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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
Horses and Mules Are Sought for Use in
 the Philippines.
MERRIAM TO ARRIVE
 SOON.
The General Will Leave Vancouver Barracks This
 Evening-War Notes.

Photographic advice has been received at United States army headquarters in this city to the effect that General H. C.. Merriam commander of the Departments of California and the Columbia, will leave Vancouver barracks on the Oregon ex- press this evening, to arrive here Monday morning.
 Orders have been received at the adju- tant-generaPs office of the department in- structing Lieutenant c. L. Potter of the Engineer Corps, U. s. A, to report to General Merritt upon his arrival from the East It is expected that Lieutenant Pot ter will accompany the expedition to the Philippine Islands, where his services will be of paramount worth in the building Of Qualifications, work with which he is thor oughly familiar, having had considerable practical experience in the building of the Notifications at Fort Point, in San Fran cisco harbor, where he was stationed for some time. Lieutenant Potter arrived yesterday.
 Pursuant to telegraphic instructions from the War Department, General Mer- riam has detailed Captain Harry c. Ben son, Fourth United States Cavalry, and Second Lieutenant Charles k. Rrauthon, Fourteenth United States Infantry, to in spect and purchase such number of horses and mules as may be communicated to 
 Quartermaster of the department Lieu tenant Krauthoff is announced as acting assistant quartermaster for this purpose. These officers will proceed to such place or places within the geographical limits of the Department of California as in their judgment may be to the best inter est of the service to procure the number and kind of animals desired, and upon completion of this duty return to their respective stations.
 It is said that about 400 horses and the same number of mules will be purchased at once The price fixed for artillery horses is S1S5 and tor cavalry horses Sl25 each The price to be paid for mules has not vet been decided upon.
 Major Charles II. Whipple, chief pay master of the department of the Column bia. and Major Charles E. Kilbourne, pay maser, U. $. A, will arrive fn San Fran ordered by telegraph to proceed to the
 Major Whipple was appointed paymas- ter from civil life in 1881, and became chief payInaster of the department of the Columbia in January, 1897. He Is a son of the Episcopal Bishop of Minnesota.
 Major Kilbourne graduated from West Point In 1860, and was appointed leuten- ant in the Second Artillery. Tn December 1S90 he was appointed captain in the Sig nal Corps, and in November, 1893 he rose to the rank of major and was made a paymaster.
 the Presidio yesterday. An enlisted man of the Fourteenth United States Infan- try did not know that his gun was loaded and when the piece was discharged accf- dentally the soldier was called to account for having the cartridge in the gun.
 Lieutenant Charles T. Boyd of the
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War Incidents.

Hesperian Parlor No. 137, N. s. G. w has resolved to remit all dues, fines and assessments against any member joining the army or navy of the United States to fight in the war with Spain. Rincor Parlor No 72 has adopted similar reso- lution.
 Court Golden Gate, of the Foresters of America, will keep in good standing any of it's members who will serve the Gov ernment and defend the honor of the country during the war with Spain.
 The Ancient Order of United Workmen in the lodges of this city is showing the patriotic spirit as well as other organi- Zations. Franklin Lodge and Crocker Lodge have each adopted resolutions to keep in good standing any of their mem bers who may volunteer to serve in the army or navy of the United States dur- ing the war.
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lar as subject to admission to the hos pital will be properly cared for by the Red Cross Society, which has furnished the necessary cots and bedding and such other paraphernalia as may be required The society will also issue to each of the 500 men comprising the heavy artillery the following toilet articles:- One wash basin, one comb, one piece of soap and two towels.
 One of the valuable acquisitions to the station was made yesterday by the estab- with army headquarters and the various military posts in San Francisco harbor. Major General Dickinson, N. c. C., makes this suggestion to the public: Editor Call: A number of citizens have sus- to be ordered away duty. they should be provided with reading matter; and in ac- cordance with their request, contributions Of reading matter are invited from all of our cit izens and the same may be sent to these headquarters room ?, third floor. Mills build ing where they will be thankfully received and conveyed to their proper destination.
 Lieutenant Colonel D. E. Miles, signal off, cer on the division staff, Is also authorized to arrange for a proper good-by to our troops take all necessary steps for that purpose. trust you will give this communication the prominence which it deserves and that 1t will meet with the response that 1t should, for the boys are of us and they go forth to protect the honor of our country and it's flag, and are deserving of and will receive all the en- couragement which patriotism and liberality suggest. Very truly yours,
 JOHN H. DICKINSON,
 Major General. San Francisco. May 1S. 1898.
 The text of the official order assigning
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THE SAN FRANCISCO CALI. SATURDAY, MAY IA, 1ses
OREGON'S VOLUNTEERS NOW IN CAMP.

master of the regiment, and Lieutenant F. s. Kelly the adjutant. The hospital corps is under the command of Surgeon Captain H. w. Caldwell.
 The battalion has it's full complement of men, being 43S strong. There are very few raw recruits in the regiment.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
The Labor Council.

