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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
en eImshouse En,er,olnmen,,

An entertainment was given on Friday evening at the Almshouse for the amuse- ment of the inmates. The affair was ar ranged by Captain Reddy, and the talent furnished by several well known anna teurs. MT. Thomas Mccarthy had charge of the details and management of the affair." assisted by Mir. Ike Davis. There were many prominent people present as invited guests.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
Knocked Down by q Cor.

George Larsen. who Is employed at 300 Battery street. was seriously injured at Nineteenth and Mission streets last even- ing by being knocked down by Mission street electric car. After being taken to discovered that he had sustained severe decorations of the scalp. It is thought he will recover.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09
Woter Polo Contest.

The second championship game of water polo for the Spreckels challenge cup. which took place at the Lurline Baths Friday evening between the Fort Mason team and the Lufline Swimming Club, was won by the latter team by a score of to 0.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09

Judge F. Bergin MT resided in Berkeley which of land appointed of titles the practice of law in this 1894 the Democratic although ahead of his ticket defeated acting special United
  interest in large bodies of lands California
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-09

Canada has about 14,OoO miles of rail- road.
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The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1898-09-09
Ladies Gathering Establishment.

G. ScHIREFF has opened at 416 east Grace street
with line of the Finest Goods and Newest Styles
A call is solicited.
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Ricbmono News.

Miss Esther Hirshberg is at Old Point
Mr. Charles Hutzler is North on business.
Mrs Leon Dettelbach is steadily improving.
Mr. E. NJ Boomberg, of Philadelphia, was in the
city this week.
Messrs. Byron Bear and Meyer Sycle in New
York this week.
Mr.. Joseph Lang, after spending some time in De
troit, is back in Richmond.
Mr.. A, Fellheimer is in the city visiting his bro
ther, Mr. Louis Fellheimer.
Miss Geneveve Raab leaves this week for Chicago,
where she will spend the winter.
Mrs. Lawrence Lpman, of Savannah, Ga, is Wis
itng her mother Mrs. l. M. Rosenbaum.
Mr.. Roscoe c. Nelson will leave shortly for the
University of Virginia to resume his studies.
Mr.. Isdore Lovensten and his daughter Miss
Jeanne, making short stay in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs Sydney B. Rosenbaum home
after spending the summer at West Point, Va.
Mr.. Joseph M Goodman left Tuesday for Martins
burg, w. Va, where he will engage in business.
Captain James b. Angle is acting chief Of Police
during Major Towards absence from the city
Miss Ida Weinberg, of Petersburg, who has been
visiting Miss Daisy Hutzer, has returned home.
Among the homec from the White Sulphur
Springs are Mesdames Isdore and Leon Strause.
Mrs. Isidore Lovensten and son, Edward, have
returned from visit to relatives in Wilkes Barre, Pa
Mrs. Morris H. Asher after spending very plea
SAINT summer at McGaheysvie, Va, is again at home.
Miss Lilye Rosendorf, accompanied by her bro
Their, Mr. N. Rosendorf spent Sunday at Old Point.
Mrs. Samson Hirsh, Misses Is>tele and Florence,
and Mr.. Allan Hirsh left for Attantc City Monday.
Miss Lydia Hirshfeld, of Philadelphia, has been
visiting the Misses Mlhiser, 1901 east Marshall
street
Miss Essie Kirsh returned home from Petersburg
Monday While in that city she the guest of the
Misses Eigenbrun.
The friends of Mr. Samuel Jacobs will be glad to
hear of his engagement to Mrs Esther Wetherhorn;
of Augusta Ga
Mr.. Louis Hlman Of Philade phia, for the
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north Third street
Among the arrivals at Old Point Sunday were
Mr. and Mrs Simon Sycle Misses Hattie and Mabel
and Mr. Walter Sycle.
Mr.. Moses Sycle will leave Richmond on Sunday
for Philadelphia, where he will attend Jefferson Col
lege and study medicine.
Mr.. Samuel S. Rosendorf after spending week at
Natural Bridge, has returned home to see the Rich
monds win the pennant.
Nj. and Mrs. Aaron Greenewald, accompanied by
their sister, Miss Rebecca Whitlock, enjoying
themselves at Niagara Falls.
Cards out announcing the engagements of
Miss Carrie Strause to Mr.. Max Heller, and Miss
Mamie Strause to Mr.. A. Dettebach
Mrs Isaac Cohen and her niece Miss Rosa Green
tree, have left Atlantic City for New York, where
they will remain about two weeks at the Endicott
before coming h ,me.
Misses Sadie Hoffman, of Shreveport, La. and
II Doris Saal, of Petersburg having spent few
days in the city their return from Hotel Intermont
Covngton, Va, left for Petersburg Tuesday.
After six weeks sojourn in Atlantic City, Mrs.
F. Bottgheimer and daughter, Sara, have returned
home having been delightfully."- entertained by their
hostess, Mrs. H. Rosenberg of 217 south Connect
cut avenue.
Among the guests OF the Hon. ] E. Parrish at his
residence Oak Grove" Louisa county, are Mrs. D.
Whitlock and sons; Mrs Louis Nachman and daugh-
ter; Mrs H. T. Ezekiel and son; Mrs. Lowenberg
and daughters Mrs. Herman Ullman and Miss Alice
Lowenberg and Miss Bertha VanVort. Mr. Isaac
Sycle and his daughter, Mrs. Byron Bear, who were
also stopping there returned home yesterday.
meeting of the Board Of Managers of the Beth
Ahaba Congregation will be held next Sunday to
close up the affairs of the year and make prepara-
tons for the annual meeting Rather much interest
attaches to the latter event, that occasion a
president and vice president be elected tits
oregone conclusion that Vice President Julius Straus
will be elevated to the presidency, The only
far mentioned in connection with the vice-presdency
is that of Mr.. Israel Stern.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Y His Fleet DemOraliZed.
, ecial Dispatch to THE sun.

