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The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22

expressed a package containing blanketa intended to go to Barstow on foot and carry the rifle. After leaving the express office he proceeded to get very drunk
 The Sheriff bases his suspicion Of Mori- arity on the fact that the package sent by him to Barstow contained shoes that fitted the tracks of the robber who ran Moriarity took a rifle from his room on the night of the hold-up and that the escaped robber is known to have had Winchester.
 Moriarity was very nervous during the interview. The Sheriff claims he has clear case against him.
 An inquest over the remains of Ignacius Eisler. the dead Daggett train robber, was held this afternoon. The jury rem dered the following verdict: Deceased came to his death from a gunshot wound inflicted by Express Messenger F. B. Blakeley while in the proper discharge of his duties"
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22
DROWNED IN OLD RIVER. John Mcintyre Loses His Own Life
 After Saving Another's

STOCKTON, Nov 21.-John Mcintyre, a civil engineer in the employ of the Old River Reclamation Company near Beth any, this county, was drowned in Old Riv- CT near that point Saturday night. He went into the water and rescued d drown ing man and got him to the bank A short time afterward while crossing the boat He was suffering from chill brought on by the very cold water in which he had struggled earlier and his tried to rescue him but could not. He was about 40 years of age and unmarried.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22
BIG TRUST INCORPORATED.
Silverware Combine Has a Capital of
 Twenty Millions

TRENTON, N. J., Nov. 21.-Articles of incorporation of the International Silver Company the silverware trust, were filed with the Secretary of State to-day. The company has an authorized capital stock of s20 ,OO6 ,000, of which 5000 900 is preferred stock, to receive [ per cent cumulative dividends, and the remainder, $11 000 900, to be common stock. The company is au- thorized to manufacture and deal Tn si- verware, plated ware, pottery and glass. The incorporators are: William Findley, Hamilton H. Durand. Alexis P. Bartlett of New York, Frederick Dwight of Brook lyn and John J. Tracey of Jersey City.
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BLOW AT THE BLACKLIST.

NORWALK, Ohio. Nov. H.-The Cir cult Court has affirmed the verdict ren- dered in the Common Pleas Court against the Nickelplate Railway, awarding S5000 damages to Frank Schaeffer, brakeman.
 Schaeffer claims that he was blacklsted by the company in consequence of the latter refusing to give him a certificate of good character as an employe, 50 that he was unable to obtain employment on any other railroad. He brought suit against the company a short time ago in the Huron County Common Pleas Court, and was awarded a verdict of $5000.
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ooooooo GOO 0 0 GOO oooeo oooo co oooo e ROBERTS OF UTAH MAY BE : EXPELLED FROM CONGRESS

FORK Washington correspondent or the Herald egaphs Representatives chosen the next Congress are Brigham H. Roberts or
 ing the treatment receive when he comes to Among the q unseatng hIn as this programme IL not
 If this done o there IS no of elected IT ne eA be sending hn 10 con that his election IS an ar virtual for the purpose or obtas intention or opserVhs It.
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pnne,s Grand Nephew Coming.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Private ad- vices from Rome convey the information that Count Camille Pecci, a granddaughter of Pope Leo XIII and colonel of the Noble Guard, is about to visit this country and Cuba. The visit of the Italian nobleman will be wholly of an unofficial char acter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22
CpOSSDal'S Specific Mixture

With this remedy percons can cure them selves without the least exposure change of diet or change In application to business. The medicine contains nothing of the least injury to the constitution Ask your druggist for 1t. Price S1 bottle.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22
Wrighfs Indian Vegetable Pills

Are acknowledged by thousands of persons who have used them for over forty years to cure SICK HEADACHE. GIDDINESS, CONSTIPA- TON, Torpid Liver. Weak Stomach. Pimples and purify the blood
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22

