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The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30
ANU SEMENTS

 Baldwin-"An Enemy 10 the King" Columbia-"Olver Twist AcaZar-" In MiZZoura" Morosco's-"TFilby T1voli-"The Queen of Sheba-" Orpheum Vaudeville New Comedy Theater-" What Happened to Jones'" Alhanbra, Eddy and Jones streets-Vaudeyina The Chutes-Pietro Marine, Vaudeville and the Zoo. Ciympia--Corner Mason and Eddy streets-specialtes tuiros Baths-Swimming. Rosenthal-Coping in February.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

Whatever Dewey does in the Philippines seems to be just the thing he should do
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

Chaplain Mcintyre of the Oregon is rapidly getting into condition of mind similar to that of the parrot whose conversational powers led it into a state of featherless discomfort
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

Commercial lunch. Il to ?. Among the Bar rels. s62 Market st.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

AT MARE ISLAND-Reader, City. person desiring employment in the me- chanical or any other department a+ tho Mare Island Navy Yard must file applica- ton with the Board of Labor EmnIov- ment, there located io9
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30
THE TRANSPORT QUESTION.

\ >~ the operations during the campaign in the West Indies is quoted having stated recently that the experience of the proves clearly that our Government would do we'll to adopt the British sys- tenn of providing for the transport of troops across the sea.
 It appears that n the British service all transport ships under the control of the Admiralty. When troops to be shipped, the army authorities make known to the officials of the navy the number of infantry, cavalry and artillery, and the various re- qurements in the way of equipments for which trans portation is to be provided. It then becomes the duty of the naval office to furnish the transports and all supplies needed for the voyage and to take charge of them until the destination is reached
 All European nations that have large colonial pos sessions, and required at frequent intervals to transport considerable bodies of troops are said to have adopted the British system It certainly does not lack for reasons to commend it. By the very nature of their profession naval officers are much better fitted to arrange for the equipment and agement of transports than army officers, and if that duty were imposed upon them it could be made a part of their training to master the problems of load ing and unloading supplies and embarking and dis embarking troops to the greatest advantage. Our recent experience to have fully justified Captain Paget's criticism. The work of the Navy Department during the with Spain was extra ordinarily effective and successful. There has been no complaint of ineicency in any part of its service and yet the number of its enlisted was increased from 10000 to nearly 3oooo; the naval militia from seventeen States were called into service and some thing like 100 vessels of various cassc were added to the fleets it had to handle Had the transports been also placed under its charge the troops might have escaped much of the hardship they had to un- dergo.
 Captain Pagets criticism is certainly worth the at tenton of our authorities. There are not many things the British teach us but the art of porting troops to be one of them.
 -
 Yellow correspondents may send word from Porto Rico that American troops are being starved there and the only effect will be to cause people to reter- ate the opinion that the yellow correspondents are liars.
 There is every disposition to give the War Depart ment a fair dea but nobody will accept any excuse that may be offered for having put horse doctor in medical charge of Camp Thomas. According to the Woodland Democrat Republican papers are accusing Republican leaders with bad faith" Perhaps this explains why the charges are not regarded seriously.
 A man in jail at Santa Rosa IS defendant in two divorce suits at once. His condition of mental anguish must be somewhat mtgated by the fact that he is in jail.
 Fortunately England has matters so arranged that warrior may be promoted for gallantry without sending another perhaps equally brave man down the ladder.
 Whatever Dewey does in the Phippines seems to be just the thing he should do
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

According to the Woodland Democrat, Republican papers are accusing Republican leaders with bad faith Perhaps this explains why the charges are not regarded seriously.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30
AUCTION SALES.

AUCTION SALES By Butterheld-Ths day. September so Candy Kitchen. 1l04 Golden Gate avenue, Il clock
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

There is every disposition to give the War Depart ment fair deal, but nobody will accept any excuse that may be offered for having put horse doctor in medical charge of Camp Thomas.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

DOCTOR OR DENTIsT-B. T.. Citv
 mere are young ladies who are em- ployed in offices of doctors and -dart;s4. in the capacity of clerks The work to De performed by such clerks is not mi
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

Cal. glace fruit SOC per lD at rownsend.s.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

APPENDICITIS S., City. it is claimed that there is no remedy for ap- pendicitis other than the knife. p
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

] Bowser-You appeared to be in terri ble dilemma in Juniper's saloon last even
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

Yellow correspondents may send word from Porto Rico that American troops are being starved there and the only effect will be to people to reer- ate the opinion that the yellow correspondents are liars
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

CONCENTRATED HO-HOS-F. ". N
 City. This department has not been able to learn of the existence in San Francisco 9I pJ lodge or the Concentrated Order of
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

COPYIST-B. T., City. As a general thing a young lady who is graduate of a grammar school is competent to fiIl the position of copyist or office assistant
 but in many offices requisite Is knowI, edge or sfenography and typewriting.
The San Francisco call., 1898-09-30

Towser-Oh, I don't know
 Bowser-Oh, yes, you were: between two horns, you know.-Boston Transcript.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain ana
Live stock CcnteTS.


