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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09

ernments are taking an intense inter-
est in the conflict between the United
States and Spain. They are especially
concerned at present in the fate of the
Philippines and discussing the possibil-
ity of Interference by the powers. The
consensus of opinion seems to be that
If the United States should conclude to
retain possession of the conquered is
lands in the Pacific the European pow
erS will have no cause to interfere.
Attention is also called to the fact
that with the capture of the Philippines,
the United States can also claim the
Marianne, Pelew and Caroline islands.
A foreign diplomat whose opinion is en-
titled to consideration, in discussing the
situation, says:
" European statesmen are very much
gratified to note that the United States
appears determined to handle the Phil
ippine question ably and strongly.
When the newspapers first asserted
that only 10000 soldiers were to be sent
to reinforce Admiral Dewey and make
permanent the fruits of his victory,
considerable uneaSineSs was felt
8" 1T would be a physical impossibility
to police the 100000 or 5000, 900 of in
habitants in Spains Oceanic colonies
with that number of men. Under a
good military government it would re-
quire 10000 for administrative purposes
alone. The proposition to transport
go, 900 soldiers to this conquest is more
like a business proposition.
&C 1T may surprise some Americans to
know that Dewey's victory carries with
it spoils of war probably larger than
was ever decided by the issue of one
battle. The future value and influence
of this conquest is almost incalculable.
Studying the situation as it exists, we
must assume that with the fall of the
Philippines the United States will claim
as their due all natural results of such
a capture. By this one victory the
United States acquired at least the
right of the disposal of the destinies of
more than nine million people.
=" Together with the Philippines go
the Marianne islands and the Pelews
and the Carolines. The Philippines
have an area of 114,36O square miles.
the Marianne or Ladrone islands have
440 square miles and the Pelews or
Carolines have 1,450. Stretching east
ward from the Philippines, these
groups extend over about As degrees of
latitude. A little further to the north
and east are the Hawaiians. Should
the United States build one of the isC1-
mian canals she will not only control
the oceanic water passage, but in the
most strategic portion of the Pacific
ocean she can, as it were, cross that
vast expanse of ocean upon her own
stepping stones F."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
sPAN1ARDs SLIPPED OUT
And Abandoned Their Forti6cations
at Cavite.

New York, May "a dispatch to the
Herald from Hong Kong says:
Early in the morning of Monday, the
day after the battle in Manila Bay.
Commander Lamberton and the Herald
correspondent were ordered to go to
the Cavite arsenal and take possession.
The Petrol took us within 500 yards
of the landing, when we were surprised
to see that the arsenal was still occu-
pied by about 800 seamen, armed with
MauSer magazine rifles.
AS a white flag had been hoisted on
the arsenal the day before, Commander
Lamberton could not understand what
the Spaniards intended to do, and be-
fore leaving the Petrol he ordered
Commander Wood to keep his men at
the guns, with directions that if we
were not back in one hour he should
open fire on the arsenal.
On landing we were met by Captain
Sostoa, of the Spanish navy, next in
rank at this station to Admiral Mon
tejo.
Commander Lamberton, Lieutenant
Wood of the Petrol, and your cores
pondent went with Captain Sostoa to
the arsenal headquarters, which was at
once surrounded by an armed guard.
Commander Lamberton told Captain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
COLONY OF DULUTH JEWS.
Their Homes Destroyed by Fire While
at Church Praying for American
Success

Duluth, Mimi, May 9.-Fifty frame
buildings on Minnesota Point, just
above the ship canal were burned Sun
day afternoon. An hour after the fire
started, 1000 people were homeless. The
fire took II one story frame build
ings fronting on Lake avenue just below
the under the hilP' district, and swept
from there back to the lake shore. The
district was populated by the poorest
people in the city.
There was no particularly large indi-
vidual losses. The total is thought to
be over 100000. Among the sufferers
were so families. of Jews, members of a
colony who were at a mass meeting
praying for the success of the Ameri-
can army in the war with Spain. There
were narrow escapes from death, but it
is believed that everybody was res
cued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
STARVATION.
Dewey and the Insurgents Have
Manila Cut Off.
There is Food Enough For But
Few Days.
HE ASKS FOR TROOPS
With Which to Occupy the
Philippines
And Establish and Maintain a
Form of Government.

