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Evening journal., 1898-04-29
NO STFAD.

The cold snap has reduced the catch
of shad almost to a minimum. But few
fishermen ventured out to-day. The ex-
perience Of a few days ago, when so
much suffering was experienced by the
men. caused many to remain in port,
rather than risk a similar trial Of en-
durance.
Evening journal., 1898-04-29
SPECIAL TRAIN.

A special train will be run down the
Delaware road as far as Middletown
on Sunday next for the benefit of those
who desire to visit the camp. Visitors
will be admitted during guard mount
at 9 a. m. and dress parade at p. m.
The fare will be nominal.
Evening journal., 1898-04-29
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed In all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O made OF pure grains, that
takes the place OF coffee. The most dell
rate stomach receives It without distress,
and hut few can tell It from coffee. It
does not cost over 4 as much. Children
may drink II With great benefit. Is cts
and 3 cts. per package. Try It. ASK for
HRAIN-O.
Evening journal., 1898-04-29
ENGINE OFF THE TRACK.

Special engine No 93, hauling fish
express cars from the battery, left the
tracks while being turned on the table
yesterday morning No damage was
Evening journal., 1898-04-29
BRIGHT CHILDREN
MunyOn Looks Out for the
Little Ones.
A MOTHERS RESPONSIBILITY.

Munyon never f0rgets the children. He
realizes a mothers responsibility and is
ever ready to give her the benefit OF
his knoWledge and experience. Mum
Evening journal., 1898-04-29

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Evening journal., 1898-04-29

done, and the engine was put on the
rails with but little trouble.
Evening journal., 1898-04-29

Mr.. Moore's Delaware friends will be
gratihed at the great compliment paid
him and are sure his appointment is a
good thing for the government. DO
yer Delawarean.
Evening journal., 1898-04-29

mp LIFE IN MIDDUETOWN GHAD
5IORE TERRORS THAN YELLOW
fEVER IN CUBA.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25

cacies, but pass by the Kansas and Ne braska boys, who have thus far received almost no attention. Possibly this comes about from the fact that the latter being near the McAllister-street line people have formed the idea that they must have been supplied by others, and accordingly pass along to the companies farther down. Doubtless it will be remedied at once.
 The Kansas troops, as already ex- plained, came here under more adverse circumstances than any troops in the campe Ordered into their home camp WithS instructions to bring no supplies, they Were held three weeks in the mud and then brought to San Francisco with out clothing or equipment.
 Possibly, also. citizens do not know that the Washington boys in the Fontana warehouse are just as fond of good things and as deserving of every attention as any other portion of Uncle Sam's army. Most of them quit good positions, and many are men of means. They gave up all for the flag, and yet for the first three days of their stay in Sam Francisco the officers and men had little besides bread and tea, and for the want of suitable nourlshment were too weak to drill. At present. of course, they have the regular army rations, but if any one thinks they are opposed to the receipt of delicacies and attention, just try them.
 Surely, says this lady, i've should do gnto all of these as we would have our away from home"
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25

so that it is more than probable that early
 les HeAt month will see the departure of the China for Manila.
 1 It is also said that the China will be
 purchased and turned into a cruiser, and
 as such will join Admiral Dewey's fleet
 after she has discharged her contingent or troops. The China, Monterey, Phila-
 delphia and Iroquois Qate the tug Fear | less) will all leave here for Manila about
 the same time, and either the Peter Jeb- sen or some other large collier will ac- company them. The Monterey went to
 Mare Island yesterday afternoon, where
 she will be docked and thoroughly over hauled. The Philadelphia came off the
 drydock in time for the Monterey to take
 her place, and the work of getting both these vessels ready will be rushed. It is
 expected that both of them can be got
 ready for sea in ten days, and both the
 China and the Iroquois can be fitted out
 in that time. 1t can thus be seen that
 there will be no difficulty in getting this
 addition to Admiral Dewey's fleet away
 from here by the latter part of the first
 week in June.
 The Klondike steamer Roanoake has
 been fitted out and is ready to sail at any time for St. Michael, but a dispatch from the army authorities has delayed her sail ing; It is now thought that another boat will take her place on the St. Michael run and the Roanoake will be sent to Manila with troops. The Zealandia is to be fitted out in an exactly similar manner to the Australia, and, as the Roanoake has the same kind of patent hunks, there will be no chance of grumbling from the soldiers in regard to her accommodations.
 work on the mosquito fleet is being rushed at the Union Iron Works. The Albatross is almost ready to go into con- miSsion and soon as she leaves the yard Rear-Admiral Miller will hoist his flag on her. On the new boat Farragut, the 1roquois, Active and Vigilant all the men that can possibly work are engaged in getting them ready for immediate service. Work on the Wisconsin is going along slowly, in consequence of the non arrival of the steel armor plates.
 The State tug Governor Markham went | out to the Picking yesterday afternoon. | She had on board Governor Budd and his staff, pr. A. P. O 'Brien. Captain Car | rington. U. s. A, Major P. J. Harney, | State Harbor Commissioner and License T. F. Bonnet and w. $. Leeke | The State quarantine tug Governor Per kins also went out with the Board of Health and Drs. w. P. Chalmers, F. E. Hill, w. B. Deas, G. J. Fitzgibbon and J. M. Williamson. None of the party on the Perkins was allowed to board, but those on the Markham thoroughly in spected the large troop ship and spent a very enjoyable half hour on board. As the Governor and his party left the side
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25

