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The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
ROOSEVELT TO
 LEAD COWBOYS
Is Appointed lieutenant Colonel of Mounted
 Rif1emen.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,


 Washington, April 25.
 It has been understood for some time past that Assistant Secretary Roose- welt of the Navy Department would soon retire in order to enter the mili- tary service in the Cuban campaign. This story can now be confirmed posi- lively, although the time set for MT. Roosevelt's departure from the depart ment is not definitely fixed. The Presi- dent to-day named MT. Roosevelt as ieutenant-colonel of one of the regi- ments of mounted rif1emen to be raised in the Rocky Mountains, under Colonel Wood, whom MT. Roosevelt has urged for the place
 Colonel Wood is now Dr. Wood of the army. He won a medal for distin- guished gallantry while commanding a detachment of regular troops during the exceedingly hard Apache campaigns against Geronimo. Secretary AIger se- lected Colonel Wood and Mir Roose- welt for these positions because he felt that their training and experience in the past peculiarly fitted them to do good service with a cowboy regiment
 Colonel Wood starts west tomorrow to superintend the recruiting, many of fers having already come to MT. Roose- welt from individuals and organizations among the cowboys. Secretary Long wishes MT. Roosevelt to remain in his present position as long as possible, so it may be two or three weeks before be will join his command.
 The President and both secretaries have regretted MT. Roosevelt leaving his present position, but they feel that in a regiment of this character he can do good service and should be allowed to go, though if possible they wish him to remain until the regiment is organ ized and ready to take part in the in- vasion of Cuba. Before that, how ever. he may have to leave for short periods to superintend the enlistments. So far the talk of successor to MT. Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary has been mere speculation, and it can be stated positively that up to this time the President has not made a choice of his successor. It may De stated. in view of the recent mention of the name of Admiral Walker in that connection that as it stands the law requires the office of Assistant Secretary to be filled by a civilian, so that if the admiral de- sires to accept the office he would be under the painful necessity of resign ing from the navy and losing his place as a retired officer, which he is not likely to do.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
Call Office, Riggs House,
 Washington. Anril 2E


 John Sherman has left the Cabinet and will be succeeded by his assistant, Judge Day of Ohio.
 The resignation of Sherman was handed to the President at 1915 o'clock. It was observed that Secre- tary Sherman remained with the President a few minutes after the other members of the Cabinet had left. The Cabinet session was concluded at II 30 o'clock, and five minutes later Secretary Sherman left the room and was driven at once to the State be partment
 At about 11:45 the Secretary's mes senger appeared with the resignation inclosed in a large white official enve lope. As the President had stepped out for a few minutes walk. themessenger returned to the State Department. Only a moment later the President returned and the State Department was so ad- vised At 12:15 the messenger again appeared with the resignation, and it was taken to the President in the Cabinet room. It was formally ac- cepted this afternoon.
 The Secretarys letter Is very brief occupying but a few lines, rendering his resignation to take effect at as early a date as will suit the Presidents con- venience.
 It was not announced when Secre- tary Sherman's resignation would take effect, the Secretary having yielded his original idea of leaving at once, and it is presumed that he will remain until Judge Day qualities as his Successor. The selection of John B. Moore of New York, who is now Professo r of International Law at Columbia University, New York, to comed by all of the State Department employees. Appointed originally from Delaware in the State Department by MT. Bayard, when the latter was Sec retary, MT. Moore, by sheer merit and ability, worked his way up to the place of Second Assistant Secretary, and in that capacity he served under several administrations without poli- tical changes. He resigned his place in the State Department to accept the chair of international law at Columbia University about three years ago, and it is believed that this present ap- pointment is only temporary, owing to his indiSpoSition to permanently sever his connection with Columbia. Moore is an authority on certain branches of international law, and his selection will do much to strengthen the State Department in the present emergency.
 CANTON, O., April 25.-Judge Day reached Canton at 1925 a. m. to-day. He looked in good health. A corre- spondent informed him of the resigna- tion of Secretary Sherman. When asked if he would accept the vacant place, he replied simply: T will take the matter under consideration"
 While Judge Day declined to talk for publication, it can be said as a fact that under existing circumstances Judge Day will accept the Secretary ship if the President nominates him and the Senate takes favorable action. Judge Day made great business sac rifice when he accepted the place of Assistant Secretary of State. He has not felt that he could afford to take a Cabinet portfolio. but under present circumstances it is not believed that he feels that he ought to decline.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
WOULD AID IN
 4 REVOLUTION
Republicans of Spain Of- fer Their Services to
 CaStelar.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

