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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
AIDING THE VOLUNTEERS.
Two New Booths Opened al Camp Merritt by Catholic
 Ladies

Two new booths have been opened at Camp Merritt by the Catholic Ladies Aid Society. The site is on the lot occupied by the North Dakota troops at Common wealth avenue and California street. The ladies in charge will there welcome friends and cheerfully receive donations. The booths were thronged yesterday, and the ladies were busy writing letters.
 Tn the field other members were visiting the sick, easing the pains of the sufferers and dealing out delicacies to the conval- escent. Many donations of delicacieS, bandages, magazines and other, needed articles were received during the day. Among the donors were: Mrs. O.. 5. CowelI' Mrs. M Murphy Mrs. Hicks Mrs. Fehn. Mrs Burke, Mrs. Knorp and Mrs. Stewart. The cash donations were as i2l- lows: Mrs J. Shea, S5; Branch No. Ig, Catholic Ladies' Aid Society, 5; Mrs. E. O'NeilI. s2 50; Mrs. M. Deane, $1; Mrs. M. McCormtck S1
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
CUPID'S LATEST TRIUMPH. Marriage of Adeline Henderson and Edward Brown Last Evening.

Eoward Brown Last Evening.
 Amid the tfnkling of marriage bells and the good wishes of host of friends Miss Adelfne Henderson and Edward M Brown were united in marriage last evening at the home of the brjde,s parents on Point Lobos avenue. The ceremony was performed under a buge marriage bell of La France and whife roses by Rev. Father Coyle of the Star of the Sea Church. who. after pro nouncing the sacred words of the church extended his blessing and good wishes to the bride and groom. Many beautiful presents were given the bride by admir- ing friends and relatives. among them being costly jewels and many useful requisites that go toward the full em- bellishment of a home
 Upon the conclusion of the ceremonies a wedding supper was rendered tha guests, after which the bride and groom. ahld adIlens a. storm storm of rice and 'good-luck toRens, drove to their future home at li6Z Page street The groom's marriaes gift to his bride was a magnificent sun burst or gold ornamented with diamonds ana various other precious stones
 Among the prominent guests who wera present were: George T. Bowen. Miss Ella Bowen, Miss Eva Kyle, Thomas ras Martin. s. Brizzolara Mir. and Mrs "a iIA Brown, MT. and Mrs. Jesse E Marks MISS Belle M Brown, D. Coultv Miss Sarab, MeHy, 1HoLhdS burgoyne, Mrs. Sarah M4cClean 4 and two daughters the Misses Josie and Catherine; Louis M Jacobs. ths Misses Ella and Ida Murray. J. IF Nemo e1e bauer, Mrs. A; Andrews, Miss EIizabetb AndreWs, Richard O'Connor, MT. and Nnt3 Mrs. M: J: Haverty. Mark B. Katz. Miss catherine Hayerty, John Colgan. Mr and Mrs H w Neubauer, George McCor- r1Iu miek pnf;li M Mrs; Lynch, Miss Catherine Lynch William Welsh, Miss Jennie Mccormick Frank J. Murray, A. J. Coulty. Mrs T' Kelly; sigmqnd M. Bettman. Mrs. B. KvIa and Mrs. Fl. Mclaughlin. The hridss9 maid was Miss Sarah Kelly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
Colonel Fred Funston of the Twentieth Kansas Volun
teer Infantry.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
SUPPLIES OF COAL.
Large Shipments to Manila and Honolulu-Wyoning
 Iidht Artillery Conoind.

The quartermaster's department of the United States army has made extensive contracts for coal to be delivered at Cavite and Honolulu. It is said by an officer who is familiar with the facts that 55 900 tons of coal have been purchased recently and contracts made to deliver the fuel at the points named. In regard to prices, it is said that the army obtained figures lower than the navy secured, but the point is considered that the coal re- quired for the transports is not of as high a grade as that required for the cruisers of the navy.
 Since the notification of the Chinese Im- perial Government regarding the neutral ity of China and the refusal of the Chi nese authorities to harbor one of Admiral Deweys supply vessels the authorities of the United States have decided to send colliers and supply ships to the Orient.
 General Ludington, quartermaSter gen. eral. wires from Washington to the De- partment of California that the quarter master at Denver has been directed to provide transportation from Cheyenne to
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
w ar Incidents.