fittingly to-day as it did over 1900 years l ago, when uttered by the Great Teacher. But in all the columns of matter which mentS Of troops since the outbreak of the war, where hundred lines have been de- voted to the doings of the volunteers but one line has been written about the reg ularS. Do you not think that the men who enlisted prior to and who have en- listed since the outbreak of war with Spain are imbued with as lofty a sense of patriotism with as noble a sense of
 devotion to duty? Do you not know that, in proportion, as many have left com fortable homes and good positions and are as eager to go to the front as the volunteers? The first duty of a soldier is to obey.
 Theirs not to make reply; Theirs not to reason why; Theirs but to do and die.''
 While invariably chaf1ng at being kept at home, outwardly the regular keeps cool and obeys orders. Has the regular wanting when weighed in the balance? We are all boys in blue-regulars or vol unteers-all ready to fight to the last
 man for that flag whose brilliant starry folds stand for liberty and progress. So, next time any bouquets are to be thrown (excuse my slang, don't leave out the regulars. In the rank and file are men as capable, men as learned and men as ready to lay down their lives for their country's honor as any to be found on Gods green earth.
 A PRIVATE OF THE THIRD ARTIL- LERY, U. s. A.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25

Word was received by wire yesterday that a special train carrying the latest Springfield rifles for the Seventh Regi- | ment of California Volunteers and other troops would soon arrive at Be- n1c1a Arsenal.
 Governor Budd, Adjutant General Allen, Colonel Burgin and other staff officers went aboard the Peking yes terday and inspected the troops. The officers and enlisted men of the com mand passed the first night on the ship without discomfort The Governor was on board for an hour or more.
 The Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment arrived at the Oakland pier last night and will joil the camp at Richmond early this morning. Slow time across the continent was made at their own request, and they stopped at various points to water their horses and eXer- else them, and besides perform evolu- tons for the edification of the natives. They stopped several hours in Truckee and paused at Sacramento.
 The Montana quota left Butte yes terday and will arrive at Ogden to- day. They will arrive here some time Friday morning.
 The Utah Cavalry left Salt Lake yes terday. It is not known at the South ern Pacific office when these troops will arrive.
 TWO regiments of regulars left New Orleans yesterday and will arrive here Sunday, although it is possible that they may get here late Saturday night. It is reported at the Southern Pacific office at Montgomery and Mar ket that TOO recruits from Atlanta, Ga., will join this detachment
 Part of regiment from North Da- kota will leave Portland Friday or Sat urday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25