MADRID, April 25.-About 20 900 Re publicans of all shades of opinions sign ed an address to Senor Castelar,, the Republican leader, under the pretext of congratuiating him upon his recovery from recent sickness, but in reality of fering him their services if he pro- claims a republic
 Senor Castelar, has so far made no reply. but it is certain that he will not emerge from his retirement from poli- tics, into which he Las not put foot for the past tNent-- years, although con stantly returned to the Cortes His coming speech in the Cortes will. it is sald' dlspel the idea that he is heading q q SM MIeNolGuoh; the contrary. it is said Senor Castelar will, from patriotic mo- uVes, not oppose the present monarchy.
 Sehor Castelar's speech will be a panegyrlc of Spain's past greatness. It will lament the sudden conversion of the United States into provokers of an unjust war, and will express keen dlsappointments at the United States ''retroceding into the barbarism of war inasnuch as the k epublican leader "enthusia tically unbaId tba United States as the harbincer of mi yersal peace, whose grand prosneritv contrasted with the unreasona bieness or the European powers who maintain- GU al lI1elliCillS TOT IulnOuS Warfare who were continually menacing peace and civilization"
 Senor Castelar,, appreciating the valor of his countrymen, will predict that inc quarrel between the young and Iyar1it-a nation and the oldest fighting race in the world will result in the traditionaI heroism of Spain inficting severe chastisement on the prestige and ma terial interests of the big democratic republic. whose existence and prosper ity are due to Spanish discovery and support when America cast off the yoke of EnGland."
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
Call Office, Riggs House,

NdSnlnSlOI ApTlI -O-
 The House to-day passed the Senate bill declaring the existence of a state of war between the United States and the Kingdom of Spain in a manner which cannot fail to impress the world. The representatives of 70,000,000 people voted for it without a word of debate without a dissenting vote and without a rollcall, but with a solemn apprecla- tion of the gravity of their momen- tous action. It required one minute and forty-one seconds to accomplish this. The House was considering an election case and simply paused to de clare war. There was no excitement, no cavil, no word or question. It was only in the great cheer that went up from the floor and the gallery when Speaker Reed announced its passage that the tremendous import of the act and the suppressed enthusiasm behind 1t was shown. After the Presidents message was read the Committee on Foreign Affairs framed the resolution.
 About 1 o'clock acting Chairman Adams entered the House and the news that the committee had unanimously agreed upon bill declaring the exist enCe of a state of war was known all over the House. MT. Adams held hur ried consultations with the Speaker and members, and Dinsmore and Berry of the minority of the committee.
 At 1:20 p. m. he asked unanimous consideration of the bill declaring the existence of a state of war between this country and the Kingdom of Spain. There was not a murmur of dis sent. The bill was read. The House held it's breath.
 Mcguire (D) of California arose to ask a question, but refrained. The question was put on the third reading and passage of the bill and in a mag nificeut chorus the whole House re- sponded Aye" The announcement Of it's passage was greeted with a round of applause and a cheer or two from the floor and galleries, and then the House resumed consideration of the elect$0n cas1. There was no excitement. IL required exactly one minute and for ty seconds for the House to pass the bill. No such imDrC -sive action can be recorded in the legislative annals of any country. The House of Represent atiVeS had simply paused in its routine business to pass a declaration of war.
 Mcguire explained subsequently, that his purpose in rising was to ask whether the declaration in the bill that war had existed since April 21 was in tended to legalize the seizure of the Buena Ventura.
 MT. Mcguire continued: "I con- sider the act and other seizures up to this time are nothing more than piracy"
 The Wise -YOungman election contest from Virginia was next taken up. Me sick made the opening alignment in the election case in favor of the claims of the contestant Wise.
 Burke (D) of Texas, Yost (R.) of Virginia and De Armond (D) of Mis- souri spoke on the election case.
 Just prior to adjournment Speaker Reed signed the bill declaring the exist ence of a state of war. When the army reorganization bill, with the Senate amendments. can. back to the House. on motion of Hull the amendments were nOn-cOpcurred in and the bill was sent to conference Cox (DO of Ten nessee and Marsh (R.) of Illinois were appointed conferees. At 5:1U D. m. the House adjourned
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
TROUNCED FOR CURSING
 THE AMERICAN FLAG.

