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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-08-09

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-08-09

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
COLONEL WAGNER
 GOES TO TAMPA
And Now It Is Thought the Invasion
 of Cuba Will Soon Be Com

TAMPA, Fla, May 15.-Colonel A. Wagner, representing the army on the Advisory Board of the War Depart ment and a member of Colonel Miles staff, arrived in Tampa to-day and re- ported at once to General Wade He refused to talk on the object of his visit here.
 The presence of a member of the ad- visory board in Tampa at this time, however brought about feeling that the time for the invasion by the United States forces is now very near. Added significance was given Colonel Wag- ner's sudden visit to Tampa by the ar rival on the steamer Mascotte of Lieu tenant A. $. Rowan, who accompanied Captain Dorst on the Leyden expedi- tion from Key West to Cuba.
 Lieutenant Rowan brought with him dispatches from the insurgent leader, General Garcia, involving, it is be- lieved complete plan for the cooper ation of that part of the Cuban army with the forces of the United States. Lieutenant Rowan was brought to Tampa from Port Tampa on a special train and was immediately shown to Colonel Wagner's apartments in the Tampa Bay Hotel.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
NEGOTIATING FOR AM
 EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
Under Flag of Truce the Release of Two American Journalists
 Is Sought.

HAVANA, May 15.-The Spaniards recently captured two Americans. both of whom claim to be newspaper cor respondents and one of whom says he is an electrical engineer. They were taken at Salado. One carried camera, wore small five-pointed star and had a quantity of mail matter on his per- son. When captured, they threw them selves on Spanish generosity and shouted: Viva Espana." It is re- ported that a third member of the party made his escape by swimming
 The two who were captured arrived here to-day and were taken to Cabal- leria wharf and from there were car ried to Cabanas fortress. At o'clock this afternoon a newspaper dispatch boat was seen approaching the entrance of the harbor bearing flag of truce. MT. Marengo, the chief of staff on the naval station, went to meet the boat in a launch. The American vessel lowered a small boat with two American officers who informed MT. Marengo that their object was to effect an exchange of Spanish prisoners for the American correspondents captured at Saiado. MT.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
EVANGELISTS WILL
 GO WITH THE ARMY.
General Howard and Major Whipple to Hold Meetings in Cuban
 Camps.

TAMPA, Fla, May 15-When the United States troops at Tampa embark for Cuba they may be followed soon after by some of the famous evangelists in the United States. General O. o. Howard, U. S. A., retired, now an evan gelist, arrived at Tampa to-day, ac- companied by Major D. W. Whipple.
 A movement was recently begun by D. L. Moody, having for its object the sending of noted speakers to the vari- ous rendezvouses of the soldiers to hold meetings for their spiritual instruction. General Howard and Major Whipple have visited Chickamauga, Atlanta and Mobile As most of the regiments here are without chaplains, the sending to Cuba of several noted divines to work among the soldiers is contemplated. It is hardly probable that they will ac- company the soldiers when the expedi- tion moves out, but once the army is settled in Cuba and the campaign against the Spanish forces is fairly on. evangelical work will be actively be- gun. General Howard and Major Whipple spoke at the Tampa Heights camp grounds tonight.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
THE ANNEXATIONISTS
 MUST WAIT A WHILE.
Matters of More Vital Concern Will Occupy the Time of Congress
 This Week

