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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

HOMES FOR OLD PEOPLE - A. R., City. In this city there is the Old Peo- ple's Home at Pine and Pierce streets, Old Ladies' Home on Rincon place, near First and Harrison streets; Protesant Episcopal Old Ladies Home on Golden Gate avenue, between Lott street and on Mound University Tract and the Home of the Kings Daughters on Francisco street, near Powell. Address a commu- nication to the superintendent of each of these institutions for terms.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

Columbia" Number Nine" Baldwin" Passion Play" Alcazar-"A Celebrated Case Morosco's-"Under the Polar Star" Tlvol-"An American Hero" Urpheum- Vaudeville Mechanics Pavilion-Recepton to the First Minnesota Regiment, Friday night
 The ChutesZoo Vaudeville and Cannon the 6l3pound Man Oympia-corner Mason and Eddy streets Specialues- sutro Baths-Swimmng, Fl Campo-Music dancing boating fishing Sunday Excursion to Los Gatos-Friday, June IT, Excursion the tsins-Saturday June s
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

Why not?"
 My wife is one of the most curious persons in the world and would be sure 10 ask me to explain the meaning of bar petteS, machine guns and the other tech- nical terms they sprinkle through the. ac- counts. l want her to keep on thinking l know all about it u
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

In refusing to give up Hobson, Banco is creating more trouble for himself than he really seems to need
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

KING ALFoNso-W. J. D., Oakland, Cal. Alfonso XII of Span, father or the present boy King, died at Ell Praoo' near Madrid, November 25, 1SS5.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

AN ADDRESS-A. c. R., Marshall, Cal. The address of the Whitaker-Ray com pany is 723 Market street, San Francesca
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

There is no doubt, apparently, that Cerveras ships are all at Santiago and that some of them will soon shift their positions from the top to the bottom of the bay.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

American soldiers are their way to Cuba, and somebody ought to tell that to the marines
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

JOHN P. IRIsH-M. J.. City. When John P. Irish goes to Washington, D. C., ne is as free from a necktie as he Is m San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

Brown-Ah, old man, 1t must be great to be loved as you are loved. I met your wife this afternoon and she told me that If you went to war it would kill her.
 Smith-Say. where's the recruiting of-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

COMBINATIONS. E. B., Hopland. Cal The proposition as set forth in your communication in relation to a comblna- ion on horses is not sufficiently clear to enable one to give an answer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

DOVE AND DEER-W. I. K, City; The dove season is open from July 16 and February A. The deer. season IS open from July IS to October IA.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

Genuine eyeglasses.specs,l5 to 4oc. s5 4th.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

POLL TAx-s., City. The fact that man is a member of the National GuaTo eInpt him from payment of poll tax unless he is 50 years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

PATENT-H. L., Clty. It Is unlawful for any one to stamp an article patent ed' or :'patent applied for" unless a patent has been properly applied lie, for, ;s or severe penalty for such false representa- ton.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

BATTLESHIPS- A. M, City. It is generally conceded that the United States battleship Iowa is superior to the oregon Massachusetts or Indiana, She IS longer, wider and has a greater coal capaclty than the others, and her speed is greater than that of the others named.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

city paper states Cabinet officer to have de- clared that any interference the part of Germany would mean Probably such would be the re- sult but probably Cabinet officer said so The gentlemen who officially advise Mr. Mckinley may have faults but they do pour the secrets of their souls into the listening and ample ear of the yellow journalist
 If there existed the slightest necessity for private concern to solicit money behalf of the public loan the act would be patriotic. As no such necessity exists and as the act of drumming up customers re- fleets on the dignity and standing of the Government the act is something else It might for instance he termed cheap way for yellow journalism to adver- tisc itself
 An evening paper is authority for the statement that Santiago IS on short rations and that "starva ton will soon be tapping for admittance" Starva ton does not tap for admittance It enters without knocking, and does its knocking later
 Proprietors of nickel-in-the slot machines assert that they have been robbed If this Is bid for sym pathy it will be intellectual. On the contrary. the public desiring to be polite will be forced to say, "Ex while we smile"
 It is believed that Count Castellanes recent duel the cheapest form of amusement in which he has indulgcd since marrying into American bank ac- count
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16
AUCTION SALES

AUCTION SALES. By Sullivan Doye-This day, 16, 20 Valencia Il o'clocK. By P J. Barh--Tbis Furniture, 414 Mo Allister street, at II o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

MORRO CASTLE-L E. L., City. Nor TO, as applied to the castle at Santiago de Cuba, which, by the way, is Castillo de Moro, incorrectly written Moro, means Castle of the Promontory. The Spanish word morro is used to signify a promon- tory anything that is round, also prominent overhanging lip.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

