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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
CHARGED WITH INCOMPETENCE Allegations Against the School Principal of
 San Rafael. Board of Education Meeting To-Night Promises a
 Sensation.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN RAFAEL, May 12-To-morrow night this city will be treated to a genuine sensation. At that time the Board of Education will meet, and be- fore 1t will come charges against George II. Boke, principal of the local gram mar and high schools.
 The charges in the main are Profess sor Boke's incapacity for the position he now occupies, and are preferred by Professor A. c. Abshire, the vice-prin- cipal. It is now known that these al- legations were made some time agosand were to have been acted on at the last meeting of the board, but for reasons known only to the members of that body the hearing of the charges was postponed until the session tomorrow evening.
 The docuD1ent prepared by Professor Abshire comprises two closely type written pages. It is alleged in these written charges that Professor Boke is in no wise fitted to hold the position of principal for either the grammar or the high school, that he has entirely failed to lay out proper course of study for the pupils, and lastly-this being the
 
 principal has shown decided favoritism in the gra A9afion of pupils.
 That these charges, made as they are by the vice principal, a man who is known throughout the entire State as an educator of note, will make a tre- mendous sensation in educational cir cles is not to be doubted for moment
 Professor Abshire was one of the two instructors chosen by the Sonoma Board of Education to prepare a list of questions to be answered by appli cants for a cadetship at West Point in 1894. The other was Professor Bull of Healdsburg
 The written charges are now In the hands of Secretary Hanson of the Board of Education. All the parties to the affair refuse to be interviewed. It is asserted In some quarters that a quiet move tending toward "whitewashing" Is on foot. But there are others who are dissatisfied with Principal Boke. among them being Attorney Henry Eickhoff, president of the Board of Town Trustees, and Professor Abshire will not lack support.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
TO UTILIZE THE SEWAGE.
Governor Budd's Practical Sugges-
 tions on the Subject

A sewage plant at Folsom State Prison may be constructed if the State Board of Examiners authorizes the ere ation of deficiency in the appropria- tion for the support of the prison.
 In regard to this subject Governor Budd was interviewed yesterday. He remarked "No deficiency can be ere ated by the State Board of Examiners unless application for its allowance is made by the State Board of Prison Directors. Should the directors make the application the Attorney General and myself would vote in favor of cre- ating a deficiency to provide sewage plant at Folso-l.
 'I do not believe in draining the sew age of the prison into the American River. The sewage should be secured and utilized as fertilizing agent. Med ical experts are familiar with such methods of disposing of sewage. have not the time now to go into details on the proposition to creat a deficiency. I can say that the State Board of Ex- aminers might meet in San Francisco or Sacramento without delay to con- sider an application from the Board of Prison Directors"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
POW ER..

The feeling Of power IS as splendid a one as there IS n the world. When you know that you are equal to any task that may be' placed before you, you cannot but feel proud. But how fey men there are m the dferent' stations Of life who are full Of #. Much fewer than you would imagine. loss or stre1ofb is caused in men from causes too numerous to mention. 0yer-exertion is ore Of fhe commonest. An individual, instead or exercising al Of Ms functions inequaf pro- portion, uses some to excess. An0 as mai fer Of consequence De begins to get weak. 6ut there IS at least one way ID which he may recover his strength. f hs oy 0s'n9 the "Hudyan" treatment Fhe does he WIT pass through the following stages;
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
SPANIARDS TURN
 OUT IN GREAT NUMBER.
Madrid's Population Witnesses q Bull Fight to Provide Funds
 for the Navy.

MADRID, May 12-It seemed this afternoon as if the entire population of Madrid was thronging to the bull ring. At the patriotic bull fight to raise funds for the navy, as at the recent gala per- formance, there was a grand patriotic turnout. But the latter was an ex- pression of patriotism on the part of the aristocracy, and to-day it was the people who expressed the patriotic feel ing. The seats sold at fabulous prices, all the receipts being devoted to the navy fund. Every available vehicle was reQuisitioned and thousands on foot formed a long procession waiting ad- mission and all wearing the national colors, the women having the yellow and red of Spain in their hair and on their breasts, the men displaying the colors at their buttonholes or in their cravats, while the trappings of the horses were bedecked with the Spanish colors. The stores were closed and the cafes packed with people heatedly dis cussing the probabilities of the war. Nobody dared speak of peace.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
PRocLA1MINe THE BLOCKADE.
President Mckinley to Formally No
 tify the Powers To-Day.