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The most notable event in the House proceedings for the present week will be the introduc- ton of the resolutions providing for the annexation of Hawaii. The Committee on Foreign Affairs has decided to report favorably the resolution, and will do so probably on Tuesday. A very large ma jority of the Republican and, it is claimed fifteen Democratic members, take immediate action, but the considera- ton will be postponed likely until after this week.
 It is urged by those who oppose im- mediate consideration that the passage of the resolution now would complicate the situation as respects the revenue bill and would delay greatly the passage of the latter. Speaker Reed and Repre- sentative Dingley are opposed to annexa- ton as a proposition. and the latter is especially opposed to passing the measure before action upon the revenue bill is taken.
 On Wednesday the Banking and Cur rency Committee will present, pursuant to the vote concluded Saturday, a general banking and currency bill, but it is understood that 1t will not be considered this week. Final action on any currency measure at this session seems improb- able.
 Of the appropriation bills in conference some progress seems to have been made in the sundry civil and poStoffice bills and is a disposition to delay them in confer ence until the revenue bill is well under way in the Senate. The House com nlittee is ready to report the general de- ficiency bill and may bring 1t in this week. A bill to establish non-partisan legislation affecting labor, may be con- Sidered this week.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
THEIR ROWS NOT SETTLED.
Democratic State Committee Will Probably Ignore Both Fighting
 Wings of the Party.

There was lively session of the sub- committee of the Democratic State Gen. tral Committeee at the California Hotel last night, at which the differences be- tween the two contending wings of the Democratic party were fully discussed until after 10 o'clock.
 It was understood at the outset of the meeting that all delegates were pledged to absolute secrecy, that newspaper men were excluded, and everything done, even to the fact that there would be another session, should be kept from the public. In spite of these restrictions the following tranSpired:
 After a great deal of discussion the committee adjourned to meet at the Cal ifornia Hotel again at l o'clock to-day. It was practically decided that neither of the contending committees claiming au- thority to represent the party will be rec ognized and that some sort of compro- mise measure, the nature of which in de- tail has not yet been formulated. will be agreed upon at an early date.
 A sentinel was stationed at the door during the session, but a rumor gained currency that despite this precaution a yellow reporter had secured room next to the committed This caused some ex- citement for time, but it was afterward discovered that the only basis of the story was the fact that a newspaper man ate his dinner at the hotel about the time the committee began it's deliberations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
The Hosnital Full.

The hospital established by the heo Cross Society at the Presidio few oays ago is already overtaxed, and yesterday a requisition was made by the medical officers of the troops now in camp at the military reservation asking the society to assist them in the care of the i'll soldiers in their charge by providing accommoda- The two trained nurses who volunteered their services to the society, and who were placed in charge of the patients that were turned over to the society, have more than they can attend to now, but they are doing their best and doing it cheerfully, much to the comfort of the poor fellows who were unfortunate enough to have been taken Ill.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16

\ LTHOUGH yesterday was the Sab
 H bath the tireless workers or .he n Red Cross Society were not iuie'
 but piled their needles all oay II, a effort to fulfill the Government .-a, s call on the society for 6ooo s1puoi' belts, which are to be worn py the nioA M in southern climes. Many "ho We anxious to labor in the nopie caue t unable to do so, owing to the i"e. 's all stores were closed. To-oay |. is e pected there will be large purcnases oi the material to he used in making the belts.
 Mrs. Harrington, who Is at the neao oI the great undertaking, visited MaJor White at the Presidio yesterday TOT the purpose of conferring with mn III ie gard to the line of work 10 De peS. pui sued by the Red Cross. He stated 10 ner that he was delighted to nave .ne so- ciety's help, and suggested that tHey continue collecting funds, uslnS them TOT the purchasing of comforts for the men; He stated that the Government would furnish lints, medicines ana plauaseS, anu 1s'a,, but might not be able 10 er1ged gleg iuSuries lux . Major White assured Mrs. Harrington that her society was doing yeoman serv- ice, and expressed a nope @ liI1 'nes would continue their humane WoLh'
 Ten young soldiers occupied 5he pIIs ade hospital yesterday, attended py two trained nurses wearing the padge ol tiIe colds brought on by exposure, but were rapidly recovering, thanks to the watch ful care of Dr. Farrel and his assistants, slii The physicians all speak m glo"Ins terms of the work of the society Dr. Farrel stated that but for it's assistance he would not be able to send the men men back to their quarters as cuIeu III SuS.. .t,n quick time. He called attention 10 tne rubber blankets that the Red cross s naa iaa sent out to be placed on the ground m @ the ness being felt. At Fontanas ware house, where the men of the artillery artillery are billeted, everything has a homeilke ap, from the cold winds, but sat around glowing stoves, discussing the 5 iates5 news from the seat of war or played ball in the wide lofts. Blankets in quan- tity bespoke of comfort. and three long tables set with shining. cups ana plates made their lot a little better than Ineir brother soldiers on the Presidlo ReserVa- fiOn
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
Makinq Comfort Bags.

