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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
GATHERING OF STUDENTS
 AT PACIFIC GROVE.
Annual Coast Conference Opens in the City of Pines With Large
 Attendance

PACIFIC GROVE, May 21.-This years conference of Pacific Coast students is far larger, both in scope of study and in point of attendance, than any held here tofore on this coast. c. c. Kitchener of New York, international college secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association, has the general management of the con- vention, and is assisted in the work by H. B. Sharman of New York, who has the general supervision of Bible study work in the colleges of America; Burton L. St. John of the Northwestern University, Evanston, H., the travelling secretary of the students volunteer movement of America; and c: K Ober, field secretary of the international committee of the Young Mems Christian Association.
 Most of the delegates arrived last night. but many who are detained by the com mencements of their colleges will not be here until the coming week. The confer ence is to continue ten days. Such men as Charles Dole of Stanford. Dozier of Berkeley and other athletes of note from the colleges of the coast will make the athletic sports of each afternoon an es- pecially interesting feature.
 The regular work of the conference was taken up after short devotional service this morning. the missionary institute being the first department opened B. L. St. John is in charge of this portion of study. Two other departments were opened simultaneously. c. K. Ober took the city association delegates through a short preliminary view of work of the convention along city lines, and c. c. Kitchener met the college men in an as- sociation conference.
 Rev. J. N. Beard, DID,, of San Fran cisco addressed the students upon the 'Place of the College Man in the World .' He spoke of moral weight in effectiveness and the foundations of social effective ness. saying mans moral nature was of no profit if separated from his working nature
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
CRUISER MONTSERRAT
 RETURNS TO SPAIN.
Spanish Vessel Again Runs the Blockade Off the Southern
 Coast of Cuba.

CORUNNA. Spain, May 2.-Ihe Spanish auxiliary cruiser Montserrat arrived here unexpectedly last evening from Cienfuegos, having escaped the American blockading fleet. The com mander of the Montserrat declareo that he was not charged with any mis- sion. and said he was not carrying dls- patches. The Montserrat is to be sent to Ferrol or Cadiz, in order to have her guns mounted.
 MADRID. May 21.-The newspapers here are using the assertion that Ine Spanish auxiliary cruiser MontserraC thrice ran the blockade or the CupdI coast" as the text of articles, claiming to point out that the blockade Is lneI- fective. It is asserted here that the Montserrat landed 15,000,OOO pesetas' 1000 soldiers, 100 guns, 15,00O rifles ana quantity of ammunition in Cuba
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
REMARKABLE RUN
 OF THE OREGON.
No Damage to the Battleship's Ma- chinery During Voyage of
 13 GOO Miles

WASHINGTON, May 21.-The Navy Department is proud of the record made by the Oregon from an engineer ing point of view. The reports to the department from the ship shows that she does net need cents worth of re- pairs to her machinery after 19,OOO miles continuous run.
 The record is said never to have been equaled since the building of the nrst iron warships.
 The Buffalo, which comes with the Oregon from Brazil. is to be over hauled at Newport News, furnished with armor, given good battery of ive-inch guns and altogether made a very effective modern cruiser. This will take about two months.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
RACES FOR WHEELMEN.
Decoration Day Events to Be Decided
 at Marysville.
Maj

EVANSVILLE, May 21.-The Marys- vile Bicycle Path Association claims the afternoon of Decoration day each year for race outing at Agricultural Park. to which it invites it's friends and the pub lie generally. This year it has arranged a particularly attra actiVe programme in cluding the following events
 Half-mile race for boys under Is years: relay race, ten miles, between the Wood land and Marysville teams; Chinese race one mile, free for all; open race for anna teurs, third of a mile; one-mle race for three minute class; exhibition of trick and fancy riding by Trilby Fowler; tandem race one mile, between Bassett brothers and Hampton and Greedy; amateur open race, one mile; horse against bicycle, dis tance, half mile Frank Peck will ride for the half-mile coast record. paced by a tandem. This young man made the best record in the recent relay race at San Francisco, being one of the riders in the Bay City Wheelmen'S team.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
NATURALIsTs PUZZLED.
Strange Animal Shot by Boys Hunt
 ing Near San Rafael.