s .ecial Dispatch to THE SUN.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Defnite in
formation has been received by the Navy
Department from Commodore Schley
that the Spanish fleet is at Santiago has
caused the utmost satisfaction in Con-
gressional circles, and the general feeling
is that there will be no further delay of
aggressive and decisive operation.
The idea that it is possible for the
Spanish Admiral to extricate himself
from his present position is not enter
tanned, nor is there any apprehension
that it is in the power Of Spain to relieve
him.
That it was Admiral Cervera's hope
and Spains intention that the Cadiz
fleet should be sent to join Admiral
Cervera is not doubted, but it is feared
now that this plan will be abandoned,
and that the Cadiz fleet will not appear on
this side of the Atlantic.
1t would be regarded as a subject OF
congratulation should the Cadiz fleet
persist in purpose to relieve Admiral
Cervera from his distressful situation.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Merritt Is Supreme.

WASHINGTON, May 3o.-The State De.
partment mailed to General Merritt his
exhaustive instructions for the govern
ment OF the Philippines. These en-
body not only full details for the control
of the military and naval forces in estab-
fishing United States sovereignty over
the Philippine group, which were pre-
pared by the War and Navy Depart
ments for incorporation in the instruc-
tions, but are understood to clothe the
commanding General with greater dis.
cretionary powers than have ever up to
this time been granted to an agent of
this Government. Except in his rela
tions with foreign Powers growing ont of
possible complications in the East,
which are to be referred to Washington
for negotiation, General Merritt's CON
troll Of affairs will be practically supreme.
The instructions throughout bear every
evidence that the United States intends
to. preserve permanent control Of the
islands.
The sun., 1898-05-31

