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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17

FOUGHT LONG FOR FREEDOM
THREE YEARS THEY STRUG-
GLED AND SUFFERED.
At Last the Plan Of Every Fortified
ton on the Island Has Been
Turned Over to American
Commissioners.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

y HAVANA (via Key West), Oct 16.-
That the condition of the Cubans is not
so desperate or black as is painted, out
side the fact that they are short of ra-
ticns. is confirmed by Colonel Rowan
and Lieutenant Parker, who, after
crossing the island five times, covering
one hundred miles and visiting every
insurgent camp in the island, report
that the men in the camps are efficient,
well disciplined and differed by men Of
a high order of intelligence and educa-
ton. From these men, who have strug-
gled and suffered for three long years
for their ideal of freedom, resistance is
to be feared to- any solution of the prob
lem not having for its basis independ-
ence.
Drs. Lane and O'Reilly have made a
report to the surgeon general insisting
on the immediate establishment of an
American fever hospital here. The ex-
listing hospitals do not isolate yellow
fever patients, and the result is that II
a person suffering from another COM
plant is removed to the hospital he
runs the risk of contracting the fever.
This was the case with Stenographer
Dalbey of the American Evacuation
Commission, who is suffering from ma
larial fever His next-door neighbor Is
i'll with a fever of different character.
Colonel Clous has received a plan of
every fertilization on the island, each
one signed personally by General
Blanco. These plans had been re-
Quested by our commissioners ever
since their arrival but were not deliv-
cred until yesterday.
The transportation commission has
begun work upon the plans for the ex-
tension of the railroad to the camp at
Guanabacca, which will be the first to
be got ready They have asked for bids
and laborers are being employed to
push the work actively.
Colonel Waring has found Havana
dirtier than he anticipated. He says it
will be necessary to- tear open the
streets and lay drainage pipes and sew
ers. He sees no reason TO fear an cpl
demic as there was no spread of dis
Gently to lay water pipes. He is salts
fed with the excellence of Havanas
water supply. Industry and commerce
continue at a standstill.
Many planters and merchants who
recently returned here, anticipating an
early resumption of business, are going
abroad again to wait until affairs are
settled in Cuba, as they do not dare to
embark in business ventures or risk a
cent in the present unsatisfactory and
indefinite condition of political affairs
on the island. In the meantime the
country daily grows poorer. The sugar
and tobacco crops are unSown.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES
SEIZE SPANISH FLAG
Captured Emblem Sent by olympia's
Men Is Held in San
EronciC r0

TACOMA, Oct. 16.-Somewhere about
the San Francisco Custom House lies a
flag which was sent from Manila to H.
H Malstrom of Tacoma. to be delivered
to the people of Olympia The crew OF
tba faeship OLYMPIA captured the en-
hIem and decided to present it to the
city for which the ship was named;
Thomas Toohey of Tacoma was intrusted
with the arrangements. He sent 1t to
America by James Cullin, a passenger on
the City Of Sydney. The, San Francisco
customs authorities seized the emblem,
and according to adviceS received here
are about to send 1t to Mare Island. NAL
strom is corresponding with the crew of
the flagship and the San Francisco Of
ficials hut for some reason has neglected
to notify the Olympia Of their side
tracked gift.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
VAN ALSTlNE BACK WITH
WIFE AND FORTUNE
Reconciliation of the Klondiker and
the Woman He Pursued Across
the Ocean.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Back from
Europe is Charles Van Alstine with his
fugitive bride Of the Klondike," and
thus romance Of the Yukon resumes its
joyous career. With his wife and for
tune recovered, after a chase across the
ocean, the miner arrived on the Umbria
and he is ready to continue the Swing
around the States" on which he originally
set out with his pile" made in the Klon-
dixie. Van Alstine was astonished that
the public had heard of his affairs.
My own affairs are my own business. -
said he, land 1 don't see how such thinGfs
get out l never talk about them to any
body and nobody knows anything about
them"
He admitted he had traced his wife to
London and that they were reunited. Be-
yond this he said the published reports
were wrong. In the first place, he said,
she had not taken his money. It was at
this supposition proved incorrect.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
FLAHERTY,S CHALLENGE.
Disputes Tommy Whites Right to
the 126-Pound Championship.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16.-Martin Flaherty,
the Lowell Mass, featherweight pugilist,
is out with a challenge to meet any man
In the world from 126 to 100 pounds,
Tommy White of Chicago preferred.
Flaherty's manager, Charles j. Har-
vey of this city, says that his man dis
putes Tommy Whites right to the 1876
pound championship on the strength of
his defeat of Danny Mcbride at Coney
Island two weeks ago. He says that
Flaherty has beaten Mcbride twice at
that weight and also won from Larry
Burns of Cohoes. With these victories,
as well as a decision over Frank Erne
and draws" with Spike Sullivan and
Jack Downey, to his credit, Harvey
claims that White must meet the lad
from Lowell before the championship at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
LIBERIA ASKS FOR
AMERICAN PROTECTION
Little African Republic Sends Rep
resentative to the Washing
ton Government