We landed in boats, the one in which
 was in being the first to reach the shore but on account of the coral reefs we haC
 to wade in the water up to the waist Iol landing we threw out a line of sktrmishers
 and advanced into the woods All was
 quiet and no obstacle was encountered
 until the extreme right of the line ran into a troop of Spanish cavalry.
 Our. boys immediately fired into them and the Spanish replied and the firing be
 came general Bullets whiStled around my head thick and fast, and it was very
 hot for a while, but we got their lieu tenant, and that fixed them. While shoot ing at us with his pistol he was shot dead from his saddle.
 The gunboats then opened fire and held the main body back while we retreated ten killed and wounded, but not a man on our forces was hit, excepting re- porter on the New York World named Archibald, who received slight cut on the arm.
 After landing the Cuban officers and their horses, we retired to the ship, hay ing accomplished our part Of our mlS- sion. The Cubans saddled their horses and started inland Poor devils. l cant see how they can get through, as the woods are swarming with Spaniards. board that we captured during the en- gagement. do not know what we will do with him. When we landed he told us there was not a Spaniard within five miles, but had hardly got the words out or hlS mouth before we were III d not fight.
 When all were aboard we put to sea ana waited for daylight. This morning we sailed along close in shore, trying to con- meet with the insurgents. Two forts opened fire on us, the shots falling within 100 feet of us: The gunboats replied and crippled the forts, knocking their batter ies to pieces and killing a large number of Spanish artillerymen, as we could see from the dust and the confusion in the works.
 We are now sailing along the coast, but I don't know where we are bound. l am well and looking for more trouble.
 Company E of the First Infantry, United States regulars, from the Presidio at San Francisco is the first body Of United States forces to land on Cuban soil and engage the Spaniards. If the positions had been reversed and we had been in the place of the Spaniards nov a Spaniard would have lived to tell the tale of the first landing of an American force on Cuban soil.
 They had us in a trap, but they were not smart enough to know it.
 We are now on the way to Key West, | having been unsuccessful in commun1- l eating with the insurgents. We have | been all along the coast of Matanzas and |
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
CAMP OF VOLUNTEERS.
Seventh California Will Join the Troops at Richmond
 District

The cavalry parade ground where the troops have been eneamped at the Pre- sidio, presented a very deserted appear ance to such people as visited the reser- vation yesterday. The removal of the Second Oregon Regiment and five com panies of the Fourteenth leaves only one company of the latter infantry and the Sixth Battalion and Seventh Regiment of California Volunteers. The latter com mand, along with Company G of the Fourteenth, may, in all probability, move over to Camp Richmond to-day, and if such should be the case only the Sixth Battalion will be left at the Presidio General Otis is going to establish brigade headquarters at Camp Richmond, and he doubtlessly desires to concentrate there all troops that are going to Manila.
 Colonel Berry said yesterday that he felt certain, from talk he had with Gen eral Merriam, that the Seventh would be one of the regiments to go on the next expedition to Manila. This second body of troops. that are to be sent to the aid of Admiral Dewey, will sail as soon as transports for them can be secured
 Major Robe, Captain Matile and Lieu tenants Hunt, Martin, Field and Gohn are the officers of the Fourteenth h. fantry who remain with Company G. Lieutenant Gohn is member of the cadet class that was recently graduated from West Point ahead of time. Com pany has about fifty men in it at pres ent. Major Robe is hopeful that two weeks will prove sufficient time in which to recruit the two skeleton companies, I and K which are at present in Alaska and also to recruit L and M, the two new companies to be added to the regiment Lieutenant Hunt has plenty of applicants for enlistment but the examining sur geon at the post is so rushed with work that the examination of recruits is very slow Major Robe may ask army head quarters for an additional surgeon to as- sist in the physical examination of the men.
 Major Robe is in hopes that volunteers may be sent to Alaska to relieve com panies J and K, so that the Fourteenth as a whole may be concentrated in the Phil ippines It is known that General Mer- riani in favor of sending volunteers to Alaska and it Is not improbable that the Sixth Regiment, under Colonel Johnson may be selected for that duty as there is little chance that it will be sent to Manila. In fact Colonel Johnson said yesterday that his chances of going to the Philip pines were very slim at present.
 The Red Cross still continues it's pa- triotic work of supplying the soldiers. Yesterday they sent shoes to the Sixth California, which were most acceptable, as many of the men were badly in need of them. The Seventh Regiment is gradu- ally getting equipped, as is the Sixth. Company B of the Heavy Artillery, which will remain at the Presidio, Is still quar- tered in the brick barracks. Major Rice as yet does not know whether 1t will be
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
A CALIFORNIAN TO
 THE FRONT IN CUBA.
Star Dare, Son Of John T. Dare, Among Those Who Fired
 the First Shot