Beyond the usual lengthy discussions on the labor questions of the day there was little business transacted at the meet ing of the Labor Council last night. The musicians reported that the Golden Eagle Clothing House had acceded to their re- quest and in future would employ none but union musicians. The fight with the manaeement of the concert hall opened in the old Bella Union is still on. The nrinters reported that .neir strike was progressing .avorabiy so far as they are concerned. although the gains are such as arc not directly noticeable on the sur face. A committee consisting of E. l.. CIapp, J. Hill and Ed Rosenberg was ap- pointed to act In conjunction with sim Typogra phical Union and the Building Trades Council to arrange for ball for the benefit of the striking printers.
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NEW WESTERN HOTEL,

XEARNY AND WASHINGTON STS-RE- IN modelled and renovated. KING. WARD e co European plan. Rooms 50c to s1 50 day, s5 to $S week. $S to s3o month. Free baths; hot and cold water every room: fire grates in every room; elevator runs all night.
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Stole Valuable Jewelrv.

No one will use a fountain pen after trying a "Koh-I-Noor" copying pencil.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

Last evening sneak thief entered the residence of Mrs. Crawford, at Walnut avenue, and stole package containing several hundred dollars worth Of 1ewelry. Mrs Crawford suspects young man who visited her house under the pretext that he wanted to see her son.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14

Dr. White, U S. A, to the Philippine ex- petition reads:
 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF CALI FORNIA.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 12 1898.
 Special Orders No. 45. Photographic informatior having peen re ceived from the adJutant general Of the army, that order has been issued relieving Major Robert H. White, surgeon, from duty at the Presidio of San Francisco. and assigning nm as chief surgeon of the expedition to the Phil ippines, also transferring Major Edward B. Moseley, surgeon. from Benieia Barracks to to hereby relieved from the duties assigned him by special orders No. 37, current series, from these Headquarters. and he will proceed al once to his new station, reporting upon arrival to the commanding officer for duty. By command of Brigadier General Merriam
 EDWARD FIELD.
 Major, Second Artillery
 Acting Assistant Adiutant General.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-14
Suit Against an Estate.

Mrs. Julie Chapman commenced suit yesterday against Josephine P. Jaudin, sdrninistratrjx of the estate of Arnotte Schwob. to recover $500 claimed to be due for services rendered the decedent dur inD her last illness.
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A New Walking Glove.
The New NeCkWear Department.

New things tumbling in every novelties in made-up soc s2 India silk
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cHILDREN's RED AND NAVY BLUE REEFERS-Blouse effect; braid-trimmed collar and belt; ages to 12; neat as Jacket can be. At Hales,
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An Unintentional Pun.

Smith-What art you and Scissors,
the barber, mad about?
Smythe-Oh, he's too blamed sensi-
tive. referred to his small son as an
unusually bright little shaver, and he
said he didn't care to talk shop.-N. Y.
Journal.
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Mean InsinuatiOn,

Held have you know my wife took
a prize in beauty show once!
She-Indeed! didn't know they
had consolation prize in such ex-
hibjtions! s!-Yonkers Statesman.
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Not at Hon,c to Him Now

She (arrayed for the theater)-Sc Scrry
to have kept you waiting SO long, Mr.
Spoonamore, but it has taken me long.
er than usual to get ready. l look like
a fright in this hat, too.
He (vaguely desirous of saying some
thing compimentary)-It isn't the-er
fault Of that lovely hat, I am sure
Miss Hanknson.-Ch Tribune.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Enourh.

She-I don't see what reason you have
for expecting anything but a refusal 1
never gave you any encouragement.
He Gust rejected) d)-Oh, Miss Coyne-
Maud! You did-you most certainly
did encourage me! You told srss you
had $4,000 year in your own right.
TiteBits.
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Got There First.