SAN RAFAEL, May 21.-While hunting birds nests on Wolf's Hill, between this city and Ross Valley, yesterday after noon, five boys killed a small animal that has excited the curiosity of all the local naturalists. The animal was discovered Prescott with parlor rife. Its body is about one foot long and the tail a trifie over seven inches. Its color is a soft gray, stomach and cheeks, the ears tufted, and the tail ringed with black and white. The animal is pronounced by competent per but this is a native of Madagascar. If it is a lemur, the common supposition is that the animal must have escaped from captivity, though it was very wild.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
DECLARED ABLE TO
 CARE FOR HERSELF.
Rich Margaret Copsey of Stockton Restored to Competency After
 Long Fight

STOCKTON, May 21.-Margaret Copsey. full of years and with a great fortune at her command, has at last been restored to competency. For this she has fought in court in different ways for two years. It took but thirty-five minutes in Judge Jones' court this morning for the attor- news to show to the satisfaction of a jury that she was competent. Drs. A. W. Hoisholt, Asa Clark and C.. w. Ruggles mony favorable to the old lady. She her self went on the stand and appeared per fectly able to take care of her own af- fairs.
 The court has more than once denied her petition for restoration, but the show ing made this time secured for her the much-coveted liberty of action in regard to her property.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
.PLAUDIT WINS
 OAKLEY DERBY Easily Outfoots Schorr's
 Lieber Karl. ONLY TWO HORSES START. MILE AND A QUARTER RUIN
 IN 2:O8 IA.
ONLY TWO HORSES START.
Jockey ". Martin Pilots the Son of Himyar, Which Is Not Extend ed During any Part of
 the Journey.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CINCINNATI, May 21.-Plaudit Is a [ double derby winner This afternoon he won new laurels by easily defeatins Lieber Karl, who was the only starter against him in the great S1O.OOO derby at Oakley. There is no longer a cues tion of doubt as to which is the better horse of the two. Plaudit is in a class by himself. This afternoon a big event was won without an effort bv the gal lant son of Himyar after running un- der restraint the entire distance.
 Those who came to the track ex pecting to see a hard fought contest were disappointed. Bannockburn and John Bright, the other two named to start in the derby, withdrew. leaving only Plaudit and Lieber Karl to do bat. tie for the big event, There was but little betting on the race. Plaudit,s price never having been better than 3 to lO while to was about the best obta1nable on Lieber Karl The race was witnessed by 600O people The time made in the race, 2:OSH was not as fast as expected, as the track was not in perfect shape
 Six furlongs, Inaugural day-Benaires won, Abe Furst second, J. A. Grey third. Time, 1:l5A -- 1
 Five furlongs, selling-Parker Rruca won, Pat Garrett second, Finem Respice wPG -Four pon55, and 2 half half furlongs- Glasnevin Ti. Mon, fansy .3eay Ii second, Orderlette third.
 The Oakley Derby. value s775O to the W1nner mile and quarter-Plaudit. i27 l25 CT. Burns), to ,, second. Time. 2:0SH No other starters. |4
 One mile, selling-OIlean won. Paret second, Sunell third. Time. LA.
 ST. LOUIS, May 21.-Weather clear and track heavy
 Five furlongs, two-year-olds, Miss Mar. third. Time, 1:0512.
 won, Whirlaway second, Hush third,
 One mile. selling, Found won Belle Ward second, Joe Shelby third. Time. 145A.
 One mile, selling, Mississippi Valley stakes, value S1500, Harry Duke won. The Elector second. David third. Time. 1:44H
 SIX furlongs, handicap, Fervor won, Sligo second, Nick Carter third Time
 Six furlongs, selling, Horseshoe Tobacco won. Trombone second, Chang third. Time. IT.
 NEW YORK, May 21.-The chief event at Morris Park to-day was the $10,000 Elipse stakes for two-year- olds. Jean Bereaud was the favorite at odds on, and won by a length
 Seven furlongs, selling, Ortoland won Athamas second, Lindian third. Time, 1:2S14.
 Five furlongs, Ethelbert won. saccha- rine second. MT. Clay third. Time :59sl
 Five and a half furlongs Eclipse stake
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
FOR THE TRANSFER
 OF WEI-HAI-WEI.
When the Japanese Vacate the Chi nese Will Turn the Port Over
 to the British.