Colonel Kessler, with the officers of his regiment last evening called formally unon Major General Otis and upon Brig adler Generals King and H. G.. Otis. The excellent band of the regiment followed and serenaded the several headquarters
 Colonel Frost yesterday received official orders directing him to take temporary charge of the Fourth Brigade. As was stated in yesterdays Call, Colonel Frost was on Tuesday unofficially aware of his elevation to this important command, but it was not until yesterday. that the neces- sary note came from Major General Otis telling him to take up his duties.
 Lieutenant Colonel Lee D. Stover will act as temporary commander of the First South Dakotas while Colonel Frost is filling his more important command. Ao- iutant Lien has been made adJutant gen. eral of the brigade.
 pr. Henry Brodek, who is to accompany General Merritt to Manila, has been com born in California, but has for many years lived in the Spanish countries, where he has earned high reputation as physi- clan and surgeon. He was the physician of Carlos Ezeta during his term as Presi- dent of San Salvador. Dr. Brodek has been through many of the plaques and epidemics that have visited the Spanish colonies, and has thus become, thoroughly yersed in the treatment of the ailments prevalent in tropical climates. It was upon the recommendation of Colonel Mid dleton, surgeon general, that pr BrodeK was summoned from Mexico to go to the Philippines. He is brotner-in-laW or A. T. Barnett, an attorney of this city.
 Frank H. Seawell, son of Sheriff Sea- well of Healdsburg and nephew of Sen ator SeawelI, has joined the hospital corps of the regular army and will go to Manila with the next expedition:
 Dr. Mack Stone, having passed the ex- has been assigned to the Nero, which sails for Manila to-day.
 The Austrian Military and Benevolent Association will hold its twentieth an-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
Christian Endeavorers in Camp

The California Christian Endeavor Union supplied the ships of the last expe- dition with writing material, hymn books and games for use among the boys bound for Manila.
 Voluntary contributions are coming in from different parts in aid of the work being carried on at the camp by the Christian Endeavor. The young peoples Societies of Wheatland gave a social in aid of the work a few days since.
 A new departure will be made at the sociaIs which are given each evening at tbe Christian Endeavor headquarters that of having some time set apart in which to hold a short praise service: At service held the other evening about forty rose to confess Christ.
 Comfort-bags are still being distributed to the boys at the camp and also to the soldiers on the warships.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23

San Francisco for Light Battery A, Wy oming Volunteer Artillery.
 According to advices received by the Southern Pacific Company, the train bringing 270 recruits for the Seventh Cali fornia Regiment will arrive at Oakland at o'clock this morning. Three carloads of volunteers for the Colorado regiment left Ogden yesterday. It Is also announced by the Southern Pacific that 100 recruits passed through Mojave yesterday, to ar rive in this city early this morning.
 The board of army officers appointed to inspect the nineteen horses belonging to volunteer officers at Camp Merritt. has found only three of the animals suitable for the cavalry service. The others were either under weight or size or blemished in some way. The rejected steeds will probably be sent back to the places from which they were shipped.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23

"ELEGRAPH1C confirmation of
 the announcement of the forma-
 tion of the Eighth Army Corps
 ! was received from the War De-
 partment yesterday at military headquarters, and in accordance with the accompanying instructions Major General Merritt at once assumed com mand of the new corps, which includes all the troops assigned to the Philip pine Islands.
 This army corps has been formed to allow General Merritt to have more time to devote to his duties as Governor General of the Philippines, as he is em- powered, whenever he thinks it neces- sary, to place Major General Otis in immediate command of the expedition ary forces. This he will probably do either before his departure from San Francisco or soon after his arrival at Manila.
 All the details of the plans of the va rious expeditions have been about com pleted, and now the attention of Gen eral Merritt and his staff is directed almost wholly to the authorization of the troops, which will begin tomorrow. It is expected to have all the troops on shipboard by Sunday and have every thing in readiness to sail on Monday next, the intention of General Merritt now being to follow on the Newport on Wednesday and overtake the fleet be- fore 1t reaches Honolulu. It is said however, by a well-informed officer that after all the departure of the fleet will be postponed until Wednes- day so that General Merritt can sail with it.
 The troops to occupy the extra room afforded by the addition of the New port to the fleet have not been desig- mated, but they will be taken from the regulars, infantry and artillery The Astor Light Battery may be one of the organizations.
 Satisfactory progress is being made in the preparation of the six transports of the fleet and all will be ready on time for the reception of the troops Nearly 5000 men will be transported to Manila in this expedition
 Major General Merritt yesterday morning held a long conference with Major General Otis. with whom he dis cussed the course to be pursued after the departure Ol the I0lrQ neet.
 Acting Assistant Surgeon James B. Cutter has been ordered to report for duty to the commanding officer at the camp near Fort Winfield Scott.
 Acting Assistant Surgeon Robert F. Williams has been ordered to change station to Fort Baker upon the arrival at Angel Island of Assistant Surgeon w. M. Van Patten of the First Wash ingtOn Volunteer Infantry.
 Major Edward Field of the Second Artillery, acting inspector general, has been ordered to inspect public property at Benicia Barracks.
 There was a rumor yesterday at the headquarters of the Eighth Army Corps that Miss Laura Williams of Chicago was en route to this city to visit friends and say a few words of good cheer to Major General Merritt before his departure for the Orient. The following special to The Call from Chicago disposes the rumor:
 CHICAGO, June g. - Miss Laura Williams, General Merritt's fiancee said tonight that she had no idea of joining General Merritt in San Fran cisco. She will leave Chicago to-mor- row for Bears Head, Me, where she will spend the summer.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
to report to Major R. J. Fitzgerald, sur

