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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

For long time Joseph Sanders, who is blind in charge Of the blind asylum Berkeley Under his administration the um attained great prosperity and turned to the State hand each month from the Among tho notable that blind superintendent with extraod nary that Of the deat dumb and blind boy whose story told this page The touch the only method by which he could be taught with outside world Mr. Sanders patiently till the lad intelligence became of the best broom State such competent SUD- ported his mother and conducted large busImess-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

HERE is no more interesting
 subject connected with the lives
 and fortunes of the defective
 classes than the blind and the story of the effort to ameliorate the hardships of their condition.
 There are two perfectly distinct classes of the blind; one is composed of those whose blindness is congenital, or has occurred in infancy; the other, of those whose sight is lost after adult age.
 The first class, having either had no sight atall, or having enjoyed vision but briefly, to great degree overcome it's
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-11

Story of a Santa Cruz boy who lived alone in a world of darkness be- cause he could not hear, could not speak and could not see. But one idea and one only was developed in him: Mother" Ex-Superintendent Joseph Sanders of the Blind Asylum took him in charge, and after weeks of patient work was able to commun- icate with him through a finger lan- guage. Next with infinite patience he taught him the idea of broom. Then the boy began making brooms on broom machine. Within three years he was pronounced the best broom maker in the State and was made inspector of the brooms fur nished the Government posts here. All this while he was saving his money. With it be bought broom machine, moved to Santa Cruz, started in busi- ness and began to support his wid- owed mother. Later he went East, where he is now conducting a large broom business.
 And he cannot see, cannot hear and cannot speak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
FORTY
MEN ARE FROZEN.
Caught in Binding Snow Storm on
Ice FlOeS,
FIFTY BADLY FROST-BITTEN.
Amputation of One or More of Their
Limbs Will Have TO BE Undergone
by All ofThem-iil Were Mem
bers ofCrcw Ofthe Greenland.

ST. JOHNS, y. F., March 25.-The
steamer Greenland, returning from the
seal fishery. put into Bay De Verde to-
night and reported that on Wednesday
last when among the ice foes. while her
crew were travelling about the foes in
search Of seals. a terrible storm arose.
accompanied by a binding snow, which
drlfted rapidly, and n severe frost.
FORTY-EIGHT MEN FROZEN
The members Of the crew who were on
the ice could not regain the vessel and
were exposed to the weather throughout
the night and all Of the next day
Forty-eight men perished and between
fifty and sixty were so badly frost-bltten
that the amputation OF one or more Of their
limbs will have TO be undergone by all Of
them.
Yesterday the Greenland succeeded in
recovering the bodies OF twenty-five OF
the victims, but the remaining twenty
three were buried beneath the snow
drifts.
OTHER CASES FEARED.
From the circumstances or the disaster
II Is feared that other steamers have
suffered I'm a similar manner.The city IS
in a terrible state Of excitement. The
disaster is the worst recorded in the his
tory Of the seal industry. Most Of the
victims were married.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
C0NFEDERATES
CAN BE OFFICERS.
No Prohibiting Statute Now to Oper-
ate Against Them.
THEY MAY SERVE IN THE ARMY,
David u. Hill Had the Last Congress
to Wipe out the Only Prohibitory
Provision-North and South
on Equal Footing.
THEY MAY SERVE IN THE ARMY.

Any person who fought in the Confed-
crate army, whether or not he held a
commission from the United States gov
ernment prior to lS6l, IS eligible to com
mand troops in case Of war with Spain.
During the last few days some gentle
men who are well posted on most SUBJ
jects have contonded that under the
United States statutes person who held
a commission in the army or navy prior
TO the civil war and resigned it 10 enter
the Confederate service could not hold
commission in the army now.
The truth is, COnfederates. whether or
not they held commissions in the army
or navy prior TO the civil war. are as
eligible for service as the most radical
Federal officer
PROVISION OF THE STATUTES.
The Times Washington correspondent
last night sent the following.
81 spent some time in the office Of the
Judge-Advocate General, U. S. A.. this
afternoon. The Judge-Advocate and Ma
jor Morrison, assistant to the Judge AdvO-
cate General. told me that the War De-
partmont IS receiving many inquiries
from various sections Of the country con-
cerning the clause OF eligibility for COM
missions in the army.
"Quite number OF inquiries have
come from ex-Confederates.
IT ex-Confederates who had held COM
missions IN the regular army before the
Civil War. like Gen. Iritz Lee. for instance
are 10 be aspirants for positions in the
army agin, they must thank the last Con-
gress for repeating the act which pro-
hibited men who had graduated from the
academy at West Point or the academy
at Annapolis, or who had held commits
sions In the old army or navy. and who
had afterwards served the Confederate
Government, either In its army, navy
or civil service. from ever being COM
mssloned in the army or navy OF the
United States.
THE ORIGINAL ACT.
''rhe original act OF july 2S 1866, ex-
cluded all ex-Confedrates from the army
and navy Of the United States. This act
was amended March iS, 1884. so as 10
exclude only those who had been COM
missioned before the war or who had
been cadets and who We're afterwards
In the service OF the Confederate Gov
eminent.
During the Venezuelan trouble David
Bennett Hill. then senator. got bill
through Congress which wiped ast en-
tieely the prohiotory statute. This meas
ure attracted much attention at the time.
and Hill worked hard in order TO secure
its enactmentT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
ARTILLERY FORCES MOVING.
The Terror Goals Quickly and Away
Again-TcXas Sailors Left Behind.