I IN 1V City. Owing to the incompleteness of the records of the mastering officers during the war of the rebellion there never has been a correct record of the nationality of the men who served in the Union army. The figures that are given are only aver ages based on the returns that were cor rectly made up. These averages credit soldiers of German birth with 176 900 or S.76 per cent of the whole number of en- listed and soldiers of Irish birth with 144,- 200 or LA per cent.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

ECZEMA-W. E. A, City. As this de- partment does not advertise any individ- medicine that is "a positive cure for ec- zema" or any other disease, it cannot give you the information you ask for. You should consult some first-class phy- Scian,
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

MAIL TO MANILA-L. G. C., City. You are at liberty to send letters, papers, magazines and books to any of the Cali fornia volunteers or any of the soldiers Peking for the Philippines. Direct matter plainly to the individual, letter of the company to which he belongs, the regi- ment and Manila, Philippine Islands, and deposit the same prepaid. The Post office Department will forward the same to destination.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

TERRITORIES c. s. A., Ocean View. The Territories of the United States at this time are New Mexico or~ ganized September g. 1850; Arizona, Feb ruary 24, 1863; Indian, June 30, 1884; Dis trict of Columbia, July Is, 179O and reor- 1868, and Oklahoma, May 2. 1890. In the Union there are thirteen original States, and since March 1, 1791, thirtytwo States have been added.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

DUCK TROUSERS-A S. o. A. S., Woodland, Cal. A man who wears white duck trousers to church, wears such with a Prince Albert coat, or wears them at an evening party, is exceedingly eccen- tric or is possessed of only that one pair. He certainly is not fashionable.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16
A FOOLISH DOCUMENT.

N SHORT time ago the directors of the Oakland \ Board of Trade, being moved thereto by
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16

THE UNION PACIFIC-Reader. Clo- verdale. Cal. The Union Pacific Railroad Company was sold November 1, 1891, in Omaha, te a syndicate, the only bidder. for $53, ,52S 532 76 This was $39, ,SS3 28S 7 for held in the sinking fund The fund also held A,036,40S in cash, which reverted to the Government The total debt to the Government was S58, 92S 61. The credit of the railroad company with the Govern ment was SIS, ,505, ,040 "A
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28
q ~ ~
IT'S Not Asking
Too Much

When we invite you to come to
Wilkes-Barre to do your shopping
for exclusive wearables, for we are
not merchandising ordinary dry
goods; but do keep the sorts that
you expect only in the fine metro
politan stores. We try to make our
advertisements interesting, but our
display and collection of the genu-
inely good sorts of dry goods is
richer than any mere volley of
type or well-worded phrase.
Our position in the world of trade
is assured and commanding, by
reason of three decades of ever
growing business, and it may be
economical for you to remember
that our policy is fair, and broad
and generous at every point of the
business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28
A DOuble-BreaSted Jacket

Most anywhere a jacket similar
to this in quality-not in style
can be had at $500; but here
only in all its perfection of tailoring
at SII.08. It's rich black KerSey
with satin Innings throughout. It's
double-breaSted cut-a-way en-
posing a wide lapel, and has a
close.fitting coat back. The seams
are tailored with a double stitched
welt, producing a very pretty
finish.
The second concerns:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28
HOOPS o.v,o.
CALENDAR
1899 & ss}s;s;F: sss'.:! F:''i' ap-'S'ia's S:aa'S:
" An American Girl +"

One of the handSomeSt pieces OF color work
issued this year. Iithographed, with border
Of army and navy emblems embossed in gold.
Leave your name with your druggist and
ask him to save you copy or send cents
in stamps for one to
{. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Mention ;his paper
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28

preach to us His glorious gospcl-no un-
true. unsound note has ever been Eiv"n
from the pulpit. God grant there never
may. Fifty years of Il pure gospel
What a responsibility!
'Thc tumult and the shouting dies,
The captains and the kings depart
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice
An humble and contrite heart
Lord God of Hosts be with us yet
Lest we forget--lcst We forget
The service closed with benedic-
tion by Dr. G. T.. Rohinson. of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28
An All-Silk
Taffeta Waist at $4.98

Our regular line and PICKED.
We know all about the quality
Of the silk; all about the put to-
gether," and confidently offer them
as the best silk waist that $500
will buy anywhere but here.
Another thing-plenty of new ideas
in shapes and finish and all the
Fall silk shades. In short, it's the
best waist ever offered for the
money and you'll marvel at its
beauty.
Other waist creations up to
$I9,9S.
- ISAAC LONG,
73,and 70 Public square,
WILKES-BARRE. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28
Two Items from
the Suit Store

Nothing of livelier interest has
ever been published in these COL
umnS. 1t concerns first:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-28
IS HALE. A
CENTURY OLD

