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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
SAN LUIS AND PALMA
 S0REAN0 SURRENDER
Number of Spaniards Greater Than Was Stated by General
 Toral

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The War Department at midnight posted the fol- lowing:
 SANTIAGO. via Hayti, July 24-Adju- tant General of the Army. Washington: Lieutenant Miley has returned from San Luis and Palma Soriano, where he went four days ago to receive the surrender of the Spanish troops. The number sur rendered was larger than General Toral reported. Three thousand and five Span ish troops and $50 volunteer guerillas gave up their arms and gave parole and have gone to work. Three thousand stands of arms were turned in loaded on OK carts and started to the railroad: Spanish troops accompanying him to San Luis and all apparently greatly delighted at the prospects of returning home. They were on the verge of starvation and I have to send them rations tomorrow If the numbers keep up as they have there will be about 24,000 to ship away-nearly 1200o here, 5000 from San Luis, 6OOO from Guantanamo and over 2000 at Sagua and Baracoa. SKATER,
 Major General Commanding
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
LOSS OF THE CUBAN
 CABLE A DIFFICULTY

LONDON, July 25.-The Gibraltar correspondent of the Daily News, tele- graphing Sunday, says According to Ministerial admissions peace Is further off than it was last week. The great difficulty Is the loss of the Cuban cable Senor GamaZo, the Minister of Public Instruction, threatens to resign.
 The administrative haste and hustle in Spain about port defenses are pro- digious, but who can think that all this means business after all that has happened. The heavy French guns supplied from the Saint Chamond works have been lying for the last six weeks in the drill ground at Cara banch. They are being tested and will be sent to replace the brass and other oldfashioned pieces at Cadiz, but the means of loading them are defective, and so, too, Is the smokeless powder However, the military engineers ex- pect that all thse defects will be set right.
 Ordinary railway traffic Is almost suspended, as the trains are wanted to take soldiers and marines, with muni- tions of war, hither and thither.
 The field artillery, which was sup piled by France before war was de- clared, was originally centralized at Madrid. but 1t is now being shipped to the northern Sierra, where Carlist up- risings appear. The fire brigades at the various seaports are constantly drilling to prepare themselves to deal with burning houses during the bom- bardments. The engineers have ere ated what appear to be strong defenses at Cadiz, but the strength must de- pend altogether upon the range of the guns
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE SAID TO
 HAVE IMPROVED
By Way of London Comes a Hint of Direct Negotiations Between
 Washington and Madrid.

admiring fellow citizens has been in- definitely postponed.
 The Madrid correspondent of the Daily News, telegraphing Sunday. says: The efforts of the Government toward peace are meeting with insup- erable difficulties. Ministerialists say that the chief obstacle is President Me hinley's 'impressionable character" which is more influenced. they affect to believe, by his personal friends and the Jingoes in Congress than by diplomatic counsels. The President some times ap- pears inclined. they say, to negotiate Tor peace on reasonable terms, but at others he seems determined upon war or conquest with a view of convincing Europe that the United States is a great military power which must be reCkOned with "
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25

NEW YORK, July 24-The Washing ton correspondent of the Herald sends the following: Rear Admiral Dewey has officially expressed to the Navy De partment his opinion that the insurg- ents of the Philippines are more ca pablo of self government than are the insurgents of Cuba. So far as I have been able to learn he has not informed the department of any change In the attitude of General Auginaldo toward the American forces, although General Anderson said in his dispatch to the War Department that the insurgent leader had declared himself dictator and proclaimed martial law.
 Rear Admiral Dewey's dispatches concerning Auginaldo's behavior have generally been of a complimentary character and that the two are working in harmony is best shown, the officials contend, by obedience of the insurgent leader to Rear Admiral Deweys re- quests to suspend operations against Manila until the arrival of the Ameri- can troops.
 What shall be the final disposition of the Philippines Is question which has not even been settled by the adminis- tration. From commercial bodies the President has learned their anxiety for retention of the Philippines, but from other sources objection is raised to a majority of his Cabinet would like to hold would be a coaling station In the Philippines and Guam Island in the Ladrones.
 With the natives quite as capable of self government as the Cubans, it may
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25