 NEW YORK, May 12.-The Herald's Washington correspondent telegraphs: President Mckinley will formally pro- claim tomorrow the institution and maintenance of the blockade of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
 Such a proclamation is in course of preparation at the State Department, and it will be presented to the Presi- dent for his signature tomorrow morning. Likewise notification will be sent to the representatives of the powers of the world, notably Great Britain, Germany, Russia, France, Netherlands, Japan and China, inform ing them of the action of this Govern ment. Such a notification will be in terpreted to extend to the citizens of the respective countries once it has been communicated to the govern ments, and neutral vessels will accord ingly be subject to seizure, provided they sail after warning has been given.
 The preparation of the proclama tiOns was the result of dispatch received by Secretary Long this afternoon from Rear Admiral Dewey announcing the maintenance of "a strict blockade" It developed to-day that the institution of the blockade was in accordance with the plans prepared by the Naval War
 
 the attack on the Philippines was be- gun.
 The blockade now being enforced by Rear Admiral Dewey's squadron is known In international law as a simple or de facto blockade. There is a great distinction between the blockade he has instituted and that being maintained by the North Atlantic squadron. In case of capture the rules of evidence which are applicable to one kind of blockade are entirely inapplicable to the other, and what a neutral vessel might lawfully do in the case of a sim pie blockade would be sufficient cause for condemnation in case of govern mental blockade. A simple blockade is constituted merely by the fact of an investment and without the necessity of public notification. This kind of blockade which is being maintained by Deweys' ships will end tomorrow when the Presidents proclamation will mark the beginning of the governmental blockade.
 It is expected that the Presidents
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13

proclamation will permit the neutIai
 vessels in the harbor of Manila sun clent time to leave, as was one Ill lns case or the blockade of Havana ahu other Cuban ports. It will state tnat an ef1cient force will be posted so as TO prevent the entrance or exit or VeS- selS. and announce that any neutral vessels approachin~ Manila without notice or knowledge of the establish ment of the blockade will De uuiy warned by the commander of the block ad1ng force, who will note such warn ing on her log, and if the same vessel should again attempt to enter the blockaded port she would be seized.
 It will be an easy matter for Rear Admiral Dewey to blockade Manila All that will be necessary will be the stationing of the McCulloch and an- other gunboat, like the Petrel. at the entrance to the two channels leading into the harbor. AS he is in possession Of Cavite arsenal, etc, and has the city under his guns, it will be impossible for blockade runner to pass his guns and attempt to land supplies for the Span laros- Satisfactory results are ex- pected from the maintenance of the blockade An important eff ct will be 10 prevent supplies from reaching the spanish troops from the sea.
 The insurgents can be depended upon to capture all the supplies coming over land. The Spaniards in the Philippines are in the same situation as those in Havana, and their condition will make them much easier prey for Uncle sam when the troops reach Manila, thirty days hence.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
GERMANY'S NEUTRALITY
 NOT TO BE DOUBTED.
Hint to the English, French and Austrian Newspapers on the
 Nations Stand.

BERLIN, May 12.-The semi official North German Gazette this afternoon. in denying reported interview be- tween Emperor William and United States Ambassador White relative to the German Governments attitude to- ward the United States, says: The Americans cannot doubt the character of our strict and perfectly loyal neu- trality after the repeated official dec larations."
 The North German Gazette adds: Let this also be hint to the English. French and Austrian newspapers, which are so anxious to represent the Government and public opinion of Ger many as hostile to the President and people of the United States. The i'm perial policy has a right to feel conf1- dent that its more than century Of friendship to a state in which millions or Germans have found second home Will not be disturbed without urgent reasons"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
Remodeling of the Cabinet With Sagasta Still at
 the Head.
Four Wdrlike Ministers Give Way to Less Belligerent
 Successors.