''My wife made an awful fuss last
night because | was out so late"
''Why, it wasn't unusual, was it?"
"Oh, no. But she happened to be in
when I got home. brooklyn Life.
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is put into cheap" baking powder to fill up the
can; alum to raise the dough-
Alum is bad for the insides, but the manufac-
turer doesn't mean you any harm, he just wants
to get rich.
San Francisco "A n. Sfhtlktng q Company
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He was a Man of Worth.

Perry Patettic-What was the most
you ever was worth?
Wayworn Watson-Lemme see!
think the biggest reward ever offered
for me was $50.-Odds and Ends.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07
THE DAILY cArlERA
A Peculiar Caxe.

Mrs. williamson. Mortimer, l do
not know what is the matter with VII
lie!
Mr.. Williams-Is he sick this morn
ing?
Mrs. Williams (rerp.exeD-Well, he
has the stomach ache and yet this isSat-
rrday, and there isn't any school,
Brooklyn Eagle.
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Rarinninc Early,

Bridegroom-Where shall we go,
dearest, Niagara falls or Washington?
Bride-We might go to both places
and see which we like best.-Brooklyn
Life.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07

To Cure q Cold In Ono Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it tails
to cure. 7s cent?. ss~s- ~
Daily camera., 1898-02-07

Send to 4 ounces for an assay.
Assays by mail or express receive i'm.
mediate attention.
Highest cash prices paid for old gold
and silver, bulhon. mates and furnace
products.
Buyers Of all grades of ore in large or
small quantities.
Mines bought. sold aad exchanged.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07

LoEeT-l GU are gettlng prettler every
day.
Sweet Gir.-Just now = am living on
brown bread and water to improve my
complexion.
How long can you keep that up?'
20, indefinitely"
Then let's get married. Odds and
Ends.
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yatural solicitude,

Maiden Aunt-Come, now. Gertie! run
off and take your beauty-sleep.
Gertie-O, Auntie! hadn't you better
come, too?-Puck.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07
A Theory.

Il wonder what the reason of a
mans natural aversion to shopping is"
he remarked, as his wife, with frown,
inspected some purchases he had made
fTr l,or
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The Fitness of Things.

He used to call her "duckie dear"
He calls her "a goose" to-day,
Because she takes quack drugs to drive
Her fancied ills away.
Chicago Daily News.
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Another Clever woman.

''My wife can tell what time it is in
the middle of the night when it is pitch
dark"
''How does she do it?"
"She makes me get up and look at the
clock. Chicago Record.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07

luis wise provision OF nature, she
answered, with sigh. "It prevents
great deal of good money from being
wasted. d.'-iVashington Star.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07

"Do you know him. Katie?"
eyes! And the idea of his flirting like
that when he knows ! know he's en-
gagged IN. Y. World.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07
..DIRECTORS..

F. W. Kohler, G. R. Williamson Us Switzer,
Fl. N Bradley. J. B. Bromley, H. c. Barker, F.
l.. Williamson, C. E. Coulehan, C. C. Bromley.
Daily camera., 1898-02-07
Good Locks and Economy,

are getting prettier every
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-15
WITH EVERY PASSENGER
The Clara Nevada Reported to
Have Gone to the Bottom.
WAS A CRAZY OLD TUB
But She'd Been Considerably overhauled
and Repaired and Was Considered
Seaworthy Enough for Voy-
age to Alaska

Seattle. Wash. Feb. 14.-An uncon-
firmed report reaches here that the
steamer Clara Nevada from Alaska TO
this city has been sunk and that her
crew and passengers are lost. The re-
port says that the steamer went down
near Seaward City. II is stated that
people on shore heard her boiler ex-
plode and saw the vessel on fire when
she went down. The owners of the ves-
sci have no news from the reported dis
aster. 1t cannot be ascertained how
many passengers the Clara Nevada
had aboard as no report has been re-
ceived of the number who took passage
at Skaguay and other Alaskan points.
The Clara Nevada was formerly the
Hostler. which was built at Camden
n. j., in 1872. for the United States
coast and geodetic service Last sum
mer she was condemned by the gov
ernment for the reason that she was
out of date, and was sold TO the Pacific
& Alaska Transportation company
which had her thoroughly overhauied
before placing her on the Alaska run.
She was considered perfectly sea-
worthy.
In the absence of confirmatory news.
the report Of the wreck Is dscredited in
this city, The Clara Nevada Is commando
ed by Captain G.. III. Lewis, and her crew
consists OF Is men. The officers are: Pr
lot Ed Kelly. first officer, Smith. engt-
neer David Reed; purser. Foster Beck.
steward, O'Donneli, and freight clerk,
George Rogers
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FIRE IN HER HOLD.
Luckily 1t Was Discovered Before the
Oregon Got Too Far Out.