PITTSBURG, Oct. 16.-Bishop Joseph
c. Hartsen of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, whose bishopric is in Africa, and
who is attending the meeting of the Phi
Del Gammi fraternity in this city, stated
tonight that he had been commanded by
the negro republic of Liberia to go to
Washington and ask that the republic be
taken under the sheltering wing OF the
United States. Threatened inroads upon
its territory by the Germans, French and
English have prompted the Government to
seek the shadow of the stars and stripes.
81 am on my way to see Secretary
Hay" he said, "as the special representa-
tive of the republic of Liberia TO secure
a protectorate, either quasi or actual.
to the European powers in Africa. We
have an interest in Liberia; this country
belongs to u.s. Whether an actual pro-
tectorate can be established or not will
depend upon how far the Liberian Govern
ment is willing to go, assuming that the
United States answers favorably.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
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THREATEN TO REOPEN
THE INSURRECTION.

. Special Cable to The Call and the New
York Herald. Copyrighted. 1898, by
= James Gordon Bennett.
, HAVANA, Oct. 16.-As I have
? already cabled last night a
serious breach exists between
? the army and civil authori-
Masso seems to favor annexa-
= ton. At least he prefers that to
the domination of the military
? element. He has threatened that
= the present insurgent govern
? ment will make overtures for an
? nexation. Masso has had agents
= quietly working in Havana for
? weeks, which fact General Gomez
? learned about ten days ago. The
; result is shown in the number of
: men wearing the uniform of
: insurgent officers. They de-
: nounce the Masso government
? and threaten the American
+ forces with reopening the in
surrection should Masso's coun-
, sci prevail. These things are not
? whispered. On the contrary they
? are shouted upon the streets and
? in cafes, while Spanish officers
: look on and laugh. The friends
of Gomez are trying to force
? matters to an immediate issue,
? while Masso's agents are work
: ing for delay. The latter believe
, the United States will lend strong
? moral influence against Cuban
? militarisIn. They point to San
? tiago as an illustration. They
T say the people of Santiago now
: have full confidence in the Amer
? leans and are in favor Of annexa-
ton. Santiago province has al
ways been a stronghold of the
? Cuban party, and so they argue
r that the public sentiment in the
: western provinces will soon
r be overwhelmingly opposed to
Gomez.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
COOPER WINS THE MILE
EVENT AT ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16.-To-day was perfect
for the closing events of the bicycle races,
but only a small crowd attended. There
were three professional events. Tom
Cooper won the one mile open, flying
start, but failed to qualify in the lap
race, after having equaled Monroe's time
in his trial The multicycle handicap
caused more enthusiasm than any other
event on the card. Summary:
Final heat. one mile open. professional. flying
start-Tom Cooper won, ]. S. Fisher second,
]. s. johnson third. Time. 1:5S 3-5.
Final lap flying start, professional-J
s. Fisher won, j. S. Johnson second, Ben Mon
roe third. Time, % 2-5.
Multicycle handicap, two miles-Bowler, Nc
Carthy and Fisher (scratch) won, Tom Cooper
and Jack Coburn second, DR.. Brown and Terrtll
third. Time, 1858.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
A DOCTOR rF LAW
Will Be Invested With the Gown and
Hood of the University of
Chicago