LONDON, July 25..-The Madrid cor respondent of the Times says: Peace prospects have greatly improve' during the last forty-eight hours The diplo- matic exploration of the Duke Almo- dovar de Rio. the Foreign Minister, has been more practical than was sup posed, and 1t Is now tolerably certain that the Governments efforts are en- tering a new phase which may gradu- ally lead to tangible results.
 The precise nature of the change Is a secret, but there Is little doubt that 1t tends to direct negotiations between Spain and the United States, there be- ing no inclination to seek the mediation of any neutral power. The moment has arrived when America. having reached the parting of the ways, must choose between war with specific object and an indefnable war of conquest.
 The present pause in hostilities IS held to prove that the United States is reluctant to plunge into wider sphere of action, and 1t may be confidently predicted that if direct negotiations are opened without delay both countries will find their views on the main point that of the future of Cuba-far rom irrconcilable.
 The growing dissensions between the Cuban insurgents and the Americans are noted here with great satisfaction, and on all sides l hear said, If we must lose Cuba 1t Is better that the islands should be annexed by America, because the traitors would be thereby punished and the enormous Spanish in- terests in the island would be pro- tected."
 The French embassy at Washington seems the most likely channel for open ing negotiations, and the semi-official statement that America intends to re- tain Porto Rico Is regarded here as a hint to Spain to hurry up.
 There Is still much talk about Carlist intrigues and preparations, but the Government, though vigilant and ready 10 act energetically if necessary, seems to think that at present there Is no serious danger of untoward develop ments. The danger of Republican movements is still less. Senor Emilio Castellar has just rendered a service to the cause of order by publishing a long letter in which he impresses upon all good Spaniards the necessity of sink ing all party differences and remain ing firmly united at the present critical moment. Patriotism. like the church. '' says Senor Castellar, Imposes unity on us and If unity does not exist let us be silent upon the subject" The proj- ect of presenting him with an address of confidence signed by 100000 of his
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
WHAT DISPOSITION SHALL BE MADE OF
 THE PHILIPPINES?
Natives More Capable of Self Government Than CubanS,
 Says Dewey.

be the administration will determine to maintain a force in the islands of the far East until a stable government Is in operation in the Philippines and then withdraw-just as 1t is proposed to do in Cuba.
 This is on of the many suggestions which has been presented to the Presi- dents consideration, but it is purely mere speculation to say whether or not he will adopt it: It Is appreciated by the authorities that the abandon ment of the Philippines will mean the seizure of different islands by Euro pean powers, and 1t Is questionable whether the authorities woulI be will ing to abandon them. When peace ne gotiations are entered into, the author ities say, that matter will then be finally considered and disposed of, but in view of the possibilities of the future, which may cause policy diff ferent from that which might now be formed, 1t Is the intention of the Presi- dent not to announce any definite plan until the war Is at an end.
 I understand that the monitor Mont erey has instructions to proceed to Yap Island, near the Pelew group, and there hoist the American flag. The authorities believe that within the next week the monitor will touch at the point named and then proceed to Manila, where she will arrive about August 5.
 Yap Island, also called Oouap and Gouap. is about nine miles long and has about 2000 inhabitants. It is one of the Caroline group and owned by Spain. It Is in latitude degrees 25 minutes north and longitude 13S de- grees 1 minute west. It lies just north of the Pelew | lands.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
GRAND LABOR OF MERCY
SKATER CONTRIBUTES FRESH
 MEAT TO THE MASSES.
Leading Merchants of the City Co., operating With the Americans in the Charitable
 Work
Special Dispatch to Tn. Call.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 23, by the CaIl-Herald dispatch boat Golden Rod to Kingston, Jamaica, July 24.- Although the city of Santiago has been under the protection of the Unit ed States for week the food problem still is a pressing one. The adoption of the old Spanish customs duties has driven away several cargoes of SUD- plies sent here from Jamaica, and for the time being the Red Cross is the only agency that stands between Santiago and starvation.
 Four houses for the relief of the starving were opened on Thursday by George Kennan, and Red Cross nurses were placed in charge. Six thousand persons were fed that day, and the number of applicants since that time has more than doubled.
 Leading merchants of Santiago are cooperating with the Americans in this charitable work and they are doing what they can to relieve the distress.
 Soup was at first delivered three times a day, but the demand was so great that the soup kitchens are now kept open continuously, always being surrounded by crowds of ravenous men, women and children, chattering in strange tongues, clamoring for food and scrambling indiscriminately for it when 1t Is forthcoming.
 For the first time since the siege was raised fresh meat was cooked in San tiago. The steamships Mississippi and Panama, of the quartermaster's de- partment, arrived with cattle for the troops. The beeves were slaughtered in a building set apart for the purpose.
 General Shafter contributed part of this meat to the food supply of the city.
 Fires were built in the market place, ana as fast as the meat could be cooked 1t was given to those most in need of 1t. In several instances the troops were compelled to stand guard over white women while they ate the portion or meat given to them. The troops themselves have been hard pressed for food, and this consignment or fresh meat was gratefully received.
 The civil government of the city has been restored almost to normal condi- tions Many Spanish officials have re- fused to take the oath acknowledging the supremacy of the United States and have sent in their resignations. They are being replaced by Cubans.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
HOUSES DESTROYED
 BY AN EARTHQUAKE
Succession of Severe Shocks Causes Much Damage in Chilean
 Province