fleet in Santiago harbor." In addition
to the bulletin given out at o'clock this
morning, which stated positively that
Commodore Schley had seen and recog-
nized the Spanish fleet in the harbor OF
Santiago de Cuba and had them safely
trapped, it is said that Commodore
Schley reported seeing three Spanish
cruisers OF the Vizcaya type anG two or
three smaller vessels. 1t is thought that
there can be no doubt that the fourth
cruiser was there, but that Commodore
Schley was not in position to get view
OF it.
This grateful information simpliies the
situation. The campaign will now move
on. 1t is understood chat Commodore
Schley is desirous OF attacking the Span
ish fleet, probably being satisfied by his
success in scouting that this would be
feasible. Secretary Long, however, said
this morning that the Department. had
not vet decided to permit the forcing OF
the harbor. The expressions OF satistac-
tion at The Navy Department are uni
yersal .'.
The sun., 1898-05-31
To Convoy Transports.
Special Dispatch to The Sun.

WASHINGTON, May 30-There appears
to be no rea son now why the military
invasion of Cuba should not begin as
soon as sufficient number of troops can
be equipped for the campaign. 1t was
with deep qualification that the Secretary
of the Navy last night received a mes
sage from Commodore Schley that finally
removed from the field OF conjecture
any question as to the location of Ger
vera's Spanish flying squadron. The
Commodsre's telegram was brief, but to
the point. The text OF his despatch had
not been given out, but the substance
has been made public. The Commodore
said that he had sighted the spanish
fleet in Santiago harbor. The Depart
ment construed his words to mean that
the officer had himself with his own eyes
seen Cervera's fleet, and as near as can
be learned this gratifying spectacle was
beheld by Schley yesterday morning.
1t is believed that Sampson, confident
of Schley's ability to hold the Spaniards
in Santiago harbor, is now rapidly pre-
pairing to convoy the military cxpedi-
tions, the starting of which cannot be
much longer deferred. Sampson has
reinforced Schley's fleet with some Of
the best ironclads--the Iowa, for in
stance-so that there was no question
Of his overwhelming the Spanish In point
of force. The Cienfuegos blockade, which
was not abandoned, but was temporarily
weakened to sensure the safety of some
The sun., 1898-05-31
Cervcra In the Bottle.
Special Dispatch to THE Sun.


\ PoRT-Au. PpINcE, Haiti May 30-Two
Italians who set out from Santiago de
Cuba in small boat on Thursday, May
19, and landed near Mole st. Nicholas on
the 22d, arrived here today, bringing in
formation as to the situation at Santiago.
The state of affairs there is critical
particularly so because Of the lack of
food. A great many of the unfortunate
people, especially the reconcentrados,
are dying OF starvation. The whole
population is terribly discouraged AID
keenly desirous of peace.
The arrival of the squadron under Ad-
miral Cervera without food supplies for
the city deepened the general despond-
ency.
The squadron has disembarked 500
men, artilleryinen and engineers, and
landed 10000 Mauser rifles, large guam
tity OF ammunition, and four big guns,
destined for the Qualifications.
In spite of the strict silence maintained
by the officers and crews, the general
opinion was, when the Italians left, that
the squadron would set out for San Juan
de Puerto Rico to land arms and ammu-
milton there.
For several days tile rain has been
falling in torrents, and many cases of
yellow fever had broken out among the
Spanish troops.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Troops For Santiago.
pecial Dis, at n to THE Sun.