Round reports of the Corbett- Sharkey fight will be displayed by stereopticon in front of The Call of flee Tuesday night.
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ON THE EASTERN TRACKS.
Two Jockeys Badly Hurt in Spill
 at Bennings.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21-Track good at Bennings. bad spill occurred in the five furlong event, Deceptive the favorite Impar- t1al and Norford falling O'Leary had his shoulder dislocated and was otherwise injured and Bergen also hurt. Both were taken to Providence Hospital for treatment. Re suits:
 First roce, one mile-Trilo won, Campania second. Judge Wardell third Time, 1:A.
 Second race. five furlongs-Specialist won, St. Sophia second, Sensina third. Time, 1:o4 4-5
 Third race, steeplechase for hunters, about two and a half miles-Virginia Dare won. De Barnett second Liny third. Time, 5:2S 2-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Acrobat won, Death second, Belvonia third. Time 1:1S.
 Fifth race six furlongs-Leando won Nee hanus second, The Gardener third. Time 1:17.
 Sixth race, one and eighth miles-Dal- gretti won, Lexington Pirate second, Stray Step third. Time. 159 2-5.
 LEXINGTON, Ky, Nov. 21.-Weather cloudy; track heavy. Results:
 First race, six furlongs-Star of Bethlehem won. Horseshoe Tobacco second, Ada Russell third. Time, 1:16h.
 Second race. i've furlongs-Parakeet won, Estabrooks second. Rockland third. Time 1:o4al.
 Third race, one mile. selling-M -Madrilene won, Arcturus second, Albert Vale third Time, 1:46. Fourth race, six furlongs-Dad Steele won, Dominis second, Allie Belle third Time 1:195 Fifth race, five furlongs-Souchon won. Le- ella second, Norma Taylor third. Time, 1:o41a
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure 25c. The genuine has L. B. o. on each tablet.
The San Francisco call., 1898-11-22

For the explorer, the surveyor, the hunter, miner, the lumberman, the sportsman or tourist Ripans Tabules are the one medicine that is con- venient always ready, portable, protected from accident of wind or wave or climatic changes, and in nnety-nine cases out of hundred they fully answer all requirements Ripans Tabules will not cure cut made with an gun shot wound, but in most cases the sufferer will be benefited by swallowing one
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07

NENnING TnE Cnlsls.
viennn IL Satisfied sp"in's D,nas

vienna liz Satisfied spnin's D,nasty
Is Vow Doomed.
1.ordon, May THE Vienna correspond
en-, Of the telegraph says; All reports
reaching lis from Madrid egrcc thai there
Is no doubt affairs In Spain are hurrylng
rapidly to grave crisis, Whatever exists
this appears clear: The Carlsts are In
creasirg the difficulties even to degree
more than any other cause. Not the slight
est faith Is attached to the Assurances OF
Don Carlos that he Is setting an example
OF quletness ana Inactivity. On all hands
II Is thought here that the next few days
will bring about events that may change
the entire situation IN the Spanish capital,
This result is now regarded inevitable IL
those circles in Vienna which are on an
intimate footing with the spanish court Il
is declared. however, that In spite OF the
revolutionary movement which seems 10
spread every hoar in Spain, iio fears are
entertained for the personal saiety Of the
queen regent or her son. the king nor Is it
feared that they will be unable when a
suitable moment arrives to leave the coun.
try uniniured.
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IN The SPANISH CORTES.
Explanation as to the Governments
War Intentions Refused.
SENIOR MORET DEFENDS THE CROWN.
said that spain WAS unprepnrcd
because She Never Believed that
America Would Attack Her.

Madrid, May Elm the senate today
Senior Pugceiver refused any explanations
as to the war intentions Of the government.
Replying to question whether measures
had been taken in view of the industrial
crisis arising from the diminution Of TIE
stock of coal. he said tho government was
inquiring into the question and II neces-
sary would prevent the exporting of coal
In the congress, Senior Capedon, min.
lister OF the interior asked the deputies to
suspend judgment of the Manila affair ul-
I'll reports had been received.
Senior Moret OF the colonies, in speech
regarded as the best In his political career,
and repeatedly interrupted by enthusiasts
tic cheering, insisted that the throne, oc-
cupled by a young and promising monarch
and afterwards by his widow ANA chlld,
must not be blamed for the policy Of the
different governments.
The responsibility existed, he declared.
as the burden TO all and each should 3eHr
bis share. Autonomy in Cuba had achieved
Cancellation and improved the economic
situation. He pointed as proof above all
others to the Friendship aud assistance Of
the Cubana In the present war against the
United States" with regard to the pues-
ton OF unpreparedncss, Minister Moret
candidly confessed that he had not believed
until the last that war would come, as ne
considered the Americans were incapable
OF attacking Spain without the sllghteAt
cause" But. when convinced that the
United States was bent on despoiiag
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MILLIONS ARE NEEDED.
Secretary Gage Explains the Condi-
tion of the Treasury.
HE ADVOCATED AN ISSUE OF BONDS
Does Not Believe The American Pco-
pie Would Absorb II Large Popu-
lar Loan at Low Interest.

