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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
EXPLOSION SCATIERS
 DEATH AND INJURY.
Two Chinese Killed and Eighteen Maimed at a Quicksilver Mine
 Near Calistoga.

NAPA, April 20.-At the Oat Hill quick silver mine, fourteen miles above Calis- toga, an explosion occurred this morning at 5:l5 o'clock, causing the death of two Chinese and the wounding of eighteen others.
 About 150 Chinese and the same number Of white men are employed in the mine, and there are two villages in which the workmen reside, the homes of the Chi nese being separated from those of the whites by quite a distance. The giant powder which is used in operating the mine is kept in a powder-house, and the Chinese contract laborers go there and get 1t from time to time and temporarily place in their cabins what they intend to use.
 This morning J. J. Multer assistant su- perintendent of the mine, discovered flames issuing from one of the Chinese cabins. An alarm was sounded, and the Chinese crowded about the burning cabin, throwing buckets of water on the flames.
 Suddenly there was a terrific explosion, which shook the earth for hundreds of yards around. After the smoke cleared away nothing remained of the building, and the dead and wounded coolies lay scattered over the ground.
 Stagedriver C. w. G. Connor conveyed a number of the wounded Chinese to Cal istoga, and the remaining wounded Chi nese are on their way to that town.
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when convinced that the story was known and would be published whether or no, he finally said: T did not do what l have done with any wish to gain notoriety. The matter is simply this' 1 believe that patriotism is the highest and best virtue that humanity possesses and that money spent in culti- vating it is never thrown away. It is a protection, not only for our homes and firesides against an invading enemy but for ourselves against ourselves as we'll Let a man be proud of his coun- try and that pride will make him exert every effort to make his country the best on earth. Consequently we will get good morals, good laws and good government and protection in all honest business.
 T deprecate war and the horrors that accompany it as much as any one, and would go far as any one to prevent war if it could be done without disgrace. AS to the justice or injustice of the present difficulty, I have nothing to say. All l know is that those in authority are ex-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
ION TO CUBAH'
Significant Words of Gen. eraI Shafter Before the
 Union League Club.

There were assembled in the Maple room of the Palace Hotel last night d large number of well known men, some of whom are prominent, in military CIT cles, all over the State, the occasion being a reception rendered by the mem berS of the Union League Club to Gen eral w. R. Shafter, commander or the Department of California, previous to his departure for the East to-day There were present many of the gen. erals personal admirers whose friend ship he has gained by his sterling quail ities both as an accomplished gentle man and a soldier of high standing in the army His uniform courtesy to all with whom he has come in contact during the long period he was sta~ toned here made him many warm friends.
 In responding to the address of well come General Shafter spoke these sig nificant words: The concentration or regular troops in the southern part Of the United States means that the mo- ment the Government determines to take decisive steps the entire force will be landed on Cuban soil and there, in conjunction with the insurgents, will concentrate their whole force upon tha taking of the city of Havana, which will be speedily accomplished.
 If the well wishes and godspeeds which the general received last night are realized he will return again to San Francisco covered with added glory and greater honors than he has yet accepted during his long and meri- | torious service in the army. The fol- | lowing were noted among those pres ent: General H. C.. Merriam. the new l department commander; Major T. H. Barry; Colonel J. D. V. Middleton, chief surgeon; General s. w. Backus, Colonel Isaac Trumbo, Colonel J. B. Wright
 l1.1r-f Van Tassel, Major Wallace Diss, Judge J. M. Hayne, Judge H. c. Dibble, Judge
 Mannon of Ukiah. Colonel J. c. Lynch Senator Tirey L. Ford. Senator Thoma:
 Flint, J. s. Spear. w. w. Montague
 H. T. Slime. l. w. Hellman, Danie
 Cole. E. P. F. Troy, c. w. Dinkelspiel
 pr. D. S. Simon, Captain J. Waller anC
 George H. Pippy.
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Incidents of the Campaign.