Special Dis at n to THE Sun.
WASHINGTON, May 30--It is reported
on good authority that the embarEation
of troops for Santiago was actually be-
gun at Tampa today.
This morning the greatest activity is
manifested in the War Department. 1t
is understood that military opertions
will be begun at once. The expectation
is that sufficient force will be landed
in the vicinity of Santiago to take pos
session Of that end OF the island, which
is entirely isolated from the Spanish
army with Banco, and that Santiago
will be reduced ard the Spanish feet
captured if the vessels are not destroyed
and abandoned by the Spanish Admiral
This movement will not be regarded
in the sense of general invasion of the
island of Cuba, and a comparatively
small force in that section would enjoy
immunity from attack by Blanco's forces
around Havana.
1t is still the purpose to take possession
of Porto Rico before the general invasion
of Cuba and the attack upon Havana. 1t
is believed that orders to this effect have
already been issued, though that cannot
be asserted positively.
Very early this morning the Secretary
OF the Navy and Secretary OF War were
at the Departments and number OF
cipher dispatches were sent from both
Departments. 1t is understood that the
transports are all ready tn carry the in
vading army, and that the army to land
in Cuba will be embarked and start on
Thursday.
The sun., 1898-05-31
AGREED TO DISAGREE.
Trusty Jury Discharged Without
Rendering a Verdict After Being
Out Two Days.

At the opening of Court of Oyer and
Terminer yesterday morning the Trusty
jury was was still out
The court continued in session all the
morning with recesses from time to time.
At 1925 District Attorney White
asked that the jury be brought in. At
torney White and Deputy Cooper held a
consultation, both feeling that 1t would
be impossible for the jury to agree upon
a verdict.
AT l o'clock the jury filed into the
court room and through their foreman
stated that they were unable to agree.
The court expressed a regret at their
inability to come to conclusion and
discharged them from further attend
ance. Trusty was then remanded to the
custody of the sheriff and taken to New
Castle. 1t is probable he will be given
new trial.
The Trusty jury were out about fifty
two hours and during greater part of
the time stood 10 to for acquttal.
Jurors George B. Ward and LIZ Roy
Roberts were the ones who stood
throughout for conviction.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Will Be Forced to Fig hit.

Special Dispatch to THE sun.
KEY WEST, Florida, May 30.-The
Spanish squadron is anchored in
the harbor of Santiago and the problem
remains for the commanders of the
American fleet to dispose of the enemy
either by corking the bottle or by fore
ing the long, narrow passage and smash
ing the strong Spanish squadron at the
anchorage its commander has chosen.
1t has been the opinion of Rear-Admiral
Sampson that Admiral Cervera would
seek either Santiago or Cienfuegos as a
naval refuge and base, and the move
ment Of the American squadron has pro-
ceeded upon this basis.
Strong and effective as are tile Span.
ish ships, representing as they do the
flower OF the Spanish navy, every argu-
ment in naval strategy compelled Ad-
miral Cervera either to seek the shelter
of the close harbor of Santiago or return
to Spain, and he chose to make his
stand at Santiago.
Admiral Cervera will have to accept
battle at once. 1t is confidently ex-
pected that hard blow will be struck
within three or four days, and that the
result will be known to the world at
large at the expiration OF that time.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Fleet in a Bad Way.
Special Dispatch to The Sun.

Special Dispatch to The Sun.
New YORK, May 30.-The British
steamer Laughton, which arrived today
from Curacao and La Guayra, is char
tered to run on the Red d Line, this be-
ing her first trip. Captain Hodgson
brought information confirming the re-
cent reports of the Spanish fleet which
put into Curacao for coal and provisions.
He also brought photographs OF the VIZ
caya and Infanta Maria Teresa, which
anchored short distance from the
Iaughton.
Captain Hodgson says tie ships bot
toms were very foul and covered with
long grass. They stood high out OF the
water, owing to their lack of coal, and
the boatmen of the harbor said that the
sailors of the cruisers were in need of
food, having been put on short allow
aLces for some days before arriving at
Curacao. The opinion was unanimous
that they were in no condition for
speed.
The sun., 1898-05-31
AMONG THE FINEST.
Wilmington's Police Force Inspected
by Their Chief, Police Commits
sion and Guests. -.