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE degree of
LID. will be conferred tomorrow on
President Mckinley by the University Of
Chicago The President and his party
will be entertained at luncheon by Presi-
dent and Mrs Harper of the university
AT their residence, and afterward, ac-
companied by the trustees and faculty of
the institution, will proceed to Haskell
be created a doctor of law and invested
with the gown and hood pertaining to
that scholastic rank. Then the President
will lead a procession of the university
faculties. fellows and counselors across
the campus to Kent Theater, where other
ceremonies will take place.
All the students Of the university, the
graduate schools, the divinity schools, the
senior and junior colleges, the medical
college and the various affiliated pre-
paratory schools, including the Culver
Military Academy, will furnish an escort
for the President. who, in his cape and
gown. will afterward review them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
TRANSFER OF BREWERIEs
English Syndicate to Purchase Those
at Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, Oct. 16.-The prospects
are that the big deal whereby an English
syndicate is to secure through purchase
possession of the Cincinnati breweries
will be completed some time during the
present week All of the preliminaries
have been arranged, but there is yet some
difference between the syndicate and the
Lion and Herancourt breweries. 1t is under
stood that the difference is In regard to
the price, but 1t will be adjusted satisfac-
torily before many days have elapsed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
MUST ERADICATE
THE YELLOW FEVER

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 16.-Orders
were received at Camp Hamilton to-
day instructing that no regiment be
sent until the yellow fever is entirely
eradicated. This is thought to be fav-
orable for a permanent camp at this
CITY, Lieutenant Colonel Withrow.
Tenth Immunes, received advices from
Washington to-day that the sensational
charges brought against him had been
found to be groundleSS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
FIRE IN A PANA MINE.
Explosion of Gas Starts a Serious
CONFEDERATION.

PANA, ILL.,, Oct 16.-Fire is burning In
the Pana Coal Company's shaft No. l.
1t was started by an explosion of gas at
noon yesterday, and so far It has been
Impossible for the company to ex-
miner, fatally shot Isaac Ross also col
ored. as the result of a quarrel. The
shooting occurred in the company's office,
where Ross sought safety.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
BABES WITNESS A SUICIDE.
Omaha Woman Ends Her Life in the
Presence of Her Children.

OMAHA. Oct. 16-Mrs. Hattie Steele,
wife of William F. Steele, committed sui
eide under the most distressing conditions
a. her home here tonight. Her husband
had called to arrange final details for
their permanent separation. While they
were discussing the future of the children,
Mrs. Steele suddenly arose and in the
presence of her husband and two little
boys, placed pistol to her head and fired.
The bullet was extracted, but the sur
geons say there is no possible hope of her
recovery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
Record for Long-Distance Throw.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct, 16-At a ben
eft game rendered to the Louisville league
players to-day, Hans Wagner, the Col
oneTs first baseman, beat the long dis
lance throwing record made by John Hat
field in 1872 by one yard and one-ha Z
inch Wagner threw the ball 1874 yards,
one foot and eight inches. Twenty-six
years ago, Hatfield, then a member Of the
Mutuals, made worlds record OF l33
Yards, one foot, TX inches at the Union
grounds, Brooklyn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
Champions Beat the Orioles.
Football-PlaYer Injured.

BUTTE, Mont. Oct. 16.-Butte and
Deadwood played football to-day, each
scoring a touchdown and the game ending
in a tie. During the game Mahoney, left
halfback for Butte, got under the pile in
a mix-up. He appeared to suffer no Sc
night he became unconscious and was
taken to the hospital He has concussion
of the brain and the chances for recovery
are slim.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
BISHOPS in the Pulnits.

BUFFALO, Oct 16.-Rev. stephen Ka-
minsk. Bishop of the Independent Polish
Catholic church of Buffalo and rector of
the Church of Our Mother of Rosary, has
been accommodated by the Pope Of the
Roman Catholic church. The decree Of
Rome was read in all the Roman Catho
lie churches of this city to-day. II is said
that the object Of the document is to
show the seceders from the regular
church that the Independent Catholic
Polish church does not belong to Rome.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
YELLOW FEVER CASES.
Official Reports From Infected
Southern Districts.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE Marine
Hospital Service tonight received the
following report from the yellow fever
districts:
Ridgeland, Miss.-One new case.
Hattiesburg, Miss.-Four new cases.
Oxford Miss.-Two new cases.
Natchez, Miss.-Three new cases.
Queen Hill, Miss.-One new case; one
death.
Tayiors. Miss.-One new case.
dispatch from Jackson, Miss, dated
Yesterday and received to-day, stated
that there were seven new cases.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
ALL IS QUIET AT VIRDEN.
Troops Will Continue to Guard the
Mining Town,