VALPARAISO, Chile, July 24.-A vio- lent shock of earthquake, lasting one minute, was felt last night at Concep- clon' capital of the Chilean province of that name, and at Talcahuany, in the Bay of Conception and eight miles distant from Conception City. Many houses were destroyed and the telegraph and electric light wires severed. The inhabitants were terrified and fled from their homes, spend ing the night in the open air. Many se- were shocks were experienced
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
WEEKLY WAR REVIEW
 OF THE LONDON TIMES
Comments the Presidents Instruc- tions for the Government
 of Santiago.

LONDON, July 25.-The Times, in It's weekly war review, expresses the opinion that the measures taken by General Shafter for the protection of life and property at Santiago de Cuba will exer- else definite influence upon other parts of the island, where it will be under stood that Spanish loyalists are not 10 be abandoned, whatever happens. Presi- dent McKnley's instructions for the gov ernment of Santiago" the article contin- ues, which conform completely with the pledges given before the war, establish precedent that proves a happy augury in relation to American expansion"
 With reference to European criticism of the spanish coast, the article repeats the already avowed conviction of the Times that the policy of the United States will not be modified thereby. The writer com pliments Admiral Dewey in regard to the attitude of Germany at Manila with hay ing played difficult game with con spicuouS ability.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
Found Dead in Bed.

Orlando Loucks, an old man aged 6e years, was found dead in his bed by his daughter yesterday morning at the family residence, 204 San Jose avenue. The smell of escaping gas led the young lady to her fathers bedroom, where she found him dead. Deputy Coroner Jack TyrrelI made an examination of the room and from the became convinced that 1t was a case of accident, as the old gentleman was in the habit of leaving the gas burning during the night, and 1t is suppose the flame was blown out In some manner
 MT. Loucks was salesman for H. C.. Burner & Co.,, undertakers, on Mission street, near Twenty-second. He was a native of New York.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
SWALLOWED CARBoLIo ACID.
Frank Schmidt Committed Suicide
 Early This Morninp

Frank Schmidt, aged 26 years, commit ted suicide early this morning by swal- lowing carbolic acid. He lived at a lodg
 ing house, 621 Commercial street. For some time Schmidt has been despondent
 being out of work and having no means of support. Nothing but a 1-cent piece was found on his person. He died shortly Hospital.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25

are now shut up in Cuban ports. The United States officials refused the offer because they considered it a ruse to get the vessels away. The prisoners are elated over the near prospect of return ing to their homes.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
TUNAS DE ZAZA INVESTED
 BY AMERICAN TROOPS
Warships Shell Galamalacoa and a Landing Force Attacks
 the Town.

MADRID, July 24.-A telegram from Havana reports that the insurgents at- tackled Gibara, on the north coast of the province of Santiago, and the gar rison, after a severe fight, evacuated the place. Many of the insurgents were killed.
 The dispatch also reports that a force of Americans landed at Galamalacoa (Tayabacoa) and invested Tunas de Zaza, and the warships shelled Gala rnalacoa.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
Murat Halstead Convalescinp.

CINCINNATI. July 24.-The Commercial Tribune will print tomorrow a telegram from Robert Halstead in New York. con- veying the intelligence that his father. Murat Halstead, is convalescing at Hono-
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25

lulu; that the fever by which he was de- tained there was mild and that he will shortly resume his trip to the Philippines those islands
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-25
Dies of Starvation.