PEKING, May 21.-The arrange ments for the transfer of Wei Hai- Wei have been completed. The Chinese will occupy the port on Monday immedi- ately after the last of the Japanese withdraw. On Tuesday a British force to occupy the place will land from three warships which are now in the harbor, when the British and Chinese flags will be hoisted side by side. So soon as the buildings. arsenaIs and forts are taken over the Chinese flag will be lowered
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
SETTLE THE DELICATE
 NIGER QUESTION.
An Agreement Said to Have Been Reached Between France and
 England.

PARIS, May 21.-The Figaro pub fishes the important announcement that the delicate Niger question, which threatened to lead to an Anglo-Fren war, has been settled and that an agreement between the two govern ments will be signed this week at the Paris Foreign Office.
 The agreement will be satisfactory to both nations. It involves mutual con- sessions, the chief being that the town of Boussa, which the French occupy, but which England claimed by earlier treaties, would be given to England while France will retain Nikki and two towns on the Middle Niger. The line of demarkation starts from Ilo on the Niger and runs southwest, leaving Nikk inside the French sphere The importance of Boussa lies in the fact that it Is the highest town to which the Niger Is navigable.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
HOW NEUTRALITY IS
 OBSERVED IN MEXICO.
No Demonstrations in Favor o1 Either Combatant Permitted
 in Public Houses

FL PAsO, Tex. May 1.-Two Germans were discussing the war to-day in beer hall in Juarez, Mexico. One of them shouted Viva Espana,' and was over heard by a Mexican policeman standing outside The officer promptly arrested the proprietor of the house and his bar keeper, both Americans, took them be- fore the local judge, who informed the prisoners he had received instructions from Diaz to imprison all proprietors of public houses permitting their guests to make demonstrations either in favor of Spain or the United States. The pris- oners pleaded ignorance of the law and were discharged, but were warned not to repeat the offense.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
HARRISON AS COUNSEL. General Harrison to Represent Ven- ezuela in the Boundary Case.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 21.-A dis patch from Washington to-day stated that General Harrison had been retained by Venezuela as counsel in the boundary dispute before the Board of Arbitration. It Is authoritatively stated by General Farrisons secretary that the ex-President will be the chief counsel for Venezuela country and Great Britain. This is the controversy that brought the United States and Great Britain to the verge of war during Cleveland's last administra- tion. This phase of it and things relat- ing to the case General Harrison declines to discuss
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

vania broke the intercollegiate hammer throwing record of 136 feet 515 inches by a throw of 147 feet 1014 inches
 M c. Kraenzlein. University of Penr- sylvania, broke the intercollegiate recor1 of 241A seconds for the 220-yard hurdle running the distance in 24 2-5 seconds.
 w P. Remington of Pennsylvania trleo for the worlds broad-jump record of 2S feet inches and jumped 2S feet 612 inches
 In the dual games between Pennsylva, nia and Cornell the Red and Blue won Ds a score of 93L points to 23%
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

Jean Bereaud 112 (Sloan), g to 10, won: Kingdom 112 (Spencer) to 1 and to l. second; Miller 122 (Doggett). to ?, third. Time. los. Duke of Middleburg, Glenheim and Goldie R also ran.
 One mile, ladies' Geisha won, Miss Mir ian second, Kenmore Queen third. Time, 1:45.
 One mile, Tillo won, Domitor second, Marsian third. Time, 1:41s4.
 Two and half miles, International steeplechase. Spillatha won, Mars Chan second, Wood Pigeon third. Time. 4 4401a.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
SMOKELESS POWDER PLANT
 WRECKED BY EXPLOSION.
One Man Killed and Three Injured in a Disaster at an Indiana
 Factory

HAMMOND, Ind, May 21.-Three thousand pounds of powder at the plant of the Economical Smokeless Powder Company, about four and half miles from here, blew up this afternoon, kill ing one man and injuring three others and demolishing the building in which was located the mixing rooms. Arthur E. Booth of Chicago was killed. The seriously injured are John $. Piper, Frank Halz and Carl Porter.
 The plant had been running only three days and was about to begin work on a Government order for 35,00O,- 900 cartridges.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
SPANISH SPY CAPTIVE
 AT GOVERMCR'S ISLAND.
Attempts to Destroy Papers Giving Details of New Iork's Harbor
 DefenseS