New York, May "a dispatch to the
World from Hong Kong says:
Dispatches signed by Commodore
Dewey have just BEEN sent to Wash
ington recommending that the surren-
der of Manila be demanded and that a
provisional government for the Philip
pines be established pending the set
tlement of the war with Spain.
His proposal is for a commission to
take control of the government. He
suggests that he be named as one of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
MEANT FOR Dewey.
Act of Congress Increasing
Number of Rear AdmiralS.

Washington, May 9.-Congress has pass
ed the following bill, raising the number
of adn1iraIs from six to seven, to provide
for Commodore Dewey's promotion
Section l. That the number of rear ad-
nnirals in the United States navy now all
lowed by law be and is hereby increased
from six to seven and this act shall be
construed and taken validating and
making in force and effect any promotion
to said rank of rear admiral in the United
States navy made heretofore or hereafter
and during the existing war and based on
the thanks of congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
e51 KILLED; 176 WOUNDED.
Spanish Surgeon Reports the Loss at
Manila.

New York, May 9.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Hong Kong says:
The surgeon of the Castillo says that
Admiral Montejo was wounded.
The captain, chaplain and ninety 9TH
ers were killed and six were wounded
on the Castillo
One hundred and fifty were killed
and ninety wounded on the Reina
Christina, Admiral Montejo's flagship.
Five were killed and twenty-five
wounded on the Don Juan De Austria.
Four were killed and fifty wounded
on the Don Antonio De U1ioa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09

the dispatch boat of the fleet until cable
cr munication can be restored.
Tne people of Hong Kong make no
concealment of their joy at our victory.
Sentiment here is unanimous that the
Philippines will pass into British con-
troll when the war ends, becoming part
of the colony of Hong Kong.
The Engishnen here all agree that
this would have the effect of greatly in
creasing the Importance Of British in
tereStS in China.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
Recess for Uongress.

Washington, May Representative
Dockery Dem.) has introduced a joint
resolution proposing a recess of con-
gresS on June 9Th until July 1St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09

ambulances will also be hurried to
Tampa. They will be needed. Battles
are not all like the one which has just
been fought in Manila harbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
FOOD AND ARMS.

Washington May 9-The house passed
the senate bill authorizing the army to
feed Cubans and arm the people in the
island of Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09
FRUITS OF THE VICTORY.

Spoils are Larger Than Those of any
Previous Battle.
Chicago, May "a special to the
Times-Herald from Washington says:
1.-The representatives Of foreign gov
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-09

necessary from regiments not ready, in
order to secure most expedit1ously the
dispatch of men to the Gulf states.
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

passage of sixty-three days. On this oc- casion she is in command of Captain Sib- ley, as Captain Andrews left her in Aus tralia to go into business. On the eve of December l the Cromdale was off Hawaii, and had to make three tacks in order to get to windward of the islands. In lati- tude 2S north, longitude 147 west, heavy gale, lasting forty-eight hours, was run into. There was a high cross sea, with vivid lightning and heavy thunder. On Saturday night the Cromdale was off the Farallones, but fog came down, and she lost sight of them until. Sunday night. Yesterday she was picked up by tug and brought in.
 The American bark Gerard c. Tobey was 14S days coming from New York. On September s. in latitude SPA south, longi- tude 34.32 west, large four-masted ves- sel was seen ashore, with no sign of life aboard This was somewhere in the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, so it is prob ably vessel that was reported some time ago.
 William Malcolm a ship-calker, 70 years of age, fell overheard yesterday He was f1shed out and taken to the Harbor Re ceiving Hospital, where Drs. Deas and Diggins soon had him as well as ever.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

