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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08

Father Almighty. I want all you officers and men to lift your hats and from your hearts offer silent thanks to the All mighty"
 In an instant all hats were off, all heads bowed, and our brave boys stood be- meath the opened heaven in silent prayer. Lips, not hearts, were moved. Who can tell the audience heaven gave to these united petitionsl The Great Father of Mercies bowed down his ear, while at his right hand the interceding Savior pre- sented the petition that the Spirit Inter cessor had called from the hearts of his children. Not wholly lost is this wicked world of ours when such Eden flowers spring up amid it's awful horror of war. This prayer has sounded the key note of our country's final triumph, and made the heart of our beloved America throb with a new hope. Who knows but that 1t prompted the oyerburdened heart Of our beloved President to send a call for prayer throughout our land. Let us praise God for a Christian President, and let all from the least to the greatest bow be- fore the Almighty Ruler of earth and heaven in obedience to his call.
 OLIVER c. MILLER,
 Pastor Pentecost Mission.
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THE BEST THING
 IN ALL THE WAR

This bloody war has already purchased
 for our nation many priceless blessings, such as awakened sympathy, truly hu- mane feeling toward friend and foe, ex- amples of bravery that will adorn the pages of the worlds history to the end of time. and new. mighty impulse to
 universal freedom; but brightest, sweet est and best of all among them is the call of prayer from Captain Phillips. con- mander of the Texas. His life and that of his men had been providentially saved, victory had come to his arms, and hard ly had the awful thunder of battle ceased when all his men were called to the quar- ter deck to hear from the lips of their brave captain the best command that can
 fall from the lips of man. It was call to thanksgiving and prayer. Every let ter and syllable is sacred. Let us respect 1t as the spirit of God brought it from his lips. 'I want to make public acknowl- edgment here that believe in God. the
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upon the receipt of this information the steamers will be got in readiness as rap- idly as possible for the voyage to Ma nila.
 No definite understanding as to the em- ployment of the sailing vessel Tacoma as an animal transport has yet been ar rived at, and instructions from Washing ton are looked for at any hour. Should the Tacoma be chartered detachment of the Fourth Cavalry will be sent with her to take care of the horses.
 It Is estimated that 1t will require at least fifteen more steamers to transport the remainder of the Philippine expedi- tionary forces, and to secure this number of transports will take some time, as there is a scarcity of available steamers at present.
 The Centennial is anchored in the stream, and no one seems to know what is to be done with her. If the Govern ment decides to use her as a transport she will be put on the dry dock and over hauled.
 The United States steamer Albatross, the flagship of the mosquito feet came down from Mare Island yesterday and anchored in the stream. She may accom- pany the cruiser Philadelphia to Homo lulu, should the latter be sent to the isl- ands, when ready for sea. The Philadel- phia, however, will not be fully equipped for a sea voyage before the end of this month.
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MEN OF WOODLAND REFUSE TO
 ENTER THEIR COUNTRYS SERVICE

Second Lieutenant Emerson, became Un- cle Sam's boys.
 Then came the continuation of the re- volt in the Woodland company. In re sponse to orders Captain Ward marched his men up to headquarters, and was asked for his muster rolls. He replied that they were not ready, as his men de- clined to enlict except under certain con- ditions. Captain Murray, addressing the command, asked how many were ready to muster in under the officers named by Governor Budd. Three stepped for ward. Then he asked how many were willing to enter a new company or some other company of the regiment, and half dozen more came to the front. That willing to enter the service to report to him later, he directed Captain Ward to march the company back to quarters. The boys were given a rousing cheer by the men of the other companies, who ad- mired their pluck, if they did not indorse the stand they had taken.
 Back in their company street the mem bers began preparations to return home. Quartermaster Heller took an inventory of the State property held by the com pany, and tomorrow afternoon the men will return to Woodland. That they will be dishonorably discharged from the State service. is certain, for during the afternoon Colonel Henshaw received an order from the Governor to dismiss the company If 1t refused to be mustered in, first taking charge of the State property in its possession.
 In the appointment Of officers for the Eighth California Volunteer Infantry Governor Budd was guided by deter imitation that only capable men should be commissioned to lead the companies. An intimation was given to prominent men of Woodland that Captain Wards record as an officer of the National Guard would not justify the Governor in commission ing him to the responsibilities of com mand
 In the light of events at Camp Barrett the following letter written by Adjutnat General Barrett more than two months ago possesses special significance:
 SACRAMENTO March 3l, 1898.
 Personal. (Copy)
 Hon. R. H. Beamer, Woodland. Cal.-My Dear Sir: Some time ago in a conversation with you the matter of Company F, Second h. fantry, was discussed. and you then informed me that if the officers did not keep up their reports properly that you wished I would call your attention to the fact, and you would try and that the business would be attended to promptly. l now desire to call your atten- tion to the fact that Captain Ward was com missioned December q. 1S97 and since that time his bond has not been filed in this office, and there Is waiting quarterly allowance (S300) for the quarter ending December 31, 1897,
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
THE NAVAL MILITIA.
Leave of Absence Granted to Reserve Men Entering the
 United States Service.