Live stock Ccnters.
st. Paul, May %. - Wheat = No.
Northern, 81 1901. so; No. 2 Northern,
S1.34M1 .3S. Corn = No. yellow, 81
"a 35c; No. 3, SO q 34c. Oats =
No. 3 white. 32@32 1-2c; No. 3, BIO
81 1-2c. Barley and Rye-Sample bar
ley, 34@4Oc; No. 2 rye, 63@64c; No.
rye, 6O@62c. Seeds-No. 1 fax, $1.320
1873; timothy, $1.1O@1 .35; red clover.
$303.6O. Ground Feed and MillstuHs
No. / feed, $14.75@15; coarse corn
meal, $13.5O@13.75; bran, in bulk,
$11. 25@11.75; shorts, in bulk, $ll.2oO
11.75.
Duluth, Mimi, May %. Wheat =
Cash, No. 1 hard, $1.35; No. North
ern, $1.35; No. 2 Northern, $1.2O; No.
3 spring, $11O; to arrive, May, NO.
hard, $1.35; No. 1 Northern, $135; to
arrive, registered, $1.35; May, No l
hard, $145; No. 1 Northern, $l.40;
July, No. 1 hard, $1.47; No. / Northern,
$1.47; September, No. 1 hard, 81 l-2c;
No. 1 Northern, sc Lee; oats, 2S929c;
barley, to arrive, 37c; flax, cash, $l.26'
Minneapolis, May 29.-Wheat = May
opened at $155 and closed at $1.48;
July opened at $1.554 and closed at
$1.47 1-2; September opened at 81 1-2c
and closed at S5c. On track-No l
hard, $1.47 IA; No. 1 Northern, $1.4o;
No. 2 Northern, $1.25 IA.
Chicago, May %. = Wheat = Cash.
No. 2 red, $1.68; No. 3 red, $1.13tGl ~;
No. hard, $1.2O; No. 3 hard, $11o0
1.18; No spring, $1.20; No. spring,
$1.1O@1.30; No. 1 Northern spring
S1.6S: No. 2 corn. 33c: No. g. 81 3-4c;
No. 2 oats, &c; No. 3, &c.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 20. = Flour Is
dull Wheat lower; No. 1 Northern,
| $1.37; No. 2 Northern, $1.26; July,
| $1.O6. Oats steady; sample, Bic. Rye
lower; No. 1, so 1-2@61c Barley low
er; No. 2, 49c; sample, 39@49c.
Chicago, May %. - Hogs Light,
| $3.75@41 Is; mixed, $4.O5@4.40; heavy
| $4O5@4.45; rough. $4.O504.15. Cattle
| Beeyes, So. 90@5.1 Is; cows and heiters'
| $2.5O04.60; Texas steers, $3.8OG4.39'
stockers and feeders, $3.9004.S5. Sheep
Natives, $325@4.6O; Westerns, $4V
4.55; lambs, $405.9O
New Brighton, Mimi, May %. -
| Hogs, So. 5O04.2O Cattle-Calves, 30;
| cows, $2.3004.
South St Paul, May %. = Hogs =
| So 25@4 10. Cattle-Cows, $3.30@3.1O
stockers, $2.25@4.85; heifers, $2.85@
$50; bulls, $35O@3.77 10; calves, 20.
! Sioux City, Iowa. May 20. = Hogs -
| S4.O5@435. Cattle Gamers, 50; cows
| 1915; heifers, $4,000; bulls, $2.75Q4;
stockers, $4.1O@4.6O; yearlings, 81. lug
48O; calves, $4.5005. Sheep, $3'oog
| 4.3O.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

