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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-01
]EFFS
 MUST RETIRE
Resigns the Leadership of the Stanford Baseball
 Team.
Suffering From Injuries Received in the Thanksgiving Day Football
 Game.
snec,eI D,snatcb to The Call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 PALO ALTO, Jan. S1.-That which those on the inside of baseball most feared be- cause of the effects it might have on the Stanford baseball team, occurred to- day, when Captain Jeffs resigned his po- sition. The step could not be avoided, for the injured knee which Jeffs has been suffering from since the Thanksgiving football game Is in such shape that Dr. Wood decided last night that 1t would be impossible for Jeffs to play this season. After the operation which Jeffs had per- formed to remove the water which had accumulated on his knee 1t was thought he would be abe to take his old place behind the bat and captain his team Overexertion in coaching the men during this weeks practices has made imme- diate recovery impossible.
 Captain Alexander Jeffs is one of the best men Stanford has ever had on the team. He began to play in his freshman year, and has never ceased to star. hIs position is that of catcher. Besides weight, strength and quickness, he Is a general, and uses his head. In batting he led the list last season. AS football player he Is known as the clever end of the '95, '96 and '97 Varsities.
 Loughead, the shortstop, will act as temporary captain. The most likely among the possible candidates for captain are Strohn, Young and Loughead Jeffs' resignation will probably send c. Strohn behind the bat, leaving third base open.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-01

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Barred From Stockton Schools.

STOCKTON, Jan. 31.-Judge Budd this morning gave a decision in the case of J. N. Southreg against the city, which par tially decides the school question here. Four or five hundred children from the outlying districts have been attending school in the city for the past five years school board had no right to make The city board last fall shut down on the practice and suit was brought to compel them to admit the children. Judge Budd holds to the opinion of the City Attorney, and after the close of the present year ali will be excluded. They are now attend ing pending the decision to-day rendered.
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CIRCULARS AND TESTIMONIALS.

You can be cured of Blood Poison in it's first, second or tertiary stages by the use of the thir- ty-day cure.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Prayers of Than nkSeiyiuu.

There will be hearty and universal re-
sPonse on the part of the people of this
country to the Presidents proclamation, is
sued last night. calling for prayers OF
thanksgiving for the glorious victories that
have thus far been won on land and sea by
the American forces in the war with Spain
After the battle last Sunday in which
Spain's best ships were destroyed Captain
Philip of the Texas called upon his crew to
uncover and offer thanks for the triumph
OF the American arms. In such a spirit as
this should the progress of the war toward
a complete vindication of the American
contention be observed by the people a,
Rome. They will follow the suggestion OF
their chief executive and show that in the
hour of their triumphs they forget not the
Providencs that watches over nations as
well as man.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
The Telephone Fight Opens.

The fight of the citizens to compel the
telephone company to observe the plain
mandate of Congress in regard to rates has
now fairly begun. 1t was expected that the
company would ignore the law and would
undertake to proceed as before, charging
the extortionate rates that Congress has
by vote declared to be too high. There
fore the present phase OF the situation is
no surprise and the citizens are fortunately
we'll pre- pared to carry the case into court
at once and tC secure, If possible, such q
decision as will leave the company no
ground upon which it can stand in its
struggle against reason and equity. The
association of subscribers has acted well
in advising all classes of phone users as
to the wisest course to pursue in this
emergency, and it is to be expected that
the work Of enforcing the law will proceed
smoothly and harmoniously. The DOM
pany's tactics may temporarily succeed in
preventing the thousands of citizens who
want telephone facilities from securing
connections with the exchange, but even
tuaiiy, unless the unexpected happens in
the courts. the corporation will be COM
PEELED to accept the rates and open its
serYfca to all comerS at the schedule of
prices laid down by Congress- or go out
of business for the lack of patronage The
arrogance of the corporation In ignoring
the law and the expressed will of Congress
will doubtless find its deserved punish
ment in the future
Evening star., 1898-07-07

