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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Appears Before the Sen- ate Committee of
 Finance.
Information as to the Cost of War Submitted by the
 Secretary.
No Certainty as to When the Work on the Revenue Bill Will
 Be Conclud ed.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

w WdSD1HSlOfl, May j.
 The Senate Committee on Finance re- stunned it's sitting at 10:30 a. m. to-day, hearing Secretary Gage on the neces- sity for including in the war revenue bill authority for the issuance of bonds The Secretary supplied the committee all the information in his possession as to the cost of the war up to date, and also the best estimates obtainable of future expenses.
 Secretary Gage told the committee that the best estimates obtainable in- dicate that for the next two months the war will increase the Governmental ex- penditure about $50, 100000 By that time the entire amount in the treasury, with the exception of the gold reserve, will be exhausted and $30,000,0 900 of the reserve also taken.
 MT. Gage also stated it to be his opinion that the revenue would de crease on account of the war. In view of these facts he considered an authorization for the issue of bonds necessary. He said no estimate had been made of the cost of war for a year hence, as no one could say how long it would continue.
 Secretary Gage told the committee that he had not been furnished any ac- curate estimates of the cost of the war by the War and Navy departments and the committee then decided to summon the heads of those two departments for the purpose of getting their ideas.
 Secretary Alger told the Finance Committee that he thought $50, ,000 900 would be sufficient for the extraordi- nary expenses of the War Department for the next year, occasioned by the Spanish war
 Secretary Long said he had not the data upon which to furnish the com mittee with estimate for his depart ment, but that he would sent com nlunication covering the points.
 When the committee adjourned to- night there was no certainty when the work on the war revenue bill would be concluded. The Democrats had not offered any other proposition and the bond provision had not been taken up with view of disposing of it. The only two points of importance which are regarded as settled are that the tonnage tax will go out and that the tobacco tax provision will be so modi- fled as to exempt stock on hand.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

1 do not underrate their foe Another naval battle in all probability must be 1 fought, in which ships more numerous and more powerful than the contending squadrons at Manila will be engaged on
 both sides.
 The cable advices that Spain is has, tily fitting out other ships at Cadiz
 are borne out by later messages, and
 the most experienced naval officers
 predict that the closing battle of the
 war will soon be fought in Cuban waters. The concentrated Spanish ships of the Cape Verde squadron, the Cadiz fleet and such auxiliary cruisers as can be pressed into service, it is pre- dicted, will cross the Atlantic to make one desperate effort to relieve Havana and to preserve to the Spanish crown the Pearl of the Antilles. In no other way, 1t is argued, can Spain hope to strike a decisive blow, and unless such blow is struck the end can only be a question of time.
 Under instructions from Washington Admiral Sampson has held his fleet in- tact to meet the Spanish squadrons Should it be made clear that they do not intend to cross the ocean the signal will be given for the seizure of Porto Rico and the bombardment of Havana
 The subtle but no less powerful in fuence Of the powers is already being brought to bear upon the Queen to yield without further waste of money and lives, and if Spain surrenders with out another blow our victory will be due as much to European diplomacy as to the skill and courage of our milf- tary forces
 The State of Texas lies at Key West loaded with food supplies intended for the reconcentradOS. It is useless to forward the supplies until they can be landed in Cuba under the protection of American guns, and even their distri- button must follow in the wake of the army's advance.
 The Spaniards, with an opportunity. would seize and appropriate them to their own use, for they would not hesi- tate to intercept a charity intended for people whom they have already re- duced to beggary and starvation ITn- der these circumstances IL is natural that naval officers should feel the l,t most 1mpatlence to learn of the where abouts and plans of the Spanish fleets. Sampson cannot divide his force to de fend base of supplies and fight the strongest squadron Spain can send Definite news is looked for at almost any hour that will disclose the Spanish programme and enable Sampson. re- inforced by Schley and the flying squadron, either to sail to meet the forces from Cuban soil.
 The navy makes little choice be- tween these two contingencies Action Is all it asks, and action is promised shortly.
 The. Navy Department is not sur prised that no official intelligence has peen received from Commodore Dewey. 1t is assumed that the Manila cable was cut before he occupied the city, if indeed he has done so, and that he would not havedetached the smallest of his vessels until convinced that he could spare her guns. Hence his dis patches probably did not leave Manila until Sunday night or Monday morn- time tomorrow.
 In the meantime the belief Is general that the stars and stripes have replaced the Spanish ensign on the flag staff of Manila's s broad citadel
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
BLANCO FACES
 OPEN REVOLT Exhausting His Resources to Prevent Riots at
 Havana. Revives His Soldiers Courage by Issuing Bombastic
 ProclamationS.
Copyrighted. 1898, by James Gordon Bennett