ing to $1O2,67O The matter was set for nearing on January 6, four days after the incumbent board shall have quit office
 m the complaint in which Elisha Rr00ks appears as plaintiff and Auditor SM1lllam Frederick, Superintendent of 9cnooIs Webster, Treasurer Christian Rels and all merchants, contractors and laborers having claims against the School Department as defendants, it is recited lhat the amount of money appropriated py the city government for the public schools during the fiscal year of 1S9S-99 was Sl,232 040; that most of this amount mas been expended; that the petitioner s salary for the month of November, SI amounting to $250, is due and unpaid and IT T, defendants, claims are honored the res ldue of the fund will be exhausted and petitioner will be deprived of his salary.
 It IS further alleged by Professor Brooks that defendants claims have been passed and approved by the board; that superintendent Webster threatens to sign them. Auditor Frederick to audit them ana Treasurer Refs to pay them, which, ne ayers. will result in irreparable dam age to him, and hence the proceedings. fendants, other than the officials be re- strained from asserting. advocating or demanding the payment of their claims and that the defendant officials be en- Joined from approving, auditing or pay ing the same.
 On the filing of the petition Judge Bel cher issued temporary restraining or der and assigned the cause for hearing In Judge SeawelPs department of the Su- perior Court on the 9th prox Mean while the deendants are forbidden to take any action regarding the claims and the School Board must stand idle while it's last days come and go.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
A HOT TIME
 ON BOARD OF
 THE SCANDIA Almost Open Mutiny Tween Decks. SOLDIERS AND CREW IRONED FIREMEN REFUSED TO KEEP STEAM IN THE BOILERS. Cooks and Walters Would Not Work Because One of Their Number
 Was Locked Up With
 out Cause.
SOLDIERS AND CREW IRoNED
REFUSED TO KEEP
 STEAM IN THE BOILERS.

There was trouble on the United States transport Scandia from the day she left San Francisco until she docked at Pacific street wharf again yesterday. Provisions were short, there was almost a mutiny, men put in irons was an every day occur renee, petty larceny was common and all sorts of articles were stolen. In fact as soon as the vessel came to an anchor Detectives Dinan and Harry Reynolds went aboard to see what they could do, as some of the officers had lost their swords and other valuables. The feeling between officers and men of the various regiments aboard was not very good, and the chances are that the missing articles were thrown overheard.
 The Scandia brought up the following people from Manila and Honolulu:
 Major Charles E. Woodruff, medical de- rartment, U. $. A, wife and son; Major H. NJ. Lord, paymaster, United States volunteers First Lieutenant J. M hehneoy, lrst Moh- taua; Second Lieutenant J. F. Gohn, Four teeuth United States Infantry; E. L.. Niolland, Iaymaster's clerk C.. $. Vest clerk subsist- euce department, U. B. A.; Mrs. Elster, Red Cross nurse; Miss Shaefer, Red Cross nurse; siXty-nine discharged and furloughed soldiers, four men from the United States navy for the hospital at Mare Island and three prisoners fir the United States navy for Mare Island.
 The Honolulu. detachment-Captain Pickard Comuany E. First New York Volunteers; Ma for Sague, in command, Company K; Captain Tompkns, Company NJ; Captain Martin, Com pany F: Captain Roche, Company B; Lieu tenant Fowler, Company NJ: Lieutenant Sague Company K; Lieutenant Worthing, Company H Lieutenant Hinman, Company II Lieuten- ant Huhne, Company M. and 264 men.
 One of the prisoners will have to serve a tOur-year sentence for striking an officer. and the others have shorter terms to serve for disorlerly conduct in Manila A discharged soldier named Meyers was also in irons for shooting out the llgnts in the soldiers quarters. According to the men there was more liquor than provis- ions on the transport, and 1t could be pro- cured in any quantities for cash. Meyers filled up on whisky and got into a row with his roommate. He was put out and
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
ROBBED IN A SHOW.
Two Visitors From Calaveras County Forced to Give Up Their Hard
 Earned Money