teaching system are exploited and ten
dered as examples and guides to all who
are engaged in the work. This surely raises
the standard of personal fitness and pre-
vents the dangerous rusting that threatens
in educa tioual work If those engaged per-
sist in following traditions without emerg
ing into contact with advanced and ad-
yancing thinkers in their line of effort.
The science of teaching, cid in its hegin-
nings as the world itself, is unfinishable.
II must be kept in progress as the world
learns and needs more, as the requirements
and duties of man enlarge, as his oppor-
tunities expand.
The nations capital is glad that the
session Of 1898 is being held here, particu-
larly in view of the great events now pass
ing. History is being made and it is for
trnate that this great body of the people, S
most valuable servants has assembled here
at a time when potent changes are taking
place in the relations of the United States
with the rest of the world. The time and
the place are filed with the spirit of pro-
gress and wholesome national development.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Welcome to the Educators.

Thirty-nine years ago the educators of
the country. then In organization for two
years. met in national session in this city.
a small but earnest body OF men and wo-
men To-day the same organization as
semoies once more at the national canitaJ.
Vastly grown both in numbers and in
Huence, representing in the advancement
or methods and OF ideals the progress of
the civilization of which they are so i'm
portant a factor.
Washington welcomes the National Edu-
cat tional Association as il meets for tts
annual work OF diffusing among its mem-
bers the latest theories of teaching and or
spreading broadcast the Inspiration of adj
vancement IN every branch of the noble
work Of education. No body TODAY in ex-
istence reaches more closely to the funda-
nents of this country's welfara These
teachers here assembled by thousands are
today engaged In the undertaking of MAIN
tanning the high standards Of American
citizenship. Of rightly directing the youth
rul energies Of thoss who will constitute
the nation of few year5 hence This
perpetual work OF foundation Laying must
De entrusted to capable hands Upon the
personnel. therefore, OF such a corps as is
today represented in this city by the dele
gates to the convention depends far more
than can readily be estimated. Under such
circumstances there is a direct need for
these periodical meetings OF individuals.
representative Of every state and section.
Of svery'snaSe Of local sentiment, of every
form Of preference. for this method or
for that. This convention is thus a sort
OF great educational clearing house. where
the best achievements Of every part Of the
Evening star., 1898-07-07
TB officers at the Front.

Reports Of the casualties resulting from
the fighting around Santiago indicate that
an exceptionally large proportion of officers
suffered. As far as the lists of the killed
and wounded have been receivd the ratio
of officers to enlisted men is surprisingly
large. and can only be accounted for by the
supposition, suggested in the detailed ac-
counts O the fighting. that the officers
went into the battle at the head of tn cir
lines and set the pace in the charges ,ey an
more boldly than Is the custom In as
saults in battle. This intrepid expos-
rre of commanders and subalterns to
personal danger must have had a most
inspiring effect upon the men behind
them. and perhaps accounts for the
manner in which the Americans carried
point after point In the face of the most
desperate resistance. and under the heavy
handicap Of inferior arms and ammunition.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