The government of Nicaragua has
granted a concession to Herbert En-
cry of Boston, giving him monopoly
for fifteen years, dating from Jan. l,
1900, of exporting mahogany, cedar and
other valuable timber from that coun-
try. Other people may cut timber, but
no one else can export, and therefore
it is a valuable concession. The tim
Der is abundant, particularly on the
Atlantic coast, and Mr.. Emery has the
right to cut as much as he pleases on
public lands. He pays the government
$1,000 gold as a bonus and agrees to
pay $4,000 annually during the term
of his contract. At the expiration of
the contract he is required to surren-
der to the government his sawmills,
fifty miles of railroad which he has
constructed from steamship navigation
on the Rio Grande de Metagalpa into
the forests and other parts Of his plant.
The government of Nicaragua needs
money so badly that it grants conces-
sions right and left for any purpose to
anybody who will pay cash.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
SPANISH SCOUT.
Such the Nature of the Cruiser the
Bancroft Chased.

Key West, May %. - The gunboat
Wilmington brings news this morning
of a mysterious Spani sh scout ship off
Key West. Last night when twenty
miles off she sighted a ship with three
masts and che funnel that, on seeing
her, edged off. The Wilmington was
unable to give chase, not having coal,
but soon fell in wit h the Bancroft,
which was looking CDR a fOur-masted
Spanish cruiser with one funnel. The
Wilmington pointed ut the suspicious
ship to the southeast and the Bancroft
at once gave chase.
The mysterious st ranger instantly
"scooted" for the sou dheast and when
last seen at twilight the Bancroft was
gaining on the Spani lrd Commander
Todd expressed the opinion that the
Bancroft would lose her quarry in the
dark. There can be 10 doubt that this
was a Spanish scout seeking informa-
ton as to the numbe of fighting ships
at this, our base of naval operations.
One of these ships he Is been seen night
~ since Monday. Sir ailar Spanish pick
cts have also been 81 GIFTED off Tampa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

San Francisco, May %. Advices
from Honolulu, dated May 20, have
the following: The citizens OF this
city held a mass meeting on the even
ing of the 18th inst. and made arrange
ments to entertain the United States
troops when they pass through tnls
city. The meeting was most en-
thusiastic one. Stirring speeches were
made by United States Minister sew
all, United States Consul General Hay
wood, William O. Smith, attorney gen
eral for Hawaii, William Kinney ana
others. A committee of 100 prominent
men were appointed to handle the al
fair. Meetings have been held from
day to day, and all preliminary ar
rangementS have been made. Inc
government has rendered the use OF
the large drill shed and the grounds
surrounding the executive Dulldlngs.
A sumptuous spread will be prepared
for Uncle SANS defenders under the
direction of Il ie laCieS OF Honolulu.
Fruits and flowers in profusion VIII
be provided fol" the guests ana every
thing will be dcne to make the snort
stay OF the soldiers at Honolulu
A Memorable One.
entertainment. There is much specu-
lation in regard to the visit Of the sol
diers. Many believe that the men Will
not be allowed to land. If the men 90
not come ashore this affair will be
married to a considerable extent, but
the boys will be provided for neyerthe-
less. Well cooked food, fruits and
other luXuries will be sent on board
1D0 ION
over to the Orient. A squad of ten
men WAS sent ashore from the Ben
nington yesterday to assist in decorat-
ing the drill shed, where the soldiers
are to be Toasted. The Bennington
may convoy the City Of Peging 10
Manila. The fact that the Alert is to
come here seems to warrant the I'M
press ion that the Bennington is for
other service than to lie at anchor IN
a peaceful port while battles are be-
ing fought elsewhe re. The Picking is
OK ected to bring orders for the Ben
nj tgton.
rendered to the President.
The Hawaiian Star publishes the fol
lowing: There is no doubt whatever
that the Hawaiian government has
made distinct tenG er of the island to
the executive of the United States.
The news has been published in many
of the coast and Es stern papers and
has been denied TT Star is in pO-
sition to state that such letter has
been written and that reply to it is
being awaited here. This reply will
probably reach HonOl ulu by the next
mail. 1t is impossible to get the exact
text of the letter, and Il island eXecu-
tive does not feel that it is diplomatic
courtesy that the letter should be Civ
en- to the public here be- eore the Unit
ed States government cam reply. The
mere fact that the transp orts are com
ing here and the island used as a basis
for supplies for the Manila squadron
makes a large number of people think
the offer will undouh tedly be accepted
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
IS HE BOTTLED
Some Doubt About CerverA Being at
Santiago.