to report to Major R. J. Fitzgerald, sur geon Thirteenth Minnesota Volunteers,
 Steamer Ohio-Steward Howard Jack foii ford. T H. Hassard. James M; Has sard. Albert Hutaff, R. Lang, John E. Lyon, William Spencer. Thomas F; Sar- ieant' to report for duty to Assistant Sur geon Keefer.
 Steamer Indiana-Privates A. J. Berger, T. F. Barton, B. Britton, A: M. DykeS' George W. Graham, H. ". Jones, J. D. Kelly. & B. Lowther, F. Gunther, E. Baker, to report to Assistant Surgeon Titus. ..,, report to acting Assistant Surgeon F. Il. Titus.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
co. G., FIFTH REGIMENT.
The Alameda Boys All Ready to Respond to the Coll to
 Be Mustered In

ALAMEDA. June 22.-Early this morn ing Captain M. W. Simpson of Company G. Fifth Regiment, O. this city, received orders from the Governor to hold his company in readiness for mastering imo the Eighth Regiment of volunteers. .Ac.
 cordingly notices were at once printel and served on all the members of the company within reach to report at the armory this evening. It Is understood
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
HOSPITAL CORPS.
Details Made for the Thirc
 Expedition to the Phil
ippineS,

The following medical officers have been detailed by Major Owen of the field hospital as the hospital corps of the next sailing Philippine expedition:
 City of Para-Privates Thomas F. Tier ney, Frank H. Seawell, John A. Wyatt,
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
ARTILLERY TO G0 ON THE NEWPORT

L. Hood George Elias. Theo. M. Putzman.
 Charles H. Kleupfer, E. Mayrisch Jr,. Percy Heise. Philip Mikel. Charles Neame. William Pulley William Love, George Wolfe. Charles A. Green, A c. Diete F. E. Fort Olaf John son, c. S. Burns. H. Heritage. T. Lambert, F.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-23
On to Manilai

On to Manilal Pictorial history of the Volunteer Camp and expedition. No read ing Magnificent souvenir to preserve or send 1t to friends. Sold everywhere. 25cs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26
Mr.. N. MILLHISER
DIES SUDDENLY.
The EndCame Last Night
at II o'clock.
SICK A SHORT TINE.
Was in His Office Early in the
Afternoon.
A BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS LIFE,
Born in Bavaria But Resided in Rich
mond Since 1Sf0.-A Wealthy and
Progressive Citizen.-P President
Beth Ahaba Congregation.
Identified With Several
Business Concerns.