The Christian Endeavorers of California are undertaking to supply the soldiers to leave San Francisco with comfort pags' For years the Endeavorers, under thelr floating committee, have been giving these articles to the men In the navy, and they have proved comfort bags indeed. The bags are made of strong cloth, such as linen. cretonne or ticking, and are supplied with a small New Testament carefully marked, a personal letter of of good cheer, needles, pins, coarse black and white thread, courtplaster, bandage and vaseline, paper, envelopes and pencil Each bag is small and everything g as S com. m State are being notified of the move ment to supply the men going fba to sdf the cities will respond promptly and gladly.
 As many of the country societies may Ia; not be able to get all the articles needed, donations or money with which to pur- chase these articles will be thankfully re- ceived by Miss Berry at the Mission extension headquarters, 760A Harrison street, San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
AMERICANS CENSURED
 FROM HAVANA PULPITS,
Accused oi Bombarding Cities Solely to Destroy Property and
 Kill People.

HAVANA, May 15.-In all the pulpits to-day the American practice of bom- barding defenseless towns without previous notification'' was severely censured. Those who administered the rebuke said towns should not be bonn barded solely to destroy property nor to kill people, nor for mere pleasure, and pointed out that in the interests of humanity, international law had pro- vided that towns must not be lombard ed until the forces of the attacking party were in condition to assault and take the towns.
 In political circles it is said that the Americans,s while pretending that they do not wish the reconcentrados to die of starvation. are nevertheless ready to kill over million people by their blockade.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
INDUSTRIOUS PLOT OF
 DESTRUCTION RumOr of a Design to Blow Up the Ma
 sonic Fair. Spaniards Around Will Hams Give the Tuscan Lodge a Scare. The Pavilion Was PatrOllod and the Grounds
 Searched. NO EVIDENCE DISCOVERED vestigation, but Found
 Nothing.
NO EVIDENCE DISCOVERED
Chief Lees Ordered Strict In vestigation, but Found
 Nothing.

On Thursday last a rumor reached the assembled Masons of Tuscan Lodge of Williams, a small town near Sacranen- to, telling of plan prompted by Spanish treachery and villainy, compared with which the famous and historic gunpowder plot sinks into insignidcance.
 The enormity of the crime and the das- tardly intentions of the perpetrators of the rumored plot swept over the lodge meeting, and so impressed were the hor- ror-stricken Masons present that mem Der was delegated to set out for San Francisco at once and place the facts be- fore Chief Lees.
 For some time the Spanish population about Williams has shown signs of fer mentation, and just what outward eX- pression the malice and hate or the sons of efete and impotent Spain would aS- Sume was a matter of conjecture to the residents of Williams.
 Thursday several of the members of Tuscan Lodge believed they had discov- cred a plot which if conSummated would mean at least the destruction of thouS- ands of lives and the great Mechanics Pavilion of this city. The blow was to be struck when the largest possible num- Der of human beings could be cut off at single stroke. Gathered for the purpose of charity, with the animation and spirit of a people celebrating a holiday, the null titude collected in the Pavilion on Friday night was to be destroyed by gunpowder.
 On Friday the delegate arrived from Williams, and without losing a second of time he saw Chief Lees and unfolded to him the details of what he had learned from his brother Masons. Strong belief had been placed in the rumor that shook with horror the lodge meeting at Will liamS.
 Lees did not place much credence in the story, but he acted upon the information at once.
 The Pavilion was searched from post to post, every nook and cranny was ex- plored, but no evidences of any kind, which would lead to the belief that such a gigantic scheme of destruction to life ana limb had been prepared, were discov- cred.
 Forty eight policemen in citizens clothes were assigned for police duty at the Pavilion Friday night. The same number of men patrolled the hall Satur- day afternoon and evening for fear that some attempt might be made by an indi- vluual fanatic to destroy the building, with it's great crowds of visitors. Noth- ing, however, was brought to light which in any way presented evidence of the monstrous plot which the people of Will Hams feared would overtake the attend ants of the Masonic fair last Friday evening.
 The matter will be further investigated.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
HOPE CERVERAS
 WILL AVOID A FIGHT
That Their Cape Verde Fleet Is in Danger.


