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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
The Porto Rico Campaign

Gen. Miles appears to have devised and
successfully carried out very shrewd plan
for his landing in Porto Rico. He made
it an ''open secret" which was widely ad-
vertised, that San Juan point was his pro-
posed place of attack, and when the at
tention of the Spanish forces had been con
centrated there he landed at Guanica
without opposition. His march since has
been almost a triumphal one. The ma
tives, tired of the rule of Spain, and re-
bellious against it, flock TO his standard
and give our troops cordial welcome. As
an illustration of this spirit the mayor of
Yauco issued an enthusiastic proclamation
to greet the Americans, dated "Yauco,
Porto Rico, United States of America" 4"
The mayor of Ponce issued a similar proc
lamation, though in terms less glowing and
fulsome.
In addition to the places above men
toned, Gen. Miles's troops have captured
a number of important towns on the south
east coast of Porto Rico which are not on
his direct road to San Juan, but nearer to
it than Ponce. His experience has been
thus far that our forces have only to make
their appearance when the people of town
quickly surrender and gladly give them
selves up to American control, anxious to
be known as Americans" also. 1t is
even prophesied that this will be the case
when San Juan, the chief city of the
island and Gen. Miles's objective point, is
reached.
People from San Juan arriving at Ponce
assert that there are not over 6000 troops
there, and many of these are as badly
frightened as the soldiers at Ponce were.
They will surrender if they get chance.
If there are any loyal Spaniards in Porto
Rico the Americans have not found them.
There are 3669 miles of territory in
Porto Rico and Gen. Miles has peacefully
taken possession of nearly one-half of it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
BlsnRrCk's Death.

Prince Bismarck died a little bef re /
o'clock last Friday evening at Friedrchs
ruhe. The end came peacefully and after
many days of intense suffering borne with
heroic fortitude. The beginning of the
end dates from the 10th of July, when
the prince was confined to his bed. A
sketch of the career of the "iron chancel.
lor," in many respects the most notable
man of his time, is printed elsewhere in
this paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
Flag Raising at North HinsdaIe.

In keeping with the spirit of the times,
the summer guests at Mountainside, North
Hinsdale, had a grand flag raising last
Wednesday evening, In stirring, pa
triotic address, Rev. Edward L. Tibbals of
Brooklyn, n. v, presented the national
colors to the house, in behalf of the guests.
Waldo Rouillard responded with a brief
and eloquent speech of acceptance. AS
the flag was thrown TO the breeze Miss
Kate Parks read an original poem written
for the occasion, which received hearty ap-
plause. A few patriotic speeches and
singing of national airs followed. The ex e
ercises were interspersed with a beautiful
display of fireworks, after which refresh
ments were served. Many were present
from Brattleboro and Hinsdale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

Exceptional interest attaches to the
opening of bids for the new battleships as
bidders have been invited to submit plans
for machinery and boilers which shall pro-
duce a greater speed than lG knots. The
constructors believe that the new vessels
will be able to make Il knots on their
present design. The secretary's circular to
bidders, promising a preference for pro-
posals assuring ships speed and greater
coal endurance, is in the nature of pre-
MUM.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
Gen. Brooke Has Landed with Force of 5000
Spaniards Must Abandon Stronghold Be Caught Between
Two Fires
Ponce, PoRTo RICO, TUESDAY,.


Uu The Spnards had been placed there with instructions
the
armed with mahes this
a las thigh arrv
10
bckng
He will be tried the charge cowarice and
he b
landed today 60 miles He will
stronghold, be caught between fires.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
Another evidence of the friendly feelin

Another evidence of the friendly feeling
of England toward the United States is
found in the definite statement made by
the British home secretary for foreign af-
fairs that Selor Du Bose, the former
Spanish charge d affairs at Washington,
was asked to leave Canada because it was
believed that he was conducting on Cana
dian sail operetions (the spy SYSTEM tina
were in effect hostile to the United States
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
Probably an Ineendiary Fire.

John K. Giddings was driving to his
home at Rittsfori Mills about 10:30 Sat
urday night when he discovered his
dwelling house, three large barns and
several outbuildings on fire, all of which
were destroyed. The family, except Mrs.
Giddings, had retired Very little was
saved. 1t is supposed the fire was incen-
diary, as there was an attempt to burn the
buildings July 4. The loss is heavy. The
property was insured for $3625.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
Body of Anthony DOnnelly Found In
MiIler's River.