cisive engagement must be for Spain, no matter whether the result be vic- tory or defeat.
 If this reasoning is sound the pros- poets for early peace are not at all black. Senor Gullon's removal, too, heightens the chances in it's favor He was certainly General Woodfords bete noir, and with him and Senor Moret out of the Cabinet there should be no great difficulty in signing a treaty of peace upon a basis in accordance with the spirit of President McKinley's declarations and at the same. time spare as much as possible Spains sus- capabilities.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
The power is going fast. Prematureness always.
 Loss stopped.
 Confidence returns. Health and full vieor aoain.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13
OREGON AND MARIETTA
 ARE NOW BOUND NORTH.
Having Been Coaled the Battle-ship and Gunboat Depart From
 Rahia
Copyrighted. 1888. by James Gordon Bennett.

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 12.-The bat tle-ship Oregon and the gunboat Mar ietta, having coaled to their fullest capacity, left Bahia yesterday bound north. Their destination is not known, but 1t is assumed that they will pro- ceed direct to Key West.
 POINTE-A-PETRE, via Hayti, May 12-The auxiliary cruiser St. Louis left Basse-Terre last night after receiving cable instructions from Washington. Her destination is unknown.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-13

NOVCi IlOl dCllCi Ol VI
 Porto Rico the news of
 ourdeparture. We avoid
 ed anything that looked
 like a Warship and our
 voyage was without In-
 cident.
 "A German steamer
 that arrived here yes
 terday afternoon report
 ed five American war ships off Monte Christi. followed by three news paper dispatch boats. They are undoubtedly the vessels of Admiral Sampson's squadron"
 NEW YORK, May I2.- The Washington correspond ent to the Herald sends the following:
 It was pointed out by the naval expert with whom l talked tonight that the Span ish fleet occupied thirteen days in making the voyage from St. Vincent to Marti- nique. At this rate it's speed was only seven knots an hour. and he thought that this low rate was maintained because of the saving of coal that would naturally result therefrom. St. Pierre, Mar unique, from which point the HeraId-Call dispatch is dated, is 425 miles from San Juan. At the rate of seven miles an hour the distance will be covered within a little more than two days, so that by Saturday evening Rear Ad-- miraI Simpsons force and the enemy should be engaged in battle.
 Notwithstanding the inabil- ity of the department to cable the Herald-Call's information to Rear Admiral Sampson, it is the confident expectation of the authorities that he will be advised of the coming of the Spanish fleet by the Am scouts which are cruis- ing in the waters of the WindWard Islands.
 This means that the scene of the prospective battle will be in the vicinity of San Juan.
 Rear Admiral Sampson is clothed with the most liberal authority as to the manner in which he shall give battle. To the minds of naval ex- pertS, however, It is evident ly his purpose to permit the Spanish fleet to enter the har- Dor of San Juan. With his monitors, which are incapa- ble of making a speed of more than twelve knots an hour, it would be impossible for him to pursue the enemy at sea as the Spanish men-of- war are all swift armored cruisers, credited with having a speed of twenty knots an hour.
 It will, therefore, probably be his policy to permit the Spanish fleet to sail into San Juan harbor and thento block ade the harbor so as to pre- vent their exit.
 OMDOM Moxy TLa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-25

