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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
SAILS AWAY UNDER
 SEALED ORDERS.
Steamship Yale, Formerly the Paris, Is Now Off on a Mysterious
 Mission

NEW YORK, May 2.-The steamship Yale, formerly the American liner Paris, left her docks shortly before s o'clock tonight under sealed orders. When the vessel swung out from her pier, hundreds of steam vessels on the river saluted her with their whistles, and a number of small cannon in the vicinity boomed salutes. On the bridge of the Yale stood Captain Watkins, her former commander, and by his side Captain w c. Wise' of the United States navy, her present commander. A Sandy Hook pilot was also on the bridge The Yale carried a full supply of stores for an extended cruise, and had 5000 tons of coal aboard. The last of the provisions were put in the hold just before she sailed. A navy yard tug, with the last of the ammunition for the rapid-fire guns, arrived at the pier in the afternoon and the supplies were rapidly hoisted aboard the Yale.
 The last distinguishing mark of the American liner disappeared late this afternoon, when the name Paris" was painted from her stern and the word ''Yale" substituted in small black let ters. The only mark which remains is the white band on each funnel, the American line funnel mark.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
NAV AL MILITIA VERY PATRIOTIC State Reserve Command d. CTS Extend Aid to the
 Government. Anxious to Man the Monitors on the Atlantic Sea-
 board.
The War Departn1 ent Losing No Time in Completing Plans for the
 Invasion of Cuba.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-The naval militia of the country is hastening to extend it's aid to the Government Com mander Emerson of the Maryland na- val militia came to the Navy Depart ment to-day and informed Lieutenant Gibbons, the energetic young officer who has done so much to for. the na- val militia, that he has gathered an- other battalion of 130 men which would be ready soon for active service.
 Commander Little of the Rhode Is- land naval militia was also visitor at the department and explained that he had 200 men ready for mobilization. Commander N ton of the North Caro- lima naval militia called personally and succeeded in hc--,ng the department change it's order made in the case of the monitor Nantucket, 90 as to allow the North Carolina militia, instead of the militia of South Carolina, to take that monitor from Wilmington to Port Royal.
 Four flags were displayed to-day for the first time in many months from the staffs of the State, War and Navy De- partment buildings, and on the east front a huge garrison flag fioated, all in honor of the victory of the American fleet at Manila yesterday.
 The War Department Is bending all it's energies to the mastering III or the volunteers and the recruiting or the regular army to its full war strength oI 60,000 men.
 Secretary Alger and General Miles had a long conference With the fresI- dent this afternoon, presumably Tn re- rd tn a teer service.
 Tn few days all the troops that have been ordered to Tampa are expected to reach that place, and the eight large transports which are to conduct the first expedition to Cuba have been or dered to proceed to Tampa. The or ficials, however, decline to make puplc any information regarding the eApeui- T. tion or the place in Cuba where IL IS to land. The Quartermaster's Depart ment has begun negotiations With rali- road companies for the transportatlon of volunteers to their mobiliz1ng points and it is expected arrangements VIII be made for uniform rates on all tne lines, so as to move the troops With the least expense to the Government Gen eral Wesley Merritt, commandlng the Department of the East with headquar- ters at New York, reported at the Wal Department to-day for consultation with Secretary Alger. The purpose ol his visit, other than stated, was no1 divulged. The officers Of the Com missary Department at New York city to-day opened proposals for suppiyins food to an army of 185.000 men if ths Government finds it necessary to con | tract for that number. It is said tht | officials are opposed to buying concen | trated foods, on advice of the Medica Department of the service.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
Troops Said to Have Conn- pelled Our Warships
 to Retreat.
No Losses Sustained by Blan- co.'s Men in the Reported
 Combat.
Onlv One United States Cruiser Is Now in Sight of the
 City.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