The body of Anthony Donnelly, one of
the oldest and best known Irish residents
of Athol, who mysteriously disappeared
Nov. /, 1897, was found on the banks of
Miller's river Tuesday evening by Hollen
Kellon. The body was badly decomposed,
and was buried Wednesday. Medical Ex-
aminer Oliver examined the body, and
found no marks of violence, thus clearing
away any ideas prevailing as to foul play
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

The Republicans of the First Maine
district did the proper as well as the eX-
pected thing in their convention at Port
land Tuesday by renominating Thomas b.
Reed for Congress. Mr.. Reed suggested
to the convention in his very brief speech
of thanks that the wars most difficult
problems will come after the war is over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

Preparations are being made to send
Major-General Fitzhugh Lee and the Sew
enth Army Corps to Cuba Immediately af-
ter the conclusion of peace between the
United States and Spain.
1t has been understood for some time
that Gen. Lee would have the honor of en-
tering Havana with the troops of his COM
mand. He will go in at the head of the
garrison force to administer the military
government, pending the installation of
the Cuban administration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

Within the last five years millions of the
Pacific coast salmon have been placed in
Lake Superior. They are now frequently
caught weighing 10 to 10 pounds, and of
excellent flavor, a little milder than that
of the salt. water salmon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

The government deficit for the fiscal
year ended June 80 was SOS, 249, 1O3. OF
this $3.50, 100000 was due to war expendi-
tnres. On peace basis the receipts dur
ing the past five months would have ex-
ceeded the expenditures by over S0,j00,-
OOO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

At the end of July the new revenue law
had been in operation just a month. 1t
is impossible to determine now the exact
amount of extra revenue which it has
yielded, but it has been at $4,000, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

Those persons who do lot need Iron, but who
are troubled with nervousness and dyspepsia
will find in Carriers Little Nerve Pills most de
sirahle article. They are mostly used in com
bination with Carter's Little Liver Pills, and IN
this way often exert a most magical effect. Take
just one pill Of each kind Immediately after eat
ing aud you will be free from indigestion and
dyspepsia. In yials at 25 cents. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
sickness Among the Troops at santiag go

The daily detailed reports from Gen.
Shafter show the number of cases on the
sick list among our troops at Santiago to
range from 5000 to 4200. The great ma
jority of these are cases of fevers, but the
death rate is remarkably low-only II to
10 per day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05

Severe criticism has been made on the
condition of the transport ships Concha
and Seneca which brought sick and wound
ed soldiers home from Santiago. 1t is
charged that the water supply was bad,
that the ships were crowded, that there
was lack of medical stores and medical
attendance. Secretary Alger has publish
ed an official statement in which he says
be impossible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
Gbe 0ermunt 39bemin.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1898.

Camp Alger is to be abandoned by the
war department, and the 10000 men there
are to be removed to more healthful To-
cality near Manassas, Va.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-05
PEACE IN SIGHT
Terms Laid Down BY the United
States.

spain's Answer Has Been Received. but
It's Details Are Not Made PubIIc---Pres-
Ident Mckinley Is Confident Peace VIII
Come.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
TOTS IN FANCY DANCE.
Interesting Entertainment at the Charity Bazaar-Good Things
 Canine

The management of the Charity Bazaar at Mechanics Pavilion promises several warm numbers for to-night's pro- gramme. The bazaar is in good run ming order and by next Monday night the booths will all be erected, and the management has secured some novelties for the stage calculated to take the town by storm.
 Last nieht the graduates from Miss Clarke's dancing school were the chief attractions. Fourteen children, ranging from miss in her teens" to two little people hardly out of long dresses. kept an appreciative --.dience interested for an hour Mime. sanderini, the dramatic prima donna, made her first appearance since her recent illness and showed that her voice had lost none of that power and sweetness which made her Euro pean favorite dozen years ago.
 To-day the troupe of plantation dar- kies, direct from "Ole Virginny." will make it's first appearance in this city and will be heard every afternoon and evening during the run of the bazaar. A letter was received yesterday afternoon from Gen eral Merram promising the presence of any troops under his command for the bazaar at any time the management may want them.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
INDIANS WELCOMED
 THE VISIT OF J0ULLlN
GIVEN THE FREEDOM OF THE
 RESERVATIONS.
The Artist Was Kindly Received in the City of Mexico and by the
 Various Indian Tribes.