IConclnded from Page 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

Key West, Fla, April 22.-The first
Spanish prize is the steamer Buena
Ventura, 1000 TONS from Priscougela,
Miss, for Rotterdam, with lumber.
The Nashville fired blank shot,
which the Spaniard ignored. This was
followed by shot from a x-pounder.
The Buena Ventura then surrendered
with her crew of twenty men.
The Nashville towed her prize into
this harbor at II o'clock this morning,
and put prize crew on board. Both
ships are lying we'll in the stream.
The news of the capture of the
Spaniard set the people of Key West
frantic with enthusiasm. All work
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

as prepared by the Attorney General,
was signed before the meeting adjourn
ed and will be promulgated 1t is I'M
derstood, at once. The embargo resolu-
tons of Congress were also discussed
at length and finally approved by the
President. These will be put into eff
feet Immediately. They will effectually
prevent the landing at any Cuban or
other Spanish port of coal or other
contraband articles. Customs officers
will be instructed not n grant clear
ance papers to any vessels so laden,
and if a false statement is made as to
their destination they will not be per-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

captured by the Nashville. He will libel
the ship in the usual way.
The unfortunate merchantmen is still
lying in the harbor. Her captain was al
lowed to remain on board, but the crew of
twenty-eight were taken over to the
Dolphin. and made to assist in the work
of coaling.
The gunboat Nashville steamed proudly
out of the harbor late this afternoon,
having achieved the first victory, al
though a bloodess one. She had gone
about twelve miles when the Dolphin
signalled her to return. She steamed
Continued on Second Page
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

has been suspended and the docks are
crowded with people
A later dispatch from Key West says:
The United States feet was about
twelve miles off Sand Key light this
morning at seven o'clock, when the
Spanish merchantmen Buena Ventura
was sighted, bound north. The gun
boat Nashville ram her down and put
a shot across her bows from the four
inch gun on the port side aft, manned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
s. WHEELING W. VA,

by Lieut.. Dillingham;. The Spaniard
ignored the shot, but another closer to
her bows brought her to-
A prize crew under Ensign T. P.
Magruder was put aboard. Captain Luz
carraga in command of her, was as
founded. He said he did not know that
war had been declared: but when he
was informed of the state of affairs, he
shrugged his shoulders and accepted
the situation philosophically.
The Nashville has taken on stores
and Will return to the feet, carrying
Ensign Magruder, who will be relieved
by Ensign Carlton, of the Snow. A
body OF marines is pacing the deck of
the Spaniard; and her crew Of % (not
twenty as previously stately are loung-
ing about the decks in nonchalant
fashion. Not a man is in irons. Ac-
cording to prize laws, Captain May
nard will turn the prisoners of war
over to the United States district at
torney, who will decide the question
Of their disposition.
The monitor Puritan is taking on coal
and water and will sail join the fleet
tonight.
On excellent authority it is reported
that the destination of the fleet is Mat
anzas. On board the flagship is Cap
tain Aranguren, brother Of the late
Brigadier General Nestor Arangueren
He will pilot the fleet to Matanzas.
The Cuban pilots went on board last
night after II o'clock
Tho Dpt rolf cailp6 m ioiu ho foot
this afternoon. 1t is believed that one
or two ships will be left here at least
temporarily.
A later telegram says: Commander
E~ons of the Dolphin, has delivered to
United States District Attorney Stripp-
ling the papers of the Buena Ventura
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
NOT SAILED YET.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Still at Buenos
Ayres Awaiting the Dragon.

Washington, D. c., April 22.-To-
day the following was received here:
Buenos Ayres, April 22.-3:20 p. M
The Spanish torpedo gunboat Temera-
rio left here to-day 1t is believed she
has gone to attack the United States
battleship Oregon and the United
States gunboat Marietta, which left
Valparaiso on Monday last for Monte
video.
The Oregon and Marietta at rough
estimate have about 1900 miles steam
ing between Valparaiso and Monte
video. The vessels will necessarily
keep company with the gunboat, as the
latter is better able, owing to the quick
er manner in which she can be ham
died. to successfully engage the Span
ish torpedo gunboat Temerario, which
has a speed of twenty knots against
the Is knots speed (about) credited to
the Oregon. The Marietta has a speed
Of (about) II knots an hour There
fore the Oregon should take twelve days
in completing her trip.
Later message was received from
Buenos Ayres saying the Temerario
had not sailed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
BLATANT BLANCO.
Another Decree Declaring the Island OF
Cuba to be in a State of Warfare

Havana, April 22.-Captain General
Blanco has published decree confirm
ing his previous DEGREES and declaring
the island to be in state of war. He
also annuls his former similar DEGREES
granting pardon to insurgents and
places under martial law all those who
are guilty of treason, espionage, crimes
against peace or against the independ-
ence of the nation, seditious reyolts, at
tacks against the form of government
or against the authorities and against
those who disturb public order, though
only by means of printed matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
A RICH P
For Some America
to Havana