Copyrighted, 1898, by James Gordon Bennett
 KEY WEST, May 3.-General Blanco is beginning to feel the desperation of his position. .olated from and prac- tically abandoned by Spain. he is con- centrating such resources as he has in Cuba for at least one desperate battle before he hauls down th4 yellow em- blem of Castle.
 He is beginning to feel the pressure within his own lines and the week may not end without his eing compelled to use his soldiers to put down riots in Havana.
 The citizens of Havana are tiring of the blockade. Blanco has kindled their martial spirit with sonorous proclama- tions. but stomachs cannot be satisfied with words.
 Captain Fernandez of the schooner Antonio y Poca, which was captured off Havana yesterday by the gunboats Newport and Castine, brings the latest reports of the condition of the popula- tion, which has become dissatisfied to the verge of open revolt. Every day crowds of hungry women and children besiege the palace and demand to be fed. As Blanco rides through the streets with his staff and guard he is assailed with violent importunities, not unmixed with imprecations.
 So far the soldiers have not felt the pinch of the blockade, but in quarters of the city where are huddled the poor want already stalks-a grim but fa- miliar spectre. The first enthusiasm of the war is subsiding, and in it's place are complaint and insistent demand. These men have already formally pro- tested to CaptainG General Blanco against certain regulations. The feel ing that Spain has abandoned her chil- dren to their ate has taken deep root among the military checking the ef- fervescence of the volunteers. The peo- pie are beginning to realize that there is little hope of the blockade being raised by the Spanish fleet, and that endorsements cannot be successfully transported from Spain.
 I have information from reliable source that General Blanco has caused Havana to be flooded with extras an nouncing the defeat of Admiral Dewey,s fleet off Manila. These extras state that the Spanish fleet sailed out to meet the United States squadron and totally destroyed it. Havana is il- luminated in honor of the Spanish vic tory.
 This shows the desperate means Blanco is forced to resort to that he may keep the people from rising.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
THOMPSONS RESIGNATION
 WILL BE DEMANDED.

SAN DIEGO, May 9.-It is probable that County Treasurer J. W. Thomp- son will tender his resignation to-mor- row. Should he not do so his bonds men express determination to take steps to oust him from office. Recent iy. cn an examination being made of the bonds of various county officials. it was found that the sureties on $40, 600 of the S100,000 bond furnished by Treasurer Thompson were unsatisfac- tory He was requested to furnish new sureties to the extent of $40, ,000 The other bondsmen then placed J. D. Rush in the Treasurer's office as deputy and a partial examination was made The principal bondsmen now threaten to withdraw, and rather than attempt to obtain new sureties Thompson will give up the office.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
THIRD TRIAL OF THE
 PARKER WILL CONTEST.
Day Spent in the Selection of Five of the Twelve Jurors to Try
 +ba Case

SAN JOSE, May 3.-The third trial Of the contest of the will of the late George H. Parker by Emma L. Parker daugh- ter-in-law, commenced to-day in Judge HyIand's court.
 The Parker estate is worth about $30o,- O00. At the death of Parker In 1893 he gave to his only son, Edward L. Parker, a life interest in the estate. after which the property was to be distributed among nieoes and nephews. No provision was made for his sons family. Edward l.. Parker died within a year after his father His widow, Emma l.. Parker, at once began a contest of her father-in- laws will, the grounds being unsoundness of mind and the use of undue influence by testator's sister.
 The first trial of the contest resulted in a disagreement, and the second in a victory for contestant, the jury standing 9 to B. The executors of Parker's will ap- piled for and were granted new trial on the ground that errors had been com- mitted during the proceedings.
 An unusual array of legal talent Is en- gagged in the trial. Mrs Parker, the con- testant, is represented by Charles ". Slack, Rodgers & Paterson and T. c. Coogan of San Francisco and Nicholas Bowden of this city. For the proponents there are D. M. Delmas, D. W. Burchard. F. A. Wilcox, R. R. Syer and J. R. Pat ton.
 The day was occupied in selecting five of the jurors to try the case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
ACCIDENTAL EXPLOSION.
 CORONER WILL DECIDE.
Efforts to Trace the Santa Cruz Dis a.,ter to Spanish Spies Hove So
 Far Failed.