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. 16.-Colonel
Young of the First Illinois Cavalry, COM
manding the troops at Virden. was In
Springfield to-day and reported to Adj
jutant General Reece that all was quiet
there and that he did not fear any more
trouble. Battery B, under Captain Craig,
remains at Virden, and Adjutant General
Reece says he will not order 1t away for
a few days yet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17

bria to-day and were taken to the Bel
mont residence on Madison avenue. The
body, which was encased in heavy
oaken casket, was accompanied across the
Belmont Jr, Edward Morgan, brother of
Mrs. Belmont, and the Countess Maccioi.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
Fifth Illinois Mustered Out.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-THE Fifth
Illinois Volunteers were mustered out of
the service to-day by Captain VAIN
wright of the First United States Cav
airy and paid off by Major Gillom. Lieu
tenant Colonel Wells was presented with
a sword by the officers and men of the
regiment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
Mrs. Belmont's Remains Arrive.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE remains of
Mrs. Bessie Hamilton Morgan Belmont.
wife of August Belmont. the banker. ar
rived in this city on the Cunarder Um-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
Actor Henley Passes Away.

NEW YORK, Oct 16.-E. ]. Henley, the
weli-known actor and husband Of Helen
Bertram, the opera singer, died this after
noon of consumption Of the throat.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
GENERAL ORDERS FOR THE
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS

CAMP MEADE. Middletown. Pa.
Oct. 1s.-DIajor Won Schrader. assistant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
erea+er New York,s Registration.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-THE total regis
tration in Greater New York for the first
two DAYS is 305, 500. For Manhattan and
the Bronx and Brooklyn the registration
is 1888 larger than on the first two days
of last year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WILL VOTE ON
CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION.

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 16-Sec-
rotary of State Brown has an
nounced that the proposition for
and against the constitutional
convention will be placed on the
ticket, and 1t appears on the GER
titled proclamation and sample
ballot he has mailed to each
County Clerk.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-25
.DEwEY's VICTORY"
In Fireworks to be Given IN Wheeling
by the Pains Company.

In Fireworks to be Given IN Wheeling
by the Pains Company.
"A. I. Levi. an old Wheeling boy. IS in
the city, making preliminary arrange
ments for a patriotic display Of FIRE
works. "Dewey's Victory, or the Siege
OF Philippine Islands," to be given OF
the Island base ball park. Tuesday,
evening, June x BY the well known
Pains Fire Works Company. On this
occasion the following programme will
be given, and all those who had the
pleasure OF witnessing THE Last Days
OF Pompeii," given by the Pains COM
pany at the Schmulbach driving park,
two years ago. will appreciate this OPP
portunity OF again witnessing one Of
Pains greatest efforts. The programme
for the evening will consist Of the
Maine, followed by set piece In letters
OF fire, reading "Avenge the Maine"
Then various aerial fire works, large
shells and other pyrotechnic displays.
Following this will be set pieces Of
Fort Cavite, the breastworks at Manila,
with Spanish fleet laying in front and
on the other side Admiral Dewey's
squadron. The firing will be terrific
and after the Spanish fleet has been
demolished, at a given signal there will
be another grand display, consisting OF
set pieces Of a large American flag.
a portrait Of Admiral Dewey and motto
reading, The Maine Is avenged" With
this grand display at popular prices.
Mr.. Levi is assured OF success and the
ball park should be crowded to its Mt
most capacity.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-25
TRY AGAIN.
Dom. LIE. carelessness Keep 70