NORFOLK. VA, March 26.-Special.-
A detachment of artilcrymen from Fort
Monroe passed through the city this af-
ternoon, going South over the Seaboard
Air Line.
The railroad officials decline 10 make
public their place of destination, but II
is understood that they were ordered TO
some one Of the South Atlantic coast
forts, probably Fort Caswell, on the
Cape Fear river, wheye the greatest ac,
tivity is said 20 prevail and where work
Is being rushed night and day.
Battery +. Light Artillery, recently ar
rived at Fort Monroe from Fort Riley
Kansas. will be used as movable force
dciachments being sent where needed TO
strengthen weak spots on the Atlantic
coast.
The monitor Terror arrived from New
York this morning anchored of the
SoutheSrn railway dock and proceed 70
coal with all possible dispatch. She sail
ed this afternoon. her bunkers filed al
most 10 overlooking. Another stop will
be made al Charleston. She will. IL is
said. be painted black while sailing down
the coast.
The Texas, which sailed hastily yester-
day afternoon, left several OF her crew
behind. They were at Portsmouth on
leave and followed by ran to join the
ship at New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
FRANCE Is FOR PEACE,
She sympathizes With Both Spain ana
This Government.

PARIS. March 26-ln the Chamber Of
no,,,ties to-day NJ. Croussot, Socialist,
made a sweeping criticism OF the IoIeish
policy Of the government
M Rarron. speaking In support OF NJ
crous.ot. introduced the Cuban question
lie said. ,,,,... a.. a..
.rSrance cannot remain indinent to the
conflict and the mon
sirous encroachment Of the Anglo-saNon
go an the Latin race. IL Is the duty OF
t,rsnce 20 approach the United states
- ,yords OF Cancellation and peace
Al HANOTAUX SPEAKS.
,s uanotaux. Minister OF Foreign Al
fairs. replying 70 ~ baio" s''N 80
d ..t5o,,,,,,er necessary the defence or our
tr,ereets may be, it IS subordinate
~ - ,rnnortance Of the grave diihcmues
'e,,,rh 80 Cuban question has presented
- 80 Tong The whole world Is follow
49,, ,,,,,b emotion the varying fortunes OF
.,.e .x, ronsict proceeding In cuba, and the
''.Nolo world earnestly hopes Tor It's
49,, conclugion The interests ahected
~ threatened and the courage ana per
Severance displayed add daily some ele-
,,ert TO the dramatic trend o. events III
that island ,,,,, o,d
"The chamber knows 'ne ~ '.ite'''-' -
esteem which the United states inspire,
on one hand we have an ancient anu
sai,he,,I relation good nsagh6orly feel
s"gs afoniues OF race and interests and
nnal,v the respect with which the patrio-
ten, ,,sn, Of a heroic nation naturally inspires
us on the other hand We have power
fii republic. a sister OF our own, iull OF
.ssor md confident OF her yalor. VINO de-
..arAs mat an Immediate end be put 70
n,ils IN which she herself has shared.
snd which have lasted q very long time
such IS the position Of the conflict where
g. hoth interests and honor are involved.
"Our FIRST duty IS increasingly TO ex-
,vess 10 the two nations the desire OF all
,hst a sanguinary and formidable fight
be avoided,
If LOOKING FOR FRIENDS.
.If these two parties. with common
.ceord. are endeavoring 20 hnd sure and
impartial friends 10 help them In the ani-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
BR0CKENBR0UGH
FOR CHAIRMAN.
He viii Probably be at the Head Of
Board of Fisheries.
DELEGATION TO VISIT GOVERNOR
are Active and IL is Believed Dark
Horse VIII BE Choscn-The As
pirants for Secretary.