Since the first call for troops was issued seventy eight members of the California Naval Reserve have entered the service of the United States navy and twenty five have enlisted in the United States army.
 Following is an extract from an official order issued yesterday by Adjutant Gen eral A. w. Barrett
 SAN FRANCISCO. July ', 1898. Special order No. 23
 of entering the service of the United States. leave of absence is hereby granted to the fol- lowing officers of the Naval Militia for ninety Captain Louis H. Turner, commanding bat talion.
 Second Division.
 Lieutenant T. Y shay Shay naylgatng 6fasP 9nGer Lieutenant Albert H, Elliott, lieutenant jul nior grade. Second Division.
 Lieutenant Addison E. Morgan, lieutenant 1u- Lieutenant J. NJ. squier, lieutenant junior Joseph J. Delaney, ensign. Sixth Division
 William George Morrison, ensign, First Di- By order of the commander-in-chief.
 A. W. BARRETT, Adjutant General
 Three hundred Springfield rifles will ar rive to-day from Benfcia and will be dis tributed among the Kansas recruits. Colonel Funston yesterday put his men through a hot regimental drill over the Presidio hills. One battalion of the regl. of the reservation and 1t was made the business of the other two to hunt them out. which they successfully did after be- ing put through every maneuver known to their colonel.
 Colonel Funston now has as well drilled lot of men as can be got together. ev- cry private is being schooled in the regu- lationS and to this end the colonel has had printed 1000 slips of extracts from the regular regulations and has distribu- ted them throughout the regiment. Sergeant KeShner, Twentieth Kansas. has been reduced to rank of corporal as punishment for dropping from the ranks during the parade on the Fourth Captain Edgar Russell arrived at Camp Merritt yesterday from Washington, D. C., with squad of 23 men for the Signal Corps
 another s from the pae good Is peepe o Sioux Falls. This makes in all about $500 that the patriotic residents of that State have donated for band purposes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
Sickness in Camp.

Sickness at Camp Merritt is rapidly on the increase. One hundred and twenty men from the ranks of the Fifty-first Iowa alone answered sick call yesterday morning. There are 65 of the men of the regiment receiving hospital attention. South Dakota has 70 sick, and though practically an acclimated regiment, the Seventh California has r in the hospital and as many more in quarters. Montana has about 30 In the hospital and more than that number sick in quarters. The 134 beds of the field hospital are all in use, as are the 8 beds allowed by the French Hospital. Without exception all of the heads of the d1lIerent medical corps report a daily increase in the sick list and the death rate.
 Three of the deaths of the past two weeks are due to typhoid fever, while al- most all of the rest resulted from pneu- monia or cerebro-spinal meningitis.
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to do their duty to their country regard less of him. Others, and among them was Code Commissioner T. w. H. Shanahan counseled them in like manner, and final ly the men began to waver. They request ed Shanahan and Lieutenant Estep to wait upon the Governor and ascertain if there was any prospect of Smiths re- instatement and then they dispersed to await the report of their emissaries
 eo, t7 o,a h,, 'i,e ol a minute. Company L of Marysville was the first to appear before him. Captain Voss presented 104 enlisted men, but Company A of Chico 102 men and all three officers came up. Captain Cahill
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MAY GO TO HAWAII.
Troops at Camp Merritt May Be Sent There Forth
 yy Itb