SANTA CRUZ, May 3.-Coroner Clark says that every clew leading toward the suspicion that a Spaniard caused the explosion at the powder works has been followed, but nothing tangible has yet been found If spies did 1t he thinks they are among the men killed. In that case the truth will never be learned, unless confederates make confession. Tn the absence of positive evidence the verdict of the Coroners jury will be that the explosion was caused by acci- dent. The inquest will last two days.
 The output at the powder works is now 5000 pounds of smokeless and F, 900 pounds of brown powder daily. The only delay will be in the manufacture of infantry smokeless powder, but there is enough on hand to furnish 60,000 men for three months. This powder was manufactured in the destroyed mills. The powder used at Manila was made at the works here and was shipped to Hongkong nine weeks ago.
 A guard of thirty men is now at the mills Every employe must have password, the same as though under military rule, before gaining entrance About sixty men are now employed iii rebuilding the destroyed plant which will be in operation in three weeks None but skilled labor is employed. An average of sixty men apply for work daily
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Spain'S Atlantic Fleet Yet to Be Met and Con-
 Quered.
Little Doubt That It Will Be Sent to Cuba on a For
 lOPn Hope.
Probab bIy the Last Com bat of the War Likely to Be Fought Near
 Havana.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Call Offlce, Riggs House,
 Washington, May g.
 The President believes that Deweys magnificent victory over the Spanish fleet at Manila is the beginning of the end. Spain will not yield promptly nor with good grace, but the administration is confident she will yield within com paratively short time. She is bank rupt. and no matter how enthusiastic the Spanish masses may be they are poor. and even a forced loan could wiring only a few million pesatas from the scanty hoards of impoverished peasants and artisans.
 The United States has spent $50, ,000,- 900 in thirty days, and will spend as much more within the next two months whether the war comes promptly to an end or not What then can Spain do with an empty treasury, her foreign credit gone and a score of angry shy locks demanding the return of loans now overdue and leaguing with the money kings of Europe to prevent the purchase of a single Spanish bond. no matter what rate of interest is offered. But although the President and his advisers think the war cloud is now lifted, they are not over sanguine, and
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
THE SCOUT BOATS
 TAKE TWO PRIZES.
St. Louis and Harvard Pass the Bahamas With Two Spanish
 Steamers in Their Wake.

Copyrighted. 1898, by James Gordon Bennett.
 NASSAU, Bahama Islands, May B. Two steamers. whose names could not be made out, but from all appearances Spanish vessels, in company of two supposed United States men-of-War, passed on the south side of this island to-day They apparently were steering for the tongue of the ocean on their way to Cuban waters.
 It is believed here that the men-of- war were the St. Louis and Harvard, which sailed from New York on last Saturday, on scout duty in Porto Rican waters.
 The British steamer IronapoliS ar rived here this morning from Havana. having been stopped by the United States blockading fleet. She is from Cardiff with a cargo of 5000 tons of coal and comes here for orders. The British cruiser Pearl arrived early this morn ing from Jamaica.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
sNEYLER SCORES THE
 SPANISH GOVERNMENT.
Declares America Would Have Been Whipped Ere This but for Ma
 drid7s Incompetence

MADRID, May 3.-An article writ ten by General Weyler has appeared in newspaper at Palma, capital of the island of Majorca. where the general was born and where his home is situ- ated. The general says that if the Government had been prepared Spain would now be covered with glory A Continuing, General Weyler states What the Spanish army and navy are superior in discipline to the Yankees, whose lack of discipline was mani fested in the loss of the Maine"
 General Weyler then accuses the Spanish Government of weakness, and concludes with making pessimistic pre- 'dictions regarding the future
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
HQWAII WILL
 NOT BE TAKEN { AT THIS TIME
ADDexution as War Measure Falls Through, oDd the Send
 tors iD Opposition Are
 Firm.