Amedee Joullin, the artist, arrived in the city early yesterday morning and was welcomed home by his fellow-painters. Mir. Jeullin left here eight months ago to study the habits, customs and legends of certain tribes of Indians in Mexico, Arizona and New Mexico. He was dilf- information and accepted with pleasure jos and the Cliff Dwellers. The freedom of the reservations and a large extent or contiguous territory was extended to the tunities to sketch undisturbed were as devoid of limit as a Palace Hotel poker game.
 MT. Joullin will remain in San Fran cisco for several weeks perhaps, but his sketches will not be unfolded to the gaze of the public until he is established in New York studio.
 was kindly received and entertained by the Commercial Club. At the 'Enchant- ed Mesa" he found opportunity for re- flection. In the City of Mexico, where an art school, attended by a. thousand schol- ars. receives the support of the Govern three months. He found many European painters and several American artists in the city of the Montezumas.
 In polite circles of Old Mexico the fashion of employing a capital A in art Is respected and MT. Joullin was offered many inducements to establish perma- nent residence in the ancient capital. The desire however, to return to San Fran cisco in time for the Christmas jinkS of the Bohemian Club could not be re- rail and saluted the owl on his arrival in
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
HAMMERMEN SEEK
 THE ENLIGHTENMENT
POLICE RAID CHINESE LAW VIo-
 LATORS.
Fantan Men Escape, but Five High binders From Suey Sing Tong
 Arrested for Vagrancy.

Officers Naylor and Meredith of Ser eeant McManus posse, armed with ham, mers, raided the Chinese gambling clubs on Ross alley last night, while Lieuten- ant Price with Policemen Chappelle, Nor ton. Slattery and Bonner invaded the dens of highbinders. Owing to warning given when the police entered the alley none of the fantan players were captured, but the special squad succeeded in arrest ing five Chinamen who are known to be hatchetmen. They were charged with vagrancy.
 Armed with search warrants Naylor and Meredith took their sledge hammers and broke in the doors of all the so-called merchants clubs on Ross alley. Spies stationed on the outside give the xxi yi' and a general scramble of the fantan players hunting the numerous getaways followed. By the time the four or five doors to the different clubs had been broken down all the evidence had been concealed and the visitors to the places had made their escape. At the Chinese Mutual Protective and Benevolent Asso- citation, S191a Washington street, the po lice, after breaking in three doors, reached the gambling room just in time to see the corpulent manager throw the turned on them with an aStoniShed air and inquired in an innocent tone: "Wassa mallah? Me no sabe talk. Me no gamble"
 The special squad fared better. Several places were entered without success un- til the old quarters of the Suey Sing Tong at 1906 Dupont street were raided. Here the officers found An Sing, An Sow, An Cong, An Ping and An Yung, all of whom are well-known highbinders, who had been warned to leave town. Their pictures are in the Chinatown Rogues' Gallery and the police are convinced that they can secure convictions on the va grancy charge.
 The Chinese Consul yesterday made a move in the highbinder war in progress at Los Angeles. The tongs have been fighting there for some time. The Consul sent a proclamation last night by ex- press warning the highbinders to stop their war and act as good citizens of their adopted country
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
TWENTY MINUTE SOCIETY.
An Interesting Reception to Be Given
 by Its Memoers