Don't Let Carelessness Keep You
From Comfort.
Have you ever been disappointed IN
the flavor OF your cup. OF Postum Food
Coffee? II so. you are the person we
want to talk to-. Flavor and food value
cannot be extracted from a food drink
Of this kind. II It Is dripped or simmer
ed. a delicious taste and a cup full Of
nourlshment can be had quickly and
easily II the Postum be allowed to keep
up q clever boiling for fifteen minutes
after boiling begins Remember. to sim
ply leave the pot on the stove fifteen
minutes, will not answer. Keep up the
boil fifteen minutes after active boiling
commences.
This Is simple, and IL -FOUR health Is
worth looking after at all, It Is worth
having your Postum made good instead
of sloppy, for when It Is we'll boiled, you
get the strength and body building ele-
ments, as well as the charming flavor.
Insist on having your beverage well
made and that cream or. boiled milk be
served with 1t. 1T Is Just as. easy to
have Postum we'll made as to have 1t
made In slovenly manner.
This talk on the preparation OF Pos
tum. is called for from the fact that
We have heard lately OF several people
who cannot drink coffee and tried Pos
;tum, but were discouraged, from the
fact that It was badly made. When Il
is served properly, It makes and holds
friends for life,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-25
TERMS Of DISTRIBUTION.

Every reader Of the Intelligencer IS
ton OF Uncle Sans Navy Portfolios.
Portfolio Department 10 cents in silver.
distribution. etc. together with an or
will. be found In another column OF to-
folio Moss. containing Is Photographic
the several ships Of Uncle SANS Navy.
Favor your friends who may not be
informing them OF the particulars OF
bring 10 cents in silver to the Portfolio
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-25
REGIMENT OR WA. VOLUNTEERS,

Il will DO learned with feelings OF
qualification and satisfaction that
Wheeling Is to have at least one COM
pany. possibly two. in the Second West
Virginia Volunteer regiment, the or
ganization Of which was recently au-
thorlzed by Governor Atkinson.
The governor has commissioned Ma
ior R. H. D. Willis, late inspecting on
Ger Of the First regiment OF the Ma
tional Guard to raise one company In
Wheeling. or two companies II he finds
that there is sufficient response. It Is
understood that Major Willis will ac-
cept the captaincy OF the first company
organized here. The captains and first
l~ieutenants OF the companies ore to be
named by the governor and the men
will elect second lleutenants.
Major willis has lost no time in be-
ginning his task. and stated yesterday,
afternoon that he has already received
the applications Of fifty young men,. It
Is understood that the larger part OF
the membership Of the Wheeling Vol
unteers will Join one OF the two COM
panies Major Willis has been authoriz-
ed to form here. These men do not
%sympathize with the efforts OF an
evening sheet to arouse petty jealousles
through any fancled slight that It
would have the public believe has been
put IN those who were responsible for
the Wheeling Volunteers movement
Most OF these young men did not volun-
teer to insure any particular mans
election to command. They feel salts
fed that the state authorities will se-
lect officers OF the right sort.
Major Willis was hunting for a suit
able place for drilling his recruits yes
terday, and the men win begin this
important part Of the military exist
ence as 500 as possible-probably to-
night. Persons desiring to enlist In the
Wheeling company should see Major.
VILLAS without delay. as It Is believed
there Is more than enough good timber,
here for the two companies Wheeling
will have In the Second regiment
AT present there Is no knowledge as
TO the time when the Second West yir-.
sinia will go to the front, but when the
Presidents second call for troops Is
made this state will furnish at least
part Of another regiment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-25
ABOUT PEOPLE
Stranger. In the CITY and wheeling PEG

Strangers In the City and Wheeling PEG.
pie Abroad
W. J. Bonar. Of .Moundsyillc, vas In
the city yesterday.
J.. E. Healy, OF Huntington, was at
the Howell last night.
": W. Willis. OF .clarksburg, is a
guest OF the Mcclure.
State Auditor L. ". Lafollette, OF
Charleston. was il the city yesterday.
Mayor Charles Nash and A. Mcvay.
OF Huntington, were visitors in the city
yesterday.
State Senator O. S. Marshall, Of New
Cumberland, was an arrival In the city
last night
Mrs. Fred Moore and Mrs. c. E. Chad
derdon. OF Sistersville. were at the
Stamm yesterday.
Major c. w. Franzheim, president OF
the Wheeling pottery, leaves to-day for
a business trip east, and will incident,
ally spend few days with his soni who.
is attending college.