HAVANA, May 2.-To-day was the Spanish national holiday, in commem- oration of the victory ninety years ago at Madrid over the French, and it passed off with considerable enthusi asm. The Spanish are confident that ''soon will occur another glorious deed of valor against the stranger. thus per petuating Spanish renown.''
 At 4:30 this afternoon, when this dis patch is sent, three American warships are in sight of Havana.
 At 6:30 o'clock last Friday evening an American ironclad, three smaller vessels and six boats, evidently intend- ed to be used in landing marines, ap- peared in front of Herradura Beach, on Cabanas Bay The Spanish gueril- las fired upon them and the American ships answered the fire with cannon. The guerrilla troops were then re-en- forced by Spanish regulars. The American fleet retired and about two hours afterward moved in the direction of Dominica Beach. The Spanish troops suffered no losses and nothing is known as to the less of any of the Americans.
 Yesterday morning, about g o'clock, the American squadron began to move
 
 the principal vessel seemed to be the Iowa, and not the Indiana, judging from the tall smokestack and the abundant deckWCrk.
 At about 10:3O in the morning the correspondent saw six vessels formed in battle line and moving toward Florida. At the same time a fast yes sel, going at full speed and at a great distance from shore, passed from west to east, returning at 11:30 a. m. and joining three other vessels, which In the meantime had come together in front of Havana, where they were drawn up in battle line. At 11:30 p. m. Sunday all but one had disappeared.
 At o'clock this afternoon the British cruiser Talbot appeared in front of Morro Castle and saluted, the saluta- tion being answered from Cabanas fort ress. The Talbot did not enter the har- bor, but sent an officer in launch who delivered documents to MT. Gollan, the British Consul, after which he accom- panied MT. Gollan to pay his respects to the Spanish admiral.
 MT Gollan and MT. Jerome, the Brit ish Vice Consul, later visited she palace. where they had a conference with General Blanco and his chief of staff. General Pando.
 Senor Marin Conception Duarte, Portuguese, has presented to. Mr.. Gol- Ian. in the latter's capacity as represen- tative Of Americans, a claim for S50.OO0 in gold and bank paper for the bank of Madrid. together with a claim for jew eIrv cloth and other merchandise, which he declares was taken by the crew of the American warship which captured the Spanish passenger steam o,
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
NO ACTION ON THE
 POOLROOM ORDINANCE

sAgSALITO, May 2.-Contrary to gen eral expectations, the Town Council did not pass tonight ordinance n, licensing pool rooms. A petition from Joe Harvey was presented asking for license when the ordinance shall have been passed. The petition will be acted upon on Mon- day. o,,,.;o, declaring the office. of Town Recorder va, sal cant J. H. Pryor holds the office ana m did not fulfill his promise to resign at the meeting r,Ue ,'' tonight The resolution was voted down by Dickinson, Amb1oTrnsetn tn and Crompton. Dickinson wanted 10 know the reason for the resolution, and Svlva gave as the principal. one the fact that Pryor already holds the office of Town Clerk. He said that at the next of such a nature that the board could hardly refuse to pass the resolution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
LEADERS FOR
 ARMY CORPS Alger Will Send His List to the President
 To-Day. General Shafter Announces the Names of His Staff
 Officers.
Hiqh Positions to Be Held Open to Men Who Distinguish Them
 selves in Battle.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, May "A Washington special to the Herald says: General Shafter has selected his entire staff, and their names to-day were made public Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Bab- cock has been appointed adjutant-gen eral; Lieutenant R. H. Noble of the First Infantry, aid-de-camp; Colonel J. V. D. Middleston, chief surgeon; Lieu tenant Frank Green will act as signal officer, and Colonel William Ludlow will command the engineering force Colonel Ludlow will probably be chief of the staff.
 It is understood that Secretary Alger has fully decided upon the officers who will be appointed as major-g generals to command the five corps of the volun- teer army. As yet the names of these officers have not been made public, but it was officially told to-day that Gen. eral Joseph Wheeler of Alabama would receive one of the appointments.
 Secretary Alger will send his list of recommendations for major generals to the President tomorrow. In all prob- ability the President will approve the list as it stands, and immediately send the names to Congress. Several brig adier-general appointments will be kept open, to be nlled Dy o1ncerS who uiS- tinguish themselves in some manner upon the field of battle.
 Representative Hull, chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, was in consultation with war officers in regard to the bill which he has introduced ir Congress providing for an increase ir the volunteer troops. This bill is to provide particularly for the 10000 inn muneS.
 Sacratary A1per had another very busy day. Senators, Representatives and army officers called at his office from an early hour this morning until 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
RECALLS FARRAGUT
 AND MOBILE BAY
Ex-President Harrison Talks of the Glorious Achievement of Com
 modore Dewey.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2.-General Benjamin Harrison was seen at his home to-nieht and asked for an express sion on the great naval victory. He prepared the following expression:
 If the accounts we have received are correct, the performance of our fleet under Commodore Dewey at Manila will take very high place in naval history. The passing at night into a harbor that was mined, to encounter at dawn the Spanish fleet under the guns of heavy land Notifications, and that without any reconnaissance or dil- atory preliminaries, was q magnificent exhibition of pluck. It recalls Farragut and Mobile Bay. The fight must have been very hot and we can hardly, suppose, have escaped some losses in the gallant crew--if not of ships. have undaunted faith in the American navy. Ship for ship and man for may = it Is unn- -atched."
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
FUTURE IF PHILIPPINES
 CONSIDERED
The United States May Have to Hold
 the Islands.