Astoria, Ore. Feb. f4.-But for the
timely discovery of fire in the hold of
the Alaskan steamship Oregon. the ves-
sci might now be a mass of raging
flames at the mercy Of the waves and
wind. The Oregon sailed from her dock
in this city at 1890 to-day. carrying
freight as 1t was possible to place
aboard. The steamer proceeded to the
mouth of the river without accident.
was discovered issuing from the bunk
ers where GOO tons of coal We're stored.
The alarm was Immediately given. but
it was some time before the exact posi-
tion of the blaze was ascertained
In the meantime the passengers had
learned of the fire. and for while there
was CONSERVATION. The steamer was
20 miles from a suitable berth and as
the terrible possibilities of the situation
dawned upon the fortune seekers the
excitement was intense. The officers of
the Oregon alone We're cool and went
among the frightened passengers assur-
ing them that the fire would be extin-
guished without damage to life or prop
erty. The excitement then subsidized
and the crew was better enabled to
work at the hunkers. The fire was at
the bottom of the coal and Ii was nee
essary to back to port The steamer
arrived at her dock at p. m. and the
work of unloading the coal commenced.
The fire was caused by spontaneous
combustion. The damage Is very slight
and the Oregon viii sail again to-mor-
row morning.
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THE MILLENNIUM COMING.
The Federal Court Actually Decides
Against the Iron Pipe Trust.

Cincinnati, Feb. 14-The United
States circuit court of appeals, Sixth
circuit. to-day decided the case of the
iron pipe trust Justice Harlan and
Circuit Judges Taft and Lurton COM
posed the court. The suit was begun
in the circuit court at Chattanooga by
a bill in equity filed by the attorney
general of the United States against the
various cast iron pipe companies to en-
join them from continuing business un-
der the contract of association, which,
as charged, was a violation of the fed
eral and antitrust act of 1890, because
1t was in restraint of interstate trade
in cast iron pipes and an attempted
monopoly of the same. The circuit
court dismissed TIE bill and the case
was appealed. The judgment of the
circuit court OF appeals reyerses the de-
cree of the circuit court and nstructs
that court to enter a decree enjoinng
the defendants from attempting TO do
business under the contract of the asso-
citation or from in any way maintain
ing the plea.
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THE LORD FORGAVE PETER
BUT PETER WENT OUT AND lWEPT
IMMEDIATELY.
Brown Didn't Begin TO Weep Till Two
Years After lie sinned, SO He's
Kicked Ont.

Chicago. Feb. f4.-Rev. G. @. Brown was
to-day formally dropped from the mem-
bership of the Chicago Congregational as
sociation. A special meeting was called
for the purpose Of taking action on his
letter Of resignation sent from San Fran
cisco some time ago. and which also WAS
a request to hear him. DIR, Browns letter
admitting his guilt and asking to be re-
tired was read. Then DIR. Brown, who
was accompanied by his wife. was given
an opportunity to be heard. but was cut
short when he requested that he be al
lowed 10 withdraw his letter of resigna-
ton and committee, consisting of Revs,
]. A. Adams L. +. Williams and j. G.
Armstrong was appointed to report on
the adVisability Of accepting Brown >
resignation as "A member of the associa-
ton The committee reported In favor of
acceptance, TO /,
DIR. Brown made strong personal ap-
peal for restoration. saying among other
things that the association should forgive
him. as the Lord forgave Peter after the
apostle had denied Him.
The Rev. j. A. Adams made the only
address of the session hearing upon the
merits Of the case. He said that DIR.
Brown was not censured for his sins In
San Francisco but for two years du-
plirity. II defended him and was his
friend he said. "and | forgave him the
deception he practiced upon me. But he
deserves to be punished Peter went out
and wept bitterly Immediately after he
sinned. IL took Brown two years,
The committee presented another reso-
luton bearing upon the ecclesiastical
question involved. It was 10 the effect
that the association regretted that Dr.
Brown had been admitted while under
suspension by tho Bay conference Of San
Francisco. coordinate association.
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De LOME'S SUCCESSOR
Senior Louis Polo Bernabe Is the
Fellows Outlandish Name.
SPANISH CABINET MEETS
Spain Will Not Formally Disavow De
Lome's Insults to Mckinley. Hold
ing Her Acceptance of His
Resignation Sufficient.