SALINAS, April 25.-During the pro- gress of Druids picnic at Toro grounds last night a man under the influence of liquor cursed the American flag and claimed the people were braggarts and that Spain would whip the army sent to Cuba, as well as the navy, easily, and that he hoped to live to see it. He was set upon by member of the pat riotic organization and severely trounced. and compelled to retract his statements.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
RIGHT TO SEARCH
 NEUTRAL VESSELS
Spain Says Its Warships May Detain Merchantmen to Verify Their
 Fleo and Examine Cargo.

MADRID, April 25.-The official ga- zette to-day published the instructions of the Spanish Government respecting the right to search neutral vessels. In brief. they set forth that warships may detain merchantmen in any non-neu- tral waters for the purpose of verifying the authenticity of the flag and for eX- amining the cargo, if the vessel is bound for a hostile port.
 A dispatch from Barcelona says the canceling of coal contracts by British firms will lead to a paralysis of the To-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
Veteran Statesman Sends His Resignation to
 the President.
Judge Day of Ohio Will Now Take Charge of the State Department, Assisted
 by Prof Moore.

ly at San Juan. Porto Rico The condI- tion of affairs in Cuban waters was such that she left her troops at San Juan and this afternoon sailed for Ca- dig. She carried back fourteen sick Cuban soldiers and the mails, together with full passenger list. They were mostly Cubans who had gone to Porto Rico, but, learning that they were not safe from bombardment on the island, took the steamer back to Cadiz.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
FRONTIER TOWNS
 EN DANGER OF
 BEING RAIDED
Citizens of NO9ales Preparing 2 to Resist Spaniards and In=
 dianS From Mexico.

MORALES Ariz April 2Isepo have reached Nogales that
  : , from a . beeno for o
  Mexico,  international boundary dividing the republics consider
 
  , of 10 
   Fifteenth stationed proceed No gales for ::
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
Guard for Powder Works.

SANTA CRUZ. April 25.-United States Marshal Barry Baldwin has given the California Powder Works power to ap- point six deputies to guard the works, with power to arrest. They are on duty. It is expected that two companies of the United States army will be here shortly to guard the powder works.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26
ALFONSO XII STARTS
 BACK TO SPAIN

Leaves Her Troops at San Juan and
 at Once Departs for Cadiz.
 Copyrighted. lsss by James Gordon Bennett
 ST. THOMAS, D. w. l., April 25.- The Spanish steamer Alfonso XII. which stopped at this port on April "A to find out the condition of affairs be- fore leaving for Havana and Porto Rico. and which proceeded to her des- tination on the same date, arrived safe
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26

cal men, The anti-British feeling, therefore, is receiving accentuation. A council of officers has been appointed to advise the Minister of Marine, Ad- miraI BermeiO
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-26

Thompson's Speedy Knockout. LOS ANGELES. April 25.-Bob Thomp- son. colored, of Salt Lake, knocked out Red Phillips at Illinois Hall tonight in one and one-half rounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
Birthday Party.

Louise Anna Snyder celebrated her
tenth birthday last Saturday evening
by giving a very pleasant party to a
large number of her youthful friends.
The boys and girls were attired in fan
cy costumes of various sorts, some OF
them being strikingly pretty and orig
iual. The little hostess was flower
girl. Winter and Purity were beauti-
full in white costumes the Stars and
Stripes, the Shepherd Boy and Little
Bopeep, sailors and cadets, Night, Clip
sizes, clowns, the Queen Of Hearts, Lit
tie Red Ridiughood, Grandmother and
many other characters were appropri-
ately represented. George Washing
ton was present in full regimentals,
and the dude in full dress suit was
one of the stars of the evening. The
scene was particularly animated and
pleasing one, and the y99Ea6g folks en-
joyed the novel party to great de-
gree. The refreshments were heartily
enjoyed, too. During the evening
many older folks dropped in to see the
costumes of the children. 1t was alto
gether a pleasant little party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
County Court Proceedings.