Governor Tyler will probably name the
members Of the State Board Of Fisheries
next Wednesday.
DR.. Austin Brockenbrough, of North
ampton, will probably be made chairman
OF the board. lie is one Of the best
known citizens Of the Eastern Shore, and
is highly esteemed by all who know him.
His acquaintance with the oyster indus
try is extensive.
The contest over this Office Is interest
ing. Two Of the leading candidates are
DR.. Frank Fletcher, a former senator
from Accomac. and Dr. John W. Bowdoin'
OF the same county. who was formerly
Commissioner OF Fisheries for Virginia.
When the Governor visited the Eastern
Shore early last week, II sees that the
Fletcher supporters did not know Of his
coming BY a mistake made by some one.
The result was the Bowdoin people had
the Governor IN hand and got IN good
words for their candidate.
THEY CAME TO RICHMOND.
Senator I.eCato and Delegate 5. VIII
kins Matthews. OF Accomacl were IN
Richmond yesterday. and conferred with
the Governor They are supporters or
DR. Fletcher. and urged his appointment
with all the ability they possess.
In view OF the war between the tletcher
and bowdoln people 1t Is beheyeh
dark horse" will be chosen, and that
uerson win probably be DE-. BrocKeh-
brougn. This gentleman Is one or the
most nonular citizens OF the Eastern
shore lie comes OF an old Virginia
family and IS a splendid man In every
DELEGATIONS in the interest OF both Dr.
Fletcher and Dr. Bowdoln VIII be mere
early this week. -,,..,
The other candidates for the presidency
NJ the board are Colonel B. i. Farlnhoi',
~ Lancaster, and Mr. George Hunley' Oh
Mathews. ,,,,
THE OTHER MEMBERS.
The aspirants for the secretaryship are
Nesars. : w. Niemeyer OF Portsmouth :
George Lindsay. OF Norfolk county !.
Nash OF Portsmouth; w. Med. Lee OF
lancaster. Seth Miller. OF Matthews;
woodward. OF Middesax; DIR. Garland
Moore of Northampton; George Preston
Coleman. OF williamsburg, and Mat
thews. OF Bellheld.
The Board Is to be composed or nVe
,nembers-two from Tidewater and three
from the other sections OF the state
one OF the Tidewater members Is 10 Dc
presidsnt and the other the secretary
OF the Board.
Governor Tyler has practically decided
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27

The suggestion has been made in seVe-
ral quarters that European Powers IN
tervene TO keep the peace but these ideas
have not been received with favor.
NJ. Hanotaux I'm the French Chamber
expressed the willingness Of France TO
act as peacemakers. His views were
sustained by a large majority
Spain has been notified Of the hnding OF
the Court of Inquiry, but no reply has
vet been made II developes that the
notification was sent before the report
had been received by the authorities in
Washington The election of the new
Cortes. which will take place to-day Is
supposed TO have delayed the reply.
An officer at Fort Monroe has disap-
peared and reports that he carried OFF
plans OF fortincations. Is danied.
The warships are all receiving a new
coat Of paint but 1t Is dull lead color
instead OF black.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27

cable arrangement Of so grave a question,
they will see that all we'll irtentioned
people are lending themselves TO the de-
sire and we will not be backward. But
II would be going beyond the reserve i'm
posed upon US TO 80 further than this.
! can here at least only renew the express
sion Of our ardent wishes for an equitable
solution of the matter wherein right
honor and liberty may be satisfied and
which will result in maintaining between
the two nations equally dear to ms the
great benefit of peace Cheers.
A motion approving NJ. UanotauX' g
statements was adopted by vote Of 800
TO Ill
EUROPEAN MEDIATION?
BERLIN, March 25.-The Boersen Cou-
rier publishes dispatch from Vienna
to-day. saying that. according TO in
formation from the best source. Euro
pean mediation between Spain and Anne
rica Is being undertaken
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
WATER RISING AGAIN.
Cincinnati Merchants Compelled to
iIOve Up Higher.