few days sooner than expected. but not
before the inevitable stood generally con-
fessed, the Senate has passed the. Newlands
resolution. and the Hawaiian Islands will
become American territory. 1t Is a triumph
for Justice for civilization. and for prog
ress. The people, without distinction of
party, will applaud. The country. a
whole. will very greatly benefit A long
fight waged with untiring energy and the
highest discretion on the part of the friends
of annexation. is successfully ended.
The step taken Is of great Importance
Il means much. Considered with respect
to our operations against Spain In the far
cast. ft gives additional assurance of sue
cess in succoring the forces on land and
sea in Manila and to be sent there With
Honolulu IS safe resting point. supplies
and reinforcements go forward as may
be needed. 1t will not be so long a time
between drinks as would have been be-
tween San Francisco and Manila. Hawaii
takes no further risks in welcoming Amer
lean troops and warships route.
Considered with respect to our Pacific
coast defenses and to the digging of the
Nicaragua canal-it is in that aspect that
annexation is OF highest and lasting mo-
ment-the step is one of worldwide conse-
QueHce. Inc world Will take notice. The
United States as the possessor of these
islands will In its own defense be a power
In the Pacific. American control In Hawaii
means American Improvement for all that
may be necessary to make the Islands one
of the strongest OF sea outposts. The Mica
ragua canal is virtually assured now, and
with Cuba free and Hawaii showing the
stars and stripes American management of
the canal will be greatly facilitated
Nor let IL be forgotten that the over
whelming vote by the two houses of Con-
gress is. in effect. a vfndication of the
memories of Minister Stevens and Captain
Wiltse of the Boston. The malignant effort
made during the lifetime of those worthy
officials and excellent men, and continued
after both were in their graves to fix the
stigma of conspiracy upon them fails alb
solutely- Congress accepts for the Amer
lean people territory no less honestly of
fered than honestly in position to be offer
ed by those who have redeemed 1t from
savagery and shame. BSsed upon close
personal acquaintance with conditions in
the Islands and with the strong and worthy
Americans who have controlled their des-
tiny. AMI upon full appreciation of thu use
full and vital part to be played by Hawaii
in the development of the American repub-
lie of the future, The Star has long been an
urgent advocate of Hawaiian annexation,
and 1t is glad TO participate in the final vic
tory of campaign so distinctly and con-
spicuOusly for the promotion of the ma
tional welfare.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Annexation Wins.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the PhfIadeIphln PreBs.
This ends practically controversy which
in it's acute form Is FIVE years and hall
old 1t Is settled for the advantage, proh
and peace of the United States. The op
ponents Of annexation had no logical grount
to rest their claim. 1t was admitted thai
We ought to have at least a coaling station
on the islands, and that we ought not te
allow them to fall into the hands of any
other power. Between taking part of the
islands and the whole of their relatively
small area there was no difference in prin
ciple and not much in substance. Neither
is there much merit in this country's as
suming all the burdens of keeping off tres
passers from the islands without ourselves
taking title to them. The islands were of
fered to US. The dominant population Is
American. The interests are American
They are valuable acquisition to be had
for the taking, and they should have beer
annexed to the United States fully five
years ago.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
The Moving Spirit.

1t was Uncle Sam as did it. 1t was Uncle
Sam as raised
The boys in blue unfiinchin', where the can
non fiercely blazed;
The boys that's ever ready when there
duty to be done,
No matter if it's on the quarterback or by
gun;
Whose loyalty and courage kin outlast the
fiercest fray;
The boys to whom the world is takin' Off
its hat today.
Twas Uncle Sam as did the things which
proudly We review.
An his faithful sons kin trust him to be
just an generous, too.
1t amt the first time he's been out VIC
tory to win,
And in A. d. 10000 he kin do the same
agin.
It'll be the grand old story of men Joined IN
strength and will
Marchin' up the path of glory, Uncle sam
a-leadin' still.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Murder ON the High Seas.

The loss of the Bourgogne and the drown
ing OF nearly six hundred of her pas
sengers do not measure the full horrors
Of this disaster. It appears that many of
the victims were deliberately slaughtered
by maddened men in frantic rush for the
boats; that in this great crisis. when dis
cipline and GOODNESS are most seriously
needed, the crew of the fated ship forgot
their duty. forgot their manhood. forgot
even that the grave dangers of their own
position increased and the chances of es-
cape decreased in proportion as they lost
control of -hemsely es.
The ordinary shipwreck is an appalling
disaster and It requires the utmost coolness
and bravery among the officers and crew
10 preserve the order that IS absolutely es-
sential to secure a maximum of results in
saving lives. But with a crew of brutss
fighting for the boats, with the semi bar
barrie occupants of the hold streaming
through the matches and stabbing here and
there in the fog, It is clear that the officers
Of the BourgOgne were powerless The fact
that but one of the responsible men on
board, the purser. was saved speaks vol
uules for the heroism Of these devoted Of
Acers. But for those Of the crew of the
ship who saved themselves through the de-
struction of others there can be nothing
but lOathing. Probably no personal punish
ment can be meted out to the men who
slew others in the mad rush for the boats
and who uselessly pushed clinging victims
away from RATS and gunwales after the
ship had gone down. 1t will doubtless be
impossible TO distinguish individuals suf-
hciently to dole out to thes, animals the
Justice that is their due. But the verdict
Of humanity is rendered In execration of
the men who thus lowered themselves to
the level of beasts
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Smokeiess Powder.
From the Cleveland Leader.