Mr.. Moses Nnllhlser died at Ii o'clock
last night.
lie was apparently in his usual health
as late as 2.30 =. NJ when he left his
)fce I'm the wholesale dry-goods store OF
NJ. Anllhser a. CO., on Cary street soon
after reaching his residence at NO. 5lb
west Franklin street, he complained OF
being unwcn. II was not thought that ms
trouble was serious, but, as he continued
TO grow worse, DR.. George Ross was call
ed in. The Doctor at once realized that
Mr. Mllhiser was desperately Ill. Ihe
patient continued TO sink and dled OF
angina pectoris. ,,,.
In the passing away OF Mr.. Milihlser
Richmond loses one Of her most progress
siye business men. lie was an ideal ciu-
zen i'm all respects. No man had a
greater love for Richmond than he. MT.
Millhiser was not a man who sought no
toriety. lie was modest and retiring IN ms
habits. The good work he did among MS
fellowmen was a matter that was guaru =
ed as q. secret by him. who sought 70 aid
his less fortunate fellow people.
SKETCH or HIS LIFE.
Mr. Nulhiser was born on March a
1875. i'm Nuremburg. Bavaria. lie was lhe
son cr a progressive merchant ana lhe
grandson of a distinguished SDh''-i W.
emierated from Alsace 90 Bavaria. ht
entered upon his business career as
travelling salesman Cor MerzDachei
Brothers. a noted firm IN his country al
that period. Owing 10 the denial OF me
rights Of proper citizenship Mr.. MIL
hiser came to America In 1916 ana 10
Gated i'm Richmond He at once went
into the dry goods business, and IN l'o'
established the wholesale house OF NJ.
Mnlhiser x co. This concern was start
ed on n somewhat small scale. but II mas
grown 10 immense proportions until no"
il does a business I'm many States.
HIS BUSINESS CONNECTIONS.
Besides being the head Of the large dry
goods house. Mr.. Millhiser was director
i'm the city Bank and tho Virginia Trus'
Company. ne was the President Of the
Hasker- Marcuse Company; one OF the
largest stockholders In the Millhiser Man
ufacturing Company. special partner II
the firm OF l.. G.. Younger & Co, ana
Interested in other business enterprises
He was the president Of the Hebrew
Cemetery Company and under his admin
lstration The place where so many OF tht
noble peCple of his faith are buried wa
greatly improved and beautided.
Mr. Mllhser was one OF the pillars IN
Beth Aha1a synagogue. For thirty years
or more he had been the president OF that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26
THE MEASURE
DECLARING WAR.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The
following is the bill reported by
the House Foreign Committee
A bill declaring that war exists
between the United States Of
America and the Kingdom of
Spain
Be it enacted, etc.:
First-That war be, and the
same is hereby declared to exist
and that war has existed since the
2Ist day of April, a. d. 1898, in
Guiding said day, between the
United States of America and the
Kingdom of Spain.
Second-That the President be,
and he is hereby declared empow-
cred TO use the entire land and
naval forces of the United States
and to call into the actual service
of the United States the militia of
the several States to such extent
as may be necessary to carry this
act into effect.
The House declaration is the
same as that passed by the Senate,
An effort was made in the secret
session Of the Senate to adopt a
Cuban belligerency amendment,
but it was lost, 64-52.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26
Among the Patriotic Young Men of
the Capital City,
REVIVE STUART HORSE GUARDS
An Attempt To- BE Made 20 Secure a
Captain from OutSidc-Thc Rich
mond Howilzcrs Reconsider
Their Action and Volunteer
To Go Anywhcrc-Thc
Regiment.

The military authorities Of this state
aTc Of the opinion that the Virginia Vol
unteers will be formed according 20 the
provision OF the new bill concerning the
reorganization OF the army under the
three battalion system The bill was
passed by the House Of Representatives
on Saturday and it will most likely 80
through the Senate within the next day
or two.
Since only two Colonies Of The Virginia
Volunteers have volunteered their scr-
vices IN the present war, Colonel Baker,
Of the Second and Colonel Gaines. oGkhe
third Regiment, e is most likely that at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26