Washington May 6.-The testimony OF
Secretary Gage as to the condition of the
treasury and it's requirements in order to
meet the monetary demands of the war as
made before the senate finance committee
was given to the public today. The secre-
'ary placed the available balance in the
| treasury on April 30 at $l70, 1872 ,i72. but
from this it was. he said necessary to de-
duct $50,000,000 appropriated for the Ma
I tlonal defense. He estimated that when
the deficiencies in the war and navy de-
rartmont5 were met there would be an
available balance Of sol 900 900. The treas
uror estimated that he must have $780,
100000 for working balance from day 10
day. This would leave now only $29, 900 coo
OF available net cash in the treasury. but
for tho fact that there were some liabill-
ties that would not be pressed He thougnt
that all told the treasury could count on
available cash to the extent Of $40, 900 900
above the 100000, coo gold reserve. Mr..
Gage thought at the time his testimony
government, but the entire 1876, 900 mea
WouIu nave 10 DC taken care OF WITHIN
months time. The best estimates placed
the extraordinary expenses for the war aud
navy departments at $50. 100000 UP to the
Isl of July next in addition to the $4,000,
600 voted for National defense. He thought
that from $4,000 600 to $50, GOO, 600 in addh,
ton TO the ordinary revenues would have
to be raised between now and July 1 20
preserve the gold reserve intact. Without
extra funds he thought the reserve would
be reduced to the extent of $50 OOOOJo,
leaving In the treasury only $4,000, 900 all
told Mt the end Of the fiscal year
Mr. Gage said he knew no other method
OF raising this money except by the issue
OF bonds
Senator Turpe asked IL he could not
think OF any other method.
II can not think Of any other to which
/ think It would be proper and safe for the
government to resort except by the issu-
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Is ANGRY AT DEW Ely.
ADMINISTRATOR SAID TO HAVE
TOLD HIN TO BLOCK ABE.
H'ic.e" th"i He Disobcyed Orders
When He went .nto the Hnrbor
mud Whipped the Spuniards.

Washington, May 6,--(Spocial to The
Post)-rhe Post correspondent was told
today by reliable men in authority tina;
there would be no active movement to
invade Cuba until the war revenue bill
carrying the bond issue was passed That
proves the suspicion here that the money
power is still controlling this administra.
ton even in the face of tie present crisis
in our affairs. The same authority says
that tho administration is really angry at
Dewey for exceeding his authority and en-
tcring Manila harbor to fight the Spanish
fleet. The administration merely wanted
bloodless blockade like that at Havana.
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the government will send number of ex-
petitions conveying arms and ammunition
and volunteer recruits for Gom22 army.
to I've received by he Cubans at designated
places az they can be reached the eXpedi-
tons TO be similar TO the oao reported yes
terday.
This IL more IL accordance With the idea
OF General Miles, which contnmplotus tho
postponemont OF an invasion until such
sine as large army can be safely scnt to
Cuba to make the occupation complete.
In this connection II Is asserted that the
forces which will M sent with these va
rlous expeditions viii he those which have
volunteered for tina, particular purpose
and that the army Of occupation sent later
under tho enlarged plan oT General Miles
will be composed very largely Of the yolun-
teers mustered in under the call for 1875
0o0 volunteers, ana that the army would
be so large as to entirely possess the island
within very short tllao after landau.
The prospects Are that II this plan should
be followed she war viii he over before the
grand army of occupation" moves upon
Cuba.
II Admiral SIMPSONS fleet succeeds In
finding the spanish flect the chances are
that an engagement between thom Will
result In the destruction of the spanish
naval force aud the war be brought to a
conclusion very soon thereafter This de-
struction OF the Spanish naval force and the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07
TRYING TO HEAR FROM DEWEY
Government Sent Dispatch Boat as Soon as
Battle Was Learned OF.