Miss s. J. Jones, principal of Agassiz Primary School, on Bartlett streeet, near Twenty was much com mended for her forethought in provid- ing her young charges with a good view of the patriotic spectacle attained in a pleasant way. She chartered seven large buses, and at the cost of 10 cents Cor carfare) each child secured full and comfortable view of the parade and an enjoyable ride to and from the scene.
 A telegram was received at army headouarters yesterday from the Secre- tary of War to the effect that the wives and families of the officers could re- main in the quarters they now occupy until further orders are issued regard inc the disposition of the First h. fantry Regiment and two light bat teries. The families of the enlisted men will also continue to occupy their present quarters.
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erting every effort to prepare for con flict that seems inevitable and I con- sider it my duty as an American citizen to help in every way I can.
 If war must come, I want to see the victory on our side, and to that end am willing to go as far as the next man. I would rather. however, be al- lowed to do what I do in a quiet and transformations manner. I don't mind spending few dollars in such a cause, nor do I think. were I young and able, I would shrink when it came my turn to go with the rest; but I do fear you newspaper men, and I don't know of anything that would cause me to turn back quicker than the knowledge that a reporter was in front of me-"
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
MISS DAISY WRIGHT
 BECOMES A BRIDE.
Marriage of Young Lady Who Was Born in Monterey's Old
 Custom House.

PACIFIC GROVE. April 20.-A quiet home wedding occurred here this morn ing, the principals in which are persons of prominence in this portion of the State. Miss Daisy D. Wright was married at the home of her parents, Captain and Mrs. Jonathan Wright, to Cornelius A. Culp. formerly of San Felipe but now a resident of Pacific Grove
 The bride is daughter of an officer of General (then LieutenanO William Te- cumseh Shermans company. Her mother for the United States Government at Monterey during the Civil War and, as such, received the dispatch announcing Lincolns emancipation proclamation.
 Miss Wright herself is the only person born in Monterey's famous old custom house. MT. Culp is a son of J. D. Culp of San Felipe, the veteran tobacco grower of the State
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RIVER STEAMSHIP
 CORCORAN LAUNCHED.
Whistles Sound and Bells Ring as It Glides Into the Water at
 Stockton

STOCKTON, April 20.-The H. J. Cor coran, the new passenger steamer of the California Navigation and Improvement Company, was launched at o'clock this afternoon. The vessel is the finest river steamer on the coast. It will make the run between San Francisco and Stockton in five hours. It has beautiful lines. a length of 215 feet over all, and a double engineering gear. The launching was at tended by the blowing of whistles and ringing of bells. It was remarked by spectators that the vessel may see servlce as a transport or a member of the mos quito fleet if one is organized on this coast.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
(Q[ \ I

As the hills are great; as the gori6 is great, so is the strength Of man. But all this can De worn away. Time and folly will do the work. And then who can re- place the damage done ? Have you never seen men prematurey oidS Have you seen the cQreWorn and the depressed man 2 HaYe you never seen the hopefess way in which they walk arounds You say to yourself, Poor man!" But think for q few seconds. How long is # going to De before some one IS able to talk in that way Of yous # you 90 on as you are going to-day tt won't De Io1gi 8Ut there IS help and there IS hope for you. Do you know what "Hudyan" iss # you do not tt will cost you only one postage stamp to learn. # is the Sran6-yes, the great specific which the Hudsonian doctors n their researches discovered some years ago. H IS the one thing that has cured all cases Of weak and faihnq strength with which tt has been the for tune Of these great physicians to come into contact. They were wise when they called # GREAT ''Hudyan, !" for what will make weak men strong, runy men Wgor- ous, stupid men wise and shaky men firm IS surely GREAT. And tt IS also
 GRAND
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nine feet two inches in diameter, weigh ing several tons and revolving at high rate of speed. This immense. wheel crashed through the pillars which were it's it sup support. breaMng the ,hanges and sending fragments of machinery with ing. Fifty or sixty prisoners and one guard were in the mil at the time, sev- eral in close proximity to the scene of the harms way. The missing of the steam escaping from the pipes excited the, pris;; oners to some degree, but all behaved splendidly, to lne great pleasure or War den Hale
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Washington, by an enlisted man sent by the lieutenant to secure them.
 In consequence of this last debauch Mrs. Dean has left him and is now liv- ing in the city. This is his second wife, his first partner having secured a di Vorce from the lieutenant on the ground of non-sUpOort
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Fight to a Draw.