Some Doubt About Cervera Being at
Santiago.
Washington, May 29.-'To the best
of our knowledge and belief Admiral
Cervera's fleet is still locked up in the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba" This
statement was made by high official
after he had read many dispatches, IN
cruding those from Port Limon, re-
norting the presence in Costa Rlcan
waters of eight war vessels, and one,
it is understood, from Commodore
Schley. the contents of which was not
known. Rear Admiral Montgomery
Sicard. chairman of the war board
also expressed his confident beher tnat
Admiral Cervera, with the Spanish
fleet. is still safely bottled up Ia the
harbor of Santiago de Cuba. Secre-
tary Long is likewise of the opinion
that Admiral Cervera's position is un7
changed. Among the subordinate OF
ficers of the department, however,
doubt is beginning to creep in as 10
the authenticity of the departments
information concerning the enemys
men-of-war. 1t is admitted by the de-
partment and by the officers win
whom the department has been i'll tel
eeraphic communication that not an
American eye has rested upon the
Snanish men-of-war, the information
received being given to the scouts by
insurgents operating in the vicinity OF
Santiago de Cuba.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
MASTERS OF HAVANA
Americans VIII BE in That Position
in a Week, Says IL Prominent Gu

Americans VIII BE in Tint Position
in Week, Says Prominent Gu
han.
London, May %: The Paris CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph re-
ports an interview he has had with
DR.. Betances, representative OF the
Cuban republican government in Paris.
DR.. Betnces expresses the firm convic-
ton that the war will be over sooner
than is thought in Europe. '"The
Americans" he says, twill experience
no difficulty in landing troops who will
at once be joined by insurgents, who
are much stronger than is generally
supposed. Nor is there any doubt
that Rear Admiral Sampson will strike
a heavy blow shortly. The insurgents
would rather accept annexation by
the United States than the autonomy
which Spain would grant. Before an
other week the Americans will be
masters of Havana and be firmly es-
tabliShed in Cuba"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
TAKES COAL AT CIENFUEGOS.
Commodore SchIey Fills the Bunk
ers of His WaEshiDS.

Commodore SchIey Fills the Bunk
ers of His WaE ships.
Key West, May %. Five ships OF
Commodore Schley's squadron entered
the harbor of Cienfuegos on Tuesday
and steamed all around it without
drawing the fire of the Spanish bat
terry. THIN the warships filled their
bunkers with coal.
This news was brought here by a
torpedo boat which came to Key West
from Cienfuegos at full speed, bring
ing dispatches from the commodore.
1t was understood when the torpedo
boat left that Commodore Schley
would start for Santiago de Cuba on
Wednesday night.
On the day before entering Cienfue-
Cos harbor the fleet established COM
munication with the insurgents, for
whose use 10000 rounds of ammuni-
ton were landed. The insurgents
were found in need of shoes, and thir-
ty pairs were contributed to them by
the American sailors.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
SWAP THEM FOR MEN.
Details for the Exchange of Prison
ers Have Been Arranged.

Details for the Exchange of Prison
ers Have Been Arranged.
Key West, May %. - Col. Vinciente
de Cortijo, former commander at Ca
bannas fortress, and understood to be
a brother-in-law of Gen. Weyler, Maj.
Simeon Garcia Julian and two private
soldiers who were captured on the
Spanish steamer Argonauta, and who
have been confined at Fort Mcpherson,
Atlanta, arrived here on the steamer
City of Key West. They were immedl-
atty taken in small boat to the Unit
ed States revenue cutter Hamilton,
where they will remain until ex-
changed for Hayden Jones and Chas.
Thrall American newspaper CORE
spondents, who landed in Cuba recent
ly and were captured. The details OF
the transfer have already been ar
ranged. An American vessel will con-
yey the Spaniards to Havana harbor
and the exchange will be effected by
boats carrying flags of truce.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
VIGILANT SAMPSON.
Guarding Against the Possibility of
the Spanish Fleet Getting Into Ha-

wanna.
Key West, Fla, May 29.-The great
est vigilance is being exercised to
guard against the possibility of the
Spanish fleet getting into Havana. 1t
must be remembered that our ships
operating in waters far apart have lit
tie chance of communicating and Adj
miral Sampson is operating just as
though there was no likelihood of the
Spanish fleet being bottled up at San
tiago de Cuba. 1t is necessary that he
should do that until he knows to GER
tainly that the Spanish fleet is there
nav, until he knows it is there and cam
not get out He is bound to proceed on
the assumption that it is free on the
sea. He can take no chances. The
stake is too great. On that may de-
pend the continuance Of the blockading
in Havana.
1t is believed that the principal mis-
sion of the Spanish fleet was to get
Though our blockade and gain Havana
barbor. The first effect of this would
be to raise the blockade. We would
have to abandon it. A blockade to be
effective must be binding.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
EAGER FOR ACTION.
The Oregon, Officers 0nd Crew Are in
Excellent Condition.