 NEW YORK, May 15.-A dispatch to the World from Cadiz says: The Span ish naval authorities are devoutly praying that Admiral Cervera's squad ron, the Cape Verde fleet, will avoid fight with the superior force under Admiral Sampson. They lament be- cause those four first-class armored cruisers (Almirante Oquendo, Vizcaya. Infanta Maria Teresa and Cristobal Colon) and three torpedo-boats de- stroyers (Furor, Terror and Pluton) were not ordered to join the reserve fleet at Cadiz, if the Government hesi- tated in sending them to make dash for some North American point and then wheel back to Spain, thus paralyz- ing the American defensive operations about Cuba and Porto Rico.
 The reserve fleet at CadiZ is being slowly prepared for service. Marines and sailors have been assembled in greater numbers than wanted for the vessels ready. From political motives and in order to make it appear to the people that the Government is about to take revenge for the Manila defeat, the Madrid authorities have asked the na- val officers at Cadiz what vessels or war can be made ready soon to pro- tect the transports carrying 5000 men to Manila.
 General Correa, the War Minister, got seven battalions and four batteries ready, all armed, equipped and officered and large steamship companies under took to provide the eight ships re- Quired But the naval authorities re- port that it would be impossible to get war vessels ready quickly. They say the battleship Pelayo is not fit for an expedition to the far east, and, besides that, she Is needed more for the re- serve squadron at home. For the same reasons they object to parting with the Carlos V, Cardinal CisneroS and All fonso XIII, first-rate cruisers.
 Moreover, they do not think the sec ond and third rate cruisers here which are available-three in all-would be enough to protect the expedition from the forces Admiral Dewey will have at his disposal at the time Spanish re-en- forcements could reach Manila.
 The torpedo boat destroyers-thr here at Cadiz and two at Ferrol-they want to keep for the defense of the coast, together with the torpedo yes sels and the old .ironclads Numancia and Vittoria, lately repaired and re- fitted in French arsenals at great cost. Unless the popular outcry overcomes the professional and competent objec- tion, the Government will have to abandon the idea of sending a relief expedition to the Philippines.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
Thinks He Was Murdered.

F. w. Burroughs, sailor on the United States steamer Mohican, claims that c. A. Schafer, who died in the City Prison last Saturday morning from opium pois- oning. did not commit suicide, but was murdered Last night he visited police headquarters and asked the police to make an investigation. He claims that a man named Wilson had threatened to kill Schafep on account of the latters fa- miliarity with his wife. Burroughs is convinced that Wilson got Schafer drunk and then gave him the poison which caused his death. His story is discred- fled hY the police.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
BREAKS TEN RECORDS.

BOSTON, May 15.-Eddie McDufie won easily his first competitive race of the season from Fred J. Titus on the Charles River track last evening at a distance of fifteen miles, for a purse of $500, and made a new worlds record. McDufie broke the worlds record made by Michael for the distance by five and one-fifth sec onds and made new records for five miles up. The other events were rather tame. Summares:
 Match race, paced by multicycles, purse, and Fred J. Titus of New York-Won by McDuff1e in 27:09 3-5; former worlds rec ord, held by Michael, 27:14 4-5. McDuff1e defeated Titus by about five-sixths of a mile.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
Preparing for the Dog Show.