SEATTLE. July 24.-James Wilson. aged 65 years, was found dead to-day in front of his home He had been living rom hand to mouth for some time, and the coroners jury decided that death was caysed by starvation and exhaus- ton.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20

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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20

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He began at the bottom round Of the ladder
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
A BABY IN A BATTLE

"Run, honey, run! Heah come do
Yankees!"
Such was the cry that reused Nell
Tarleton from her bed that summer
evening when Gen. Butler, at the head
of the Federal troops, swooped down
upon City Point, Va, and blocked the
road to Petersburg.
Nell TaAeton dwelt with her mother
and baby brother in their old-fashiVned
home on the James River. The fsther
of the family was away on The Potomac.
fighting the battles OF the Confederacy,
and only-a few faithful negroes re-
mafned to guard Mrs. Tarleton andher
children.
As Nell sprang from her bed she
heard the rattle Of musketry up the
river. A shell tore, screaming, over
the house, followed by another and
another. Tren there burst forth from
| the stables lurid glarennd she heard
her mother's dislractedwoico sbriekins
that the. negro quarters were sire'
Nell's fingers tremb!ed violently, but
she managed to don her frock and shoes
,belor aQlAAupt Drusilla came lumber
Ting Up The stairs and drove the child
Shoes in hand. from the room.
"Doan min 20 shoes. till 20 git'
out O. fab" exc aimed Aunt Drusilla'
reiolhta]y, aud SO. barefooted and hal
cad Nell hurried through the conius
ion Of tho hall and into the lawn befor'
1.-The house.
There she found her mother hysteri
cal and helpless, and there, too. wa
the baby, snugly wrapped mp. an'
carried by his nurse, tho mulatt
Phoe'He. Some valuables hastily pu
tos ether lay in bundles on the grass
plainly revealed in theruddy light fror
the blazing huts. Nobody seemed
know what to 90 until Aunt Drusill
8 weptupen the scene. Then mov'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20

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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-04-20

At last the lawn was reached, aud
Nell felt heavy hand d Send upon
her aching shoulder.
"Hold hard there" cried a voice.
"What in heavens name are you doing
here?"
Tho child looked up into rough,
bearded face, begrimmed with powder,
yet not unkindly.
"The baby" she whispered hoarsely;
"I've come ack for Baby Hal"
The bearded man let the sword which
he carried fall back into its sheath.
"Oh, you've come back for the baby'
Come back through the shells and bull
lets, Ell? My girl you're regular Joan
of Arc!'
"No, sir. I'm a Confederate. And
please, won't sou help me to find
baby?"
The big soldier caught Nell up in his
arms.
"Why. your poor little foot's CUT he
cried, "ana your shoulders bleeding,
too. This is awful"
"Don't mind my shoulder, MIR.
Yankee, Let me find baby
The Fedlral officer put his spare
hand to his mouth, by way of a speak
ing trumpet, and shouted in stensorian
tones; "Has-any-man-found.-a-
baby?"
From the right came an answering
hail, and soldier came running out OF
the darkness.
ave found colored girl and baby
over there, SIR" he said. "The girl
had been Knocked down by some burr:
ing timber, from the barn.
Two minutes later Baby Hal WIS
cooling, just as if nothing had happen
ed, upon Nell's lacerated shoulder.
Poor Phoebe, badly, though not dam
gerously hurt, told how, IN flying
blindly from the Federals, she had
lbeen struck and disabled by falling
beam.
And as the story spread among the
Federal soldiers they gathered around
Nell, cheering her SO loudly that Adnt
D-usilla, sitting disconsola ely upon
her stump in the woods, heard he up
oar and wondered what meant.
Not long had the the honest old
negress to wonder; for presently there
marched through the woods a guard
of honor surrol nd ng the Federal
officer, who carried both Nell and the
baby in his strong arms.
80 chile! chie!' cried Aunt Drusilla,
as she gave Nell her very heartIesi
hug-"yo' done give me a pow ful
scare. But it's all right now, Dress dc
, Lawd: an dem dar Yankees amt SO
, bad after sll."-Philadelpbia Inquirer.