SACRAMENTO, April 2o.-Ed Johnson of the Sacramento Athletic Club and Joe Reay, Pacific Coast welterweight cham pion, tonight fought twenty rounds to a
 draw. It was one of the best fights ever put up in Sacramento. It was under the auspices of the Sutter Athletic Club.
 'Kid' Bogart of Sacramento and J. H. McMahon of the Olympic Club enter tained the audience in spirited prelim- mary of ten rounds, resulting in draw.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Alabama's Democratic Nominees.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 20.-The State Democratic convention to-day re- nominated Governor Johnston, Treasurer Ellis and Auditor Whi!a by exclamation Judge McClallan was nominated for Chief Justice and John Haratson, J. Dowell, J. R. Tyson and H. A. Sharp for Associate Justices. R. P. McDavid was nominated for Secretary of State.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
ACCIDENT IN THE OLD
 MILL kT SAN QUENTIN.
Large Pulley Wheel Breaks Loose, Endangering the Lives of
 Number of Conyicts.

SAN QUENTIN, April 20.-An accident to the machinery of the old mill occurred in the prison to-day, and will necessitate a cessation of work for at least two weeks. The nature of the accident was such that it is almost a miracle that sev- eral men did not lose their lives. Strange to say, nobody sustained scratch.
 The main shaft that provides power for the machinery of the old mill broke with a terrific crash, releasing a pulley wheel
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
ILWACO'S VICTIMS OF
 SPINAL MENINGITIS.
Autopsy Confirms the Diagnosis Made by United States
 S11rreoD Redmond

SEATTLE, April 2O.-The autopsy made by Dr. Redmond. United States surgeon at Fort Canby. on the bodies of those who were supposed to, ,have died at nwaco of cerbro spinal meningitis yesterday fully confirmed the former diagnosis that it was this disease in the worst form It is the same as that at Skaguay some time ago. The greatest alarm exists around Ilwaco as well as on the other side of the Columbia River in Oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
R.eeisters and Receivers.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Senate to-day confirmed the following nomina- tions: Registers of Land Off1ce-Frank D. Hobbs, at Salt Lake. Utah; George D. Greene, at Helena, Mont; Edward Bras sey, at Lewiston, Mont. Receivers-John Horsky, at Helena, Mont: Andrew J. Edsall, at Bozeman, Mont; L. Eldridge, at Lewiston Mont.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
OFF WITH THE GOOD
 WISHES OF THE CITY

chief of the State forces, the honor of leading the troops on the field would devoIve upon General Dickinson
 A telegram from Admiral kirtland' U. s. N, was read, in which the ad- miral expressed regret that he could not attend The duty of respondlns to the sentiment of the United States navy was assigned to Irving M. Scotr who performed it in a highly accepta- hla nnanner
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Death of an octogenarian.

SANTA CRUZ, April 2O.-William Wright died this morning. He was a na- tive of Scotland, aged S4 years. MT. Wright came to Santa Cruz from St. AL bans, Vt, ten years. ago. He is mourned by a widow and seven children He was the father of Miss E. A. Wright of this city and Mrs. u. G. Greene, prominent in suffrage, temperance and kindergarten movements of this State. The funeral will be held on Friday from the family home on Mission street.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Enlisting California Rangers.

ALAMEDA. April 2O.-Preparations are being made to obtain members of volun- teer company to be raised in this city as part of regiment of California rangers which it is proposed to organize as soon as the call for troops is issued by the President. There are many young men here who are desirous of taking part in the conflict with Spain, and it is expected that there will be no trouble in raising a company at least.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Gladstone Is Failing.

HAWARDEN, April 20.-The bulletin issued to-day regarding the health of the Right Honorable William E. Gladstone says the condition of the patient is not so favorable as 1t has been recently.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
TWO MASKED ROBBERS
 HOLD UP A STAGE.
Take the Mail and Express and Col
 lect Toll From the Pas
sen gers.