NEW YORK, May 21.-A man said to be a Spanish spy and a deserter from the First United States Artillery is reported to be a prisoner on Governors Island. According to the story told. the man was arrested by secret service agents on Broadway. While being transferred to Governors Island on board the General Hancock, the prisoner is alleged to have flung a packet of papers into the bay, but the boat put back and the papers: which it is asserted comprised details or the harbor defenses of New York and which were addressed to the Spanish Consul at Montreal, were recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
NO LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST.
Rumors of Disasters on Alaskan
 Lakes Prove unfounded.

tar has arrived from the north, bringing down a number of passengers, including Fred Smith, from Lake Lindermann, who Is authority for the statement that no lives have been lost through the ice on the lakes breaking. The ice is fast dis appearing and in a couple of weeks the crowds now camped around the lakes will be able to take to their boats and pro- ceed to Dawson. Men from Teslin Lake report that the weather is warm and the snow and ice are fast disappearing.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Prison Mill Repaired.

SAN QUENTIN, May 21.-By next Mon day the machinery of the old prison mill will be humming again and a large num- Der of convicts who had to be laid off on account of an accident caused by the specialization of the main shaft will be set at work Another large wheel, to re- place the one damaged by the accident, was brought from San Francisco on the steamer Caroline yesterday and elevated tO it's place
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
REUBEN P. CANNON DEAD.
Was a Noted Ohio Politician and
 Brought Out Garfield.

AURORA Ohio, May 21-Hon. Reuben P Cannon, formerly well-known through out the State as a leading politician is dead, aged 79 years. Before the Civil War he was a recognized factor in politics, and, recognizing the great ability and possible future of James A. Garfield, the principal of Hiram ColleNe, he induced him to consider the proposition of accept ing the nomination of State Senator, which was carried out a few weeks later and was the commencement of Garfield S elevation to the Presidency.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
olvmpic-Reno Relay Race.

RENO. Nev, May 21-The great event now being talked of here is the fifty m.i9 bicycle race between the Olymplcs ana the Reno wheelmen. It will take place tomorrow and will be witnessed py large number of people.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
TREATY OF PEACE
 WITH COSTA RIGA.
Nicaragua's Congress Meets to Ratify the Instrument Signed on
 the 1erf

PANAMA, May 2.-The Herald's cor respondent at Managua, Nicaragua. sends word that Congress met last night to ratify the treaty of peace with Costa Rica. which was signed on board the Arenas, in neutral waters.
 President Zelaya's communication to Congress speaks favorably of the treaty financial state of the country It is the intention of the Government to purchase a small warship for coast defense. A meeting of the Federal Congress of inc Greater Republic of Central America is fixed to take place at Managua on June 15
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
SPANISH DEPUTIES
 TO FIGHT A DUEL.
Result of Senor Boris Intimation That Viscount di Pueste and the
 Truth Are Strangers.

MADRID. May 2.-There was a scene in the Chamber of Deputies to-day. Senor Bori, nephew of Senor Romero Robledo, branded a statement of the Viscount di Pueste as baseless. The latter requested Senor Bori to leave the chamber, and, following him into the lobby, told him to consider his ears boxed. They have ap- meeting tO-mOrroW
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

two years: Supreme spiritual adviser, Louis; supreme president, Charles O'Don- nell of Chicago; first vice-presdent, secretary, J. J. Duffy of Memphis; su- preme treasurer. Mrs. Mary E. Sheridan of Louisville; supreme medical director
 William B. Doherty M. D., of Louisville.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
JAPANESE HAVE NOT
 ENTERED A PROTEST.
Willing That This Country Should Take Possession of the Philip
 rni,no Ic1andS

LONDON, May 21.-The Paris corre- spondent of the Sunday Special reports an interview with Secretary Sato of the Japanese Legation. in the, course of was absolutely no foundation for the statement that Japan has protested against American occupation of the Phil said. after the Chinese war, signed a convention with Spain renouncing for ever all territorial rights south of For mOSa.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Light Showers Welcomed.

SAN JOSE, May 21.-It has been rain- ing at intervals since o'clock, and further downpour Is promised. The ef feet will be beneficial rather than other wise. Fruit trees, potatoes and grain in many sections will be materially bene- fited.
 SANTA ROSA, May 21.-There was heavy rainfall in Sonoma County. It was just what the corn crop needed, and will do much good. There is not a great deal of hay cut at the present time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Sudden Death at MilI Valley.