For Some American - on Her Way
to Havana % Peimas-
Las Pelmas. island, April %.
The SPANS Ter Montzerrat, of
$3.50 tons, viii, allied from Cadiz on
April 10 for Havana. touched here on
April 10 and proceeded the same day
for Cuba. She had on board valuable
cargo and number of troops and war
material. The troops and war supplies
were landed here, but the steamer pro-
ceeded with much cargo on board for
Havana, and should prove to be rich
prize for a United States cruiser.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

Washington, April 22.-The members
of the cabinet were late in assembling
this morning. Secretary Long did not
arrive until II: 20 o'clock and Secretary
Alger ten minutes later. Secretary
Sherman was accompanied by Assistant
Secretary Day. Mr. Gary. the retiring
Postmaster General remained only
long enough to witness the taking of
the oath by his successor, and then
feelingly babe the President and his
colleagues goodbye.
The meeting lasted from II to |
o'clock. The discussion Of the pro-
posed proclamation to the world that
this government will establish, and eff
fectively maintain a blockade Of the
port of Havana, occupied considerable
time. The proclamation substantially
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
HAS ON HER WAR PAINT.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 22-The dou-
BILE turret monitor Miantonomah sailed
from League Island navy yard at 2:3O
o'clock this afternoon, her destination
is believed to be Charleston. s. c. The
Miantonomah has on her war paint and
is fully prepared for action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
WERE ENTHUSIASTIC.

Madrid, April 22-An immense
crowd witnessed the military parade
in front Of the palace this morning.
and intense enthusiasm was displayed
when the young king appeared on
ha lcOnV
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
SQUADRON MOVES At LAST.
Captain SIMPSONS Fleet Has Taken
Its Departure from Key West.

The Big Flag Ship and Her Con-
sorts. Got Under Way About
Daylight Yesterday Morninq-No
Defnate Information as to the
Destination OF the Vessels Has
Been Given Out, But It Has
Started Toward Havana and
That IS Generally Supposed to he
the Objective Point--severalBoats
Left at Key West, Probably to
be Moved Out Later-The Fern
Has Gone to Tampa Tor Ammuni-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

lea Stnls wishing extra copies OF the Regis
or,o VIII confer II favor by sending iii their
san'. by mail at earliest hour. that
~ may receive proper attention.
ana Register will publish all the latest
Eo most reliable news up 70 The hour =
TO prs, each morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
WILL JOIN THE RESERVE.

''1eia' 70 the Register
S'euhenville, O.. April 22-At a
meeting of the ex-soldiers held here
-1st night it was decided to organize a
ssiment for the national volunteer re-
SerFe' and they will open up a recruit
3 Office at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
A BLOCKADE PROCLAMATION.
The President Attaches His Signature
to the Notification.

That tho United States Will Els
tablish and Effectively Maintain:a
Blockade of the Port Of Havana.
The Embargo Resolutions Were
Discussed by the Cabinet and
Signed by the President m Will
Prevent the Landing at Cuban
or Spanish Ports Coal or NUM-
tons Of War-Unusual Reticence
Maintained blythe Cabinet Mem
bers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
PLEASED WITH MAYNARD.

knoxville, Tenn, April 22.-Com-
,NEdAder Washburn Maynard, of the
nashFllle, which fired the first shot
G u made the first capture in the war.
d Knoxville man. Enthusiasm on
'@clBt Of the news was intense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
CAPTURED THE FIRST PRIZE.
The Nashville Takes the Spanish Mer-
chairman, Buena Ventura.

She is a One Thousand Ton Vessel,
and Was on Her Way from Mis-
sissippi, with a Cargo of Lumber.
A Blank Shot Was Fired at Her
First, But She Didn't Stop-The
Nashville Then Sent a Solid Six
Founder Across Her Bows and
Prompt Surrender Followed.
lowed to Key West and Put in
Charge of Prize Grew.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23
TIE FIRST GUN OF THE WAR.
Fired by the U. S. Cruiser Nashville
Off Key West Yesterday.

To- Day, a Formal Declaration Of
War Will Be Made by Congress
and the President Will Issue a
Call for Volunteers - This Call
Will Probably Be for 10000
Men, So There May Be No Fur
Their Demand for Troops-Good
News from General Gomez The
Old Warrior Made Bonfire OF
the Spanish Presents Sent Him,
and Notified the Commissioners
That if They Came Back, He
Would Hang Them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

Later a message was received from
Buenos Ayres saying the Temerario
had not sailed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

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alhsts. Populists, and alfJ
o'iler lists read the Sun-s
gay Register. Why? III
has all the news, and
spends double to treble
more than any competi.
tor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-23

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cost De a little more, the
-eturns make it up; for
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