The value of smokeless powder was again
demonstrated in the battle Of Santiago, for
it was proved there that the enemy had an
immense advantage over our men because
Of the fact that their batteries were served
with powder which did not smoke.
There may be time yet before the war
ends to supply smokeless powder to the
army and navy, but that is doubtful. At
any rate, good lesson has been taught
this government. and 1t is to be hoped that
congressional demagogy will never again
operate to prevent the making of ample
preparations for war.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Setting Himself Right.

"Hooray," exclaimed Senator Sorghum.
as he met a friend on the Capitol steps.
What are you cheering about?'
We've made all the arrangements for
annexing Hawaii
But you were wholly opposed to that
program"
NO, sir. I decline to be misrepresented.
1 decline to have my sentiments misunder-
stood by posterity. You've no idea of the
trouble and expense it took to keep me
from coming over long ago!
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The President has already asked General
Shafter to report as soon as possible the
names of those who have won the right to
promotion as a result of their achievements
on the field. The purpose of the govern
ment fs to give It's soldiers clearly to un-
derstand that 1t is watching for oppor-
tunities to reward those who show them
selves brave and skillful in battle. Per-
sorai rewards stimulate armies and cause
the fghting forces to feel that they are
struggling in behalf of q sincerely appre-
ciative government and people,
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Not individually Included.

''You have made mistake in your les
son. said the teacher in the Spanish
school. I'm parsing the sentence We must
die rather than surrender You should
have stated that we is pronoun, first
PERSON, plural
Isn't it supposed to be one Of our gen.
erals who says it?
Yes"
''Well, In that case we is third person,
plural, every time
Evening star., 1898-07-07
They Have Served Their Country
GlOriOusly.


The patient citizens of Hawaii whose
fathers redeemed the group from savagery
who themselves made it the home Of repub.
ican institutions, who have long waited
for union with the great republic (which
has had their sympathy and admiration
have at last obtained the realization OIL
their hope They are entitled to all the Joy
II will bring them. They have served theil
own country gioriously by Transforming II
from q petty and powerless state into q
most important part of one of the grea,
nations Of the earth, and their leaders viii
be remembered by their new countrymer
with Jefferson, Monroe, Houston, Fremont
and Seward and the innumerable army OF
those who have helped On the NANTES,
destiny Of that nation.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Why Cervera Lost.

The more that is known In detail of the
naval fight off Santiago last Sunday the
mere satisfactory the result becomes in
though Cervera had been prevented from
succeeding in his desperate attempt by the
sheer force of superior numbers. 1t looked
like a clear case of good fortune that the
American force was sufficiently large to
crush the Spaniard before his superior
speed could put him out of range. But now
it appears that for all practical purposes
the fight was between well matched ships,
both in point of numbers and equipment.
In the running fight there was no material
advantage on either side. Spain had the
faster vessels, theoretically, while America
had the better men. The same difference
in marksmj. .lship that contributed so heav-
lily to Dewey's victory in Manila bay pre-
vailed at Santiago. The Spanish shots did
not land, while those from the American
guns founj vital marks. That Is about all
there Is to the story On the American
ships was perfect discipline, shown first in
the prompt acceptance of the situation and
response to the demands of the moment.
The guns were served with precision and
skill. The engines were worked to their
best advantage. The ships were steered
accurately and maneuvered shrewdly. On
the Spanish vessels the men were kept to
their work by threats of death and were
filed with liquor to inspire them with false
courage and desperate energy for the time.
Everything went hit and miss" Spanish
inefficiency showed itself at every point.
The lack of cordial feeling between officers
and men operated to make the later sulky
slaves instead of willing helpers. If Spain
ever learns the true lesson of this fight,
which she probably never will, she will ex-
perience a rude awakening to some of the
most unpleasant truths that ever con-
fronted a misguided nation.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Ths clock on the new post office. building
affords delegates to the educational con-
vention a fine opportunity to set their
watches by national observatory time, and
affords them at the same an object lesson
in the way government does things.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