SAN RAFAEL, May 21.-Coroner Eden received a telegram from Mill Valley this evening stating that Charles Rockford, a well-known citizen. had died suddenly and requesting the officials immediate presence. Deputy Coroner Steven Eden left for Mill Valley.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Hanford Republicans Unite.

HANFORD. May 21-A Republican league of 300 members has been organized here. It elected delegates to the Stato League Convention and passed strong resolutions indorsing President McKjne ley's conduct of the present war.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Catholic Knights Elect oficers.

ST. LOUIS, May 21.-The Catholic Knights and Ladies of America have fin- 1shed their biennial convention and elect ee the following officers for the ensuing
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
COLLEGE RECORDS BROKEN.
Pennsylvania and Cornell Athletes
 Show Splendid Form.

FRANKLIN FIELD, Philadelphia. May 21.-In the dual games between Pennsyl- vania and Cornell to-day, J. c. Me Cracken of the University of Pennsyl-
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Passing of a Lnrist

CONCORD, N. H.. May 21.-Chief .Ius- tice Alonzo P. Carpenter of the New Hampshire Supreme Court died at his residence here to-day of paralysis.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Revising the War Revenue Bill.

WASHINGTON, May H.-The Senate Committee on Finance met at noon to- day, and immediately entered upon the task of revising the war revenue bill in the particulars of which the deyclopments Of the past week have shown to be de- fective.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Michaeps Exhibition Postponed.

ROCHESTER. N. Y, May 21-Mich- was postponed on account of the rain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
KILLED IN THE RUINS.
Lives Lost in a Tornado That Tore
 Down Buildings.

SPRINGDALE, Ark. May 21-A tor Eado passed just west of here last night John ". Killingstone and wife were killed by falling timbers from their house and tally injured. About thirty houses were cxzr1a daWn
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Drowned in a Slough.

SACRAMENTO, May 21-Charles Le- roy, aged years, fell into O =, Slough to-day and was drowned
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
Bunker Hill Day Entertainment.

SAN RAFAEL. May 21.-The local Court of Foresters Is making great preparations for an entertainment and ball in Hall Rafael on Bunker Hill day, June IT. The eys famous victory over the Spanish fleet at Manila.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

Advances made on furniture and pianos with or without removal. J. Noonan. 1017-1o23 Mission
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22
BASEBALL GAMES ON
 LEAGUE DIAMONDS.
Hamilton's Great Catch Enables Bos- ton to Snatch a Victory From
 the Reds.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21.-Hal

 CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 21.-Hamilton saved the Champions to-day by making a wonderful catch off Bleckley's bat in the seventh inning, while two men were on the bases. Attendance, 4620. Score:
 R. H. E. Cincinnati ............................. Batteries-Dwyer and Vaughn; Lewis and Bergen. Umpires-McDonald and ODay. CHICAGO. May 21.-Swaim was wild and poorly backed at critical points Grif filth kept the Senators guessing until his
 R. H. E. BatteriesIGriffith and Donahue; Swain and Mcclure. Umpires-Lynch and Connolly ST LOUIS. May 21.-St. Louis played better ball than New York to-day. Sey- mour was on the rubber for New York and was phenomenally inefficient. Fay Tor pitched magnihcently and was strong ly supported. Attendance, 5000. Score:
 R. II. E. New York 10 Batteries Seymour and Warner; Taylor and Clements. Umpires-Swartwood and Wood. CLEVELAND, May 21.-The weakness of the Philles at the bat resulted in dou- ble defeat for them this afternoon. Young and Powell held them down to ten hits in the two games Attendance, 1900 Score:
 Cleveland ........................5 l5 Philadelphia .........................2 3 Batteries-Young and Trimmer; Wheeler and Mcfarland Umpires-Snyder and Curry. Second game R. H. E. Cleveland ..........................3 II Batteries~Poweil and Creiiger Donahue and Boyle. Umpires-Curry and Snyder.
 LOUISVILLE. Ky, May 21.-No game: wet grounds. Two games will be played tomorrow.
 PITTsBURG May -Pittsburg- -Balti- more game postponed; rain.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-22

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