It was reported at Camp Merritt yes- terday that the War Department has wired Major General Otis instructions in regard to the next expedition that will leave here, which materially changes the plans that have been made, and which will certainly affect the disposition of the remaining troops now at Camp Merritt. Rumor has 1t that in view of the recent annexation of Ha- waii, the Third battalions of the Egh- tenth and Twenty-third Infantry will ac- company the Fourteenth Infantry when 1t leaves here next week. and that these troops will be definitely located at Hono- lulu. The Puebla will then return here, and with certain coast vessels that have been secured. all the troops at Camp Merritt will be transferred to Honolulu. The transports that have already gone to
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 r . CAPT. WARD OF WOODLAND WRITES.
He Asks for Reasons and Offers to Muster In His
 Company on Receipt of the Same.
CAMP BARRETT Julv

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  My have elected to refuse the service
  this they supported by their fellow Woodland be I wills
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The Peru is practically in condition to receive the troops assigned to her, and the City of Puebla will come off the dry dock to-day and will be ready for the reception of the soldiers on Sunday. Every effort will be made to get these transports started for Manila on next Tuesday, and if they don't sail on that day they will positively take their de- parture on Wednesday.
 The Rio Janeiro, which arrived in port yesterday from Hongkong, will be taken by the Government for transport pur- poses, and will sail with the fifth Philip pine expedition. The Pennsylvania will also be chartered. One of her owners, close the matter with the War Depart ment. TelegramS are expected from Washington this morning announcing the fact that these two steamers have been
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
CREDIT DUE THE ARMY
Words of Praise From Rear Admiral Miller for Shafter'S
 Forces at SantiaQO.

It Is somewhat refreshing, In the face of the recent brilliant naval victories. to hear a naval officer speak in high praise of the land forces.
 'I was much pained upon reading Rich ard Harding Davis criticism of General Shafter's campaign and his battles at San tiago,'' said Rear Admiral Miller, yester- day. "I firmly believe that General Shaf- me that he has covered himself with glory and has accomplished a great re- suit. It was General Shafter who made it possible for squadron to destroy the Spanish, fleet. It was Shafter who compelled Cervera to make his dash out of the harbor to meet certain destruction and have Santiago soon to fall into our hands. Shafter has done nobly. He has done enough already to deserve well of his country, and I hope no one will at tempt to take away from him single iota of the credit that is fairly his. The destruction of Cervera's fleet removes a load of anxiety and paves the way for an early ending of the war"
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ored cook engaged by Captain Simmons. as a soldier, the company was passed for the time being and Company F of Oak land called. Captain Wenk had 1O4 men in line, besides his two lieutenants, and no cold feet developing all were sworn into Uncle Sams service.
 Company I of Grass Valley. 105 men. besides Captain Riley and Second Lieuten- ant Miller. was next called upon Cap- tain Riley could have filled his command to the maximum had he desired for he had seven men in reserve, but he pre- ferred to hoid one vacancy open for emergency.
 Petaluma's contingent, Company c. was the fifth of the day to enter the service and 104 men, besides Captain Barnes and
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win spoke a few words and was loudly cheered, more cheers following for Cap tain Ward. Then the men reiterated their determination not to enlist unless Ward was reinstated. Ward held a conference with Colonel Henshaw regarding the sit uation and the men renewed their eau cussing. Private J. H. Dungan of the Woodland Mail urged them to remain firm, for which he was roundly cheered The meeting between the colonel and Ward was very friendly but amounted to practically nothing.
 Meanwhile the northern men were con- ferring and loudly proclaiming that they would not give up their captain, but Smith sought to suppress all such talk He went among his men and urged them
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lost three men most unexpectedly. Two of them Privates Strange and Clark, left camp last night and failed to reappear. When the company was drawn up before the mastering officer and the nature of their duties and obligations explained to the men Private Davis suffered a relapse something, and fell out. He did not lin- ger around camp to learn what his com rades had to say, but vanished while the others were signing the rolls.
 Company c of Alameda came next, but was one man short of 100, and as the mus tering officer refused to accept the col
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
TIE MANILA TRANSPORTS.
Scarcity of Steamers Will Delay the Shipment of the Remain
 der of the Forces.