CINCINNATI. o.. March 26.-To-nlght
the outlook for a great food in the Ohio
river is dlsheartening. The river at noon
to-day passed the hfty-hve-foot mark
here. ten feet above the danger line, and
rising rapidly. The appearance OF light
rain this evening is transformed tonight
into a heavy rain, and has filled people
with apprehension OF food worse than
the disastrous one OF 1884, In Cincinnati
the merchants are moving from inun-
Dated cellars as rapidly as possible. with
the prospect Of having 10 remove them
TO the second stories.
AT o'clock tom ght the Ohio river was
rising az ell points from Gallipolis. 10
cairo. At 10 o'clock tonight IL ~d5 sta
tionary at Gallipoiis, but rising rapidly
at All points from Catlettsburg TO Cairo
AT Cincinnati at 10 o'clock II was ifty-
six and six-tenths feet and still rising
one-tenth Of foot hourly. This looks
very much like sixty feet viii be reached
by Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
HAD HER WAR PAINT ON.
Puritan Leaves for Key West-has-
sachusettS and Brooklyn.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March %
Special-Tho monitor Puritan weighed
anchor at 6.l5 o'clock this evening Tor
southern waters, whittier she was order
cd Friday.
Before she sailed the grim fighting ma
chine was painted black 10 the water iihe
I'm accordance with the order issued by
the Navy Department
THE monitor left undcr full head OF
steam and when she passed Old Point
she was ploughing the water at the rate
OF sixteen knots an hour.
The battleship Massachusetts, arrived
in port yesterday afternoon and dropped
anchor OF the Casino Beach.
Orders were received yesterday from
the Navy Department instrucung the
commanders of the Brooklyn and Massa-
chusetts TO paint the ships black This
work will be done az once. Tomorrow
morning "a number OF painters will be
lowered 10 the side Of the men~of-war and
they will begin putting on the coat OF
black lead.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
AN OFFICER DISAPPEARS.
A Rumor That He Carried OF Plans
of Fortress Monroe Denied.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March 26.-
The disappearance of a German sergeant
named Tschernlng from Fortress Monroe
caused the report 70 be circulated to-day
that plans OF the fortlicatlons had been
stolen. The commandant al the fort at
tributes Tscherning's absence 70 a spree,
and says no plans are missing. Other
officers say that Tscherning could have
drawn plans OF his own II he had been so
disposed, as he is a skilled engineer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
WILL SPAIN BACK DOWN 2
An English OGicial Thinks She viii
See the Futility of War.

LONDON, March 26.-Although public
opinion on this side Of the Atlantic as IN
America had already discounted the ind
ing OF the United States Court of In
quiry into tho loss Of the Maine and ac-
tual confirmation was expected, the Ver-
dict only served to whet peoples appe-
titss. so intense Is the interest in the
turn OF the kaleidoscope that IL has
greatly increased 20 tension. There Is
little hope here that hosti4ities can be
averted thought Il Is stili regarded as
POSSIBLE that Spain al the last moment,
viii see the hopelessness OF maintaining
her position and yield 10 the inevitable.
II Is at last realized mere that the move
ment to end the Cuban scandal Is no
longer in the hands OF the Jingoes: hut
that the solid sentiment of the United
States bids the executive 20 act when the
proper moment arrives; that the risks
have been estimated and that the great
body OF Americans are ready 10 face
them. SO far as It Is possible 10 ascer-
tain the general diplomatic situation. IL
7rSantfnued on Sixth Pagel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
Under Command oCommdae S It's Composed Five Fleet V
Ready to Portion the Atlantic Coast on Short Notice.

upon three members but he will not
make their names public until he has
selected the remaining two.
Governor Tyler was back In his Office
yesterday for the first time since last
Saturday. lie intended 10 go 10 Washing
ton yesterday to attend banquet to be
given last night by the Gridiron Club
but Mrs. Tyler was too much indisposed
for him TO leave the city. Mrs. Tyler is
not seriously ill but her condition is such
the Governor wishes 20 be near her all
the time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
Mr.. GLADST0NE'S CONDITION.
Elaborate Precautions TO Keep Infor-
nation From the Press.

LONDON March 26.-Elaborate precau-
tions have been taken to keep information
from reaching the press concerning Mr..
Gladstone but It Is learned that his con-
ditlon to-day Is most critical.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. March 26.-Forecast
for sunday:
Virginia--Threatening weather and
probably rain, warmer; easterly shifting
to souinerly wind.
North Carolina--lhreatening weather
Sunday probably with showers In the
interior. warmer; northeasterly shifting
20 southeasterly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
Tho Texas Arrives.