fAAys
HIS FAMILY.
on March -. 1919. Mr.. Milih,ser was
unitoG fn marriage with Miss Rosalic
Oberndorfer. who was also a native OF
Bavaria She survives him with five chill
dren. as follows: AIessrs. Gustavus,
Emanuel, Philip and Clarence Millhiser
and Mrs s. Hirsh. All OF his family were
with him when the end came.
The last act Of the deceased before leav-
ing his office yesterday afternoon was TO
sign a check as "A contribution for charity.
Mr.. Millhiser was one Of the wcalthiest
men in Richmond. He owned much pro-
perty. He was one Of the most public
spirited citizens. Though he did not Of
ten appear in public. he watched closely
every movement looking TO the upbuild-
ing OF the city OF his adoption and he
could always be depended upon 10 con
tribute 20 any effort made 10 advance
the material welfare Of Richmond.
AS has been said. Mr.. Millhiser was a
person who sought 10 avoid anything
that smacked OF nOtoriety. He never
liked 10 see his name in the newspapers
as the docr OF good deeds yet ne was
one of the most charitable of men and
contributed largely OF his means 10 wor-
thy people who needed help.
He will be sadly missed by his congre-
CATION. by the poor and by the business
community.
Arrangements for his funeral have not
been made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26
THE CALL ISSUED.
The War Department Sends out Off
CiaI Notifications.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The War
Department has issued o Gail on the
States for their quotas vi troops under
the call for 125,o0O men. The following
are the quotas of the Southern States.
Alabama, two regiments Of infantry
and one battalion: Arkansas. two regi-
ments Of infantry; Florida, one regiment
of infantry; Georgia, two regiments of
infantry and two light batteries: Ken
lucky, three regiments Of infantry and
two troops Of cavalry: Louisiana, two
regiments of infantry. Maryland. one reg
iment Of infantry and four heavy bate
ries; Mississippi two regiments OF infan-
try. North Carolina. two regiments Of in
South Carolina, one regiment Of
inf2ntry one battalion and one
heavy battery; Tennessee. three
regiments of infantry; Texas. three regi-
ments of infantry and one regiment Of
cavalry; Virginia. three regiments Of in
fantry; West Virginia one regiment Of
Infantry District Of Columbia. one ba-
tallion.
RENDEZVOUS or TROOPS.
The rendezvous OF the troops 20 be
mustered into service of the volunteer
army from the various states and terri
tories have been designated by Secretary
Alger os follows:
Alabama, Mobile Arkansas. Little Rock.
Florida, Tampa. Georgia, Atlanta; Ken
tucky. Louisville, Louisiana, New Or
leans. Maryland, Baltimore Mississippi.
Jackson; North Carolina, Raleigh; South
Carolina, Charleston; Tennessee, Nash
Vile; Texas, Houston Virginia Rich
mond; West Virginia. Martinsburg; Dis
trict Of Columbia. Washington.
For the purpose Of recruiting for the
volunteer as well as for the regular army.
the department will designate I'm each
state and Territory several cities where
recruiting under tho direction OF army
officers will be carried on. The Hull bill.
which il is expected will become "a law
tomorrow, will provide for the increase
OF the regular army on a war footing 90
about $4,000 men. In addition TO those re-
cruitug stations it is expected the War
Department will designate boards of
army officers who will go from place TO
place in the state engaged in recruit
ing duties.
Secretary Alger has notified the Cover
nOrs of the several states that 81 is the
wish Of the President that the regiments
of the National Guard and State militia
shall be used as far as possible.
GOVERNORS ISSUE ORDERS.
DENVER. COL. April 25.-On orders
from Washington, Governor Adams to-
lD--ss-...4 - C-...-..A H..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26
THE EVENTS
OF THE DAY.

Both branches of Congress pass
ed a resolution declaring a state of
war TO exist and the President
signed the same.
Secretary of State Sherman ten
dered his resignation to take effect
shortly. Assistant Secretary Will
liam X. Day was named to sue
ceed him.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Theodore Roosevelt also resigned
TO become lieutenant-colonel Of a
regiment of cowboys.
The Senate passed the naval ap>
preparation and Hnll army re-
organization bills.
A masked battery at Matanzas
opened fire on the torpedo boat
Foote without effect.
The Governors of the States were
officially informed of the call for
volunteers and issued orders ac-
cordingly.
Lieutenant Ramon De Carranza
has challenged General Fitz Lee
to fight duel.
The Minneapolis and Columbia
reported off the coast of Massachu-
.setts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-26
]. IIoGE TyLEl
By the Governor,
!. T. LAwLEss, Secretary Of the
Commonwealth.

The above arc the tclcgrams calling on
Virginia for troops and the proclamation
issued by Governor Tyler.
Secretary Ayers message was received
about o'clock in the evening. Governor
Tyler. after conference with the local
members Of his STAFF framed his procla-
nation. lie also sent a message to the
Secretary of War. In this message q list
of the various articles needed by the
troops was given. and the Secretary was
told that the troops would be ready by
the 30th OF the month TO be mustered into
the Federal service.
There are thirty-six companies Of
white infantry in the State. Some OF the
companies have not volunteered 10 80 10
Cuba Ii will not be a difficult matter
TO make up three regiments II any COM
pan!cs are needed there are som ready
to bc organized and mustered into service.
Colonls Cowardin, Coulling. SHELTON and
Tenant were I'm conference with the
Governor at the Executive Mansion last
night Lieutenant Croxton. United States
army, also spent some time with tho In
ecutive.
Lieutenant CroXton made mp The list Of
articles needed by the volunteers ordered
out-such as blankets, arms. tents. am
mmiuon, tin cups, cooking supplies. etc.
This list was telegraphcd 70 Washington.