SOLOMONVILLE, Ariz., April 20.-The stage between Geronimo and Globe was held up at o'clock this afternoon about five miles north of Geronimo by two rob bers. They took the registered mail and express and robbed all the. passengers. The robbers went north. Agent Rice of San Carlos sent Indian scouts to take the trail. Sheriff Birchfield left this evening to join in the pursuit. It is not known how much booty the robbers obtained.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

cluding some excellent solos; the Bohe- tions, and after dancing there was a fine collation. served. Those present from Oakland Council were Councillor Mrs. B. Reynolds, Mrs. H. Coffman, V. C.; Mrs. White, A. V. C.; MT. H. H. Meyers, Mrs. Anan Weekes. Miss Blanche Reynolds.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
LUMN AT THE FOOT OF MARKET STREET.

uel Hysong. Thomas P. Jones, August Kelting, Joseph Keiger. Axel R. Kling- berg, Joseph Ledvina. David H. Lewis Joseph Lecomsky, Daniel O'Donnell Charles H. Pelton, Owen Place, William J. Quinn, Frank A. Razee, Allison C. Rhoads, Max C. Riepe, Anthony Savier William s. Sloan, Frank A. Spaulding John A. Strain, Howard Stram, John C. Wieczorek. Earl V. Woodruff, James F Rnzzelle Ia mes Me AlliStar
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Bram Guilty of Murder.

BOSTON, April 20.-Thomas Bram was to-day found guilty of murder without capital punishment in the barkentine Herbert Fuller case.
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An Eniozable Surprise.

OAKLAND, April 20 On Monday even ing, April IS, California Council. Daugh- ters of Liberty. invited their sister coun- cilor. Mrs B. Reynolds of Oakland Coun- cil No. 3. D. of L.. to visit them. Mrs
 Reynolds little thought the affair was a surprise in her honor, but she was grand ly entertained with a fine programme, in
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Sailed Under Sealed Orders.

ISLAND OF BERMUDA, April 20.-The British cruiser Palas sailed from here to-day under sealed orders, going in southerly direction.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Will Run for Congress.

CARSON, April 20.-D. S. Truman of candidate for Congress by petition,
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21
Rich Strike in Pine Nut

CARSON, April 20.-The biggest strike ever made in Pine Nut is reported from the Monday mine. The blue lead has
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-21

been reached and it is a very rich dis coVery.
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HOSPITAL CORPS.

Hospital corps that will accompany the First Infantry-Captain Ganly, assist ant surgeon; Hospital Steward Herman Miller from Benicia. Privates Gates. Jer- nigan. Lyons, Roehl, St. Clair, Bussard, from the Presidio; PriVates Hutchins, Gresham, Brow and Neister, from Be- nicia.
 THE BAND.
 Chief musician, W. G. B. Erdmann. Lieutenant musicians-Ursenbach and Frehnar.
 Sergeant. c. H. Fix.
 Privates - AlvaheZ. Ames Blanche, Busch, Cochran, Cregan. Horwitz, Las kele, Hansen, Kees. O'Connor, Parrott.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-13


a club OF women to study, unravel phi,os-
ophy, or discriminate between the liter
ature OF the ancient and modern writers ?
II there weren't already so many clubs.
/ I'd start a new one, and there shouldn :
I be rule in it; not a thing TO repress.
, or to hinder free expression or kindly
impulse. When club outgrows its con-
stitution,' it shows the folly OF having
one at ALL"
| The Query Club wants 70 know how
can take care Of its representation at
| conventions, annual meetings. etc.
! It thinks the entertainment OF delegates
| in the homes OF members OF the organiza-
ton, while delightfully."- pleasant, destroys
the privilege OF the hostesses attending
and enjoying the meetings.
It holds that IL the local committees
secure place OF meeting. a headquarters
| for the officers. rooms and rates az hotels,
restaurants and boarding houses. and look
after the local arrangements. they have
accomplished the purpose OF their appoint
neut. and delegates and visitors should
The position IS well taken. As organ.za-
tons increase in Membership and repre-
sentation they become too much OF a tar
on the hospitality OF The town IN which
they are held.
This is a thought and suggestion worthy
OF consideration.
Another club organ" has launched fear
lessIy into the treacherous water. OF Jour
ralism. This time. Il is Woman. Work.
published IN Montgomery. Alabama, and
edited BY Ellen Downs ard Evelyn FItz-
patrick The October number contains
several fna papers read a. the Biennial
meeting. II is bright. and interesting with
variety. TOT disdaiu.rg even. mention OF
fashions fsncses. There :. too. a delight
fully southern favor the musical accent
50 charming in the women OF the South.
which can be discsTaed, though not put
into cold print
Speaking OF club organs. & gems q
lasting shame that the very first one os
al. the Cycle. published By Mrs. CroIy.
should not have had the stauaca support
70 whom club women owe loyaltv. 4 IL
% Jennie June. the Mother e Women.
Clubs. The cyo,a was. II itself the very
best club magazine ever published The
Cub Woman. published BY Eelsa " Win
slow. vlu De equally as coed. y support
ed H5eraEy hy the clubs.
One % ths many things club women r=l
learn. II time. IS 20 combine business
methods and proaptasss II the routine @:
their club lie. II once tried. TIRE soOaomy
Of tine vii Be found 50 Ers2z there VII
e no fear of its Gisco1tinaazce.
II. power o. clubs "a r.. tron one
part OF the country % The ot5sr. ard IS
proving daily Shsi an Influence fer god.
women san Be for the natSoa-
Mrs D ". Mills e Topeka, has ben
appointed Chairman q correspondence fo-
legislative Ng.k Z ne safe Fsoerztion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-13