Charles Tyler and Leong Tie, a Chinese, came from San Andreas, Calaveras Coun- ty, a few days ago. and Saturday after noon they visited a show at 522 and 524 Kearny street, where there was a female fortune teller. The admission was 10 cents and to have your fortune told was $2 eX- tra. Tyler and Tie paid the S2 each, and then the woman, after telling them that they would soon get married and have lots of children, gave them the lucky number in the next lottery drawing. For this two men cappers demanded $5 from each for getting the lucky number. They demurred, and the two men assumed such a threatening attitude that they, through fear, gave up the money.
 Yesterday morning Tyler and Tie, .ac-- companied by Policeman Chappelle, called upon Justice of the Peace Barry, in Judge Conlan's court, and the acting Judge signed warrants for the arrest of John Doe,'' Richard Doe" and Jane Doe' on the charge of robbery. Later Frank Car ter and F. J. Mccarthy were arrested and booked on the charge. Carter was the spieler for the show, and Mccarthy the proprietor. The woman has not yet been found.
 When Lieutenant Esola was notified Saturday of the way in which Tyler and Tie were treated he ordered the place closed up. Other complaints had been made about the same place.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
News Letter Christmas Edition.

The Christmas number of San Fran cisco News Letter is out and is a nota. ble production among all those issued tc commemorate the holiday season. Its cover of heavy paper gives the impress sion of a portfolio and ornamented witt two female figures drawn after the fash ion set by Aubrey Beardsley.
 The book of eighty pages is profusely illustrated with photographs, and also pen and ink sketches by Ed Cucuel. w |. Cook Solly Walter, Stella Wittram Joseph Greenbaum, E. L. G. Steele Jr and others. The photographs cover a wide range of subjects from bay and buildings of the city. The stories and the letter press are in keeping with the beauty of the illustrations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

5-cent rate and were suffering in conse- quence. The 15-centers rather had the laugh now on the 10-centers. The new bill would undoubtedly bring benefit to the craft
 Barber Heinz at this point arose and was so manifestly opposed to the pro posed legislation and asked such pointed questions about the finances that he was called to order by the Chairman, and Sec retary Barber Fuchs arose and swore by the "beard of the prophet that the money collected, $20.20, was honestly ex- pended and he gave the figures to support his contention. Becoming historical, he said, that in early times the operations of the barber were not confined as now to shaving or hair cutting, but included the dressing of wounds and other sur gical operations. The art of shaving and the art of surgery went hand in hand. The barbers and surgeons were separated and made two distinct corporations in France in the time of Louis XIV and in England in 1745. It was now in order to restore the tonsorial artist to his pristine glory. He thought that barber was as
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

good as a dentist and the care of the skin is far superior to that of the teeth, as you can get new set of teeth but you can't get a new face" AS the doctor wrote M. D. after his name and the min ister D; D., so the new bill would allow translated means Scientific Barber'
 After the applause which greeted his re- marks had subsided Barber Banks got up and commenced to argue on behalf of the dignity of the profession from stand point of mans vanity. Was 1t not due to the barber" he said, that many men were so beautified as to successfully court heiresses, thus rendering them indepen- dent for life? Shakespeare himself had im- mortalized the barber when he said Our courteous Antony being barbered ten times OCT, goes to the feast He went to the feast and it was entirely owing to the ministrations of his barber that he succeeded in his court of the dusky Gle opatra."
 Barber Moore deplored the existence of so many colleges which turned out many inferior barbers. He said that the sanf-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

ton of such practitioners in the State of California. The bill provides that it wIl be unlawful for any person to follow the occupation of barbering without first ob- taintng a certificate of registration. It also provides for a board of examiners to consist of three persons appointed bv the Governor. Said board shall hold pup He examinations at least three times in each year. The applicant must be above the age of IS years and have studied the trade for at least three years in a prop eerly appointed barber school. In word the bill proposes to put the barbers un- der kind of civil service, but it is not intended that il shall affect or apply to ber
 Chairman Seppisch started the discus sion on the proposed measure and. spoke Of the degradation of the profession by the reduction in the price of shaving. Some years ago." he said, "the 15-cent shops vigorously opposed the reduction to 10 cents, but were unsuccessful. Now the lO-cent shops had to contend with the
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

tary features of the bill would cause men who shaved themselves or allowed hir- sute appendages to accumulate on their faces to patronize the barbers, and busi- ness would therefore improve Becoming heated in his argument he moved the adoption of section compelling individ- uals whose countenances are now adorned with spinach to have it removed forth with, but it was declared to be against the constitution.
 After thorough discussion the sll was ordered referred to a competent attorney, and after revision it will be presented to the next Legislature. The question is of great import to the 5000 barbers in the State.
 After the meeting adjourned one of the members said that he would move at the next meeting to incorporate the following in the act in order n prevent official cor ruption:
 That it shall be unlawful for the Board or Examiners to accept a free shave from any barber and that each shall be required to have and pay for an egg shampoo at least three times a week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
TWO DEEP WATER SHIPS.