In the exchange of Hobson and his seven
men Spain received eighteen of her own
soldiers Eighteen for eight is a rather low
ratio in consideration of the demonstrated
superiority of the American fgh ers. We
have decidedly The advantage in he deal.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
A Right to BE Haurhty.

Don't blame her, though her face may ligt
With pride that's strange to view.
Her lips are red: her teeth are white;
Her tender eyes are blue.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Among the questions that are forcing
themselves on the attention of the Ameri-
can people just now. are these: Why have
our military and naval forces not been
supplied with smokeless powder? Who is
responsible for the awful advantage given
to our enemies by this disastrous over
sight, blunder or crime, Whichever 1t may
be properly called?
Evening star., 1898-07-07

From the Hartford courant


Another of those LEARNED professional
journals, the Army and Navy Gazette of
London. discoursed the other week on the
inefflciency of our navy, and pointed out
that 'the key of the situation" was in the
able hands Of Admiral Carvera.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Never.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
In defense of that Ohio man who brought
suit to recover the price of corkscrew, II
may be said that no Ohio man will sit
calmly by and see himself deprived Of his
pull.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The Chicago stereotypers. by striking
when the public was eager for war news
ran risk of alternating valuable sympathy
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Cervera and Camara have little to be
thankful for, excepting that they are free
from the danger of any clashes concerning
personal credit for victories
Evening star., 1898-07-07

The escape of certain members of the
crew of the Bourgogne exemplifies the ira
dition that man born to be hanged will no.
be drowned
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Mr. Cleveland may as we'll be reconciled
to the fact that when next the American
flag is raised over the Hawaiian Islands 1t
will stay.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

large accumulation of war advice will
doubtless be carefully considered in due
course Of business as soon as the war Is
over.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Admiral Camara may reflect that his ex-
pedition was not total failure. His ships
are still On top of the water
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Spain's creditors should exert themselves
to keep her from sending any more assets
to destruction.
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Bismarcks advice Is dangerous only to
the extent that 1t is liable to stimulate the
young emperor to show his independence
and disregard It.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
SHOOTING STARS.

'Er man." said Uncle Eben, dat gifts 'is
head set tn be dishonest is boun' ter find a
victim, even eff tain nobody but his own
se'f"
Evening star., 1898-07-07

Ihe American war correspondent is very
mGch more reliable as a soldier than the
Spanish soldier is as a war correspondent
Evening star., 1898-07-07
Promptness Desirable.

what do You think about resigning right
away?" said one member of the Spanish
cabinet.
'Is there any hurry?' inquired the other
well, we'd better attend to it before so
many people get out of town that there
won't be anyb body to resign to-
Evening star., 1898-07-07

General Skaters voice is not heard In
the loud cries for help being uttered in his
behalf
Evening star., 1898-07-07
What Harrison Intended and Cleve-
land Prevented.
T. ILL.,

Today will be accomplished what Presi-
dent Harrison intended and what Cleveland
prevented. We have lost five years, but We
will make up for it now. The day is not
far distant when the Hawaiian Islands will
be populated by Americans to such an ex-
tent that all present croakers will be silent
Westward the star of empire continues to
take it's way. The sun will never again set
on American soil.
Evening star., 1898-07-07
This Country and the World.

Let anti-annexationists and obstruction
lists stand aside! The United States must
grow up with the world.