NEW YORK May 3A Washington the Herald says: Members conference with President the
  @ believe United States be assigned ratified by 
 They annexation in the the subject Pacific might supplies
  ton has discussed informal and there is position of the majority has been greatly strengthened by the victory of Commodore
  Pacific Ocean
 
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  las
 In of the of confident advocates  and direction of af radical O
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAMATION
 SOUNDS WARLIKE
Press of Madrid to Be Muzzled While the So-Cdlled State
 of Siege Exists.

3The martial law issued by the 
  is
  of the ci suspended impairment of the patriotic Uhich vera - proclaimed of article all ofenses military tribunals article included ofenses committed by those wh
  of war Hha   Q eeea oo0oo co 000 DO o00 DO Q 900 o0o Q oo5
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
WEsTLAKEs THIRD TRIAL.
Monterey County's Ex-Tax Collector
 Again in the Dock.

SALINAS, May S.-The third trial of ex-Tax Collector C. l.. Westlale com menced this morning before Judge Dorn and a jury in the Superior Court The defendant has been tried twice before on a charge of embedding three s1O county license taxes, but both times the jury disagreed The District Attorney has over eighty witnesses. There are eight lake. all of which will be tried, no matter what the results of this one may be.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
 Sails Under Sealed Or iel S.

Copyrighted, 1898. by James Gordon Bennett
 CADIZ, May 3.--The converted yacht Giralda left here on Sunday under sealed orders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
BREAD RIOTS IN ITALY
 RESULT IN BLO0ESHED.
Fatal Conflicts Between Mobs and Gendarmes at Placentia and
 Fig1ine

ROME, May 3.-Bread riots in vari- ous parts of the country have been renewed to-day and severe con- f1icts between the rioters and the gendarmes have occurred at Placen- tia and Figline. At each place a rioter was killed and several others were in jured. Serious disturbances have also taken place at Parma and elsewhere. The Cabinet has decided to call out the reserves of 1873.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04

The demand for our $2.5o Ladies Wetted Lace Shoes has far exceeded our expectations. These shoes are made of the finest quality Paris Kid, hand-weted and stitched edges me- dium heavy soles, but soft and easy latest coin toe and patent-Ieather tips, all widths and all sizes Every lady who desires comfort and ease should wear these shoes-oniy @ E0 nr
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-04
Here are the
 bargains for this week:
THE GREATEST BAR GAINS IN LADIES' FINE SHOES THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED THIS YEAR.

700 pairs Ladies Extra Quality lm- ported Paris Kid Lace Shoes, with fine black birds-eye cloth tops, latest style coin toes, patent-ieather tips, all sizes. all widths regular price $4 per pair. This week. '"'y-.-'-$275
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14

fund helps churches that help themselves.
The Christian churches are seeking TO in
crease the fund from $4,000 to $4,000 by
the close of 1900"
". Of Jeffersonville Ind gave an address on
The Christian Womans Board of Missions;
It's Scope and influence in the Church.. The
object of the C. W. =. NJ. has been ito
create an intelligent interest by presenting
the facts of the heather world, on one hand,
and TO teach the definite commands OF COD,
on the other"
After music w NJ. Forest, a representa-
tive of the c. w. p. VI. at Ann Arbor, gave
an address on "Christs Universal King
DOM"
This afternoon, at o'clock. Mr.. w. NJ.
Forrest will speak on incentives to Mis-
sionary Zeal, and at $50 Miss Lois A. White
viii give an address on The c. w. b. ~.
The evening address will be given by Mr..
Muckley on "Church Extension Work"
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Crowds al sleting RinIs.

The managers of the Cyelorama roller
skating rink are pleased at the character of
patronage that the amusement is drawing
Especial care is taken to make the resort
one suitable for families, and this fact seems
to be.appreciated, judging by the appearance
of the crowd that was present last night
The last few cold days the crowd has not
been as large as previously, but the man
ayers say they are not discouraged, but
believe that roller skating will gain the same
place in public favor it held in its best days.
Additional arrangements have been made
for the comfort of spectators, who are now
protected from the cold air of the lofty
building by a wooden canopy extending to
the left, beneath which warmth is provided
by large stoves. There was a good deal of
interest last night in the fancy skating Of
A. G. Waltz who does some very excellent
work His performances begin at 8 p. m.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
Decorating washington street.