The British ship Cromdale arrived from Sydney, N. s. w., yesterday after smart
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
DIRECTORS CANNOT PAY.
School Creditors Must Await
 the Courts Injunction.

The fight between merchants, contract ors, laborers and school teachers for the gold remaining in the coffers of the School Department is on in earnest and the teachers have drawn first blood The teachers are determined that the nefari- ous acts of the School Board shall not deprive them of their legal salaries, while those who have labored in behalf of that august body and merchants who have furnished material and merchandise are equally anxious to collect. But one thing is certain, the present board will not have the pleasure of paying claims of any nature now due and payable.
 At the instance of Elisha Brooks, a duly appointed teacher in the Girls High School, Presiding Judge Belcher issued an injunction yesterday morning prohibiting the authorization and payment of claims against the School Department amount
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Wolf,s Bondsmen Sued.

Edward Pearson Jr., Olive Pearson and Leonard Pearson, by their gen. eral guardian, Edward Pearson, filed suit yesterday against August Pet zold John w. Morehead David B. Faktor, William Beister, Edward Lun- stedt. H. M Wreden, G. H. Walker w. c. Wreden and James D. Ralph, sureties estate of Sarah M. Pearson, of whom the plaintiffs are heirs, to recover the sum of $3361 3S. Wolf disappeared some time ago, and when he went it is alleged he carried away money belonging to the Pearson estate to the amount of the judg- ment prayed for against his bondsmen.
 Try the "Koh-I-Noor' lead pencil and you will have no further use for others. '
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

All the California calendars for 1899, in- cluding california Wild Flowers" Chi nese," Redwood" etc. are to be found at Sanborn & Vail's. They sell not only their own publications, but everybody else's at the publishers prices. You make no mistake in going to Sanborn & Nails.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20
Fell Into the Raw.

William Douglass, 70 years of age, while walking along the wharf at Beale and Harrison streets last night. slipped and fell into the bay. His shouts for heIp were heard by Policeman McGrayan and some sailors. who rescued him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-20

First the price was fifteen cents,
 Then it dropped to ten;
 After that reduced to five
 To shave the mugs of men,
 Why degrade the barber's trade
 By this price depression?
 So our Solons will be asked
 To license the profession" That was the slogan at meeting of the barbers Association of the Pacific Coast le!d last night in Turk-street Temple AS President Seppisch put it, the object of the gathering was the consideration of a bill framed for presentation to the Legis- lature which is intended to elevate the barber's trade to the dignity of pro- fession.
 The proposed law is similar to that in force in the State of Minnesota, and is an act to regulate the practice of barbering. the licensing of persons to carry on such practice, and to insure the better educa-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-13
A Jolly Sleighing Party.

One Of the iolliest sleighing parties Of
the season visited Sonestown last Tuesday
evening. They came from EagfesNere
and were brought here BY Mr.. Danley
and royalty entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thco. Mencer. Games and
music were indulged in until l2 O'Clock
when supper was announced. The table
groaned under its weight OF delicacies to
which all did ample justice. Alter few
more games the party departed for their
home, having spent very pleasant even
ing. Those who were present from Eagles
Mere were Misses May Mencer, Ethel
Van Buskirk, Bernice Bcfkholdcr, Ada
Chase, Bessie Cheney, Lydia Steiner, Mr.
and Mrs. Authur:Lisson, Messrs. Walter
Bennett, Curtis Berkholder, Harvey Dan.
ley, Harvey Confer, Floyd and Clarence
Durham. From Sonestown were Misses
Leah and Anna Hazzen, Ada Hall, Rose
and May Simmons, Messrs. Walter and
Bert Hazzen, md Spencer and Alvah
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