The efficiency of the Wilmington police
force was warmly commented upon yes
terday morning alter the semi-annual
inspection had been held in the court
room Of the city hall.
When Wilmington's finest appeared in
the court room the members of the Police
Commission, Messrs. Lawson, Hart and
Pyle, were seated on the lower platform
with Chief Of Police Dolan.
On the platform were seated the fol-
lowing invited guests: Mayor McLear,
President of City Council Leitch, Coun-
cilmen Kane, O'Neill Robinson, Fisher,
Watson and Oberley, Bailiff Ryan, Mix
Inspector McEvilly, DIR. Edgar c. Joyce
and the members Of the press.
The men were divided into squads of
ten each, in charge of the sergeants, and
they wore white Isle thread gloves and
upon the left breast of each was bou-
tonniere of red carnations.
Captains Chambers and Kane in.
spected the revolvers, manuels, whistles,
blackjacks and bracelets, and after this
had been completed the sergeants were
called upon and explained the condition
VI IlSIlc, Hlt dIdiIl UUAtc, JdClOl UUHeS
and the condition of the streets and
pavements of their BEATS
The suggestions made by the sergeants
in reference to the location of lights were
noted by Clerk kelleher and these were
subsequently given to Chief Dolan for
the consideration of the Police Com
missioners
During the inspection, Captain Cham
bers. Sergeant Evans and Officers Shields
and Maloney were complimented for
their clever piece of work on Sunday
morning when they captured Samuel
Blumberg, the Philadelphia murderer
When the inspection was over, the
entire force was reviewed in the rear of
the hall and picture of the group with
the patrol wagon and mounted police
was taken by Photographer Bucher.
Cigars were then passed around after
which the men were dismissed and the
Jail and police headquarters inspected
by the commission. council and invited
guests.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Protected a Spanish Captain
special Dispatche to The SIN,

Special Dspatche to The Sun.
HoNGKoNG, May 30.-The British
second-class cruiser Pique has arrived
here from Iloilo and Manila. She re-
ports all quiet at both places.
The Spanish garrison at Iloilo numbers
100 mel. and the place no defences. The
foreigners there are safe.
Supplies are reaching Manila plenti-
fully from the surrounding country.
There is no panic at Manila.
The Spaniards are working upon the
Notifications; but their guns are old and
useless and they are short of ammuni-
tion.
Rear-Admiral Dewey has informed the
authorities at Manila that he will hold
them responsible for the life of the Cap
tain of the Spanish gunboat Callao, cap
tured by the United States fleet The
Spaniards have been threatening to
shoot him for surrendering, although
confronted by the whole American fleet.
All the American ships are at Cavite,
in Manila Bay. Salt provisions are plen-
tiful, but fresh provisions are not obtain
able. There is no sickness in the Ameri-
can fleet.
In reply to the Spanish attempt to win
over Aguinaldo's men. the insurgents
are said TO have informed the Spaniards
that they are neutral and will await
events.
The Spanish gunboat El Cano, which
captured the American bark Saranac,
loaded with coal and owned by William
Simpson, Jr., of New York, has left
l'oiIo and gone to the Samoangan River.
1t is asserted that the spaniards re-
leased the Saranac, owing to the fact that
she hoisted the British flag prior to her
capture.
The Americans have captured the
Spanish gunboat Leyte, which was at
to run dispatches into Iloilo.
A steamer is reported to have landed
) 900 rifles at Cavite, for the use of the |
insurgents.
The Spaniards have offered $4,000 re-
ward for the head OF Aguinaldo, the in
'urgent leader.
The Governor OF Hong Kong has pro.
libited the United States auxiliary gun
ooat Zafro from taking war stores to the
American fleet, but he has permitted her
o ship "otficers' luxuries." The Xafro
ails from here for Manila today.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Schley's Report.
'pecial Dispatch to THE sun

Special Dispatch to THE SUN
WASHINGTON, May 3O.-At 12. so o'clock
this (Monday) morning the Navy De-
partment received a dispatch from Com
modore Schley announcing definitely
that he had located Admiral Cervera's
Cape Verde squadron in the bay of
Santiago de Cuba. The Commodore
states that he has seen and recognized
the vessels OF the Spanish fleet.
While the naval officials have been
morally certain for several days tina,
Cerevera's squadron was in the harbor of
Santiago, the official announcement
from Commodore Schley was received
by the officers on duty at the Depart
ment with intense satisfaction. Assur-
ance is now doubly sure that the Spanish
fleet is bottled up, and that the cork is in
the bottle
The sun., 1898-05-31
TWO FLAGS JINFURLED.
Old Glory Flung to the Breeze at a
Railroad Office and Pusey &
Jones Company.