The formal order designating the troops that will constitute the fourth Manila ex- petition, to sail early next weeh, will not be issued by Major General Otis until to- morrow. The order will not change the composition of the expedition, as an nounced in yesterdays Call. The troops that are to go are all in readiness to em- bark at any time, and are anxiously wait ing for the order to go on shipboard.
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~ UARDS from the Fourth United
 States Cavalry and Fourteenth
 r United States Infantry, under O the command of commissioned
 officers, have been placed aboard the steamers Peru and City of Puebla- Troops assigned to the fourth expedi tion may march to the ships next Sun day.
 The reports from Suez that the war ships of Camara's squadron have passed through the canal bound for the Philippines do not seem to cause any apprehension in the mind of Major General Otis. He has probably received assurances that Dewey and Watson will take care of Camara. AS soon as ships can be secured all the troops of the Eighth Army Corps remaining in San Francisco will be dispatched to Manila
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to be had the captain would get them for his men.
 The Bedding company to a man has pe- titioned Governor Budd for the retention of their captain. George Baldwin, but at a late hour it was understood that the executive had declined to swerve an inch from his position. It is said that he had replied definitely that if the company wished to go to the front it must do so under the orders of Captain Lyons.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
ADVERTISEMENTS.
MUMYON'S GUARANTEE.
Strong Assertions as to Just What
 tho Remedies VIII Do.

Munyon guarantees that his Rheumatism Cure will cure nearly all cases of rheuma- tfsm in a few hours: that his Dyspepsia Cure will cure indigestion and ali stomach troubles {; that his Kidney Cure will cure 90 per cent. of all cases of kidney trouble; that his Ca tarrh Cure will cure
 catarrh no matter how long standing: that his Headache Cure will cure any kind of headache In a few minutes; that his Cold Cure will quickly breat m any
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
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 SHASTA AND SISKIYOU ARE LOYAL
W. E. Smith of Company H, Second Regiment, Touches for the Patriotism of His Men
 and Is Ready to Fight.

CAMP BARRETT, Editor CaSr; Company H. Second N had
 
 
 lead they will his decision
  regn ~ As myself if serve country in whatever
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Troops Coming.

The First Regiment of New York Vol. unteers will, after all, go to the Philip pines instead of Cuba. The regiment started from New York City yesterday for San Francisco.
 A party of 256 recruits for the Tenth Pennsylvania will arrive here next Sun day morning, and will be sent to join their regiment at Manila as soon as pos Sible.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-08
ADMIRAL MILLER'S MISSION.
He Will Convey to the Hawaiian Government President
 McKinley's Proclamation of Annexation.

Admiral JephN Mile, S ,yeHeda ayd information from to is t Hexps t tge instructions sn ~ Jeff duties
 numa dispatches there wiube yomer il ptah convey t the G u p of pres 0 Preside cmmsdn If the tnrty in d t h. matte WI hen p nd dominion 0 which event occurs of f lad O Hawaii dS
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form of cold and so on through the entire Ist nf remedies. At all druggists 25 cents n vial
 III you heed medical advice write Prof. Mupyop iooo Areh st., Phila. It is absolutely free.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-05-03
CYCLONE IN SEVERAL STATES
South Dakota and Iowa Among
the Sufferers.
MANY TOWNS ARE WRECKED
Death List OF Eight in South Oak ota and
Loss 10 Property of
100000.