NEW YORK, March 26.-The United
states battleship Texas dropped anchor
off Tompkinsville tonight.
1t Is understood that she is going to the
Brooklyn Navy-yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The range Of the thermometer on Sat-
urda ywas as follows: . A. NJ. 20; !. d..
5i; p. NJ. IS; p. NJ. 56s +, NJ, 81;
L NJ, ~. Average. o5 10,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
Have Become Intolerable TO
This Country.
some PROVISION BY SPAIN
For the Helpless Cubans
Will BE Demanded.
WAR IF NECESSARY TO ENFORCE

The Government at Madrid Will BE
Asked TO Come To Satisfactory
Terms With the Insurgents.
Mckinley Will Submit the
Report of the Maine
Court Of Inquiry To
Congress on Mon
day without
Recommcn-
dation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27
No Reply as Yet From Spain
to Note Regarding Maine.
MAS NOTIFIED THURSDAY.
TheEleCtion To-Day Sup
posed to be the Cause.
THE PAINTING OF THE SHIPS

scnor Sagasta in an Interview Says
lie Doesn't Think Hope for Peace
fnI Solution Is at an End-Sug-
gcstions That Spain VIII
Back Down Before Hos
tilities Begin-Au Of
hCer Disappears
From Fort
MOnrOe-The
Texas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-27

CONTINUED on Sixth Page.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-20

mothers in your North Carolina Israel,
silver-haired and worn and weary with
the weight of years and trouble, would
feel the touch, and be TRANSPORTED with
the light and transported with the love
|of God before they cross over to join their
fathers and mothers up yonder where
grace ultimates in glory everlasting.
Without this enduement all signs of pros
nerity and progression are delusive. With
this enduement, from the seabOard to
the mountain tops, throughout all your
borders North Carolina MethOdism will
start on a fresh career Of evangelical
achievement. Our God hath declared that
He is more willing to give the Holy
Spirit TO them that ask than we are to
give good gifts to our children. This
is the blessing Of all blessings for us
now. 0 God, all mighty and ever-mercI-
full, God of our fathers, God OF our sal
walton. let this blessing come upon US
here at this anniversary!
The Methodists of North Carolina can
do all that God wants them to do. They
have the money. the numbers, the inspira-
ton of a grand history, the stimulus OF
a great opportunity, the promise Of God.
Let them walk in the old paths, and go
right on. He who led their fathers will
still lead; He who blessed them will
still bless; the successes of the past OF
still greater success in the Frightening
future"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-20

hope that General Brooke will revoke it
in its entirety and here correct, as he is
dong i'll all other cases, one Of the great
est errors of Spanish administration"
General Brooke has promptly fulfilled
the hopes of Mr.. Diaz. Shortly after
these facts were made known to the
writer General Orders No. were issued
from the palace. They are as follows:
Headquarters Department,
OF Porto Rico,
San Juan, October y, 1893.
General Orders, No 4:
Il. The Royal Decree of the Govern
ment of Spain. dated July 26, 1893, con-
corning judicial limitations, is from this
day abolished; it being understood how
ever, that this does not invalidate the eff
fects resulting from its application dur
ing the time it was in force as to annull-
ment of sentences, judicial proceedings
and findings. which exclusively appeltain
to the Courts and Judges in each case.
III. From and after the date OF this
order the use of all stamped paper ana
stamps of every kind and character
whatsoever heretofore required by Span
ish law will be discontinued in Porto
Rico and its adjacent islanls, and all
documents, titles. bank checks ami pa
pers of every kind and character will
have legal effect in Porto Rico and its
adjacent islands without the use OF said
paper and stamps.
iii. The tribunal known as the Court
Of Appeals, (Contencioso administrative,
is hereby abolished and the duties and
functions of the said Court are trans
ferred to the Supreme Court oC jus
tice.
by command of Major General
Brooke.
IN. V. SHERIDAN,
"Brigadier General, L. s. v.
"Chief of Staff"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-11-20
FROM NEW ZEALAND.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. %, '96.
l am very pleased to state that since
took the agency of Chamberlain's med
cnes the sale has been very large, more
especially of the Cough Remedy. In
two years / have sold more of this par
ticular remedy than of all other makes
for the previous FIVE years. AS to it's
efficacy, / have been informed by scores
of persons OIL tne good results they have
received from it, and know its value from
the use of it in my own household. 1t
is so pleasant to take that we have to
place the bottle beyond the reach of the
children. -
e. ]. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by ]. Fl. Bobbitt, Henry T.
Hicks and North Side Drugstore.
Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. De
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache,
Biliousness, Inactive Liver and clear the
Complexion. Small, sugar coated don't
gripe or cause nausea. ]. Hal Bobbitt
and Henry L. Hicks.
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A little masculine remorse often goe
a long way with a woman.