The Mechanics Pavilion is being put in readiness for the bench show, which opens on Wednesday evening. Superin- tendent Oldham and Directors Barker, De Ruyter and Williams are superintend- ing the arrangements, and they promise To have matters in good shape for the best display of the dogs on opening night. The proceeds of the show will be given to the Children's Hospital. The show will continue until Saturday night.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
Remembered in the Churches.

A special musical service was held at Grace Episcopal Church last night and the offertory which amounted to a consid- erable sum, vii, be donated to the Red Cross fund.
 The programme was excellent, the special feature being the recessional God of Our Fathers" by Rudyurd kipling, set to music by Reginald de Koven, and rem dered for the first time in this city. The Hymn to the Madonna" was sung by special request
 Rev. R. c. Foute, through whose sug- gestion last nights service was devoted to the Red Cross, made a short address before the collection. He spoke of the great need the soldier boys were in. and said that it was not only a good thing to do, but 1t was our dutv to see that nlose who go to fight for their country were properly provided for.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
Rohhad in a Dance Hall.

John Ruttlidge was arrested in the Eu- reka Dance Hall last evening on the com- plaint of William Kline for stealing the fatter's gold watch and chain. Ruttlidge was taken to the California-street Police Station and searched. The watch, with a number of other articles belonging to Kline. were found on him. He was charged with grand larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
For the Red Cross.

"A hearty cooperation with our boys, pioneers of truth, liberty, Christianity and civilization, is what we must effect . said Rev. Robert Mackenzie of the First Presbyterian Church in his evening lec- ture yesterday .It is our duty to min Petriotism may be shown by us as well as I by " the the courageous men who are up- holding the honor of their country m a war the inspiration of which IS humaiiiey and love of country without base or mercenary motive Contributions for the Red Cross should be our cry"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE. A. W. Garrett Elected President of a League Club at Healdsburg.

HEALDSBURG, May 15.-A Republican league club was organizer here last night by D. E. McKinlay, State organizer. A.
 w. Garrett was elected president; D. G.
 Hall, vice-president, and F. w. Cooke. secretary The following members were chosen as delegates to the State conven- ton of Republican League clubs. which will meet in San Francisco on May .4: l.. A. Norton. E. G. Hall, F. w. Cooke. c. H. Pond, A. w. Garrett, R. K. Truitt. T. G. Young, T. s. Merchant, J. w. Rose
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
EDOUARD REMENYI DIES SUDDENLY The Curtain Rung Down on the Life Of the
 Great Musician on the 0rpheun Stage.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
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Marengo then returned to lay the mat ter before Governor General Blanco, after which the launch went out again, this time carrying also Colonel Gelpi of the general staff and MT. Gollan, the British Consul General. A confa renee was then held on board the Spanish launch.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16

company of high class artists.
 Just before Remenyi appeared be- fore the footlights, he was sitting at a table behind the scenes, with his violin. He seemed to be in good health and spirits, and conversed in a jovial manner. 'Morrissey," said he to the Orpheum manager, there's my good friend.' and there upon he placed his hand affection ately upon his violin.
 AS he walked to the front of the stage, he viewed the audience with apparently great satisfaction, and then played a fantasie-his own ar augmentation "The Huguenots." The hand Of the aged master had lost none of it's cunning and the magic and charm of his music seemed as great as in the years of his earlier career. In response to a most enthusiastic encore. Remen- vi executed. in exquisite style, ''The Liberty Hymn = Invincible Old Glory which he composed in 1S79 It was received with tremendous applause, and upon it's subsistence he came again to the front with @ pleased smile, and started to play .'Pizzicato" from Sylvia He fin- ished three bars. and then fell for ward to the footlights, hugging his precious violin as if to protect it fv1il1
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16
Native Dauqhters Interested

Alta Parlor, N. D. G. w.. has issued call for mass meeting of all the mem bers of all the sister parlors of the order in San Francisco for Tuesday evening
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-16

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