish tben with employ
Iment, and pay the taxes that support
their schools and maintain the. jails
and prisons that are filled at all times
by negroes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23
Griggs Grasped Situation.

The starry comes from Washington
aud is the best thing yet Cotton of on
the Phoeoix election troubles. 1t
shows .ha. Attorney General Griggs
is a shrewd man and quick to satch the
status OF affairs
When James w. Tolbert visited the
attorney general and told bin Of bis
troubles /; be was listened to With pa
,ience, If oos With sympathy. Finally
even the attorney general got tired OF
hearing aboas the woes of another and
abruptly ended the interview by say
iog:
"Weil, the trouble seems to be that
there are not enough federal Offices in
South Carolina to 60 around the Toll
bert family"
Since then Tolbers has 20: sought
Mr.. Grigge for comfort.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23

every kind of industry tends to
20 where production cas be carried on
rnder the sheapest and easiest condi-
tions," pbilosophises che New York
Commereial Advertiser. Like other
forms Of action, industry seeks the
least resistance. We have had repeat
ed Illustrations Of this principle in this
country. Wheat growing originally
vas an important industry in New
England, but later it shifted to western
New York, and now is is almost com.
p.etely monopolized by the western
states. So it has been, to q large ex-
tent, with the iron industry. During
the first half Of the century Penosyi.
vauia produced nearly all the iron used
in the United States, but now an ever
increasing quantity Of it is furnished
By the west and south.
The gradual migration Of the cotton
industry from New England to the
southern states is in obedience to the
sane ecooomic Law. The relative de-
ciins 10 New Yerk commerce is trace.
able to like cause. Excessive ter
minal charges. want Of adequate canal
facilities, railroad differeusials aud
similar burdens and obstacles have
diverted eastward-bound freight from
New York city to other Atlantic ports
which can be reached at less expense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23

The resolutions of the New York
negro mass meeting are composed of
rot and lies. The white Republican
Office holders by corruption and law
less oppression. aud the negroes by
insoleace aud lawiessness. had made
the situation in North Carolina
npbearabie. Instead of growing bet
ter the conditions were daily growing
worse. aud the white people were
forced in self protection to unite and
overthrow the Republican govern.
men: at the ballot box. This was
done legaIly and peacesbly, and the
bloodshed aad rioting that followed
was provoked BY the negroes. They
suffered 10 consequence of their own
misdeeds. and like provocation will
bring down upon them like punish
ment in future. Resolutions in New
York will not alter the conditions in
North Carolina unless they shall in-
auence the negroes of that State to
live and act as Christians and law
abiding men. Where the negroes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23

The people Of the North may as
we'll recognize the fact that the peo-
pie of the South are fully able to
manage their domestic affairs without
advice or reference When it be-
comes necessary to use force to pro-
tect themselves they do not hesitate
to use all the force that may be
necessary, but when this necessity no
longer exists they can and dc enforce
the laws fairly aud impartially. The
people of the South have q condition
confronting them and the theories OF
the negro loving Northern editors
are nos worth the paper on which
they are printed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23
SOUTHERN FARM MAGAZINE
OF BALTIMORE, MD.
Published by
Manufacturers Record Publishing Co.

A Monthly illustrated Journal devoted to
Southern Agriculture, dealing with all mat
tiers related to General Farming, Live Stock
Poultry, Dairying, Truck Farming, Fruit
Growing, and every farm interest and pur.
suit ia the South.
l. is widely read By Northern and Western
farmers contemplating moving South.
Il ought TO be 10 every Southern family, for
it is ''of the South, by the South and for the
South
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23

" ashipgtou, Nov. 81 The war de-
rartmept has ordered four companies
OF the Second volunteer engineers to
embark at ouce from Savannah for
Tampa aud sail thence to Habana,
reporting to Maj Gen. Greene. who
commands one Of the divisions oftbe
Seventh army corps
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-23
BATTLE IN MILLEDGE.
WILLIE.

MilledgeviIle. Ca. Nov. ia
desperate battle was fought here this
afternoon 10 the streets between W. 0.
F,pney and bis son and j. r. and W.
3. Stanley. Both the Finneys were
killed and the Stanley brothers we're
seriously wounded. One of them is
expected to die.