Dewey the create each
the fastest be
without waiting by
received Wdman
succeeded securing
means Of atlon M h
,brousb this woudb omorro
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HAisSrnn suoT.
killed by the spnninrds on n Charge
OF NclMN I, S,,N

o' Ncinc s">,
New York May 6.-tSDeciql to The
post)-A morning peper here prints a
story that HaIsted the correspondent of
the london Graphic and tho New Yorl,
Herald, who was recently captured a, san
Juan Porto Rico. has been sho, as spy.
When arrested Halsted had number Of
photographs, alleged to be OF fortiaoatloas
on him ana this Is said to be the basis of
oondemnns him to death Nothing has
been heard from him since his carture un-
III this special, He was British subject
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07
rnErAREp ron THE woRsr.
"Dcnth to the Civii Guards" Was tn .
Cry of the Populnce.

"Dcnth to the Civii Guards'' Wns the
Cry of the Populncc.
London, May Git is announced In q
letter from Madrid, dated May 2, describing
the procession in honor of Murat's victims
among the cries heard on the Porto del
Sol was the fatal one OF Death to the civil
guards" as a section OF this famous holy
passed. Continuing the letter says The
civil guards are the very backbone Of
lsnain- the one incompatible body OF m IN
whose very presence has powerful ef-
feet IN suppressing riot and sedi,ion. 50
when death to the civil guards is heard
the prudent man win prepare for the worst
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07

destroyed store by the use of dynamite
distributing the provisions which it con-
tanned. The situation is REGARDED as quite
serious, Recently 5000 miners attempted
to march onto carthagena aud were only
by strone force of troops
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time. At $3.50 o'clock cruiser appeared
almost IN front of Ei Moro. The Playa
chlva battery fired the first shot, but it
fell short The second passed above the
vessel which turned and retired at fun
speed The third shot Tell near her bow.
Other shots were fired at her as sac re
treated This correspondent Witnessed the
iir'ns, but does mol know the result of the
final shots.
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TBE RorGH RIDERS.
More Applicants Than There Are
rsuccS to Cltt.

r'uccs to Eiti.
Washington, May g. Especial to The
fos.,l--rhe regiment which Is being raised
by Wood and Roosevelt, which has boon
promised active work in Cuba at the first
opportunity and which is now assembling
IN ieSas' is very popular organization
ana one which can secure very line body
Of men.
The great number OF recruits ann,yln,
oaaseo Mr. Roosevelt to remark lodsy:
u J were permitted to take all who an.
my, think could rid Cuba OF The SPAN
iards without further aid
me hrst detachment of recruits for the
'esiment, which viii be officially desIr.
mated as the ',First rcpimen, :, ,rn,.es
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ENGLAND STILL FIRM.
VIII Not Take part In Amy
Intervention.

London. May G,---Certaln powers.
It has been learned IVY the Assoc
ciated Press, have again made
oyertlies TO Great Britain looking
TO Intervention IN tho war between
Spain and the United States, but
Great Britain persisted in her re-
fuaal 10 take part in any such
movement 1t is a significant Fact
that the British naval authorities
have decided To Immediately COM
mission two now battleships just
completed.
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NuIUWbus Press- Post.
The people OF Ohio know that go
Foraker is neither saint nor : u
statesman But Il is with undisguIssu z,
that they have discovered that In surS
emergencies he is owned BY nobody.
Toledo Bee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07
ADVICE 10 SPAIN.
saIisbury'a Words Are SO In
terprctcd.

London, May e. The Madrid
correspondent Of tho Times says;
Although Lord Salisbury words
on the spano-Amerlrnn situation
ut the Primrose League are greatly
resented here. many moderate md
far seeing men interpret Them as
advice TO Spain. given in n rather
brutal form 90 recognize facts.
however painful, and TO sock to
minimize the inevitable conse-
quenco OF the situation Nobody
has YET vonturcd publicly to advo-
cate tho doctrine that In the un-
equal combat Spain Is called upon
to vndieato her national honor, but
tho fast that the tendency Of
thought Is IN that direction makes
for pence.
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The Tcmnrin Salts.

Buepos Ayrcs. via Galveston,
May -tCopynshtod iSeS, by the
Associated Pressl Spanish
torpedo suuboat remcrario, which
has been, II is alleged, undergoing
repairs at Enscnsdc, on an estuary
of the La Plata, ihirty-tve miles
from here, and which was said to
be without crew and disabled,
sailed today presumably going
northwafd,
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nnhM nAvANNs Elnn.