NEW YORK, May 2.-The Her aids Washington correspondent sends the following: Commodore Dewey's victory in the harbor of Manila has given the Government of the United States difficult problem to solve. Spain's power in the Philippines has been broken. Her only foothold in the Pacific has been wrested from her. The United States is responsible for the future of the Philippines, and the question which will have to be met is, What is to be done with theml
 Are they to be restored to Spain2 Are they to be held per manentIy by the United States ]? Are they to be turned over to some European powerf
 These are questions which off, cials of the administration and Senators and Representatives are asking each other to-day. Their restoration to Spain is regarded as out of the question, even though a large war indemnity might be paid for them. Spain's power in the Philippines having once been broken and her navy having been destroyed, it is doubtful if, under any circumstances, she could again establish her authority over the rebellous inhabitants of the isl ands. The United States, it is held, could not turn the Philip pines back to Spain with the knowledge that by this act con- dition of savage warfare even more atrocious than that waged in Cuba was to follow.
 No one believes that the islands will be restored to Spain, and yet if this cannot be dcne the situation becomes all the more difficult. If the United States holds the islands this Government also becomes a factor in all controversies of the Orient. Men in public life here are averse to this, if it can be avoided. They believe the United States should confine its posses. sions to this hemisphere and that even the annexation of the Ha' waiian Islands is a matter of ques- tionable policy.
 The retention of the Philippines, they say, means that the United States is to become world power and is to have voice in the af- fairs not only of this continent but of the world at large. A military force would have to be maintained
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER. Mercy Recommended in the Case of
 Charles Worthington.

FRESNO, May 2.-Charles .Worthihston was tonight found guilty of murder in the first degree for the shooting Of w, L. Motley month ago, with a recommehaa- tion for life imprisonment. The defep- dav He and Motley were employed on John R. Hites ranch, and on April 2 had a fight over a slight disagreement. Wor- nv Motley's son, and he then went to the house and procured a shotgun. He wait ed until Motley came up and then shot him. Five of the jurors voted on the hrsr ballot for capital punishment.
 It is estimated that the people of Eng land spend 925O,000 a day in furniture moving.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
CLARA BARTON SENDS APPEAL
 TO GEN. BLANCO
Asks That He Permit the Distri- button of Supplies to the
 Reconcentrddos.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
Death at Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO, May 2.-C. c. Duhain, a clerk in the ad1utant-generaf ofnce, died to-day. after a short illness. His fa+bar who now resides in San Francisco, was few years ago janitor of the Capi- toI building. The deceased was popular young man. His wife died three years
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
The Rogers at Charleston.

CHARLESTON, s. C., May 2.-The torpedo boat Rogers. from Norfolk to Key West, arrived here this afternoon, and will coal before continuing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
Nevada City,s Election.

NEVADA CITY, May 2.-The city elec- ton excited but little interest outside the contest for Marshal. The following were elected: Trustees-Thomas H. Carr, J. c. Rich. A. Gault; Marshal. Ed A. Tompkins Assessor, George Coughlan; Treasurer, James B. Gray.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

'For my part, I don't think any man ever does himself any credit by marrying a woman for her money"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03

the wndow experienced cutters and drapers @ andH The selling family supplies cures hard
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
ADVERTISEMENTS. BREAK THE NEWS.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
DRY-GooDs CUTS.