at disadvantage and the lessons were
arranged TO begin at the very COM
mencement OF English literature, COM
ing up TO the time OF Shakespeare The
balance Of the year was devoted 20 the
work OF that author. This year Millions
Paradise Lost viii occupy the most OF
the time. with few more plays Of
Shakespeare at the beginning and end
ing OF the years work
Two lessons are given yearly 10 Topics
OF the Times" Two public educational
meetings have been held, and one talk
upon art. by Mrs Murdoch. OF Wichita
This year It has been planned to observe
Kansas Day" with a public meeting.
and also one day TO be called Home
Day"
Circle colors: White and blue.
Motto: Work for some good: nor idly
lie within the human hive"
The years watchword:
''SIumber not in the tents OF oyur fathers.
The world is acknowledgements with IT."
Present officers:
President-Mrs. MarEaretta Smith
First Vice President-Mrs. Myrna S.
Engle.
Second Vice President-Mrs. Mary C
Buttrey.
Peck.
Corresponding secreea-y-Mrs. MeHisa
F Ready.
Treasurer-Mrs. Eugenia s. Ganb1L
The Twentieth Century Curo. OF Stock
ton. Kan.
The Twentieth Century club. OF Stock
ton. Kan, has issued a very 1-at year
book setting forth very attractive pro-
gram
It's motto is: '"whns we i've let u, con-
time 70 learn
Il meets every first and thru Thurs
day Of each month from the middle O.
September until the last % May.
Its program Is miscellaneous. covering
current history. and topics with which
every club woman should be familiar.
Its officers for the present year are:
Presideut-Mrs Calender.
Vice Presdeut-AILss Osborn.
Secretary and Treasurer-Nrs. La Rue
Travelling Libraries
Another liabrary was sent out this week
this one 20 Valencia
Mrs. Jennette Scott Benton. Of the Mag
azine club. Fort Scott, has sent in the
twenty-five books she pledged at the
meeting of The state Federation. Fort
Scott has also added another twenty-five.
Candida has been having -: against
red tape. The constitution and bylaws
exc.tes her 70 muuny.
1t makes me very weary" said she
with that approach toward sang which
she always shows when excited. ''to see
women 50 uaorigsnaL The very fTss tang
group % harmless .nofTsnsivs women
DO. when they get together % form a
club for the study Of history o. poetry
IS % frame q monster. 70 set up fe,ich:
a thing without sentiment or conscience:
a thins stronger than its worshlpers even.
s-nce L stiles ali spontaneity. How does
. rcck-rbbed. steTeo;yped constitution
. .wsys ssvoriRE Of the iG1mas uEity 81
thought q ;ae part OF rs trainers. help
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-13

tlS N2-S Nt4' OF ~ esililsto2l nan
Cary Circle, Of Wellington. kan. was
organized December :. 1S.5. with twelve
charter members The circle was named
81 honor OF the Cary sisters. and ore %
the most delightful programs vas made
Up from the writings Of these TWO au-
thors. together Win sketches Of their
lives. The object or tae circle as ser
forth IN the constitution IS As follows.
ITO encourage women 70 study. - furn-
ssh opportunity FOR self-eGlture; 20 pro
mote an interest in the best literary
works Of the day. and 10 consider sub
5ects Of general interest. whether Of q
literary. social or educational nature
The study began Win American iitera-
ture. afterwards taking up contempor-
aneous English literature A year ago
H. was felt thai the circle vas working