Mr.. George w. NARROW was substi-
tuted as the county's representative
of the Bloomery and Kabletown turn
pike company for Maj. VIM. H. 7.
Lewis.
Mr.. John L, Lewis was appointed
and qualified as road supervisor in
Middleway district, vice Mr.. &. B.
Shaull, and Mr.. Isaac RameY also
qualified vice Mr.. E. c. Tabb in the
same district.
Through the efforts of Road Super
visor Maj. L. H. Mcdonald the Shen-
andoah Junction and Charlestown road
was changed at the Shenandoah June
ton terminal, Instead Of turning to
the left and going directly to the n.
& w. Railway, the road has been ex-
tended in a straight line north, and
Immediately east Of the Hill property
to the new Baptist church and from
thence to the left down to the juno
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The regular February term of the
Circuit Court for Jefferson county be-
gan at Charlestown Tuesday The
following persons composed the grand
jury Chas. D. WysOng, foreman; Geo.
Moore, D. NJ. Phillips, Vim. Burns,
W. o. Norris, L. B. Shut, Robt. L.
Withers, j. 7. Bradshaw, C. NJ. Stump,
Vim. Childs, Oscar Blackford. George
Turner, D. G. Henkle, N. NJ. Moler,
Jno. H. Buckles, D. W. Clendenning.
The following indictments were
found
Milton Washington and Charlotte
McChan, misdemeanor, living together
unlawfully.
Horny Johnson and Harry johnson,
felony, three indictments for burglary
John Cook and George Carter, fel-
ony, stealing from B. & 0. freight
car.
Milton Washington, assault with in
tent to kill David Johnson, in Shep-
herdstown.
John Bramhall, two indictments for
assault. Plead guilty and sentenced
to five days in jail and $15 fine.
Virginia johnson, misdemeanor, re-
ceiving stolen goods.
James Johnson and Ellen Johnson,
misdemsanor, robbing the store Of S
H. Lands.
Taylor Saunders, assault.
Orders were entered in the follow
ing civil cases State against Norfolk
and Western Railway Company, fol
obstructing a public crossing, fine Of
$40 and costs Middle States Build
ing, Loan and Construction Company
of Hagerstown, against John h. Engle
and Thomas Jones, demurrer to dec
laration sustained, but the court al.
lowed a reargument of this case
Francis NJ. Nichols, administrator
against Lewis Nichols and others, or,
der Of reference entered ; Sharon Iron
Company against Vulcan Road Ma
chine Company, judgment for $543.45
Deatrick Fertilizer Company against
C. f. Baylor, Judgment for $729.37
Eugene Baker, administrator, against
town of Harper's Ferry, continued
Central National Bank of Frederick
against C. B. Moler and others, com
missioners report filed. The case Of
Buena Vista Company against J. D.
Billmyer was argued before the court
A motion for change of venue was
made in case of First National Bank
against r. o. Allen and others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
Brave "Little Man."

Mrs. ]. S. Bragonier on Thursday
night last, at her residence in this
place, in lighting lamp reached over
the blaze to get the chimney, when,
like a flash, the sleeve Of her outing
cloth wrapper blazsd up. The flame
ran up her arm, across her back and
down and enveloped her in fame.
The only person in the house at the
time was her little son Arthur aged
seven, who, while she was fighting the
flames, and about whose safety she was
thinking, and from whom she did not
expect or ask aid, gave scream and
ran for water, making three trips,
and throwing it over her succeeded in
putting out the blaze before it had
done any injury to Mrs. Bragonier.
Without Arthur's prompt action Mrs.
Bragonier would have been severely
burned. After it was over Arthur
said water was good to put out fire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
Among the Churches.