Fine Dress Prints dark or light. ht.............. 4c Fine Dimities, dress or waists. Dc Plain Blue Lawn, several shades ............. 5c Figured Wool ChalIie 20 inches. .............. 4c Percale light ground 36 inches. ................ Dc Scotch Plaids, dark, stylish, 2S inches....... 5c Low Shoes, ladies or girls, 2h, 3, 3h.........25c Fine Oxfords in closing lots, g. 3I5 4...... Soc Ladies' Button Boots, s1 50 value closing 75c Ladies' Serge Buskins, to S............... .25c Plain Toe Kid Shoes, S2 50 quality, g. 6, q. .75c Plain Toe Tipped, ladies. ?, 2iR. 3, 4.-.-.5 .50c Scissors Shears, from samples. .1oc, 15c. 200 Knives, good value pocket, samples. l5c, 25c Children's Parasols, many colors. .......... .25c Infants Little Shirts, 11s years, open front. SC Everyday Hose. gray. best, 3 to years.... 7c Ladies' Black Hose, seamless, extra. JOG Ladies' Handsome Black Capes stylish. ..s3 25
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
GERMAN DlSTRUST.

BERLIN, May 2.-It is believed in political circles here that America has gained prize she really had in view, having prom ised not to annex Cuba but glv- ing no promise as to the Philip pines.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
YUKON TRAIL SLED, $500

YUKON TRAIL SLED, $500
 This is the s6 co sled but the season Is ad- yancing and we do not want to carry them over so name this figure wholesale or retail, to all alike
 Folding Rocker ... ..'. S7.5O
 Made to sell at SIP 50 wholesaler. will do the mining everywhere; limited quantity at s7 50. Rockford Laundry Starch. Pc
 This is fine Starch for laundry use. worth canfs wholesale We offer consignment of S5 barrels at cents in or barpel lots. cents at retail
 Eyapopated Potatoes .. =. 10o
 We have made the Evaporated Fruits and Vegetables a great leader in our business with Klondike buyers.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14
Negotiations for a Surrender.

Washington, July 13.-This has been
a night Of anxious waiting at the
White house and at the war depart
ment. Information from General
Shafter has been momentarily expect
ed, but up to 1925 o'clock this morn
ing not a word Of official news has
been received. At l2:45 am, infor-
nation was received at the war de-
partment from the cable office that
there was nothing in sight,"
Shortly after ! O'Clock Secretary
Alger and Secretary Wilson, who had
been in conference with the president
during the greater part Of the night,
left the White house for their homes.
They said that absolutely not a line
Of official information had been re.
ceiyed tonight from Santiago aud
that the only news of the situation
that had been received came in the
Associated Press from Playa Del Este.
Adiutant General Corbin left the wal
department at about l O'Clock.
The impression prevailed in official
circles when public business closed
for the day that the flag of truce SET
in the Spanish lines at Santiago at
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14
Miss Schaurer Entertains,

Miss Emma Schaurer entertained
her Sunday.schoOl class of the Luther
al church at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Schaurer, in the
End ward, Tuesday night. The enter.
taiDment was in honor of Claude
Pugh. who left this morning with his
parents for the east. Refreshments,
consisting OF ice cream, cake, fruit,
etc, were served and the young people
engaged in games, music, ETC., to their
hearts content. The pleasures of
the evening were made all the more
enjoyable by the active participation
and generous hospitality Of the hos.
tess, Miss Schaurer. The party dis
persed at late hour.
There were present: Misses Katie
Luening, Anna Glamann, Lille Han.
gen, Emma Schaurer; Messrs. Claude
Pugh, Rev. E. E. Stauffer, Harry
Rothtrock, Willie HaDgen, Charlie
Hangen, Alfred Tritt, Fritz Schaurer
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14
CORRESPONDENCE.
COUNCIL HILL.