An american Cruiser Gets Extreme
i, Close 10 Morro.
havana, May 6,-The American fleet to-
DAY has been nearer here than at any other
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rHE souTn Tuu TtRsr.


Joe Wheeler sud FitAhugh
Lee Mustered In.
Washington, May q 49,
FightinE doe ~ hceirr was
the first al the major Gcn-
erals OF the volunteer army
To he mustered la, Tie onth
of ofilcc was administered
~ him In the ofncc Of the
chicf Vlrris OF the war de-
pnrtmrnt about nuou to-day
ny w. 4 y Thompson. us-
sisiunt tu the enter clcrit
General Wheeler WIS not
only the hrst MINOR general
Ia he mustered iuto tbs vol
uutcrr army, hut he was
niso the drst eN-tonfcder-
ntc officer iO receive II COM
mission In the military ser
vice Of the United states.
HALF I'm hour iatrr General
Fithhmph Lee formally took
the onth Of office.
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THE SPANISH rlEisr.
IL is Reported TO Have Arrived n,
NurtiniruC.

New York May e. Especial to The POST
An afternoon paper prints an extra which
says the Spanish fleet has arrived at Porto
Rico
New York, May Especial to The POST,
special from Washington to morning
paper says that four spanish warships were
seen off the Barbados, West Indies
Wednesday and that it has been ascer
tanned that they were the vizeaya. tho Al,
mirante oquendo, the Crlstobal Colon and
the Infanta Marie Teresa
Somewhat-though not entirely-tbis is
ooniiTmatory Of the re2ort This afternoon
that five warships were sighted his morn
ing on Martinique, whl,a Is l.i, Id from
the Barbados and about miies from
Porto Rico which is undoubtedly the des.
i'na'ion OF the fleet, If 4, be really the
spanards which have been sighted.
II these reports be true. an engagement
is very likely to occur between Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet ana the spaniards by sun
day At the latest, as the two forces aec
rapidly nearing "a, other,
Good Lick 10 Teddy Roosevelt.
There is one thing about Teddy Roose-
welt 10 admiro-he Is rich and knows how
to get some fun out of his money, Some
men, as soon as they accumulate or inhe II
fortune, close UP like clans and bury
themselves with their money, Roosevelt
bstp g..ho
great delight Ia public service and now he
has resigned as assistant secretary OF the
navy in order that he may 60 to the war
~ the head of a cowboy regiment. So here's
luck TO Teddy Roosevelt, and may fortune
favor his military star
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07
THAT CAPE VERDE FLEET.
1t Is Expected at Porto Rico and the Harbor Has
Been Cleared.

May GA from
Spanish
o
the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-07

states volunteers" when mustered in. have
been sworn in here and will accompany
Roosevelt TO Texas.
Their lieutenant colonel made them a
speech before they took the oath. 1t was
brief, but pointed:
"Gentemon-You have now reached the
Inst point If any one Of you doesn't mean
business let him say so now. An hour from
now IL Will be too late to back out IL It
Is garrison duty you must attend TO 1t. II
1t Is meeting tho fever, you must be viii
ing. If II Is the closest kind Of lighting. you
must be anxious for H. You must know
how To ride, how TO shoot how to i've In
he orcn Absolute obcdence Ia every
command Is your first lesson No matter
what comes you must not squcll Think 1t
over and if any man Wishes to Withdraw
he win be gladly excused, for hundreds are
ready TO take his place.
There was not blauchcd check or a
quaIlng eye In the crowd Eager cXpeet-
onc, and anxiety for action Wore photo
graphed in every face
Washington May g. Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt was sworn in today as lieutenant
colonel of United States volunteers TO serve
with the regiment OF mounted r,ncm II,
10 be made MP mainly OF plalnsmcn rough
riders, etc. Colonel Roosevelt has plac d
his resignation as assistant secret Try OF
the navy In the hands of Secretary Lous
Mr. Roosevelt will continue as assistant to
the secretary nj the navy for yomc da s.
vet Colonel Roosovelrs Office wa crowd d
today to overlooking with AN asaomblaso
of cowboys ploinsmeu. students and cS-
policemen of the New York force, who ave
among those to Join Colonel Rooaeyc.rs
! command. Colonel Roosevelt greeted cIcA
man personally and the men were maui-
NOUS in prououncing him "brick."
Thirty one men recruited here to-day for
the Roosevelt cavalry, who will leave here
tomorrow for San Antonio.