John T. Dare, Appraiser at this port received. yesterday a letter from his son, Starr Dare, a private in the First Infantry, United States regulars, giv- l ing a graphic account of the first land l ing and engagement on Cuban soil of | American troops with the Spanish. | Young Dare was a member of the Ma tional Guard of California and desired to enlist for the war, but he did not want to be detained on this coast or elsewhere to do home guard duty. He desired to be in the thick of the fray, to be a man of action among men of action, to fight for his country, not to stand guard at the edge of the scene of conflict So he waited until it was de- lars at the Presidio should go to Tam pa, preparatory to starting for offen- sive operations in Cuba. When that fact was announced publicly Starr Dare became a member of the gallant First one sunny afternoon, and next morning he was on the cars bound for Tampa.
 The First Infantry regulars were the first to make a landing on hostile ter ritory and to shed the blood of the foe. Young Dare's company embarked on lllC olCdlHCl pdoolCs dlio llS ildQ lI0 honor, the glory and the happiness to be one of those who fired first at the Spanish soldiers. As a memento of that historic occasion Private Dare sent to his father the shell of one of the Krag- -Jorgenson cartridges discharged by him at the Spanish. The following is the letter:
 Friday, May 13 1898, on board Gussie. My Dear Father; Companies and G left Port Tampa on May 10 at p. m., under sealed orders. We arrived at Key West May Il at 3:30 ?. m. At 9:15 that evening we sailed for Cuba, accompanied by the United States gunboat Manning We sighted the coast of Cuba May 12 at 8 p. m., passed Havana close in and fol- lowed the coast, afterward being met by anothsr gunboat which went along with us. The two gunboats shelled the Span ish fort few miles west of Mariel and then passed on down the coast
 We arrived at Cabanas Bay at D. m. where we anchored while Company c was sent ashore to protect the landing of three Cuban army officers and their horses. They are in communication with Gomez, so that he can receive the cargo of arms and ammunition we have for him.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
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sented by Colonel Jackson, U. $. A, retired, who was for many years upon detached service with the National Guard of Washington. The colors were received by Colonel Summers on be- half of his command. He made an appropriate speech, and expressed his and the regiments qualification at the kindly token given them by the wo- men of their native State. Camp was then broken without further delay, and the soldiers of the north marched away with their band playing and their colors flying proudly in the early morn ing breeze.
 As the regiment swung into Van Ness avenue the police escort, headed by the resplendent Chief, fell in in front of the column, and on toward the waiting trans ports the soldiers went. Along Van Ness and Golden Gate avenues and Market street they tramped to the cheers of the thousands of citizens that lined the way.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
NOBLE MANLY FELLOWS
 WITHOUT A COMPLAINT
The Kansas Volunteers Without Uniforms and Destitute of Even
 the Camp Necessities,

A lady of this city, just after a visit
 to the camp of the Kansas Volunteers l happened to meet a representative of 1 The Call. There were traces of tears | about her eyes, and in the eyes them selves flash of indignation. And when i she had told the story of her visit the listener did not wonder that her heart
 had been stirred. Most of these brave boys from the plains of Kansas are ac- tually destitute. A number of them
 are i'll, perhaps to death, and between
 these and the ground there is a solitary
 blanket. They have no delicacies, no comforts, none of the necessaries of
 the sick. They are far away from the homes they left at the first call of their country, and through the bIunder of
 one set of officials and the slowness of
 another they are suffering actual pri-
 vation. They have no change of un- derwear; not so much as an extra pair
 of socks, and yet for weeks they have
 been the soldiers of the Government.
 Something must be done for these men," said the lady, and at once. It
 is not an appeal to charity. These Kansas boys come from good homes and positions. It is a shame to us all that they should be neglected They are the soldiers who are to fight for us
 They have offered their lives for us, and l know people would be glad and proud to help them if they only knew. I love those Kansas boys; brave fel- lows, who make no complaint; who have been unused to hardship, and yet who are permitted to exist under con- dftions at which a tramp would rebel They are gentlemen and they are our brothers
 Yesterday a load of mattresses and cots were sent out as samples for of ficers to inspect. When N. P. Cole, who owned the furniture, heard of the circumstances of the Kansans, he or dered that the load stay right there and so last night a few of the invalid boys had a chance to rest their weary bodies on a decent couch. But there are many more. The lady's sympathy had not led her to over-state the pitiful conditions. Sick soldiers with no change Of raiment after weeks of camp life!
 And these are of the men who so gallantly rushed to answer the sum- mons of their President. Before an other nightfall there should be in their camp plenty for the sick and the well. People who have been so generous have only to realize the necessity to sup ply 1t.
 The Call man watched the Kansans drill and they were soldiers every inch The rags in which the land they serve permits them to be clad could not dis guise this But the bare feet of some of them were on the ground, while the of others hung in tatters. They have uttered no plaint, for they are not beggars, but citizens to whom the re- public owes proper care and whom the people honor. Shall another day pass without clothing, blankets and delica- cies being sent to them?