Rev. W. Mex. Hammack, pastor
of the NJ. E. Church, has been quite
sick the past week at his home in this
place. There will be no service at
his regular appointments on Sunday
on account of his illness.
Each Sunday night of regular SER
vice until Easter Rev. Hockey will
hold special evangelistic services at I
o'clock, and the two weeks prior TO
Easter will be devoted to series of
evangelistic meetings.
NJ. E. Church South: Church con-
ference at Bethesda at 9 a. m, wills
at IL a. m, and Bakerton at 5 p. m.
Epworth Leagues at ShepherdstOwn
and Bethesda at 6 p. m.
There will be services in the Cath
Ole Church as follows: Mass next Sun
day at II a. m, and vespers and ben
ediction at : P. m. Mass the next
day at Sam.
Divine services will be held in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown
next Sabbath morning at II o'clock.
Christian Endeavor service at 6
o'clock.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, at Kesrneysville at II a. M
and in Shepherdstown at s p, m.
The day set for the dedication of
the Uvilla Lutheran Church Is Sun
day, March 20. Details Of programme
will be given later
There will be service in the Reform
ed Church on Sunday in Shepherds
town at II a. m, and at Kearneysville
at 8 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. little arrived
here from Middletown the first of the
week and have taken up their quar-
tiers at the Entler Hotel, where they
will remain for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lambert, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. D. Lambert and Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Freeze, of Martinsburg,
were here on Tuesday last.
We were pleased to have call last
week from Mr.. Albert Diehl, of the
reliable firm of Diehl & Bros, marble
works, of Charlestown.
Miss Annie Entler, of Washington,
former resident of Shepherdstown, is
here visiting her sister, Mrs. G. NJ.
Beethoven.
Miss Irene Humrickhouse will leave
for Baltim ore tomorrow, where she ex-
poets to remain the balance Of the
winter.
Mrs. H. G. Getzendanner is on a Wis.
it to friends in Washington. Mr.. Getz-
endanner was down last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Williams, Of
Martinsburg, are spending the day
with relatives in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Randall, of
Hagerstown, are visiting relatives and
friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Edward Shepherd, of Martins
burg, spent Sunday last with his pa
rents, in this place
Mr.. John H. Show, has been quite
sick for several weeks, and is still con-
fined to his bed.
Mr.. L. V. Hause has secured po-
sition in the Crawford bicycle works
at HagerstOwn.
Miss May Osbourn, ofthe Dufields
neighborhood, is visiting friends at
Staunton, Va.
Mr.. Geo. R. Staley, of Baltimore,
spent several days in this place dur
ing the week.
Rev. VIM. Mex. Hammack has
been somewhat indispOsed for the past
week or two.
Mrs. H. c. McLain left this morn
ing for a visit of several weeks in Bal
timore.
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. B. Frazier spent
a couple of days in Charlestown this
week.
Miss Lalla Reynolds has gone to
Washington City for visit of some
days.
Miss Lizzie Brotherton left this
morning for visit to Washington.
Mr.. Holly Moler, son Of Mr.. D. G.
Moler, has been very i'll this week.
Mrs. John B. Fleming and her chill
dren are here visiting her parents.
Mr.. J. F. Legge went on the ezcur-
sion to Washington this morning.
Mr.. w. P. Licklider has been IN
Baltimore on business this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10

The secretary Of the Board sfhealth
Of Virginia, having reported to Secre-
tary Barbee, of this State, that small
pox is prevalent in Wise, Dickinson
and Scott counties, local members Of
the boards of health of this State IN
border counties are quarantining
against infected sections.
Seekers after gold are often disSppoint ted.
Seekers after health take Hoods ~ rsaparil-
la and fnd it meets every expectation.
EducGte Your bowels With CsScaret~
Candy CathArtic. cure constipation fore Cr.
lO,. &c. nc c { fan. druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10

have given Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy fair test and consider it
one of the very best remedies for Group
that I have ever found. One dose
has always been sufficient, although
l use it freely. Any cold my children
contract yields very readily to this
medicine. l can conscientiously re-
commend it for Group and colds in
children. GEO. Z. WOLFF, Clerk OF
the Circuit Court, Fernandins, Fla.
Sold by J. G. Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-02-10
Entertainment and Supper.

The ladies of the Lutheran Church
of UviIla will give an entertainment
and serve in connection Herewith an
oyster supper in the Uvilla hall on
Friday night Of next week, February
Is. An admission fee to the enter
tainment will be 5 cents. The pub
lie is cordially invited.