Mowat; trio, ''IIaffman's Mocklng Bid Medley,
Miss Thompson and the Misses MOwat.
Among others who were present were Mrs. j. Ill.
RalstCn Mrs. A. Jacobs, Mrs. Shettie, Phoebe and
Clara Miller Ada Emmons Julia knowlton. Nora
Sakers, f. ans. Shpley; Messrs Banes, Ladson,
Mrs Jos. Il. Owens is visiting relatives in Bal
timore.
Miss Caroline Fost Of Philadelphia is the guest
of Mrs. Anne f. Young.
The event of the season was a social held re
Gently at the Masonic Hail. under the direction or
Miss Geddis of Washington. An interesting pro-
gram was presented enjoyed by company of 800
The principal attraction OF the evening WAS a
cake walk, in which about twelve couples of
children participated. The prize. large cake
awarded to No. II, Misses Nellie Whyte and
Ruby Ansley Of Washington, Miss Ansley imper-
souating a boy. The Judges were Messrs. ii.
fancy dancing exceptionally well executed
Among those taking part were: Master Laurence
Amap of Hyattsvi1le 1.-THE Jockey dance;'' Miss
HELEN Geddes Misses May Hickey. Bessie Rowles.
Miss Geddes. Miss Lillian Harmon. Miss Whyte
and Miss Ada Posey. The four young ladies who
took part in ''the Preach ballet were Misses
Goddess. lillian Harmon. Edith Sims ard Ethel
Morgan The program closed with a grand march,
led by Miss Geides. After the march general
dancing INDUCED in Until late hour.
large number from Washington were present.
Mr. ard Mrs. NJ. W. Kearney of this place en-
tertained Ruth Charter. No. 7. Of THE Eastern
STAR at their hsseitabie home "wednesday even
ing. 1t delightful occasion to those pros
ent. among whom were Mr.. and Mrs. H Is. Ma
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Perkins. Mrs. r. A.
Fowler. Mrs. GUIDE, Mrs Cooke, Mr.. and Mrs.
Green. the Misses Perkins, Long, Julian and Liz
Zie Kearney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-25
A Tiny Pine Tree.
From the st. Louis Giobe-Democrat.

one or the most remarkable features of
japanese gardening is the way in which
every plant and tree in a famous garden
will be reproduced in miniature, by sys-
tenn of dwarfing which has been handed
down from many generations back Every
characteristic of a large tree will be pre-
served, the foliage, the color and the tex
ture of the branches, and yet the miniature
copy will often be not more than from one
to three feet high. Prof. C. E. Bessey tells
of case in this country in which nature
has ecHpsed the art of the japanese. While
climbing Green mountain. near Boulder
Col. Prof Bessey found growing from q
crevice in one of the rocks at the summit a
small pine tree. about ; IA inches high, and
barely a quarter of an inch in diameter.
l. was unbranched and bore u single ter
m:nal tuft of leaves. The tiny tree had
made a good fight for existence amid the
irclemencies of its exposed situation, for
when ii was carefully examined twenty
five distinct annual rings were discovered.
Such case of natural dwarfing is almost
unprecedented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-25
HYATTSvILLE.

An oyster and turkey supper served at the
Masonic Hall Tuesday evening, under the manage
mcnt OF Mrs l.. Ii. Campbell, Mr.. Chas A Wells
Mrs. W. W. Van Loan, Mrs X. Il. Whiting and
Mrs. NJ. IL. kearney, for the enef of the Pinckney
Memorial Church. The tables tastefully dec
GRATED with flowers and Laden with edibles of the
season. Musical talent from Washington contrib
uted to the pleasure of the evening The ladies
ais" entertained the boys Of the church choir sup
per
Mrs. Geo. NJ. Smith is visiting relatives at her
old home la Newark. n. j.
Major James Nj. Young of the marines, who has
just returned from Sitka, Alaska, where he has
been stationed, is visiting his mother Mrs Anne E.
Young of this place.
Mr.. Paul Mcfarland. who has been confined to
f his room for the past four weeks with typhoid
Miss Corihne Mcfarland Is visiting Mrs. Owen
Norris of Bloomfield, Md.
cd agent for the Baltimore and Ohio road at River
dale vice J. A BinndoR, resigned, the appointment
1t is learned upon reliable authority that the Bal
timore and Washington SUBURBAN electric railway
commodation OF passengers by December IS The
tracks have been laid and trolley poles erected to
on small fl, Lear the Western brnch The traeks
have also been land to the Perkins property; This
stated, was given to the Washington and Bali
more boulevard with the st .pulaton that the
should be running by certain time. This having
expired without the agreement being carried out,
without eompens alton. 1t is thought the matter
will be shortly adjusted and the work continued
Mr. Howard .: Emmons, state superintendent of
the Anti-salooi, League, has just returned after
weeks labor in that field. having visited Balti-
more. Hagerstown, Frederick. Unienyille and Union
Bridge in the interest of the league.
The LADIES' Aid Suei ~ OF the Presbyterian
Church met at the residence OF Mrs. George ).
Britt Monday evening a he meeting was atened
by the president, with Scripture reading, followed
by prayer Among those present were Mrs. Gee.
1ise. Mrs Buck. Mrs. Mcneil, Mrs. Richardson.
Mrs Noel, Miss Leila Noel, Miss Stormont. Miss
Frazier. Miss Eliza Baukhages, Mrs. W. Richarsi-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. tieerge s. Britt. The next
meeting will be held at aIis Bucks
musicale was given recently at the residence of
Miss Haddie K. Thompson IN this village The
following program rendered: Piano duet,
Invitation to the Waltz, Miss Mowat; piano
ss!o Spinning SON" Miss Linda Shreye; piano
Emmons; piano duet. Fairy Queen Galop, Mr..
Walter and Miss Linda Shreve: piano solo, Joy
GUS Farmer" Miss Elsie Hall; duet, Kinder
Garrotte," Misses Mewat and Thompson: two-part
song. The Miller and the Maid, Walter and d
Linda Shreve; piano duet. Lovely Moonlight.
'.Marehe Faciie," Walter shreve; dnet waves
song, I'm summer Time" Miss Mabel Emmons;
piano Solo Camp of the Gipsies,'' Miss Linda
shreye; song, Sing, Sweet Bird Miss Lizzie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-25
LANGDON.