 by Its Memoers.
 A reception and sale of holiday articles will be given by the Twenty Minute society of St. Luke's Church this afternoon and evening at the residence or Miss Murisons, 2234 Pacific avenue. Elaborate preparations have been made 10 make this affair a success and de- ilghtful social occasion. Among the young ladies who will assist are the following:
 Mrs William Ford Nichols, Mrs. William Mrs A. N. Drown, Mrs. Henry L. Davis. Mrs. sidney M. Smith. Mrs. John F. Swift, Mrs. Norris. Mrs: Carroll G. Cambron, Mrs. George 4ib Herbert Kellogg, Mrs. c. L. Maynard. Horace Hill. F. A. Rodgers, L. F. Monteagle. Theo- dore Smith. Robert Douglas Fry Siras Walker. George H. Buckingham, Alfred l.. Black w. Webster Jones. ". D. Grissim, Mrs. James Carolan, Mrs. Philip Caduc. Mrs Frederick H. Beam Mrs. George Powers, Mrs. A. H. Phelps, Mrs. E. A. Bruguiere, Mrs. John Simpson, Mrs. Charles Behlon, Mrs. George w. Kline. Mrs A. s. Baldwin, Mrs. R. H. Heath, Mrs. Edgar M3cClellan: Mrs: Philip Lansdale, Mrs. Sidney Scale. Mrs. Harvey Anthony, Mrs. ". S. Wat son, Mrs. Blizzard, Mrs. Alfred B. Field, Miss Jannet Bruce, Miss Agnes Simpson, Miss Grace Kellogg. Miss M. Prininger, Miss Hays, Miss Sophia Sullivan Miss Carter. Miss Eleanor Wood Miss Jessie Fillmore Miss Ella Morgan Miss May Hoyt, Miss Sophie Colman, Miss Edith Moody Miss Della Davidson, Miss Jessie Wright. Miss Helen Kline, Miss Russell. Miss Sara Clark, Miss Helen Smith. Miss NJ. Heath, Miss Bernice Drown, Miss Cecil Burke, Miss StqsAs Miss Florence Davis. Miss Florence StG{ls,s Miss Ruth Loring, Miss Jean Nokes, Miss Ellen Guigon, Miss Alta Bedding. Miss Misses McClung Miss Smithson. Miss Daisy Sabn, Miss Hazel King. Miss Leontne Smith. Miss Anna Rodgers Miss Cora Johnson. Miss Gertrude Eels Miss Maude McGee Miss Cecil
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

 ket street has not rosIs.a ffied favor with the merchants of Polk street, and at meeting of the Polk Street Progress sive Club an improvement upon it was suggested.
 It has been observed that while the bi- tumen Is much better than the old basalt blocks 1t is deficient in many ways On a hot day. for instance, the surface of the pavement becomes soft and each heavy dray makes a row of deep ruts Atten- ton was called to the pavement in front or W: B. Bradbury's residence, which is much cheaper and appar- ently far more durable. It is made of the ordinary basalt blocks, set a few inches below the street grade. The inter- stices are filled with gravel and the whole is covered with coating of bitumen The members of the club consider this far superior to the bitumenand concrete, and recommend that. Polk street, from Sutter to Jackson. should be paved in this way The club will keep the pave ment in repair for term of years in case it is adopted
 It is also recommended that the gas lamps designating fire boxes on certain corners be done away with and that the upper half of the arc light globes be stained red to serve the same purpose This will save the city the expense of a number of useless gas lamps.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

probable. What we Jews have suffered for labored for, must not vanish thus be- fore selfish anticipation of material ag- grandizement- Our Jerusalem is in our hearts. What reek we of the sterile hill- tops, where rival Christian sects shed each others blood?
 Our Jerusalem is a city at peace with itself, a temple of God, in which all peo-
 he siIa nranhet te dea 59 frn @ ,d ism to become the realization of the dreams of the world"
 Rabbi Isidor Myer of Congregation Ohabai Shalome, Bush street, near La guna. in his sermon this morning at 10:15 o'clock will speak in favor of Zionism as against the ground taken by his brother reform rabbiS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
A CORPORATE COMMUNION. Gentlemen's Sodality of St. Ignatius
 to Hold Its Annual Services.

The members of the Gentlemen's Sodal- ity attached to St. Ignatius Church will meet tomorrow morning at their chapel on Hayes street, and then will march in solemn procession to the church, where they will receive holy communion in a body. The day is the anniversary of the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. to whom the Sodality Is especially dedicated.
 On Tuesday evening next the annual meeting of the society will be held. Re- ports of the secretary, treasurer and librarian for the past year will be read after which officers will be elected for the ensuing year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
A Race Against Fire.

After ten-days fight to avoid death the crew of a steamer from Spain recently arrived in Baltimore In midocean it was discovered that flames were raging in the vessels hold For ten long days the crew bravely fought the flames. If would fight as consistently against disorders of the stomach and diges- tive organs, there would be fewer premature deaths. The best weapon for such a fight Is Hostetters Stomach Bitters It is the greatest of tonics, and the best of remedies fer kidney, liver bladder and blood disorders.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
Divorce Suits Tiled.