CHICAGO, May 2-Specials to The
Times Herald report a widespread
storm extending over parts of South
Dakota, Iowa and Indian Territory.
South Dakota reports death list Of
eight and property loss of 100000.
In Northwest Iowa, the towns Of
Primghar, Hartley and Curlew were
badly wrecked, Hartley peing almost
completely destroyed. Several people
in this section are reported killed, but
details are meager.
The little town of Macedonia, near
Council Bluffs, is badly wrecked, but
no loss of life is reported there.
Originated in Nebraska.
The storm, which originated near
Valparaiso, Neb., crossed the Missouri
river to South Dakota, where it struck
the towns of Elk Point and Rrchland,
and finally wound up In Northern
Iowa. In Iowa the villages of Sheldon,
Alta, Westfield, Akron, Malard, Archer
and Maurice suffered. Another branch
Of the storm struck Ote, Whitney and
Smithland, but did comparatively little
damage.
Along the path Of the storm many
houses are demolished and crops have
suffered greatly from the hail which
accompanied it. At Maurice two grain
elevators and the Sioux City and North.
ern depots were blown to pieces
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-05-03
NOTHING OFFICIAL RECEIVED
Spain Controls the Cable and
Reports Will Be Some-
what Delayed.
News Of Victory Coming From
the Enemy Increased
the Rejoicing.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-W ashington
, rejoicing.
Not since the dark days Of the civil
conflict of third of century ago
Nave the people Of this city been SO
profoundly moved by war news as now.
The first battle of the Hispano- Amer.
ican war has been fought and victory
lies with Admiral Dewey's squadron
under the Stars and Stripes
That was enough to set the people Of
Washington almost in frenzy OF en-.
thusiastic rejoicing. For days they,
in common with the people throughout
the country, have been awaiting news
from the Philippine islands, as every.
thing pointed to a battle at Manila
that might be decisive conflict of the
war. When the news came indicat.
lnga
Great Victory for tho Americans,
the enthusiasm of the people was let
loose and the streets Of the city have
rung with cheers throughout the night.
The first news of the battle received in
Washington came in brief cablegram
to the Associated Press from Madrid.
As the night wore on the cable contin.
ued to sing the news Of victory for the
SQUADRON of Admiral Dewey, and the
interest grew into tremendous excite
ment. While victory had been expected
the news of it-coming as 1t did come
from Spanish sources-gave vent to the
patriotism of the people, which has
been pent up for days 1t was spon.
taneous outburst Of patriotic feeling
that scarcely knew no bounds. Ad-
,niral Dewey's name was on every lip
and his praises were sung in the rejoic-
ings Of the people.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-05-03
HAVE NOTHING OFFICIAL.
President and Cabinet Relying Wholly on
Press ID spatcbes.

President and Cabinet Relying Wholly on
Press ID Dspatcbes.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Thus far no
official advices have been received by
the govern ment regarding the battle at
Manila, but the Associated Press dis.
patches were transmitted to the presi.
dent and officials of the administration
as rapidly as they were received. The
news was evidently Of the most graft.
flying character to the president, but no
statement could be obtained at the ex.
ecutive mansion concerning the battle
or its possible consequences.
Officials Of the navy department were
reticent In discussing the conflict in
the absence of official inform alton. but
they made no pretense Of conooaling
their great qualification. Secretary
Long declined to comment upon the
subject, but it was evident that he felt
relieved. It has been known for days
at the navy department that
Battle Was Inevitable
ana Wull6 uO 4CdLS "OAO ohsASAPSeS~
there was yet deep concern In the heart
Of every official. The news removes a
great weight from the minds Of all
Navy and army circles, after mani
Testing throughout the day the eager.
ness forithe news from the Philippines,
raceived with intense joy the advices
telling of the victory OF Admiral
Dewey's feet. Their satisfaction that
the defeat Of the Spanish had been
overwhelming was strengthened by
reason of the news coming almost
wholly from Madrid and they were
quickly unreserved in expressing their
qualification upon the signal triumph
of the American forces. The absence
of any statement Of specific injury to
the American vessels, in the Madrid
advices, was construed as convincing
indication that they had not suffered
appreciable injury and this was esps'
ois.ly pleasing to the naval Students