It is proposed that the merchants repeat
the scheme of street decorations which was
such success Christmas two years ago.
This time the decorations are to include
Pennsylvania. Washington and Illinois
streets, and will probably be a combination
OF evergreens and electric lights 1t win be
remembered that in 1886 the decorations
were the great feature of the HOLIDAYS in
the city, and attracted many out-of-town
people TO Indianapolis, as they gave the
streets quite a festive air. The expenses
are to he met by subscriptions from the
merchants benefited, and the extent of the
decorations is to depend on the amount
subscribed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
BOYS, club AGairg.

There are over two hundred boys in the
Boys Club Friday evening the Rev. T. J.
Villers, of the First Baptist Church, will de-
liver an illustrative address. The president
of the board. w ]. Richards. will talk to
the boys and little Jessie Stumon will give
a cornet SOLO Tuesday afternoon and even
ing Dec 90 the mothers Of the boys will
hold fair at the rooms; proceeds from
sales to 60 into the Boys Club treasury.
The Boys Club Christmas will be celebrated
Tuesday evening, Dec q. The regular
monthly meeting of the club win be post
poned one week, which VIII bring it upon
IA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
CHRISTIAN MISSION BOARD.
Annual Institute Now in Session at
IrvingtOn.

The annual Missionary Institute conduct
ed by the Christian Woman's Board of Mis-
sions and the Board OF Church Extension of
the American Christian Missionary Society,
held its opening session yesterday after
noon in the Downey-avenue Church, at
Irvington under the auspices of the Butler
Bible College. The meeting was opened by
devotional exercises conducted by John f.
Pounds, former pastor of the Central Chris
tan Church, of this city, and now the finan-
cial secretary of Butler Bible College.
The lecture of the afternoon was on
Church Extension" and was delivered by
G.. w. Muckley, corresponding secretary of
the board of church extension of the Amer
lean Christian Missionary Society. This
board was created at the national conven-
ton of the Christian churches, which met at
Springfield, H., in 1883. 1t is a regularly in
corporated board charged with the duty of
raising ana administering a loan fund for
the aid and relief of mission churches in
the United States that cannot build without
outside aid 1T is a financial friend 10 the
church that has no friend financially, said
Mr.. Muckley. 1t makes the work Of the
evangelist permanent by furnishing the new
ly organized church with a church home at
once. Trust companies, banks, building as
sOciations and loan companies In general Will
not loan money 10 mission churches The
church must therefore provide a large loan
fund for its missions. The extension board
now carefully investigates each case. and in
all parts of the country the missions are
receiving worthy aid over four hundred
churches have been aided during the past
ton years. Seventy-five more are being built
now The plan OF the extension board is TO
loan this money 10 complete the mission
church building. 1t is loaned as the last
debt on the church. and the building must
be completed before the loan is made. The
mission church is then only in debt 10 the
extension board and returns the money to
the board within five years IN equal annual
iustallments The money thus comes back
within five years to build another church.
aud SO on as long as the church militant
stands The board charGes | per cent. inter-
and as security for the loan takes first mort
gage on the properly The mission raises
from two-thirds TO three-foUrths of the cost
Of the building and lot. Thus the extension
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-14
INTERSTATE HOTEL co. PrOprietors
FIRST FINE OF A HUNTER.
samuel White, SON of n broad Ripple
Squire, TreSpassed.

Though guns have barked merrily in the
woods about the city for several weeks and
many hunters no doubt, have laughed at
tho signs Keep out and avoid prosecution. -
thereby daring irate farmers and their
dogs the first prosecution of the season
on the charge Of hunting on private grounds
without the permission of the owner oc-
CURED yesterday. Samuel White son of
Squire White, of Broad Ripple, pleaded
guilty before Squire Hay TO hunting with
out permission ON a farm near Broad Rip
pie. He was fined s. and costs. in all
amounting to $3.50. His father stayed the