The Oregon, Officers Dnd Crew Are in
Excellent Condition.
Key West, May %. = The Oregon's
twenty-five officers and her crew OF
425 seamen were well and happy when
the battleship cast anchor of Sank key
lighthouse at $50 yesterday morning.
The Oregon is in first-class shape and
ready for another cruise as long as the
one just ended. The excellent condi-
ton of the men after their sixty-six
days voyage s perhaps even more re-
markable. Throughout the entire
trip there were no cases of serious ill
ness on board, and the men are as
eager for immediate activity as if they
had just come from a vacation in the
mountains.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
CHASED BY SPANlAROS.
British Steamer Loaded With Con-
trahnnd Has q lively EXperienCe.

trabnnd Has a Lively Experience.
Portland, Me-. May 2S.-Capt. Mar
tyn, of the British steamer Europa,
who has just arrived here from Licata,
Sicily, reports that as he was leaving
the Mediterranean he was chased by
a Spanish torpedo boat, but as there
was a heavy sea on, in which the
Spaniard labored hard, the Europa es-
capped. She brought $500 tons of sui
phur, which is contraband. On the
day after she eluded the first vessel
she was chased again by another Span
ish torpedo boat, with the same result.
No shots were fired during either
chase.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

Some misunderstanding has arisen
of the officers now holding high rank
in the American navy. Loosely speak
ing. Dewey and Sampson are admir-
ais" and they have a right to that til
tie, as every navy officer in charge of
a squadron is admiral of the fleet"
but the rank of admiral in the United
States navy is at the present moment
obsolete. as is that of vice admiral
The last admiral was the late David
Porter. and the last vice admiral was
S. C. Rowan, who retired in 1889. Since
that time the highest of naval ranks
has been that of rear admiral. Until
Dewey received his commission by a
special act of congress there were on
" six officers of this grade. The sew
on rear admirals rank by seniority of
seryice-in the etiquette of the navy
If not in the opinion of their country
men. There is one other flag rank"
that of the commodore-and an officer
holding this distinction may be in
command of a fleet. Below him stand
the command ranks the captain
leading and the commander and the
.aieutenant commander coming next.
The lieutenant stands next, with the
ensign Just below, and the naval cadet.
who is generally healthy and manly
how Just out of Annapolis, is at the bot
tom of the ladder.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

Spain does not fight to win. Her
statesmen are not fools, whatever may
be said of her ordinary citizens. She
fights to prevent revolution and save
the government at Madrid. Without a
fight the government would be knock
ed higher than a kite. When she is
whipped in Cuba there will be peace
in Spain. When the people of Spain
get some knowledge of the power and
resources of the United States they will
shout for peace as ardently as they
now shout for war.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
WARM WELCOME
AT HONOLULU
OUR TROOPS WILL BE ENTHUsA-
AsrICALLY RECEIVED.

Committee of One Hundred Proml-
net Men Has been Appointed 10
Make Arrangements for the En-
tertainmcnt of Uncle Sans Brave
Soldier Boys "A Sumptuous
Spread Will BE Provided for the
Guests-Everything will Be Done
to Make Their Short Stay a Mem
orabIe One-If They Are Not Al
lowed to Land, They Will Re-
ceive the Luxurics just the Same
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
Ioreer characterization

Yokohama, May %. = Marquis Ito,
the premier, has introduced in the inn
perial diet bill lowering the standard
Of franchise and increasing the num-
Der of voters five-fold. The effect of
the measure would be to increase the
members of the house from 300 to So.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31
Theft Is the Accusation.

Rush City, Mimi, May q. = James
Campbell, formerly of Void Greek,
Wis. was brought here from New Du-
luth to answer to charge Of stealing
a watch chain and clothing from G..
Dickinson of Sunrise. The case was
adjourned until June 2 owing to wit
neSSpS not appearing.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-05-31

Premier Meline in an interview
gives it as his own personal judgment
that the sympathies of his country
ment cannot be opposed to nation
which sends her army and navy to con-
vert an oppressed land into an indie
pendent republic" This is the attitude
that might reasonably be expected of
France and probably is the true one,
outside of investors in Spanish bonds
and the yenal part of the Partisan
press.