Memorial Day was celebrated at the
Office of Yardmaster c, II. Cantwell of
the r., w. 4 B. railroad, Third and Rail
road avenue, Yesterday morning by flag
raising. Fully 800 persons witnessed the
ceremony and the exercises as rendered
were very interesting.
Superintendent w. n. Barnard Of the
Maryland Division unfurled the flag,
while President of Council G. NJ. Leitch
sang The Star Spangled Banner" As
the flag was unfured 500 small flags fell
from its folds. Cannons doomed and
the whistles of several locomotives added
to the din Superintendent Barnard,
Yardmaster Cantwell and f. M. Hopes
delivered interesting addresses. A num-
Der of girls sang Columbia, the Gem of
the Ocean,"
The flag, which was lOx20 feet, was
purchased by the employees of the yard
and trainmen. Among those present
we're: Superintendent VI. N. Barnard,
Trainmaster Frank Carlisle, Assistant
Trainmaster A. J. Hyland, Division
Operator ]. N. Rates. General Foreman
of Car Shops W. Fl Lungren, Yard
master G. II. Cantwell and Assistants
Joseph Hunham, George W.. King and
Howard Simpers.
At the closing of the works of the
Pusey 4 Jones Company at noon yester-
day, an immense flag was raised on top
Of the office, while the employees, led by
a special choir, sang "The Star Spangled
Banner" The enthusiasm which at
tended the affair has seldom been
cqua!ed.
The sun., 1898-05-31
A Bishop HonOred.

Cardinal Gibbons on Sunday an
nounced the appointment of Bishop
Alfred A. Curtis as vicar-general of the
Archdiocese of Baltimore to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Mon
signor Edward McColgan.
Bishop Curtis has been living at the
cardinals house for some time and has
been willing and efficient worker. In
appointing him vicar-general the cardi-
nal it is said has carried out a plan
formed when the resignation of Bishop
Curtis from the diocese of Wilmington
wos accepted-that of giving him the
whenever a vacancy oc-
Cured.
The sun., 1898-05-31

OF the blockading vessels from attack by
the Spanish flying squadron, will now be
re-established in all of its old rigor.
General Miles is prepared for instant
action. A special Car prepared for the
commanding general and his staff lies on
a siding at the Pennsylvania station here
ready to start whenever needed. The
general himself refuses to tell when he
will move, but there are signs at the
army headquarters this morning that
indicated an early departure, possibly to-
night.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Eye Cut.

An Arabian whose name could not be
ascertained was cut over the right eye
yesterday afternoon, by a stone thrown
by one Of the notorious Third street
bridge gang. The man was removed to
the Delaware Hospital in tie Phoenix
Ambulance.
The sun., 1898-05-31
Got What They Deserved.

A lady and gentleman were walking
up Market street yesterday afternoon,
when they separated the lady waiting
for a car. While standing alone num-
ber OF young men used insulting language
her and were soundly
thrashed by James S. Moore, who was
passing and heard their remarks.
The sun., 1898-05-31
A Leaking Prize.

KEY VEST Fla, May 3O.-The British
steamer Restormed was brought in here
this morning under her own steam by a
prize crew. She was captured while
trying to put into Santiago de Cuba with
a cargo Of coal. The steamer was bound
from Cardiff to Porto Rico. As the Re-
stormel came in the British flag was fly
ing half way down her mainmast. She
was leaking badly