Saturday evening last a masquerade surprise
party given to Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Sexton,
who had just returned from trip Of two mcn'hs
through the west The party was given nj their
residence Avalon Heights All costa,ned
themselves to impersenate different characters.
1t the order of the evening not to assemble
at place of meeting. but TO come from nearly
every Eouse within a radius of three miles. so
that there was continual flow Of visitors to
M. Sexton's home from TO pm.
After removing masks and while spending a
ceHples Of hours with mnsie. eomical rtasinys and
fun in general the cooks and ''washerwoaeu
took charge Of the dining room and spread col
Iation brought by the merry maskers. At good
night the host and hostess said they would get
even with some one
Among those present were: Mr.. John Inor. as
highwaymap: Mr.. Cbas. Clark. wea,y While: Mr..
Herman Schmidt. colored divine: Mrs o V.
Shomo, old fashioned woman: Mrs. Chas. Watson,
old maid: Mrs. Goodwin. grandma: Mrs. John
Loer Dina; Mr.. q. v. Shonne: ceon dude; trma
Paxton and Eta Page twin babies; Lizzie Hill ~
gas. gypsy queen: EsteIie Tempkins. Greeian grl;
Chas. Paxton. ghost; Harry Clark. sheeny; Chs
Porter, Hishman, Al. Wafscn. sporty coon; L l.
Cattertnn. clown; Myra Cheshire, nurse; Luiu
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ITEMS 35c gloves. l0c.
DEMURRER NOT SUSTAINED.
der Affecting Extension
PrOmfssOry Note.

Judge Cole. in Circuit Court No l. this
afternoon ovcrruled the demurrer OF III,
defendant in the case OF David r. Mckee
against Orren G. Staples. The latter claim
ed that the indefinite extension of a prom
issory note for purchase money Of certain
stock was not part of the agreement Of sale
of the stock.
The motion was in connection with a suit
a. law to recover $4,000. based on a trans
action involving the purchase by Mr. Nc
Kee of 100 shares of Mergenthaier linotype
stock from Mr.. Staples. the consideration
Icing s12 200. When the contract for pur-
chase was MADE. 1t is alleged. it was agreed
Le tween the parties that Mr. Mckee should
give his promissory note in payment for the
stock.
The note was to run for ninety DAYS and
it was further agreed. according to the al
legation, that If Mckee should desire he
could have the privilege of renewing the
note for three months additional. 1t is
claimed to have been also understood be-
again wish further extension of time the
note could be indefinitely extended, or until
such time as Mr.. Staples might need the
money. --.t
After this agreement was made. Mr. Nc
Kee visited Europe. When he returned he
called on Mr.. Staples for the purpose, it is
alleged. of taking up the note. He was in
formed he says that the stock had been
sold Mr.. Mckee says he learned that at
the time the stock was resold by Mr.
Staples its market value was SlSS share,
or an aggregate, Of about $4,000. This.
taken in connection with the amount of
dividends paid on the stock from the date
of purchase to the date of resale Mr. Nc
Kee maintains, justifiess him in suing for
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-25
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