Madrid, Feb. 1.-THE cabinet met at
o'clock this afternoon and discussed
the present state of war in Cuba and
the De LONE matter at great length.
1t was decided to publish a decree
accepting the resignation of Senior De
LONE as minister at Washington and
appointing Senior Louis Polo Berna be
as his successor. A decree will also be
issued convening the chambers before
the end of this month so as to enable
the election of the new cortes to occur
on March 20.
Senior Gullon. minister of foreign af-
fairs, informed the cabinet that United
States Minister Woodford had just
handed him a note referring to Senor
Dupuy de Lome's letter and referred to
the meaning of several paragraphs in it,
The note from Minister Woodford de-
mands that Spain should formally dis
avoW the insults to President McKin-
ley contained in Senior Dupuy de Lome's
letter to Senor Canalejas.
The cabinet council to-day. it is re-
ported, decided unanimously to reply to
Minister Woodford that Senior De
Iome's spontaneous resignation and the
terms of the decree accepting it were
considered sufficient satisfaction. 1t Is
understood that a long cipher telegram
was sent to Washington.
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CIVIL SERVICE WORK.
Annual Report of the Commission Filled
With the President.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE annual re-
port of the civil service commission for
the fiscal year ended June 30. 1897. has
been presented to the president. 1t be-
gins with a statement To show that af-
ter an experience Of nearly 10 years the
hopes Of the advocates of the civil serv-
ice law have been largely realized. In
practice the law has proved to be
constantly eNerted and effective force in
the direction Of economy.
Considering the few changes in the
service under the merit system. and the
wholesale removal under the patronage
system. the economy and efficiency of
the one stands in striking contrast To
the extravaganza and inefficiency of the
other. Since 1855 (the year of the or
ganization Of the commissione the un-
classified positions which have been
creased In number 81 per cent. and in
cost As per cent, while the classified
positions subject TO examinations have
remained at standstill.
The large extension of civil service
rules i'm May. 1896. to include positions
hitherto uncIassified. the report says.
brought to light a number of unneces-
sary positions. Quite number Of these
have been abolished as a measure Of
economy. The whole number Of persons
examined during the year was 1915. of
whom 1888 passed. The number of ap-
noiutments WAS 4.1&6. The commission,
the report says. has been steadily max
lnG It's eXamina tians more practical.
Numerous complaints have been made
If violation Of the rules Of the civil
service in the treasury department. the
department of justice and the interior
department. In each case examinations
have been made BY the representatives
of the commission. and such eases a.
appeared 10 be violations of the law
were referred 10 the department 70
which il belonged In each case the
commission has not yet received a re-
pig.
The report speaks highly of the pro-
motion system based on the efficiency
record. This has been especially IN
defsed By the navy department in the
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beeen made the state department will
SO report
Mr. Terry. dem. Ark. asked Mr..
Quigg if the committee on foreign af-
fairs had considered the De LONE Incl
dent.
That Is hardly pertinent inquiry"
replied Mr.. Quigg blandly.
by the American people" said Mr.. Ter
ry. and don't you forget it,"
1T is being considered by the proper
authorities" retorted Mr.. Quigg.
Mr. Cooper, rep. Wis. called atten-
tion to the fact that early in the ses-
sion during the consideration of the Dip
lomatic appropriation bill, Mr.. Hit.
chairman of the foreign affairs COM
mittee, had stated on the floor in ex-
plicit terms that Spain had abandoned
the policy of concentration He wanted
10 know why this inquiry, when the
committee knew from MIR. Hit, a state
ment that the policy of concentration
had been reversed
Mr.. Quigg responded that this resolu-
tion would put the house in complete
possession of the facts. There was no
effort on the part of the minority to
test the order of the previous question
and the resolution was adopted with
out dissenting vote.
The house then proceeded to the con-
sideraton of District of Columbia busi-
ness. Among the district measures act
ed upon favorably was one to investi-
gate the price and quality Of gas and
telephone charges in the district
a joint resolution accepting the invi-
tation of the government of Norway TO
an International fisheries exposition at
Bergen. Norway. from May To Septem-
ber 1898, was adopted. AT So n. m.
the house adjourned.