Fergus J. Stewart has applied for a divorce from Minnie Stewart, alleging in- temperance as cause of action. Annie Craven has sued Robinson Craven for a divorce. The plaintiff alleges failure to provide as cause of action. Suits for divorce on the ground of cruelty have been filed by Martha Gross against F. w Gross and John A. Johnson against Mary A. Johnson; on the ground of de- sertion by Ada BetZ against George Betz and Elizabeth Holmen against Harold Holmen.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

also made a statement of his losses be- fore a notary. He first mentions a num- Der of fancy silver-mounted toilet articles contained in the bedroom. In his dining room were complete silver tea service, and at least three hundred pieces of chi naware of the choicest iknd He then enumerates the various articles of cloth ing, furniture and jewelry contained in ms rooms, all of which were lost. He has made thorough search. but nothing was found save few ruined books and two or three dresses made useless by fire, smoke, soot and water
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
May Have Killed Himself.

Jacob Hirschbaum, aged g years, living at 1881 Eddy street, is missing. He has been Respondent of late, and his mother fears he has done away with himself He is described as being of medium height and fair complexion. He wore a dark gray suit,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
OTTO BENDIX'S
 PIANO RECITAL

An interesting piano recital was the one given in Sherman & Clay's Hall last night by Otto Bendix. The programme. which was excellently interpreted, was a fine one, including the "Sonate Tragic of E. A. Mcdowell Gan important American work, new to San Francisco), Mozart's c minor Fantasie, a prelude by $. Rach- aminoff and Schumanns "Etudes Sym phoniques."
 Zurich Is the great distributing point in
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
WALLER FURNISHES
 FIGURES OF HIS OWN THE DIRECTORS REPORT MADE
 PUBLIC.
Kilpatrick's Estimated Deficit of $3oo,ooo Apparently Cut
 in Half.

School Director Sam Waller has fin- ished the School Boards statement of its affairs, in which it is intended to dis prove the $500 900 deficit alleged by F. c. Fitzpatrick, the Grand Jury's expert A copy of the report will be submitted to the jury on Monday night
 Following is MT. Walters statement:
 The following financial statement is practi- caliy correct and is indorsed within s2 600, 900 or B. 000 900 by the figures of the Auditor and Superintendent of Schools:
 Appropriation for fiscal year 1s96-s7 s1 21 PIT 25 Deduct special appropriation for Mis-
 sion High School. 200 GOO co
 Net appropriation ...............s1o4 o4l PIT 25 Amount permitted by law to be ex-
 pended in first half of fiscal year. $520 63S 62 Indebtedness contracted by old board
 shown by the records in first
 half of fiscal ar.................. 65o, ,0es 10 Amount expended by old board in ex-
 cess of allowance. 12s, ,42s 4s Add half month November. 1896, sal
 ary withheld by last board. 37,97s 10
 Total S167, ,402 5S The above is the exact amount of the deficit left by the last board. The following state ment shows the actual condition of the School Department fund on December l, 1898: Appropriation .....................SI2 SI 232 140 00 Deduct back salaries paid teachers. 100, coo %
 Balance for conducting depart
 ment .$1, 132, ,140 co Allowance for five months. ..... 46f 725 % Total expenditures to December l.. 585,S4S 7S
 Amount of deficit to date.. s73. se3 78 If the board had passed the teachers
 demands for the month of Novem-
 Der the deficit would amount to-. s162 92s 7s Amount Of biils not passed........ II, GOO %
 Total ..................-..-........ s17s.s2s 7s The figures represent the present condition of the school funds. and they will not be materially changed at the expiration of the term of office of this board.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10
This Weeks Wasp.

The pages of this weeks Wasp are filled with witty and humorous skits and catchy sketches. The special articles arc timely and pungent. Teresa Duval con- tributes social notes of exceptional inter est and Mulrooney writes in his inimit- able style of San Francisco lawyers. The atrical affairs of the week are comment ed upon and the editorials are timely and pointed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

Lipton's world-famed teas. Free sam pies all December. Macdonald's, 1120 Mar ket.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

Zurich Is the great distributing point 1T Switzerland for American imports.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-10

the frying pan. She first struck me with a stove lid. and as did not propose to stand for 1t, I picked up the pan and let her have it. See.
 pr. Rumwell, who treated the in jured woman. found that she had sustained a deep scalp wound and a