Henry Shinn has commenced to
pillow for wheat.
Some persons will thresh their
wheat from the shock.
Della Hukle is in the normal at
Wellington this week.
Wheat stacking is on in earnest.
Mr.. OIL Gideon is stacking for the
writer.
Dice Watson has threshed some of
his wheat. 1t made nearly twenty
bushels to the acre.
Mrs. Hukle, mother Of John and
Richard IIukle was buried at the
Sadler grave yard last Thursday.
The rain Of Friday was not general.
In the northern part Of the county it
was heavy doing much for the corn.
Henry Slider is almost through stack
ing, He has put up some beautiful
stocks. He has also commenced to
pillow for wheat.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14

+. P. Logan was at Wellington
Monday on business.
Clara Logan has gone to attend the
normal at Wellington.
Grant Collins is buying wheat at
Doster for Jim Swartzel.
Pearl and Ira Logan of Wellington
attended the Fourth at Caldwell.
Martha Collins has gone TO Wichita
to visit her brother William Collins
Mrs. Robert Algeo, of Tacoma,
Washington, is expected here about
the Goth.
SchOllyjack and Humphrey have
rented the Harper farm of John
Jordan.
Anna Eby and Mamie Deering came
home from normal Saturday on visit,
returning Sunday evening.
The all smiling school marns have
begun to annoy the district school,
boards with applications, recon-
endations, etc.
GRANGER.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14

tion OF the Cuban scouts. The bows
were too anxious for a fight. Bob
says the American soldiers were short
OF rations for awhile, being compelled
to eat raw bacon and "sowbellyp
without much Of anything else to eat
with it. Bob's regiment, the 10th
US. regulars, was in the big fight at
Santiago and the captain OF his COM
pany was wounded. The report that
he had been killed is erroneous.
Robt. Lamme is in the same regiment
but with different company. Mr..
Hood is looking for another letter
from Bob describing the general az
tack on Santiago. a
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14

o'clock yesterday was still flying and
that negotiations continued looking
to surrender, The basis for these
negotiations naturally could not be
very broad, in view of the injunction
the president laid upon General Shat
ter to accept nothing less than uncon.
ditiOnal surrender, but it is supposed
that time may be consumed through
the indulgence Of General Shafter in
allowing the Spanish commander to
communicate by cable with Captain
General BlancO in the effort to obtain
his consent to surrender.
General Toral undoubtedly had be.
fore his eyes the abuse heaped upon
the unfortunate naval commander
Cervera for surrendering at all, so
that he probably will be bound by the
direction Of BlancO in his own case.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14
CoRBIN.
L. L. Newbey is on the sick list.

L. L. Newbey is on the sick list.
Doctors report considerable sickness
at present.
Mrs. c. F. Allen of LAMONT, o. T.,
is visiting her father, H. H. Howe.
Mrs. Olive Dennis of Pond Creek,
o, T., is visiting in this community.
Johnnie VanHorn was thrown from
a horse Sunday afternoon fracturing
his arm. DR.. Willhoite dressed the
wound.
The water at Perth must be bad as
two men going with a threshing out
fit near here went there last Sstur-
day evening and came back on the
train at night, one Of them could
hardly walk straight. He got toto a
racket with the conductor, striking
him with beer bottle: the conductor
in turn striking him on the head with
the butt end Of gun, causing a black
eye, and loOsing his job with the
threShing machine.
y RAY.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-07-14
sEvENTY-sIX.
GRANGER,

Mrs. YOumans has gone to Butler
county on visit.
If Farmers" teeth are sharp he
must have got new set.
We are too busy putting up crooked
stacks to pick up items.
Rev. Bernstorf has changed his
appointment from night preaching to
6 o'clock in the evening.
Last week was pretty wet fol
threshing; the straw is so tough that
1t gives the cylinder the toothache.
Wheat that is not cut is blossoming
out again; it is a nice golden color
We will give that crop to the gold
bugs.
League was led last Sunday night
by Miss Bertha Carr; next league
meeting will be led by Miss Ednon-
stOn.
Meeting at Seventy.Six next Satur
day night and Sunday morning by the
Mennonite minister. Riverdale is es
pecially invited.
We are glad the Riverdale CORE.
spOndent has located the Riverdal,
brewery. We thought it was between
Riverdale and Cicero instead OF River
dale and Belle PLANE.